So I'm sitting here all plugged up and nowhere to go.
<----- You can see how long I have been here. 5 or so years now....... Just never needed to post a question much over the years. I can usually handle it, but I've never rooted Android (I'm also an iPhone iOS JB'er ......and a Mac).
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I'd really like to root my Fire (6.3) and get to know all this good stuff, but it looks like I'm doing an uphill battle being on a mac.
So, ground floor. Totally new OS to me and all the guides are Windows. D'oh! I like the idea of rooting my Kindle and doing the Ice Cream Sandwich mod on it, but since I have no real experience with any aspect of it I'm kind of trying to feel out whether or not I'll even like it before going into learning an entirely new OS and mod development. With that, is there a slight possibility someone can teach me how to get my Fire rooted on my Mac with me not having any experience other then iOS hacking and Macs?
Luckily for you, OSX is very stable and rarely has the same kind of problems most Windows users have while rooting. And the only real difference between rooting from a Windows machine and a Mac is the driver installation. In the case of a Mac, its as simple as making a ".android" folder in your home folder and copying the appropriate adb_usb driver to it.
Code:
mkdir ~/.android
Code:
cp /path/to/adb_usb.ini ~/.android
This kind of simplicity saves Mac users hours and hours of heartache.
Now, if you want to root the "hard" way (recommended), you'll learn a lot about Android but you'll have to do some research. It requires some very basic knowledge of terminal commands and an understanding of how adb (Android Debug Bridge) and fastboot works.
First you need to familiarize yourself with some basic Kindle Fire/Android concepts. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Then follow the latest guide for rooting manually...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24124828
If you're too scared to do it manually, you could always use the kindlewater utility which does everything for you but you'll be up a creek if something goes wrong and you don't know what is actually going on in the background and how to troubleshoot and fix problems.
Luckily, the Kindle Fire is pretty solid and rather difficult (but not impossible) to fully "brick", and 99% of all problems you'll come across are easy to fix.
The only real problems you'll come across on a Mac are when you decide to get into the development side of Android. Most Android development is done in a Linux environment and it's notoriously difficult to translate over to a Mac. Apparently, Steve Jobs' hatred for the Linux community still lives on.
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Thanks so much..... I did actually use kindlewater as I was feeling brave. It went well, but when I went to install setitonfire it error'd unfortunately so I have superuser now and absolutely nothing else at the moment as I cannot get the setitonfire app to work without error.
Ideas?
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Essentially, in an attempt to learn C# better, I had an idea for an app (windows) to have a database of devices (only ET4G now because it isn't done and it's the phone I have) and allow easy access to ADB commands, rooting (Device-specific, wiki links, etc.)
So, for example the ET4G screen may contain things like (it's not finished yet, so it could contain any number of features):
Device Status
Root
ADB Remount
Built-in ADB shell
Wikis
I don't know how my development schedule will work for this since i have many other projects (that are real production projects), but in my spare time I'm planning to finish a working prototype
I just want to see if anybody would be interested in it, it is noob friendly and I already started it as a learning project
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bbedward said:
Essentially, in an attempt to learn C# better, I had an idea for an app (windows) to have a database of devices (only ET4G now because it isn't done and it's the phone I have) and allow easy access to ADB commands, rooting (Device-specific, wiki links, etc.)
So, for example the ET4G screen may contain things like (it's not finished yet, so it could contain any number of features):
Device Status
Root
ADB Remount
Built-in ADB shell
Wikis
I don't know how my development schedule will work for this since i have many other projects (that are real production projects), but in my spare time I'm planning to finish a working prototype
I just want to see if anybody would be interested in it, it is noob friendly and I already started it as a learning project
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most awesome, I remember we had something like this on the samsung vibrant, really useful
Great job, and thanks for the effort.
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If enough interest would be generated I think it'd be cool to make a PC rom manager - type application. I dont have lots of interest in auto rooting and stuff since we already have apps for that.
I'd like to make a full application with a database of devices and list of roms/kernels etc. But itll take a lot of time and I don't have that eventually I think this can come together well.
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I have been trying for months to get Ubuntu to install on my phone. I have tried a different combo of ROMs and Kernels but just can't seem to get it running. I have The Complete Linux installer from the store and Debian Kit as well, but still can't get it going. Any help would be great.
Love, Peace, and apple juice
The Flea
DInc2
S-Off and rooted
MROM and Aerovan kernel
I had Ubuntu running on my phone fine for a long time there's a version with a script that will work on your phone, I just took it to the command line I never could get the GUI to work, I had the file on my SD card and the web page bookmarked, but I cannot find them, search the web, there is a working copy out there, hope it helps, and if I find the link I'll edit this post
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Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585009
I tried it a few months ago and it worked but ran a little slowly.
I used the link above and it runs like a charm, I installed debian with no problems
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AestheticFlea3 said:
I have been trying for months to get Ubuntu to install on my phone. I have tried a different combo of ROMs and Kernels but just can't seem to get it running. I have The Complete Linux installer from the store and Debian Kit as well, but still can't get it going. Any help would be great.
Love, Peace, and apple juice
The Flea
DInc2
S-Off and rooted
MROM and Aerovan kernel
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Hope you've got Linux of some sort set up by now, but, if not you can check out the guide I've compiled for Debain kit. Had problems of my own for a time until I started taking notes, now everything works and is easy to follow.
Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3Gs
Debian Kit Install guide for all android devices that I'm writing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240397
Or
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssVeIhdBuuy8CtpBP1lWgUkG6fR6oHxP20ToYPPw6zI/edit?usp=drive_web
I recently picked up a used kindle fire for $5 at a second hand shop. After tinkering with it for a bit, I got it to charge and based on what I've read here it appears to be stuck in the normal boot mode (the second Kindle Fire screen that is dimmer). The computer doesn't fully recognize the device. In that it registers that something is there, but it does not label it as a Kindle and when I try to access that drive, it will not allow me to do so. Based on what I've found so far, it appears that I will need to get a factory cable (on order) and use it along with some other software to bring this thing back to life.
But how do I know which software to use? Is there some way to tell if this is a first or second generation fire by the outward appearance since I am unable to access anything on the device to use that as an identifying feature?
Do you have access to a Linux machine? Soupkit utility is really good, but built specifically for Linux. This is for kf1. I don't think there's a Linux utility for kf2, though.
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jma9454 said:
Do you have access to a Linux machine? Soupkit utility is really good, but built specifically for Linux. This is for kf1. I don't think there's a Linux utility for kf2, though.
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I do not have a Linux machine. Although I suppose I could repartition my current computer to set up a Linux sector if that is necessary. I will download the Soupkit utility to have on hand in case I do need to go that route and see what I have to do to set up the dual boot on my computer if necessary. Thank you.
Not being a computer expert or someone who does a lot of flashing, based on the directions I've read here on numerous threads, I think fixing this one should not be too difficult, with the right software. My main concern is knowing which version of the kindle I have, so I know what to use on it. I suspect it is a gen 1 because they've been out longer and would be more likely to show up in a second hand store. However, this unit looks almost new, no scratches etc. So I can't discount that someone could have gotten rid of a second generation unit if it malfunctioned.
dazzyk said:
I do not have a Linux machine. Although I suppose I could repartition my current computer to set up a Linux sector if that is necessary. I will download the Soupkit utility to have on hand in case I do need to go that route and see what I have to do to set up the dual boot on my computer if necessary. Thank you.
Not being a computer expert or someone who does a lot of flashing, based on the directions I've read here on numerous threads, I think fixing this one should not be too difficult, with the right software. My main concern is knowing which version of the kindle I have, so I know what to use on it. I suspect it is a gen 1 because they've been out longer and would be more likely to show up in a second hand store. However, this unit looks almost new, no scratches etc. So I can't discount that someone could have gotten rid of a second generation unit if it malfunctioned.
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Left: Kindle Fire 2 * Right: Kindle Fire 1
That's pretty much the only difference as far as I can tell.
It appears I have a Kindle Fire 1 then. Thank you for the assistance
Hi,
I recently acquired a Kindle Fire that was previously used as a Demo unit in a store, I'd like to get it out of Demo mode but having tried since Sunday (and following several threads on here with similar problems) with no success I thought I'd see if I can get any help.
This is my first Kindle, so I'm new to that, but I've owned several Android devices in the past, so I'd consider myself fairly familiar with ADB, Fastboot, etc.
Since I can't get into the settings on the Demo unit I haven't been able to enable USB Debugging, to cut a long story short after playing around all day Sunday trying to get KFU to communicate with the device I gave up and ordered a Factory USB Cable to get it into Fastboot mode.
That arrived This morning and the Kindle is now in Fastboot mode, but I'm not sure what to do next, the PC (Windows 8 64bit, but I've also tried on Vista 32bit) sees the device as: Otter2-Prod-04 with a yellow exclamation mark icon and KFU still doesn't seem to be able to communicate with the device.
I'm running out of ideas, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason
Never mind, I got KFU to recognise the device finally but I think it's bricked it, it's just black now with no light on the power button or anything.
I don't suppose there's any way to fix that?
JFenlon said:
Never mind, I got KFU to recognise the device finally but I think it's bricked it, it's just black now with no light on the power button or anything.
I don't suppose there's any way to fix that?
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how did you do to make windows recognize the kindle under otter2-prod-4???
JFenlon said:
Never mind, I got KFU to recognise the device finally but I think it's bricked it, it's just black now with no light on the power button or anything.
I don't suppose there's any way to fix that?
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My Motivation For work LOL
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Great cup I like it, looks good, I recommend to get one, thanks!
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I acquired this tablet for relatively cheap in auction from a remarketer, and feel like I know why now. None of the methods I can find seem to work to removing the FRP on it.
I did manage to cause it to crash a couple times, once corrupting the data letting me factory reset it again in recovery through the method described in this XDA post, however it was still locked at this point. I did write down the build info when this happened. 8.0.0/OPR1.170623.027/4292972
I did manage to successfully perform the trick described in that post and pull down notification bar, but when I go to more settings, all it gives me is this
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. Doesn't really allow me to navigate anywhere more useful. Image
I've also managed to try the TalkBack video method, with the video in Morse Code, as there is no video in the "Get Started with Voice Access". This would probably work in the past, except that currently Youtube needs an update on this device, and when I try it brings me back to the FRP Login.
Youtube Update-FRP Login
At this point I'm at a loss of what to do. It's a challenge. Is there any hardware bypass that exists, such as shorting some pins on a firmware chip? Any Software I can run on my computer to aid in this task? Nothing I could find for this device, but maybe I haven't looked hard enough. Perhaps a method to trick Youtube into running without the update?
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I don't know if there is nor do I personally own a Pixel C but I do have experience with getting FRP gone on more than one device I've owned in the past. These methods you see are extremely sensitive and even a few seconds time pause or anything except exactly how whoever is doing them is, can end up unsuccessful. Also many of the methods get patched with updates... Just be careful because there are many fake advertisments out there about this that say pay $____ and we will do it ..And they don't. All I can say is search search search and try it all and if you already have done that do it again. I had a Motorola phone some years ago and I bricked it. Hard brick... I messed around with the blankflash file trying to get it to work for weeks!!! I must have attempted to get it to work 500 times at least!!! I kept trying and one day it worked. Don't give up and when you follow those methods to remove FRP on YouTube make sure you are following EXACTLY how they are doing it.
Here's a method I just came across: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/pixel-c-8-1-1-frp-bypass.3879498/