I just wanted to put this info out there quickly, will come back later with greater detail. I had Fire Phone US unlocked 32 GB with OS 4.6.3, which automatically updated to 4.6.6 today. To my great relief, the device was not bricked (despite previous root).
My previous arrangement was that I had 4.6.3 rooted with Kingroot, used SuperSU me to switch to SuperSU, and purchased SuperSU Pro 2.46. I turned the Survival Mode feature on prior to the OTA update.
After the update to 4.6.6, I was no longer rooted. I ran Kingroot 4.65, which rooted successfully (followed immediately by SuperSU me) so now I am running Fire OS 4.6.6, rooted, with SuperSU 2.46. Once again, I have turned on survival mode.
Not sure if the SuperSU survival mode helped, but thought I would put it out there in case it was relevant to my success.
Play Store won't run for me at the moment, but I'm sure I can get it working. Other than that I'm good to go.
So Kingroot will safely root 4.6.6?
WishIKnewThisStuff said:
So Kingroot will safely root 4.6.6?
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Yes confirmed .
so actually when i use kingroot and its rooted. all i have to do is to install superuser and it will replace kinguser?
Phone geek wayne said:
so actually when i use kingroot and its rooted. all i have to do is to install superuser and it will replace kinguser?
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No, to replace kingroot's kinguser with superuser you should use the paid app Super-Sume Pro or follow the free directions at w0lfdroid.com.
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Hi peeps, looked at rooting my nice new G3 and went in for the kill with towel root [emoji16] only to find out didn't support my version. Decided to go with purpledrake (not got there yet) found a couple of apps not working because of root which root checker says I don't have. My question is do I need to root now regardless even if only to unroot? To get things back to normal?
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Hi peeps, looked at rooting my nice new G3 and went in for the kill with towel root [emoji16] only to find out didn't support my version. Decided to go with purpledrake (not got there yet) found a couple of apps not working because of root which root checker says I don't have. My question is do I need to root now regardless even if only to unroot? To get things back to normal?
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After rooting, did you install SuperSU?
Also, there's StumpRoot as a 3rd option.
That's just it. Towel root told me my phone wasn't supported and root checker says I don't have root, yet the app in question says I do so super user seems a bit pointless.
stigslim said:
That's just it. Towel root told me my phone wasn't supported and root checker says I don't have root, yet the app in question says I do so super user seems a bit pointless.
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SuperSU is needed after you root to give apps root access. Try to install it, if it works, you're rooted and you can go along with your rooted apps.
Otherwise, try StumpRoot (Towel and Purple's didn't support my version either), install SuperSU and enjoy your root apps!
Tried to install it with no luck. Seems something's gone wrong somewhere.
Says I need to manually 're root of I just upgraded to android 4.3. As it can't install su binaries.
Sent from my LG-D855
stigslim said:
Tried to install it with no luck. Seems something's gone wrong somewhere.
Says I need to manually 're root of I just upgraded to android 4.3. As it can't install su binaries.
Sent from my LG-D855
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Time to give StumpRoot a shot then.
Yeah I think your right. The only issue left is the app I want to use fails when rooted and the root cloak module/app doesn't currently support it [emoji20]
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Well i tried stump root and got nowhere [emoji20] looking like purple is my only way forward. And if i want to use that particular app then root, unroot is the only way forward. [emoji45]
I have tried to follow the instructions for the Kindle Fire but that is not working and I have not found a thread that specifically gives directions on how to install and make the google play store work on this device.
I have downgraded my software and rooted my phone so that step is done.
I have attempted to follow the directions in downloading and using ES File.
I have downloaded many versions of the play store and play services but all seem to crash or give errors at some point. Please help!!!
I need google play!!
Did you install xposed framework and hdxposed? (You have to open xposed, install itself and activate hdxposed)
Installed HDXPOSED
Ok i installed xposed and activated hd xposed now what?
Follow this guide, it works. (it is in this forum)
[GUIDE] Make FireOS looks and feel like normal android
Normally all things should work now when you follow my guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2898921
If you have questions you can ask me directly
So if I have version 3.6.5 (AT&T) will this work?
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gino23 said:
So if I have version 3.6.5 (AT&T) will this work?
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You gotta downgrade to 3.5.0 first then factory reset, then download towel root and root the phone, install SU, disable OTA, then Xposed...
Disable OTA is not necessary when installing xposed with hdxposed
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You gotta downgrade to 3.5.0 first then factory reset, then download towel root and root the phone, install SU, disable OTA, then Xposed...
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Would you happen to know where to get specific directions for the above? I've done the UNLOCKED fire phones (that was easy to install Google Apps), but I bought 1 used Fire Phone that was locked to AT&T and has 3.6.5 and the procedure I'm used to just doesn't work (constant gapps crashing).
Also, I did SIM unlock this phone...can i update it to 3.6.8 or is it stuck on 3.6.5 regardless?
Thanks!
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Would you happen to know where to get specific directions for the above? I've done the UNLOCKED fire phones (that was easy to install Google Apps), but I bought 1 used Fire Phone that was locked to AT&T and has 3.6.5 and the procedure I'm used to just doesn't work (constant gapps crashing).
Also, I did SIM unlock this phone...can i update it to 3.6.8 or is it stuck on 3.6.5 regardless?
Thanks!
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After I downgraded I had apps crashing to, to fix that you will have to do a factory reset, since the reset I have had no crashes. Every thing I have read says do not upgrade if you want root access, but you can downgrade and root anything up to 3.6.8, my even include 3.6.8 but to a search to make sure, root is on 3.5.0 and after root you can not upgrade and keep root..
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After I downgraded I had apps crashing to, to fix that you will have to do a factory reset, since the reset I have had no crashes. Every thing I have read says do not upgrade if you want root access, but you can downgrade and root anything up to 3.6.8, my even include 3.6.8 but to a search to make sure, root is on 3.5.0 and after root you can not upgrade and keep root..
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I didn't downgrade. It was my understanding the AT&T locked phones are at 3.6.5 and unlocked are at 3.6.8 and the two are not compatible (you can't upgrade a locked phone to 3.6.8).
I'm not interested in rooting, but just want the simple GAPPS install experience I had with my unlocked 3.6.8 phone.
By factory reset, you mean wipe it?
I want to root a new Fire Phone that came with Fire OS 4.6.1 (461013320) and upgrade to the latest Fire OS.
The phone came with an unlocking code, if that matters.
I've read through the rooting threads, and there seems to be a lot of old and conflicting info.
Is it best to root before upgrading to the latest Fire OS, or best to upgrade the Fire OS to the latest version first? I'm not planning on using CM at this time.
Is there a way to root Fire OS 4.6.1 or later without using King Root? It seems that most of the suggestions involve King Root, but then people express significant concerns about what King Root really installs. After using King Root, many people are then going through tedious processes to get rid of all the King Root stuff, and switch to SU.
I would prefer not to lose root during future Fire OS updates.
In summary, I have a new Fire Phone with Fire OS 4.6.1 that I want to root and be updated to the latest Fire OS. What is the fastest, cleanest, and safest way to accomplish this task?
Unfortunately, right now Kingroot is the only (known) method to root the Fire Phone. Then, as you said, it's recommendable to switch to SU. It's the only way, sorry.
Thanks Sergio. I thought I read a post that someone found another way to root. It was in one of the Kingroot threads, but I've been having trouble finding it. I'll keep looking.
Is it best to OTA update the Fire OS to the latest version before or after obtaining root? Do OTA's cause users to lose root?
Update before rooting, but first make sure that the last FireOS update is rootable (if FireOS 5 reaches the Fire Phone, this can't be emphasized enough).
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I thought I read a post that someone found another way to root. It was in one of the Kingroot threads, but I've been having trouble finding it. I'll keep looking.
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Hi, is this the post you are looking for: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61854585&postcount=106
You can root using kingroot and then use Super-Sume to remove it.
Sorry to jump in but on a related subject I've been on rooted 461 for a few months can I still use super sume or does it have to be deployed immediately after root?
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Sorry to jump in but on a related subject I've been on rooted 461 for a few months can I still use super sume or does it have to be deployed immediately after root?
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Well, if you left the "auto update over wifi" option activated, (can be found in the KingUser app, not Kingroot, just to be clear) then it may have updated itself by now.
Reason why I mention this: Super-Sume is only available in the paid version. gatesjunior removed the free version from the Play Store.
So you could give it a shot with the "old" free version, that you backed up earlier *wink wink* and hope that it still works with your current "King apps".
In general: no, it doesn't have to be used immediately after Kingroot install. And since the Kingxteam is cranky, it will be the old cat and mouse game and gatesjunior will need to adjust his tool from time to time...
I managed to root my Fire Phone (Fire OS 4.6.3, T-Mobile Netlock) coupla seconds ago with Kingroot, so it's everything OK.
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I managed to root my Fire Phone (Fire OS 4.6.3, T-Mobile Netlock) coupla seconds ago with Kingroot, so it's everything OK.
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It's not that using Kingroot is bad per se, but that some of us (the ones that care about our data) prefer using root methods that come from reliable sources. We use SuperSU because it was developed by a XDA user we trust, and if a backdoor or vulnerability is detected, we can always PM him to get it patched. The same cannot be said about Kingroot, that uses only-god-knows-what to root the device, automatically installs a bloatware app and makes it very hard to uninstall without losing root. If you aren't concerned about who could be using your data, Kingroot is no bad for you.
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Hi, is this the post you are looking for: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61854585&postcount=106
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Thank you Jack! That's the post.
Has anyone else tried this? Seems like a better idea than Kingroot.
sergio687 said:
It's not that using Kingroot is bad per se, but that some of us (the ones that care about our data) prefer using root methods that come from reliable sources. We use SuperSU because it was developed by a XDA user we trust, and if a backdoor or vulnerability is detected, we can always PM him to get it patched. The same cannot be said about Kingroot, that uses only-god-knows-what to root the device, automatically installs a bloatware app and makes it very hard to uninstall without losing root. If you aren't concerned about who could be using your data, Kingroot is no bad for you.
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'k, can I safely uninstall this app with the Chinese name, it keeps bugging me with some kinda ad-crap?
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'k, can I safely uninstall this app with the Chinese name, it keeps bugging me with some kinda ad-crap?
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If you uninstall that bloat app, you'll lose root. That's one of the reasons why Kingroot is not reliable. There's not any reason at all for a root app to come with a "device management" app, and even if so, the developer wouldn't need to make it so hard to delete it without losing root. It's shady, and anyone (myself included) could think that it opens possibilities that the Kingroot combo does more than just rooting.
Getting Kingroot to root the device and then replace it with SuperSU is not mandatory, but recommendable. You decide what you do with your device
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If you uninstall that bloat app, you'll lose root. That's one of the reasons why Kingroot is not reliable. There's not any reason at all for a root app to come with a "device management" app, and even if so, the developer wouldn't need to make it so hard to delete it without losing root. It's shady, and anyone (myself included) could think that it opens possibilities that the Kingroot combo does more than just rooting.
Getting Kingroot to root the device and then replace it with SuperSU is not mandatory, but recommendable. You decide what you do with your device
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I see, so Super-sume would help me get rid of KingRoot and this annoying adware (it is not even adware in a language I speak), right?
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I see, so Super-sume would help me get rid of KingRoot and this annoying adware (it is not even adware in a language I speak), right?
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Right.
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Or you could use the method @jack9955 mentioned last page.
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Right.
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Or you could use the method @jack9955 mentioned last page.
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No problem, I installed Super-Sume, the phone rebooted one time or two and now KingUser & adware is gone and SuperSU was installed. Awesome!! :good: :highfive: :fingers-crossed: :laugh:
I just ordered a Fire Phone off eBay so i'm still waiting to get my hands on it. I don't know what OS is on it, so I figured just to be on the safe side, it could have 4.6.4....as far as KingRoot goes.......do I install KingRoot, then go download Super-Sume, install that, then go remove KingRoot?
Hi, I have a brand new, stock, unlocked, international version GT-I9195I, which I updated to Android 4.4.4 before attempting to root. I attempted to follow the instructions given here for root access. I didn't realize until just now that these instructions were for a slightly different model, the GT-I9195, not the GT-I9195I.
Two questions: first, have I done any harm by attempting to flash the GT-I9195 recovery onto my GT-I9195I? (It still boots and appears to work normally.) Second, where are the instructions to get root access for this particular model (Baseband version I9195IXXU1AOB1)? I found a thread here for installing TWRP but it doesn't seem to mention how to get root...
Use kingroot for rooting...just install the app and press root
Sorry for taking so long to reply. Thanks for the advice! Kingroot was successful on the second attempt at obtaining root access.
However, I do have a follow-up question. Can I install a superuser app like SuperSU, then uninstall kingroot, and still retain root access? Kingroot's Purify feature shut down my alarm clock app and some others I want to run at startup, and toggling apps in the "Auto-start" setting of kingroot seems to have no effect. I uninstalled Purify but it still interferes.
Yes, you need to use Super Sume: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=darkslide.com.supersumepro
Hi, im planing to root my AFTV stick with Kingroot.
What services, apps, bloatware will you recommend to disable in order to free some ram and improve user experience?
Thanks!
Antieco said:
Hi, im planing to root my AFTV stick with Kingroot.
What services, apps, bloatware will you recommend to disable in order to free some ram and improve user experience?
Thanks!
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Some have blocked the kingroot app from calling home? Look in the forums if you want to do that? I also recommended blocking ota updates from amazon once rooted! & finally don't try to use Super Sume or Super Sume Pro because quite a few have bricked after a reboot after successfully swapping kingroots su for the super su (you have been warned).
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Some have blocked the kingroot app from calling home? Look in the forums if you want to do that? I also recommended blocking ota updates from amazon once rooted! & finally don't try to use Super Sume or Super Sume Pro because quite a few have bricked after a reboot after successfully swapping kingroots su for the super su (you have been warned).
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Many thanks.
Is it possible to load xposed as the bootloader is locked and no custom recovery is known?
You can use xposed without a recovery.... BUT.... It is not recommended! rbox a Developer in the AFTV thread Is working on a recovery for our device & also a prerooted rom so for now just root, block ota amazon updates & then wait until he's ready to release it, then we can start messing with xposed!
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