[Q] system backup zip - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Does anyone have a fire tv nand backup zip that they would be willing to share? Or even a backup of /system/app and /system priv-app? I don't have a fire tv myself but I want to try installing some of the apps, more specifically the app store, on other devices. Please and thank you.

chadmasta5 said:
Does anyone have a fire tv nand backup zip that they would be willing to share? Or even a backup of /system/app and /system priv-app? I don't have a fire tv myself but I want to try installing some of the apps, more specifically the app store, on other devices. Please and thank you.
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Probably not going to work. I definitely know Netflix doesn't. But if you look for the thread talking about downgrading, there are links to most of the current software versions.

rbox said:
Probably not going to work. I definitely know Netflix doesn't. But if you look for the thread talking about downgrading, there are links to most of the current software versions.
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You were correct about them not working. Thanks for the info though.

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[Q] Confirming Kindle Fire Root

Hi guys,
I've read extensively about rooting my new Kindle fire with the latest update.
After quite a few bumps and such, I managed to finish the rooting process.
Right now I'm wondering how in the world do I know if my Kindle Fire is rooted or not as I don't see any difference whatsoever.
Also I tried to copy the Vending.apk file into my system/app folder after mounting it as read and write but everytime I do it, it does nothing so I can't install it via the app folder. Does this indicate that I do not actually have root access? When I mounted the folder it said superuser granted to the folder if that's a vital piece of info.
But my main question as indicated by the thread title would be how do I know if I have root access? If I do, why is it not allowing me to move a .apk file into the app folder?
Thanks!
This Kindle Fire Utility can check for you.
So I ran it and it says
ADB Status: Online
ADB Root: No
Boot Status: 4000
Does this mean it's not rooted?
Or put it to a real world test. See if you can launch a prog like titanium backup and have root access granted to it.
This tool will also check for you.
aoaleman said:
This tool will also check for you.
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Thanks much aoaleman! I used your app there and it says I have root access. So would you happen to know why I cannot paste the Android market installer into the app folder even after I used the Kindle utility to enable read/write? It's just not showing up to let me install it.
renegade1357 said:
Thanks much aoaleman! I used your app there and it says I have root access. So would you happen to know why I cannot paste the Android market installer into the app folder even after I used the Kindle utility to enable read/write? It's just not showing up to let me install it.
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You're welcome!
Are you on stock Kindle Fire software? It might have something to do with that, not sure.
Yeah it is on stock. So I just used the install google apps on the kindle utility and it just did everything that somehow I failed to do. It is right now working for me.
Thanks so much for the help!
I'm now looking for a way to put CyanogenMod onto it. Do you have an opinion on the CM mod and/or if it's even possible for the kindle? What extras does it provide or anything that's useful that merits getting it?
renegade1357 said:
Yeah it is on stock. So I just used the install google apps on the kindle utility and it just did everything that somehow I failed to do. It is right now working for me.
Thanks so much for the help!
I'm now looking for a way to put CyanogenMod onto it. Do you have an opinion on the CM mod and/or if it's even possible for the kindle? What extras does it provide or anything that's useful that merits getting it?
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Well if you've ever used CyanogenMod on any other device like an Android phone you will know that it's just awesome. So much you can do and you have full control of what goes on and what you can install on it. I would definitely recommend CM over Stock Kindle software.
It basically turns into a fully functional tablet.
Right now I'm running GO Launcher EX, I'm assuming that's another version of a ROM right? Sorry kinda noobish with the vocab
renegade1357 said:
Right now I'm running GO Launcher EX, I'm assuming that's another version of a ROM right? Sorry kinda noobish with the vocab
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It's okay, everybody starts somewhere.
GO Launcher EX is basically just software to reorganize your applications and how you navigate your operating system. But if you're using GO Launcher that's kind of a preview of how using CyanogenMod would be.
So is there a thread or something that lists our what cyanogen gives?
renegade1357 said:
Yeah it is on stock. So I just used the install google apps on the kindle utility and it just did everything that somehow I failed to do. It is right now working for me.
Thanks so much for the help!
I'm now looking for a way to put CyanogenMod onto it. Do you have an opinion on the CM mod and/or if it's even possible for the kindle? What extras does it provide or anything that's useful that merits getting it?
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What file browser were you using to move the file? You must use a "root browser" to modify the system directory and some of them (like sufbs) require you to mount the system dir as rw before modifying.
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beyondlife said:
What file browser were you using to move the file? You must use a "root browser" to modify the system directory and some of them (like sufbs) require you to mount the system dir as rw before modifying.
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I was using File Expert to do it. I've been lead to believe it has root access. Am I wrong?
Thanks
aoaleman said:
This tool will also check for you.
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it doesnt work on rooted 6.3, maybe they need an update
aoaleman said:
This tool will also check for you.
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so how does one go about installing this app/tool?
i'm running 6.3.1
renegade1357 said:
I was using File Expert to do it. I've been lead to believe it has root access. Am I wrong?
Thanks
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Last time when I used KFU to root my KF, I needed to re-install the Superuser app (adb install C:\kfu\software\Superuser.apk) to gain root access. I use Root Explorer as my file browser. It allows you to choose Read Only or Read/Write for the folder you are working with.
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This tool will also check for you.
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Can you clue me in on how to install this on my KF to check to see if I am rooted? I've run the KFU already, but not sure I'm rooted.
Thanks for the help!
Did you run the root on kfu? Do you have the play store?
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Websockets?

Is there anyway to get a web browser onto the kindle that has the capability to handle web-sockets?
I don't care if i have to root the device and install new OS system - would like to keep the Android setup if possible?
Thanks much!
Casey
Opera: http://chemicaloliver.net/internet/enabling-web-sockets-on-opera-mobile/
I assume you're using stock, since you weren't clear about that part. You may have to get gapps to get it from the Play Store, unless you're able to sideload it.
Dasanko said:
Opera:
I assume you're using stock, since you weren't clear about that part. You may have to get gapps to get it from the Play Store, unless you're able to sideload it.
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Ok - correct me if i'm wrong here...
My android Kindle fire OS is likely 2.3.4 which is the GAPPS package I should download. It seems that goo.im is down - is there any other place to get this package?
Also do I need to root my kindle first as you are correct I'm using a stock version.
Thanks!
chavenor said:
It seems that goo.im is down - is there any other place to get this package?
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It's working just fine for me. If you're still unable to connect to it, I can just reupload the gapps you need to a filehost.
Dasanko said:
It's working just fine for me. If you're still unable to connect to it, I can just reupload the gapps you need to a filehost.
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Got it working thanks so much for all your help!

[Q] This is probably a stupid question but I need to know.

I am a complete noob and I have a question. I am going to root my kindle fire with "Kindle Fire Utility 0.98+" and I know that I have to install permanent root, but what else on the menu do I need to install, and is there any particular order to install them, and how to UN-root if I have too.
Sorry for a stupid question but I am not accustom to these things like the younger generation.
Thanks,
Scotty
Make sure what kindle version you got. You don't want to brick it. All the tools you need should be in kfu. Good luck
rickballs said:
Make sure what kindle version you got. You don't want to brick it. All the tools you need should be in kfu. Good luck
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I have version 6.3.2 on the kindle fire. I have done research and reading but can not figure out if I need to install eveyrthing that is on the menu or what these things do. Once I figure that out, I can go ahead and root but not until.
Thank you for your reply,
Scotty
LicoricePete said:
I have version 6.3.2 on the kindle fire. I have done research and reading but can not figure out if I need to install eveyrthing that is on the menu or what these things do. Once I figure that out, I can go ahead and root but not until.
Thank you for your reply,
Scotty
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If all you need to do is root, just select the root option in the menu. It will install everything you need.
Enjoy!
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awidawad said:
If all you need to do is root, just select the root option in the menu. It will install everything you need.
Enjoy!
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Thank you so much awidawad for the reply. I think I only need root. Will I be able to Un-root if I need to or do I need something else ?
LicoricePete said:
Thank you so much awidawad for the reply. I think I only need root. Will I be able to Un-root if I need to or do I need something else ?
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I know there is, but the only option I can give you is to uninstall superuser when you are rooted. That will not give anything access to root. Is this the same as unrooting? I don't know.
Also, you could flash the stock update.zip after taking appropriate measures in TWRP and wiping the things you need to to go back to the unmodded kindle fire OS.
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Just because I am a Senior Member doesn't mean anything.
I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.
LicoricePete said:
Thank you so much awidawad for the reply. I think I only need root. Will I be able to Un-root if I need to or do I need something else ?
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Yes, just download one of the update files from KFU and install them and you will be unrooted. Or uninstall superuser after deleting su in the /system directory.

How to push CWM onto a rooted/setup FireTv?

Can someone give me a hand here? I dont want to loose the setup FireTV that I have now. Its rooted so and and so on. But does NOT have CWM. How can I flash this to the FireTV and NOT loose anything that I have on it?
mroneeyedboh said:
Can someone give me a hand here? I dont want to loose the setup FireTV that I have now. Its rooted so and and so on. But does NOT have CWM. How can I flash this to the FireTV and NOT loose anything that I have on it?
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i used the one click method from the fireTV utility in the apps section. worked perfect.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-custom-recovery-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
nhumber said:
i used the one click method from the fireTV utility in the apps section. worked perfect.
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Interesting... I just looked it up. I'll have to see how many successful flashes have been done. Assuming no issues, since its still rolling along.
adbFire offers one-click installs for CWM recovery.
mroneeyedboh said:
Can someone give me a hand here? I dont want to loose the setup FireTV that I have now. Its rooted so and and so on. But does NOT have CWM. How can I flash this to the FireTV and NOT loose anything that I have on it?
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jocala said:
adbFire offers one-click installs for CWM recovery.
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Right but on the original install of CWM you need to be on FW 51.1.0.2 or older or you would need to downgrade. And I think downgrading would mean loose of root. Which can be put back on there. But not sure how the downgrade/loose of root/re-ROOT would affect his current XBMC/Launcher/Exposed etc setup that came with his FTV ?? Maybe someone can let us know?

ROM for kindle fire non-otter-x

I know that I'm pretty late to the party here but I decided to pull out my old fire that I haven't used in god only knows how long and wanted to see if I could make it into something actually useful. I have already rooted it and have firefirefire and twrp installed but I cannot find a non otter-x rom to download and install. Does anyone know if there are any still around? All the links I've tried in the index thread appear to be dead.
Thanks
Core645 said:
I know that I'm pretty late to the party here but I decided to pull out my old fire that I haven't used in god only knows how long and wanted to see if I could make it into something actually useful. I have already rooted it and have firefirefire and twrp installed but I cannot find a non otter-x rom to download and install. Does anyone know if there are any still around? All the links I've tried in the index thread appear to be dead.
Thanks
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CyanogenMod Downloads
sd_shadow said:
CyanogenMod Downloads
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You are the man shadow! Btw, thanks, your videos are the only reason I got as far as I did. They were super helpful.
If I could ask one more favor, is there a particular build I should use from the list? Worse comes to worse, I'll try a couple and if I don't like them or they don't work I'll just restore back.
Also, do you know if the gapps are included in the builds?
Thanks again
Core645 said:
You are the man shadow! Btw, thanks, your videos are the only reason I got as far as I did. They were super helpful.
If I could ask one more favor, is there a particular build I should use from the list? Worse comes to worse, I'll try a couple and if I don't like them or they don't work I'll just restore back.
Also, do you know if the gapps are included in the builds?
Thanks again
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Gapps are not included should be some working links in http://goo.gl/VrNwpV
sd_shadow said:
Gapps are not included should be some working links in http://goo.gl/VrNwpV
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So it looks like all the cyanogenmod download links are dead, "wayback machine has not archived that URL" on all of them.
Same thing with all the links on your Gapps page. I could be doing something wrong but I doubt it.
Thanks anyway.
I was able to find and download cm-11 ((android 4.4-4.4.4 (kitkat)) on cyanogenmodroms.com but when I try to install it using twrp, I get error flashing zip. I've attached a screen shot. Any idea if I'm doing something wrong?
Thanks
Core645 said:
I was able to find and download cm-11 ((android 4.4-4.4.4 (kitkat)) on cyanogenmodroms.com but when I try to install it using twrp, I get error flashing zip. I've attached a screen shot. Any idea if I'm doing something wrong?
Thanks
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Try 2.7.0.1 twrp or higher
sd_shadow said:
Try 2.7.0.1 twrp or higher
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Does it matter if the file is "zip-otterx-twrp-2.7.0.1-recovery-f2fs.zip" if I'm not going to change to otter-x?
Core645 said:
Does it matter if the file is "zip-otterx-twrp-2.7.0.1-recovery-f2fs.zip" if I'm not going to change to otter-x?
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That will not work.
zip-openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.zip | by sd_shadow for Kindle Fire
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
sd_shadow said:
zip-openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.zip | by sd_shadow for Kindle Fire
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
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Well, I saw your reply about 5 minutes too late and I installed the otter-x twrp...
So after probably coming super close to bricking the fire and going in completely the wrong order, I somehow managed to get the otter-x bootloader, cm11 otter-x rom and gapps installed and the thing actually works! It seems to be a bit slow but I guess that's because it's a 10 year old tablet...
Anyway, thanks for all your help. All of your posts and videos are the only reason I was able to give this old fire a new life. I really appreciate all you've done.
Got fed up with how slow and laggy cm11 was so I switched over to slimkat and basically the same result. Did I do something wrong or is this normal? Is there any way to improve the speed and functionality because as it is right now, I can't really use it for anything.
Thanks

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