would it be possible to add the installation of Swype custom keyboard into the kindle fire utility. I don't wish to permanently root my fire I just want the keyboard by temp rooting.
melmantheman said:
would it be possible to add the installation of Swype custom keyboard into the kindle fire utility. I don't wish to permanently root my fire I just want the keyboard by temp rooting.
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I don't know if any of the devs would be willing to do that since it's probably against Swype's Terms and Conditions.
Maybe
What if the User would have to download it themselves and place it in an appropriate directory and the utility will just move it and give permissions? I don't think that would violate anything.
melmantheman said:
What if the User would have to download it themselves and place it in an appropriate directory and the utility will just move it and give permissions? I don't think that would violate anything.
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Why not just sign up for the beta and open the link that they email you on your Kindle then download it that way?
http://beta.swype.com/android/create/
Cant
it will not appear under input device on the kindle. Amazon locked it up I suppose.
I still use Swype everyday on my Kindle Fire. 6.2.2
How did you go about that?
melmantheman said:
How did you go about that?
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You need to be rooted to install it with the stock ROM.
There be the problem
Well see that's the reason that i wrote this. I dont want to root. if they can put it into the kindled fire utility than it would make peoples lives easier. I along with many others do not want to root and I find no real need to for the kindle. only when a good ICS Rom comes out will I jump on it.
melmantheman said:
Well see that's the reason that i wrote this. I dont want to root. if they can put it into the kindled fire utility than it would make peoples lives easier. I along with many others do not want to root and I find no real need to for the kindle. only when a good ICS Rom comes out will I jump on it.
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Your reason would be to install Swype. You can do quite a bit more with a rooted Kindle Fire vs a stock one. I still can't see the dev doing this through the KFU, beyond the possible terms and conditions issue is the fact that you would have other people wanting him to add in certain apps that can't be installed on a stock Kindle Fire, similar to Swype.
melmantheman said:
Well see that's the reason that i wrote this. I dont want to root. if they can put it into the kindled fire utility than it would make peoples lives easier. I along with many others do not want to root and I find no real need to for the kindle. only when a good ICS Rom comes out will I jump on it.
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Everything can't be handed to you. Developers can't take proprietary apps and make them easy to install for you.
KFU makes it super easy to root. That's all you need. Root access and super user. Then you can do a search for swype installation. It's not that hard once you have root and you can easily get that with KFU. You can do temp root and then install swype, you can perm root and then get OTA voodoo root keeper and unroot till you need root again.
No root, no swype. Contact Amazon and maybe they'll add the ability to add swype if enough people write in.
I admit that swype is one of the reasons I eventually rooted. I kept stock because I love the feel of stock.
Exactly
Yeah you can install gapps and such without rooting permenantly which is what I did. That's exactly what im hoping will happen. I askednkn the KFU thread ill see when they answer.
melmantheman said:
Yeah you can install gapps and such without rooting permenantly which is what I did. That's exactly what im hoping will happen. I askednkn the KFU thread ill see when they answer.
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Just temporarily root it again, install swype and then un-root it.
I may have an idea
See but you cant do that without KFU and it doesn't install swype that way. maybe if I changed the name to another apps name than it will install and change permissions for me...
melmantheman said:
See but you cant do that without KFU and it doesn't install swype that way. maybe if I changed the name to another apps name than it will install and change permissions for me...
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Ok i did that but its not letting me use burrito root for that. keeps saying i dont have permission. I try to push it to /system/app but it's "read only" even though adb is in root! Any suggestions guys
here is the code from the batch i put in:
:extrasubmenu_7 Install Swype
cls
echo. ***********************************************
echo. * Swype Installer *
echo. ***********************************************
echo.
IF EXIST apps\swype.apk (
echo. found.
echo. Skipping download...
echo.
) else (
::Looks like our apps.zip isn't downloaded, so lets get it.
echo. swype is missing cannot Continue
)
if "%adb%" == "Online" (
::We need to check to make sure we are running root.
if "%rooted%" == "No" ( call:burrito )
::We need RW for this.
call:mount_rw
echo. did it work?
::Lets install our default apps that are cooler.
::tools\adb install apps\swype.apk
::Here is the stuff we need to put into /system/app.
tools\adb push apps\swype.apk /system/app
tools\adb install /system/app/swype.apk
::Fix our permissions of the new stuff
tools\adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/*
:ut the system back to read-only.
call:mount_r
tools\adb shell reboot
echo.
echo. ***********************************************
echo. * All Done! *
echo. ***********************************************
echo.
echo. That's all folks. Our apps have been installed.
echo.
:ause to show our output
pause
) else (
echo. Oops... something went wrong.
echo. We are unable to locate your Kindle Fire.
echo. Make sure it is plugged in and powered on.
echo.
pause
)
GOTO:EOF
If you use any custom ROM then you can download a swiping keyboard from the play store. If you don't want to root, then you can't get a custom keyboard
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Daevionne said:
If you use any custom ROM then you can download a swiping keyboard from the play store. If you don't want to root, then you can't get a custom keyboard
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Well no not anymore as it seems. with the 6.3 update the "temporary root" option is not in the kindle fire utility 0.9.5
Without that i guess there is no other option.
Honestly you are better off permanently rooting your kindle. The roms these days r off the chain. At first I was hesitant on rooting it but I found out that there is no absolutely permanent way of rooting, there is always a way to unroot your device.
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The main reason I ask this is because after every firmware update the root/su access disappears. I just wonder if there's some way to make it easier to quickly root again after these updates. I'm not saying having to go into adb to root is a major pain, it just gets tedious to have to do it after every simple update the Ouya gets. I was hoping an internal method of rooting would have been discovered or developed by now.
I would think OTA RootKeeper would work:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper&hl=en
NssOne said:
The main reason I ask this is because after every firmware update the root/su access disappears. I just wonder if there's some way to make it easier to quickly root again after these updates. I'm not saying having to go into adb to root is a major pain, it just gets tedious to have to do it after every simple update the Ouya gets. I was hoping an internal method of rooting would have been discovered or developed by now.
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Probably the easy thing to do is wait for custom rom's to be developed. Currently the one I'm working on has OTA updates redirected to a server in my control, what this would do is stop OTA updates from OUYA and allow us to keep root as long as the ROM supports it.
No, they can't if you keep posting questions in the developer section.
pitcherj said:
I would think OTA RootKeeper would work:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper&hl=en
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No, it wont. OTA rootkeepers work by either setting the immutable bit for the su file so not even root is allowed to modify/delete it from the filesystem, or they leave another suid binary on the filesystem so if su gets borked, their backup one is still there. All the Ouya updates format the /system partition. Neither a file with the immutable bit set or a backup suid binary would survive if they were on the /system partition.
gianptune,
Ah, I see.
Well, it was a thought anyway.
pitcherj
You could make an update zip that only flashes the su binary that you want.
Could always write a quick batch file or script that would automatically do the steps. Probably someone that knows more than I do that would have a better way of doing it, but that was my thought after seeing the update come down today.
If i put something together & anyone is interested i'll post it just so it will be a quick file to run after each update (I have my OUYA right next to my computer so it's always connected via USB).
I'm working on an all-in-one su/recovery/wifi adb/backup program right now.
Hold tight.
foil said:
I'm working on an all-in-one su/recovery/wifi adb/backup program right now.
Hold tight.
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Same here. I've already done a little script for wired and wireless sideloading, now im trying to add rooting into it.
Although by the time i figure out how to implement the adb shell su commands into a batch script, theyll be releasing OUYA2.
dully79 said:
Same here. I've already done a little script for wired and wireless sideloading, now im trying to add rooting into it.
Although by the time i figure out how to implement the adb shell su commands into a batch script, theyll be releasing OUYA2.
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Keep trying! I know it's silly, but it is so annoying too have to keep doing this.
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TadeoNYC said:
Keep trying! I know it's silly, but it is so annoying too have to keep doing this.
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Ive figured it out it.
i was using
Code:
adb shell su "<command>"
instead of
Code:
adb shell "su <command>"
Ill update my script shortly after ive added a couple more options.
Im trying to root my kindle HD 8.4.6 with this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337634
but im getting an error,
here is a pic that explains better:
http://imgur.com/Yh5zM44
if someone can help be, im looking to root and install a custom rom.
Did you extract all the files somewhere or just run the runme.bat inside the zip? Because it sounds like you are missing the files included in the zip. You have to extract the files from the zip for it to work. If that's not the case then feel free to post back I will attempt to assist, but it will be a few hours before I can get back on.
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stunts513 said:
Did you extract all the files somewhere or just run the runme.bat inside the zip? Because it sounds like you are missing the files included in the zip. You have to extract the files from the zip for it to work. If that's not the case then feel free to post back I will attempt to assist, but it will be a few hours before I can get back on.
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Not the case here. I did extract all files.
Thanks a lot foryour time.
my final target is to have CWM11.
i have win 8.
maybe something wrong with the path thing.. but im gettin good results while checking with "ping 4.2.2.2"
Well yea ping would work, it's in the system32 folder, as long as binaries root was completely extracted and you ran a command prompt as admin i don't see why it would fail. It seems as though it's having issues accessing the adb command, make sure its in the binarie's root folder.
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highrizer23 said:
Im trying to root my kindle HD 8.4.6 with this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337634
but im getting an error,
here is a pic that explains better:
http://imgur.com/Yh5zM44
if someone can help be, im looking to root and install a custom rom.
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You have Windows 8? Did you disable Windows driver security enforcement. Here is a tutorial I pass off to others to get it done.
http://www.fotoclubinc.com/blog/how...on-of-windows-7-printer-drivers-on-windows-8/
You can also try Root Many Android v31 available here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
stunts513 said:
Well yea ping would work, it's in the system32 folder, as long as binaries root was completely extracted and you ran a command prompt as admin i don't see why it would fail. It seems as though it's having issues accessing the adb command, make sure its in the binarie's root folder.
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Seems like I'm stuck.
Someone is offering a service for rooting for 20$ via team viewer I'm about to give up.
Can I just install 2nd bootloader directly or u must root first?
There is another way to root?
linear , I'll try. Is this root ok for me?
That root is fine, I think it's newer version of the one you are using, and I wouldn't bother with the offer, I do that kinda stuff free xD. Kinda are supposed to have a commercial licence to charge people for services over team viewer if I remember right and not most people don't want to fork over that kinda money unless they are a business. If worst comet's to worst just pm me and I don't mind using teamviewer to get it rooted.
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stunts513 said:
That root is fine, I think it's newer version of the one you are using, and I wouldn't bother with the offer, I do that kinda stuff free xD. Kinda are supposed to have a commercial licence to charge people for services over team viewer if I remember right and not most people don't want to fork over that kinda money unless they are a business. If worst comet's to worst just pm me and I don't mind using teamviewer to get it rooted.
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thanks a lot!
thats so kind of you.
giving it a last shot and updating.
probably gonna Pm you soon..
i really appericiate all the help!
Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.
Have you tried this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 I was able to root mine on 8.4.9 system version a few days ago with it, using the alternative method C-2 listed in that guide.
Thank you. I'll take a look, give it a try ASAP and let you know.
That worked perfectly! Better than the first root I used and obviously, better than all the one's I've tried since I lost the first. Thank you very much!
louvega said:
That worked perfectly! Better than the first root I used and obviously, better than all the one's I've tried since I lost the first. Thank you very much!
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You're welcome! I'm just happy I could point in you in the right direction that helped me root mine I'm happy to say that I finally have mine running CM11 [after many headaches & 4 days of trying to get there! lol].
TeamWeenie said:
You're welcome! I'm just happy I could point in you in the right direction that helped me root mine I'm happy to say that I finally have mine running CM11 [after many headaches & 4 days of trying to get there! lol].
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Ok, back again.
So, my situation is now this: The root worked, by appearance but somehow, it only seems to be a "partial root", for lack of a better description.
I have SU and Rootcheck Basic installed and it says that I have root, but I can't get the play store to work no matter what, and can't change permissions on the /system/apps folder or write to there when trying to copy the Google Play apk there (attempting to see if I can run or install it there).
louvega said:
Ok, back again.
So, my situation is now this: The root worked, by appearance but somehow, it only seems to be a "partial root", for lack of a better description.
I have SU and Rootcheck Basic installed and it says that I have root, but I can't get the play store to work no matter what, and can't change permissions on the /system/apps folder or write to there when trying to copy the Google Play apk there (attempting to see if I can run or install it there).
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To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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I also would like to root my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 with version 8.4.9 When I opened ES File Explorer and attempted the above I got a message: Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your device.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Leanna
Luck?
louvega said:
Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.
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How are you getting on? I reset my Kindle and lost root, went to root again and have the same issues as you, Tried lots of methods but all ends up with having to factory reset kindle, Surly there should be a way to root the Fire HD?
Thanks.
TeamWeenie said:
Have you tried this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 I was able to root mine on 8.4.9 system version a few days ago with it, using the alternative method C-2 listed in that guide.
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LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
KyleGriffiths said:
How are you getting on? I reset my Kindle and lost root, went to root again and have the same issues as you, Tried lots of methods but all ends up with having to factory reset kindle, Surly there should be a way to root the Fire HD?
Thanks.
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I don't recall the exact steps, but if you follow link for the method that's on the first one I quote here, and follow it pretty precisely you'll get root. Mainly, some of the most important things I recall are USE THE KFFIRSTAIDE and that tool will basically get you into all the ADB functions you need to get and keep root. There's an option on there to turn off updates, which you need to do immediately after you gain root in order to keep root. Also, something that nobody seems to mention - you need to set the /system folder to r/w so that you can install the play store app or for anything system related to "take".
Ultimately, I would say, start with getting that KFFirstAide installed and communicating with your Kindle. Like I said, it has many functions you can see in it's options window.
Hope this helps! Good luck.
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Oh, and also, make sure you have a root checker app installed, for obvious reasons.
LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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This worked in the past for me on a rooted KF, but for some reason, even with (in ES File Explorer), Root Explorer on and confirmed, Mount R/W showing Path / and /system set to RW AND setting rights on the actual folder to RWE, copying the Play Store .apk file fails.
Any suggestions?
louvega said:
Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.
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I've had root, and TWRP. That lasts only as long as the Kindle stays off. Amazon is noticing, and forcing an update (back to 8.9.4), which breaks root. I think we're going to have to skip root and install something Amazon can't see (or find a way to block OTA updates).
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I've had root, and TWRP. That lasts only as long as the Kindle stays off. Amazon is noticing, and forcing an update (back to 8.9.4), which breaks root. I think we're going to have to skip root and install something Amazon can't see (or find a way to block OTA updates).
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I'm giving this to my grandson to use as his 1st tablet. I've got no more reason to get a Fire tablet now than I do an iOS device. I can get VOD on any android device now so the Fires can remain for the kiddies in the family who need Freetime.
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jesslynh said:
This worked in the past for me on a rooted KF, but for some reason, even with (in ES File Explorer), Root Explorer on and confirmed, Mount R/W showing Path / and /system set to RW AND setting rights on the actual folder to RWE, copying the Play Store .apk file fails.
Any suggestions?
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Rooting the KF isn't enough to allow Play Store (or most other Google Apps) to work. You have to go a step further, and change the OS to CM (or similar). As long as Amazon can recognize the device, Google isn't going to function. Just no way around this one.
I have the sema problem with a partial root, i cant install on system/app...
any ideas? I want to be root for install a cm...
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Just as the title dictates. I am trying to walk a friend through installing google play on his rooted fire tv, I emailed him all the necessary files and he installed via es file explorer which apprently did not work as it just gives him a white screen. Is this only able to function if it is installed via adb?
Did you guide him through the xposed framework installation as well?
Yes
danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.
navigates said:
danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.
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Yea it's an older person so i was trying to make it as "friendly" as possible. He's able to navigate within es file explorer and can stick a usb stick in... adb fire i just feel is gonna be a lengthier and more difficult talk but it may come to that. I have recently installed it via es file explorer myself jsut to test and it seems to work fine so ill have him give it go.
danknasty said:
Yea it's an older person so i was trying to make it as "friendly" as possible. He's able to navigate within es file explorer and can stick a usb stick in... adb fire i just feel is gonna be a lengthier and more difficult talk but it may come to that. I have recently installed it via es file explorer myself jsut to test and it seems to work fine so ill have him give it go.
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You mentioned Rooted. i have a solution for you. Get him to install quicksupport and start it up. Then use teamviewer on your home pc and connect to it using the number quick support generates. Note: the first time the person will have to accept access to root privs. From that point on you'll have full control of his firetv from your PC. I do that all the time for my parents who live remotely.
I also connect to their PC so I have their PC and their firetv and can do adb install or what ever I need. Hope it helps.
navigates said:
You mentioned Rooted. i have a solution for you. Get him to install quicksupport and start it up. Then use teamviewer on your home pc and connect to it using the number quick support generates. Note: the first time the person will have to accept access to root privs. From that point on you'll have full control of his firetv from your PC. I do that all the time for my parents who live remotely.
I also connect to their PC so I have their PC and their firetv and can do adb install or what ever I need. Hope it helps.
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I actually just sent over the team viewer apk. Seems pretty cool can you transfer files with that as well.
danknasty said:
I actually just sent over the team viewer apk. Seems pretty cool can you transfer files with that as well.
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Yeah,. and if he is rooted and has google play which he dosen't as thats what you are trying to install. Then you could install it for him automatically through google any app he needs. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
One other thing to note is that if he gets the prompt for root grant, you know there is a timer of 15 seconds and he has to accept it in that time. I know i have a hard time explaining that too to my parents.
Thanks I think I lucked out and they hit the permanent root grant option on the unit.
danknasty said:
Thanks I think I lucked out and they hit the permanent root grant option on the unit.
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Is there a permanent root option with the newer firmwares? I didn't know. At least not with supersu. The permanent option used to exist in the older rooted firmwares. The new ones' have to select grant everytime root is requested.
navigates said:
Is there a permanent root option with the newer firmwares? I didn't know. At least not with supersu. The permanent option used to exist in the older rooted firmwares. The new ones' have to select grant everytime root is requested.
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If you select the permanent option when you first root I believe it transfers over. When you update it. That was my understanding correct me if I'm wrong.
danknasty said:
If you select the permanent option when you first root I believe it transfers over. When you update it. That was my understanding correct me if I'm wrong.
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I've done so many roots and have never seen that option. The older firmwares with towelroot had it that way. but when you upgrade from those rooted versions to the new one, you have to constantly grant.
Are you talking about units you've hardware rooted? I just did one not so long ago and in the supersu program there is a choice that says grant always. After upgrade to the latest firmware it still remains.
danknasty said:
Are you talking about units you've hardware rooted? I just did one not so long ago and in the supersu program there is a choice that says grant always. After upgrade to the latest firmware it still remains.
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No. I've never done hardware roots. just the software roots with the ethernet removal trick if you get the right firmware.
navigates said:
danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.
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Can you provide a link to the guide?
lonny.landry said:
Can you provide a link to the guide?
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Here:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=google+play+aftv+guide
I am ecstatic to announce that I have found a solution as of 2016! Please visit my thread describing the tutorial on how to remove firelauncher and use any launcher you choose without rooting your Fire HD device!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192
I have been reading a lot of forum posts and decided to make an account here in order to communicate with you guys. I see you are all interested in possible modifications to the Kindle Fire, and as you must know the HD 8 & 10 models do not have a root currently.
I am relatively new to Android but I am really enjoying working with it. The only thing I do not like about the FireOS is the firelauncher (com.amazon.firelauncher), and I have been looking for a working way to remove, replace, or modify it without rooting (unless there is a way).
I found two methods to accomplish this, however it needs some tweaking. I think someone as experienced as you might be able to perfect it.
Method 1:
I noticed that the stock APK file, ("/system/priv-app/com.amazon.firelauncher/com.amazon.firelauncher.apk") cannot be touched as it is a read-only filesystem, but I can reinstall it. (I was able to reinstall a slightly older version of firelauncher successfully using "adb install -r -d firelauncher.apk" successfully by the way). During the installation there is a brief moment where it is deleted, and the prompt to select a different default launcher is presented, and works. Sadly I have no clue on how to prevent firelauncher from finishing its installation. I tried "reboot -p" to kill the device in the middle of an installation and various other things but nothing worked.
Method 2:
Like I mentioned previously, I was able to reinstall any version or a modified version of the APK. This allowed me to edit the contents of the APK and delete some important resources, causing the launcher to crash and switch over to the last opened window, I think there is potential in here if classes.dex could be modified somehow.
Method 3:
I was able to take a different launcher and decompile it, edit the package name from net.example.testlauncher to com.amazon.firelauncher, however I don't know how to sign it properly and the mismatch caused the tablet to reject the apk. This has REAL potential as a method, but it may be impossible to forge a certificate signature.
Edit: It may be possible to disable the certificate checking,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698352
If anyone is able to collaborate with me on this, we may be able to finally get rid of the horrendous firelauncher. Additionally, anyone who would like to remotely test things on my Fire HD 8 let me know and I'll setup a console or something for you.
I am attatching a previous version of firelauncher.apk, to install it (which there is no real reason to do so) type adb install -r -d firelauncher.apk
I have been experimenting with modified backup and restore files, no luck there. I have also worked with sideloading certain files, and of course no luck there either. There might be some potential in the fastboot screen, but I am not sure which command to use to unlock the kernal. I will post a list of all the getvars if anyone will find them useful. I remember unlock_status: false but that is about it. fastboot oem unlock does nothing as it is an invalid command.
I am ecstatic to announce that a temporary fix for this has been found! Please visit my thread describing the tutorial on how to remove firelauncher and use any launcher you choose without rooting your Fire HD device!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192
Either deal with the quick delay of the fire launcher, or just don't use a different launcher.
Launcher Hijack works flawlessly if you delete the firelauncher. The home button will still work, but there are other side affects.
If you don't delete firelauncher, and I sincerely hope you haven't, then you still get the occasional delay like normal.
Provided said:
I GOT IT TO WORK!
After my latest failures, I got the bright idea to try something that has never worked for me before: LauncherHijack
I downloaded LauncherHijackV3 from GitHub(mod please help with the link ) and sideloaded it onto my kindle and installed.
I opened it and selected ADW Launcher (the only one on the list), and now the home button works beautifully, with no lag at all.
I'm so happy im gonna make a new thread!:laugh: :laugh: :victory: :good: :victory: :laugh: :laugh:
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Well... but there is the problem that whenever you go home, sometimes, you see for a brief period the amazon launcher, making it confusing and weird. That thing made me return to the amazon launcher due to the trouble it gave me.
So.. lag or no lag? Do you still see the fire launcher when using adw?
Provided said:
I GOT IT TO WORK!
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Have you tried to read FAQ first, before "inventing a bicycle"? :laugh: This is well known trick for a loooong time, and discussed here, in Fire HD 8/10 forums many-many times...
sensboston said:
Have you tried to read FAQ first, before "inventing a bicycle"? :laugh: This is well known trick for a loooong time, and discussed here, in Fire HD 8/10 forums many-many times...
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Yes I am aware of that now. At first I had deleted firelauncher and then installed LauncherHijack. This completely erased any lag or glitches with the main fire launcher, but had some other side effects not related to the launcher or the home button.
So my statement is now outdated and i will be editing it now.
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mrchrister said:
So.. lag or no lag? Do you still see the fire launcher when using adw?
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Yes. I believe there is no way around this as of now without root.