I bought one of these things thinking I could try out going back to Android for a while after becoming disenfranchised by Apple. In the past I was able to get my Google on and I'd be running Cyanogen within a few hours. I've been slugging it out with this little thing all week and I'm going mad. I've tried the instructions on a dozen pages, and I have had no luck.
Has anybody had any luck gaining control of this device, or should I just send it back?
electrikdave said:
I bought one of these things thinking I could try out going back to Android for a while after becoming disenfranchised by Apple. In the past I was able to get my Google on and I'd be running Cyanogen within a few hours. I've been slugging it out with this little thing all week and I'm going mad. I've tried the instructions on a dozen pages, and I have had no luck.
Has anybody had any luck gaining control of this device, or should I just send it back?
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You try this one? https://forum.xda-developers.com/r1-hd/how-to/blu-r1-hd-unlock-bootloader-install-t3713171 if you did, what part didn't work?
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So, I used Autonooter a month ago and am definitely satisfied with the device now. There is no way I would go back to the stock B&N ROM. Unfortunately, I've been having issues updating my Nation magazine subscription which was purchased through the B&N store before I rooted. To clarify, I was receiving updates after I rooted. It's just that those updates stopped about 2-3 weeks ago. It's keeps downloading the same issue; no new ones.
I attempted to get service through B&N, but I guess everybody and their momma is trying to contact them. They haven't gotten back to me. Should I un/re-root and update? I figured that would be the best bet....I just didn't want to download all my apps again I'd appreciate any advice.
Peace,
So, really, 58 views and no comments? If no one has run into this issue then, I guess, that's cool. Thanks for the peek(s).
hopefulpoet said:
So, I used Autonooter a month ago and am definitely satisfied with the device now. There is no way I would go back to the stock B&N ROM. Unfortunately, I've been having issues updating my Nation magazine subscription which was purchased through the B&N store before I rooted. To clarify, I was receiving updates after I rooted. It's just that those updates stopped about 2-3 weeks ago. It's keeps downloading the same issue; no new ones.
I attempted to get service through B&N, but I guess everybody and their momma is trying to contact them. They haven't gotten back to me. Should I un/re-root and update? I figured that would be the best bet....I just didn't want to download all my apps again I'd appreciate any advice.
Peace,
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autonooter doesn't change the rom right? also i got my feb issue of car and driver with a rooted nook
I woud do the 8 boot reset and then reset the data and re-root it. Many have had issues so they reset it back to stock and reroot it. It fixes most problems people have
Thanks, ya'll. I will wipe and re-root...when time permits.
Hi All,
I'm a complete Noob to the Android world so I passed my Kindle Fire HD to friend who said he can install Jellybean on for me, but now the unit does not respond to anything? Has he bricked it and is there any way of fixing it?
Yes bricked. At this point doesn't look good.
ammo789 said:
Hi All,
I'm a complete Noob to the Android world so I passed my Kindle Fire HD to friend who said he can install Jellybean on for me, but now the unit does not respond to anything? Has he bricked it and is there any way of fixing it?
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If you plug it into a pc does it recognise the device, or even an android device?...Im no expert but Ive had some bad roots in my time and got very affraid. Ive found that if a pc can recognise it all hope is not lost. Saying that Ive also found that PC's have problems with very flat batteries. Leave on the the PC usb to charge for several hours before you pass judgement...I know this is a difficult option on the Fire but if that doesnt work you could try to remove the battery for a couple of hours. This is hands on stuff I never tried....there might be something on You Tube? Im Guessing since the battery is enclosed it might not be a simple "lift out"!!!!! As far as I am aware there isnt a recovery or download mode you can boot into... You could try seaching Kindle fire Hard Brick / soft brick for more information....A soft brick is good!!! Not very good but better than hard brick!
In future Id ask to see your friends device running rooted or with a different ROM. I only do mine and family until I know I can make it work...
Im not really liking the fire so much! I tried rooting one today....It didnt brick and it rooted....However Super user didnt get root access....Those tricksters at Amazon are trully annoying
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If you plug it into a pc does it recognise the device, or even an android device?...Im no expert but Ive had some bad roots in my time and got very affraid. Ive found that if a pc can recognise it all hope is not lost. Saying that Ive also found that PC's have problems with very flat batteries. Leave on the the PC usb to charge for several hours before you pass judgement...I know this is a difficult option on the Fire but if that doesnt work you could try to remove the battery for a couple of hours. This is hands on stuff I never tried....there might be something on You Tube? Im Guessing since the battery is enclosed it might not be a simple "lift out"!!!!! As far as I am aware there isnt a recovery or download mode you can boot into... You could try seaching Kindle fire Hard Brick / soft brick for more information....A soft brick is good!!! Not very good but better than hard brick!
In future Id ask to see your friends device running rooted or with a different ROM. I only do mine and family until I know I can make it work...
Im not really liking the fire so much! I tried rooting one today....It didnt brick and it rooted....However Super user didnt get root access....Those tricksters at Amazon are trully annoying
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Cheers Mate,
Will try and charge it first and see if there is any life and if my machine picks it up.
Bricked!
Sorry, but you're likely bricked. There is another thread on here about the same thing. Your buddy messed up royally as the ROMs available are only for the original KF, not the KFHD and most of the ones I've seen clearly spell that out (although some development is under way). I'd say it's time to pay him a visit!
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Sorry, but you're likely bricked. There is another thread on here about the same thing. Your buddy messed up royally as the ROMs available are only for the original KF, not the KFHD and most of the ones I've seen clearly spell that out (although some development is under way). I'd say it's time to pay him a visit!
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Yeap I guess it's R.I.P Kindle
He has offered to buy a new one foe me but I have told him to hang on for a couple of weeks just incase someone finds a fix and to be honest he was trying to help me out so can't really go mad at him when he has offered to buy a new one.
ammo789 said:
Yeap I guess it's R.I.P Kindle
He has offered to buy a new one foe me but I have told him to hang on for a couple of weeks just incase someone finds a fix and to be honest he was trying to help me out so can't really go mad at him when he has offered to buy a new one.
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So no life what so ever....
Well Like you say hang on to it. I wouldnt hold your breath for a fix in the next couple of weeks though....The root is only an exploit and roms are pretty far away. Given the fact that there isnt a DL mode or recovery mode your brick is still gonna be just as broken in 2 weeks time.
As far as I am aware the Root is an Exploit. It doesnt actually unlock the bootloader it just tricks it, so ROMS are a long way away..
Someone will do it...they always do. If it can be programmed by people it can be hacked by people. Given the way Amazon locked it down though it might be months. Mind you they said that about the ROOT and that took days...So I could be wrong!
How about selling it for spares on E-bay....The battery is gonna be good and people are always dropping stuff so the case and screen will be worth something!
Im really sorry about your device...Im pretty noob to android and have screwed a device trying to go a step further. It does suck but I kept at it and I am learning......SO next time dont give it your M8 to screw up....Try not to screw it up yourself....
For me thats the whole point of Android. Stick with this forum and all the helpfull people on it!
You should read this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
Im doing a lot of work on a family members Kindle Fire HD at the moment and your plight made me think I ought to make provisions for a bricking.
Found the post above hope it helps!!!!
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You should read this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
Im doing a lot of work on a family members Kindle Fire HD at the moment and your plight made me think I ought to make provisions for a bricking.
Found the post above hope it helps!!!!
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I dont think that will work. Thats if the KFHD is not recognized by the PC. I bricked mine b4, where all it would to is launch into recovery mode. If the KFHD still turns on, I recommend a factory cable. You can find them on ebay or other places. It worked for me.
Hi,
First off all I've been searching around the forums and find masses of information which is amazing.. But that also confuses me.
I came here because I have a stock HTC One M7 which is a mini (hope im in the correct section).
Basically I buy my phones outright for cash, and use the remaining money on sim only contract deals which saves me a bit of money..
So I've had this phone for going on 2 years.. its been fine and loved it at first.. but lately i'd say over the past 6 months the phone has gone extremely slow.. when I mean slow it can take 1 to 2 minutes to load apps then the same again for it to update information within that app.. If someone says take a picture I say not being funny but it would take 5 minutes for this phone to take the picture and the moment is lost..
Thing is I was planning on keeping this phone till 2016.. but at this rate id rather just wait till I get home to use the net.. im seriously tempted to dump it..
But as a last resort I read on google that the rom can be changed? but ive never done this and wouldn't know which rom would be best to get this phone back to how it was! I don't care for looks I just want speed.. if it had to be a google phone then so be it..
So my question is what rom would someone recommend to a newbie to the scene?? I don't want to scrimp because im a new so would like the best I can get ??
Please get in touch!
Again sorry if this isn't in the correct section.
Yeshi said:
Hi,
First off all I've been searching around the forums and find masses of information which is amazing.. But that also confuses me.
I came here because I have a stock HTC One M7 which is a mini (hope im in the correct section).
Basically I buy my phones outright for cash, and use the remaining money on sim only contract deals which saves me a bit of money..
So I've had this phone for going on 2 years.. its been fine and loved it at first.. but lately i'd say over the past 6 months the phone has gone extremely slow.. when I mean slow it can take 1 to 2 minutes to load apps then the same again for it to update information within that app.. If someone says take a picture I say not being funny but it would take 5 minutes for this phone to take the picture and the moment is lost..
Thing is I was planning on keeping this phone till 2016.. but at this rate id rather just wait till I get home to use the net.. im seriously tempted to dump it..
But as a last resort I read on google that the rom can be changed? but ive never done this and wouldn't know which rom would be best to get this phone back to how it was! I don't care for looks I just want speed.. if it had to be a google phone then so be it..
So my question is what rom would someone recommend to a newbie to the scene?? I don't want to scrimp because im a new so would like the best I can get ??
Please get in touch!
Again sorry if this isn't in the correct section.
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What about trying a simple factory reset first?
HTC One mini forum is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-mini
alray said:
What about trying a simple factory reset first?
HTC One mini forum is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-mini
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Sorry I should I said I tried that 1 month ago.. it was fine but then slowed down pretty much in a few days!
Yeshi said:
Sorry I should I said I tried that 1 month ago.. it was fine but then slowed down pretty much in a few days!
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If it was fine after a factory reset and slowed down after a few days, its probably cause by one (or more) app installed after the reset.
alray said:
If it was fine after a factory reset and slowed down after a few days, its probably cause by one (or more) app installed after the reset.
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Thanks, I will reset it again.. Its becoming a pain..
Just read the forum link you posted and it seems development has ended.. probably forcing me to move onto something new
Thanks for your help!
Hi okay um I have never owned an android, nor have i ever tried to root or unlock a bootloader. I have jailbroken an IPod so many times, SO many times. I want to cry because of how confused I am.
I followed this video: How to Unlock Bootloader on HTC Desire! Works on All HTC Devices (livingandroid)
I did perfectly, no hiccups
I then followed this video: The Easiest Way To Root Any Android Device Without A Computer (2017) (The Android Guy)
This is where i STARTED to mess up. My phone wouldnt go past the HTC screen (It would start up the metro opening screen but then go back to the htc screen)
So in my genius i thought (well dang why dont i just wipe everything and it'll be good "just like my iPod")
Guys i want to cry from how dumb i am. I've never posted here. I have never had an android much less messed with one. It tells me that if i reboot the system I will have no OS. That sounds extremely bad in my head. Is there anything i can do to somehow just fix this. Anything at all? Thank you so much for any help.
From
Someone that will never try anything ever again
Yeah, going through with that last part sounds like a pretty poor idea. I don't think you're totally screwed yet, though. Try finding the *RUU* for your version on the HTC website, paying close attention to the model and carrier. In theory, the RUU alone should reset your OS back to the factory state, but it apparently doesn't work 100% of the time. If it doesn't work, say something and I'll reply with new instructions.
Good luck out there, man.
Jake
P.S. I think all you had to do to root this thing is flash SuperSU. At any rate, there's a tutorial in this forum that makes it pretty easy; you shouldn't be able to do this again if you follow it. Check it out if you get the chance.
EDIT: This tool should be able to do everything you need after you fix your current issue: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17244
Dragon Quest VIII, me176cx
Probably, thats why its a stupid question.
Had a memopad 7 me375cl that broke (loved it), replaced it with a cheap walmart tablet that I returned (low performance), ordered a new me375cl and the screen came cracked. Ended up going with a ME176cx instead. Please tell me this game works.
You should try by yourself and tell us later
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You should try by yourself and tell us later
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Gee thanks. Not like I can return it or cancel. /s
EDIT: For the record I have seen conflicting reports on whether it works, but it was a now or never situation to get this one. (I figured that because there is a 7.0 rom in active development, that it would work)
For the record:
In 5.0 all versions worked.
In 4.4, where Id rather stay right now, I could only get version 1.01 to work. Tried everything 1.09-1.14. Infinite loading after verified files. (spinning slime)
If some poor soul happens to track this post down, which might not even specifically pertain to this tablet given that recent (ish) reviews mention the same thing on other devices: Old versions work better than new ones. Up to you to track them down.