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[N2E][1.1] TouchNooter 2.1.31

This Nooter is officially supported by The Nooter Project for Nook Simple Touch​
I'm not adding certain things because I don't believe they should be available as part of a rooting kit designed to give users more control of their devices. Things such as additional readers or CPU Clocks are up to the user to install themselves and needlessly putting them in Nooter creates app bloat that a user may or may not want. You can always drop Apps you want into \nooter\data\app and they will install automatically when you root the device. This Nooter is designed with the sole purpose of opening up the possibilities of the device by giving users Root, Google Apps, and other Apps which make the device more usable as an android device than just an e-reader.
What it does:
Enables ADB via uRamdisk
Installs adbWireless
Installs Button Savior
Installs NookTouch Tools
Installs Amazon Marketplace
Installs su and Superuser.apk
Installs ADW + E-ink Friendly Theme
Installs Busybox & Busybox Installer/Uninstaller
Installs Gapps (Gmail, Market, Youtube, Others)
Installs NookColor Tools (To Enable Non-Market Installs)
System Files that get Modified:
/system/build.prop - Enabling Google Check In
packages.xml - Allows Gapps to install properly.
framework.jar - Should allow a proper Android ID to generate.
Changes:
January 26, 2012 -
Tested Fix: ADW not installing - Caused by spaces in ADW's Filename in 2.1.26
Added: Amazon Marketplace, Opera Mini
January 26, 2012 -
Added: adbWireless, SuperManager (Root File Manager, APK Manager, other useful tools), Busybox Installer/Uninstaller
Untested Fix: Market 1 Day wait
Updated: busybox, ButtonSavior.apk, su & SuperUser.apk
November 20, 2011 -
Removed: GoLauncher, LiveWallPaper Picker, maybe some other stuff.
Added: New Market, ADW with Black Minimalist Theme, NookTouchTools.
New: Rooting Image
June 24, 2011 -
Removed: Multitouch Permission
Added: Modified framework.jar
June 22, 2011 - Fixed: Script not running at boot.
June 20, 2011 - Initial Release
Before you begin:
You must already have a registered Nook Simple Touch
You must have a Gmail/Youtube linked Account. IF you used a Gmail account for B&N Registration you should use that one for this process.
You must either have dd (Linux) or WinImage (Windows) software.
You must have an external microSDCard reader or this will not work. Using the Nook Simple Touch can result in it becoming unusable (bricked).
You must have enough intelligence to follow instructions.
Let's get started:
Download TouchNooter from here: touchnooter-2-1-31.zip - Uploaded
Linux: Unzip and use dd if=touchnooter-xx-xx-xx.img of=/dev/sdcard (where xx-xx-xx is the version number)
Windows: Unzip and use WinImage to "Restore Virtual Hard Disk Image" to your SDcard.
Windows Alternative: https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/+download
If you wish to use Underclocking follow these steps
Download Underclock.zip from uploaded attachments
Unzip it and place the data folder in /nooter/
Check that the com.antutu.CpuMasterFree folder is in the /nooter/data/data folder
Check that com.antutu.CpuMasterFree.apk is in /nooter/data/app
Power off your Nook Simple Touch.
Insert TouchNooter SDcard into your Nook Simple Touch.
Power on your Nook Simple Touch.
You should see the new TouchNooter boot screen, follow all instructions.
That was the hard part, now to the simple stuff.
Upon boot unlock your screen.
At the Android Welcome Screen skip Sign In.
Enable Location Services when given the option.
Connect to Wifi and launch Youtube from ADW's App Drawer (Or the App Drawer of your Choice).
Click the Menu button (The right one in the middle of the status bar).
Select "My Channel" and Login using your Gmail Account.
Exit Youtube and Launch Gmail from ADW's App Drawer.
Sync your Gmail Account and Exit. (If it fails to sync that is fine.)
At this time Market fails and you must wait up to a day. Just check it every so often. Future updates should fix this.
Open up Market and Accept Terms and Service.
If you made it this far your nook should be successfully Rooted. Go Download an App to make sure.
Enable Non-Market Installs by running the NookColor Tools App.
If your Youtube fails to launch Uninstall and Reinstall Youtube from /data/app
Go to Settings > Device Info > SdCard > UnMount > Format
Thanks To:
XorZone - NookTouchTools - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289894 - Sorry, been busy, credit where credits due.
Torimu.Joji - For the configurations for CPU Master Free that allows simple automated underclocking
xevious - Kick starting my brain to get this update out
mali100 - modified framework.jar for 1.1
eded333 - Repackaged Gapps, the idea that may fix 1 Day Market Issue.
ros87 - uRamdisk
nemith - helping me figure out getting it to run at boot.
JesusFreke - For getting root.
MrMuffin - For the original Market Hack that we're using.
If I'm using an app in TouchNooter and you would like Credit/Thanks, or to have it removed, please PM me, otherwise I might not see your requests
Currently Working On: School

What's great info but are you going to still develop it to make gapps working?

domi.nos said:
What's great info but are you going to still develop it to make gapps working?
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If I can find a way to do it without killing the device I will.

Works great
Hi
It works great, thanks.
Beside the full GApps do you know if there's a way today to get the Market working on a firmware 1.1 with TouchNooter 1.11.11 ?

ZeAuReLiEn said:
Hi
It works great, thanks.
Beside the full GApps do you know if there's a way today to get the Market working on a firmware 1.1 with TouchNooter 1.11.11 ?
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Go through all the steps manually with something like noogie. The reason TouchNooter can't do it is because to get the script to run requires the the system to boot, replacing the files while the system is active will cause the system to crash when you go to reboot it to complete the steps for Market. Because of this to install Gapps you have to use a method that doesn't require the system to be active like Noogie.
Another method which would allow us to add Gapps, is if someone completed a version of CWM for Nook Touch.

Dear Gabriel,
somehow i gained working market on my Nook with 1.1. I used the older touchnooter with subplanted framework.jar and uRamdisk (wifi one). Then i've done all steps as in guide. Market however didn't saw any applications. I removed youtube app, and it started working! Then updated market to that one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15084704&postcount=51 using adb.
"adb install -r Vending.apk"
And right now i'm cool.

I've done the root for 1.1 manually, and it was a bit of a pain, so everybody should be thanking Gabrial here for streamlining the process a bit and not having to hunt down all the elements necessary to make a rooted Nook useful. (It's not actually difficult, but nobody has centralized *all* of the info even if much of it can be found in the Knowledge Base thread, including e.g. that you need Busybox even for something as simple as the cp command.)
domi.nos-
Is the -r switch for reinstallations any different than removing the old Vending.apk and then installing the new one? I still have not got market 100%; search won't work. Is it working for you? It's not really that big a deal because I only need a few apps but all the same it'd be nice...

Is it necessary to revert to original Nook ROM (the backup I've made before rooting the Nook Touch)?

No as a see it does not search. ;/ But in my opinion it is more important to find out why did my nook (any everyone elses' as i presume) disappear from pc market website.
But as i remember in the previous 1.01 software market couldn't do true way of searching, it was only showing most used searches.

This may sound dump, but I don't have a lot of knowledge with android yet.
This root is without any google apps, Can I download the google apps apks and install them on my device?

Dark_hawk,
From what I read from Gabrial, the only way to install Gapps if when nook is booting, and there is no safe way as from now. I'm still checking, though.
My experience so far? 1.1, touchnootered with 1.11.11, backup recovered with titanium backup pro (which worked quite well, I might add), and besides market, everything else is working?
I'm looking for info on how to install Gapps, or market at least, but no luck yet. Gabrial mentioned something about using noogie, but I don't even know where to look for Gapps version that may work on Nook STR>

(Hard method)
First, install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19201466&postcount=352
Then try this, it should work:
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor:Manual_market_enable
and if search dosn't work, this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15084704&postcount=51
(Easy method)
Follow this guide:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156539
Read post 7, it explains how to do it easily.

How can I install Side-loaded APK?
I think, its dumb NB question... but I can not figure out, how I can install side-loaded APKs... I copied APKs to Nook but just not find a way to install them on nook... Is this something simple ? or not that simple as I think?

WORKS WITH 1.1.0 and gapps!
eded333 said:
(Hard method)
First, install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19201466&postcount=352
Then try this, it should work:
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor:Manual_market_enable
and if search dosn't work, this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15084704&postcount=51
(Easy method)
Follow this guide:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156539
Read post 7, it explains how to do it easily.
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The Easy method above worked perfectly with my new nook running 1.1.0.
all I would add is that I got search working in the market by toggling "allow non market apps" in Nook Tools app, then installing the vending.apk file from my sd card with ES file explorer as an application. just select yes when it asks you to replace system app.
To get ES file explorer to begin with, I scrolled thru the whole list of top free apps, which took awhile.
Apps that I was able to install and work:
ES file explorer, Facebook, Google reader, Google voice, XDA app, Opera mobile, Opera mini, Google+, Quickpic and Paint easy.
Thanks to everyone for all the hard work that made it easy for a N00b like me to root and customize my NST!

Orz-Orz said:
I think, its dumb NB question... but I can not figure out, how I can install side-loaded APKs... I copied APKs to Nook but just not find a way to install them on nook... Is this something simple ? or not that simple as I think?
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+1 It seems ES File Explorer is not installed!

Well, I followed the recipe:
- Restored
- Resetted
- Updated to 1.1.0
- Touchnootered with 1.6.24 and framework and uramdisk for 1.1.0
- Three locked boots (at least 5 minutes each)
- When tried without SD, got back to regular nook!!!!
I did register, though, after reset. Would that make a difference???
Gotta try.

I've tried to install ESFile Explorer through browser but with no results. Besides, browser crashes when, for instance, I try to write something on google.

One way to side-load apk's
Orz-Orz said:
I think, its dumb NB question... but I can not figure out, how I can install side-loaded APKs... I copied APKs to Nook but just not find a way to install them on nook... Is this something simple ? or not that simple as I think?
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The way I did it was to copy apk's to my SD card, then download a file explorer/manager app from the market (my personal favorite is ES file explorer), which allows you to view the contents of your SD card, and select apk's to install.
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apeine said:
Well, I followed the recipe:
- Restored
- Resetted
- Updated to 1.1.0
- Touchnootered with 1.6.24 and framework and uramdisk for 1.1.0
- Three locked boots (at least 5 minutes each)
- When tried without SD, got back to regular nook!!!!
I did register, though, after reset. Would that make a difference???
Gotta try.
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It sounds like you did it the exact same way I did. Just to make sure did you delete the old Framework and uramdisk files, then copy/rename their replacements to match the original files? i.e. framework.jar and uRamdisk
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myself11 said:
I've tried to install ESFile Explorer through browser but with no results. Besides, browser crashes when, for instance, I try to write something on google.
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I think the easiest way to get it would be from the market. if you haven't updated the vending.apk file to fix searching the market then you would have to use the category buttons at the top of the market to browse for it and install it.

Yes, I deleted the old version, installed uRamdisk usb 1.1 and framework 1.1.jar and renamed them properly (same name as erased files).
Did it all over again, no registering, and same result: after running for 3 times, went back to regular nook STR!!!

Forget about the restart the process three times, do it like this:
1) Use nookRestore to restore /system.
2) Erase and Deregistered to wipe /data
(If it dosnt let you, force it shutting down your nook, then starting it up, and when the screen flickers press right and left bottom buttons, hold for 5+ seconds).
3) Register, or not, as you preffer.
4) Apply 1.1 firmware update.
5) Open the TouchNooter 1.6.24 image and inside the nooter folder, search and substitude the uRamdisk for this one http://www.multiupload.com/CJ981FWPJG
and framework.jar for this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19201466&postcount=352.
6) Use the new TouchNooter 1.6.24 to root your device. Follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1132693
If it dosnt work, try again until it works.
7) Continue with registering: Youtube (401 error) --> GMail --> Market.
8) Download adb, and unzip it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124160&page=6
download this vending apk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124160&page=6
and sqlite3:
http://www.sqlite.org/sqlite-shell-win32-x86-3070900.zip
copy the apk and sqlite3 tothefolderyouunzippedadb/platform-tools , open cmd and then:
cd tothefolderyouunzippedadb/platform-tools
adb connect yournooktouchip
Now we are going to enable non market apps use my method, or what madmachinist said:
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount -t ext2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
sqlite3 settings.db "update secure set value=1 where name='install_non_market_apps';"
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
adb reboot
now when NST reboots:
cd tothefolderyouunzippedadb/platform-tools
adb connect yournooktouchip
adb install Vending.apk
adb reboot
You are done, everything should work now.

How to install google play store into a phone bought from China

umm... I found there are many guys has the problem. When he want to install a google play into an android phone bought from China,always failed.
This thread just for noob of an andorid device. I'm also a noob lol..
I posted the method at Blogger. now paste here. Take huawei Ascend G330D U8825D as an example:
1. Make sure your Ascend G330D rooted. This is must be request.
2.Find 2 or 3 apk:
a>GoogleServicesFramework(Check your phone via RE explorer)
b>GoogleLoginService
c>Google play store(lastest version is better)
3.Copy those 2 or 3 apps to your phone(Internal or Extend are ok)
4.Copy them into System/app via RE.explorer
5.Restart your phone.
6.You will find the Google play and now login with your google account.
Video Guide on Youtube: http://youtu.be/Hfam7mCOAAo
Blogger address: http://xjarl.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-install-google-play-store-into.html
All the apk needed are in attachment, you can download it and decompress.

I gave this a try but it has removed my Google account and it no longer appears as an option under accounts. Help please :crying:

risolto
aussiem8 said:
I gave this a try but it has removed my Google account and it no longer appears as an option under accounts. Help please :crying:
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So I solved my problem with the Xperia S LT26i Chinese:
I found the rom ITA LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_Generic_Italy.zip
and I installed it with flashtool
It was very simple
I did not understand if the device is rooted now
Now the device is fully Italian as if I had bought in my country
Ciao!

Changing file permissions was critical
Thanks for the information and the attachments xjarl!
This worked perfectly for me, but only after I changed the permissions on the 3 files! I bought a Coolpad (Yulong) 8022 with Android 2.3.7 in China through China Mobile. I rooted the phone but was unable to install Google Play until I found this post. I downloaded the attachment, extracted the files and copied the 3 APK files to my system/app folder and rebooted. After installing Google Play and running it, I could browse all the apps in the store but I could not download or install them. The progress bar didn't move.
So I launched Root Explorer and went to the system/app folder. Then I changed the permissions of the 3 APKs: GoogleServicesFramework.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk and Google_Play-v3.8.17.apk to rw-r--r-- to match all the other files in the folder and rebooted. Since then everything has been working fine! Now I can browse the App store and download and install files without a problem!
So, the steps I recommend are:
1. Root your phone.
2. Download the attachment above.
3. Extract GoogleServicesFramework.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk and Google_Play-v3.8.17.apk from the RAR file and copy them to the system/app folder on your phone with Root Explorer.
4. In Root Explorer click Mount R/W. Change the permissions of the 3 files to match the permissions of the other files in the folder (rw-r--r--). Then click Mount R/O and exit Root Explorer.
5. Reboot your phone.
6. Go to Accounts & Sync in your phone's settings, click Add account and enter your Google/GMail account details.
7. Go to your apps and Launch Google Play.
I'm guessing that this will work on any Android phone. Good luck!

Thanks for shared.
I get the same problems, but my phone use Spreadtrum CPU SC6820 and it very hard to root.
If not root then can use this solution?

Root required
trucpv said:
Thanks for shared.
I get the same problems, but my phone use Spreadtrum CPU SC6820 and it very hard to root.
If not root then can use this solution?
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Hi - I believe you will need to root your phone first - I used SuperOneClick to root my phone. I wish you good luck!

It is a very good solution and I tested in my China mobile Note2: GT-N7108 and it works fine.
Thank you very much.
xjarl said:
umm... I found there are many guys has the problem. When he want to install a google play into an android phone bought from China,always failed.
This thread just for noob of an andorid device. I'm also a noob lol..
I posted the method at Blogger. now paste here. Take huawei Ascend G330D U8825D as an example:
1. Make sure your Ascend G330D rooted. This is must be request.
2.Find 2 or 3 apk:
a>GoogleServicesFramework(Check your phone via RE explorer)
b>GoogleLoginService
c>Google play store(lastest version is better)
3.Copy those 2 or 3 apps to your phone(Internal or Extend are ok)
4.Copy them into System/app via RE.explorer
5.Restart your phone.
6.You will find the Google play and now login with your google account.
Video Guide on Youtube: http://youtu.be/Hfam7mCOAAo
Blogger address: http://xjarl.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-install-google-play-store-into.html
All the apk needed are in attachment, you can download it and decompress.
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whoa, i didn't even KNOW android version didn't have playstores. I thought it's like build like 100% always pre installed on all android devices

permissions
when tried to move/copy using RE the 3 files to system/app got the next message "You cannot paste here because the file system is read-only"
any suggestions?
does it mean my phone is not rooted properly?
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ok - found. i missed the "click Mount R/W". now it is working!!!
but now google sync is now working
will appreciate...
Thanks!!

sync = useless item )

Crashing
I hope someone can help me here. I have a Green Orange N1.
The first thing i tried was to simply install vending apk.
App was crashing before loading.
I tried this method and followed all steps
Root - adding 3 apk to system/app - set permissions- but no luck. Google play still crashes.
I tried also with different G Play versions and still i can't access the application.
Do you have any idea about other steps?

Gorelk said:
I hope someone can help me here. I have a Green Orange N1.
The first thing i tried was to simply install vending apk.
App was crashing before loading.
I tried this method and followed all steps
Root - adding 3 apk to system/app - set permissions- but no luck. Google play still crashes.
I tried also with different G Play versions and still i can't access the application.
Do you have any idea about other steps?
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I have the same problem, like you I tried diferents G play versions but no luck too, aplication crashes; I don't know why??, my phone have android 4.1.1. Please some help here..?

jsoto77 said:
I have the same problem, like you I tried diferents G play versions but no luck too, aplication crashes; I don't know why??, my phone have android 4.1.1. Please some help here..?
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I got it working by downloading different versions of GoogleServicesFramework
i have found 3 versions on the first page searching for GoogleServicesFramework.apk on google
One of them was 2.3M not 4M and it worked. i have also downloaded different GoogleLoginService
Now all google apps work perfectly except for voice search... looks like it doesn't connect.
I can give commands and it keeps searching. don't know if it depends on the GoogleLoginService i installed.
My solution is probably messing up something.
It would be really nice to know which versions of Framework or LoginServices are available andhow to choose the right ones for 4.2 or 4.1.
hope someone can explain here

Can you upload your working apks, please
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apks
jsoto77 said:
Can you upload your working apks, please
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try with this set of apks, these worked for me.
i cannot post links so i write it like this:
www
.4shared
.com/zip/7lqifKQk/G-apks.html

Thanks I will try it!!!
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Thanks Gorelk, those gapps works perfectly now I can use play store I also add GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk and GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk and can sync too :good::laugh: also I'll upload the apks Gapps CalendarSync ContactSync.

try flashing Google Apps zip...
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This kinda works with a bit of play around
These files are KING!!!!
This method works if you root your phone!
I rooted my phone(Samsung Galaxy S4) bought from China loaded with spam and bloatware. The phone by default has a whole load of crap installed into the system apps folder and can't be deleted unless rooted!!!
I rooted using:
Odin3 v3.07
cofface_I9500_cwm_recovery_en_new.tar
Google_play.rar
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1_3_2300_0
System App Remover
Root Explorer
Step 1: Put phone in USB debugging mode in order for ODIN to successfully detect and install 'cofface_I9500_cwm_recovery_en_new.tar'
Step 2: Power phone on holding Volume Down, Menu Button and Power Button. (This put it in download mode)
Step 3: Plug phone into PC(Ensure USB drivers have been installed)
Step 4: Open ODIN
Step 5: Select PDA and locate 'cofface_I9500_cwm_recovery_en_new.tar'
Step 6: Click Start (Sit back it takes a few)
Step 7: Once completed immediately unplug battery before phone restarts.(This apparently ensures the CWM will root the phone for S4 new security)
Step 8: Power phone on using Volume Up, Menu Button and Power Button.
Step 9: Root phone option
Step 10: Install from SD card
Step 11: Select the CWM option
Step 12: Restart phone from the options
Step 13 : Super User app should now be installed on the phone
Step 14 : Given that you can't access google play you may need to download apps via pc or web browser on your mobile.
Step 15 : Download the following apps a) Root Explorer b) System App Remover.
Step 14 : Be smart and write down the names of the apps you need to remove and take note of the icons.
Step 15 : Delete what you can through System App Remover (Some will not delete through this app but you'll understand a little later)
Step 16 : Once you've deleted what you can, open Root explorer.
Step 17 : Copy the Google Play files (There are 3) into a directory you can find on your phone.
Step 18 : These files should be stored on SD in Root Explorer, Tap Hold and Move.
Step 19 : Go to System then Apps.
Step 20 : Paste and extract the folder.
Step 21 : Delete the remaining apps that System App Remover couldn't remove.( be careful deleting the wrong apps can be troublesome)
Step 22: NB!!!! Change the permissions on theses 3 apps to all permissions or your phone will keep bringing up alerts and freezing!!!!!
Step 23 : In any event copying the framework from another device you will be forced to do a Factory Reset to have it all fully functional!!!!
This worked for me. Thought I'd put the full list of instructions because it took me a few hours to gather all this info from a mix of sites.
All credit to everyone I resourced to finally get this working!!! This seems to have been an unresolved one on many sites with no tutorials for newbs.
xjarl said:
umm... I found there are many guys has the problem. When he want to install a google play into an android phone bought from China,always failed.
This thread just for noob of an andorid device. I'm also a noob lol..
I posted the method at Blogger. now paste here. Take huawei Ascend G330D U8825D as an example:
1. Make sure your Ascend G330D rooted. This is must be request.
2.Find 2 or 3 apk:
a>GoogleServicesFramework(Check your phone via RE explorer)
b>GoogleLoginService
c>Google play store(lastest version is better)
3.Copy those 2 or 3 apps to your phone(Internal or Extend are ok)
4.Copy them into System/app via RE.explorer
5.Restart your phone.
6.You will find the Google play and now login with your google account.
All the apk needed are in attachment, you can download it and decompress.
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Click to collapse

jsoto77 said:
Thanks Gorelk, those gapps works perfectly now I can use play store I also add GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk and GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk and can sync too :good::laugh: also I'll upload the apks Gapps CalendarSync ContactSync.
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when i used this file ...my phone bootloop

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Need help rooting Kindle Fire gen 2
(Another weekend.. another attempt!)
I have a Kindle Fire Gen 2
System Version: Current version 10.5.1
Serial number starts with D0026
OS: Windows 7
I have looked at this thread/post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247493
And am trying to following this rooting tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959
When I get to this step:
Step 1: Type this in the window, hitting enter after each line.
cd ..\..\Root
runme.bat
I get these results:
Code:
Device type:
0) New Z2 Root Method by cubeandcube (thanks man!)
1) 2014 root (thx jcase for nice pwn binary :) and xsacha for the exploit)
2) Xperia Root by cubeundcube
3) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
4) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
5) Old
6) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 1
Exploit type:
0) xsacha Z2 Tablet Root
1) jcase Z1S Root (make sure to download the pwn binary first from XDA thread!)
Make a choice:
Please connect your device with enabled USB-Debugging ...
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
and then it does nothing.
after a while.. I tried to quit, and got this:
Code:
Terminate batch job (Y/N)? n
Copy needed files ...
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
..........................
I have performed the Windows 7 mod here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36373627#post36373627
I have also verified the ADB drivers as mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
"Once this driver has been properly installed you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface" under "Kindle Fire" in the Windows Device Manager which is located by Right Hand Mouse Click Computer, Choose Properties, then Devices or Device Manager. Expand the tree. Expand Kindle. This is where you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface"."
^^ which I do show/have in my Device Manager
Can anyone help me getting my Kindle Fire Gen 2 rooted? Or suggest something I may have overlooked/not done correctly?
thanks.

xl97 said:
(Another weekend.. another attempt!)
I have a Kindle Fire Gen 2
System Version: Current version 10.5.1
Serial number starts with D0026
OS: Windows 7
I have looked at this thread/post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247493
And am trying to following this rooting tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959
When I get to this step:
Step 1: Type this in the window, hitting enter after each line.
cd ..\..\Root
runme.bat
I get these results:
and then it does nothing.
after a while.. I tried to quit, and got this:
I have performed the Windows 7 mod here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36373627#post36373627
I have also verified the ADB drivers as mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
"Once this driver has been properly installed you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface" under "Kindle Fire" in the Windows Device Manager which is located by Right Hand Mouse Click Computer, Choose Properties, then Devices or Device Manager. Expand the tree. Expand Kindle. This is where you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface"."
^^ which I do show/have in my Device Manager
Can anyone help me getting my Kindle Fire Gen 2 rooted? Or suggest something I may have overlooked/not done correctly?
thanks.
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reboot pc
try a different USB port

sd_shadow said:
reboot pc
try a different USB port
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done as suggested (rebooted.. tried 2 different USB ports)
my results:
Code:
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry =
= (15.06.2014) v36 =
======================================================================
Device type:
0) New Z2 Root Method by cubeandcube (thanks man!)
1) 2014 root (thx jcase for nice pwn binary :) and xsacha for the exploit)
2) Xperia Root by cubeundcube
3) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
4) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
5) Old
6) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 1
Exploit type:
0) xsacha Z2 Tablet Root
1) jcase Z1S Root (make sure to download the pwn binary first from XDA thread!)
Make a choice: 1
Please connect your device with enabled USB-Debugging ...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Kindle does nothing.. sits on home screen
funny thing now.. when I plug/un-plug the kindle from the USB port.. I am no longer getting the 'prompt' asking me what I want to do.. (open folder..etc)

xl97 said:
done as suggested (rebooted.. tried 2 different USB ports)
my results:
Kindle does nothing.. sits on home screen
funny thing now.. when I plug/un-plug the kindle from the USB port.. I am no longer getting the 'prompt' asking me what I want to do.. (open folder..etc)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try kingroot
KINGROOT Thread
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xl97 said:
done as suggested (rebooted.. tried 2 different USB ports)
my results:
Kindle does nothing.. sits on home screen
funny thing now.. when I plug/un-plug the kindle from the USB port.. I am no longer getting the 'prompt' asking me what I want to do.. (open folder..etc)
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Edit!:..
sd_shadow said:
try kingroot
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Indeed it does! Thank You! Take~Care!
For one I have yet to find any root on XDA or elsewhere that is working on the KF2 System Version 10.5.1 Be sure that you have Enable ADB in Settings > Security set to on. Also be sure you have Allow installation of Applications / From unknown Sources in Settings > Device set to on.
After that please enter the folder Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36\stuff and open a command prompt - I use elevated cmd prompt in my context menu so all I need to do is right mouse click on the folder where I wish cmd prompt to open and select > Open command window here as Administrator.. If you wish you can download the .reg file to give you this option with instructions if needed here...
Code:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47415-open-command-window-here-administrator.html
Once cmd prompt is open in that folder please type....
adb devices
You should see a message something like
List of devices attached
D026A0A0328601E8 device
If not I would UNinstall any drivers you have installed > Reboot > INstall the drivers linked below > reboot and try the above steps again...
Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cizq7o8mwwqh9ji/Kindle_Fire2_ADB_Drivers.zip
If still no listed devices after opening cmd prompt > adb devices then I would check your factory cable maybe try another.
My apologies if this is to be no help. Take~Care!

rb2tfm said:
Edit!:..
Indeed it does! Thank You! Take~Care!
For one I have yet to find any root on XDA or elsewhere that is working on the KF2 System Version 10.5.1 Be sure that you have Enable ADB in Settings > Security set to on. Also be sure you have Allow installation of Applications / From unknown Sources in Settings > Device set to on.
After that please enter the folder Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36\stuff and open a command prompt - I use elevated cmd prompt in my context menu so all I need to do is right mouse click on the folder where I wish cmd prompt to open and select > Open command window here as Administrator.. If you wish you can download the .reg file to give you this option with instructions if needed here...
Code:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47415-open-command-window-here-administrator.html
Once cmd prompt is open in that folder please type....
adb devices
You should see a message something like
List of devices attached
D026A0A0328601E8 device
If not I would UNinstall any drivers you have installed > Reboot > INstall the drivers linked below > reboot and try the above steps again...
Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cizq7o8mwwqh9ji/Kindle_Fire2_ADB_Drivers.zip
If still no listed devices after opening cmd prompt > adb devices then I would check your factory cable maybe try another.
My apologies if this is to be no help. Take~Care!
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update:
ok.. well things are looking up! lol
* I am now getting a prompt when I connect the KF to the PC.. (so I can open up folders/directories..etc)
* I also now get a number back in the device list (adb device command suggested above) as well.
I tried the ROOT and QEMU steps above again.. and the device is now being somewhat responsive (as in rebooting when the screen says it will..etc)
most lines that say::
UNABLE TO CHMOD....
FAILED TO COPY FILE...
QEMU always ends with 'ROOTING FAILED!' message..
but at least its a start in the right direction!
@sd_shadow -
If RootKing approach is still recommended.. I have a some questions from quickly reading the link/overview.
* this can -not- be installed after install? (am I reading that correctly?)
* do I use the desktop or .apk approach?
* If .apk...this is done by transferring the file to my KF.. where does it get transferred to? (and how to 'run it')
thanks.

xl97 said:
update:
@sd_shadow -
If RootKing approach is still recommended.. I have a some questions from quickly reading the link/overview.
* this can -not- be installed after install? (am I reading that correctly?)
* do I use the desktop or .apk approach?
* If .apk...this is done by transferring the file to my KF.. where does it get transferred to? (and how to 'run it')
thanks.
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Cool on the looking up =) My apologies for butting in as obviously I'm not sd_shadow....
As I stated in my original post before the edit I have found nothing but kingroot that will work.
So honestly, before you root, unless you have a file manager / explorer already installed on your kindle, I would go to the amazon store on your kindle and download / install ES File Explorer. The one I was working on did not have one installed and it gave me issues due to not being able to locate and install the .apk's unless they were from the amazon store where it could auto-install after downloaded.
Code:
http://www.amazon.com/ES-Mobile-File-Explorer/dp/B008K6HN8I/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1458374068&sr=1-1&keywords=es+file+explorer
No settings in ES File Explorer need to be messed with until after root and then I would change the settings to use the recycle bin, show hidden files, root explorer ( root explorer, when enabled will try to get root permission... Just allow it access when prompted ) and a few others, but the rest are simple and I am sure you can get it to your liking.
After ES File Explorer is installed then I would go to the bottom of the first post here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
and download the attached KingRoot4.1-release-20150703-for-xda.apk if you downloaded with the kindle then just use ES file explorer to locate the KingRoot4.1-release-20150703-for-xda.apk , select it and it will install. Once installed, run the kingroot app.. it 'may' say there is not root for the device but run it anyway because it will root it.
Remember... No one twisted your arm on rooting your device.... You chose to do so and No damage is done to the device by rooting it.
After root then back to what I said earlier...
I would change the settings to use the recycle bin, show hidden files, root explorer ( root explorer, when enabled will try to get root permission... Just allow it access when prompted ) and a few others, but the rest are simple and I am sure you can get it to your liking.
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From there you should probably go through this thread awhile if you haven't
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228539
Need anything else... Just let us know. Take~Care!

xl97 said:
Edit!:..
Indeed it does! Thank You! Take~Care!
For one I have yet to find any root on XDA or elsewhere that is working on the KF2 System Version 10.5.1 Be sure that you have Enable ADB in Settings > Security set to on. Also be sure you have Allow installation of Applications / From unknown Sources in Settings > Device set to on.
After that please enter the folder Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36stuff and open a command prompt - I use elevated cmd prompt in my context menu so all I need to do is right mouse click on the folder where I wish cmd prompt to open and select > Open command window here as Administrator.. If you wish you can download the .reg file to give you this option with instructions if needed here...
Once cmd prompt is open in that folder please type....
adb devices
You should see a message something like
List of devices attached
D026A0A0328601E8 device
If not I would UNinstall any drivers you have installed > Reboot > INstall the drivers linked below > reboot and try the above steps again...
update:
ok.. well things are looking up! lol
* I am now getting a prompt when I connect the KF to the PC.. (so I can open up folders/directories..etc)
* I also now get a number back in the device list (adb device command suggested above) as well.
I tried the ROOT and QEMU steps above again.. and the device is now being somewhat responsive (as in rebooting when the screen says it will..etc)
most lines that say::
UNABLE TO CHMOD....
FAILED TO COPY FILE...
QEMU always ends with 'ROOTING FAILED!' message..
but at least its a start in the right direction!
@sd_shadow -
If RootKing approach is still recommended.. I have a some questions from quickly reading the link/overview.
* this can -not- be installed after install? (am I reading that correctly?)
* do I use the desktop or .apk approach?
* If .apk...this is done by transferring the file to my KF.. where does it get transferred to? (and how to 'run it')
thanks.
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I don't always go back and look for edited posts
so if you add information/questions
please add a new post, even if it just says see edit
root king should work, and should be safe
I'm not sure what is meant by "cannot be installed after install" means?
yes, use desktop or apk
if using apk, allow unknown sources on Fire, download apk with Web browser on Fire, after downloading is complete click on download complete notification bar, there will be a install prompt
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Hello
I stupidly bricked my kf2, I thought I could do it without a fastboot cable.
the guide I was following was https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_otter2
Got to step 6 no problems, kindle rebooted I missed what happened but it said something about having to wipe/format system then rebooted. now it just shows kindle logo for 5 seconds and then reboots and then again
I have ordered a cable after destroying 6 trying to make a fastboot one but going to be waiting weeks from china.
Anyways not the first device I have bricked and likely not the last, my question is what procedure should I follow when I do get it as I dont want to do more damage.
Thank you in advance

@rb2tfm - thanks!
@sd_shadow - thanks as well!
so to re-cap:
I have a fresh system restored KF Gen 2
I downloaded, and installed ES File Explorer.
I downloaded, and installed KingRoot (.apk file)..
When download was complete I ran KingRoot file....
Ran through some screens, had button saying TRY ROOT AGAIN.. I clicked it.. and waited until numbers were done counting..etc..
I walked away and came back to me being at the 'home' page... of the KF..
(page says to go to Google play and download root checker.. but I cant because when I go there is says browser (SILK) not supported)
If I load KingRoot again.. it shows home page with a count -down- from 100% and always seems to stop @ 56%? (Security Index/Checking running state...)
ES File Explorer settings have been changed to allow Root Exploring, Recycle Bin and Show Hidden Files as well..
At this point I'm not really clear what my next step is?
Go to this thread and try to install google play?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228539
My end goal here is to install the latest version of Android that I can on this device.. (or at least the latest that runs the best!)
Which 'ROM' is suggested for this step (once I get there?)
thanks!

@rb2tfm -
 @sd_shadow -
After a reboot of the device...
and running KingRoot again..
I got the message Root successful, share with friends?
and the Security Index now shows 100% (with text of running state.... under it still)
I'm guessing I'm rooted now? lol..
but really un-clear what my next step is?
thanks!

Honor 7
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dibbler.c said:
Honor 7
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huh?
Is this a response to me?
What does that (Honor 7) mean?

xl97 said:
@rb2tfm -
@sd_shadow -
After a reboot of the device...
and running KingRoot again..
I got the message Root successful, share with friends?
and the Security Index now shows 100% (with text of running state.... under it still)
I'm guessing I'm rooted now? lol..
but really un-clear what my next step is?
thanks!
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you need to install the 2nd bootloader from Hashcode
see his thread
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xl97 said:
huh?
Is this a response to me?
What does that (Honor 7) mean?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just spamming
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link to 2nd bootloader thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100963
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Bricked KF2 trying to install 2nd bootloader. It now turns on, shows the standard boot screen and immediately goes blank except for a white triangle in the middle with an exclamation point inside of it.
I can get it into fastboot mode with my factory cable, but I have no idea how to get it back to working condition.

Album problem : black picture

Hello everyone
First sorry for my bad english
I have a sony xperia z1 compact for almost 3 years. It's on 5.1.1 the last update. I was beginning to meet a storage problem so I wanted to root my smartphone. I used kingroot, it worked successfully. I don't use SU, i want only use link2SD & Greenify.
But the album Sony application does not hear it like this:
1 ) All pictures I receive are black, I can see the thumbnail in the message but when I open it is black ... Of course I can not choose something else to open (QuickPic example), Album of sony is priority. I can't choose : Clear default actions. And when I want to write a message, I could not see any thumbnail photo to send...
->
->
2) i try to unistall Album with kingroot. It's work but now problem with the overview picture of the camera. Thumbnail photo work when i open with quickpic.
3) I search here and i see : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/album-app-black-images-t2839153 . The last post work for thumbnail. But nothing for this black picture i receive...
someone have this problem with Album of sony? how can i use Quickpic in first without erase Album? Because i don't have the choice when Album's intalled
Thank you very much

Seiiib said:
Hello everyone
First sorry for my bad english
I have a sony xperia z1 compact for almost 3 years. It's on 5.1.1 the last update. I was beginning to meet a storage problem so I wanted to root my smartphone. I used kingroot, it worked successfully. I don't use SU, i want only use link2SD & Greenify.
But the album Sony application does not hear it like this:
1 ) All pictures I receive are black, I can see the thumbnail in the message but when I open it is black ... Of course I can not choose something else to open (QuickPic example), Album of sony is priority. I can't choose : Clear default actions. And when I want to write a message, I could not see any thumbnail photo to send...
->
->
2) i try to unistall Album with kingroot. It's work but now problem with the overview picture of the camera. Thumbnail photo work when i open with quickpic.
3) I search here and i see : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/album-app-black-images-t2839153 . The last post work for thumbnail. But nothing for this black picture i receive...
someone have this problem with Album of sony? how can i use Quickpic in first without erase Album? Because i don't have the choice when Album's intalled
Thank you very much
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Never heard of it. Best things to try would be - make sure Album is updated to latest version, wipe cache an/or data for Album, wipe device cache/dalvik. Also, from what I've read, Kingroot may not be desirable. Now that you're rooted, maybe just switch to SU

thank you
So i tryed to switch on superSU but doesn't work too!
First i used this tutorial :
Extract the contents of Replace_Kinguser_with_SuperSU-v2.4 .zip and copy the "mrw" folder on the internal memory of your device. This folder should contain four files.
Execute Terminal Emulator.
In the window of the terminal, type
Code: Select all
su
and confirm
Give root permissions
Also in the terminal window, type the following command:
Code: Select all
sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
and validate.
If asked whether you want to uninstall Kingroot, accept: D
A series of lines scroll on the screen, in the end, SuperSU runs, put the binary update and reboot
SuperSU can't install binaire. Looks like the root no longer exists as soon as kingroot is uninstalled so Supersu has no time to write binary...
Next i try with SuperSume ( last update ): blocking the app Step 1. I have a repetitive error ( app "com.kingroot.kinguser" is unfortunately stopped ) . After a reboot kingroot is uninstalled but no binary install and I lost the root..
I have no problem to install kingroot, few minutes is needed. But not possible to switch with SuperSu, binary can't install as if he lost the root too early..
If you have idea.
Thank a lot!

Seiiib said:
thank you
So i tryed to switch on superSU but doesn't work too!
First i used this tutorial :
Extract the contents of Replace_Kinguser_with_SuperSU-v2.4 .zip and copy the "mrw" folder on the internal memory of your device. This folder should contain four files.
Execute Terminal Emulator.
In the window of the terminal, type
Code: Select all
su
and confirm
Give root permissions
Also in the terminal window, type the following command:
Code: Select all
sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
and validate.
If asked whether you want to uninstall Kingroot, accept: D
A series of lines scroll on the screen, in the end, SuperSU runs, put the binary update and reboot
SuperSU can't install binaire. Looks like the root no longer exists as soon as kingroot is uninstalled so Supersu has no time to write binary...
Next i try with SuperSume ( last update ): blocking the app Step 1. I have a repetitive error ( app "com.kingroot.kinguser" is unfortunately stopped ) . After a reboot kingroot is uninstalled but no binary install and I lost the root..
I have no problem to install kingroot, few minutes is needed. But not possible to switch with SuperSu, binary can't install as if he lost the root too early..
If you have idea.
Thank a lot!
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Take a look here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65004634&postcount=2
If not, you could make a backup, wipe everything, flash ROM again, root without Kingroot, then restore /data from your backup. If BL is unlocked, rooting is easy, if locked, a little more complicated, but possible. You also could try making a backup, wipe everything, flash prf, then restore /data from backup.

[GUIDE] 8.2.3 + Magisk root + MagiskHide + TWRP

Based on the work done in https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-root-and-install-magisk-on-nstv-2019-pro-v8-2-0.4189567/
User friendly guide written for Windows. Bash script for Linux flashing edited as well, but guide is focused on Windows users.
Enhanced upscaling is confirmed to work, have not been able to confirm AI upscaling (Unsupported content). Dolby Vision unconfirmed as I do not yet have a TV that supports it. If someone can verify if this works or not I will update this post accordingly.
Prerequisites:
USB-A male to USB-A male cable.
USB mouse.
USB drivers: https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Family Windows USB
Android SDK: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Premade archive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XDzQyWviwVbjxNRsWJ8pG-HPSKW-Kzyl/view?usp=sharing
Unlocking the bootloader:
Go into Settings > Device Preferences > About.
Select "Build" several times until "You are now a developer!".
Go into Settings > Device Preferences > Developer options.
Activate USB debugging.
Connect one end of your USB-A to USB-A cable into the port furthest away from the HDMI on your SHIELD TV and the other into your computer.
Open a command shell (command prompt, powershell, bash, etc) on your computer.
Navigate to where you extracted the Android SDK.
Run command:
adb devices
Confirm that your device appears in the list of devices. If not this may be due to:
USB cable not connected properly. Check cable.
Device not recognized. Reinstall drivers/restart computer. Generic Android USB drivers may work if NVIDIA doesn't.
Run command:
adb reboot bootloader
Wait for fastboot to start.
Run command:
fastboot devices
Confirm that your device appears in the list of devices. If not see above reasons.
Run command:
fastboot oem unlock
Flashing:
On your computer navigate to where you have extracted the archive from the post.
Run command:
flash-all.bat
If all goes well you should be rebooted into TWRP recovery once the procedure is done.
Connect your USB mouse to the USB port closest to the HDMI port on your SHIELD TV.
Slide to unlock.
Go into Mount.
Select "Enable MTP".
Move "Magisk-v23.0.zip" from the downloaded archive to your SHIELD TV.
Select "Disable MTP".
Go into Install.
Select "Magisk-v23.0.zip" and install it.
Go into Reboot.
Select "System".
Getting Magiskhide to work:
Install Termux from Google Play.
Open Termux and run:
su
cat >/data/post-fs-data.d/bootfix-post.sh
resetprop ro.boot.verifiedbootstate orange
Press Ctrl+d.
Run:
chmod +x /data/post-fs-data.d/bootfix-post.sh
cat >/data/service.d/bootfix-service.sh
resetprop ro.boot.verifiedbootstate green
Press Ctrl+d.
Run:
chmod +x /data/service.d/bootfix-service.sh
Open Magisk (Settings > Apps > See all apps > Magisk > Open)
Select the shield icon on the bottom bar.
Enable MagiskHide
Reboot system
ALL DONE!
Sources of the premade archive contents are the following:
Android SDK: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools (fastboot)
The following Shield ROMs from https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=2019&tx=$additional,shield:
NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image 8.1.0 (vbmeta_skip.img)
NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image 8.2.0 (mdarcy.dtb.img)
NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image 8.2.3
Latest TWRP recovery from https://twrp.me/nvidia/nvidiashieldandroidtv2019.html (recovery.img)
Latest Magisk from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases

reboot to recovery command fails with error and doesnt reboot to twrp. manually booting twrp from fastboot via fastboot boot recovery.img works

can someone explain the "MagiskHide" section of the guide? i dont have those .sh files present in /data/ . Should i just create them with the resetprop commands as the content? i just dont see where you even got those from

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I revised some steps and am now passing CTS fully... AI upscailing still says unspoorted content but i dont know if thats cuz i dont have a 4k TV, enhanced works.... i'll write up a quick and dirty guide later tonight... I need to look through everything and make sure i didnt install unneeded ****... but mainly just some props changes

Can this work on the 2017 model?

Is this the most updated guide also for the magisk hide section whats the easiest way to copy and paste this all in terminal .

albinoman887 said:
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I revised some steps and am now passing CTS fully... AI upscailing still says unspoorted content but i dont know if thats cuz i dont have a 4k TV, enhanced works.... i'll write up a quick and dirty guide later tonight... I need to look through everything and make sure i didnt install unneeded ****... but mainly just some props changes
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Did you get around to make that guide?
Im struggling getting around the cts check.

albinoman887 said:
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I revised some steps and am now passing CTS fully... AI upscailing still says unspoorted content but i dont know if thats cuz i dont have a 4k TV, enhanced works.... i'll write up a quick and dirty guide later tonight... I need to look through everything and make sure i didnt install unneeded ****... but mainly just some props changes
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Did you get around to make that guide?
Im struggling getting around the cts check.

bolme123 said:
Did you get around to make that guide?
Im struggling getting around the cts check.
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Ahh crap... I'll be totally honest I completely forgot . I'll get that done by the time I go to bed today. . to be honest though I think what might have done it was I changed my device fingerprint using MagiskPropsConfig module and chose the one for sheid that's included with your IPTV service ... Other than that I just made sure there was no like things exposed that didn't need to be and removed

albinoman887 said:
Ahh crap... I'll be totally honest I completely forgot . I'll get that done by the time I go to bed today. . to be honest though I think what might have done it was I changed my device fingerprint using MagiskPropsConfig module and chose the one for sheid that's included with your IPTV service ... Other than that I just made sure there was no like things exposed that didn't need to be and removed
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Thank you man, you nudged me in the right direction.
I was able to successfully pass the ctsCheck, and i accumulated new knowledge, thanks man!
Have a blessed day.
Before i go along with my day, did you have any success with LSPosed?
I''m gonna check now if i'm able to disable the SECURE_FLAG without tripping the SafetyNet.

bolme123 said:
Thank you man, you nudged me in the right direction.
I was able to successfully pass the ctsCheck, and i accumulated new knowledge, thanks man!
Have a blessed day.
Before i go along with my day, did you have any success with LSPosed?
I''m gonna check now if i'm able to disable the SECURE_FLAG without tripping the SafetyNet.
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has anyone gotten AI- Upscaling to work ?

tokoam said:
has anyone gotten AI- Upscaling to work ?
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no just the enhanced

Nvidia Shield TV pro 2019 :
I did all the steps and I have this error
I start again several times the same problem
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in start there is the following message...
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So, any idea what to do when having diligently followed along and the result is those errors and now a Shield that can't boot and doesn't respond to ADB/Fastboot calls...
I can't believe I just blindly followed along and now my favourite thing in existence is bricked. I use it literally 24/7. Any ideas?

jamiethomaswhite said:
So, any idea what to do when having diligently followed along and the result is those errors and now a Shield that can't boot and doesn't respond to ADB/Fastboot calls...
I can't believe I just blindly followed along and now my favourite thing in existence is bricked. I use it literally 24/7. Any ideas?
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its not bricked, and you didnt follow along else you wouldn't be in your current state. I literally just did this on my 2019 shield pro coming from the private beta without issue. The OP instructions need a few updates but most of those steps you should be familiar with anyway if you're going to be modding your devices
I lied, infinite loop, seems some derpy protection is getting tripped
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aouamed said:
Nvidia Shield TV pro 2019 :
I did all the steps and I have this error
I start again several times the same problem
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in start there is the following message...
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www.photobox.co.uk
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its because Android is retarded and the script needs modified. After that error it should have booted into system setup, simply reboot into bootloader and `fastboot boot recovery.img` then continue onto installing magisk

Thank you for your reply...
I succeeded rooted my NSTV 2019 Pro v8.2.3
NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Recovery OS Image 8.2.3
NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Only OS Image 8.1.0 (vbmeta_skip.img)
TWRP : twrp-3.5.2_9-0-mdarcy.img
Magisk : Magisk v23.0 'beta'
Tested :
Safetynet checks pass fine...
reboot with magiskhide without probleme script 'bootfix-post.sh' 'bootfix-service.sh'
Demo mode work only Enhanced Mode
Other work well ...
Thank xda

Any solution for unlimited loading android splashscreen after enabled MagiskHide in Magisk after reboot shield?

Enable MagiskHide :
open PowerShell :
adb shell
su (confirm permission with remote control )
cat >/data/adb/post-fs-data.d/bootfix-post.sh
resetprop ro.boot.verifiedbootstate orange
Press Ctrl+d:
chmod +x /data/adb/post-fs-data.d/bootfix-post.sh
##############################
cat >/data/adb/service.d/bootfix-service.sh
resetprop ro.boot.verifiedbootstate green
Press Ctrl+d:
chmod +x /data/adb/service.d/bootfix-service.sh
Reboot system

do i need to have the nvidia controller/gamepad for this? everything that needs to adb or fastboot, so far, works but ill get to a screen and itll ask to confirm something and so on. except i dont have the gamepad. if you guys say i need one, of course ill go buy one but in the mean time, if not, how are you going through it?
edit:
also, does 8.2.0 or 8 .2.3 matter? the first time, i did do it on 8.2.3 but had to restart because i didnt have a gamepad.