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The rooting method for glide at&t version

it wont let me post my question on that thread, so please don't get mad at me for asking here.
in the tutorial, it says to put the phone in download mode and launch odin3, okay, i have done all those steps and not done anything different.
It's connected and odin3 isn't doing anything after i press start, is this because i need the android sdk? if so, is there something more i should have as well? I am fairly new to this, just bought the phone off amazon, works nice, hate that I cant delete the bloatware and not loving the idea of CarrierIQ on it. Its taking forever to do anything and i am sure its not the computer, octacore amd fx processor, 8gb ram, windows 7 64-bit ultimate edition.. just need to understand and it sucks we cant ask a question directly on the topic at hand for us new to the site, but i can understand that it must get old answering the same questions over and over, specially if no one bothers to read.
many thanks to those who are willing to help.

nevermind, i got it.. the next time anyone else has this problem.. yes, you must have adb somehow to issue commands for this install.
I was not sure if odin3 1.85 had it compiled into it or not, I'm not a developer, but I do test what I can.
anyways for those who also have the issue for path variables for installation of android software development kit, make sure you have the Java se jdk installed and read the readme guide that comes in the doc folder where you installed your jdk to. it explains what you gotta do to have android sdk install properly.
afterwords, you will want to install android sdk. make sure to install it into the c:\ root so you can access it easily. once installed, go to your start menu and run the android sdk app, this will open a launcher and you want to install platform-tools, as well as Google USB drivers as a precautionary act.
I would also recommend using Samsung kies2 to install your drivers for your phone as it seems to always get that right for my installs.
one more little thing, if you can't find the manual that installed the Java SE JDK, Google "Java jdk enviroment variable how to"
you might also add the following in your "PATH" environment variable, no spaces and keep all data there as is, just paste this in and modify the installed location to your android sdk.
;C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools;C:\AndroidSDK\tools
now just click okay and your all set to use adb everytime, as long as you add it all right. I'LLC touch up this file after work as I am on my phone or this would be easier LOL.
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Never once have I had to have andriod sdk to use anything on odin.. maybe u needed the drivers installed first and sdk put them there for u if the didn't come ripped from the phone

I didn't think I would have to, but it made me this time and I dunno why. Like I said I'm no developer, but it seems like a lot of crap just to get adb running and I've always had Odin come with adb. I dunno. But thank you for this, maybe worth looking into deeper..
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I used kies for the drivers and I had to use adb, but never the whole sdk.
I used to own the older captivate which lead me to purchase this one because I loved my captivate. I also have owned a Motorola Droid milestone, Motorola Droid, Samsung intercept and, Samsung galaxy s captivate. All had to use adb to be rooted and unlock/recover at one point in time or another..
Maybe Odin just comes precomiled like previously stated? Again, thank you.
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Rooted phone.. can I still develop app?

For my final year project I'm creating an Android app. As i'm sure most of you are aware the Android emulator is incredibly slow and so I want to run the app on my phone instead each time. I know you can do this usually but as my phone is rooted and running a ROM (that isn't stock), it doesn't give me the option to run on the phone when I run the project (I know you can usually do this because my friends unrooted phone works fine). Is there anyway I can get my rooted phone to work or will I have to revert to stock?
Many thanks

You might be better off in another non device specific forum.
But in general, yes, it can. The only thing a stock ROM can do that a custom one can't is consume more resources, battery, and space than necessary.
Do you mean to install an app? Just tap on the .apk file on a file manager or something and it should let you install.

Go into developer options and click whatever needs to be checked. If you run adb devices and it shows up, you should be able to install it on your device. If you are using eclipse the option should show when you try to run the program.
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xxkid123 said:
You might be better off in another non device specific forum.
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Sorry I should of said, I've got a DHD running the CodeFire 4.2 BR1 ROM.
xxkid123 said:
Do you mean to install an app? Just tap on the .apk file on a file manager or something and it should let you install.
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No, I mean just running the app like I would through the emulator without installing the .apk file on the phone.

Teichopsia said:
Go into developer options and click whatever needs to be checked. If you run adb devices and it shows up, you should be able to install it on your device. If you are using eclipse the option should show when you try to run the program.
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When I adb devices it wasn't showing anything so I downloaded PdaNet and this re-installed the correct drivers for my phone. It now works :victory:

You cannot run an app without installing it ..
when u use the emulator on pc and and connect your phone via datacable to run your app on it , the emulator actually installs that app in your phone and then run it ! most probably u r not confused with this ...

Free your kindle fire 2

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198
I can confirm it works on rooted kindlefire2

jutley said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198
I can confirm it works on rooted kindlefire2
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Someone made a thread that included this already actually. That's how I found out about it. I think it was part of the rooting guide if I'm not mistaken. Good app either way. I did most of what it did on my own, but then did a fresh root and used the tool just because it's nice, easy, and I know I'm not messing up. I still did the launcher on my own though and some other things. Very useful if you don't know about the system app part of everything which I see a couple people are having issues with that, especially if they don't have a ROMtoolbox type thing and are just using a file explorer.

[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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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jma9454 said:
You must unzip the package!
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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.