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Hello all. I have been searching the forums and could not find anything to help with my specific problem. I got my KF this past Thursday and rooted it with Breakdroid. The Fire was on 6.2.
Well, today when I tried to change my wallpaper again by doing the whole changing permissions thing with Root explorer, i got a message that my "phone" didn't appear to be rooted so I couldn't access the file. So after searching the internet I learned that an auto update likely unrooted the device. Checked my settings and sure enough, it updated to 6.3.
I still have the Android Market, Root Explorer, Es File explorer and all other apps I downloaded which are working and I would like to keep. But my issue is I can't change the wallpaper to anything, not even to the stock Kindle Fire wallpaper, which I thought would change since it unrooted it. I'm scared to reset it or turn it off for fear it may brick. Is there a way I can re-root it, or is it fine like it is? I'm scared really to do anything with it. Thanks. I am using a MAc, btw and all the re rooting tools seem to only be for Windows.
pretty sure youll be fine to use breakdroid and kindlewater again Im not on mac but It seems to be whats available http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511757
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pretty sure youll be fine to use breakdroid and kindlewater again Im not on mac but It seems to be whats available http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511757
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So I just re-root again as if I've never done it before? Even though I still have Superuser on the device. Or can I just factory reset it?
You need to re-root the device, factory will just erase all your apps and it still won't be rooted.
You are going to have to reroot the kindle if you want to do anything that requires root access. Super user does nothing without root. However if you factory reset you will lose everything and your ability to download Android apps via Google play I recommend rooting and flashing the modaco rom if you want a better stock experience that does not automatically update. Hope it goes well
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You need to re-root the device, factory will just erase all your apps and it still won't be rooted.
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Okay. I know I need to re-root but do I just re-root over what I currently have? I already have the superuser app, ES file explorer and Root explorer. If I just go ahead now and re-root it as it is, do I have to install these apps again or will I just be able to resume my device as it was before the update broke the root? I just don't want to mess it up.
Really if I can just get it back to where the wallpapers change (default Amazon), I'll be content with the way it is. What happened was I changed the wallpaper and set permissions for it not to change as it normally would. Of course, the update came afterwards, and now I can't change the wallpaper at all. I was a little worried something may be wrong with it since I expected the wallpaper to be reset back to the stock Amazon ones that change all the time.
I am not running stock right now though if I remember correctly the kindle fire stock interface does not have a "background" it is just the carousal and the favorites thing. So are you running a launcher that you changed the background of or did you change the screen saver? If it is really bad you should just backup your data if you are worried and reroot it is almost impossible to fully brick I think I have done it like 17 times messing with it though works fine. If you need a windows computer you could probably go to a public library or university library and use their computers.
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Kheladu said:
I am not running stock right now though if I remember correctly the kindle fire stock interface does not have a "background" it is just the carousal and the favorites thing. So are you running a launcher that you changed the background of or did you change the screen saver? If it is really bad you should just backup your data if you are worried and reroot it is almost impossible to fully brick I think I have done it like 17 times messing with it though works fine. If you need a windows computer you could probably go to a public library or university library and use their computers.
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Yes. I am running a launcher (Go Launcher) and changed the wallpaper using that before the OTA update. You know using the launcher to change the wallpaper gives you the options to leave your wallpaper in place by changing permissions in root explorer because when you wake your Fire the wallpaper becomes one of Amazons. The launcher, Market, and all my apps still work from when I rooted it. I just thought that once the root was broken by the update, that my wallpaper would disappear and the stock Amazon wallpapers would return, but they didn't. I'm still on the same wallpaper and cannot change it at all. That's what was worrying me.
If you don't want to root over what you have then try uninstalling the launcher and reinstalling it or an other launcher. See if it works.
http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-Root1/Root-Nexus-Player-fugu.zip
Thanks. Looks to have worked flawlessly.
Works great! Thanks!
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http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-Root1/Root-Nexus-Player-fugu.zip
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Works great. As a thank you I used my play credit from the NP Promo to upgrade to SuperSU Pro. hopefully you see that money!
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http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-Root1/Root-Nexus-Player-fugu.zip
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Thank you. Simplest root evar I will also buy SU Pro
Worked perfectly, of course. Thanks as always.
Just saw this today but had already used the other root method here to get it. Either way, thanks for all the hard work you do on everything
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http://download.chainfire.eu/631/CF-Root1/Root-Nexus-Player-fugu.zip
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Is this assured to work with both LRX21M and LRX21V?
Worked perfectly, and now StickMount is working too. Just played a video off USB in XBMC.
Does anyone know a way to remove the su app from showing in the leanback launcher. Can't find it in the settings anywhere.
Pardon my ignorance, but what does this do exactly? ...aside from the obvious "gives you root"...I mean how, what does it do to the system?
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Does anyone know a way to remove the su app from showing in the leanback launcher. Can't find it in the settings anywhere.
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Well be in next version, if you set icon to invisible, it will also disappear from leanback launcher.
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volwrath said:
Thank you. Simplest root evar I will also buy SU Pro
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Do you just download to phone or PC and put the extraction on the Nexus Player to gain root?
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Does anyone know a way to remove the su app from showing in the leanback launcher. Cant find it in the settings anywhere.
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Are you referring to the launcher settings or SuperSU settings there should be an option in SuperSU settings to set the SuperSU icon to invisible.
I just happened to check my system today and had the OTA update from LRX21M to LRX21V waiting. I tried installing it but Recovery stopped halfway through the install with an Error. I got back into Android with a power-cycle, so things are fine, but it's still on 21M.
I'm guessing this was due to having rooted the device. Is there a proper way to remove SuperSU to allow for a system update? I see there are 3 different options for cleaning up; does it particularly matter which one I choose? I could just pick one and try it but I'm kind of curious what the differences are between the options. Anybody know?
Update: I tried the second and third cleanup options (new superuser app and full unroot) and neither got me into a state where the OTA was successful. So I just downloaded the factory image and flashed the system.img from it, then reapplied the original root process.
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Update: I tried the second and third cleanup options (new superuser app and full unroot) and neither got me into a state where the OTA was successful. So I just downloaded the factory image and flashed the system.img from it, then reapplied the original root process.
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probably a full unroot and flashing the stock boot.img would fully unroot, I wonder when LRX22C (5.0.1) will hit the nexus player
The root is fundamental in all devices for many things, and thanks to Chainfire and others independent developers we can consider Android a semi-open platform. (semi-open because not all is open source)
We don't want Android like the Apple walled garden, but we are not even against the sale of the software, we just want a common garden in which the user can choose and is not obliged.
For example with the root, it was easier to start this project:
Nexus Player with a Full Version of Android Lollipop https://plus.google.com/103019026671039069038/posts/V5XaLxK3vN8
This is just the base rom with all hardware components working, on this base that is very usable, i want add many other options. like external usb webcam and mic, improving the audio part that have fixed volume and many other things useful for the use in TV.
Nexus Player is not just Android TV, but is the first Nexus device with an intel cpu. Is a milestone in the evolution of Android.
This is just the start and I am very open to sharing and collaboration on this project.
Thanks Chainfire for the root and for your "How-To SU" guidelines.
Out of interest will rooting prevent OTA updates from installing in the future?
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Well be in next version, if you set icon to invisible, it will also disappear from leanback launcher.
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I did this, despite the warning it gave me. Now although I still get permission dialogs etc, I can not run the main program to delete apps etc from SU access. Is there anyway to go back to the main screen? I went to the apps sections of the NP and unlike other apps it didnt have an open command.
To get it back do I need to uninstall and then re-CFroot?
Thanks. I should pay better attention to dialog boxes but its not a huge deal.
Hello,
With the Lollipop update going out, I was going to see if it was available. Well, my Check for Updates option is gone! It disappeared! I know where is used to be...Settings->About Phone. It just isn't there at all. It isn't greyed out or anything, it doesn't exist.
I checked every place under settings, and it's not anywhere. So, does anyone have a clue as to what happened to my Check for Updates option?
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
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Hello,
With the Lollipop update going out, I was going to see if it was available. Well, my Check for Updates option is gone! It disappeared! I know where is used to be...Settings->About Phone. It just isn't there at all. It isn't greyed out or anything, it doesn't exist.
I checked every place under settings, and it's not anywhere. So, does anyone have a clue as to what happened to my Check for Updates option?
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
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Mine was never located there. It had, and still does have its own label in the settings.
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Thank you for responding. Unfortunately, I do not have an option anywhere for Check for Updates (except for the security part). I am confused!
If you don't have System Updates at the bottom of the settings menu then it must have been turned off.
Have you used the DeBloater utility by @gatesjunior (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58068827&postcount=1) or the script to turn off OTA updates by @Misterxtc (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57476453&postcount=1)? Both of these procedures have the capability to remove the System Updates menu. If you have then you need to re-enable the processes that control system updates. Probably the easiest way to do this is with the script by @Misterxtc.
Thank You Dwillian! I totally forgot I did this. You saved me a lot of time and sanity! I really don't know if I would have ever remembered I did this, had you not responded.
Again, Thank You!
MetalWych
BTW, I am getting the update right now...
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If you don't have System Updates at the bottom of the settings menu then it must have been turned off.
Have you used the DeBloater utility by @gatesjunior (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58068827&postcount=1) or the script to turn off OTA updates by @Misterxtc (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57476453&postcount=1)? Both of these procedures have the capability to remove the System Updates menu. If you have then you need to re-enable the processes that control system updates. Probably the easiest way to do this is with the script by @Misterxtc.
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MetalWych said:
Hello,
With the Lollipop update going out, I was going to see if it was available. Well, my Check for Updates option is gone! It disappeared! I know where is used to be...Settings->About Phone. It just isn't there at all. It isn't greyed out or anything, it doesn't exist.
I checked every place under settings, and it's not anywhere. So, does anyone have a clue as to what happened to my Check for Updates option?
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
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If you installed the disable Knox and block apps tool witch keeps from ota updates, then the system updates option in your settings menu disappears, and re appears if you re enable knox and rebloat your device
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I downloaded 5.0 LP but not yet installed as I think I will wait a few more days for root. My question is how do I delete that update so it doesn't automatically install say when I turn my phone off and on?
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MetalWych said:
Thank You Dwillian! I totally forgot I did this. You saved me a lot of time and sanity! I really don't know if I would have ever remembered I did this, had you not responded.
Again, Thank You!
MetalWych
BTW, I am getting the update right now...
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I'm interested how the update works out for you.
I'm holding off a bit before I take the update to Lollipop. I'm interested in rooting my phone (assuming that becomes possible in the near future), so I'm going to wait awhile.
I may still go ahead and take the LP update if I see favorable reports and @gatesjunior's Debloater works on LP.
Any feedback on LP is appreciated.
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I'm interested how the update works out for you.
I'm holding off a bit before I take the update to Lollipop. I'm interested in rooting my phone (assuming that becomes possible in the near future), so I'm going to wait awhile.
I may still go ahead and take the LP update if I see favorable reports and @gatesjunior's Debloater works on LP.
Any feedback on LP is appreciated.
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It will work on Lollipop, and you can roll back even if you decide you don't like it.
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It will work on Lollipop, and you can roll back even if you decide you don't like it.
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Will rolling back trip Knox and void my warranty?
Mine didn't trip Knox...I just rolled back my N4 yesterday, all is as it was outta the box
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Be sure if your using the debloat tool to rebloat b4 rolling back otherwise it will show custom in boot screen
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Just as the title dictates. I am trying to walk a friend through installing google play on his rooted fire tv, I emailed him all the necessary files and he installed via es file explorer which apprently did not work as it just gives him a white screen. Is this only able to function if it is installed via adb?
Did you guide him through the xposed framework installation as well?
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danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.
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danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.
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Yea it's an older person so i was trying to make it as "friendly" as possible. He's able to navigate within es file explorer and can stick a usb stick in... adb fire i just feel is gonna be a lengthier and more difficult talk but it may come to that. I have recently installed it via es file explorer myself jsut to test and it seems to work fine so ill have him give it go.
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Yea it's an older person so i was trying to make it as "friendly" as possible. He's able to navigate within es file explorer and can stick a usb stick in... adb fire i just feel is gonna be a lengthier and more difficult talk but it may come to that. I have recently installed it via es file explorer myself jsut to test and it seems to work fine so ill have him give it go.
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You mentioned Rooted. i have a solution for you. Get him to install quicksupport and start it up. Then use teamviewer on your home pc and connect to it using the number quick support generates. Note: the first time the person will have to accept access to root privs. From that point on you'll have full control of his firetv from your PC. I do that all the time for my parents who live remotely.
I also connect to their PC so I have their PC and their firetv and can do adb install or what ever I need. Hope it helps.
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You mentioned Rooted. i have a solution for you. Get him to install quicksupport and start it up. Then use teamviewer on your home pc and connect to it using the number quick support generates. Note: the first time the person will have to accept access to root privs. From that point on you'll have full control of his firetv from your PC. I do that all the time for my parents who live remotely.
I also connect to their PC so I have their PC and their firetv and can do adb install or what ever I need. Hope it helps.
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I actually just sent over the team viewer apk. Seems pretty cool can you transfer files with that as well.
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I actually just sent over the team viewer apk. Seems pretty cool can you transfer files with that as well.
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Yeah,. and if he is rooted and has google play which he dosen't as thats what you are trying to install. Then you could install it for him automatically through google any app he needs. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
One other thing to note is that if he gets the prompt for root grant, you know there is a timer of 15 seconds and he has to accept it in that time. I know i have a hard time explaining that too to my parents.
Thanks I think I lucked out and they hit the permanent root grant option on the unit.
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Thanks I think I lucked out and they hit the permanent root grant option on the unit.
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Is there a permanent root option with the newer firmwares? I didn't know. At least not with supersu. The permanent option used to exist in the older rooted firmwares. The new ones' have to select grant everytime root is requested.
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Is there a permanent root option with the newer firmwares? I didn't know. At least not with supersu. The permanent option used to exist in the older rooted firmwares. The new ones' have to select grant everytime root is requested.
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If you select the permanent option when you first root I believe it transfers over. When you update it. That was my understanding correct me if I'm wrong.
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If you select the permanent option when you first root I believe it transfers over. When you update it. That was my understanding correct me if I'm wrong.
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I've done so many roots and have never seen that option. The older firmwares with towelroot had it that way. but when you upgrade from those rooted versions to the new one, you have to constantly grant.
Are you talking about units you've hardware rooted? I just did one not so long ago and in the supersu program there is a choice that says grant always. After upgrade to the latest firmware it still remains.
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Are you talking about units you've hardware rooted? I just did one not so long ago and in the supersu program there is a choice that says grant always. After upgrade to the latest firmware it still remains.
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No. I've never done hardware roots. just the software roots with the ethernet removal trick if you get the right firmware.
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danknasty, maybe have your friend read the guide. Why would you not use Adb? and you have to install the xposed framework along with the module for google play to function. And to top it off to make it work perfectly fine, you need to use market helper 2.0 beta.
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Can you provide a link to the guide?
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Can you provide a link to the guide?
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Here:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=google+play+aftv+guide
I am ecstatic to announce that I have found a solution as of 2016! Please visit my thread describing the tutorial on how to remove firelauncher and use any launcher you choose without rooting your Fire HD device!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192
I have been reading a lot of forum posts and decided to make an account here in order to communicate with you guys. I see you are all interested in possible modifications to the Kindle Fire, and as you must know the HD 8 & 10 models do not have a root currently.
I am relatively new to Android but I am really enjoying working with it. The only thing I do not like about the FireOS is the firelauncher (com.amazon.firelauncher), and I have been looking for a working way to remove, replace, or modify it without rooting (unless there is a way).
I found two methods to accomplish this, however it needs some tweaking. I think someone as experienced as you might be able to perfect it.
Method 1:
I noticed that the stock APK file, ("/system/priv-app/com.amazon.firelauncher/com.amazon.firelauncher.apk") cannot be touched as it is a read-only filesystem, but I can reinstall it. (I was able to reinstall a slightly older version of firelauncher successfully using "adb install -r -d firelauncher.apk" successfully by the way). During the installation there is a brief moment where it is deleted, and the prompt to select a different default launcher is presented, and works. Sadly I have no clue on how to prevent firelauncher from finishing its installation. I tried "reboot -p" to kill the device in the middle of an installation and various other things but nothing worked.
Method 2:
Like I mentioned previously, I was able to reinstall any version or a modified version of the APK. This allowed me to edit the contents of the APK and delete some important resources, causing the launcher to crash and switch over to the last opened window, I think there is potential in here if classes.dex could be modified somehow.
Method 3:
I was able to take a different launcher and decompile it, edit the package name from net.example.testlauncher to com.amazon.firelauncher, however I don't know how to sign it properly and the mismatch caused the tablet to reject the apk. This has REAL potential as a method, but it may be impossible to forge a certificate signature.
Edit: It may be possible to disable the certificate checking,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698352
If anyone is able to collaborate with me on this, we may be able to finally get rid of the horrendous firelauncher. Additionally, anyone who would like to remotely test things on my Fire HD 8 let me know and I'll setup a console or something for you.
I am attatching a previous version of firelauncher.apk, to install it (which there is no real reason to do so) type adb install -r -d firelauncher.apk
I have been experimenting with modified backup and restore files, no luck there. I have also worked with sideloading certain files, and of course no luck there either. There might be some potential in the fastboot screen, but I am not sure which command to use to unlock the kernal. I will post a list of all the getvars if anyone will find them useful. I remember unlock_status: false but that is about it. fastboot oem unlock does nothing as it is an invalid command.
I am ecstatic to announce that a temporary fix for this has been found! Please visit my thread describing the tutorial on how to remove firelauncher and use any launcher you choose without rooting your Fire HD device!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192
Either deal with the quick delay of the fire launcher, or just don't use a different launcher.
Launcher Hijack works flawlessly if you delete the firelauncher. The home button will still work, but there are other side affects.
If you don't delete firelauncher, and I sincerely hope you haven't, then you still get the occasional delay like normal.
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I GOT IT TO WORK!
After my latest failures, I got the bright idea to try something that has never worked for me before: LauncherHijack
I downloaded LauncherHijackV3 from GitHub(mod please help with the link ) and sideloaded it onto my kindle and installed.
I opened it and selected ADW Launcher (the only one on the list), and now the home button works beautifully, with no lag at all.
I'm so happy im gonna make a new thread!:laugh: :laugh: :victory: :good: :victory: :laugh: :laugh:
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Well... but there is the problem that whenever you go home, sometimes, you see for a brief period the amazon launcher, making it confusing and weird. That thing made me return to the amazon launcher due to the trouble it gave me.
So.. lag or no lag? Do you still see the fire launcher when using adw?
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Have you tried to read FAQ first, before "inventing a bicycle"? :laugh: This is well known trick for a loooong time, and discussed here, in Fire HD 8/10 forums many-many times...
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Have you tried to read FAQ first, before "inventing a bicycle"? :laugh: This is well known trick for a loooong time, and discussed here, in Fire HD 8/10 forums many-many times...
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Yes I am aware of that now. At first I had deleted firelauncher and then installed LauncherHijack. This completely erased any lag or glitches with the main fire launcher, but had some other side effects not related to the launcher or the home button.
So my statement is now outdated and i will be editing it now.
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So.. lag or no lag? Do you still see the fire launcher when using adw?
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Yes. I believe there is no way around this as of now without root.