Guys, I know this is a problem which has been discussed before. But I can't seem to find a clear answer.
As far as I can tell from all the searching around here...that I need to reinstall superuser.apk but I can't find that file anywhere either.
Is reinstalling superuser.apk a solution to the freezing up problem or is there something else that I need to be doing?
Thanks for the help!
EDIT: Found my answer
how did you solve your problem?
I've new to android but i rooted my n1 and tried an app (ShootMe) which requires root, so when i open it, it takes me to a black "SU Request page" and it never gets me anywhere. Eventually it'll give me the option to wait it out or force close it, is this what you're talking about?
Anyway to fix that?
Su freezing
On the unlockr's tutorial for rooting the N1, he posted to turn on USB debugging, and reboot phone, however I tried this myself with no resolution. It may be because I'm using the eclair N1 rom on a mytouch 3g original. But I still find myself looking for an answer.
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ok let me start by saying i think I was rip off. I brought a mytouch off of craigslist today and it has software problems. That don't sound to bad right?? Its is when I can't install a new rom to fix the issues. The problems that I have is that the camera keeps force closing and i cant download anything from the market. I click download and get an error to forceclose. All I need is to get a file manager on it and I think I should be able to root it and install a new rom. Before you ask yes I hard reset it twice and still have the same problems. Is there a way to install the file manager on the sd and install it? Please help Im new to this Android thing.
Edit: My post was of no help! Lol *sigh* sorry.
I find it weird though that your phone isn't working even with a factory reset...
You did that with home+power right?
KAwAtA said:
Edit: My post was of no help! Lol *sigh* sorry.
I find it weird though that your phone isn't working even with a factory reset...
You did that with home+power right?
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Yes I hard reset twice with home+power.
Give this a try, assuming you know how to use adb.
adb install PathOfApkFile\filename.apk
for example: adb install C:\apkfiles\AndExplorer.apk
Just grab andexplorer. I've used it and it's fine
http://www.lysesoft.com/products/andexplorer/index.html
Hope this helps
Nop never used adb before but i'm doing some reading and i think that i can do it with no issues. I'm at work right now so i cant do anything because of the enternet proxy. Do anyone have a appinstaller.apk and a file manager.apk file that they could up load? From what i've read think its the only files i need load on my mytouch so I can root it. Thanks for all of your help....
Vol22002 said:
Nop never used adb before but i'm doing some reading and i think that i can do it with no issues. I'm at work right now so i cant do anything because of the enternet proxy. Do anyone have a appinstaller.apk and a file manager.apk file that they could up load? From what i've read think its the only files i need load on my mytouch so I can root it. Thanks for all of your help....
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Let me know if those apps work out, hopefully you can get it rooted and working in no time!
Thank you very much I will try it as soon as i get home.
Some how I lost root access to my phone. I was having memory issues with the phone and after uninstalling everything it was suggested I install a memory manager. I did and it didn't work so I uninstalled it and I think my root access went with it.
At any rate I was instructed to open a command line on my phone and type SU and see what happens. I installed ConnectBot so I could get the command line access and typed SU and it came back access denied. So I guess that proves I lost my root access. But my question now is what guide do I use to get it back? The original guide I used said it was for v1.5. The other guides listed are for people that have done the OTA and have the Sprint 2.1 running on their phones. Well I'm in between and I have Damages 2.09.1 rom.
So what is my next move to get the root back? In reality do I need root at this point? What would happen if I just reflashed DC's rom again?
Help or comments will be appreciated.......
Lisa
You didn't lose root, you lost Superuser, search the DC2.8 thread about SU...
I did and either didn't find the right threads or didn't find the solution but I didn't get it fixed. All I found was that debugging needed to be checked and it is. Still no SU access. Give me. More help if you can......
Thanks...
Lisa
I did and either didn't find the right threads or didn't find the solution but I didn't get it fixed. All I found was that debugging needed to be checked and it is. Still no SU access. Give me. More help if you can......
Thanks...
Lisa
Download superuser from the site below and flash it though recovery. That should fix it. Make sure to get the proper zip for your version of Android.
http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/Enhancements/Superuser-106560.shtml
Open your app drawer...Do you see anything that says Superuser Permissions?
What memory issues were you having? If it was storage problems, perhaps try Apps2SD -- usually takes care of any internal storage issues when you get it working. This thread here is for A2SD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715116
Reflashing the DC ROM really wouldn't hurt anything either, you'd just have to re-setup your accounts, preferences, etc. and redownload all your market apps.
Lots of good information in these two responses. I have some questions. First what Rom do I have? Cupcake, eclair, donut? Just know its DC's last Rom.
Next could you explain how to "flash from recovery". Is that done through Nandroid?
Next I do have SU in my app drawer. It will open and has a green button besides my to programs that use SU. But SU doesn't seem to be working.
Finally flashing the Rom again is something I want to avoid as I really don't want to start from scratch.....
Thanks for your help.........
Lisa
mslisaj said:
Lots of good information in these two responses. I have some questions. First what Rom do I have? Cupcake, eclair, donut? Just know its DC's last Rom.
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These refer to versions of Android. You have 2.1 which is aka "eclair". 1.5 was aka "cupcake", 1.6 was "donut". Almost all ROMs here are 2.1 eclair, with the exception of the cyanogenmod which is android 2.2 aka "froyo".
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Next could you explain how to "flash from recovery". Is that done through Nandroid?
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No, it is done in recovery. To boot into recovery, hold Home then press Power on your phone. One of your recovery menu options will be "Flash zip from sd card". After you put any .zip files on the base/root of your SD card, this is how you will flash (or install) them. "Nandroid" only refers to the process of backing up and restoring your data, which is a separate option in the recovery console (Backup/Restore)
Did you try reinstalling the Superuser.apk? It may just need to be reinstalled.
Mr. chromiumleaf.....
Thanks so much for the information here. I have "flashed" from recovery but didn't realize that was what it was technically called. I have in my own terms refered to "Recovery Mode" as Nandroid. But now I will associate both as one. Thanks for clarifying what version Rom I'm running. I didn't want to guess so I asked. I think I will uninstall the Superuser that I have now and then reflash the new version that I will down load. I will report back. This would be so cool if this settled my problem............
So appreciate it and I will let you know..........
Lisa
I am following through as I alway do to thank you all for your help and tell you how I resolved the problem. I received some great advice from everyone and the last tip, which is usually my luck was the best.
The bottom line someone questioned why I thought I lost root. I explained what was going on and the best and final suggestion was to down load the latest Superuser.apk and flash through "recovery". Yes I had to ask exactly what that meant but I followed the directions and did it. Problem solved. I had SU working on my phone for Root Explorer and Titanium Backup. Then I downloaded Cachecleaner and it worked this time perfectly and it found 25MB of junk on my phone and cleared it out. So now I'm running 40MB of internal memory with all my programs working rather snappy now. In my estimation I screwed up the SU with the memory manager that was recommended somewhere along the line. When it didn't do anything for me I uninstalled it and I think my SU went with it. But the phone is fixed and I want to thank you all for your time in responding to my problem and requests. Sometimes multiple............
Thanks again.....
Lisa
Good to hear you got everything fixed. Glad to have helped out.
Yeah...and that's why there are people in this world more patient than I.
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Hope someone can help me with this problem. So my phone was rooted a while ago (I don't remember the method I used) and I installed the OTA update from early December no problem but lost root in the process.
Since then my phones been having a pain in the ass rebooting issue everyday. It'll constantly reboot for no reason. I had read somewhere that rerooting the phone will solve this.
So I downloaded Z4 and was able to install it. But every time I try to root my phone using Z4 the program will run for a while and then freeze my phone entirely forcing me to remove the battery to reboot it.
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I already tried making sure the phone was in debugging mode as I had read some peoples posts saying it didn't work for them otherwise. Any help would be appreciated, all these random reboots are driving me crazy.
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Hope someone can help me with this problem. So my phone was rooted a while ago (I don't remember the method I used) and I installed the OTA update from early December no problem but lost root in the process.
Since then my phones been having a pain in the ass rebooting issue everyday. It'll constantly reboot for no reason. I had read somewhere that rerooting the phone will solve this.
So I downloaded Z4 and was able to install it. But every time I try to root my phone using Z4 the program will run for a while and then freeze my phone entirely forcing me to remove the battery to reboot it.
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I already tried making sure the phone was in debugging mode as I had read some peoples posts saying it didn't work for them otherwise. Any help would be appreciated, all these random reboots are driving me crazy.
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Look through the older posts. I believe someone had the same issue but solved it.
I think this is what your looking for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=867694
That is my problem exactly. Thanks so much for the quick reply!
paxderomano said:
That is my problem exactly. Thanks so much for the quick reply!
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No problem.
My DX System Version is 2.3.340, and nothing worked, neither manual nor single-button.
Tried z4root and worked the first time (from thread).
Hey guys, I really need some help here.
This morning there was a notification about system update, I bet it was the honeycomb 3.1 so I just let it run. However, it turned out that the update failed at last. Since then I can't get the system update notification anymore. I manually checked the update in settings and it showed that "There is no update available for your device currently." I have rebooted the unit several times and tried "Factory data reset" and got no change. I searched around the forum and found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14345169
and tried the approach mentioned in it and it's still the same.
I even tried using the leaked update file to update the device and it still won't get updated.
Would you please help me look into this issue? Thanks a lot.
are you still on .9?
if so, just root the device, and install a 3.1 rom via clockwork.
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are you still on .9?
if so, just root the device, and install a 3.1 rom via clockwork.
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Yes, I have downgraded the firmware to .9. But the thing is, I have a mac and the root guide I found here seems require a windows system. And it really bothers me that something isn't working out of blue. So I'd really like to understand why this is happening. Thanks anyway, I will try to root it if I can't figure this out.
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Yes, I have downgraded the firmware to .9. But the thing is, I have a mac and the root guide I found here seems require a windows system. And it really bothers me that something isn't working out of blue. So I'd really like to understand why this is happening. Thanks anyway, I will try to root it if I can't figure this out.
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http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF101/Update_Launcher_SOP_WW.pdf
I dug into the forum and found out a very helpful post about how to set adb work on your non-windows system. If somebody has the same problem, you maybe need to refer to this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=649663
If you are having issues rooting your kindle with guides online the reason behind it is that you are using an outdated version of "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v*" Currently most of the guides all have you downloading and using Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17. You want to use a version of Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v version 21 or above. I did mine with version 21 and my gf's with version 28. I just wanted to make sure that it would work with a latest i could find.
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v21 can be found with the link provided below. You can also google other Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v and try them out until you get your kindle rooted.
apparently i can't link outside
d -h.st /dm9
just copy it and paste it then backspace on the spaces to make it a usable url
Re Routing kindle that has updated
Ferrous said:
If you are having issues rooting your kindle with guides online the reason behind it is that you are using an outdated version of "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v*" Currently most of the guides all have you downloading and using Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17. You want to use a version of Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v version 21 or above. I did mine with version 21 and my gf's with version 28. I just wanted to make sure that it would work with a latest i could find.
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v21 can be found with the link provided below. You can also google other Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v and try them out until you get your kindle rooted.
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just copy it and paste it then backspace on the spaces to make it a usable url
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hi, thanks for the above.
as a total noob to this, i sppent most of thursday researching how to do this, then carried it out eventually successfully too, only to wanke up on friday morning to see my device had updated to 7.3.1.
ive now downloaded binary v28, root with restore - how do i use this version? i used this guide -
androidforums com/kindle-fire-hd-all-things-root/669366-idiots-guide-rooting-kindle-fire-hd-7-7-2-3-a.html
to carry out my rooting, so i now need to know how to do it using the v28 version, and if there is any differences to the process linked above.
also, i downloaded droidwall, and thought i had blocked the updating app, but it obviously hadnt. then i noticed at the top it said "firewall disabled" how do i enable this?
and finally, how do i get to change the launcher / user interface/ how can i change this to a one similar to the galaxy tab or something else like this?
yes, i am a noob, and all help is welcome guys. many thanks in advance.
jaktlad said:
hi, thanks for the above.
as a total noob to this, i sppent most of thursday researching how to do this, then carried it out eventually successfully too, only to wanke up on friday morning to see my device had updated to 7.3.1.
ive now downloaded binary v28, root with restore - how do i use this version? i used this guide -
androidforums com/kindle-fire-hd-all-things-root/669366-idiots-guide-rooting-kindle-fire-hd-7-7-2-3-a.html
to carry out my rooting, so i now need to know how to do it using the v28 version, and if there is any differences to the process linked above.
also, i downloaded droidwall, and thought i had blocked the updating app, but it obviously hadnt. then i noticed at the top it said "firewall disabled" how do i enable this?
and finally, how do i get to change the launcher / user interface/ how can i change this to a one similar to the galaxy tab or something else like this?
yes, i am a noob, and all help is welcome guys. many thanks in advance.
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Yeah the only difference is that you are using an upgraded version of program they have so instead of using v17 use newer version. I think once you install the new google play store all you have to do is find GO Launcher in the market place.
Ferrous said:
Yeah the only difference is that you are using an upgraded version of program they have so instead of using v17 use newer version. I think once you install the new google play store all you have to do is find GO Launcher in the market place.
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thanks for that. how do i install it and launch it once ive rerooted and downlaoded go launcher?
also, if this works, can anyone advise on the correct way to disable updates - as said above, i thought i had done it, but obviously not lol.
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thanks for that. how do i install it and launch it once ive rerooted and downlaoded go launcher?
also, if this works, can anyone advise on the correct way to disable updates - as said above, i thought i had done it, but obviously not lol.
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Download DroidWall from the googplaystore, that app disables updates. I don't know much about golauncher. If you follow the guide and have googleplaystore then you should be able to download everything.
I have confirmed that Bin4ry (I used v26) method works fine for both 7.3.0 and the new 7.3.1 update that is just rolling out. Here are some instructions that hopefully is clear for everyone (link). Obviously the main credit goes to the root method.
Was having trouble getting root again after my kindle went to 7.3.1. This worked for me. Thanks for the help!
Problems with attempting to root on 7.3.1
Hello-
I have used the "Root with Restore by Bin4ry_v29" to no avail and I am extremely perplexed as to whats going wrong. I have followed all the instructions outlined and during the process I do see multiple instances within the application saying "permissions denied" yet it continues as if everything is ok. Well, once it says everything is finished and I have rebooted the device multiple times, its EXTREMELY sluggish and borderline unresponsive. It also doesn't have root access as Superuser isn't on the device. So I am asking for any advice/guidance anyone can provide that maybe knows whats up or has had this happen and knows what the problem is.
Please help!
ps: Not new to rooting either as I have rooted all the android phones I have ever had with no problems but I know the Kindle is a different beast.
Thanks!
I'm on my phone so I can't post the link but if you search you'll find it, but I just rooted a new KFHD four days ago by using prokenexus how to root for noon guide. I followed it from start to finish and was completely successful. Took a total of about 45 minutes. He has two ways to root in his thread, automated and manual. I always like doing manual so I can see everything that is going on. But it worked like a charm. So might want to give that a look.
from my Viped out one x
Used this method on my kindle and it worked flawlessly without issue
7.4.1!
Coderedpl said:
Used this method on my kindle and it worked flawlessly without issue
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So did I - and it worked happily for three seconds until it rebooted again and I found I had 7.4.1 on the Kindle.
I can't find anything else on the web atm on 7.4.1 so either I've been hacked or I'm one of the first to get it.
I just did mine a second ago. Second time Ive done this, but I cant rememeber what i did last time to remedy the issue. Once I did it, it fixed the lag. hmmm... someone please help me remember....
DroidJay123 said:
Hello-
I have used the "Root with Restore by Bin4ry_v29" to no avail and I am extremely perplexed as to whats going wrong. I have followed all the instructions outlined and during the process I do see multiple instances within the application saying "permissions denied" yet it continues as if everything is ok. Well, once it says everything is finished and I have rebooted the device multiple times, its EXTREMELY sluggish and borderline unresponsive. It also doesn't have root access as Superuser isn't on the device. So I am asking for any advice/guidance anyone can provide that maybe knows whats up or has had this happen and knows what the problem is.
Please help!
ps: Not new to rooting either as I have rooted all the android phones I have ever had with no problems but I know the Kindle is a different beast.
Thanks!
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Found this article and worked.
Super slow after boot solved!
Ok even though this guide stated that if you are on version 7.2.3, you don't need to run rootqemu. Bat method, that was not true in my case. After running through the runme phase in cmnd prompt, choosing normal root, and letting the process finish and reboot, my device was ridiculously slow, and not rooted might I add. Here's the trick though, immediately after that process finishes, you need to run the Rootqemu method also. But when you try to run Rootqemu.bat by right clicking and running as administrator, it doesn't recognize the device. What I had to do was left click on ONLY the folder that contained the Rootqemu files, and while only that folder is highlighted, you hold down the shift key and right click on the folder. Then you are going to click on "run command prompt here". Once the command prompt opens, you are going to type Rootqemu.bat and press enter. Then you can press 1 to root, let the program run through its few stages, and after it reboots several times and finishes it's process, voila no more lag, and you should be finally rooted. Also after that process, download a program called Kindlefree. It's an absolutely amazing, and simple way to install all the essential Google apps "aka" Gapps to your rooted Kindle fire hd. I hope this helps everyone like it did me!
scooby092477 said:
I just did mine a second ago. Second time Ive done this, but I cant rememeber what i did last time to remedy the issue. Once I did it, it fixed the lag. hmmm... someone please help me remember....
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Funny thing
cthonus said:
So did I - and it worked happily for three seconds until it rebooted again and I found I had 7.4.1 on the Kindle.
I can't find anything else on the web atm on 7.4.1 so either I've been hacked or I'm one of the first to get it.
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I Have i too but i accidentally cut the kindle off in the prosses so i kinda have it. all i got out of it was adding the batt % in status bar. also amazon says it is a minor update so there are no release notes.
For future referencef any further visitors
Hello fellow users and visitors. I've been following this site for a while now, yes I'm considered a "noob" here but I have my experiences well beyond the level of a "noob." This is my first post, and I indeed have a KF HD 7. Since there is so much confusion as far as CLEAR NEWBIES INSTRUCTIONS, I've decided to give everyone the guide I used to root my Kindle, which was derived from a guide here at XDA itself. You can find it here at
androidcowboy (DOT) com /2013/04/root-kindle-fire-hd-7-3-0-firmware/
This DOES indeed work for 7.3.1 as mine was, it took me two tries. But heed my warning, rooting this beauty MAY cause some issues as it has to mine such as randomly shutting off, battery showing up as 0% on some occasions when it is turned on, and sometimes refusing to charge more frequently than it used to. Those issues eventually happen without root, some people have these problems the first week of having a fresh new KFHD7, and I have friends with the same Kindle, rooted, and theirs do not present same issue, so I guess some do some don't.
Good luck and happy rooting. Now you can revive Google Play!
Another confirmation for 7.3.1. I followed Android Cowboy's procedures for both rooting and installing Google Play. Very easy. Thanks Cowboy!
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If you have issues rooting, please go to my thread in my signature. I addressed the issue of rooting on 7.3.1, and have written quick explanation for rooting with Bin4ry's method. The guide goes on to help you flash a custom ROM, should you so desire to get rid of that nasty Amazon OS interface.