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Hi all,
Thanks for taking the time to read my thread. This morning I updated to kit Kat and now I just opened sygic. It says sd card access denied. So I searched it up and it turns out that I need to root my phone to change some settings as kit Kat prevents writing to the SD card I think. Is there a way without rooting my phone?
Even if need to root my phone, does rooting void my warranty? And can I get future updates via Ota /Sony pc companion?
This is really urgent because I need to use sygic over the weekend. (Stupid mobilicity doesn't have coverage in Waterloo!)
Thank you!
Cchipscookies said:
Hi all,
Thanks for taking the time to read my thread. This morning I updated to kit Kat and now I just opened sygic. It says sd card access denied. So I searched it up and it turns out that I need to root my phone to change some settings as kit Kat prevents writing to the SD card I think. Is there a way without rooting my phone?
Even if need to root my phone, does rooting void my warranty? And can I get future updates via Ota /Sony pc companion?
This is really urgent because I need to use sygic over the weekend. (Stupid mobilicity doesn't have coverage in Waterloo!)
Thank you!
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Rooting might Void your warranty also depends upon the method you use to root. yes you can get future updates as long as you are in stock rom OTA or PCC.
I see only two possibilities: root or install sygic to internal storage. There is might also third possibility for you, it works with iGo navigation, put sygic to internal storage and maps to SD card.
Thanks for the replies.
If I install sygic to my phone's storage, it doesn't need root right? And my phone is running out of space. Any recommendations for a app to sd app?
Thanks!
Cchipscookies said:
Thanks for the replies.
If I install sygic to my phone's storage, it doesn't need root right? And my phone is running out of space. Any recommendations for a app to sd app?
Thanks!
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Look for sdfix on play store that should help you restore writing privileges. ?
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ikentoy said:
Look for sdfix on play store that should help you restore writing privileges. ?
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sdfix works only on the rooted dvices.
why did those idiots from google do this?
Hi,
I'm planing to get a fire tv, root it and put a USB HD with movies into it to play on Kodi.
The FireTv will be connected with a ethernet cable to the network.
Questions:
1. Once I root it, will the firetv still get it's firmware updated?
2. Will I be able to access the USB drive (connected to the FTV) from my desktop?
3. Does the included remote works well with Kodi?
4. Any other things I should be aware of? things that don't work well, etc...?
Thanks all!
andydev said:
Hi,
I'm planing to get a fire tv, root it and put a USB HD with movies into it to play on Kodi.
The FireTv will be connected with a ethernet cable to the network.
Questions:
1. Once I root it, will the firetv still get it's firmware updated?
2. Will I be able to access the USB drive (connected to the FTV) from my desktop?
3. Does the included remote works well with Kodi?
4. Any other things I should be aware of? things that don't work well, etc...?
Thanks all!
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1. yes. Browse the General forum here, it will explain the good, the bads and the don't do or you won't have root anymore.
2. yes, if you run a ftp server on the aftv. Few other ways to access it, but if you are looking to just move movies over to it, then ftp would be good enough.
3. yes
4. Read the forums here before you do anything and you won't be surprised.
Thanks for the reply.
I just found out that the latest firmware is not rooted yet.
Do I need to be rooted to sideload SPMC?
Will I be able to FTP to it without rooting?
Cheers!
andydev said:
Thanks for the reply.
I just found out that the latest firmware is not rooted yet.
Do I need to be rooted to sideload SPMC?
Will I be able to FTP to it without rooting?
Cheers!
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You can install SPMC (or XBMC or whatever).
Pretty sure I'm using this, and it doesn't seem to require root. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lutey.FTPServer
KarlP said:
You can install SPMC (or XBMC or whatever).
Pretty sure I'm using this, and it doesn't seem to require root. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lutey.FTPServer
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Thank you.
I always thought that you need to root to be able to access the USB port.
andydev said:
Thank you.
I always thought that you need to root to be able to access the USB port.
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That's two different things. You don't need root for FTP, but you do if you want to add USB storage.
Hi Members.
I am planning to buy me an AFTV.
I have got many movies on an external hdd. At the moment I am using my bluray player to watch these movies.
I can use xbmc on the AFTV.
I have red that the AFTV doesn't connect to external devices connected to the USB port. Does that mean that I won't be able to watch the movies on the external HDD even if I use xbmc?
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Hi Members.
I am planning to buy me an AFTV.
I have got many movies on an external hdd. At the moment I am using my bluray player to watch these movies.
I can use xbmc on the AFTV.
I have red that the AFTV doesn't connect to external devices connected to the USB port. Does that mean that I won't be able to watch the movies on the external HDD even if I use xbmc?
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No root available for current firmware as of yet. So no unfortunately you won't be able to use the USB for YOUR HDD. You need to block OTA updates via your router if you want to stay on current firmware in the hope a root will become available.
chantelle310 said:
No root available for current firmware as of yet. So no unfortunately you won't be able to use the USB for YOUR HDD. You need to block OTA updates via your router if you want to stay on current firmware in the hope a root will become available.
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I don't know which firmware is on the aftv.
My friend got the device yesterday from amazon delivered. He doesn't know what to do with it he offered it to me.
So it would be better to get a older aftv with an older firmware?
motorazrv3 said:
I don't know which firmware is on the aftv.
My friend got the device yesterday from amazon delivered. He doesn't know what to do with it he offered it to me.
So it would be better to get a older aftv with an older firmware?
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If a root is a must then I'd suggest that yes.. Unsure off the top of my head which is the firmware that's root able but Im sure it's easy findable on here.
This guide can help you to determine which version you have:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-dete...ersion-and-rootability-on-first-setup-screen/
motorazrv3 said:
I don't know which firmware is on the aftv.
My friend got the device yesterday from amazon delivered. He doesn't know what to do with it he offered it to me.
So it would be better to get a older aftv with an older firmware?
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Seeing you are from germany:
All fireTVs sold from amazon germany have the new (so far) unrootable firmware, so you won't be able to connect your usb hdd directly to the ftv, you can, however, play movies from a network share like a NAS.
How possible is it, that there will be a root for the newest Version?
I have only external HDD's an no NAS, therefore i need a option to use the USB-Port on the ATV...
Cruzius said:
How possible is it, that there will be a root for the newest Version?
I have only external HDD's an no NAS, therefore i need a option to use the USB-Port on the ATV...
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you can always plug the drives into another PC in the house and use SMB to access the content over the network, this works perfectly and have all my media shared like this
Thanks for the hint but i don't wan't to use my PC for Media Sharing...
Cruzius said:
Thanks for the hint but i don't wan't to use my PC for Media Sharing...
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Many newer routers allow the same functionality. The USB port on the FireTV is useless for mass storage devices without root. The FireTV hasn't been rootable since July. I'm not holding my breath, but it would be nice. I'll pick up a few more if it does ever become rootable again.
Hello,
I am coming from the Symbian world and am new to Android so sorry for my maybe noob questions.
I used to mount ISOs as a CD ROM drive with my old Nokia Symbian handset, now I would like to know it this is also possible with Android.
I think there must be a way, because when you connect your Z1C via USB to a PC, a notification appears for installing the PC Companion Software. And if you tap on it the Z1C mounts a CD Drive with the setup files for it.
So can we use this to mount our own ISOs?
You've answered your own question. What are you trying to acheive?
I want to mount a live CD for Linux. So is it possible when the phone is rooted and I just find the ISO file and replace it with mine?
Found using "mount live cd android" - http://let-the-reader-understand.bl...w-to-use-your-android-phone-as-linux.html?m=1
XperienceD said:
Found using "mount live cd android" -
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Thank you I will try it.
I was hoping for an easier solution for a new user like me.
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I read the instruction now but this is not what I was looking for actually...
I just wanted to run the iso as a rescue disk in live cd mode or installation disk.
Thought that might have done the trick, back to Google then I guess unless others have an idea.
forum dailymobile net/forums/symbian-3-mods-request-and-discussion/64688-mod-phone-cd-rom.html
This is how easy it was on Symbian
ASLANOO said:
This is how easy it was on Symbian
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You'd think it would be as easy then with Android. Have you have seen this already, if not - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softwarebakery.drivedroid&hl=en
drive droid is great, I use it all the time, but you need root for that
XperienceD said:
You'd think it would be as easy then with Android. Have you have seen this already, if not - play google com/store/apps/details?id=com.softwarebakery.drivedroid&hl=en
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That app just sounds perfect... My Z1C is not rooted yet, I wanted to wait until LP but this would definitely be the killer reason for rooting it now.
Has anyone tried it with the Z1C already? Does it work for us with root or do we have to use a custom kernel too, which would force me to unlock the bootloader.
ASLANOO said:
That app just sounds perfect... My Z1C is not rooted yet, I wanted to wait until LP but this would definitely be the killer reason for rooting it now.
Has anyone tried it with the Z1C already? Does it work for us with root or do we have to use a custom kernel too, which would force me to unlock the bootloader.
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sure, it works without UB, just root
my first gen fire tv box, I root it by kingroot, everything works fine. but after I use super me to get super su, resatart. then the box stacks at amazon splash start screen. Anybody can give any idea how to hardware reset? help :crying:
I do not want to give you a hard time but why you guys do not read before doing it. There are few post here mentioning that boxes get bricked if you use supersu-me. Can you connect to it through adb? The only way to get it back if somehow rbox will release an unbrick image as he did for firetv 2
sardiswolf said:
my first gen fire tv box, I root it by kingroot, everything works fine. but after I use super me to get super su, resatart. then the box stacks at amazon splash start screen. Anybody can give any idea how to hardware reset? help :crying:
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Same thing happened to me with fire stick but not stuck on amazon logo but fire TV stick logo.
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READ ME!
If you read the Kingroot thread on this forum, located here. You will find that the authors of Kingroot have taken exception to the author of SuperSu and anyone else who uses it in their programs to replace Kinguser, because of the claims of conflicting programs and/or malicious coding. Kingroot authors counter claim that programs like Super-Sume improperly remove Kingroot leaving orphaned files which may cause problems. But the author of Super-Sume says his program will not brick your device.
Most people have had no luck installing SuperSu on their devices after being rooted by Kingroot even though Kingroot authors claim they could co-exist on the same device, because Kingroot has added a restriction regarding SuperSu. So consequently those who have gotten SuperSu installed on their Kingroot rooted devices have ended up with problems.
Don't install random stuff via root without custom recovery! Its just as effective as a pull and pray people. You need some protection.
Just be patient!!
hope rbox will bring out some unbrick rom. is any other way to do the hardware reset. open the box and short somewhere? Please give me a hint.
sardiswolf said:
hope rbox will bring out some unbrick rom. is any other way to do the hardware reset. open the box and short somewhere? Please give me a hint.
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There's really nothing you can do if you have a locked firetv1 box that is bricked.
rbox said:
There's really nothing you can do if you have a locked firetv1 box that is bricked.
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even it was rooted and I put super su there. I remenber can short the the chip somewhere to get the recovery mode.
sardiswolf said:
even it was rooted and I put super su there. I remenber can short the the chip somewhere to get the recovery mode.
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There's many ways to force it into recovery, but there's not much you can do from there.
You could follow the hardware rooting instructions to get access to the flash chip, and then rewrite the system.img... but that's about it.
rbox said:
There's many ways to force it into recovery, but there's not much you can do from there.
You could follow the hardware rooting instructions to get access to the flash chip, and then rewrite the system.img... but that's about it.
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do you have thr 5.0.5 system.img ? since it is bricked, may try, otherwise throw in the garbage.
sardiswolf said:
do you have thr 5.0.5 system.img ? since it is bricked, may try, otherwise throw in the garbage.
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@AFTVnews.com has posted the update url for 5.0.5 for firetv1. You just need to run sdat2img on it to get the full system.img.
rbox said:
@AFTVnews.com has posted the update url for 5.0.5 for firetv1. You just need to run sdat2img on it to get the full system.img.
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good to hear that, but where is the link, and after I get that img file, what do I need to do. Thanks
sardiswolf said:
good to hear that, but where is the link, and after I get that img file, what do I need to do. Thanks
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Can't really walk you through this. But you could wait until I post the prerooted rom for firetv1. And extract the system.img from that.
rbox said:
Can't really walk you through this. But you could wait until I post the prerooted rom for firetv1. And extract the system.img from that.
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Thanks, I will wait for your rom and use aftvnew post the unbrick way to do factory reset.
looks like the usb keyboard could not make it get into factory reset area.
Same problem here. used SuperSU me and now the box is stuck on Firetv logo.. It looks like emmc soldering is the only way which is pretty scary and possibly not worth the hassle... Did you get any further with recovering?
mrchrister said:
Same problem here. used SuperSU me and now the box is stuck on Firetv logo.. It looks like emmc soldering is the only way which is pretty scary and possibly not worth the hassle... Did you get any further with recovering?
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no way to solve it. bought another brand tv box.
I will try a emmc hardware root to revive the box. I hope rbox will release a bootloader for firetv gen 1 soon
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mrchrister said:
I will try a emmc hardware root to revive the box. I hope rbox will release a bootloader for firetv gen 1 soon
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If your bootloader isn't already unlocked and you bricked a FireTV 1, there isn't anything that can be done from a software perspective.
i was hoping to dd system.img through hardware emmc soldering. do you think this could work to revive it?
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I have a fire stick tv 2nd gen (tank) on firmware 5.2.8.7. Hard to find current info for this device. Attempted unlock from my open media vault server with amonet-tank-v1.2.2.zip and got as far as 'identifying device' part however nothing happens while shorting. it says it cannot find series while i am not shorting. the guide says to 'update' to 5.2.6.9 (an older firmware). I am to understand that you can indeed downgrade this device via adb commands however any links directed to 'amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net' are expired. Am I wasting my time? Is it too late to customize this device?
I also have a (sheldon) and it has been updated beyond 7.2.7.3. Are there any options left to return to that firmware? Also if I purchase a new one to manually update am I also out of luck considering the first stept before registration is updating?
I am obsessively researching this and wasting a lot of time out of fear for breaking rules or ridicule. Any help would be an asset. Tutorials often assume a lot. Thanks in advance.
rocklite said:
the guide says to 'update' to 5.2.6.9 (an older firmware).
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the guide doesn't say downgrade This update was a thing from the early days... forget about it.
rocklite said:
Is it too late to customize this device?
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The later tank sticks got a factory burned efuse to block the exploit. If you can't see a mediatek phone device in lsusb while shorted, the unlock won't work for your stick
rocklite said:
I also have a (sheldon) and it has been updated beyond 7.2.7.3. Are there any options left to return to that firmware?
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Option is to sell... and buy another (vulnerable) one...
i will have to do my best to find one. thank you very much. you have saved me a lot of time.
i was lucky enough to get my hands on a 'Fire TV Stick Lite' w/ 'Fire OS 7.2.4.2 (PS7242/2897)'. how do i get 7.2.7.3 on here? (sorry for being a total noob.)