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Is there a little more specific brake down of the rooting process (Laymen or lame man). How to place on the root sd drive and when I tried to open zip files, i was told they were invalid. I got them from this site.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705113

helpful links
thanks for the help but the first link doesn't work

Which link? They work fine for me.

I got as far as step 23 in the 30 step process from XNeckFaceX but I don't see a option for select the USB-MS toggle, just the 6 wipe options. Should I have loaded the new rom flash first. I can't even power down or get out of the wipe menu. I am afraid if I remove the batt I could not reboot. What to do?

ADB FOR BEGINNERS, the rest are fine

Rockmeal said:
I got as far as step 23 in the 30 step process from XNeckFaceX but I don't see a option for select the USB-MS toggle, just the 6 wipe options. Should I have loaded the new rom flash first. I can't even power down or get out of the wipe menu. I am afraid if I remove the batt I could not reboot. What to do?
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Hopefully by now you got through everything ok. If you are using Amon_Ra recovery, USB MS is on the main menu. Press both VolUP+DWN at the same time to go up a menu.
Rockmeal said:
ADB FOR BEGINNERS, the rest are fine
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Sorry, I didn't know you were referring to my Sig. It's fixed now.

Try Simple Root Guide
Rockmeal said:
Is there a little more specific brake down of the rooting process (Laymen or lame man). How to place on the root sd drive and when I tried to open zip files, i was told they were invalid. I got them from this site.
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It doesn't get any easier than the Simple Root Guide. Try that one if you have trouble with any others.
All you do is download one zip file and run the EXE (making sure you have .NET framework and HTC sync installed first), click each button for each step. And done.

webs05 said:
It doesn't get any easier than the Simple Root Guide. Try that one if you have trouble with any others.
All you do is download one zip file and run the EXE (making sure you have .NET framework and HTC sync installed first), click each button for each step. And done.
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I did this method and it looks like it's fine but I can't use wireless tether. I get a message saying my phone is in an unknown state and to reboot (which of couse I did) but the problem persists.

gapoochi said:
I did this method and it looks like it's fine but I can't use wireless tether. I get a message saying my phone is in an unknown state and to reboot (which of couse I did) but the problem persists.
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This usually means you need to enable USB debugging, step 2 didn't work, or you need to flash a custom ROM. To test root type "su" in a terminal. You should get "#" back. If you get that try enabling USB debugging or flashing a custom ROM. If you don't get that flash a custom ROM.

[GUIDE] [ROOT]NTT Docomo Fujitsu Arrows X F-02E Root

I DO NOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THE WORK. I ONLY TRANSLATED THE SCRIPTS TO ENGLISH .
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK OR BREAK YOUR FUJITSU.
I have managed to find a bat file which will allow you to root your F-02E japanese phone.
I have also found a script to allow system R/W made by kikuhare
Steps Involved:
Make sure your phone has 100% charge.
Download the Root + System Mount
Extract the zip's to different folders.
Enable USB debugging under Menu > Settings > Developer Options.
Point to the folder where you extracted drivers from "usb_driver_F-02E_1.0.zip". Wait for drivers to install.
Make sure the phone is connected as PTP not MTP.
CMD into the folder "f-02e_oneclick_su_installer". It is inside the "Root + System Mount_1" files folder.
Run the runme.bat.
Download "Root Checker by joeykrim" from the Play Store.
Run the "Root Checker" app
Wait for the process to finish.
UPDATE System R/W
Connect phone to computer
Download the System Read Write Mounter_1.zip <<<<<< Only need to download if you did not download the "Root + System Mount_1.zip" file.
CMD into the "F-02E_system-mounter" It is inside the "Root + System Mount_1" files folder.
Extract the file and run the"START.bat"
Run everytime the system restarts to mount system as R/W.
Enjoy root .
NOTE: This method does not give full root permissions. You will still be able to underclock the CPU to some degree and use the CoreControl app to disable cores. I will have to run start.bat inside F-02E_system-mounter folder everytime the phone restarts to get system R/W
Drivers: usb_driver_F-02E_1.0.zip
Root Includes System Mount: Root + System Mount_1.zip
System R/W Mounter: System Read Write Mounter_1.zip
Screenshots:
Feel free to ask questions.

anaschillin said:
Hi, I have managed to find a bat file which will allow you to root your F-02E japanese phone. I do NOT take CREDIT for the work. I have merely found the zip. I have tested it and it works. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK OR BREAK YOUR FUJITSU.
Steps Involved:
Make sure your phone has 100% charge.
Extract the zip's to different folders.
Enable USB debugging under Menu > Settings > Developer Options.
Point to the folder where you extracted drivers from usb_driver_F-02E_1.0.zip. Wait for drivers to install.
CMD into the folder where you extracted the f-02e_oneclick_su_installer.zip files.
Run the runme.bat.
Download RootChecker from the Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
Reboot the phone.
Run the RootChecker app
Wait for te process to finish.
Enjoy root .
NOTE: This method does not give full root permissions. You will still be able to underclock the CPU to some degree and use the CoreControl app to disable cores.
Drivers:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/kGmw0Suu/usb_driver_F-02E_10.html?
Root: http://www.4shared.com/zip/D90h9kH2/f-02e_oneclick_su_installer.html?
Feel free to ask questions.
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I havent even got the phone yet but are there any custom roms that work on this phone? Thanks

the-blind-bandit said:
I havent even got the phone yet but are there any custom roms that work on this phone? Thanks
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No, not enough developers and interest for the phone outside Japan. I doubt anyone will be willing to put in effort as well

Oh well, but it is a very good phone, i think ill still get it though. I just wanted to know is half of it in Chinese even if you select english, i just heard this on youtube about another one of fujitsu's phones?
Sent from my Xperia T

the-blind-bandit said:
Oh well, but it is a very good phone, i think ill still get it though. I just wanted to know is half of it in Chinese even if you select english, i just heard this on youtube about another one of fujitsu's phones?
Sent from my Xperia T
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Only Docomo and Fujistu apps are in Japanese. Everything else is in English.

Thats fine i suppose with root explorer i can delete those apps by deleting the apk in system app? Also if you have xposed app settings you can change the language per app would that also work?
Sent from my Xperia T

the-blind-bandit said:
Thats fine i suppose with root explorer i can delete those apps by deleting the apk in system app? Also if you have xposed app settings you can change the language per app would that also work?
Sent from my Xperia T
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I have just frozen them, just incase if the phone needs the at somepoint. Xposed framework doesnt work as it need system R/W and the root method has not allowed system R/W mainly because the phone bootloader not unlocked. Secondly make sure you do not uninstall/disable the Phonebook and Phonebook Service provided by Docomo. Its key to allowing you to add and sync contacts.

So Xposed wont work at all then, thats a shame what about lucky patcher, does that need R/W?
Sent from my Xperia T

Improved the .bat file. Now you will have system R/W
Download the root file again and run it. Follow the steps starting at 10 if you have already rooted. :good:

Thanks
Sent from my Xperia T

anyone else besides the OP got their f02 rooted with this?

I may not be able to help any further. I have boot looped my phone. I cannot get it past the NTT Docomo screen. I think I know what is causing it but I cannot get the phone connected to the PC. I may need to send it into Fujitsu.

Good luck on fixing it
Sent from my Xperia T

I tried the following OP method didnt work for me

Thank! i just got the F-02e today. will try to root it.
btw, have you overcome a heating and self-shutting off prob on this phone?
anaschillin said:
Hi, I have managed to find a bat file which will allow you to root your F-02E japanese phone. I do NOT take CREDIT for the work. I have merely found the zip. I have tested it and it works. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK OR BREAK YOUR FUJITSU.
Steps Involved:
Make sure your phone has 100% charge.
Extract the zip's to different folders.
Enable USB debugging under Menu > Settings > Developer Options.
Point to the folder where you extracted drivers from usb_driver_F-02E_1.0.zip. Wait for drivers to install.
CMD into the folder where you extracted the f-02e_oneclick_su_installer-improved.zip files.
Run the runme.bat.
Download RootChecker from the Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
Run the RootChecker app
Wait for the process to finish.
UPDATE
Download ES File Explorer. Run it.
Press Menu then scroll down the list and click Root Explore.
Change the directory to root. (Meaning where you can see all system folders)
Look for system and hold the folder, then press more then properties.
Press Change in permissions.
Tick all the boxes at the bottom.
Enjoy root .
NOTE: This method does not give full root permissions. You will still be able to underclock the CPU to some degree and use the CoreControl app to disable cores. I have not been able to mount system as R/W and I had trouble installing BusyBox.
Drivers: usb_driver_F-02E_1.0.zip
Root: f-02e_oneclick_su_installer-improved.zip
Screenshots:
Feel free to ask questions.
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anaschillin said:
I may not be able to help any further. I have boot looped my phone. I cannot get it past the NTT Docomo screen. I think I know what is causing it but I cannot get the phone connected to the PC. I may need to send it into Fujitsu.
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i hope they can fix it immedietly, only you have work for this device (i hope any other)
question:
anyone have a stock rom for this device? may show me that's link?
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Hi I am in the same situation, uninstall many applications in Japanese that I have the phone now in its box sirbe not all, send email to the seller took days with him and a solution is supposedly looking for me if I were to fix it passeth forums or sbrire a new post with the solution that would not be other than the original rom flaseo greetings

GattacaWroclaw said:
Hi I am in the same situation, uninstall many applications in Japanese that I have the phone now in its box sirbe not all, send email to the seller took days with him and a solution is supposedly looking for me if I were to fix it passeth forums or sbrire a new post with the solution that would not be other than the original rom flaseo greetings
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You can reset the factory settings. Reboot the phone and hold the volume up, the phone will boot into recovery mode. You will be able to do a factory recovery.

armei said:
Thank! i just got the F-02e today. will try to root it.
btw, have you overcome a heating and self-shutting off prob on this phone?
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I have not been able to overcome the issue. It is a design issue. Because it is waterproof phone the heat cannot disperse.
The only thing I have been able to do is keep the CPU frequency down to lower the time it takes for the phone to heat up.

garynsa said:
I tried the following OP method didnt work for me
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What does it, when you run the root file?
Could you also tell your build number. Is it VR17xxx or VR16xxx?

[Q] Unlocking BL - need clarification

Hi,
I am going to unlock my Arc S BL. I read many here, but need some clarifications:
My goal is to have XUHD 5.0.1 with suggested kernel (Lupus). Right now I have XUHD 3 (with mod), phone is rooted (I did it somehow:laugh. It got slow and buggy after a while, so I need to refresh it totally.
THE PLAN:
1. Unlock BL using SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123 (seems easier for a newbie than "sony" way, not mentioning the test point one).
2. Using the same tool flash LuPuS Kernel Stock.
Now to be confirmed: All I have to do is to enter IMEI and select file LuPuS_anzu_Stock-iCsv16-full.img. Done?
What would I get after that? Shell I turn on the phone as usual (and it is supposed to run as normal, maybe fresh)?
Should I remove my SD card while doing steps 1-2? Is the contentt of the SD card erased after the process?
Gaps - totally new to me - should I do something with them?
3. Flash the ROM. Well I did it earlies and it worked, so I believe when I will get confirmatoion of above I might succeed.
To be confirmed: to "make phone as new" - what pratition should I wipe? I am going to backup everything possible earlier.
I would like to add my own ringtone. How to do that? (I was told it can be done after installing ROM - via CWM - need suggestions...)
Do I miss something? Do I have to check anything before I start (dont want to finish with not working device...)
Any help would be VERY appreciated.
big thanks in advance.

tman_pl said:
1. Unlock BL using SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123 (seems easier for a newbie than "sony" way, not mentioning the test point one).
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That is the "sony" way but all the process is done with this app. You lose same features as with the "sony" way.
tman_pl said:
Now to be confirmed: All I have to do is to enter IMEI and select file LuPuS_anzu_Stock-iCsv16-full.img. Done?
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Put phone into fastboot mode, enter IMEI, then get unlock code, then unlock BL, then select the file and flash the kernel.
tman_pl said:
What would I get after that? Shell I turn on the phone as usual (and it is supposed to run as normal, maybe fresh)?
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You get unlocked bootloader, custom kernel installed. When you have installed the custom kernel, enter Recovery (press Volume Down button many times during kernel boot logo), wipe the necessary partitions (depends on the ROM) and install new ROM.
tman_pl said:
Should I remove my SD card while doing steps 1-2? Is the contentt of the SD card erased after the process?
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Not necessary. No SD Data is touched during this process. Unlocking bootloader though does remove all data from your phone inside (not SD), so make backups if necessary.
tman_pl said:
Gaps - totally new to me - should I do something with them?
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Gapps stand for Google Apps. They are only required, if you install non-stock based ROM (CyanogenMod aka CM or any other).
tman_pl said:
3. Flash the ROM. Well I did it earlies and it worked, so I believe when I will get confirmatoion of above I might succeed.
To be confirmed: to "make phone as new" - what pratition should I wipe? I am going to backup everything possible earlier.
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For most ROMs, you need to wipe /data, /cache and /system. Non-stock based may require you to not wipe /system.
tman_pl said:
I would like to add my own ringtone. How to do that? (I was told it can be done after installing ROM - via CWM - need suggestions...)
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If it is on your SD card, your phone can find it. Alternatively, you can put it to /system/media/audio/ringtones folder with any file explorer, that can edit system directory (I personally use ES File Explorer).
tman_pl said:
Do I miss something? Do I have to check anything before I start (dont want to finish with not working device...)[/B]
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Seems fine for now, nothing that I can think of.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, your help is very appreciated. All issues adressed perfectly:highfive:!
I am downloading the tools and backing up data (want to format as much as possible)..
Someguyfromhell said:
If it is on your SD card, your phone can find it. Alternatively, you can put it to /system/media/audio/ringtones folder with any file explorer, that can edit system directory (I personally use ES File Explorer).
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The reason to put it to device memory instead of card one it that when phone is connected to PC in mass storage mode it switches the default ringtone (phone does not have acces to the card)
Well, I did try copy to devuce filesystem, but I get Read Only file system warning, no files copied. I used ES with root permission. I was told it can be done by flashing, but dont know how to do that..
BIG, BIG thanks for your help

tman_pl said:
The reason to put it to device memory instead of card one it that when phone is connected to PC in mass storage mode it switches the default ringtone (phone does not have acces to the card)
Well, I did try copy to devuce filesystem, but I get Read Only file system warning, no files copied. I used ES with root permission. I was told it can be done by flashing, but dont know how to do that..
BIG, BIG thanks for your help
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Open ES File Explorer, press the Menu button, make sure Root Explorer is turned on, then click on Root Explorer, Mount R/W, make sure /system is set to RW.

SUPERB, thanks again. Working like a charm.
I backed up all I needed. I started SE Bootloader Unlockin Tool, but after I enter my IMEI and hit Get Unlock Code the text-area where the code should appear chnaged color to light-gray only, and nothing more.
I am running win764 if matters...
Should I proceed as told? (hit unlock BL even if Unlock code is not displayed?
I sould I get the code via http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/, paste it and than proceed?

tman_pl said:
SUPERB, thanks again. Working like a charm.
I backed up all I needed. I started SE Bootloader Unlockin Tool, but after I enter my IMEI and hit Get Unlock Code the text-area where the code should appear chnaged color to light-gray only, and nothing more.
I am running win764 if matters...
Should I proceed as told? (hit unlock BL even if Unlock code is not displayed?
I sould I get the code via http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/, paste it and than proceed?
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Yes get the code from official website
Cheers,
AJ

yep, I got the code from website, But I woder wheter I should use SE BU to unlock if it doesnt get the code properly...?
Well... I will try... What I need is the flashing kernel button

All swept, but I used SEBU with the code I got from official site.
And it seems it all worked!
Just installed the rom and can see configuration screen.
BIG thanks to ALL

delete

well easy to do it

[HELP]Flashed my N7100 with latest ARHD but detected as not "rooted"

Hi, im new here and i need help. i've tried posting in the ARHD thread but the system informed me that im not allowed yet to post there. so here's my problem:
see, ive flashed my phone with ARHD V30 and used an app called root checker to see if my device is rooted which it positively verified so, that my phone is rooted. but when i tried to paste some files in the system/usr/keylayout, my phone informed me that said folder was read-only. so i tried using android commander, but to no avail. i tried checking my phone status using android commander and it showed that my phone is not rooted. did i do something wrong when i was flashing arhd? or do i need to root my phone again? if yes, can you point me in the right direction. im on ND3 BL btw. and i habe super su installed and twrp as my custom recovery. thanks!

chapel07 said:
Hi, im new here and i need help. i've tried posting in the ARHD thread but the system informed me that im not allowed yet to post there. so here's my problem:
see, ive flashed my phone with ARHD V30 and used an app called root checker to see if my device is rooted which it positively verified so, that my phone is rooted. but when i tried to paste some files in the system/usr/keylayout, my phone informed me that said folder was read-only. so i tried using android commander, but to no avail. i tried checking my phone status using android commander and it showed that my phone is not rooted. did i do something wrong when i was flashing arhd? or do i need to root my phone again? if yes, can you point me in the right direction. im on ND3 BL btw. and i habe super su installed and twrp as my custom recovery. thanks!
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Go to playstore and update your supersu if not already updated,also in es file explorer you need to mount your system to R/W to be able to copy paste things into system folder.In order to give the system read and write access open es file explorer ,hit menu key then click on extreme left of root explorer (make sure root is checked as you see in the screenshot) then click on R/W then next window make sure all the options are selected on the extreme right column,hit okay and go about pasting files in /system

singhpratik87 said:
Go to playstore and update your supersu if not already updated,also in es file explorer you need to mount your system to R/W to be able to copy paste things into system folder.In order to give the system read and write access open es file explorer ,hit menu key then click on extreme left of root explorer (make sure root is checked as you see in the screenshot) then click on R/W then next window make sure all the options are selected on the extreme right column,hit okay and go about pasting files in /system
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! it worked!! you solved my problem!! sorry for being a noob

Problem with "cannot read update.bin" in 4.6.4 to 4.6.3 downgrade

I have 4.6.4 AT&T OS and I want to downgrade to 4.6.3 unlock OS. In recovery mode the phone is connected with computer, I see serial number and "sideload" next, the update.bin file is in ADB folder, but at next step I get the message
"cannot read update.bin" . I run Win 10 on computer, I try also on Win 7, same problem. I downloaded
4.6.3 unlock OS first with Microsoft Edge, it has .zip extension, then downloaded with Chrome it came with .bin extension, neither one work. Any ideas ? Because I ran out.

That sounds confusing and frustrating. Where did you get the .bin from? I downloaded the one linked in this post and had no problems: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62768812&postcount=2
You definitely want a .bin file, not a zip (the .bin should be around 1.2gb). There's also the distinct possibility that ADB is improperly installed. If that's the case, there should be more info in that link that will help you.
In my signature, I link to a walkthrough describing everything I did to get my phone downgraded, rooted, etc. Maybe take a look and see if you missed any steps.

munkymack said:
That sounds confusing and frustrating. Where did you get the .bin from? I downloaded the one linked in this post and had no problems: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62768812&postcount=2
You definitely want a .bin file, not a zip (the .bin should be around 1.2gb). There's also the distinct possibility that ADB is improperly installed. If that's the case, there should be more info in that link that will help you.
In my signature, I link to a walkthrough describing everything I did to get my phone downgraded, rooted, etc. Maybe take a look and see if you missed any steps.
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I downloaded 4.6.3 OS from 3-4 diffrent links from forum including that in your post, also direct from amazon. With Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer the file is downloaded with .zip, no matter the link I used, so I thought that's the problem so I used Mozzila and Chrome, it came with .bin extension. The .bin file seems to be ok, I can open and extract folders and files from it with WinRAR so it's not corrupt.
About ADB, I read before how to deal with it, seems to work correctly, I can connect the phone in windows with phone on, also in recovery mode the phone appear sideload like it should. So at this point I don't no what to do.

markmm said:
I have 4.6.4 AT&T OS and I want to downgrade to 4.6.3 unlock OS. In recovery mode the phone is connected with computer, I see serial number and "sideload" next, the update.bin file is in ADB folder, but at next step I get the message
"cannot read update.bin" . I run Win 10 on computer, I try also on Win 7, same problem. I downloaded
4.6.3 unlock OS first with Microsoft Edge, it has .zip extension, then downloaded with Chrome it came with .bin extension, neither one work. Any ideas ? Because I ran out.
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Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer downloaded the 4.6.3 update as a zip file for me also. I've had the same error (cannot read update.bin) once when trying to sideload an update.bin. I never could figure out what the problem was, so I downgraded my phone using Safestrap. It is not recommended that you use Safestrap to update or downgrade your phone, but a few people including me have updated or downgraded their phone with Safestrap without any problems.
You will need to root your phone if you want to use Safestrap for the downgrade:
See Installing Root, Safestrap, CM11 for how to root and install Safestrap on your phone. You do not need to install CM11.
Launch Safestrap and select Install Recovery.
Download the 4.6.3 flashable-stock-image you will need for the downgrade and put the file on your phone.
Power your phone off, then power it back on.
When Safestrap starts, select RECOVERY> Install>
Browse to and select ss_update-fire-phone-35.4.6.3_user_463001620.zip.
Swipe to the right Swipe to Confirm Flash.
When the flash is complete, select Reboot System> CONTINUE>.
If you don’t want your phone rooted, launch Safestrap and uninstall Recovery, launch Kingroot and unroot your phone. I would also do a factory reset.
Edited to add: To unroot Kingroot 4.0, launch Kinguser, tap gear icon> Root authorization settings> Remove Root permission> Clear>. For Kingroot 4.5, launch Kingroot, tap gear icon> Root authorization settings> Remove Root permission> Continue> OK>. Manually uninstall any Kingroot apps that are still installed on your phone.

jack9955 said:
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer downloaded the 4.6.3 update as a zip file for me also. I've had the same error (cannot read update.bin) once when trying to sideload an update.bin. I never could figure out what the problem was, so I downgraded my phone using Safestrap. It is not recommended that you use Safestrap to update or downgrade your phone, but a few people including me have updated or downgraded their phone with Safestrap without any problems.
You will need to root your phone if you want to use Safestrap for the downgrade:
See Installing Root, Safestrap, CM11 for how to root and install Safestrap on your phone. You do not need to install CM11.
Launch Safestrap and select Install Recovery.
Download the 4.6.3 flashable-stock-image you will need for the downgrade and put the file on your phone.
Power your phone off, then power it back on.
When Safestrap starts, select RECOVERY> Install>
Browse to and select ss_update-fire-phone-35.4.6.3_user_463001620.zip.
Swipe to the right Swipe to Confirm Flash.
When the flash is complete, select Reboot System> CONTINUE>.
If you don’t want your phone rooted, launch Safestrap and uninstall Recovery, launch Kingroot and unroot your phone. I would also do a factory reset.
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Thank you for your reply, I read about root/safestrap method but initially I did not want to root the phone.
Now seems to be the only choice, so thank you for info about this.

If you just type "adb devices" on the PC with the phone connected, do you see the phone? If not, then you have a driver issue. If that is the issue, the Amazon Dev. Service "Connecting your device" page may help.

Yes, at adb devices command the phone appear with serial number........ sideload. Appear connected whith phone on, I can copy on it and also in recovery mode after "apply update from ADB" . I belive that's not the problem.

I'm having the same problem. Cannot read update.bin when trying to sideload 4.6.3.

vkramac said:
I'm having the same problem. Cannot read update.bin when trying to sideload 4.6.3.
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See this post, on how you may be able to correct your problem.

jack9955 said:
See this post, on how you may be able to correct your problem.
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Thanks for linking this post. Regrettably, it still doesn't work...no worries though

vkramac said:
Thanks for linking this post. Regrettably, it still doesn't work...no worries though
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I have had the exact same problem when trying to install the 4.6.3 update (cannot read update.bin), I had to use Safestrap to downgrade my phone. When you downloaded the update, was the extension a .bin or a .zip? When you say "it still doesn't work", do mean Safestrap doesn't work as well?

jack9955 said:
I have had the exact same problem when trying to install the 4.6.3 update (cannot read update.bin), I had to use Safestrap to downgrade my phone. When you downloaded the update, was the extension a .bin or a .zip? When you say "it still doesn't work", do mean Safestrap doesn't work as well?
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I've been trying to do this through stock recovery. The file extension was .bin retrieved from Amazon's website.
I'm not interested in using Safestrap.

vkramac said:
I've been trying to do this through stock recovery. The file extension was .bin retrieved from Amazon's website.
I'm not interested in using Safestrap.
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Yep. Can't figure this out at all. Most adb commands are working fine. ADB kill-server. ADB start-server. ADB devices. ADB reboot recovery.
Its just the ADB sideload that gets the error. Cannot read update.bin.
I'm starting to think this is WIN 10 ****ing with me.

vkramac said:
Yep. Can't figure this out at all. Most adb commands are working fine. ADB kill-server. ADB start-server. ADB devices. ADB reboot recovery.
Its just the ADB sideload that gets the error. Cannot read update.bin.
I'm starting to think this is WIN 10 ****ing with me.
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OK, should you find a solution to the "cannot read update.bin", please post how you was able to fix the problem, your fix may help others. From an internet search, I see the most common reason for the "cannot read . . ." error is the file has a double extension of .zip.zip, bin.bin, or bin.zip.

vkramac said:
Yep. Can't figure this out at all. Most adb commands are working fine. ADB kill-server. ADB start-server. ADB devices. ADB reboot recovery.
Its just the ADB sideload that gets the error. Cannot read update.bin.
I'm starting to think this is WIN 10 ****ing with me.
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Maybe a stupid question- But did you change the name of the downloaded bin file to "update.bin"?

Years later, but maybe it'll help. For me, it was a combo of WIndows and Bitdefender: Under properties of the update file, it said access was blocked due to the file being from another PC - checking the box there and disabling Bitdefender (only one at a time didn't help) solves the issue.

jack9955 said:
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer downloaded the 4.6.3 update as a zip file for me also. I've had the same error (cannot read update.bin) once when trying to sideload an update.bin. I never could figure out what the problem was, so I downgraded my phone using Safestrap. It is not recommended that you use Safestrap to update or downgrade your phone, but a few people including me have updated or downgraded their phone with Safestrap without any problems.
You will need to root your phone if you want to use Safestrap for the downgrade:
See Installing Root, Safestrap, CM11 for how to root and install Safestrap on your phone. You do not need to install CM11.
Launch Safestrap and select Install Recovery.
Download the 4.6.3 flashable-stock-image you will need for the downgrade and put the file on your phone.
Power your phone off, then power it back on.
When Safestrap starts, select RECOVERY> Install>
Browse to and select ss_update-fire-phone-35.4.6.3_user_463001620.zip.
Swipe to the right Swipe to Confirm Flash.
When the flash is complete, select Reboot System> CONTINUE>.
If you don’t want your phone rooted, launch Safestrap and uninstall Recovery, launch Kingroot and unroot your phone. I would also do a factory reset.
Edited to add: To unroot Kingroot 4.0, launch Kinguser, tap gear icon> Root authorization settings> Remove Root permission> Clear>. For Kingroot 4.5, launch Kingroot, tap gear icon> Root authorization settings> Remove Root permission> Continue> OK>. Manually uninstall any Kingroot apps that are still installed on your phone.
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i am facing the same issue but the problem is i cant turn my phone on because it get bricked when i was trying to install MIUI 7 in it. Now it is just stuck to the amazon logo and i tried to do all these stuff to download amazon latest and installing it through adb but in command prompt it says *cannot read update.bin i cant understand what is going over here please help me out to solve this issue or i will not be able to buy a new phone dew to some financial conditions.

hamza said:
i am facing the same issue but the problem is i cant turn my phone on because it get bricked when i was trying to install MIUI 7 in it. Now it is just stuck to the amazon logo and i tried to do all these stuff to download amazon latest and installing it through adb but in command prompt it says *cannot read update.bin i cant understand what is going over here please help me out to solve this issue or i will not be able to buy a new phone dew to some financial conditions.
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Hi, I found out your computer may block files that appears to be malicious. See this thread for information on how to unblock it.

Got it to work
I was having the same problem. I kept getting the message" cannot read file"
I was able to get it to work by typing "adb sideload" and then dragging the file in the command window right behind "adb sideload". the string will look like this
"PS C:\Users\Ryan\Desktop> adb sideload C:\Users\Ryan\Desktop\update.bin.bin
and then press enter.