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Remove autoupdate Market

How i can remove autoupdate of market?
I open market and have new version. Then i go on application, uninstall update and have old Market. After some time i have new market again.
New market on my wildfire is very slow and FC, and if i have luck to find something, get error to insufficient disl space or app is not compatible.....
With old Market don't have problems. And i want remove autoupdate of Market..
Please someone...

The answer to your question was in the next thread to this one!
Freeze the updater with titanium backup.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium

Scratch0805 said:
The answer to your question was in the next thread to this one!
Freeze the updater with titanium backup.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium
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what if I don't have donate version?

dengseng said:
what if I don't have donate version?
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Simply put.......... get it, or find a different app with root access to freeze it.
We suggest titanium because its the best at what it does, and is worth every penny to a serial flasher.
That sounds a bit wrong!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium

Titanium don't help me
Titanium don't help me, but:
Root users:
1. Root explorer - goto system/apps (press mount r/w - if don't press that you will get message for read only)
2. delete "market updater" and com.vending... (something like that - file have vending in name)
3. reboot
4. download old market from here, and install
5. reboot
6. check again in system/apps if exists market update (if no exists, than is OK)
7. with titanium backup make market like system app
7. run market

mozvatic said:
Titanium don't help me, but:
Root users:
1. Root explorer - goto system/apps (press mount r/w - if don't press that you will get message for read only)
2. delete "market updater" and com.vending... (something like that - file have vending in name)
3. reboot
4. download old market from here, and install
5. reboot
6. check again in system/apps if exists market update (if no exists, than is OK)
7. with titanium backup make market like system app
7. run market
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How to put market back in system using titanium backup???

Don't just bluntly delete the apk, disable it! From a root shell, enter
pm disable com.android.vending.updater
There, it's "frozen". No need for a paid app, S-Off or whatever. Just root.

Yeh but not everyone is as fluent as you in adb, damn took me 4 days just to get it setup correctly and now a month later I'm still learning the basics. With TB its a simple long press on the app and freeze but if you don't have adb its a long process installing for first time and then learning the commands.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium

4 days to download the SDK and run it? Did you order a new PC in the process?
EDIT: Consider installing ConnectBot or Android Terminal Emulator. That way you don't need adb and the soft keyboard is good enough for the occasional tweak.

Like i said smartass not everyone is as up to date as you may be, bear in mind that i only bought my first android phone 6 months ago, only found xda 4 months ago and have never really tried to hack anything before except a few games.
It wasn't the downloading that was the problem with adb it was the instructions i was following, they were a little misleading as to where everything should be so as i was getting errors left right and centre so i decided to look further into it and realised i was missing things and a few things weren't in the right place, i never asked for help though mate figured it all out on my own and it's perfect now.
All i'm trying to say is the people having these problems most probably haven't got a clue how to use adb or the terminal for that matter as if they did they probably wouldn't be here asking questions therefore giving them the easiest, quickest possible way to solve there problem is best imo.

You're probably completely right about that, sorry for being a "smartass".

henkdv said:
Don't just bluntly delete the apk, disable it! From a root shell, enter
pm disable com.android.vending.updater
There, it's "frozen". No need for a paid app, S-Off or whatever. Just root.
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I tried that but I couldn't update any app from the market when disabled.
EDIT: it is not because of that but after removing market udpates it behaves strange, seems that I am able to install 1 or 2 updates but any successive update fails. I will try to get the log to see what is the problem.
EDIT2: seem to be caused by low memory

That's odd, mine still auto-updates applications (but not the market itself).

antish said:
How to put market back in system using titanium backup???
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Yes, please explain me someone!
Thanks!

Scratch0805 said:
Like i said smartass not everyone is as up to date as you may be, bear in mind that i only bought my first android phone 6 months ago, only found xda 4 months ago and have never really tried to hack anything before except a few games.
It wasn't the downloading that was the problem with adb it was the instructions i was following, they were a little misleading as to where everything should be so as i was getting errors left right and centre so i decided to look further into it and realised i was missing things and a few things weren't in the right place, i never asked for help though mate figured it all out on my own and it's perfect now.
All i'm trying to say is the people having these problems most probably haven't got a clue how to use adb or the terminal for that matter as if they did they probably wouldn't be here asking questions therefore giving them the easiest, quickest possible way to solve there problem is best imo.
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Totally agree. I to this day still have no idea how to use adb or fastboot!!! When I have tried I have failed miserabley lol.
On topic, I personally just deleted market updater from the rom zip before I flash the rom and have no problems with AP updates.
Lol I must be a smarter arse to get away without using sdk, adb or fastboot for so long.
sent from my wilderbeast:buzz

you do not need to use adb. Just open the terminal emulator and type
Code:
$ su
confirm granding superuser priviledges
prompt should be changed from $ to #
Code:
# pm disable com.android.vending.updater
thats all.
you can restore it similarily using the "pm enable com.android.vending.updater" command.

cceerrtt said:
you do not need to use adb. Just open the terminal emulator and type
Code:
$ su
confirm granding superuser priviledges
prompt should be changed from $ to #
Code:
# pm disable com.android.vending.updater
thats all.
you can restore it similarily using the "pm enable com.android.vending.updater" command.
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worked for me thanks a lot bud

cedriccc said:
worked for me thanks a lot bud
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I just repeated what henkdv wrote before. ;-)

And I got the idea from The_Complete_Noob
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A new way to install 3rd party apps to Kindle Fire: No root or file manager required!

Amazon restricts the apps you can install on your Kindle Fire. But what if you want to get apps from outside the Amazon Appstore?
Here’s an easy 3-step solution, with NO root and NO file manager required. Sideload from thousands of free apps directly to your Kindle Fire!
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Step 1:
On your Kindle Fire, go to: Settings > More > Device> Allow Installation of Applications. (Turn this ON and click “OK”)
Note: Settings is the gear icon in the top right of the screen.
Step 2:
On your computer, download and install SnapPea for Windows: www.snappea.com SnapPea is the easiest way to manage your Kindle Fire from the desktop!
Step 3:
Use a Micro-USB cable to connect your Kindle Fire to your computer. Open SnapPea for Windows and it’ll automatically connect to your phone and install the SnapPea app on your Kindle (so that you can start side-loading apps). You’re all set!
START INSTALLING APPS!
1) Go to: Download > Apps and download from thousands of free apps from 1Mobile. There are no geographic restrictions and all apps are 100% free.
2) Go to: My Phone > Apps and “+Install Apps” to load APK files directly onto your Kindle Fire.

Seems cool, but I have the Play Store installed

jji7skyline said:
Seems cool, but I have the Play Store installed
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It's XDA, so figures that there are many savvy users are rooted with Play Store installed
SnapPea's is a good option for those who:
1) Want a simple way to install 3rd party apps without rooting;
2) Or want to be able to initiate downloads (apps, videos, etc.) from the desktop.

Nice. I Normally just find the apk > Put it in my dropbox > download it on the fire > install it. This seems nicer.

Solution for Fire 2nd Gen
Thanks for the tip! I had never heard of SnapPea, but it's sure worked out nicely for my 2nd generation Kindle Fire. Eventually I'll root the thing and install Play, but for now I'm waiting until the developers come up with ways to unbrick in case I mess things up. I have to use SnapPea over wifi cuz it doesn't support usb yet, but it's working out pretty nicely.

Starzie said:
Nice. I Normally just find the apk > Put it in my dropbox > download it on the fire > install it. This seems nicer.
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Yup me too since going back to stock on my fire.

is possible download the google play and install in kindle fire hd via SnapPea ??? or must follow the troublesome proecedure to put into root?

USB Debugging on Kindle?
I have a Kindle in a worse situation: in Brazil. Which means that without a US-based credit card I can't even get the free apps from Amazon. I'm also avoiding rooting the device as I've just upgraded to Windows 8 and think this could pose a problem.
That's why your post title made me so glad...but for minutes only. As it turns out, Snappea does recognize my device as ¨Amazon Android Device¨. However, when trying to connect to it, the program asks me to enable USB debugging and even shows how to do it in Androids 3.2 and 4.0.
Of course Kindle does not allow any development configuration and I can't connect through Wi-Fi either, as there is no way to install the app in the device.
Can anybody help me on this?
Kindle Fire is running System Version 10.2.1
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Update: Just found it under ¨Security > Enable ADB
But now the program tells me to Try another USB connection mode because it detects a driver conflict.
Any ideas?
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SWEET! Went to the site via Silk, downloaded and installed the app and connected via WI-FI.

Isnt this a glorified way of side loading apps?
You can do this without a PC.
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Rogats said:
I have a Kindle in a worse situation: in Brazil. Which means that without a US-based credit card I can't even get the free apps from Amazon. I'm also avoiding rooting the device as I've just upgraded to Windows 8 and think this could pose a problem.
That's why your post title made me so glad...but for minutes only. As it turns out, Snappea does recognize my device as ¨Amazon Android Device¨. However, when trying to connect to it, the program asks me to enable USB debugging and even shows how to do it in Androids 3.2 and 4.0.
Of course Kindle does not allow any development configuration and I can't connect through Wi-Fi either, as there is no way to install the app in the device.
Can anybody help me on this?
Kindle Fire is running System Version 10.2.1
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Update: Just found it under ¨Security > Enable ADB
But now the program tells me to Try another USB connection mode because it detects a driver conflict.
Any ideas?
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SWEET! Went to the site via Silk, downloaded and installed the app and connected via WI-FI.
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Hi, I'm from Uruguay, I have Windows 8 Pro 64 bits and I had (almost) no problem rooting and flashing AOKP JellyBean to my brother's Kindle Fire, the trickiest part was figuring out how to disable the need for digitally signed drivers, this is how you do it:
-From the Metro Start Screen, open Settings (move your mouse to the bottom-right-corner of the screen and wait for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear icon).
-Click ‘More PC Settings’.
-Click ‘General’.
-Scroll down, and click ‘Restart now’ under ‘Advanced startup’.
-Wait a bit.
-Click ‘Troubleshoot’.
-Click ‘Advanced Options’
-Click ‘Windows Startup Settings’
-Click Restart.
-When your computer restarts, select ‘Disable driver signature enforcement‘ from the list.
You can now load your modified driver. Reboot again once the driver is installed and all will be well.
And if you still don't want to do that, there is a way to get apps from the amazon store without a US credit card
In order to download anything from the Amazon Appstore (even the free apps) you need to enable 1-Click settings on your Amazon account and set a US credit card and billing address. Provided you only want to download free apps you can use any valid US address and a test credit card number.
Expiration Date has to be a valid date in the future (use the mm/yy format). Also make sure to use a US address (just Google for one, but make sure you don’t ship any purchases to this address)
American Express
371449635398431
American Express Corporate
378734493671000
Discover
6011111111111117
JCB
3530111333300000
MasterCard
5555555555554444
Visa
4111111111111111
If you want paid apps you can load your Amazon account with a gift card that you can purchase in Amazon with an international credit card. Any purchases should then use the gift card balance instead of trying to charge the non-working US credit card.

Thanks!
The credt card thing, It worked beautifully! Thank you very much!
pLiDeX said:
Hi, I'm from Uruguay, I have Windows 8 Pro 64 bits and I had (almost) no problem rooting and flashing AOKP JellyBean to my brother's Kindle Fire, the trickiest part was figuring out how to disable the need for digitally signed drivers, this is how you do it:
-From the Metro Start Screen, open Settings (move your mouse to the bottom-right-corner of the screen and wait for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear icon).
-Click ‘More PC Settings’.
-Click ‘General’.
-Scroll down, and click ‘Restart now’ under ‘Advanced startup’.
-Wait a bit.
-Click ‘Troubleshoot’.
-Click ‘Advanced Options’
-Click ‘Windows Startup Settings’
-Click Restart.
-When your computer restarts, select ‘Disable driver signature enforcement‘ from the list.
You can now load your modified driver. Reboot again once the driver is installed and all will be well.
And if you still don't want to do that, there is a way to get apps from the amazon store without a US credit card
In order to download anything from the Amazon Appstore (even the free apps) you need to enable 1-Click settings on your Amazon account and set a US credit card and billing address. Provided you only want to download free apps you can use any valid US address and a test credit card number.
Expiration Date has to be a valid date in the future (use the mm/yy format). Also make sure to use a US address (just Google for one, but make sure you don’t ship any purchases to this address)
American Express
371449635398431
American Express Corporate
378734493671000
Discover
6011111111111117
JCB
3530111333300000
MasterCard
5555555555554444
Visa
4111111111111111
If you want paid apps you can load your Amazon account with a gift card that you can purchase in Amazon with an international credit card. Any purchases should then use the gift card balance instead of trying to charge the non-working US credit card.
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Starzie said:
Nice. I Normally just find the apk > Put it in my dropbox > download it on the fire > install it. This seems nicer.
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This is what I did when I was still using the stock rom (not so much now that I flashed jandycane).

Root kindle fire hd 7.2.2/7.2.3 success!!

After several hours i have finally been able to root my brand new kindle fire hd which came preloaded with 7.2.2. While setting up it updated to 7.2.3 on its own. Anyways here are the steps i took:
Prereq:
1. Download the ADB Drivers and QemuRoot method files. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
2. Download Binary v17 Method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
3. Download and install the latest java. http://www.java.com/en/ This is a very important step in which allowed me to succesfully root my device.
Steps:
I recommend uninstalling all drivers in order to start fresh and do a factory reset on your kindle.
1. Install ADB drivers. Extract Qemu Root and Binaryv17 files.
2. Open cmd run as admin and execute runme.bat from binaryv17.
3. Select Method 1 and your kindle should have a screen pop up requesting a restore.
4. Simply tap on Restore on your kindle and it should reboot after that. Kindle will be slow and sluggish. Thats ok.
5. After Binaryv17 is done run qemuroot.bat from Qemuroot method.
6. Choose option 1 to root.
7. Executable should go through different steps in order to root your kindle.
I saw people posting about not being able to root 7.2.2/7.2.3 devices which have not been rooted before. I can confirm it does work if you follow the above steps. The trick that it for me was the installation of JAVA. I kept getting multiple errors when i did not have it installed on my computer. Hope it works for you all.

Thank you very much vida69!
I used Windows 7 Ultimate 64 sp1
installed the lastest Java
Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe --- 8,96 MB (9.402.392 bytes)
Kindle factory reset ***
Binary v17 Method
QemuRoot method
I bought my Kindle Fire 7 HD 32g last week, my Kindle was version 7.2.2 from factory, and updated to 7.2.3 (have not been rooted before)
I did a factory reset, *** and then without registered my Kindle with my Amazon account, and the device Language >English (USA), I followed the vida69's instructions step by step.
and my Kindle is rooted

Results of Updating MY KF HD 7" to 7.2.3
vida69 said:
...I saw people posting about not being able to root 7.2.2/7.2.3 devices which have not been rooted before. I can confirm it does work if you follow the above steps. The trick that it for me was the installation of JAVA. I kept getting multiple errors when i did not have it installed on my computer. Hope it works for you all.
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Thank you for this information --although my case is a bit different. I rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7" when I first got it and it had &.7.1.?/3. Put Google play on it, Titanium BU, Screenshot Es, and Root Explorer. Disabled the OTA updates (I did not get affected by either 7.2 or 7.2.3!). However I was interested in trying the 7.2.3. So I downloaded it and did the upgrade.
The update was smooth and provided me with the latest including Swype Keyboard (especially for the Swype Keyboard).
Much to my surprise, however, every single app that I had sideloaded or purchased and loaded from Play after I first rooted was still there! And all of them were functional. Except that all of the "Root-requiring" apps won't work now (Tintanium, Screenshot ES and Root Explorer in the RW mode).
The rest are there, and I can still access the Play store . . . So I will try the root process using your tips, but have no hurry since I have my apps and market too --not bad. Only thing is I will have to get root eventually so as to turn off the future OTA updates!
Really surprised since on my original Kindle Fire, whenever I updated it basically wiped the machine clean. This update was like flashing a rom and not clearing the cache or the dalvik or (especially) not doing a factory reset! I am surprised it worked!

Kindle Fire HD 7" 7.2.3
So i didn't even know my KF updated from 7.2.2 to 7.2.3. I previously rooted 7.2.1. so I already had a pretty good idea of what needed to happen. One thing that I will note is that when I plugged my kfhd in I opened a cmd prompt and typed in "adb devices" when my serial number showed up I knew that I could proceed with the scripts.
Hope it helps.
ded

Glad to hear you we able to re-root. We've got some discussions going as to how to can disable future updates.
Sent from my KFTT using xda premium

Thanks a lot for putting together a step-by-step guide!
Please keep it updated.

hi everybody!
i'm on windows 7 professional 64 bit and i have a kindle fire hd 7.2.3. i'm trying to root my device but i've got always the same problems: when i plugin my kindle and run "Runme.bat" it can't find the device. in fact when i run the command "stuff\adb devices" the list is empty. I've followed all the steps in the guide! i'm lost
ps sorry for my english

After running "runme.bat" its still stopping at *daemon started successfully*.......
Still does not show anything when I run "adb devices". But does show up under Device Manager.

fireslayer26 said:
After running "runme.bat" its still stopping at *daemon started successfully*.......
Still does not show anything when I run "adb devices". But does show up under Device Manager.
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I have the same problem. The program just doesn't recognize the device even if the adb drivers are installed. Have Widows 7 x64 and normal ADB Drivers 29.08.2012.. Hope, that CM10 will be published soon..

root useless
i follow you steps, gets rooted but can't able to install file exper app. still have superuser app. runs smooth. any help how to install apps now because I can't use amazon due to geographical restrictions in Australia.
if i can't install any app root is useless.

fireslayer26 said:
After running "runme.bat" its still stopping at *daemon started successfully*.......
Still does not show anything when I run "adb devices". But does show up under Device Manager.
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I have the same problem. I´ve tried all step that mentions above. :S

Work like a charm for me; no need to do de qemu root, just the root many android did it for me, i did have root access before 7.2.3
Thanks a lot!

hector333 said:
Work like a charm for me; no need to do de qemu root, just the root many android did it for me, i did have root access before 7.2.3
Thanks a lot!
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Works for me too. No need for qemu. I have not rooted this before and it auto updated to 7.2.3.
First I got permission errors, but after I restored to factory settings I was able to root it. I used a separate computer to do it though so I'm not really sure if it really is the reset to factory settings that did it.
Also, I had to download Android SDK to get the new adb because adb packaged with the root tools can't detect the device.

Success (!)
Hello all, I am a noob to THIS forum. I have successfully rooted according to the above mentioned guideline, but not without one issue.
For all those doing this for the first time, just remember at the "Restore" screen mentioned on step 4 of vida69's post, it would be best that you use a simple password for the restore point, as just pressing "Restore My Device" does not allow the exploit to continue. :good:
Found this out the hard way.
Happy rooting!:good:

engwan said:
Works for me too. No need for qemu. I have not rooted this before and it auto updated to 7.2.3.
First I got permission errors, but after I restored to factory settings I was able to root it. I used a separate computer to do it though so I'm not really sure if it really is the reset to factory settings that did it.
Also, I had to download Android SDK to get the new adb because adb packaged with the root tools can't detect the device.
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The adb.exe replace from SDK solved the issue from me too.

Duplicate Thread?
OP: It seems like this thread duplicates http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035334 Particularly if you believe Java is key why not post it there?

RustedRoot said:
OP: It seems like this thread duplicates http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035334 Particularly if you believe Java is key why not post it there?
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I was having some difficulties doing this last night and I found a solution. Here's some proof that I'm rooted:
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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All I did was enter my SDK Manager and installed the following driver: Google USB Driver
Then ADB DRIVERS showed my Kindle Fire HD 7".
Note: I was never rooted before, so people saying that it only works if you were rooted before, that's a lie!

yadavshyam said:
i follow you steps, gets rooted but can't able to install file exper app. still have superuser app. runs smooth. any help how to install apps now because I can't use amazon due to geographical restrictions in Australia.
if i can't install any app root is useless.
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Just download a file explorer from any other store >google search> es file explorer apk> download and send to your email as attachment, open the email in the Kindle, install the attachment

got KFHD rooted in WIndows 8
I use windows 8 and got problem with connecting to kindle fire hd 7" to root.
The adb.exe from Binary v18 does not see my kindle fire ( i installed driver from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838)
I decided to uninstall the the Amazon adb driver, and installed google usb driver from android sdk.
The adb.exe from Binary v18 still does not see my kindle fire, but the adb from android sdk see it.
At last i have changed something in RunMe.bat from Binary v18, put them all in one folder.
Run the RunMe.bat first then the rootQemu.bat.
here is the file:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/57kOoY4Z/tool_root_KFHD_723_windows_8.html
Sorry for my bad english

Success Rooted again one more time !!!
Follow the steps above, as superuser CMD prompt. Install Java and run Runme.bat then menu.
after that I side loaded Fileexpert to give root permission to move Vending apk and google services.
Due to Geographical Restrication I was unable to use Amazon Appstore. That why I have to use this method.
Now I am rooted with version 7.2.3 user.....and Google market 3.8.17 installed.
For user Outside US use these steps.... even you had new kindle fire HD with preinstalled version 7.2.3.
Anyway thanks to all who make this happens.:laugh:

Root method likely possible via modified Binary method...

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GSLEON3 said:
ABSOLUTELY DO NOT, DO NOT TRY THIS IS WILL LIKELY BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!!
Ok, so I have been able to confirm that using a modified Sony Xperia script, the Binary Root Mothod is able to initiate a desktop restore. HOWEVER, I am woefully unfamiliar with Kindle devices & I have not had time to study the partition structure, so I went no further than initiating the Desktop Full Data Restore mode on the HDX 8.9.
Based on what I have seen thus far, I do believe that root will be possible using existing Binary methods once a HDX desktop backup can be properly modified for these devices. The standard Kindle restore leaves the accept or cancel buttons grayed out. However, as you can see in the attached picture, using a modified version based on a Sony script, allows for the restore selection to be made.
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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",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Once I have some time, I will see what I can learn about the method Binary uses & see what files are currently included in previous Binary method backup files. In all likelihood, the root process will remain the same for the Kindle line as previous versions. At this time however, unless you know what you are doing, leave well enough alone & lets see what @Hashcode thinks.
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Just wanted to say thanks for helping the cause.

GSLEON3 said:
ABSOLUTELY DO NOT, DO NOT TRY THIS IS WILL LIKELY BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!!
Ok, so I have been able to confirm that using a modified Sony Xperia script, the Binary Root Mothod is able to initiate a desktop restore. HOWEVER, I am woefully unfamiliar with Kindle devices & I have not had time to study the partition structure, so I went no further than initiating the Desktop Full Data Restore mode on the HDX 8.9.
Based on what I have seen thus far, I do believe that root will be possible using existing Binary methods once a HDX desktop backup can be properly modified for these devices. The standard Kindle restore leaves the accept or cancel buttons grayed out. However, as you can see in the attached picture, using a modified version based on a Sony script, allows for the restore selection to be made.
Once I have some time, I will see what I can learn about the method Binary uses & see what files are currently included in previous Binary method backup files. In all likelihood, the root process will remain the same for the Kindle line as previous versions. At this time however, unless you know what you are doing, leave well enough alone & lets see what @Hashcode thinks.
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Well at least things are moving here. It's been so sad seeing no development on this thread. I have the KF HDX 7" and willing to offer mine for testing. I've been itching to see at a least root. I also did run the Bin4ry method and the restore reboots but doesn't do anything else.

Really? Unless that's new with the hdx, any backup/restore should work fine. Even if its files are corrupt.
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Are you SURE? You know EXACTLY what is pushed in the desktop restore?
I am not familiar with KF Binary or First Aide backup/restore methods, but unless Binary is solely adding the necessary files for root, that could be disastrous. I find it hard to believe that is the case, considering how badly display & performance are affected during the previous HD versions desktop restore methods.
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GSLEON3 said:
Are you SURE? You know EXACTLY what is pushed in the desktop restore?
I am not familiar with KF Binary or First Aide backup/restore methods, but unless Binary is solely adding the necessary files for root, that could be disastrous. I find it hard to believe that is the case, considering how badly display & performance are affected during the previous HD versions desktop restore methods.
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I have manually corrupted files and was able to send them to the device just fine. The restore option was not grayed out, but when you hit that button, it does nothing and just does not restore the data.
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r3pwn said:
I have manually corrupted files and was able to send them to the device just fine. The restore option was not grayed out, but when you hit that button, it does nothing and just does not restore the data.
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Be careful. I can tell you that I was at one point able to get the SU binary into a temp folder & copied into xbin, however, when I tried to get bb over as well, the device rebooted & I have not been able to get any ADB connection since. I have reset & removed devices, used different pc's & even factory reset the HDX. After four hours I cannot get any ADB access period.

You try using a terminal on the kindle and manually restarting the adbd service? I'm not aware of if you need root access to do so but maybe you can get some debugging output or just get it working in general by tinkering with this. For reference try something like
Code:
stop adbd
start adbd
Edit: also at this point you technically are rooted, I'm not sure if u have to have an apk to interface with the su binary, but after trying to help my friend root his Alcatel phone (don't get me started), the thing is rooted but while trying to get it switched from using supersu to superuser I believed superuser isn't functioning but we still have root access, and I don't believed superuser is in the/system/app directory, so point being, if u can sideload superuser and es file explorer you might be able to fix the situation if busy box caused the problems.
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good to hear this, hope the rooting method coming out soon!

stunts513 said:
You try using a terminal on the kindle and manually restarting the adbd service? I'm not aware of if you need root access to do so but maybe you can get some debugging output or just get it working in general by tinkering with this. For reference try something like
Code:
stop adbd
start adbd
Edit: also at this point you technically are rooted, I'm not sure if u have to have an apk to interface with the su binary, but after trying to help my friend root his Alcatel phone (don't get me started), the thing is rooted but while trying to get it switched from using supersu to superuser I believed superuser isn't functioning but we still have root access, and I don't believed superuser is in the/system/app directory, so point being, if u can sideload superuser and es file explorer you might be able to fix the situation if busy box caused the problems.
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Yeah, I've tried just about everything I've ever seen or done to resolve abd issues since 2007. Still a no go. Going to give usb otg a try. Otherwise it's RMA & start over. While the SU binary is in place, I still cannot access it. Calls to SU or trying to open the SU app cause an instantaneous FC & reboot.
I'll tell you though, I really like the tablet. Awesome display & the SD800 w/Adreno 330 flat out rocks. This is totally what the Nexus 10 should have been.
I've also been able to determine that Motorola is the OEM. There are Motorola backup files native to the device at least. I am also going to run this weekend & pick up a 1k transistor, to make a Motorola factory fastboot cable, since I gave mine away with an Xperia tablet. With the factory cable, I should be able to issue fastboot commands. That may enable me to devise a BL unlock.

GSLEON3 said:
Be careful. I can tell you that I was at one point able to get the SU binary into a temp folder & copied into xbin, however, when I tried to get bb over as well, the device rebooted & I have not been able to get any ADB connection since. I have reset & removed devices, used different pc's & even factory reset the HDX. After four hours I cannot get any ADB access period.
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How are you sure that you got it into xbin?
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Installing GAPPS without safestrap

Hello everyone,
i would like to install gapps (xposed, HDXposed Framework and app already installed) without safestrap (I would like avoid modification of the build.prop and risking bricking my device). However, in the Forum I found only stuff to Flash with the means of the safestrap. Which Version of gapps suits the fireos and where could I download it
Kind regards
dimi5

dimi5 said:
Hello everyone,
i would like to install gapps (xposed, HDXposed Framework and app already installed) without safestrap (I would like avoid modification of the build.prop and risking bricking my device). However, in the Forum I found only stuff to Flash with the means of the safestrap. Which Version of gapps suits the fireos and where could I download it
Kind regards
dimi5
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Hi! First you should root your device, second install ES EXPLORER, third install xposed w w w.forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158 and follow this guide w w w.gizmag.com/how-to-install-google-apps-kindle-fire-hd-hdx/30736/

SiulGM said:
Hi! First you should root your device, second install ES EXPLORER, third install xposed w w w.forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158 and follow this guide w w w.gizmag.com/how-to-install-google-apps-kindle-fire-hd-hdx/30736/
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Good advice. Better yet:
Install a file explorer, and use the rootkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665683 to do the following:
install adb drivers and start Towelroot (consider donations to these fine developers who have helped so much on this board)
You can then install SuperSu and block updates.
With root confirmed, Install exposed frame work and module from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618158
Then go to http://the-digital-reader.com/2013/10/27/install-google-apps-kindle-fire-hdx/#.U58JISior8Q
and follow the procedure indicated for installing the three Google account apps.
Then download and instali the PlayStore app 4.3.10 from here: http://androidcowboy.com/android-apk-files-download/
Reboot. When you run the playstore app, you will be prompted to sign into your account. If you want other gapps and apps from that page, go ahead and install those too.
Results:
1. Functional Playstore access. Install any compatible apps you like.
2. Your google account will recognize your Kindle device, and track and update your apps.
3. All Amazon functionality and apps undisturbed
I haven't exhaustively tested all Gapps and Amazon features as of this writing, but everything looks trouble free thus far.
Update: No problems after several days of use. The only issue I've seen is that certain GAPPS don't appear on my playstore apps list (Google+ for example) and thus may not get auto updates, requiring manual updates if desired.

dimi5 said:
Hello everyone,
i would like to install gapps (xposed, HDXposed Framework and app already installed) without safestrap (I would like avoid modification of the build.prop and risking bricking my device). However, in the Forum I found only stuff to Flash with the means of the safestrap. Which Version of gapps suits the fireos and where could I download it
Kind regards
dimi5
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HDXposed does not block updates btw. Not yet I believe. Also give us the version and device type please. This forum has 2 devices with many different versions.

Faznx92 said:
HDXposed does not block updates btw. Not yet I believe. Also give us the version and device type please. This forum has 2 devices with many different versions.
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My solution to prevent ota update is to disable, e.g. to rename, the com.amazon.dcp.app. this solution worked for me with the last rooted version. When I execute update manually from preferences, then I get an error.
My config:
Apollo, 14.3.2.3.2
However, until the safestrap is updated I'll wait

Listen, the EASIEST way to install Google's apps & gain access to the Play Store with ROOT achieved on the device, is to SEARCH the forums for the Kindle Free app that was made for the Gen 2 Kindle devices. It was released a few years ago by Stericson, aka Busybox & Busybox Pro developer. He wrote it for his dad's HD & it still works to this day. Just install the apk & select the option to install market. It will download an older version of market & GMS & will then auto update to the latest version. All that is required is root, not a PC or laptop, & it has NEVER given me or the hundreds of KF, KF2 & KFHD users any problems. It also only installs the minimum for a working Play Store & the rest of the apps are either downloaded in the Play Store or can be selected in the app one at a time. It will be older versions, but it works & they will get updated once installed.
Here is the app thread here at XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198

GSLEON3 said:
Listen, the EASIEST way to install Google's apps & gain access to the Play Store with ROOT achieved on the device, is to SEARCH the forums for the Kindle Free app that was made for the Gen 2 Kindle devices. It was released a few years ago by Stericson, aka Busybox & Busybox Pro developer. He wrote it for his dad's HD & it still works to this day. Just install the apk & select the option to install market. It will download an older version of market & GMS & will then auto update to the latest version. All that is required is root, not a PC or laptop, & it has NEVER given me or the hundreds of KF, KF2 & KFHD users any problems. It also only installs the minimum for a working Play Store & the rest of the apps are either downloaded in the Play Store or can be selected in the app one at a time. It will be older versions, but it works & they will get updated once installed.
Here is the app thread here at XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198
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Wow, that's easy, and it's a solution a year and a half old!

As I recall a lot of old methods resulted in a bunch of Amazon services not working so that you had to do this or that and still you had this or that. Easy is not always best, I'd advise following earlgreys method.

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I got widgets working using kindlefree
I was able to get google play store to work using kindlefree but went i pick an app from the store it wont download
Im using aviate as my launcher

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I got widgets working using kindlefree
I was able to get google play store to work using kindlefree but went i pick an app from the store it wont download
Im using aviate as my launcher
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Try installing the exposed module there is a link 6 posts up.
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GSLEON3 said:
Listen, the EASIEST way to install Google's apps & gain access to the Play Store with ROOT achieved on the device, is to SEARCH the forums for the Kindle Free app that was made for the Gen 2 Kindle devices. It was released a few years ago by Stericson, aka Busybox & Busybox Pro developer. He wrote it for his dad's HD & it still works to this day. Just install the apk & select the option to install market. It will download an older version of market & GMS & will then auto update to the latest version. All that is required is root, not a PC or laptop, & it has NEVER given me or the hundreds of KF, KF2 & KFHD users any problems. It also only installs the minimum for a working Play Store & the rest of the apps are either downloaded in the Play Store or can be selected in the app one at a time. It will be older versions, but it works & they will get updated once installed.
Here is the app thread here at XDA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198
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Ok..so will 3rd party apps which rely on Google play services will also work after installing KindleFree

blade22 said:
Ok..so will 3rd party apps which rely on Google play services will also work after installing KindleFree
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So far only one person on this thread reported that they tried the old Kindlefree trick, and it didn't work so well. And, there's this:
conan1600 said:
As I recall a lot of old methods resulted in a bunch of Amazon services not working so that you had to do this or that and still you had this or that. Easy is not always best, I'd advise following earlgreys method.
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If you install google play services properly, then it will work right? Thanks to the nice rootkit tool, my procedure (see upthread) isn't hard to do. Why not try that?
If anyone found that Kindlefree and the exposed module fixes everything, let's hear about it.

earlgrey_44 said:
If you install google play services properly, then it will work right? Thanks to the nice rootkit tool, my procedure (see upthread) isn't hard to do. Why not try that?
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Using the method you laid out works fine, I had play store updating apps I had previously sideloaded while simultaneously downloading an app from Amazon.
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I have the 8.9 HDX on the lastest firmware with prime music. I rooted it, then installed 1Mobile market. Once that was installed I installed the Kindle Free app from the mobile market. Installed play services. Installed Xposed and updated framework and modules. Once that was done play store updated and I installed the following google apps, google+, google hangouts, youtube, google drive and I have had no problems. All google and amazon services work. I can download, install and update apps from amazon or play store.

earlgrey_44 said:
So far only one person on this thread reported that they tried the old Kindlefree trick, and it didn't work so well. And, there's this:
If you install google play services properly, then it will work right? Thanks to the nice rootkit tool, my procedure (see upthread) isn't hard to do. Why not try that?
If anyone found that Kindlefree and the exposed module fixes everything, let's hear about it.
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Kindle free works just fine. I expect people to have a little knowledge about what they need to do & don't expect to have to spell out every last detail. I have never used anything BUT Kindle Free with the exposed module for Gapps (well, when I am away from my PC that is), the rest of the time I use a script & wget to grab a gapps package & install it to my device via ADB.
I have had GAPPS on the latest update since installing the update & have had ZERO issues. Just make sure you boot after installing the framework & first four apps, then again after installing Market & the market update. After that you can sign in & after your third reboot, PS & GSF/GSM will update itself.

GSLEON3 said:
Kindle free works just fine. ...
I have had GAPPS on the latest update since installing the update & have had ZERO issues. Just make sure you boot after installing the framework & first four apps, then again after installing Market & the market update. After that you can sign in & after your third reboot, PS & GSF/GSM will update itself.
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Slick! Good stuff...

Hi guys,
Is the instructions in post #3 the same for Canadian Kindle Fire HDX devices? Is there a difference?

Updated to 13.3.2.3.2_user_323001720
GSLEON3 said:
Kindle free works just fine. I expect people to have a little knowledge about what they need to do & don't expect to have to spell out every last detail. I have never used anything BUT Kindle Free with the exposed module for Gapps (well, when I am away from my PC that is), the rest of the time I use a script & wget to grab a gapps package & install it to my device via ADB.
I have had GAPPS on the latest update since installing the update & have had ZERO issues. Just make sure you boot after installing the framework & first four apps, then again after installing Market & the market update. After that you can sign in & after your third reboot, PS & GSF/GSM will update itself.
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Looking forward to following the steps in this thread to root and install Kindle Free. Main reason is to use Google Keep and install xposed for split screen functionality. I just came out of airplane mode after a month and am updated. I am a Prime member and was expecting to see prime music on the menu. It wasn't there. Mayday told me that it would come to me shortly but didn't give me any indication as to how long it would take.
Question - If I root and block updates with Towelroot now, does that mean I can't ever use the Prime Music feature? That's a big one for me. If I do wait for it, will that ruin my chances of rooting?
BTW - you xda developers provide a great service and I am a happy donator.

rootnooby said:
Looking forward to following the steps in this thread to root and install Kindle Free. Main reason is to use Google Keep and install xposed for split screen functionality. I just came out of airplane mode after a month and am updated. I am a Prime member and was expecting to see prime music on the menu. It wasn't there. Mayday told me that it would come to me shortly but didn't give me any indication as to how long it would take.
Question - If I root and block updates with Towelroot now, does that mean I can't ever use the Prime Music feature? That's a big one for me. If I do wait for it, will that ruin my chances of rooting?
BTW - you xda developers provide a great service and I am a happy donator.
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The new music service appears to be a downloadable app and would thus be unaffected by root. FWIW, if future Amazon updates are desired, I'll be surprised if unrooting, receiving the updates, and rerooting won't be easily doable options.

Yeah, I cannot answer this. I have never blocked updates. I use a different method to force updates to always fail at install time.
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