Hello All,
I have a rooted KF with just the google play and android market. The live wall papers would work great for a while but lately when I put the KF to sleep and turn it back on it looses the wall paper and I have to re apply.
What can I do to fix?
Thank you
Joe
Josepho1997 said:
Unfortunately that happens. There is a way out of it though.
The first method is to completely replace the wallpapers with your own: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28583689
The second method is to lock one specific wallpaper or live wallpaper. This method will keep the same live wallpaper until you undo it, so you wont have to keep re-doing it.
1. Browse to /data/data/com.android.settings/files
2. Inside this folder you should see a file named "wallpaper"
3.Change the permissions so it doesn't have any(unchecked everything)
4.Now your wallpaper is changed and wont change back.
*Make sure you set the wallpaper BEFORE you do this.*
*To unlock your wallpaper again, change the permissions of the wallpaper file to rw-r-r*
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Thank you I will try tonight.
jfed said:
Thank you I will try tonight.
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I tried the second way I hooked my kindle fire up to a pc and went into files and folders but I could not find the pay specified above. will try the other link tonight to see if that way works.
Joe
jfed said:
I tried the second way I hooked my kindle fire up to a pc and went into files and folders but I could not find the pay specified above. will try the other link tonight to see if that way works.
Joe
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The PC/USB thing can only see the SDcard. You'd have to browse there via a root-capable file manager on the Kindle.
(ES File Explorer is nice.)
yuidaoren said:
The PC/USB thing can only see the SDcard. You'd have to browse there via a root-capable file manager on the Kindle.
(ES File Explorer is nice.)
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Ah ok will get that app and try again my bad.
jfed said:
Ah ok will get that app and try again my bad.
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Ok I have the ES file explorer and When I open it up I do not see where the path is that is postedI did go into the android folder then data but then it lists amazon.email amazon.kindle files that doesnt have settings in it. then I clicked android data amazon cach and that is not it.then I went into andriod data /cooliris and that is not it. so I clicked on every icon in this folder and I cannot find the wallpaper folder as of yet.
sorry to be a pain, I almost want to wipe it clean and install another rom on it and just access amazon prime through loging into amazon like I do on my laptop. : )
jfed said:
Ok I have the ES file explorer and When I open it up I do not see where the path is that is postedI did go into the android folder then data but then it lists amazon.email amazon.kindle files that doesnt have settings in it. then I clicked android data amazon cach and that is not it.then I went into andriod data /cooliris and that is not it. so I clicked on every icon in this folder and I cannot find the wallpaper folder as of yet.
sorry to be a pain, I almost want to wipe it clean and install another rom on it and just access amazon prime through loging into amazon like I do on my laptop. : )
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You have to go into es file explorers settings and allow it root access so that you can access the root drive previously referred to, you can't browse it right now because you haven't allowed it. Once you have allowed root access you will be able to click the "up folder" in button to get to the root directory instead of the sd card directory, then you will be able to locate the directory you need.
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Try going into es file explorer and change the setting of the home from /sdcard to / or /mint then u will see a data folder.
Ichigo said:
Unfortunately that happens. There is a way out of it though.
The first method is to completely replace the wallpapers with your own: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28583689
The second method is to lock one specific wallpaper or live wallpaper. This method will keep the same live wallpaper until you undo it, so you wont have to keep re-doing it.
1. Browse to /data/data/com.android.settings/files
2. Inside this folder you should see a file named "wallpaper"
3.Change the permissions so it doesn't have any(unchecked everything)
4.Now your wallpaper is changed and wont change back.
*Make sure you set the wallpaper BEFORE you do this.*
*To unlock your wallpaper again, change the permissions of the wallpaper file to rw-r-r*
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2. Inside this folder you should see a file named "wallpaper"
I have nothing inside this folder and I have a black wallpaper....i can't seem to set a wallpaper for the life of me... any help is appreciated.
Ichigo said:
This was an 8 month old thread...
Anyways, show me a screenshot of the empty folder.
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seems to be a problem...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295750
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I'm using DJ Droid Rom 1.3 which has the boot animation linked into data/local. When i installed the BrightSense mod it changed my boot animation. I now what to use the R2D2 boot animation and have written an update zip but it doesn't work. I get the message update complete but the boot animation doesn't change from the BrightSense one when i reboot. Can someone please take a look at my update.zip and see if i have missed anything. Any help would be much appreciated
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I'm using DJ Droid Rom 1.3 which has the boot animation linked into data/local. When i installed the BrightSense mod it changed my boot animation. I now what to use the R2D2 boot animation and have written an update zip but it doesn't work. I get the message update complete but the boot animation doesn't change from the BrightSense one when i reboot. Can someone please take a look at my update.zip and see if i have missed anything. Any help would be much appreciated
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As far as ik know, you just need to copy/paste the bootanimation.zip with a filemanager to data/local on youre phone
do i need a file manager on my phone such as astro or something on my pc so i can view /data
boc_est1986 said:
do i need a file manager on my phone such as astro or something on my pc so i can view /data
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just install astro file manager (from the market) on your phone, you can do that from your device itself, you don't need your pc
boc_est1986 said:
do i need a file manager on my phone such as astro or something on my pc so i can view /data
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You do, but not on youre pc. You do it on the phone. Astro or EStrong i.e. And check data/local. If the bootanimation is in there you might try copying/paste the one you want directly to that directory and reboot. Then see if the animation has changed.
in astro i dont see a local folder in /data. Its as if it is hidden. When i plug into the pc i can go in dat but there's no local. If i search for bootanimation through windows it finds data local but when i open the containing folder it doesn't show a local folder
I think i found it by going to astro then hit up then go to system/bin and there is where i found the bootanimation file. I hope that is the right one let me know if that works for ya so i can try it.
Ellingsoc said:
I think i found it by going to astro then hit up then go to system/bin and there is where i found the bootanimation file. I hope that is the right one let me know if that works for ya so i can try it.
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your method is right but i still cant see anything in data through ASTRO. Did exactly the same in root explorer and it worked. I know have the R2D2 droid startup. Only thing is i cant get the sound to work on start up
I am trying to change certain images for my XDA premium app but I cannot seem to get my version to install...
I am backing up via "My Backup Root", then placing the modified images in the drawable-hdpi folder inside the app WHILE my SD card is mounted on my computer. I am overwriting all of them (using the same names and keeping the sizes the same). And then I tried installing the modified version through ES file explorer in the my backup root folder, no dice. Then I tried installing it by restoring a backup via my Backup root, but no matter what, my XDA App will not install with the modified images. I am using 7zip to replace images.
So you need to find a way to backup a non-system application while still being able to edit it?
Have you tried going straight into data and pulling the app with ADB? Using Super Manager, Root Explorer or ES?
Hell maybe you have resign it!
If you want to send over the files I'd love to play with it.
How would I pull it using adb pull? I've got ES File Explorer, but it's a non system app.
Using root explorer goto data/app and copy the apk to sdcard. Put sdcard in your pc and pull the apk and modifie. Then install
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In ES there is a root explorer right?
Go into settings and at the bottom are root options. Enable them.
Then click the SD button at the top left hand corner and you should see your phones root folder. Then data -> app and find the XDA application. Long press and select copy, then paste it to your SD card. it will be named something like com.somethingXDA.apk, or net.somethingXDA.apk, or even org.somethingXDA.apk.
Also try renaming your MyBackup modifyed file to its actual filename. So for example "SetCPU" to "com.mhuang.overclocking.apk" or "XDAPremiumApp" to "com.somethingXDA.apk". I know for some Swype mods you had to do that.
This is my first time using ES File explorer! And I really like it!
I don't understand, I did exactly as Mystery said, and app still not installed. For some odd reason, my edited .png files are smaller less kbs than the original APK. Does changing colors only alter data size?
Overstew said:
I don't understand, I did exactly as Mystery said, and app still not installed. For some odd reason, my edited .png files are smaller less kbs than the original APK. Does changing colors only alter data size?
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You have to put it in /system/app now, because modifying the APK's contents in any way will invalidate the signature. You could also resign it, but it won't update.
Ok, I'm getting farther and farther, but how do I fix the permissions to paste it in System/App? It's a non system app, shouldn't it be copied into Data/app?
Overstew said:
Ok, I'm getting farther and farther, but how do I fix the permissions to paste it in System/App? It's a non system app, shouldn't it be copied into Data/app?
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Im not sure how to do it in es , but in root explorer you long press the app and click permissions and put checks in all three of the first column and just the top one in the 2nd column and leve the rest unchecked. Its ok to put it in system/app.
GituSum said:
Im not sure how to do it in es , but in root explorer you long press the app and click permissions and put checks in all three of the first column and just the top one in the 2nd column and leve the rest unchecked. Its ok to put it in system/app.
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I'll give Root Explorer a try.
Are you decompiling it or just opening it via 7zip and swapping images?? If you aren't decompiling then the signature is fine to run, but not install.. just put it in /data/app.. permissions won't matter.. if you are decompiling, that's a different story.
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Ok, there are several threads alluding to installing the Android Market on your Kindle Fire, and this Guide will bring them all together for the EASIEST and MOST Successful process. Credit given to authors or other guides.
Android Market on Kindle Fire
Itching for a broader expanse of app selection on your rooted Kindle Fire? It is possible to install the Android Market, furthering your journey on the path of turning the Fire into a full fledged Android Tablet. Follow the tutorial.
Warning: NOT for the faint of heart.
As with any modification to system files, there is a chance you could cause damage to your device. Use at your own risk.
Prerequisites
Root your Kindle Fire
Download the following apks
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Vending.apk (Latest Version 3.3.11)
See HERE for .apk downloads (complete GApps zip file)
Root Explorer App (or similar that lets you change ro/rw permissions)
Side Loading Apps activated on Kindle Fire
On the Kindle Fire Settings screen, go to “Device” and turn On “Allow Installation of Application From Unknown Sources”
Instructions
1. Transfer the .apk files to your Kindle Fire via PC / Mac (remember where you put them)
2. Open Root Explorer App, and navigate to the transferred .apk files
3. Select the GoogleServiceFramework.apk and install
4. When complete, click "Done" and return to the file location for Vending.apk
5. Long-press Vending.apk and select the "Move" option on pop-up menu
Navigate to /system/app folder
6. Change mount option from RO to RW (read-only to read-write)
Paste Vending.apk into the /system/app folder
7. Long-press Vending.apk and select "Permissions" from pop-up menu
Change permissions to match all other apps in this folder (rw-r--r--)
8. Install Vending.apk
9. Reboot your Kindle Fire
Once reboot is complete, select Market App and log-in as usual.
Enjoy!
You will most likely notice some familiar apps missing from the market, as this device is lacking certain hardware specifications. However, once custom ROMs start appearing for the Kindle Fire, it is a safe bet it will no longer be the case.
Also, the Market App will not show up in the default Amazon Launcher.
You will need to install an alternate launcher (ie Go Launcher EX, ADW).
Find instructions HERE.
For another option than installing an alternate option, check out this work around also!
Credits
JolleyBoy
mashi
And myself of course.
**Keep in mind, I'm NOT trying to step on toes in posting this guide...just creating a place for users to go and not have to sift through endless posts.**
Thank you! This works!
One thing I would add to your instructions before 8. Reboot is to install Market.
After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?
Jackalx said:
After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?
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I imagine so, however I haven't tested it. Worst case scenario, you un-root...it doesn't work, then root again.
Let me know how it works out!
I hate to seem dumb, but where is Vending.apk? It's not in the gapps RAR file.
Every time I try to install the googleservicesframework.apk I get "Application Not Installed" any ideas?
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After installing the Android Market, will it still work if I unroot the Kindle Fire?
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Yes.
I rooted, installed Market and Calendar, then unrooted so I could use the video streaming. Market still works.
New market apk from tonight that includes google music store attached - can confirm it working following the same directions, at least for me.
ok having a problem, root explorer wont mount /system/app as R/W so I cant copy the vending.apk. any suggestions?
I don't think vending.apk is necessary. I didn't copy that over, and everything worked fine.
When I did copy it over, stuff started bugging out (instant video lagging (after unrooting), access to Amazon app store denied), so went back to deleting that file.
Are we not able to purchase apps through the google market once it installed?
I can download free stuff, but when I try to get a commercial app, it shows an error about not being able to purchase
I ran into this with movies in the market - but i can buy apps just fine - just tested.
DoubleByte said:
I hate to seem dumb, but where is Vending.apk? It's not in the gapps RAR file.
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I got it out of the cyanogenmod 7 google apps zip. From this page :
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Latest_Version/Google_Apps
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I'm having the issue moving the vender.apk - root explorer won't let me mount as r/w. Anyone have a quickfix for this?
nerdgirl said:
I'm having the issue moving the vender.apk - root explorer won't let me mount as r/w. Anyone have a quickfix for this?
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One question, have you followed the steps?
"Prerequisites
Root your Kindle Fire"
before using Root Explorer?
Because if you've rooted it, then in root explorer, at the top should be a Mount R/w button you just press.
I AM rooted. I get the rw option and can actually change *some* directories to rw, but it won't allow me to change /system/apps. I have tried with terminal emulator as well, but get denied. WTF is going on?!?
I have superuser permissions set on root explorer and can write to most directories...
Help!
nerdgirl said:
I AM rooted. I get the rw option and can actually change *some* directories to rw, but it won't allow me to change /system/apps. I have tried with terminal emulator as well, but get denied. WTF is going on?!?
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Feeling the pain here as well...
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Aha... finally got it to work using the Jackpal terminal emulator and the instructions in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19446504&postcount=66
Problems with kindle fire
Can you please help with kindle fire?
I did root it,then after that i did follow the step 1. Transfer the .apk files to your Kindle Fire via PC / Mac (remember where you put them)
2. Open Root Explorer App, and navigate to the transferred .apk files
3. Select the GoogleServiceFramework.apk and install
and then really it doesnt make sense all is written after that???
4. When complete, click "Done" and return to the file location for Vending.apk
5. Long-press Vending.apk and select the "Move" option on pop-up menu
Navigate to /system/app folder ( where is the move option on kindle fire? i triple check and doesnt exist)
6. Change mount option from RO to RW (read-only to read-write)
Paste Vending.apk into the /system/app folder
7. Long-press Vending.apk and select "Permissions" from pop-up menu
Change permissions to match all other apps in this folder (rw-r--r--)
8. Install Vending.apk
9. Reboot your Kindle Fire
I am stuck with the instructions please help.
Plus when i install the market after the framework i cant sign in on the market,no conection it says
To the above and anyone else having problems changing permissions with Root Explorer (I did, the button change to R/W did nothing at times) then try Super Manager, did the trick for me. Strangely once SM has changed permissions once in a session you can generally go back with Root Explorer and change any R/O -R/W you like.
Also "Move" comes up after a press of the file you wish to move.
Finally, I have a problem - I have installed vending.apk, permissions all ok etc. I can load and search the marketplace but when I try and download a file it hangs o waiting for download. This has happened on multiple apps and I've tried a couple of different vending files and a couple of installs. Any suggestions?
My only thought now is that since this is my first Android I don't currently have a device associated with my account. Any other thoughts?
I know I was half asleep the second time I installed market (after a system reinitialize) and ran the market installer but forgot to move it to /system/app and then compounded the mistake by leading the name be vending-1 instead of just vending. Only once I caught both mistakes and corrected them did market work properly. But it half worked until I fixed my mistakes. Perhaps you didn't copy to system like me or got permissions wrong?
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Trying to install Fusion Tower Master app on amao fire tv via root and side loading
But i keep getting ""Downlad Failed Beause You May Not Have Purchased This app"
I got the apk file from online. It was 2 files in this folder com-lego-fusion-townmaster
1) main.1222.com.lego.fusion.townmaster.obb
2) com_lego_fusion_townmaster-1222.apk
Then i adb install the apk. Not sure where to place obb file which is like 110 MB
I
Is there any workaround to get this fix or working to play the game on amazon fire tv
itsthrills said:
Trying to install Fusion Tower Master app on amao fire tv via root and side loading
But i keep getting ""Downlad Failed Beause You May Not Have Purchased This app"
I got the apk file from online. It was 2 files in this folder com-lego-fusion-townmaster
1) main.1222.com.lego.fusion.townmaster.obb
2) com_lego_fusion_townmaster-1222.apk
Then i adb install the apk. Not sure where to place obb file which is like 110 MB
I
Is there any workaround to get this fix or working to play the game on amazon fire tv
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Reason it's saying that is because that *.obb file isn't put where it needs to go, so it wants to download it, and thinks it's not paid for.
I don't know the location on the AFTV as my ES File Explorer won't get off the SDCard. But it's generally ../android/obb directory.
Also, you need to copy the *.obb file over before installing the *.apk file, or it will error out with the same error.
Thanks for response. I tried that but didnt work. Here's my location of where the OBB file is
\Xperia Tablet Z\Internal storage\Android\obb\com-lego-fusion-townmaster
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Thanks for response. I tried that but didnt work. Here's my location of where the OBB file is
\Xperia Tablet Z\Internal storage\Android\obb\com-lego-fusion-townmaster
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hmm, okay. Well, I'm getting my usb stick tomorrow and will have to deal with this myself, so give me a few days and maybe I'll have an answer for you.
Great! Hope you can figure this out. Thanks again
okay, what I have found out so far is that the obb directory is /sdcard/Android/obb and I needed to turn on root access in es file to see it.
Copying the directory of stuff into there, and then you install the *.apk
If you installed the *.apk first, then uninstall it, then copy the stuff over, then install it.
Should work for most stuff, but I haven't played with it much. Been busy.
Was really hard to find at first, the location. But I didn't have root enabled in es file.
Where did you find it?
Where did you get this obb file I've search the internet for it and all I get is this same exact post on 20 different website's.
Thanks
nyder said:
okay, what I have found out so far is that the obb directory is /sdcard/Android/obb and I needed to turn on root access in es file to see it.
Copying the directory of stuff into there, and then you install the *.apk
If you installed the *.apk first, then uninstall it, then copy the stuff over, then install it.
Should work for most stuff, but I haven't played with it much. Been busy.
Was really hard to find at first, the location. But I didn't have root enabled in es file.
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jdmiami said:
Where did you get this obb file I've search the internet for it and all I get is this same exact post on 20 different website's.
Thanks
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lego.fusion.townmaster
it's free, I didn't try it on my Amazon TV though.
Hi all
I want to copy my kodi addon and user data folders from my pc to Amazon fire stick.
What is the easiest the way to do this? I know there is a program called adb etc but I'm looking for a other alternative.
Has anyone used wondershare to do something like this?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Chris
ES File Explorer. If you have a shared folder on a PC, go to it through Cloud/LAN, long-press the first file or folder, then short press all of the others, go to the bottom of the screen and select Copy, then go to the folder you want to put them in and go to the bottom of the screen and select Paste.
Before you can get to the Kodi folders you will need to enable the See Hidden Folders option in ES, it's somewhere towards the bottom of the left bar.
I'm not sure what you mean? About shared folder etc? My 2 folders I want to copy I have saved in a file on my desktop
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I'm sorry I'm quite new to all this, I do have es file Explorer on my pc though. Like I say I have the 2 folders on my desktop so is there a step by step guide on how to get these on my stick.
I know the kodi folder is hidden and I know how to unhide it but beyond that I'm a little stuck
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1. Download ADB Fire from here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786505
2. Download ES File Explorer
3. Open up the panel that said Network, then Remote manager on ES File Explorer
4. Turn it on & note down the ip address & port number
5. On ADB Fire add a new device & input the address & port from the last step
6. Press connect
7. Locate the file location you wish to replace
8. Drag the file on the left which is the files of your computer To the fight which is your device
9. Once completed close both application
Hope this helps If so press that thanks button
There is a few other ways..
Just use the the KODI back up program ..
Back up your setup to a shared directory on your home network computer..
Go into backup program on KODI on the firestick and set backup directory to your shared drive on the computer where the backup is.. I am assuming you have the firestick on the same WiFi as the computer is on.. As if you have shared the directory on the computer it should be broadcasting the computer out into your home network..
Then it's just a matter of restore all settings and bam...
Good way if you decide to setup other KODI setups within a home network..
We have it in all bedrooms on different Boxs.. So yes.. A quick way is a good way.. As I get to okay then update the other systems as needed..
Also..there is another good program which is a Chinese one.. That sets up a file explorer with pretty good capabilities..
It's called .. Wukung remote..
Find.it in the play store.. It will setup the server side to the firetv stick.. and then takes out so much mucking around out of setups for these things..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wukongtv.wkremote.client.en&hl=en
Thanks both for your help much appreciated
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Thanks both for your help much appreciated
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All good..
I have put up the Wukong into the Apps section with some how to videos attached..
I am surprised no one has been using it before as I have had it for ages..