Hi, got my Kindle Fire but after first boot connecting to my wifi network and downloaded and installed the update. After that Wifi doesn´t work anymore... (just sometimes for some seconds) Tried to reinstall the Update and so on, but nothing solved my wifi problem.
whatever... I rooted my kindle Fire and also want to install some apps..
but to install the market or another app I need a File Manager.
Can´t download one cause my wifi doesn´t work...
So is it possible to install an app (e.g. file manager) without wifi?
Thanks!
masterc1111 said:
So is it possible to install an app (e.g. file manager) without wifi?
Thanks!
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Yes, via adb. Grab the adb package that makes up the rooting process and then you can do adb install blah.apk
You have a guide for a beginner?
Thanks!
masterc1111 said:
You have a guide for a beginner?
Thanks!
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not really, but maybe this will work:
Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349652
Download adb.zip from that post.
Unzip it.
go into the directory.
run:
./adb-mac install blah.apk
If your on windows:
adb install blah.apk
You just need to make sure drop the .apk files you want to install into the same directory as adb. Makes it easier..otherwise you have to include the path to the .apk file:
./adb-mac install /var/tmp/blah.apk
Does that help?
Thanks! Worked fine Now I can do something with my kindle!
Sideload wondermachine. It does the same things but does it automatically
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Sideload wondermachine. It does the same things but does it automatically
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you still need a file manager in order to sideload wondermachine in the first place and without Wifi the only way to do that is via adb.
can you use sideload wondermachine without rooting the Fire and install apps that way? If so, how do you access those apps to install on the Fire?
this forum really needs to get some regulations, and proper rulings. Questions arent supposed to be in development.
So I am looking to buy an amazon fire tv. I talked to someone at customer service and they said it will come with the new update so I won't be able to root it. I want to know if there is a way to install apk's without root? Thank you.
bnichs5 said:
So I am looking to buy an amazon fire tv. I talked to someone at customer service and they said it will come with the new update so I won't be able to root it. I want to know if there is a way to install apk's without root? Thank you.
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Ya you can install apps all the time but if the app requires root no go !
Click here for thread with more info
The best way is if you have something like a Logitech K400r Keyboard and you install the following through ADB sideloading:
Terminal Emulator (allows ADB on Fire TV itself)
Opera Browser (access to apk files and much,much more)
ES File Explorer (management and many other useful things like finding out the directory and name to type in Terminal for ADB installs)
And finally,App Stores like 1Mobile and Appchina (although Chinese only,so it is hard to navigate)
You can't directly install the apps downloaded by 1mobile,but you can rename them to short names for the ADB install command to install them that way.
I can't remember the kill and start commands before Terminal Emulator works since I've had root priviliges for so long.
I think it was "ADB Connect localhost" for the first step though.
ok, something really simple somebody may be able to help me with, not sure if its possible, but i want to store a few images onto my fire tv, so i can use them with my xbmc setup as wallpapers, my device isnt rooted, as its the uk version that got sent out today, ive installed dropbox, and es file explorer but their is no option to save. anybody know if this is possible? its driving me crazy. ive also tried uploading with the amazon cloud drive app, the pictures show up on the photo section on my home screen, but thats it... is their any way i would find these in the root access?
thanks
I think you should be able to use adb to push them to the SD card. Try one of the fireTV utility apps for a GUI.
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chantelle310 said:
ok, something really simple somebody may be able to help me with, not sure if its possible, but i want to store a few images onto my fire tv, so i can use them with my xbmc setup as wallpapers, my device isnt rooted, as its the uk version that got sent out today, ive installed dropbox, and es file explorer but their is no option to save. anybody know if this is possible? its driving me crazy. ive also tried uploading with the amazon cloud drive app, the pictures show up on the photo section on my home screen, but thats it... is their any way i would find these in the root access?
thanks
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Connect to the Fire TV via ADB (WIndows guide and Mac guide)
Then use the command:
Code:
adb push C:\path\to\image.jpg \sdcard\
This will transfer any file from your PC to the \sdcard\ directory of your Fire TV. Root is not needed.
You guys are the best... Thank a lot!
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Connect to the Fire TV via ADB (
Then use the command:
Code:
adb push C:\path\to\image.jpg \sdcard\
This will transfer any file from your PC to the \sdcard\ directory of your Fire TV. Root is not needed.
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having a little trouble, could you tell me where im going wrong?
chantelle310 said:
having a little trouble, could you tell me where im going wrong?
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Change the c:\path\to to actually be the correct path to the image file on your computer (for example c:\users\images\Photo.jpg)
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Change the c:\path\to to actually be the correct path to the image file on your computer (for example c:\users\images\Photo.jpg)
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Will give that a try now.. Thank you.
New ground for me... Can you tell lol
Since you want these in XBMC, you can do in XBMC using the file manager too.
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Since you want these in XBMC, you can do in XBMC using the file manager too.
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Can I do it directly from my mac without having to sideload?
Still no luck
I don't think its finding the adb program. Are you running the command from the folder where adb resides?
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Still no luck
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The command is slightly different between Mac and Windows. The command I gave you is for Windows. Here is what you should enter since you're on a Mac:
First, change to the directory where you have adb by running this command:
Code:
cd /Users/channy/Desktop/platform-tools/
Then move the file to your Fire TV by running this command:
Code:
./adb push /Users/channy/Desktop/platform-tools/wallpapers/Breaking-Bad-Simpsons-2362199.jpg /sdcard/
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The command is slightly different between Mac and Windows. The command I gave you is for Windows. Here is what you should enter since you're on a Mac:
First, change to the directory where you have adb by running this command:
Code:
cd /Users/channy/Desktop/platform-tools/
Then move the file to your Fire TV by running this command:
Code:
./adb push /Users/channy/Desktop/platform-tools/wallpapers/Breaking-Bad-Simpsons-2362199.jpg /sdcard/
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absolute life saver, ive given myself the biggest headache trying to fix this all day, thanks alot,
ps, been following your page on twitter for a while just realised
chantelle310 said:
absolute life saver, ive given myself the biggest headache trying to fix this all day, thanks alot,
ps, been following your page on twitter for a while just realised
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Awesome. Glad you got it working! And glad you're enjoying the site.
Here are a couple tips:
If you move the adb file from the platform-tools folder into your /Users/channy/ folder, you can just open terminal and start running "./adb" commands without first doing the "cd..." command.
Also, on mac you can drag and drop files into the terminal window instead of typing the full path to the file. For this case you would type "./adb push ", then drag the image onto the terminal, then type " /sdcard/". Note the space at the end of the first part and the beginning of the second part.
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Awesome. Glad you got it working! And glad you're enjoying the site.
Here are a couple tips:
If you move the adb file from the platform-tools folder into your /Users/channy/ folder, you can just open terminal and start running "./adb" commands without first doing the "cd..." command.
Also, on mac you can drag and drop files into the terminal window instead of typing the full path to the file. For this case you would type "./adb push ", then drag the image onto the terminal, then type " /sdcard/". Note the space at the end of the first part and the beginning of the second part.
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Even better.. Thankyou for that info. Whilst I caught you online.. Little off topic but do I need to block OTA updates? I plan on eventually rooting when/if it becomes available. And if so... The only way I can do this as I'm on stock firmware would be to use the block domain methods with my router?
chantelle310 said:
Even better.. Thankyou for that info. Whilst I caught you online.. Little off topic but do I need to block OTA updates? I plan on eventually rooting when/if it becomes available. And if so... The only way I can do this as I'm on stock firmware would be to use the block domain methods with my router?
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If you have any interest in rooting it's always best to block updates. At the very least that way you can choose whether you want to install the update or not.
If you're not rooted, your best option is to block the update domains via your router. If that isn't something you can do, you can always sign up for a free OpenDNS account and block the domains that way. You would just need to enter the OpenDNS DNS IP addresses into your Fire TV's settings, just like in this guide.
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If you have any interest in rooting it's always best to block updates. At the very least that way you can choose whether you want to install the update or not.
If you're not rooted, your best option is to block the update domains via your router. If that isn't something you can do, you can always sign up for a free OpenDNS account and block the domains that way. You would just need to enter the OpenDNS DNS IP addresses into your Fire TV's settings, just like in this guide.
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You're awesome. Thank you very much. My xbmc setup is now looking exactly how I wanted it with your help.
Slingplayer for Fire TV apk..can anyone install it and do an adb pull for me? IT's a FREE app
I want to test it on the nexus player bu do not have a fire tv stick to pull it from myself. I already got it from the app store...now all i need is the apk.
Thanks to anyone who can help me out!
What's the cmd line for pulling apk?
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What's the cmd line for pulling apk?
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Well if you already have adb setup then you would need to first connect to the fire tv via wireless adb. I think its
"adb connect {192.168.X.XXX)" for the fire tv
then we need to find where the apk is installed on the device so:
"adb shell pm list packages" to get the full name of the package then:
"adb shell pm path com.example.someapp" To get the path of the file
It should be in the /data/app/ folder so the path would be:
"/data/app/com.example.someapp.apk"
Then the command would be:
"adb pull /data/app/com.example.someapp.apk"
It will dump the app onto your computer wherever you have adb installed
If you can get it working please let me know and upload the file here. I'm sure im not the only one that could benefit!
Thanks
You can use EsExplorer to back up the apk then transfer it elsewhere.
I installed the app but found it only supported the newer units and not my old Slingbox AV do I uninstalled it.
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/ob1hzo4g50h6u6i/com.slingmedia.slingPlayerFireTV-1.apk?dl=0
Is there any way you could re post the link? In need of it.
can anyone post the Slingplayer for Fire TV apk again? I want to the in my Android TV
i tried to sideload update.bin yesterday but in cmd it said "can't read update.bin". I checked adb drivers by typing "adb devices" and i worked. There's no errors during download process. I tried to put .bin file from download, desktop and C:/ but still not success. Can you help me?
The easiest (laziest ^^) way is to put the .bin file in the ADB folder. This way, you don't have to type the full path.
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The easiest (laziest ^^) way is to put the .bin file in the ADB folder. This way, you don't have to type the full path.
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Thanks much! Now i want to ask you a question: when i sideloaded successfully i went to stock fire os. i installed gg play and could download app too. Now i can't. i go to gg play app it show only a loading circle and never complete. i tried to wipe data by titinium backup and reinstall 4 apk but still stuck at that circle. Can you help me?
Sorry, I haven't used Google Play & services in a long time on Fire OS, so my infos on that are not up to date.
I will test the microG framework on Fire OS soon and report back, but this is a method for advanced users, since it requires more preparation & some maintenance from time to time.
You already know the thread for Google Play on the Fire Phone, it contains the most recent information but there still can be a dozen reasons why it doesn't work on your device right now, too many possibilities.