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I just got my Fascinate and started using it on Wednesday. So far, all I've done is install apps from the Market and root it to try and get rid of some of the unwanted apps that came installed. I'm just getting around to doing that now, and I was doing some of the stuff on my phone directly using a terminal emulator and found there are some basic linux shell commands that are missing. I can't use cp or grep as they can't be found. I haven't used Android to much prior to this, but both of these are on my TP2 using XDAnroid, so did Samsung/VZW just leave these out? Any alternatives to get these, and anything else that's missing back?
Install busybox.
To get Google Apps.
What about you?
Cuz I could.
Also don't need root for google apps.
I rooted for the simple fact that I could do it. I don't own anything Android that isn't rooted.
for google apps and android market here
I have a few questions...
You don't have to be rooted to install apps right? All I do is check mark authroize apps in settings and then just put the apk on my kindle and install? Or do I have to email it to my kindle email? Do all apps from android market work?
If you don't need root access for 3rd party apps why cant google apps be installed? I guess I'm confused on why anyone should root a kindle right now? Since its so new? What are the advantages of a rooted kindle?
Last question, is there any way to save that Amazon prime thing if you do root? I have that fee month trial right now.
bal1985 said:
I have a few questions...
You don't have to be rooted to install apps right? All I do is check mark authroize apps in settings and then just put the apk on my kindle and install? Or do I have to email it to my kindle email? Do all apps from android market work?
If you don't need root access for 3rd party apps why cant google apps be installed? I guess I'm confused on why anyone should root a kindle right now? Since its so new? What are the advantages of a rooted kindle?
Last question, is there any way to save that Amazon prime thing if you do root? I have that fee month trial right now.
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U only have to root the kindle to install the market..if u don't root it and install it it will force close and not work properly..that's why u have to root..but after u root u can unroot and the market will work corrrectly..
That's my experience as well.
- Ed
For the couple extra apps I could get from the Google Market, and to put a real launcher on it. I do not like the home screen on the Fire. The carousel is just a big mess of "stuff". I do like all the app screens, I just think the home is a fail.
Don't freak out amazon, I've been buying more stuff then ever. Even with out your front end.
o For Google Apps
o For Android Market
o For Screen Shot abilities (for training)
o AdFree
o Change stock keyboard
o Titanium Backup
Root file managers so I can tinker with it. My wife's unit is till stock. I got mine after she complained I had taken it over.
I rooted for custom launcher, market, and google apps.
FYI you can keep using the amazon apps (video, mp3, etc..) while rooted if you just rename the "su" binary to something else. I renamed mine to "super" and can still watch amazon vod.
Because I could, mostly. But also for the Android Market and Titanium Backup, plus screenshots. I also use an app for temp unrooting since I'm a Prime member. Getting my 3 year old into cartoons from when I was his age..
antagonizt said:
I rooted for custom launcher, market, and google apps.
FYI you can keep using the amazon apps (video, mp3, etc..) while rooted if you just rename the "su" binary to something else. I renamed mine to "super" and can still watch amazon vod.
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I have rooted and installed andoid marketplace. Which "su" binary file are you referring to?
Because I like to do things that others advise against.
Xdpker06 said:
I have rooted and installed andoid marketplace. Which "su" binary file are you referring to?
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the one in /system/bin/su
You'll have to remount system rw first
For Google apps, the Market, custom keyboards, custom launcher and cause it's FUN!
Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk
antagonizt said:
the one in /system/bin/su
You'll have to remount system rw first
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Thanks! For apps like google Maps, is there anyway to get location services working? like figuring out your location thru wifi like the ipod touch.
*edit* actually that seems to have broken my root. Superuser no longers gives permission to Root Explorer so I can't even change it back to su. How do I fix this?
Xdpker06 said:
Thanks! For apps like google Maps, is there anyway to get location services working? like figuring out your location thru wifi like the ipod touch.
*edit* actually that seems to have broken my root. Superuser no longers gives permission to Root Explorer so I can't even change it back to su. How do I fix this?
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You'll have to use adb and do it via command line.
Code:
$ adb -d shell
$ super
# /system/xbin/busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
# mv /system/bin/super /system/bin/su
# exit
$ exit
$ adb -d reboot
I guess the Superuser app looks for the "su" binary as well? Maybe there is a way to tell it you've renamed "su"... a setting called path to su or some such thing
Thanks. Do you also know how to the location thingy working on google maps?
Xdpker06 said:
Thanks. Do you also know how to the location thingy working on google maps?
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Sorry, I don't know what's wrong with maps on the Kindle. It should use info about the AP you are connected to and be able to give an approximate location if the AP mac is in Google's DB.
Kindle Fire has no GPS, so locating yourself is not possible. I use mapquest for pinpointing my location and it works great. Mapquest uses OpenStreatMap for finding your location, but searching for directions is done only through wifi.
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Im going to a secure location site and I am wondering on how to disable the camera on my Motorola DEFY plus?
Preferably without a third party app.
Thanks
color it with a pencil XD
If you are rooted and have ADB access you can try:
In Terminal Emulator (which is a third party app, yes) type:
Code:
su
pm disable com.android.camera
Or use ADB shell to use the same command:
Code:
pm disable com.android.camera
Depending on how your ADB is set up your full command would be slightly different than just the "pm disable..." bit.
I just gave this a try and it removed my camera app no problem. Then I restored it with Titanium Backup. Which can do all of this if you have the pro version but it is a thrid party app.
Oh, and to enable you'll need to execute:
Code:
pm enable com.android.camera
If you are not rooted I don't think you can disable the camera app without a third party app.
Ok, Im afraid rooting my phone though....Its too risky, maybe not, but I just dont want to harm anything by doing it.
Is there any good apps out there to disable the camera?
I know that some agencies use a server such as (Good Technology) for this which is centrally managed and they can disable the camera along with other things remotely, but the licenses for this are too much $$$.....
Thanks
stari_alca said:
If you are rooted and have ADB access you can try:
In Terminal Emulator (which is a third party app, yes) type:
Code:
su
pm disable com.android.camera
Or use ADB shell to use the same command:
Code:
pm disable com.android.camera
Depending on how your ADB is set up your full command would be slightly different than just the "pm disable..." bit.
I just gave this a try and it removed my camera app no problem. Then I restored it with Titanium Backup. Which can do all of this if you have the pro version but it is a thrid party app.
Oh, and to enable you'll need to execute:
Code:
pm enable com.android.camera
If you are not rooted I don't think you can disable the camera app without a third party app.
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24621292&postcount=26
itsonlyme999 said:
Ok, Im afraid rooting my phone though....Its too risky, maybe not, but I just dont want to harm anything by doing it.
Is there any good apps out there to disable the camera?
I know that some agencies use a server such as (Good Technology) for this which is centrally managed and they can disable the camera along with other things remotely, but the licenses for this are too much $$$.....
Thanks
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I don't know if its possible to do it without root. The camera app is a system app which is why you can't just uninstall it or freeze it. You can always try an app called SD Maid (free at play store) which will freeze apps but it needs root access. Give that a try and find the camera app within SD Maid and see if it will do it. The option within SD Maid is "freeze app". I doubt it, though.
Hello,
Is it possible to get dual/multi windows possiblity without root? For example via adb or an app?
I have tried apps like multitasking, multi windows and floating apps, but i dont like the sidebars and in these (free) apps you can only use the apps they have created.
Do you have any tips?
I thought I'd share my relatively less dangerous methods to turn a Fire TV Stick 2 into an Android TV clone.
First up follow my GApps/Google Services installation guide. This will provide the necessary backbone to install every other application.
You can either install Backdrop as below or ignore those instructions and use my newly ported Android TV settings app to select your screensaver! (no root required!).
Get it here: https://github.com/rockon999/TvSettingsOnFire/releases
Note this settings app requires addition permissions that must be granted via adb. They are listed on the releases page.
First let's install Backdrop (this provides a chromecast-like screen saver for your Fire TV).
Here is the APK link.
adb connect [IP of FTV]
adb install [APK PATH]
adb shell
settings put secure screensaver_components com.google.android.backdrop/.Backdrop
Now you have the Android TV screensaver! Look here for how to configure the timing of the screensaver/sleep.
Now let's install the Leanback launcher. Unfortunately the only Leanback launcher that will load on the Fire TV (without root) is one circa ~2015 and it is *buggy*. To aid this guide (and my sanity) I've taken the decompiled sources of LeanbackLauncher, stripped them of Google services, added features, improved stability, and added Fire TV specific features. You can find that here.
Now let's install Google's TV search app. I've found a working 2.x series version that is better looking, more stable, and much faster. You can get the APK here. Unfortunately the latest version is incompatible but an older version works surprisingly well. I've found version 1.0.6.2108324 to be the most stable. You can download the APK here.
UPDATE: I've figured out how to get Google's voice search working! (this only works w/ voice remotes not apps)
Running this command will disable global Alexa and allow Google to work (if you're on an old enough firmware): adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.vizzini
And there you go! Your Fire TV Stick is an almost-Android TV stick.
Stay tuned because this guide and Leanback on Fire is being continuously updated!
Very good work!
Thank you, this is what I've been looking for.
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I thought I'd share my relatively less dangerous methods to turn a Fire TV Stick 2 into an Android TV clone.
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Could you also include that activities in your launcher-mod ?
Code:
com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.applications.ApplicationsActivity
And for a rooted version of your launcher (just as an idea):
Code:
com.android.tv.settings/.MainSettings
For com.android.tv.settings/.MainSettings you need to simply install TvSettings.apk with root and you will get almost all functions of the standard Android TV settings menu!
Code:
adb push TvSettings.apk /sdcard/
adb shell su -c mkdir /system/priv-app/TvSettings
adb shell su -c chmod 755 /system/priv-app/TvSettings
adb shell su -c cp /sdcard/TvSettings.apk /system/priv-app/TvSettings/TvSettings.apk
adb shell su -c chmod 644 /system/priv-app/TvSettings/TvSettings.apk
adb shell su -c chown root:root /system/priv-app/TvSettings/TvSettings.apk
adb shell su -c rm /sdcard/TvSettings.apk
rainman74 said:
Could you also include that activities in your launcher-mod ?
Code:
com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.applications.ApplicationsActivity
And for a rooted version of your launcher (just as an idea):
Code:
com.android.tv.settings/.MainSettings
For com.android.tv.settings/.MainSettings you need to simply install TvSettings.apk with root and you will get almost all functions of the standard Android TV settings menu!
Code:
adb push TvSettings.apk /sdcard/
adb shell su -c mkdir /system/priv-app/TvSettings
adb shell su -c chmod 755 /system/priv-app/TvSettings
adb shell su -c cp /sdcard/TvSettings.apk /system/priv-app/TvSettings/TvSettings.apk
adb shell su -c chmod 644 /system/priv-app/TvSettings/TvSettings.apk
adb shell su -c chown root:root /system/priv-app/TvSettings/TvSettings.apk
adb shell su -c rm /sdcard/TvSettings.apk
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For the first suggestion app settings are accessible by pressing menu while on a specific application and selecting "App Settings". I think that's what you're after, but if not correct me. The issue with launching the settings activity itself is that it will crash (at least on my FTV Stick 2). I have solved crashes before, though, so I'll look into it. As for your second suggestion I can simply look into re-adding the default ATV settings code (which should interface with this app well). Unfortunately, I'll have no way to test this (I only have an un-rootable FTV sticks) so it may take longer.
rockon999 said:
For the first suggestion app settings are accessible by pressing menu while on a specific application and selecting "App Settings". I think that's what you're after, but if not correct me. The issue with launching the settings activity itself is that it will crash (at least on my FTV Stick 2). I have solved crashes before, though, so I'll look into it.
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No, I actually meant the global app menu. With me this doesn't crash when I start it directly via adb, but via Confireator I get a crash.
So it works without crash:
adb shell at the start -n com. amazon. tv. settings/. tv. applications. ApplicationsActivity
As for your second suggestion I can simply look into re-adding the default ATV settings code (which should interface with this app well). Unfortunately, I'll have no way to test this (I only have an un-rootable FTV sticks) so it may take longer.
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That would be great!
I tried the microphone. I held the microphone button on my remote and talked. it worked. I don't think you intended it to work at all. So you should probably update about that. And it feels good to have leanback. Also is the recommendations thing impossible?
Pix12 said:
I tried the microphone. I held the microphone button on my remote and talked. it worked. I don't think you intended it to work at all. So you should probably update about that. And it feels good to have leanback. Also is the recommendations thing impossible?
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The normal leanback recommendations system will either 1) crash or 2) display recommendations w/o their images (neither of those things are particularly pleasant). Together they mean you end up with a bunch of giant grey blocks (that never update) on your screen. So, essentially, the best way forward (I think) is to attempt to completely rewrite the recommendations code from scratch so that it can function in the user space. There is maybe a 50/50 chance that it will actually work though as recommendations operate over the notifications system and with Amazon's notification systems and Google's recommendations setup on the same machine they don't like to get along.
Side note, I'm surprised the microphone worked as Amazon coded it to always go to Alexa. I have some questions
1) Have you debloated? If so, what?
2) Are you rooted?
3) Any special mods?
Thanks!
rockon999 said:
Side note, I'm surprised the microphone worked as Amazon coded it to always go to Alexa. I have some questions
1) Have you debloated? If so, what?
2) Are you rooted?
3) Any special mods?
Thanks!
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I debloated the FireTV, it's not rooted and I used Launcher Hijacker 3 to use as home screen. It might've been me using the
Code:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.katniss android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
command for the Google app to allow the microphone.
Pix12 said:
I debloated the FireTV, it's not rooted and I used Launcher Hijacker 3 to use as home screen. It might've been me using the
Code:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.katniss android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
command for the Google app to allow the microphone.
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I'm guessing it's because your debloat removed the package that forces Alexa. Similar to how removing the launcher allows other launchers to work without modification apps. I'll poke around and see if I can replicate/find the package.
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I'm guessing it's because your debloat removed the package that forces Alexa. Similar to how removing the launcher allows other launchers to work without modification apps. I'll poke around and see if I can replicate/find the package.
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Yeah, I removed really everything Amazon. It showed the launcher menu.
Pix12 said:
Yeah, I removed really everything Amazon. It showed the launcher menu.
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which is the package that forces Alexa?
is a new version of LeanbackLauncher coming soon?
rainman74 said:
is a new version of LeanbackLauncher coming soon?
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I'm completely rewriting a lot of the database storage code (there are a lot of broken/missing database calls) and am close to done. I'm just trying to fix the favorites row at this point but moving apps elsewhere is working. I've also re-added the code to link to the native android tv settings app and I also ported the native android tv settings app to Fire TV (without root required!). In addition, I've gotten the leanback keyboard fully working! I'd say a day or two and I'll update the guide
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I'm completely rewriting a lot of the database storage code (there are a lot of broken/missing database calls) and am close to done. I'm just trying to fix the favorites row at this point but moving apps elsewhere is working. I've also re-added the code to link to the native android tv settings app and I also ported the native android tv settings app to Fire TV (without root required!). In addition, I've gotten the leanback keyboard fully working! I'd say a day or two and I'll update the guide
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WOW! :good::good::good:
rockon999 said:
I'm completely rewriting a lot of the database storage code (there are a lot of broken/missing database calls) and am close to done. I'm just trying to fix the favorites row at this point but moving apps elsewhere is working. I've also re-added the code to link to the native android tv settings app and I also ported the native android tv settings app to Fire TV (without root required!). In addition, I've gotten the leanback keyboard fully working! I'd say a day or two and I'll update the guide
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Awesome work!
rockon999 said:
I'm completely rewriting a lot of the database storage code (there are a lot of broken/missing database calls) and am close to done. I'm just trying to fix the favorites row at this point but moving apps elsewhere is working. I've also re-added the code to link to the native android tv settings app and I also ported the native android tv settings app to Fire TV (without root required!). In addition, I've gotten the leanback keyboard fully working! I'd say a day or two and I'll update the guide
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Awesomeeeee!!!!!!!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:
UPDATE: I've figured out how to get Google's voice search working! (this only works w/ voice remotes not apps)
Running this command will disable global Alexa and allow Google to work (if you're on an old enough firmware): adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.vizzini
rockon999 said:
UPDATE: I've figured out how to get Google's voice search working! (this only works w/ voice remotes not apps)
Running this command will disable global Alexa and allow Google to work (if you're on an old enough firmware): adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.vizzini
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working perfectly with the newer apk from OP
ALPHA 2 OF LEANBACK IS OUT AND ATV SETTINGS APP PORTED
https://github.com/rockon999/Leanbac...leases/tag/0.2
NOTE: You must completely remove Alpha 1 (and clear its storage - instructions on the release page) as Alpha 1 had database storage bugs that make Alpha 2 inoperable.
The first alpha of my port of Android TV's settings app, TvSettingsOnFire, is also available (note the permission requirements)! https://github.com/rockon999/TvSettingsOnFire/releases
Also, if you've ever actually wanted to see what your were editing while you were typing Leanback Keyboard works perfectly in conjunction with my TvSettings port! You can grab it here.