I deleted some critical files in /system directory accidentally, and it force closed / shut off.
When I tried turning it back on, it never gets past the "kindle fire" screen.
Connecting it to the computer and using adb, su command doesn't work, mount doesn't work... but it can detect the device.
So... am I screwed?
Unless someone discovers, or Kindle support can give you, a way to load the software via the boot loader, you're probably bricked.
I'm not sure if the boot loader has this functionality. Has anyone successfully extracted it yet?
I was playing around last night replacing packages and I did something similar...where I got stuck in the same situation. What I was able to do (and was very happy/surprised it worked) was using the root process to get back in.
The one I used was the one with the script you run which does everything for you. I'm on a mac so I hacked the runmemac.sh script and add in a few lines after the /system mount point was remounted rw to push out the apk's I had swapped and make sure the permissions were set right. I kicked off the script and it proceeded to root my kindle (even though it was not necessary) and put my packages back.
It's an ugly way...I could have just ran the individual commands but I was being lazy. It also means you need the original packages you removed first in order to put them back. But it worked.
Basically find this section in the script:
echo "--- remounting /system"
./$varadb shell "/data/local/tmp/busybox mount -o remount,rw /system"
and add:
./$varadb push whatever.apk /system/app/
./$varadb shell "chown root.root /system/app/whatever.apk"
./$varadb shell "chmod 644 /system/app/whatever.apk"
If push doesn't work, you can try install. I had a few trial and errors in the process but that is from my last go around which worked...twice.
ivanemoore said:
The one I used was the one with the script you run which does everything for you. I'm on a mac so I hacked the runmemac.sh script and add in a few lines after the /system mount point was remounted rw to push out the apk's I had swapped and make sure the permissions were set right.
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It wouldn't mount... :/. *sigh*
The fire does have a recovery partition but I've not figured out how to trigger it during boot..
have you tried getting to it through ADB?
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MayfairDROID said:
have you tried getting to it through ADB?
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Nope..to easy I guess I tried ADB REBOOT RECOVERY with no success. It rebooted back to the lock screen
Download the standalone 6.1 update and adb in and put it in the updates folder. Then reboot.
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Lkish said:
Download the standalone 6.1 update and adb in and put it in the updates folder. Then reboot.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk
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How do I adb push files to /sdcard/kindleupdates/ directory?
After typing "adb devices" to show the device, I typed:
C:\adb> adb push update-kindle-6.1_D01E_2017120.bin /sdcard/kindlefireupdates/
To which I got:
failed to copy 'update-kindle....bin' to '/sdcard/kindlefireupdates/': Permission denied
I tried using "\":
C:\adb> adb push update-kindle-6.1_D01E_2017120.bin \sdcard\kindlefireupdates\
To which I got:
failed to copy 'update....bin' to '\sdcard\kindlefireupdates\': Read-only file system
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Try this:
adb shell mount -w -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /mnt/sdcard
adb push update-kindle....bin /mnt/sdcard/kindleupdates
transfuntioner said:
Try this:
adb shell mount -w -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /mnt/sdcard
adb push update-kindle....bin /mnt/sdcard/kindleupdates
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mount: Operation not permitted.
Doing:
adb shell su
results in "[1] Segmentation fault su"
Sorry, forgot about the su part.. I am guessing adb remount also does not work.
[email protected] said:
Unless someone discovers, or Kindle support can give you, a way to load the software via the boot loader, you're probably bricked.
I'm not sure if the boot loader has this functionality. Has anyone successfully extracted it yet?
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Yes, I've been able to get at this functionality! I am still working on documenting my findings in my fastboot thread. However, be forewarned, the method & instructions are not user friendly at the moment!
transfuntioner said:
I am guessing adb remount also does not work.
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Nope. Guess this is bricked 'till bootloader is available (which, I hope, can be pushed through adb)... *sigh*
if you have busybox installed try adb shell first, then busybox mount.. like
adb shell
# busybox mount -w -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /mnt/sdcard
for me it wouldnt do the command unless i used busybox
or you could use the other..
busybox mount -o rw,remount /mnt/sdcard
but if your getting at least the adb console then all is not lost..
pyrorob said:
if you have busybox installed try adb shell first, then busybox mount.. like
adb shell
# busybox mount -w -t vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /mnt/sdcard
for me it wouldnt do the command unless i used busybox
or you could use the other..
busybox mount -o rw,remount /mnt/sdcard
but if your getting at least the adb console then all is not lost..
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Didn't work either... I could've sworn I installed busybox as a method of rooting... >.>
Oh well... until recovery is out, guess this is just a $200 paperweight x.x.
I did it using a Mac to download the kindle software 6.1 update then usb connected the fire and it mounts on the Mac as a drive. Then drag the file into kindleupdates folder. Reboot will then run the update automatically.
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Printerscape said:
I deleted some critical files in /system directory accidentally, and it force closed / shut off.
When I tried turning it back on, it never gets past the "kindle fire" screen.
Connecting it to the computer and using adb, su command doesn't work, mount doesn't work... but it can detect the device.
So... am I screwed?
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I was having the same issues.. bootlooped/bricked after rooting, pretty sure I removed system files somehow when adding google apps. Anyway, my friend and I figured out how to recover it back to out of the box state. This is what fixed my Kindle. I just posted a thread on it here with all the steps: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356257 hope it helps!
Has anyone had any luck writing the files from the Kindle 6.1 Update Rom dump to the Kindle fire?
Related
Hey guys, Stericson finally publicly release his meta morph app, for those who don't know it's a way new way to theme you build.
More info here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
Someone needs to try this out and report back if it works.
mssmison said:
Hey guys, Stericson finally publicly release his meta morph app, for those who don't know it's a way new way to theme you build.
More info here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
Someone needs to try this out and report back if it works.
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it requires andexplorer which isnt supported in the market for QVGA
it's a free download from their website here: http://www.lysesoft.com/products/andexplorer/AndExplorer.apk
mssmison said:
it's a free download from their website here: http://www.lysesoft.com/products/andexplorer/AndExplorer.apk
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worked like a charm thanks
checking out metamorph now... will post back
EDIT: well it works i used the hero icon pack from here which you have to put on your sdcard, then use the app to apply it
well i just tried this out, and i did every everything i was suppose to, i'm trying to install a full stock android 2.0 theme (found on this tread), and once it finshes installing the theme, it asks to reboot. I choice dont and nothing happens. then i did it again and choice reboot, and it doesnt work.
i'm running tmo-ota-drc92 1.6
It mentions that we need root to use Metamorph. Do these vogue-android roms by default have root?
Has anyone been able to use MetaMorph? I keep getting "Zip was not found on your phone. MetaMorph needs this to run...." Even after I hit "Yes" it continues to prompt.
The author states:
You must have root to use this. That is a must.
Here is what is going on with the check:
MetaMorph is downloading the zip binary to your sdcard.
Metamorph should have already made the /system partition of your phone read/writeable at the intial startup.
After downloading the file, it copies it over to /system/bin and chods it to 0755 so it is ready to use.
Metamorph then restarts the process that checks for all required files, so it can verify that all files are in place.
For the zip binary, we check a few places:
/system/bin/
/system/xbin/
/data/local/xbin/
/data/local/bin/
/system/sd/xbin/
If MetaMorph doesn't find the file in one of these places, it prompts you to download Zip again thinking that it failed.
It checks for it in the directories because these are usually in the phones PATH. (refering to an operating systems PATH, in this case Androids path variable.
Hope that helps
Also, at any time, you may watch the ddms output to see every "root" command that is being passed through.
Stephen
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Every rom I've tried the /System is read only. How are you guys able to use this app?
you need to download zip and install it to your phone
adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system
adb push zip /system/bin
adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system
Try that.
If you check the last couple pages of stericons thread you'll find a link for zip.
Thanks. I tried it but no workie
For reference I am using this via traditional SD Card (not using EXT2 method or NAND)
Running "Droid-Ion Donut 1.6"
Code:
C:\Download>dir zi*
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is C8E7-AA81
Directory of C:\Download
12/05/2009 04:19 PM 822,807 zip
1 File(s) 822,807 bytes
0 Dir(s) 8,560,734,208 bytes free
C:\Download>adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system
C:\Download>adb push zip /system/bin
failed to copy 'zip' to '/system/bin/zip': Read-only file system
C:\Download>
Seems to work via EXT2 method but not by traditional sd card.
Works
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Works
Works on Zens droid build...
myn said:
Seems to work via EXT2 method but not by traditional sd card.
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No it wouldn't. If you're using a squashfs file system that it will not work. You must be using either a system.ext2 image for the sdcard partition method or the nand method.
Help
I am running Donut 1.6 on my vouge and when i try to use Metamorph it says setting up zip but does nothing. I have the AndroidThemes folder with themes on it I am running metamorph 1.5 with the zip file on my SD card. I am using the EXT2 setup and it is doing nothing Any advice
crackeyes said:
I am running Donut 1.6 on my vouge and when i try to use Metamorph it says setting up zip but does nothing. I have the AndroidThemes folder with themes on it I am running metamorph 1.5 with the zip file on my SD card. I am using the EXT2 setup and it is doing nothing Any advice
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Hi
Once it finishes the setup you should go back to the screen from where you pick themes. Has the downloading completed?
I have the zip file on the root of the SD card but it just sits there saying setting up the zip file
Have you tried making /system read/writeable?
adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system
adb push zip /system/bin
myn said:
Have you tried making /system read/writeable?
adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system
adb push zip /system/bin
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Sorry for noobness but how. I am slowly working on learning all th ins and outs
mssmison said:
No it wouldn't. If you're using a squashfs file system that it will not work. You must be using either a system.ext2 image for the sdcard partition method or the nand method.
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Is there an easy way to change a squashfs system image into an ext2 image so that we can use this with the partition method?
TheKartus said:
Is there an easy way to change a squashfs system image into an ext2 image so that we can use this with the partition method?
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you'd have to dl to a windows box, unsquash it and use genext2fs to recreate the android ext2 image file.
Firmware JP9, power-on to recovery mode => install update.zip => error can't mount sdcard => try to using adb for mounting sdcard manually but adb did not active.
One more thing, root using one click 1.5.5 OK for apps but can not achieve SU @ adb (and adb only work while boot into normal mode)
Any suggestion for install the update.zip from sdcard?
No more recovery for me either (I didn't flash the bootloader althrough).
When you use adb and type "su", the phone should prompt you a window.
Gsam101 said:
No more recovery for me either (I didn't flash the bootloader althrough).
When you use adb and type "su", the phone should prompt you a window.
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for the same reason I can not update gps.conf with european settings, it says error message when I try adb
nastyba said:
for the same reason I can not update gps.conf with european settings, it says error message when I try adb
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root your phone using super one click 1.5.5 (Run the soft first, and click root wait until the software said that waitting devices... plug your phone to PC using usb cable and wait more 2'' or 5'' . DONE! It's safe and you can unroot as well)
you can using some missing command by busybox (the easiest way in install titanium backup and click the problems? button in the right bottom it will automatically install new busy box to your phone)
adb shell
$su
#busybox mount -o remount,rw /system (change to your path to the gps.conf - with this command you can edit or replace the old file)
#busybox cp /sdcard/gps.conf /system/.../gps.conf
DONE
Good luk!
kenblat said:
adb shell
$su
#busybox mount -o remount,rw /system (change to your path to the gps.conf - with this command you can edit or replace the old file)
#busybox cp /sdcard/gps.conf /system/.../gps.conf
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Or you can install "Root explorer" - RO/RW mount in 1 click + file explorer
kenblat said:
root your phone using super one click 1.5.5 (Run the soft first, and click root wait until the software said that waitting devices... plug your phone to PC using usb cable and wait more 2'' or 5'' . DONE! It's safe and you can unroot as well)
you can using some missing command by busybox (the easiest way in install titanium backup and click the problems? button in the right bottom it will automatically install new busy box to your phone)
adb shell
$su
#busybox mount -o remount,rw /system (change to your path to the gps.conf - with this command you can edit or replace the old file)
#busybox cp /sdcard/gps.conf /system/.../gps.conf
DONE
Good luk!
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Thank you for your effort - I have rooted phone & Titanium backup installed and busybox installed after Titanium was launched first time.
I can not run Adb Shell
#su works OK
after "busybox..." it says error message
I cannot find root explorer on market
and finaly I was trying Terminal emulator and SUFBS and I still can not edit system/etc/GPS.CONF ((
any ideas please ?
angry_friend said:
Or you can install "Root explorer" - RO/RW mount in 1 click + file explorer
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hi, where did you get it pls ?
nastyba said:
hi, where did you get it pls ?
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google for blackdroid and there search for root explorer...
google for "android+ root explorer.apk download"
nastyba said:
hi, where did you get it pls ?
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QR Code of the app:
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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yeah I forgot, it's not free, but it worth 3.90$ to pay, trust me
Did any tried to root ur Xperia Arc (2.3.2) using GingerBreak??
As per desc:
This App was tested on Gingerbread (2.3.3) but might also run on Froyo and Honeycomb.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045204
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NielDK said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045204
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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thanks but is it working for XPERIA ARC !!!??!!!
xperiax10.awesome said:
thanks but is it working for XPERIA ARC !!!??!!!
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The title says Play, Arc and Neo
Well, it works for my Arc nice and perfectly
cool, finally I rooted my xperia ARC
these are very simple steps(copied from different threads):
1. Install the attached apk: Gingerbreak-v1.00
after installing most people getting this error - "could not extract assets".
TO OVERCOME THIS, just copy the attached ADB.zip and extract it on your laptop (windows)
say at
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB
goto above path in your cmd promt and types these lines (your phone should be connected to laptop in debugging mode)
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell rmdir /data/local/tmp
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell mkdir /data/local/tmp
NOW JUST INSTALL THE apk file again and click on ROOT
xperiax10.awesome said:
cool, finally I rooted my xperia ARC
these are very simple steps(copied from different threads):
1. Install the attached apk: Gingerbreak-v1.00
after installing most people getting this error - "could not extract assets".
TO OVERCOME THIS, just copy the attached ADB.zip and extract it on your laptop (windows)
say at
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB
goto above path in your cmd promt and types these lines (your phone should be connected to laptop in debugging mode)
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell rmdir /data/local/tmp
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell mkdir /data/local/tmp
NOW JUST INSTALL THE apk file again and click on ROOT
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Last night I have rooted my device in this way. Now the question - how to integrate it into FlashTool, as well as Busybox and xRecovery ?
xperiax10.awesome said:
cool, finally I rooted my xperia ARC
these are very simple steps(copied from different threads):
1. Install the attached apk: Gingerbreak-v1.00
after installing most people getting this error - "could not extract assets".
TO OVERCOME THIS, just copy the attached ADB.zip and extract it on your laptop (windows)
say at
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB
goto above path in your cmd promt and types these lines (your phone should be connected to laptop in debugging mode)
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell rmdir /data/local/tmp
E:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell mkdir /data/local/tmp
NOW JUST INSTALL THE apk file again and click on ROOT
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I only keep getting: No such file or directory....
Cim_XII said:
I only keep getting: No such file or directory....
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Extract the ADB.zip into any folder, then inside that folder shift + right click and select Open command window here. In the command window enter: adb shell rm -r /data/local/tmp/* and then restart the gingerbreak app.
Chainfire said he will update the app in the next release to fix this issue
mikrokiwi said:
Extract the ADB.zip into any folder, then inside that folder shift + right click and select Open command window here. In the command window enter: adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/* and then restart the gingerbreak app.
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On a mac, it won't work like that.
Cim_XII said:
On a mac, it won't work like that.
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Of course not, is it the osx terminal or adb that gives you this error?
mikrokiwi said:
Of course not, is it the osx terminal or adb that gives you this error?
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Os X terminal, when I run adb I can't type any commands in the command/terminal window. So I have to use Os X terminal.
Cim_XII said:
Os X terminal, when I run adb I can't type any commands in the command/terminal window. So I have to use Os X terminal.
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Well, the zip wont work for OSX since its a windows executable You should try to get adb to work on your system (Im sure there are lots of guides), or just wait for the next release of the app.
mikrokiwi said:
Well, the zip wont work for OSX since its a windows executable You should try to get adb to work on your system (Im sure there are lots of guides), or just wait for the next release of the app.
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I know that lol...
I got all the files and tools for Os X, but when I run ADB it goes into Os X terminal anyway, so I have to use it I guess...
It worked for me, got root on my Arc
Im getting this what am i doing wrong
Getting :
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"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"
}
use rm -r /data/local/tmp
Ok...this not work....and i don't know why
I put adb file in a new folder.
I do Shift+right and open cmd
i write "adb shell rmdir /data/local/tmp" but at this point nothing happen..like cmd was freezed.
what I must do???
Arc must be connected with debug ON but in wich way?
Media transfer? SD card? or nothing???
lollylost100 said:
use rm -r /data/local/tmp
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Nice one that worked
I tried this it works for me, my ARC rooted.
C:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/*
C:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell rmdir /data/local/tmp
C:\mobile_Xperia\ADB>adb shell mkdir /data/local/tmp
Then run Gingerbreak-v1.00.apk
cheer
James
I have followed the BurritoRoot2 guide about a dozen times now with no luck at all. I have the driver installed correctly, I have ADB working correctly, and everything goes just fine while running the adb commands. The only problem is once I'm done... no root. I can not figure this out for the life of me.
C:\KindleADB>adb push BurritoRoot2.bin /data/local/
2167 KB/s (13317 bytes in 0.006s)
C:\KindleADB>adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/BurritoRoot2.bin
C:\KindleADB>adb shell /data/local/BurritoRoot2.bin
BurritoRoot 2.0 - by jcase/TeamAndirc
Want to support my projects? or my wine habbit?
RC
Please run "adb root" and enjoy
C:\KindleADB>adb root
restarting adbd as root
C:\KindleADB>
C:\KindleADB>adb shell id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root)
C:\KindleADB>adb remount
remount succeeded
C:\KindleADB>adb push su /system/xbin/su
3639 KB/s (22364 bytes in 0.006s)
C:\KindleADB>adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
C:\KindleADB>adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
C:\KindleADB>adb remount
remount succeeded
Someone, please help. I'm lost.
what do you mean with no root ?
everything seems fine
test with adb shell
prompt should be $
type su
prompt should be # (means root)
The return when I do that is;
su: must be suid to work properly
rolyatkcinmai said:
The return when I do that is;
su: must be suid to work properly
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try adb root before
"adbd cannot run as root in production builds"
would retry the root process as suggested in the op of burritoroot2 and try to do it till the last step - maybe ask jcase if you can't get it
Yeah I've done that 10+ times now.
I ran into a similar issue. What worked was by using Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.2 and modifying the run.bat file to reference BurritoRoot2 that was mentioned in the forum. Let me see if I can find you the link.
Sent from my KFCM7 using Tapatalk
I tried that method also last night. It reported back as successful as well, though I'm still not rooted.
Here's the link. This tweak worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454913
KFU Tweak to restore Full Functionality w/6.2.2 and BurritoRoot
Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk
there's allready a tweaked version to download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458841
Just ran it again to be sure. Reports back as successful, etc.
Still not rooted.
i'm running out of ideas - it should work ...
how do you verify if you'r rooted or not ?
have a screenshot of the output of kfu when doing permanent root with ... ?
or of any failing commands ?
I have Root Check and Titanium Backup installed. Neither can get root access.
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"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",
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the output looks fine - don't know about rootcheck
would try to copy and edit the copy of a system file (ie with es file explorer - check "root explorer" and "mount system as ...") like build.prop
very strange ...
ES File Explorer can not be set to root explorer or mount system as because I have no root access.
es is using superuser.apk - maybe you have a old version cause fku is not installing it because allready there
would recommend to uninstall superuser in applications - third party apps
and then try kfu again - the line with "failure" should not show up again
Uninstalled Superuser, ran KFU again. No error at all this time.
Still not rooted.
I'm about to just give up on this.
i don't understand it eighter ...
i checked the superuser versions - the one of the kfu and one from burritoroot2
they are different in name and filesize - now the last try is to use the one from burritoroot2 - means to uninstall superuser once again and do the burritoroot2 process again
what seems very important is to restart the kf after installation allthrough it should not be necessary
no more ideas - sorry ...
Is there a way to verify su is good? When I did these steps to re-root after 6.2.2 su kept wanting to download as a text file, I was afraid it was getting corrupted. I would try clearing all Internet temp files, cache, downloading the files again and try the burrito2 process again. The manual process not kfu.
Basic Commands :
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Following are the basic commands which we usually use :
pull - to copy file/dir from Xoom to computer
push - to copy file/dir from computer to Xoom , we will call it "X"
delete - delete file/dir from X
install – install apps on X [either on SD Card or internal storage]
reboot - reboot your X
ADB Shell command -
Code:
adb shell
In command prompt, just type
Code:
adb
list of all commands will show up.
Examples :
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The following command, (pull) takes the file avi.apk from the device and saves it as file.apk to the Android Tools directory of computer.
Pull
Code:
Code:
adb pull /system/app/avi.apk file.apk
Push
The following command will copy avi.apk file as happy.apk, from the computer Android tools folder to /system/app of the device
Code:
Code:
adb push avi.apk /system/app/happy.apk
Delete :
The following command removes file avi.apk
Code:
Code:
adb shell rm /system/app/avi.apk
Install :
adb can also be used to install apks. Place the downloaded apks in C:/ drive. for eg, I have placed angrybirds.apk in C:/ drive of my computer. To install it, just run the following command.
Code:
Code:
adb install angrybirds.apk
By above command it will install to internal storage.
*You can also install to SD card by -s switch. (example below)
Code:
Code:
adb install -s angrybirds.apk
Reboot :
The following command will reboot your (device)
Code:
Code:
adb shell su reboot
Quick tips :
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1. The commands are case sensitive.
2. Using adb you will be accessing system files, play commands safely or else you might end up making your device unusable.
RENAME : File or APK -
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Linux commands. You 'move' the file from the old name to the new one.
Make sure your phone or Tab has enabled USB debugging, connect it to your computer, on your computer type: adb shell
The command you can use is mv (move a file or rename a file)
mv - renames files, apk ...
Code:
Code:
[COLOR=Red]mv[/COLOR] filename[COLOR=Red].[/COLOR]old filename[COLOR=Red].[/COLOR]new
(If it's a system file, you'll will have to have superuser permission and have to make the file system read-write.)
Stubborn Folder Removal -
Intro:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
rm - remove files or directories
rm Does not work on directories (unless you use -r, but CAREFUL of this command)
rm -rf /foldername
(This is an example)
Code:
[COLOR=Red]rm[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]-rf[/COLOR] /system/your stubborn folder
This will remove 'stubborn folder' and everything inside that bad boy)
-r = recursive -f = force
if rm -rf complains about the -rf part,
(Try to run):
Code:
busybox [COLOR=Red]rm -rf[/COLOR] /foldername
IMPORTANT: there is no warning to remove the entire folder, once you hit enter it's gone.
-f can also be used as an alternative
Manual RM: http://unixhelp.ed.ac.uk/CGI/man-cgi?rm
How To:
ADB Shell Removal - (we will use BT5 as an example)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1. Connect Xoom
2. Boot into recovery
3. Toggle to internal storage as /sdcard
mount /data
Enter adb shell via pc
(cd to file location) in this case BT5, is in the sdcard directory
Code:
cd /sdcard #
(once typed, you will be at.... /data/media prompt)
Code:
rm -r stubborn Folder
*Side note ... This works for any other stubborn folder that you want to delete as well...
USE AT YOU OWN RISK - MAKE SURE YOU DO A BACKUP FIRST
If this was helpful Hit The thanks!
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helpful!!
buddy tell me 1 thing...i need to delete an .apk from system/app/
should i do these:-
1)adb root
2)adb shell
3)adb shell getprop ro.secure
4)adb shell mount -oremount,rw /dev/block/system /system
5)adb delete /system/app/<filename>.apk
6)adb shell mount -oremount,ro /dev/block/system /system
is that it??
or the step 5 should be 5)adb shell rm /system/app/<filename>.apk
please....reply.thanks in advabce....i am a total noob in this case(knows a little bit of programming stuff so the commands seems understandable, copied steps 1-4 and 6 from a rooting device site)thought matching both of them shall do the thing...will it??
Your best bet since you say that you are unfamiliar with adb commands, is to remove the "apk" via an app named Root Explorer. As long as you are uzing a rooted device it will make any apk available for easy removal. Be Careful.
I made a mistake
actually I have copied the superuser.apk into system/app/ folder so that it gets automatically installed when i reset the device...and then the problem starts....SUPERUSER stopped responding(getting force closed automatically) and therefore no explorer/titanium backup....nothing is getting root access....so hav to do dis using adb...will hav to delete supeuser 3.1.apk and then reset the device again...
just tell me which step 5 should i use since u have mentioned two ways...
santy_sayantan said:
actually I have copied the superuser.apk into system/app/ folder so hav to do dis using adb...will hav to delete supeuser 3.1.apk and then reset the device again...
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First and foremost, Superuser or Supersu MUST be installed in data/app directory otherwise you run into issues.
adb shell rm /system/stubborn.apk
Or (wherever directory you put the .apk)
adb shell rm /system/app/stubborn.apk