Amazon seems to have ripped out the vpn services config screen from their skinned settings menu. I can't even call it from the command line (or I'm just a nit).
I've tried swapping for another gingerbread settings app but this stuff is a little beyond me.
If Amazon is consistent in the way I think they are when developing the fire I'm sure the VPN capability is still there -- just no way to configure or start it.
Ideas?
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If Amazon is consistent in the way I think they are when developing the fire I'm sure the VPN capability is still there -- just no way to configure or start it.
Ideas?
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The vpn service is there and looks like it'll run if configured.
However it looks like the UI for the configuration isnt hidden somewhere that one can jump to, so that will need to be ported (unless you know how to configure it manually over adb)
Profiles folder is empty
/data/misc/vpn/profiles
Is there any news regarding the vpn settings on the fire? I would love to use the fire in europe but will need a vpn set up to use it with my us amazon account.
Any way to get a vpn setup on the fire?
Grmpf66 said:
Is there any news regarding the vpn settings on the fire? I would love to use the fire in europe but will need a vpn set up to use it with my us amazon account.
Any way to get a vpn setup on the fire?
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If you're going to pay for VPN service, think about using unblock-us. It works with some sort of "DNS cloacking" and DNS settings can be modified both on Fire or on your home router.
Been playing with VPN all day.
First tried activating VPN on my iPhone then accessing the Hotspot one PPTP then LPTP. Didn't work.
Rooted, still can't get Market Place running (hangs on download) but got OpenVPN working off direct download but there's no tun.ko for it to work.
Tried posting this in the dev group under the vpn question, though as I just registered I can't do that.
I have been playing with this for a few days, as right after I got my fire I flew to Slovakia to visit with the in-laws. I have a fair bit of time on my hands as they don't speak English and I don't speak Slovak. I'd love to get this working, as netflix or hulu or prime would be an awesome way to spend my time here right now, heh.
I can compile the tun.ko module from the source Amazon posted, however this is my first time doing any kind of ARM development, and I cant for the life of me get the damned thing to compile as armv7, just as armv5, regardless of the cross compiler I use... if I go and edit the binary to say v7, insmod fails anyway.
Any hints?
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Tried posting this in the dev group under the vpn question, though as I just registered I can't do that.
I have been playing with this for a few days, as right after I got my fire I flew to Slovakia to visit with the in-laws. I have a fair bit of time on my hands as they don't speak English and I don't speak Slovak. I'd love to get this working, as netflix or hulu or prime would be an awesome way to spend my time here right now, heh.
I can compile the tun.ko module from the source Amazon posted, however this is my first time doing any kind of ARM development, and I cant for the life of me get the damned thing to compile as armv7, just as armv5, regardless of the cross compiler I use... if I go and edit the binary to say v7, insmod fails anyway.
Any hints?
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All I need in my life is tun.ko for Fire - I would help - I have no dev experience and only 24 hours of android experience but I'll start having a look in 8 hours or so when I wake up - I'll be starting from scratch but any hints/sources you can point me towards would be awesome.
Only thing I know on this subject apropos tun.ko is that you have to update the kernel afterwards on many systems is that make sense? Remembering five hours ago reading and have literally been hit over the head with something since. I mean literally.
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If you're going to pay for VPN service, think about using unblock-us. It works with some sort of "DNS cloacking" and DNS settings can be modified both on Fire or on your home router.
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I already have a VPN included from my usenet provider, so it would be no additional fee for me, thats why i would prefer a L2TP/IPsec vpn working on the fire. A shame that amazon just removed the access to the settings - android would have worked perfectly.
Providers aren't a problem for me, as I do my own thing, just want to be able to access the content which I already pay for whilst.I am traveling.
I think I have given up trying to get tun.ko compiled for armv7 though, as I have now spent countless hours on it and must be missing something.very simple.
I need to read up a bit more on the architecture, I think.
Also, why in the hell.did.they.offset.the.spacebar on this thing?
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since I can't yet post in the bloody dev forum where my question here should be posted, I'm going to bump this a bit in the hopes one of the guys over there looks and sees it if they haven't. Please see post #7
I've only done light dev work, though have you considered just stealing it from another compatible ROM?
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I've only done light dev work, though have you considered just stealing it from another compatible ROM?
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I have considered it, but that takes away the fun for me ... as far as watching neflix or whatever goes, at the moment I just VPN from my laptop... it's just been about making this work for a while now
Have been using the fire to read on though - and it's not as bad as I thought it would be as far as the screen is concerned.
Steal it and move on, it won't bee your only hurdle. Get firewall working fief me while you address at it. =)
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Steal it and move on, it won't bee your only hurdle. Get firewall working fief me while you address at it. =)
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Please, do this and post what works here as there are lots of international peeps with Fires who need VPN who would be eternally grateful.
well, I've got it compiling for ARMv7 now, but still not quite there:
Code:
# dmesg |grep tun
<3>[42425.774688] tun: version magic '2.6.35.7 SMP preempt mod_unload modversions ARMv7 ' should be '2.6.35.7+ SMP preempt mod_unload ARMv7 '
need to get the + there, and get rid of modversions ... any ideas anyone?
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ok, got the version stuff right (silly me).
however insmod still fails, now with:
Unknown symbol _GLOBAL_OFFSET_TABLE_ (err 0)
<shrug> probably going to give up for the night.
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Please, do this and post what works here as there are lots of international peeps with Fires who need VPN who would be eternally grateful.
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well, I couldn't find another one.
Though I do have this one working now... it installs at least. want to make sure it doesn't brick my fire before I post the module though.
Code:
# insmod tun.ko
# lsmod
tun 12481 0 - Live 0xbf13a000
tiwlan_drv 972959 0 - Live 0xbf000000
#
Any joy? I know there a bunch of people waiting to get access to VPN settings on the Fire...
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Any joy? I know there a bunch of people waiting to get access to VPN settings on the Fire...
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Indeed In the meanwhile, we can use only two options-workarounds:
1. DNS cloaking (google it),
2. To have a VPN enabled router for Fire. Not the happiest solution, though... but seems to work.
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Hi guys,
I am new here and forgive me if I am asking something that was already discussed before.
Is there a way to install Skype on this device? I tried to go to Skype android section and download it from there but it always requesting phone number and type....
Regards
I FOUND A WAY TO FAKE OUT SKYPE!!!!
1st off let me start, i have the 1.0c mod added to my A7, and i extracted the vending .apk for 2.2.6 marketplace from the update zip found here on xda, cleared out the cache and data, and FC the marketplace, then installed the apk like a normal program, so i have an updated marketplace as well...
but like most of us at this point, when we try and logon to skype it gets caught in a loop...
im very short on time, so ill be quick... ive also got an N1 running cryo 6.1
i get to the login screen for skype for both devices, i have my GF's account entered on the A7 and my account entered on the N1, both have WiFi turned on, i press signon on both devices at the exact same time, and the A7 gets pasted the loop and logs on to skype, i have to very quickly logoff of skype on the N1, and the A7 works!
it does cause a lot of FC's but atleast its progress, and maybe a direction for the devs to look into....
ill give much more detailed walkthru when i get back tonight, or maybe tomorrow...
Whats wrong with skype? I logged into skype and made a phone call to my house with no trouble except when i tried to end the call, it locked up.
My Skype sits at logging in forever. What version of Skype are you running fisher?
Where did you find Skype android version to download? ...and I believe that it is in Skype interest to fix the bugs and make it work on Elocity or any other android device using WiFi or 3G...
Regards
Help - Skype
Same issue - trying to use Skype downloaded from Marketplace (A7 using Dexter version 1c) - seems to be stuck with getting logged in - got it to work once, but I am not able to repeat - please advise ...........thanks - Love the A7 just wish I could address these shortcoming
Installed Skype 1.02 for Android build 1.0.0.659...cannot make it work ...whenever I try to log in it stops working ..sometimes it shows the message "logging in" but it cannot complete the atsk...Have anybody made Skype work on Elocity?
Thanks
as stated earliler i have been able to get skype running on several occasions...
skype currently does not have a valid electronic signature for the tablet, or the tablet the build.prop was copied from...
that is why when we attempt to logon to skype, its checking for the signature, getting caught because it is getting mixed signals from our device and getting stuck in the 'loop'
but my N1 does have a valid signature... which i think is why skype is getting faked out when both devices are logging on from the same wireless network... the signature is going out from my N1, and the tablet is logging on...
Interesting...Unfortunately I do not have phone to use it to log at the same time...and I am trying to do it over WIFI
I bet you Skype will fix it eventualy
Regards
just a quick note.
it has been written in forum for a long time, that Skype somehow is protected from being used over mobile data connections.. im not sure how that affect regular users, but they have done something for US users to protect against Skype use. but this was all primarily on mobiles, im not sure how this fits into a tablet being used.
You may be right...the Android so far was always connected with the smartphones...tablets are very new thing and have been coming out only in last 6 +/- months with latest version iteration of 2.1, 2.2 ans hopefully this summer 3.0.
Regards
Skype works...decided to try it again after all this time and it works
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Skype works...decided to try it again after all this time and it works
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My Skype doesn't work. If restarted itself after passing through license...
I wrote to Customer Service. Here is answer:
Thank you for contacting Skype Customer Service.
We understand your concerns regarding your eLocity A7. We are sorry to say this is not yet supported on Skype. However our development team are constantly working to meet customers needs and expectations.
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Hope they will add official support at eLocity A7. I don't want shifty ways...
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Hope they will add official support at eLocity A7. I don't want shifty ways...
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skype works fine with ElocityMod v1.3 , but again in US, coming from a USA ip address you might be blocked by Skype, so a signin is not possible.
but its works and i can call using elocity here (from Denmark)
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skype works fine with ElocityMod v1.3 , but again in US, coming from a USA ip address you might be blocked by Skype, so a signin is not possible.
but its works and i can call using elocity here (from Denmark)
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Weird. I'm in Russia
I installed Market by self (it isn't hard for me) and don't use DexterMod yet)
There are some difference, maybe some libraries absent.
Will install DM and check soon.
In Canada, Skype works fine. Now if only Skype had video calling everything would be golden.
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Weird. I'm in Russia
I installed Market by self (it isn't hard for me) and don't use DexterMod yet)
There are some difference, maybe some libraries absent.
Will install DM and check soon.
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thats explains it.. the build.prop of official rom is not approved by Skype so it fails.. you need a different rom install or "steal it from my mod", it will solve it you dont want the new version.
Dexter_nlb said:
thats explains it.. the build.prop of official rom is not approved by Skype so it fails.. you need a different rom install or "steal it from my mod", it will solve it you dont want the new version.
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Yep) Difference was here:
Original build.prop
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
Your build.prop
this setting absent
I commented, restarted and Skype works...
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Original build.prop
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
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I forgot that one thats was actually one of the issues found, but good you found the solution..
I am in USA and Skype works fine....no video beacuse it is not supported in Android version. I have mod installed though...before it did not want to log in.
Chatting and talking works great...
Regards
Anyone know why the Citrix receiver force closes after entering the cloud information?
Was really hoping that I could use this for work when I'm out of the office.
It actually looks optimized for tablets...
Nope... really bumming me out
Same problem here... hopefully they fix this soon!
For me doesn't force close but after logging in the application icons are just unresponsive.
Out of curiousity are you using an AGEE? Token auth? I'm gathering details to send to the product managers.
not exactly sure to be honest... I'll give you as much as I can though...
I'm entering...
Username
Password
Domain
Description (although this doesn't matter)
I'm checking "use Citrix Access Gateway"
Gateway Type: Standard Edition
Gateway Authentication: Domain Only
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After I enter in the right info (i know this because it works on android phones fine)... it auto logs into the cloud and then FCs when I open the app.
If you need an error report... I can try to get one, otherwise let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks man.
I too am interested to see how well (if at all) this works...keep us posted...
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I too am interested to see how well (if at all) this works...keep us posted...
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I really hope this works. If you load the app you can tell instantly it loads differently than the phone version... which is sort of odd.
The other day at work a guy got the atrix and the dock... but the thing is loading anything through the phone on the laptop dock is sort of meh because it just expands it as much as it can while keeping it in the right aspect ratios.
So it stretches it out and that's about it, while running it on the phone. There is a minimal few that run on the dock fully.
So that's why I was hoping the Citrix app would run well on the Xoom. I/We can hope!
Well I tested it on my EVO, and it works perfectly. On the Xoom, it connects to my app store but the published apps themselves won't open. I can see the app list, but tapping on them does nothing. A bit odd, and no FC's.
I tried to connect using Enterprise and RSA. I got the force close after I entered my rsa and tried to connect. It thought about it for a minute and then FC. I got the same thing using the Labs Receiver.
Same issues on my end. I put in the information for our external web interface, set to Enterprise and correct auth and immediately after hitting OK I got FCs. I tried both the Citrix Receiver and Lab version, same on both.
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Well I tested it on my EVO, and it works perfectly. On the Xoom, it connects to my app store but the published apps themselves won't open. I can see the app list, but tapping on them does nothing. A bit odd, and no FC's.
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Same here, loads fine, can see my apps, but nothing launches. Works fine on my coworkers I pad, which he pointed out often and repeatedly.
I've spoken with support and opened an SR. They acknowledge it is broken and do not have an ETA for a fix
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I've spoken with support and opened an SR. They acknowledge it is broken and do not have an ETA for a fix
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Well, if Citrix support is anything like most other front-line support rep's, the person you spoke with may simply not be in the loop with software releases.
Honeycomb is begging for an update to the Citrix Receiver, it would really entice a lot of other admins like me to adopt these into the enterprise. How many of us would love to be able to whip out our tablet and remotely reboot a server?
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Out of curiousity are you using an AGEE? Token auth? I'm gathering details to send to the product managers.
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I'm gain for an update. I to am able to see apps and add them to the home page but will not open. Can't help but wonder if there is a token that needs to be imported, hummmm I guess I need to ask my admin.
Citrix update!
Notes: Support for Android 3.0 Honeycomb.
YAY!
Yep, tested and it works well.
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Citrix update!
Notes: Support for Android 3.0 Honeycomb.
YAY!
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Awesome news! Tested, working as it should!
anyone having issues with installing a trusted source certificate? like register.com. My xoom errors out saying that the certificate is not a part of the trusted store.
THRILLED to see the CR updated for 3.0! Works just as well as the previous version for 2.2. This app alone (for me) makes the Xoom well worth it's purchase price and monthly dues.
It always worked on my EVO, but a tablet screen is oh so sweeeet.
Hello all, I am new here so I'm sorry if I am ignorent of anything
I have an Iconia tab, and have been patiently for the netflix app to be released. Well it finally seems like it has been done here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076150
My problem is when I download the apk and try to open it I get the error ''cannot open file''.
Any suggestions? Thanks
Download the apk with Firefox mobile or your desktop PC instead of the default browser. AFAIK, streaming still doesn't work for us, just queue management.
Its not working on the acer yet.
Edit: ninja'd
I think I read somewhere it's a Honeycomb issue, not just an Acer issue.
the device check disabled apk asks you to upgrade to the latest version on the market (which doesn't exist on our device), and the non-check disabled version will let you browse, but if you try to play a video it pops an error saying the device is not supported.
Hopefully we'll get something that works in the near future. Netflix claims to be working on other devices and it looked like tablets were on the list as well.
Thanks everyone for your answers. Any chance we can keep this thread going as an update to everyone wondering when netflix will be brought over so users do not have to scour the web in search of the answer?
Just a bit of a noob question, but what about changing your build.prop?
If I understand correctly, that requires root, and I do not want do downgrade to gingerbread.
Yup..
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If I understand correctly, that requires root, and I do not want do downgrade to gingerbread.
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I have heard of doing this and am pretty sure root is required.
Such a shame Netflix has not gotten it together for us yet - this screen rocks as a movie player!
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If I understand correctly, that requires root, and I do not want do downgrade to gingerbread.
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I have my acer rooted, but not well enough it seems. I still run honeycomb, and in fact still get firmware updates from acer. I rooted it so I can setup my two 1tb external hard drives to it lol. just used gingerbreak and a couple other things post root. However, i did try and edit the build.prop but wont allow me to save, just read only. I havent messed with it extensively, but seems like there should be a way.
phoenixbennu said:
However, i did try and edit the build.prop but wont allow me to save, just read only
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'mount -o remount,rw' ?
phoenixbennu said:
I have my acer rooted, but not well enough it seems. I still run honeycomb, and in fact still get firmware updates from acer. I rooted it so I can setup my two 1tb external hard drives to it lol. just used gingerbreak and a couple other things post root. However, i did try and edit the build.prop but wont allow me to save, just read only. I havent messed with it extensively, but seems like there should be a way.
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If you use root explorer it will let you mount the file system read-write so you can edit the file.
Alright guys I am not sure if it has been tested but when I get home. I have the lib files that fixed the playback issue on sense 3.0 I will install the deactive device check version and push the lib Files It may actually work!! I just tested on another device that had playback issues worked flawlessly!! Ill let you guys know in like 2 hours or so when I get home.
Right on!
Crsdr37 - sounds promising! Let us know how it goes - since Netflix is totally dragging on getting their software working. My girlfriend's mother uses a HTC Evo 4 from Sprint - netflix support has been broken for weeks for them, and the OTA patch they tried to push out did not work. Total fustercluck
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Crsdr37 - sounds promising! Let us know how it goes - since Netflix is totally dragging on getting their software working. My girlfriend's mother uses a HTC Evo 4 from Sprint - netflix support has been broken for weeks for them, and the OTA patch they tried to push out did not work. Total fustercluck
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I actually just fixed it on my evo 15 minutes ago. When I get out I will pm you and get some information from you on her evo.
Crsdr37 said:
I actually just fixed it on my evo 15 minutes ago. When I get out I will pm you and get some information from you on her evo.
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Would be most grateful! Take your time, I am out of classes today and girlfriend is working - got all day to geek out
i am very excited to find out on this
Alright guys so after dismantling netflix.apk the latest version the issue is within one of the files called nrdp.js Think of it as the gate keeper to our netflix enjoyment. It checks certain areas of the device here is the list we need to bypass to get the rsa key injected into our devices for access to the netflix servers.
1.Get Model
2.Get Software Version
3.Get Certification Version
4.Get ESN
5.Get ESN Prefix
Those are all the functions it calls for device checking. That I could find. There is also a certificate file ca.pem that controls how long the app works for before you have to get new certificate that is encrypted up the ass so big roadblock..... Sorry I tried and will continue to try but it does not look good... Damn those large companies with their big sticks.
Installed but error connecting after selecting a vid
I have an stock iconia with 3.1 and tonight I installed the apk mentioned in this article:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...neycomb-devices-and-possibly-most-phones-too/
App runs but when I select a vid I get:
"Sorry, we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. If the problems persists please visit the Netflix website (12001)."
Anyone else getting this? Any workarounds?
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I have an stock iconia with 3.1 and tonight I installed the apk mentioned in this article:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...neycomb-devices-and-possibly-most-phones-too/
App runs but when I select a vid I get:
"Sorry, we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. If the problems persists please visit the Netflix website (12001)."
Anyone else getting this? Any workarounds?
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Same issue.
I wonder if a build prop for 1.3 would work?
Xoom users seem to be having great sucess
Hi!
I've updated my Kindle Fire manually to 6.2 since I read it improves performance and was still rootable. However, I've also read several reports about the Kindle Fire automatically updates itself without any user's choice of yes/no.
My question is therefore: Is there any way to disable automatic updates? If Amazon releases 6.3 and 'fixes' rooting, I probably don't want to upgrade immediately. I guess when ICS ROMs enter the scene this won't be a problem, but until then...
Update 20/12: Various reports about these suggested solutions so far. It seems like solution 2, renaming OTASilentInstall.apk, is a method many have had success with so far. Not too sure about solution 1 yet.
Solution 1
Add this line to your host file:
127.0.0.1 s3.amazonaws.com
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It will reroute connections trying to reach s3.amazonaws.com to localhost, and therefore won't connect to the Amazon servers.
Solution 2
Rename system/app/OTASilentInstall.apk to OTASilentInstall.apk.bak or something like it.
Well, I have, and the only thing I found was this post, which suggest to de-register the Kindle. I was hoping for a more 'elegant' solution.
I find many threads discussing the 6.2 update itself, but I'm not able to find much information about disabling the automatic update feature - while keeping it online with a registered Amazon account.
That means there's still no solution for this, you can use a cooked rom, or deal with it peacefully.
Installing CM7 disables automatic updated
If search doesn't yield an answer, there isn't one. Best bet is to find what address/ip it tries to connect to for it and block it on your router or hosts file on the kindle.
Or, install a diff rom.
Wow I am surprised how often people get flamed in this forum. Treating people with an elitist snippy attitude when they ask a question degrades the quality of this forum.
Added: I read somewhere that if you rename system/app/OTASilentInstall.apk to OTASilentInstall.apk.bak that could do the trick.
Glasairmell said:
Wow I am surprised how often people get flamed in this forum. Treating people with an elitist snippy attitude when they ask a question degrades the quality of this forum.
Added: I read somewhere that if you rename system/app/OTASilentInstall.apk to OTASilentInstall.apk.bak that could do the trick.
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Thank you so much! That's really worth a try. I'm glad someone finally answered to this thread with the main goal of helping Good to know that it's allowed to ask questions.
Appreciate it!
hachiueno said:
Hi!
I've updated my Kindle Fire to 6.2 manually since I read it improves performance and was still rootable. However, I've also read several reports about the Kindle Fire automatically updates itself without any user's choice of yes/no.
My question is therefore: Is there any way to disable automatic updates? If Amazon releases 6.3 and 'fixes' rooting, I probably don't want to upgrade immediately. I guess when ICS ROMs enter the scene this won't be a problem, but until then...
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Use the sqlite method as explained for the nook tablet. Look for the Kindle fota.mode value and change from automatic to manual. Here is the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10973887&postcount=1
Keep it nice and friendly.
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Added: I read somewhere that if you rename system/app/OTASilentInstall.apk to OTASilentInstall.apk.bak that could do the trick.
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That is not proven yet to actually work yet. Won't know until the next update.
Thanks a lot for your help! I updated the first post with your hints so that it should be easier to find for the next guy searching for this.
Your help is appreciated! Looks like my Kindle is ready for the future... at least its rooting
Curious that this is marked as Solved.
Solution 1
Thanks to hwong96 for this link. It's a working solution for the Nook Tablet, and obviously work for the Fire as well. However, as hwong96 wrote, the name of the fota file will differ from the BN.
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Did you actually try this. I'm curious where you found the fota file since I don't see a similar file on the Kindle Fire. What was the fota file named and what database was it in that you found that had this option in it?
Solution 2 Yet to be proved?
Thanks to Glasairmell for this solution. However, someone said it's still to be tested until the next update is out, so not sure yet.
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Many have made this change, but until the next update, nobody will really know.
There is no sure fired way that I've seen to prevent the next update.
Actually, there is a sure fire way... just turn off your WiFi connection. Without that, you can't get the update. Makes the device a bit useless at that point, but...
Did you actually try this.
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Nope, thought he was sure about his advice. That's why I also wrote obviously, as I'm not sure. Maybe I should add it later after I've tried.
Many have made this change, but until the next update, nobody will really know.
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Yes? Isn't that exactly what I wrote?
Actually, there is a sure fire way... just turn off your WiFi connection.
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Without WiFi my Kindle would be... totally useless. No browsing, no news, no downloading... can't see the reason anymore. If I had to choose, I would rather loose root and have WiFi
Yes krelvinaz is correct. Some of the solutions above are not really proven solutions until we see what happens with the next update.
I heard that when somebody did that while off of wifi before the update, it didn't work.
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Could we find the source of the update alerts/files and block them via the hosts file?
EDIT: looks like updates come from https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-6.2_D01E_3003020.bin
So, if we add s3.amazonaws.com, we should block the update from downloading.
Edit 2: added to my own hosts. Now we wait.
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I'm about to receive an un-sealed KF next month, that means it's still on 6.1 (I guess), so can you guys recommend the most effective solution to disable update ? I will try and report later (if 6.3 has't come out yet)
So, if we add s3.amazonaws.com, we should block the update from downloading.
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Excuse me, but how can I do this ?
mr_gem said:
I'm about to receive an un-sealed KF next month, that means it's still on 6.1 (I guess), so can you guys recommend the most effective solution to disable update ? I will try and report later (if 6.3 has't come out yet)
Excuse me, but how can I do this ?
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You must have root. Use your favorite root file viewing tool, navigate to /etc, open the hosts file in the text editor and add a new line at the bottom of the file that contains the following
Code:
127.0.0.1 s3.amazonaws.com
What this does is redirect any requests to s3.amazonaws.com to 127.0.0.1, aka localhost (your kindle), causing a timeout.
EDIT: alternatively, you could use an application such as AdAway and add it to the blacklist through such a app as well. Most android ad blockers work by modifying the hosts file.
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kjwalker said:
You must have root. Use your favorite root file viewing tool, navigate to /etc, open the hosts file in the text editor and add a new line at the bottom of the file that contains the following
Code:
127.0.0.1 s3.amazonaws.com
What this does is redirect any requests to s3.amazonaws.com to 127.0.0.1, aka localhost (your kindle), causing a timeout.
EDIT: alternatively, you could use an application such as AdAway and add it to the blacklist through such a app as well. Most android ad blockers work by modifying the hosts file.
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i did this then opened a browser and put in s3.amazonaws.com and it still loaded... rebooted, same thing so i would say this doesn't work
screwyluie said:
i did this then opened a browser and put in s3.amazonaws.com and it still loaded... rebooted, same thing so i would say this doesn't work
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I am skeptical that this will prevent the OTA (simply could come from another source), but when I added this to the hosts file, the site will not load using that URL.
In the silk browser... Web page no available.
In Opera Mini... Network problem loading site.
So I am guessing you didn't do something. ??
Hey all,
Does anyone know where I can find a working tun.ko module for 4.0.3 (xoom)? I'm trying to connect Junos Pulse over Layer 3 SSL and I apparently need that as well as root (which I have).
Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this.
Thanks.
+1! I can't use openvpn without this.
Its built into our Tiamat kernel. Along with cifs, ntfs, and ntfs
Will this work with 4.0.3 (ICS)?
Thanks.
I just answered my own question. Looks like ICS is supported. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488059
However, I don't see the tun.ko file and when I try to use the VPN, I do not get any traffic going through even though it connects. I am using Junos Pulse for VPN connect.
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However, I don't see the tun.ko file and when I try to use the VPN, I do not get any traffic going through even though it connects. I am using Junos Pulse for VPN connect.
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As bigrushdog already said its built into the kernel. Thats why you wont find the tun.ko file.
But you can verify if tun is really loaded by running
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cat /dev/tun
Or
Cat /dev/net/tun
It should return 'bad file descriptor' message
skywayex1403 said:
I just answered my own question. Looks like ICS is supported. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488059
However, I don't see the tun.ko file and when I try to use the VPN, I do not get any traffic going through even though it connects. I am using Junos Pulse for VPN connect.
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Check out this URL
Http://kevpeterson.com.?p=814&cpage=1
IF you look in the comments you will see that Kevin states this is a known issue with ICS and that it will be addressed in the Juno Pulse 3.2 release which is due out in the near team(whatever that means).