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[Q] Cannot unfreeze all apps frozen by TB

I froze a bunch of apps using Titanium Backup. They're not showing up in the defrost batch list. Even after factory resetting my phone they're not in the apps list but I still seem them in /system/app
For example:
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 79497 Feb 5 01:21 SoundRecorder.apk
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 27496 Feb 5 01:21 SoundRecorder.odex
But SoundRecorder doesn't show up in my app list. If I try to "run" it from something like Super Manager I am told it's not installed.
Any way to fix this?

[APP][ROOT] Android 4.1.2 Rooting Universal Method

[APP][ROOT] Android 4.1.2 Rooting Universal Method
This method is single for rooting your mobile!
[install]
1. Download Root Explorer [Google Play]
2. Download Root Master
3. Unpack and install Root Master on your PC
4. Install drivers of your mobile
5. Run RootMaster and press first button on first screen
6. After this click the center button on all windows
7. You mobile is rooted - Reboot your mobile
8. Close the RootMaster
9. Install Root Explorer and delete superuser.apk
10. This release of superuser.apk is not english
11. Delete or replace your superuser.apk in /system/app
12. Unpack Superuser.apk from zip and copy to /system/app folder
13. Reply yes to replace your apk Superuser.apk
14. If you delete superuser.apk reinstall Only superuser from Zip
Root Explorer Download
<MOD EDITED - WAREZ LINK REMOVED>
Root Master Download
Superuser 3.1.3 Free

Screens and reports
First screen
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Clique on center all screens
Final Screen to root
Root Start
Root screen
Root ok

Tried this on an lg p714,at some point the app asked me to restore my data in order to continue the rooting proccess,but failed.
So no luck for the LG p714,not even with framaroot.

kalel29 said:
Tried this on an lg p714,at some point the app asked me to restore my data in order to continue the rooting proccess,but failed.
So no luck for the LG p714,not even with framaroot.
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Reboot device after install superuser.apk and rootexplorer.apk

hacker812c said:
Reboot device after install superuser.apk and rootexplorer.apk
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why do i have to install the apps if i dont have root permissions? it doesnt make any sense for me.

it's just work for my stock rom 4.1 one X with 1 click
will try my wife's HTC One...
Thanks for sharing bro

Worked like charm on my Karbonn Titanium S5. Thaks a lot for the post

did it work with razr?

This looks like its just bin4ry's adb restore exploit packaged up in some chinese program.

tried many other root tools but could not seem to get root with them on a Blade V
this worked after numerous attempts at clicking root
many thanks

ando_uk said:
tried many other root tools but could not seem to get root with them on a Blade V
this worked after numerous attempts at clicking root
many thanks
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Hello there..wanting to buy the phone is it any good?on virgin mobile uk..how did you manage to get one cant seem to see anything on their website ..tried calling them ..the lady told me they have it on their warehouse..so it comes up £99.99 handset plus £10 top up which is required..and delivery for about £8...any info. Would be much appreciated...is it worth the money for this phone..??thanks again...
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2

Hy this is work, but I cant replace superuser.apk. Every time I do that I lose root. Please Help

hacker812c said:
[APP][ROOT] Android 4.1.2 Rooting Universal Method
This method is single for rooting your mobile!
[install]
1. Download Root Explorer [Google Play]
2. Download Root Master
3. Unpack and install Root Master on your PC
4. Install drivers of your mobile
5. Run RootMaster and press first button on first screen
6. After this click the center button on all windows
7. You mobile is rooted - Reboot your mobile
8. Close the RootMaster
9. Install Root Explorer and delete superuser.apk
10. This release of superuser.apk is not english
11. Delete or replace your superuser.apk in /system/app
12. Unpack Superuser.apk from zip and copy to /system/app folder
13. Reply yes to replace your apk Superuser.apk
14. If you delete superuser.apk reinstall Only superuser from Zip
steps 1-8 worked fine. My Blade ZTE V is now rooted. Thanks
Steps 9-14 are messy.
9. I install root browser and delete superuser.apk from system/app?
11. delete or replace superuser.asp? i thought I already did this in step 9?
12. copy superuser.apk? i thought this had already been done?
What I did:
1. I installed root browser.
2. I then unzipped and copied the superuser.apk to my memory card.
3. I replaced the chinese superuser.apk with the superuser.apk from my memory card
4. I done a reboot.
After doing this I lost my SU privileges and had to use the chinese root program again.
Can you tell me where I am going wrong?
Thanks
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f4rell09 said:
Hello there..wanting to buy the phone is it any good?on virgin mobile uk..how did you manage to get one cant seem to see anything on their website ..tried calling them ..the lady told me they have it on their warehouse..so it comes up £99.99 handset plus £10 top up which is required..and delivery for about £8...any info. Would be much appreciated...is it worth the money for this phone..??thanks again...
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
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Hello mate. I got my Blade V from the virgin shop. I am already a virgin media customer so I got the phone for £81.99 and they gave me a free PAYG sim card and £10 top up. I will sell the top up for 7 pound so I get the phone for £75 which is a damn good price.
Very impressed with the phone. It is not as sleek as the galaxy s4 mini or htc 1 but for the price it is 110% worth it.

Hy is any chance to unroot LGL3E430 with this tool

Here's the tutorial that works for XT910.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2402943

picklepete said:
hacker812c said:
[APP][ROOT] Android 4.1.2 Rooting Universal Method
This method is single for rooting your mobile!
[install]
1. Download Root Explorer [Google Play]
2. Download Root Master
3. Unpack and install Root Master on your PC
4. Install drivers of your mobile
5. Run RootMaster and press first button on first screen
6. After this click the center button on all windows
7. You mobile is rooted - Reboot your mobile
8. Close the RootMaster
9. Install Root Explorer and delete superuser.apk
10. This release of superuser.apk is not english
11. Delete or replace your superuser.apk in /system/app
12. Unpack Superuser.apk from zip and copy to /system/app folder
13. Reply yes to replace your apk Superuser.apk
14. If you delete superuser.apk reinstall Only superuser from Zip
steps 1-8 worked fine. My Blade ZTE V is now rooted. Thanks
Steps 9-14 are messy.
9. I install root browser and delete superuser.apk from system/app?
11. delete or replace superuser.asp? i thought I already did this in step 9?
12. copy superuser.apk? i thought this had already been done?
What I did:
1. I installed root browser.
2. I then unzipped and copied the superuser.apk to my memory card.
3. I replaced the chinese superuser.apk with the superuser.apk from my memory card
4. I done a reboot.
After doing this I lost my SU privileges and had to use the chinese root program again.
Can you tell me where I am going wrong?
Thanks
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I am also having the same problem with my cce sk504 and by chance someone knows this brand ai abroad with some similar model, since lenovo bought cce then I believe that this model is in some copies out there, but this is it also not able to translate the program, I'm Chinese version yet ... thank you help!
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HTC One M7?
Has anyone tried this on the HTC One M7 with a locked boot. It would be jolly useful if it worked.

Success
Just rooted my LG L9 II . Worked like a charm

Swipe MTV Volt Rooted !!
Worked like a charm on Swipe MTv Volt !!
Thanks !
How do I solve the chinese SU issue ? ;( Can I download Superuser app from market and let it erase/override the chinese SU ?
Thanks a lot man

[MOVED] Much Simpler rooting tool - Thor 13.3.1.0

THIS POST IS CLOSED, IT MOVED!​
HERE​
Thanks goes to: fi01 for finding the bug, Jcase for making the exploit, Moronig for modifying the exploit, slayer615 for making the original batch bundle.

Help please http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47883338&postcount=41
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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EniGmA1987 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47883338&postcount=41
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I have root. I'm on version 13.3.1.0 on my 7" HDX. If you follow the tutorial it should work. (It did for me) What version are you running?

Says 13.3.0.2_user_302075320. Installed on Monday Jul, 29th, 2013 5:01 PM
Just got the tablet today and have not updated anything at all. My tablet cant check for updates since before I turned it on I blacklisted the IP addresses from my router that Amazon uses to push updates to Kindles

Hurry, update to 13.3.1.0 before a newer update comes (or download the update here and for directions to manually install the update). Don't blacklist those IP's until you root it. Update first.
Once you get root you can configure iptables on the tablet to blacklist it but im testing this. I got root 2 hours ago. Once I get it working I'll post a tut.
But you need to be on version 13.3.1.0

Alright I am downloading it now on the tablet, but it seems to be taking a while so I doubt I will get a chance to try for root again tonight.

EniGmA1987 said:
Alright I am downloading it now on the tablet, but it seems to be taking a while so I doubt I will get a chance to try for root again tonight.
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That's fine. It's a over 700mb. I will be downloading it too, for a backup if Amazon decides to take it down. Good luck!

Faznx92 said:
1: Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot and install it. here
2: Get the adb drivers and install. here
3: Download latest Busybox to your HDX and install it. (It will not run untill you have root, this is for later.)(I got it from 1mobile market here)
4: Download jcase/fi01 code here
5: Download Moronig redone code http://goo.gl/4gBmq5
6: Enable adb on the Kindle
7: Connect Kindle to computer
8: Goto Device Manager in Control Panel
9: Look for the unsupported adb device (if not found safely remove hardware the kindle on the taskbar)
10: Click the unsupported device and click update driver then point it to the android_winusb file in the driver install directory
11: Unpack the files, rename Moroning's file to exploit and copy to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot install base directory, copy jcase's code EXCEPT the exploit file there as well.
12: Run Minimal ADB and Fastboot, make sure your device is connect first
Code:
adb devices
If not listed go back to step 6
13: Copy and paste this into the cmd prompt. Ignore if it says it fails
Code:
adb push su /data/local/tmp/
adb push rootme.sh /data/local/tmp/
adb push exploit /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/rootme.sh
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/exploit
adb shell /data/local/tmp/exploit -c "/data/local/tmp/rootme.sh"
At this point you should be rooted. You can now finish installing Busybox on your HDX. To check if you have root if your unsure type
Code:
adb shell
then type
Code:
su
If not, reply. Remember this is tested to work on my Kindle Fire HDX 7" 13.3.1.0
Notes:
If the Hdx is updated past this point Amazon may patch the exploit and so you loose root.
We need to start a thread on how to stop/block Amazon from pushing updates to the HDX.
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Do we need a Superuser app installed after root is gained like SuperSu. Also is it possible to unroot using SuperSu script in the settings.

Android Cowboy said:
Do we need a Superuser app installed after root is gained like SuperSu. Also is it possible to unroot using SuperSu script in the settings.
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Never tried it yet, but you should. You have full root access.

Faznx92 said:
Never tried it yet, but you should. You have full root access.
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Have confirmed that SuperSu does work and it will also unroot using the option in the settings.

Android Cowboy said:
Have confirmed that SuperSu does work and it will also unroot using the option in the settings.
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Yes sir. SuperSU is working. Spread the word lol. I got to get some shut eye. I downloaded supersu from 1mobile market.

Someone got the playstore to work?
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4 mit Tapatalk

Android Cowboy said:
Do we need a Superuser app installed after root is gained like SuperSu. Also is it possible to unroot using SuperSu script in the settings.
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If you don't install a superuser app, root will still work, but any app that requests it, gets it, and no notification.
Supersu works with that binary, but you can install superuser and let it update the su binary and it will work as well.
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cebulank said:
Someone got the playstore to work?
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4 mit Tapatalk
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Some people are claiming to have it working, but they won't share how they did it...

Moronig said:
If you don't install a superuser app, root will still work, but any app that requests it, gets it, and no notification.
Supersu works with that binary, but you can install superuser and let it update the su binary and it will work as well.
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Some people are claiming to have it working, but they won't share how they did it...
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SuperSU works, busybox works, I got root, I will be running test soon.
-update Play store does not work
Google play services works

Can this tutorial be used to root the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 too?

lanegan said:
Can this tutorial be used to root the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 too?
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I'm posting that soon(to this thread). I do not have one so I can't confirm it works. Check back here shortly.
-Update I have it posted on the main thread.

Questions about Amazon updates
Has anyone tried to see if you can block the OTA updates like the kindle fire hd.
Using ES File Explorer app, navigate to the /system/etc/security folder. Rename or move the otacerts.zip file.
-credit goes to androidcowboy
Thanks For the Root it works Great

fr09n said:
Has anyone tried to see if you can block the OTA updates like the kindle fire hd.
Using ES File Explorer app, navigate to the /system/etc/security folder. Rename or move the otacerts.zip file.
-credit goes to androidcowboy
Thanks For the Root it works Great
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I'll try it out.
-UPDATE- I can't confirm if it works or not. Someone else needs to try this up to see if it stops updates.
I'm running iptables.

This worked for me once I updated to 13.3.1. Guess the bug is either not present in the older kernel or it is at a different memory address.

EniGmA1987 said:
This worked for me once I updated to 13.3.1. Guess the bug is either not present in the older kernel or it is at a different memory address.
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Yah. I think that's what lead someone to port the 8.9" 14.3.1 hdx exploit to 7" 13.3.1

How to root the Amazon FireTV

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Update 02/03/2015
This guide I posted is well out of date, there are other methods to follow now days.
Please use http://www.aftvnews.com/tag/guide/ as it is up to date and current.
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Thanks to Geohot, we now have root access
1. A) Go to: http://towelroot.com/ and click the red button to download the APK:
or
1. B) Download from this MediaFire mirror I made: http://goo.gl/DQ6xXF
2. Download the Chainfire SU APK from the Playstore: http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
3. Sideload both APKs.
4. Run Towelroot, hit "Make it Ra1n" and then your FTV will reboot.
5. After reboot install SU and set default access to "Grant" in it's settings.
Setup SSH after SU install:
1. Download Busybox APK: http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=stericson.busybox
2. Download SSH Daemon APK: http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=web.oss.sshsftpDaemon
3. Sideload both APKs.
4. Configure SSH Daemon to your liking and to start on boot
5. SSH with username root and password abc123 (configurable in SSH Daemon)
How to disable the FireTV Updater :
1. Connect via ADB and type "su" (without quotes)
2. pm disable com.amazon.dcp
3. If done correctly it should say "Package com.amazon.dcp new state: disabled".
OR
1. Just disable the OTA portion (Thanks JPDeckers)
Code:
pm disable "com.amazon.dcp/.ota.OTAUpdateMessageHandler"
pm disable "com.amazon.dcp/.ota.OTAService"
pm disable "com.amazon.dcp/.ota.CheckForOTAUpdatesService"
pm disable "com.amazon.dcp/.ota.OTAStatusActivity"
pm disable "com.amazon.dcp/.ota.ResetOTAMessageHandler"
pm disable "com.amazon.dcp/.ota.OTAService$OTAWakeupReceiver"
pm disable "com.amazon.dcp/.ota.OTAService$OTADedupeReceiver"
pm disable "com.amazon.dcp/.ota.OTAService$OTAInstallNowReceiver"
2. If done correctly it should say "Package xxx.xxxxxx.xxx new state: disabled".
How to Enable installations from "Unknown Sources":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784173
Here are some guides with pictures and step by step instructions:
How to root the Amazon FireTV:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv/
How to block OTA updates to keep root:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-ota-update-for-amazon-fire-tv-and-keep-root-access/
How to install the Google Play Store on the Amazon FireTV:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
How to mount external usb storage devices:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-play-media-files-from-external-usb-storage-on-amazon-fire-tv/
How to run FireTV apps from an External USB Drive:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-move-and-run-amazon-fire-tv-apps-from-an-external-usb-storage-drive/
How to manually upgrade/downgrade your Amazon FireTV:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796067
How to install ClockworkMod Custom Recovery on the Amazon Fire TV
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-insta...mazon-fire-tv/
How to install a Custom ROM Image on the Amazon Fire TV
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-insta...mazon-fire-tv/
How to update a Rooted Amazon Fire TV to the Latest Version Without Losing Root
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-updat...t-losing-root/
How to boot into recovery mode and fix a softbricked FireTV:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-unbr...ry-mode-and-factory-reset-the-amazon-fire-tv/
Fix PS4 DualShock 4 button mapping on the Fire TV:
http://www.aftvnews.com/fix-ps4-dualshock-4-button-mapping-on-the-fire-tv/
How to trick Google Play Store into allowing All Apps
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-trick-google-play-store-into-allowing-all-apps/
How to connect a Wii Remote (Wiimote) to the Fire TV:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-connect-a-wii-remote-wiimote-to-the-fire-tv/
How to setup a new Fire TV without blocking Root:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-setup-a-new-fire-tv-without-blocking-root/
How to remove unwanted Home Screen Menu Items:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-remove-unwanted-home-screen-menu-items/
How to setup Plex (and XBMC) for Surround Sound Audio:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-setup-plex-and-xbmc-for-surround-sound-audio/
More to come....
Changelog:
21-09-2014 - Added more links to guides including how to flash custom recovery and pre-rooted images
13-09-2014 - Added more links to guides added Towelroot v3 to mirror.
28-07-2014 - Added more links to guides.
23-07-2014 - Updated links to new http://www.aftvnews.com/ site.
30-06-2014 - Added link to guide on booting to recovery mode and fixing a softbrick
26-06-2014 - Added link to guide on manually upgrade/downgrade to different firmware versions
24-06-2014 - Added mediafire mirror for towelroot apks
24-06-2014 - Added link to guide for running apps from external drive
22-06-2014 - Added link to guide for installing playstore on the FireTV

hell yeah

wavrunrx said:
wait, what ?! is this real
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Yep.
FYI, you should probably link to the main site instead of deeplinking the APK, same goes for SuperSU, the official download can be found here: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
People can just pull the superuser.apk from the zip file.

Worked for me. Quick and easy.
Now what do I do with it? Can I install Google play now?

FISKER_Q said:
Yep.
FYI, you should probably link to the main site instead of deeplinking the APK, same goes for SuperSU, the official download can be found here: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
People can just pull the superuser.apk from the zip file.
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holy crap amazing !
i was thinking root wait waiting till amazon releases the new update to thwart any last minute attempt for amazon to 'fix' it...

is this safe or like the other exploit?

The towel root link does not allow hotlinking,so you should just change it to the DOT com webpage.
Also,click the red-ish symbol on their page to download the tr apk.

retroben said:
The towel root link does not allow hotlinking,so you should just change it to the DOT com webpage.
Also,click the red-ish symbol on their page to download the tr apk.
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Hi! I'm still a beginer, so .. can you explain how to change it to the DOT com webpage?
Thanks

Ninja'd!
Was DP for more attention.
How do we add the OTA links to Fire TV's HOSTS file for blocking the update?
Also,how do I ensure that root is working without having to install another app?
Edit:
I was talking about the OP with towelroot.
*Piccard facepalm*
By DOT com,I meant just the website by itself,and not linking to the apk directly.
I also now know root is working because seeder was granted lag reduction access.

Added some more info.
Hopefully now we will see in influx of custom launchers, removable of bloatware, overclock etc Today is a good day :highfive:

Amazing! I've been waiting for this.
Anywhere besides ebay where a Canadian can pick this up?

can edit that host file with your instructions
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USB Storage working download [root] StickMount 3.01

Rooted and took some pictures as proof installed Root Browser and made a change to hosts file.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Here is a guide with screenshots for anyone interested.

SSH to your device then run the following:
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system
chmod +w /etc/hosts
vi /etc/hosts
127.0.0.1 firs-ta-g7g.amazon.com
127.0.0.1 amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
:wq!
mount -o ro,remount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system
reboot
This step can also be done through a gui, root browser lite or other such.[/QUOTE]
Editing hosts for me failed at chmod. Instead I side loaded root browser and modified the hosts file directly on the Fire TV.

Someone else posted in another thread that this will disable the FireTV updater:
Code:
su
pm disable com.amazon.dcp

I checked the amz site after undoing OpenDNS and setting my two router DNS' to Google's two servers.
After two attempts of loading my google bookmark,it errored on one and worked on two,so internet is fine.
I tried loading the amz page and it gave me an error instead of file not found,which must mean it worked from the hosts file!
I also did that adb shell function through terminal app directly on Fire TV as an extra measure.

Landmark!
We have root. Brilliant.
Next, Safestrap? Rom Slots? Stripped AOSP Rom?
We're on our way.

http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap/
Anybody willing to try the Amazon Kindle*versions?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

FYI, to install APKs directly from your Fire TV without the sideloading nonsense, grab a SQLite editor and meander your way through Settings Storage/Settings/Global to change the value of "install_non_market_apps" from 0 to 1.

WP 10 - Android 4.4 inside

Well, after digging a little inside the new feature of running android applications on Windows 10 mobile, i've found something very, very interesting:
WP10 is running what it seems to be a reduced android 4.4 version inside.
C:\wmconnect\platform-tools>adb shell grep ro.build.version.sdk= /system/build.prop
ro.build.version.sdk=19
Sdk 19 is Android 4.4
Also it's not using dalvik, it's using ART:
[email protected]:/system/lib $ ls libar*
ls libar*
-rw-r--r-- root root 1013644 1969-12-31 21:00 libart-compiler.so
-rw-r--r-- root root 2166912 1969-12-31 21:00 libart.so
[email protected]:/system/lib $
The kernel seems to be a modified MS version, i can't find too much related but one thing is for sure, MS should release sources as it is Linux:
cat /proc/version
Linux version 3.4.0-Microsoft ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.7 (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 31 14:42:53 PST 2014
[email protected]:/ $
So far i've found a couple of apk's which seems to be the ones which interfaces android with WP10:
[email protected]:/system/app $ ls mic*
ls mic*
-rw-r--r-- root root 116078 1969-12-31 21:00 microsoftappservices.apk
-rw-r--r-- root root 300688 1969-12-31 21:00 microsoftappservices.odex
-rw-r--r-- root root 53633 1969-12-31 21:00 microsoftsystemserverapp.apk
-rw-r--r-- root root 76648 1969-12-31 21:00 microsoftsystemserverapp.odex
[email protected]:/system/app $
Attached are the deodexed files for the MS applications, still working on decompiling them, way rusted with smali
Let's the game begin..
EDIT:
Another weird thing, it appears that androids runs on an hyper-v machine ?
[email protected]:/ $ ls init.hyper*
ls init.hyper*
-rwxr-x--- root shell 1725 1969-12-31 21:00 init.hyperv.rc
[email protected]:/ $
If that is true, then we are talking about another potential feature, mobile virtualization.
EDIT2:
Another interesting thing SELinux is enabled, so is not going to be easy to modify files, we need to edit the security policies...
EDIT3:
Just got an update: build: 10512
aow.wim file located at: c:\windows\system32\aow\aow.wim
file uploaded to Mega

there is any way to hack this feature to accept google services? and how to explore these folders that you found?

we need to create a swap partition, cos with ES file explorer i can only access virtual storage, yes, it is 100% virtual machined, but we need a swap partition

We should be able to Install some system apps like gapps to make Google apps work with Windows 10...
I was just wondering if we can easily access /system/ and add files there... With interop unlock we should be able to access it but who knows?
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We should also have an iOS subsystem inside Windows 10 Mobile, right?

XDRdaniel said:
We should also have an iOS subsystem inside Windows 10 Mobile, right?
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maybe yes .
did you see leaked W10 Roms for L640xl and etc. ?
they are about 2.5 GB it's a real huge ffu image and it's about 1 GB larger than 8.1 ROMs so it maybe contains much much more for example as you said maybe include an IOS subsystem
but it's really interesting to see Hyper-V mobile version working on w10 mobile !

onecosmic said:
cat /proc/version
Linux version 3.4.0-Microsoft ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.7 (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 31 14:42:53 PST 2014
[email protected]:/ $
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what about root acces? If it runs on hyper-v, then I guess we have full access to android system. but what about apps that require root?
I will try to root my lumia, and install some exploits :laugh:
UPDATE:
nope...
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I dumped the Android system.
Some files failed to copy because of permissions.
Here is the download link: https://mega.nz/#!h9ZQ2Q5Z!JvkrCxXYXBEDPuTctgP8Zi59PspiWn9khfV9LqzoGeI
I attached some screenshots.

So theoretically we could create a swap partition via SD card (via linux) to support the android based eco system?

ngame said:
maybe yes .
did you see leaked W10 Roms for L640xl and etc. ?
they are about 2.5 GB it's a real huge ffu image and it's about 1 GB larger than 8.1 ROMs so it maybe contains much much more for example as you said maybe include an IOS subsystem
but it's really interesting to see Hyper-V mobile version working on w10 mobile !
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No, will not include iOS subsystem.... because of copyright.

ADeltaX said:
I dumped the Android system.
Some files failed to copy because of permissions.
Here is the download link: https://mega.nz/#!h9ZQ2Q5Z!JvkrCxXYXBEDPuTctgP8Zi59PspiWn9khfV9LqzoGeI
I attached some screenshots.
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is it possible to use this to run it on a current device that still doesnt have the android system in it?
I have a Lumia 735 and it cant run the apps, infact whoever i contacted owning a Lumia 735 cannot run the system.

surya467 said:
is it possible to use this to run it on a current device that still doesnt have the android system in it?
I have a Lumia 735 and it cant run the apps, infact whoever i contacted owning a Lumia 735 cannot run the system.
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Nope, because it isn't a full system and a bootable hard drive (Currently Android Astoria is in a separate local disk and you need to configure 85456 things... and also need full unlock... for now).

ADeltaX said:
Nope, because it isn't a full system and a bootable hard drive (Currently Android Astoria is in a separate local disk and you need to configure 85456 things... and also need full unlock... for now).
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ahhh..guess iv to wait then hoping ms dont "FIX" this in the next upcoming build ?
So wanna make these android guys burn!! ?

surya467 said:
ahhh..guess iv to wait then hoping ms dont "FIX" this in the next upcoming build
So wanna make these android guys burn!!
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I hope this project will be destroyed... or this will be the final autodestruction of Windows Store (mobile).

Why?

ADeltaX said:
I hope this project will be destroyed... or this will be the final autodestruction of Windows Store (mobile).
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Nope . it doesn't make any problem to windows store in mobile and also in PC .
why ? you can't use download managers , Players and etc. why ? because they don't have access to your files
OK you can for example move your song files into the android subsystem directory to use android players . that's right . but android apps aren't able to run in background .
they are very very very limited .
project Astoria will port android apps to windows phone format apps not running them in apk format .
running apk apps only good for using some games and apps . as you can see it's a developer mode option so it's not user option .
it will help developers to check witch functions of their apps are working correctly .
hope you got what I mean .

ngame said:
... but android apps aren't able to run in background ...
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I've tested some apps and they run in background (ex. Alarm clock plus) seems like the MS apk's that came with the Android system interfaces with WP10.
On a side note, seems like the system does not behave the same on all devices, i have a Lumia 920.
Cheers.

ngame said:
Nope . it doesn't make any problem to windows store in mobile and also in PC .
why ? you can't use download managers , Players and etc. why ? because they don't have access to your files
OK you can for example move your song files into the android subsystem directory to use android players . that's right . but android apps aren't able to run in background .
they are very very very limited .
project Astoria will port android apps to windows phone format apps not running them in apk format .
running apk apps only good for using some games and apps . as you can see it's a developer mode option so it's not user option .
it will help developers to check witch functions of their apps are working correctly .
hope you got what I mean .
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Yes i understood what you mean, but this tool can be used to avoid developing a new application from scratch (And there are much lazy developers in the world).

Can you guys push any apk to Android system/app folder?

Narciso Neto said:
Can you guys push any apk to Android system/app folder?
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No because the system folder is mounted as read-only.
To mount in read/write requires root....