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[Q] How to Downgrade from 8.30 to 8.14 without root?

I am really hating this 8.30 update got it rooted 3 times (all 3 times different way.... but could repeat it) but both for some reason or another lost root, and seams to be no reliable way to root 8.30 consistently every time! (if their is one please let me know!!) but I want to get TWRP on so I want to know how to downgrade to 8.14 (I just got fast boot working, their really needs to be a how to on installing drivers correctly, for windows 8)
Would it be posible to make a rom that can be flashed from fastboot that would downgrade to 8.14 and have root pre-installed and OTA update blocked?
Thanks for any help!!

Ok found it out!! the easiest way was to use First Aide Software Then use option 7. (It doesn't say but it does have root, plus has a version wrong says 8.2.4 once you start it but dont worry its the right one) once its done (will take a while to do as it downloads the image), I then ran option 14 (Dissable OTA Update) then option 18 (Google Play store).
How to install ADB drivers with windows 8
First before you do anything go to Settings, then Change PC Settings, then General, Advanced Startup restart then go advanced options and disable driver signature or something like that. then start restart and it will restart the computer and give you a option menu select the dissable driver signature again. Then once it get up and log in uninstall any drivers you have with the kindle installed, then use the First Aide Software and run option 12 and go thought and accept everything and it should say have working drivers installed!
Hope this can help someone as it was a super pain for me to find it out! Let me know if it helps!

Thank you for the info.
I had a 8.13 and lost root yesterday after it auto updated itself, so I am frustrated as you are to the point that I am considering returning it and buy something else.

Hawk600 said:
Thank you for the info.
I had a 8.13 and lost root yesterday after it auto updated itself, so I am frustrated as you are to the point that I am considering returning it and buy something else.
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Back the device down to 8.1.x in FirstAide, then run the 'defeat Amazon OTA Update' option.
I did that and my 8.9 didn't get hit with the latest update. It works!

Can you be a little more specific? Settings? Which settings?
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lizzord30 said:
Ok found it out!! the easiest way was to use First Aide Software Then use option 7. (It doesn't say but it does have root, plus has a version wrong says 8.2.4 once you start it but dont worry its the right one) once its done (will take a while to do as it downloads the image), I then ran option 14 (Dissable OTA Update) then option 18 (Google Play store).
How to install ADB drivers with windows 8
First before you do anything go to Settings, then Change PC Settings, then General, Advanced Startup restart then go advanced options and disable driver signature or something like that. then start restart and it will restart the computer and give you a option menu select the dissable driver signature again. Then once it get up and log in uninstall any drivers you have with the kindle installed, then use the First Aide Software and run option 12 and go thought and accept everything and it should say have working drivers installed!
Hope this can help someone as it was a super pain for me to find it out! Let me know if it helps!
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Can you be a little more specific? Setting? Where?

Are you on windows 8? If you are go to the right corner of the screen and a menu should come up then go to settings it shows a little gear. once you click that will have another screen has different things like volume power and what not go to the very bottom and it says change pc settings, then go to General on the left at the top will have Time Settings scroll to the bottom to Advanced startup. then go from there just keep going advanced till disable device driver signature, not doing it now so don't remember exactly how. Then it will restart and you need to click the number to disable device driver signiture and then it will boot up, and you can install the drivers, but remember to remove the drivers you have on first.

disable driver signature - test mode windows 8
mikebuck69 said:
Can you be a little more specific? Settings? Which settings?
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Can you be a little more specific? Setting? Where?
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Look in laslow.net - search for "disable-driver-signature-enforcement-in-windows-8"
I would post the URL but this forum won't let me.
the bcdedit commands still work in Windows 8, but you may have to change a BIOS setting if you have a Secure Boot enabled BIOS

Hey guys, how long should I wait for completing option 7? It has finished boot, recovery, system, and now its on "erasing userdata"......how long does it take, its been awhile.
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Like over 10 mins, what should I do?

[Q] start rooting

Installed kindle fire utility for rooting V0.9.6. At At uitily install (ADB) I get a "system cannot find path specifed" Pls any help?:crying:

jerryhndy said:
Installed kindle fire utility for rooting V0.9.6. At At uitily install (ADB) I get a "system cannot find path specifed" Pls any help?:crying:
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I don't understand. KFU doesn't install? Did you unzip the package?
Run the drivers.bat first, then the other one. It should run just fine.
For more support, switch to KFU 9.8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192818
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I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.

jma9454 said:
I don't understand. KFU doesn't install? Did you unzip the package?
Run the drivers.bat first, then the other one. It should run just fine.
For more support, switch to KFU 9.8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192818
Sent from The Muffinator (that's actually a Kindle Fire with Tapatalk HD)
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Thanks for your response. Yes I know the kindle dosen't install. I ran drivers.bat first, attached cable from CPU and clicked on "run".bat file then i get the "system not find the path specified". what is KFU 9.8 ??

jerryhndy said:
Thanks for your response. Yes I know the kindle dosen't install. I ran drivers.bat first, attached cable from CPU and clicked on "run".bat file then i get the "system not find the path specified". what is KFU 9.8 ??
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I have never heard of this happening, in my 9+ months of participating on this site. I don't know what you did, but get rid of kfu 9.6, uninstall the driver for the kindle, and run kfu 9.8 . This is just an updated package for the kindle.
Sent from The Muffinator (that's actually a Kindle Fire with Tapatalk HD)
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I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.

I have a question too regarding rooting. Will I still be able to download "free/lending" books for Prime subscribers (which I am)?? Also, If I install CM will that still retain the above mention feature ?
Thanks!

jma9454 said:
I have never heard of this happening, in my 9+ months of participating on this site. I don't know what you did, but get rid of kfu 9.6, uninstall the driver for the kindle, and run kfu 9.8 . This is just an updated package for the kindle.
Sent from The Muffinator (that's actually a Kindle Fire with Tapatalk HD)
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I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.
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I am having trouble finding a site to download KFU 9.8. Some of the sites i have found are not what they say they are. Please point me in the right direction Thanks

teshxx said:
I have a question too regarding rooting. Will I still be able to download "free/lending" books for Prime subscribers (which I am)?? Also, If I install CM will that still retain the above mention feature ?
Thanks!
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If you run stock rooted, you should have access to your Prime books I think. I have no idea about on a ROM though.
jerryhndy said:
I am having trouble finding a site to download KFU 9.8. Some of the sites i have found are not what they say they are. Please point me in the right direction Thanks
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Uhm. How about the link that I previously posted?!
Maybe you should check what has been suggested before you post something like this.
I don't know what the benefits are, but it has moved on to 9.9 in the past few hours. Take your pick as to which one you want.
Sorry. I don't mean to be so brash, it's just that I specifically pointed you where to go, and it's almost like you're ignoring it.
Sent from The Muffinator (that's actually a Kindle Fire with Tapatalk HD)
Just because I am a Senior Member doesn't mean anything.
I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.

jma9454 said:
If you run stock rooted, you should have access to your Prime books I think. I have no idea about on a ROM though.
Uhm. How about the link that I previously posted?!
Maybe you should check what has been suggested before you post something like this.
I don't know what the benefits are, but it has moved on to 9.9 in the past few hours. Take your pick as to which one you want.
Sorry. I don't mean to be so brash, it's just that I specifically pointed you where to go, and it's almost like you're ignoring it.
Sent from The Muffinator (that's actually a Kindle Fire with Tapatalk HD)
Just because I am a Senior Member doesn't mean anything.
I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.
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Yes, I have used the linkes that you pointed me to. I am having a problem when I click onto "install_drivers.bat. I get a cmd screen with this "The system cannot find path specified" This is the problem that I am having, Am I doing something wrong,

jerryhndy said:
Yes, I have used the linkes that you pointed me to. I am having a problem when I click onto "install_drivers.bat. I get a cmd screen with this "The system cannot find path specified" This is the problem that I am having, Am I doing something wrong,
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You have to run install_drivers.bat from the directory it was originally in.

soupmagnet said:
You have to run install_drivers.bat from the directory it was originally in.
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I run it from the downloaded files in 9.8. or should I place it on my hard disk

jerryhndy said:
I run it from the downloaded files in 9.8. or should I place it on my hard disk
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When you download and unzip the KFU, just double-click on "install_drivers.bat" and it should work. Don't move it from the location it comes in before running it or it probably won't work and you'll get the exact error message you are receiving now.

Just click the install drivers.bat in the folder of KFU
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jma9454 said:
Did you unzip the package?
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jerryhndy said:
Yes, I have used the linkes that you pointed me to. I am having a problem when I click onto "install_drivers.bat. I get a cmd screen with this "The system cannot find path specified" This is the problem that I am having, Am I doing something wrong,
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soupmagnet said:
When you download and unzip the KFU, just double-click on "install_drivers.bat" and it should work. Don't move it from the location it comes in before running it or it probably won't work and you'll get the exact error message you are receiving now.
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You must unzip the package!
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk HD

jma9454 said:
You must unzip the package!
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk HD
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Sorry guys, had to go out town on bussness. The KF is at home on my desk. Expect to be back late this coming week

Amazon Fire HD 8" & 10" - remove firelauncher (no root)

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.

Latest HTC lockscreen update essentially soft bricked my phone.

Hi all,
The latest update has some issues- the OS boots and I am immediately presented with a system.ui has been stopped dialogue. I'm unable to open the app drawer, open an app, open the notification drop-down. The popup appears almost immediately after dismissing. I think the Testers really missed something here.......
I'm going to have to try and locate the previous version and hope I can install it through twrp.
Has anyone else seen this happen?

typhoonikan said:
Hi all,
The latest update has some issues- the OS boots and I am immediately presented with a system.ui has been stopped dialogue. I'm unable to open the app drawer, open an app, open the notification drop-down. The popup appears almost immediately after dismissing. I think the Testers really missed something here.......
I'm going to have to try and locate the previous version and hope I can install it through twrp.
Has anyone else seen this happen?
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Haven't had this happen to me
if you check on apkmirror you'll find the previous versions there =)

This just happened to me.... It's just flashing the HTC 10 stock background over and over and over and phone is heating up very fast. Have tried starting in safe mode, rebooted several times, no joy..... Anyone have any ideas?
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rdmack said:
Haven't had this happen to me
if you check on apkmirror you'll find the previous versions there =)
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Do you encrypt your phone? I feel like the update didnt transfer encryption presets and new app is trying to unlock without decryption codes or something.

Brax33 said:
This just happened to me.... It's just flashing the HTC 10 stock background over and over and over and phone is heating up very fast. Have tried starting in safe mode, rebooted several times, no joy..... Anyone have any ideas?
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Do you encrypt your phone? I feel like the update didnt transfer encryption presets and new app is trying to unlock without decryption codes or something.
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I do mate, it's stock still. I didn't have to change anything regarding that, fired up as normal and asked for my PIN to decrypt device.
Just thinking, if you can battle it go and uninstall the update via settings and apps

rdmack said:
I do mate, it's stock still. I didn't have to change anything regarding that, fired up as normal and asked for my PIN to decrypt device.
Just thinking, if you can battle it go and uninstall the update via settings and apps
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I'm not running stock. Other people seem to be having similar issues in the Viper Rom discussion.

Brax33 said:
I'm not running stock. Other people seem to be having similar issues in the Viper Rom discussion.
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on what rom you are? and you @typhoonikan ?
...and on what rom version you are, still marshmallow I assume.
A logcat will be really helpful.

rdmack said:
Haven't had this happen to me
if you check on apkmirror you'll find the previous versions there =)
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I was unable to install the apks located there in the traditional way. I tried to install them through TWRP via adb push file.apk /system/app but it didn't work. I'm unaware of how to install APKs outside of the system otherwise? Regardless, downgrading, if this method is viable, didn't work. I had to completely wipe clean and start fresh.
Brax33 said:
This just happened to me.... It's just flashing the HTC 10 stock background over and over and over and phone is heating up very fast. Have tried starting in safe mode, rebooted several times, no joy..... Anyone have any ideas?
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Do you encrypt your phone? I feel like the update didnt transfer encryption presets and new app is trying to unlock without decryption codes or something.
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Wipe and start over. I had to. I have work calls that I can't be absent for. Thanks HTC. My phone was out of service for ~3 hours while I figures this out and the phone got completely usable again after flash+settling.
rdmack said:
I do mate, it's stock still. I didn't have to change anything regarding that, fired up as normal and asked for my PIN to decrypt device.
Just thinking, if you can battle it go and uninstall the update via settings and apps
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The bug doesn't allow the user to enter any screen. So doing this is not an option
j to the 4n said:
on what rom you are? and you @typhoonikan ?
...and on what rom version you are, still marshmallow I assume.
A logcat will be really helpful.
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Viper 3.5.0. I haven't upgraded to ANdroid 7.0 for reasons.

typhoonikan said:
I was unable to install the apks located there in the traditional way. I tried to install them through TWRP via adb push file.apk /system/app but it didn't work. I'm unaware of how to install APKs outside of the system otherwise? Regardless, downgrading, if this method is viable, didn't work. I had to completely wipe clean and start fresh.
Wipe and start over. I had to. I have work calls that I can't be absent for. Thanks HTC. My phone was out of service for ~3 hours while I figures this out and the phone got completely usable again after flash+settling.
The bug doesn't allow the user to enter any screen. So doing this is not an option
Viper 3.5.0. I haven't upgraded to ANdroid 7.0 for reasons.
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Not sure if HTC is to blame, or we...or you being still on marshmallow.
Next time please post in the viper thread, then I would have seen your post much earlier to debug your issue.

we found the issue.
run:
adb shell settings put system tweaks_hquicksettings Tweaks
..and it will be fixed. when you resetup your toggles, don't pick any of the two sync toggles.
I'll create a flashable zip to remove those soon.

typhoonikan said:
Wipe and start over. I had to. I have work calls that I can't be absent for. Thanks HTC. My phone was out of service for ~3 hours while I figures this out and the phone got completely usable again after flash+settling.
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You should have been able to fix it without wiping by booting to recovery and dirty flashing the ROM.
EDIT: No, this actually won't work. Sorry

Flashable fix: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7pdthav90nsp6bw/HTC10_3.5.0_Lockscreen_Update_FC_Fix.zip?dl=0
more info here: http://venomroms.com/attention-mars...ystore-lockscreen-update-can-softbrick-phone/

Have this issue on an M8...
Will your fix work on my device too?
Found your solution in the m8 thread...
Thank you sir

j to the 4n said:
Flashable fix: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7pdthav90nsp6bw/HTC10_3.5.0_Lockscreen_Update_FC_Fix.zip?dl=0
more info here: http://venomroms.com/attention-mars...ystore-lockscreen-update-can-softbrick-phone/
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Thank You! Flashing this file fixed the issue and saved me a huge headache. Now to take away the HTC Lockscreen app's
"auto update" rights since it clearly can't be trusted.

drumz0rz said:
Thank You! Flashing this file fixed the issue and saved me a huge headache. Now to take away the HTC Lockscreen app's
"auto update" rights since it clearly can't be trusted.
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read the info on our homepage.
Not sure who is to blame, htc or we.
You can install the update, with either the fix installed or the sync toggles removed.
or you dirty flash the fullrom on top, that way the sync toggles stay working.
..what I'm wondering, why so many people are still on marshmallow...

j to the 4n said:
..what I'm wondering, why so many people are still on marshmallow...
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There's a few xposed modules I like.
Is nougat really that big a difference? I have it on my tablet and it's very similar to marshmallow.

eoinzy said:
There's a few xposed modules I like.
Is nougat really that big a difference? I have it on my tablet and it's very similar to marshmallow.
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guiness is also just a usual beer.

Well I like Marshmallow and Nougat. But I don't like Guinness!
If Guinness had Xposed modules then I'd drink it!

I have this problem on my m8 as well. Unfortunately I was not able to solve this problem with your post. I cannot execute the adb command since adb is telling me that my device is offline (I booted into the OS with the screen going on and off).
I also flashed the zip file, but it didn't work out either. I am not sure which version of viper I have (I assume it's the 6.0.1), so I tried different zips but no success...
Could anyone tell me what I did wrong? I really don't want to do a full reset.

obaern said:
I have this problem on my m8 as well. Unfortunately I was not able to solve this problem with your post. I cannot execute the adb command since adb is telling me that my device is offline (I booted into the OS with the screen going on and off).
I also flashed the zip file, but it didn't work out either. I am not sure which version of viper I have (I assume it's the 6.0.1), so I tried different zips but no success...
Could anyone tell me what I did wrong? I really don't want to do a full reset.
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another way would be to go to twrp->advanced->file manager
navigate to /data/app/ and delete the com.htc.lockscreen folder do the same in /data/data
boot up, then go back to recovery and flash the fullrom on top.
if nothing helps, you can do a twrp backup, then clean flash. Now you can restore your apps and data with titanium backup.

Been looking for a solution to this ! My gf phone had the exact same issue, dirty flashed and still no good etc.
I shall try the packages J posted. Thanks so much!
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
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j to the 4n said:
Flashable fix: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7pdthav90nsp6bw/HTC10_3.5.0_Lockscreen_Update_FC_Fix.zip?dl=0
more info here: http://venomroms.com/attention-mars...ystore-lockscreen-update-can-softbrick-phone/
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Just downloaded this. And it saves as .... File.Bin is that correct ? Thanks
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

[Q] Fire Stick V1, 5.2.4.1 root ability? Launcher?

Ok, so I have a V1 fire stick, sadly on 5.2.4.1, So far not seeing anything that says if it can be rooted. Was hoping my searches are wrong. Not sure if one can downgrade or anything yet either.
Also I really hate the Amazon UI.. I know many things break the home button so was wondering if anything has come out that would work in a launcher.
Is the best way to block OTA updates still via a router filtering the domain?

Just a bump again, not so much for the root side since I dont see any news there but on how to prevent the OTA? This way I dont have it auto update when I would like to get root on my v1.

Mysticales said:
Ok, so I have a V1 fire stick, sadly on 5.2.4.1, So far not seeing anything that says if it can be rooted. Was hoping my searches are wrong. Not sure if one can downgrade or anything yet either.
Also I really hate the Amazon UI.. I know many things break the home button so was wondering if anything has come out that would work in a launcher.
Is the best way to block OTA updates still via a router filtering the domain?
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you can't root at this time, but you can sideload appstarter and other apps to get away from the fire UI. There are tons of apps you can install through sideloading. appstarter will give you easy access to them. adblink is a nice program to help sideload apps. es file manager anotehr great way to install items is downloader app from AFTVnews.com. AFTVnews is a great way to stay updated on available options and rooting news with the fireTV stuff.
http://www.aftvnews.com/root/fire-tv-stick-1/
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Mysticales said:
Just a bump again, not so much for the root side since I dont see any news there but on how to prevent the OTA? This way I dont have it auto update when I would like to get root on my v1.
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ota blocking help..
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/