I want to update my atrix and after reading i undertsand that its ok if its rooted you can still update, but if you have the webtop hack installed then you can brick and you cant update, so how do i uninstall it? I am very new at all this so step by step instructions would be greatly appreciated.
In for step by step instructions.
There are instructuons on the webtop hack thread... but I don't understand them. So im in for a guide as well
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seh6183 said:
There are instructuons on the webtop hack thread... but I don't understand them. So im in for a guide as well
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Same here.
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Same here.
I just flashed back to 4.1.26 because I needed to update andit removes any mods done to the phone. Use these guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12540398#post12540398
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Search is your friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009329
The flash will work for ota as well but it's not really necessary if all you need to do is back out of the webtop mod.
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I performed the webtop mod but did not root device, as the webtop mod was pretty simple and I have no use for root.
With the new announcment that an update is coming the 29th I would like to revert back to stock so I can obtain this update.
Problem is there are really no clear instructions on doing this.
I am somewhat technically advanced (I rooted and put a custom rom on a g1, but used step by step guides to do so).
I have found many different instructions on rooting and the instructions for returning webtop to stock are layed out for the more advanced users.
Can anyone dumb it down a little and help the novice users like me revert to stock so we can get the update.
Im sure there are a lot of people out there who are in the same boat as myself.
Thanks!
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Follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
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Sorry posted this in wrong section. Should have been development section. Can a mod move as I am unable to.
Thanks, and hopefully I get some help!
I would love to learn more abt this phone so I van help out here
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Ya saw that but still not sure how to root.
Still need a bit more dumbed down guide. As I don't undersatand some of that guide.
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I'm in the same boat! I definitely want to be able to receive the OTA update when 4g is enabled.
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Did you guys find download and install RSD 5.0
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Don't even know what that is.
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Go to link I posted download sbf 1.2.6 then download rsd 5.0 if you've connected your phone to your computer and your computer has recgonized the phone then you don't need to worry about the drivers. Once you've installed rsd and downloaded 1.2.6 follow instructions they're super clear and step by step
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Please read the thread
Instructions are in the dev section on how to roll back to stock firmware. Closing thread. Please post any questions you have in that thread for further assistance.
Hi, I'm going to root my brothers dx for him tomorrow, it's running the aforementioned firmware, so what options do I have to root it? Will gingerbreak work?
Thanks.
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Haloman800 said:
Hi, I'm going to root my brothers dx for him tomorrow, it's running the aforementioned firmware, so what options do I have to root it? Will gingerbreak work?
Thanks.
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i suggest you search before posting --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139865
Seriously, it's stickied man.
You're going to have to SBF him to .340 first and then follow that thread.
I suggest backing up his apps with this https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup&feature=search_result
first...but he'll lose all of his app data since he isn't currently rooted and can't use Titanium.
If you're super crafty and patient, maybe you can try using ADB to pull the data for him...and obviously push it back once he's up and running again.
Sorry, I sent this from my phone late last night, I haven't rooted a phone in a while..
I am a noob, what is ADB? I know the term, I just forgot..
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Edit: also, if I do the method posted above where I downgrade to froyo, then manually upgrade to gingerbread, will I be rooted once I'm back on gingerbread?
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i suggest you search before posting --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139865
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My assumption is he has a new stock X fresh from VZ running 4.5.596... You can sbf back to froyo from an OTA? huh... news to me!
Sbfing is the equivalent of swinging a mighty ban hammer. (in response to the above)
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I'm looking to root a droid X with gingerbread. All i really want to accomplish is to be able to use the hotspot for free and also to get rid of adds and bloatware. Is there a generic prosess to use. I'd like for it to have the same look and feel as before.
Any advice would be helpful.
thank you
You can find everything you need to root here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258599
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infazzdar said:
You can find everything you need to root here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258599
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i needed this, thanks
infazzdar said:
You can find everything you need to root here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258599
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was petes updated to use the zergrush method?
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was petes updated to use the zergrush method?
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I do not know. I will check Pete's website in the morning and update the thread, if so.
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Did I make a mistake getting the xoom 32gb wifi only??? There's no android market place app!!!
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I have the same xoom and I have a market?
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How do I get it... I did a factory reset and still no market app
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Don't know how that's possible. Perhaps you can find an APK of the market through the web browser and it will install...
Yes it was a mistake.
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I knew it was a mistake
But I would like to keep it... it also won't download... I bought it used... do you guys think it was rooted once with an unlock bootloader?... would this happen if someone try to get it back stock to resell??? I don't know...
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Is it the stock rom? Check under the about tablet. If it has root then You might need to download the g apps zip from here then install that through CWM. If not you can just search for the APK and get it online somewhere.
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Install the apk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166152
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No mistake. It's a great tab. If used, read up and return it to stock condition. Or load a ROM from the dev section. You'll get the market back.
Thanks... that's what I was planning.. get a custom rom, I for sure know this will fix it... I'm confuse on how to set up my laptop with sdk.... I seen instructions that are pretty straight forward... but afraid I might mess up my laptop or the tablet
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I hardly think it's a mistake just because you have to do a little work. Just means you'll like it more later on.
I don't think the tab is rooted... there's no superuser... plus the recovery has these options only... reboot, update from USB, factory reset, clear cache... something like that... just confuse on my after factory reset in recovery I still don't have market... ill upload a picture of all the app that's preinstall after factory reset in recovery...
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http://db.tt/t46MAl12 I could upload pic so its in the link
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I think the first thing you should do is a factory reset. If that doesn't get your Market back then flash the stock images from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049485
After you get the stock images on there then you can think about rooting and custom ROMs if you want to but if stock does what you want then just stick there at the moment.
Thanks, I'm not familiar with sdk adb and all the command thing in second post in the link you provide burd... but give me 24hrs to figure this... I might need help later...
I am attempting to set up my computer... will post my update soon
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Here is a guide I used when I wanted to flash the US images on my UK Xoom. The guide will also get you to root but you don't have to go that far if you don't want to.
Now, the commands will all be the same but the guide may be a bit out of date with image names and such as it's from February. Make sure you read everything and if you are planning to root/flash custom ROMs DO NOT relock your bootloader.
Edit: changed guide URL to newer one provided by okantomi
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1249798
burden010 said:
Here is a guide I used when I wanted to flash the US images on my UK Xoom. The guide will also get you to root but you don't have to go that far if you don't want to.
Now, the commands will all be the same but the guide may be a bit out of date with image names and such as it's from February. Make sure you read everything and if you are planning to root/flash custom ROMs DO NOT relock your bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14237506&postcount=7
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I would recommend using this guide, it's much newer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
okantomi said:
I would recommend using this guide, it's much newer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
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Even better
I don't think it's a mistake as long as you got a good deal on it.
$280.... got it off of Craigslist... they were old nice people that speak little english... he said he let his friend factory reset it... I bet my tablet was unlock and rooted once or he had someone with little knowledge to attempt the procedure to get it back stock so he can resell it... oh well its my problem now... I will fix it... I hope
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Is rooting really needed for the kf? I am not super computer suave, but I did root my X10a. What I really want to know is will I need to root to be happy with the kf?
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If you want the android market you will want to root it. But with burrito root it's pretty easy.
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I was looking at some of the videos and I just get nervous about bricking it. I will give it a shot when I pick one up.
It's not "needed" but it totally turns into a full Android tablet, once you put CyanogenMod on it that is. It's great.
No need to be nervous. Just follow the guides that are in the Development section and with some patience, everything will go smooth.
I will try it out when I get it.
Who will unbrick it when things go wrong lol
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brandon5132 said:
I will try it out when I get it.
Who will unbrick it when things go wrong lol
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Haha, it's virtually impossible to brick if you follow the directions step-by-step.
Better belive I will follow step by step
Thanks
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Additionally, this Kindle Fire Utility by Vashypooh is SO awesome, it can practically do everything for you. Check it out.
If I don't get the CM7 rom will the OTA updates from Amazon kill my root access and Google Android Market?
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brandon5132 said:
If I don't get the CM7 rom will the OTA updates from Amazon kill my root access and Google Android Market?
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I've heard just about ANY OTA updates kills root access. So if I were you I would totally not take anything from Amazon after rooting and putting CM on it.
Edit: if you don't put CM on it and stick to stock Fire, then to answer your question, yes it will probably kill root access. All depends on what the OTA consists of.
I am really just wanting the Google Android Market. Will the OTA updates kill the market along with root access? I couldn't find where it said that it killed the market also.
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brandon5132 said:
I am really just wanting the Google Android Market. Will the OTA updates kill the market along with root access? I couldn't find where it said that it killed the market also.
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I am not so sure on that one, I'm sorry. I would think Stock Fire software wouldn't play nice with Android Market installed as well, I could be wrong, not sure.