Hey all, I finally bought a fire & wanted to check something before it arrives today.
Am I correct in understanding that if you root & then remove root with the Rootkeeper app that you can view prime videos?
Thanks
Khayos said:
Hey all, I finally bought a fire & wanted to check something before it arrives today.
Am I correct in understanding that if you root & then remove root with the Rootkeeper app that you can view prime videos?
Thanks
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Correct. You may have to kill and restart your amazon video app after unrooting, or alternatively reboot, but using OTA rootkeeper works well as a root/unroot tool when using Amazon videos. I do it all the time. Neall
Thank you, that's what I thought but wanted to double check.
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Hi guys! I just want to ask if how can I downgrade my firmware to previous version or get my KF back to its original ROM? I rooted it after getting the update 6.2 installed. I can't have a super user access because of that. Thanks in advance!
jedsky23 said:
Hi guys! I just want to ask if how can I downgrade my firmware to previous version or get my KF back to its original ROM? I rooted it after getting the update 6.2 installed. I can't have a super user access because of that. Thanks in advance!
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Your question is unclear.... Could you clarify?
jedsky23 said:
Hi guys! I just want to ask if how can I downgrade my firmware to previous version or get my KF back to its original ROM? I rooted it after getting the update 6.2 installed. I can't have a super user access because of that. Thanks in advance!
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Just a guess... you are finding out that you can't use VOD while rooted.
If that is what you are asking, you don't need to back rev, you just need to temporarily unroot.
Find the app OTA RootKeeper and it will allow you to temp unroot and then you can use the VOD (you have to stop it first)... when done you can re-root with the same app for full rooting pleasure.
neilrl79 said:
Your question is unclear.... Could you clarify?
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alright! I will make it clear. I just got my KF few days ago. I haven't rooted it before. Amazon automatically updated my firmware to 6.2 then I decided to root it. when i rooted it I can't have a Super user access. Now, I want to get back to the previous firmware so I'm am looking for a firmware 6.1 that I can flash to my KF. In that way the root will work properly. thanks
krelvinaz said:
Just a guess... you are finding out that you can't use VOD while rooted.
If that is what you are asking, you don't need to back rev, you just need to temporarily unroot.
Find the app OTA RootKeeper and it will allow you to temp unroot and then you can use the VOD (you have to stop it first)... when done you can re-root with the same app for full rooting pleasure.
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what's VOD btw?
Many people have rooted with 6.2 firmware so that is not the problem.
Perhaps providing info on what and how you rooted might help and what actual errors you are seeing.
You can download the update version of SuperOneClick v2.3.1
SuperOneClick v2.3.1
Posted on December 4, 2011
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As promised:
Click here to download SuperOneClick v2.3.1
Let’s see if driver installation is a thing of the past now.
You’ll notice the file size has bumped up to 10mb. This is because the driver folder is now included with the latest (at the time of writing) ADB drivers from Google.
Enjoy!
Update: I have a 5mbit upload so at times the download queue may be full. You might have to be a bit patient with my server. If somebody would like to post a download, you can do so in the comments.
Update2: v2.3.1 is up (had to remove testing code that conflicted with XP systems)
Update3: Links are now mapped to a multiupload sharing. (My internet connection has been slowed ridiculously)
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Connet your Kindle Fire to your PC with USB line, keep it locked.
Run SuperOneClick v2.3.1
Click "Unroot" Button to unroot your KF.
Then click "Root" Button to reroot your device.
I met the same problem with you and I do this way to resolve it.
Also I install newer version of BusyBox if needed.
I have watched the you tube videos and I think I am ready to root. I have rooted my samsung phones and htc phones in the past. If I root, is there a way back to stock if I needed to do that?
I want to root and install the android market, then get the gapps. From all my reading, I think it is definalty doable on this device, correct?
Thanks
Once you root, which is easy, download an app from the android market called voodoo root keeper. Lets you back it up and unroot if you have to
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putney1477 said:
I have watched the you tube videos and I think I am ready to root. I have rooted my samsung phones and htc phones in the past.
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Start here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
If I root, is there a way back to stock if I needed to do that?
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If you have rooted and have FireFireFire and TWRP, it is easy to restore back to a non-root KF rom. Not sure why you want to, but you can flash the official KF 6.2.1 rom using TWRP and end up with an unrooted device.
ncvikingx97 said:
Once you root, which is easy, download an app from the android market called voodoo root keeper. Lets you back it up and unroot if you have to
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OTA Rootkeeper does not doesn't return the device to stock as the OP asked.
In Australia, most carriers will refuse to honour warranty if the device is rooted, but some third-party distributors and grey-importers will provide warranty in this scenario.
I know it is often possible to simply re-load the original RUU and hence unroot the device, but still some manufacturers can (?) detect this and will not honour warranty.
I've pre-ordered my Nexus 7 tablet from the Play Store and am thinking of rooting. I have never purchased any physical products from the Play Store. Does anyone know what's the go if I root and need any sort of warranty?
I've heard stories of manufacturer honouring warranties for rooted devices. But it's always best not to risk it and flash original firmware.
As to whether or not there'll be a way to detect if anything's been done to it, I don't think anyone can answer that (yet).
They look for SU and busybox just make sure those are deleted after unrooting
Download Google's N7 image & run the install script. Now you are back to stock
Hey Guys
I'm new to the whole rooting thing, I just have a few questions if anyone could help me out I would be grateful.
So when i get my new Nexus 7 i would like to root to enable the USB OTG as mentioned in another thread, this would allow me to transfer files between my flash drive and tablet so long as i use 'StickMount'
But i was wondering is it easy to root? I know someone on here said they are working on a One Click Root (for idiots like me haha)
Also once rooted do i need to install any specific apps to make the root work and do i have to flash ROM's or can i keep the standard JB that comes with it?
Finally despite rooting will the Nexus 7 still update when google sends updates or do i need to unroot?
PS - Will google play movies work if my tablet is rooted? if not does that mean unrooting and re-rooting constantly?
Help is much appreciated
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Hey Guys
I'm new to the whole rooting thing, I just have a few questions if anyone could help me out I would be grateful.
So when i get my new Nexus 7 i would like to root to enable the USB OTG as mentioned in another thread, this would allow me to transfer files between my flash drive and tablet so long as i use 'StickMount'
But i was wondering is it easy to root? I know someone on here said they are working on a One Click Root (for idiots like me haha)
Also once rooted do i need to install any specific apps to make the root work and do i have to flash ROM's or can i keep the standard JB that comes with it?
Finally despite rooting will the Nexus 7 still update when google sends updates or do i need to unroot?
PS - Will google play movies work if my tablet is rooted? if not does that mean unrooting and re-rooting constantly?
Help is much appreciated
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Yes, you can play movies from Google Play if rooted, this has already been answered & you can use an app called Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to reroot & unroot if necessary.
Best way to root is to do it via command line. You'll learn so much more than using a one click app. All you have to do is be prepared as in the reading directions a few times & follow the exact steps.
It may be important to emphasize - you can root anytime, but unlock the bootloader early.
That process wipes the contents of your device.
RMXO feel free to correct me...
Ok thanks guys so much I truly appreciate the help and info....so to get this right... I unlock bootloader first which I assume there will be a guide to...and then proceed to rooting then with the use of the app I can unroot and re root so that I can keep up to date with the OTA updates from google...
Also...Is rooting useful for anything else...only reason I am doing it for is USB OTG
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To date, I have not seen any reason to un-root (is that a word?) your device other than returning it to Google.
I would expect OTA updates to work on a rooted device unless I hear otherwise.
I want mine rooted for backups, file manager, and terminal. Root makes it very much like a small Linux box. The commands and prompts are very Linux-ish. Well it runs busybox, which is a package of basic Linux commands.
rmm200 said:
It may be important to emphasize - you can root anytime, but unlock the bootloader early.
That process wipes the contents of your device.
RMXO feel free to correct me...
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iwantanandroid said:
Ok thanks guys so much I truly appreciate the help and info....so to get this right... I unlock bootloader first which I assume there will be a guide to...and then proceed to rooting then with the use of the app I can unroot and re root so that I can keep up to date with the OTA updates from google...
Also...Is rooting useful for anything else...only reason I am doing it for is USB OTG
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Follow these directions & you should be good to go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395
Rooting in Australia
I currently live in Australia and I rooted my US 3G Xoom and my sim free Galaxy Nexus. After I root both with EOS builds I was unable to gets books or Movies from the play store. I restored my Nexus back to stock and I am now able to see the books and movies in play.
So how are we so sure a rooted Nexus 7 will allow full access to the play store?
just use the temp root app, i used it on my kindle to use amazon instant video as u couldnt watch it with being rooted. Not sure if this app will work but it did on a kindle fire.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper&hl=en
Looks like I got hit by OTA despite firewall. Anybody have luck with 10.2.4 or cm10/aokp on kf2?
Can be rooted, but locked bootloader prevents installing custom ROMs or recoveries. We need a good dev.
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10.2.4 today:good:
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Clarke33 said:
10.2.4 today:good:
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Clarke33,
You got hit with 10.2.4? The file must have been dropped before we moved the otacerts.zip bummer.
Did you loose root or are you OK? You probably can re-root on your own if you had to, don't you
think? If not, I will be around tomorrow.
prokennexusa said:
Clarke33,
You got hit with 10.2.4? The file must have been dropped before we moved the otacerts.zip bummer.
Did you loose root or are you OK? You probably can re-root on your own if you had to, don't you
think? If not, I will be around tomorrow.
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I already had 10.2.4 before we started the rooting earlier this afternoon. I think I am still good.
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire 2 Software Version 10.2.4
Clarke33 said:
I already had 10.2.4 before we started the rooting earlier this afternoon. I think I am still good.
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Clarke33,
Then you know, we had no issues Rooting Software 10.2.4.
Thank you for the clarification.
To everyone, there are no issues Rooting the Kindle Fire 2 10.2.4
Just follow our guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
So far Amazon has not patched the known ICS Exploit.
prokennexusa said:
Clarke33,
Then you know, we had no issues Rooting Software 10.2.4.
Thank you for the clarification.
To everyone, there are no issues Rooting the Kindle Fire 2 10.2.4
Just follow our guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
So far Amazon has not patched the known ICS Exploit.
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Yep, checked her out and everything is working as it should and fully rooted. To ease everyones mind that might want to root with 10.2.4 I had it before rooting .
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3
Clarke33 said:
Yep, checked her out and everything is working as it should and fully rooted. To ease everyones mind that might want to root with 10.2.4 I had it before rooting .
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Clarke33,
How are you? Did you get to install Google Play Store yet? Remember, we are here if you get stuck.
Call me if needed, we enjoy supporting the XDA Community. I hope everything went, if not give me
a call, I'll be around tomorrow.
Hello everybody!
I have a 5th generation kindle fire running version 5.3.3.0 I have gotten it to install google services and the play store but I have yet to actually root my device. I have tried looking for guides on xda for rooting my specific version but I cannot find anything. If possible, can someone notify of a guide which tells me how to root my tablet?
Thank you in Advance,
iiPandaii
iiPandaii said:
Hello everybody!
I have a 5th generation kindle fire running version 5.3.3.0 I have gotten it to install google services and the play store but I have yet to actually root my device. I have tried looking for guides on xda for rooting my specific version but I cannot find anything. If possible, can someone notify of a guide which tells me how to root my tablet?
Thank you in Advance,
iiPandaii
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If you have an HD 8, try Kingroot and or Kingoroot. If they don't work, then there's no root yert.