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[ROOT] Stock ICS Leak One-Click Root Tool

Hi all!
First off, I'm new to xda Developers so please excuse me if this is in the wrong forum! I thought I'd post information about a tool I wrote here which roots stock 4.0.3 leak on the A500, A501 and assumingly the A200 too. Its literally one click - just enable USB debugging. "ICS Root" also installs, optionally, FaceLock and Trebuchet (although FaceLock doesn't want to work. It lets you set it up though =P)
Since version 5.0.1 this also now works with the new 0.022.00 leak!
The full post is over at TegraOwners: http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=350
The only real system requirements are Windows (with .Net Framework 4) and an Iconia on the stock 4.0.3 leak. I hope somebody finds this useful its been tested by myself and a couple of TegraOwners users and it works well.
In terms of the technique used, it uses the great Jay Freeman's mempodroid exploit to gain root at which point it mounts /system rw and installs su, busybox and Superuser.apk so no real surprises there. Installing Trebuchet adds that apk to /system/app and installing FaceLock installs the apk to /system/app before installing the pittpatt folder to the flexrom (mounted as /system/vendor). I plan to open source it when all the requested features have been implemented and the code has been cleaned up.
Thanks!
~blackthund3r
EDIT 14/05/2012: ICS Root 7 is out enjoy!
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cwm version?
why would it not work with cwm version?

With this tool does system remain writeable after rooting?

What about flashing CWM with acer recovery installer once rooted? I guess it would screw the bootloader...

lowsum said:
What about flashing CWM with acer recovery installer once rooted? I guess it would screw the bootloader...
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If you are on the cwm with the HC boot loader it should work as Its Magic will be run..
if you are on the new boot loader as in the full non modded leak.. It will give you secure boot error ..
The new boot loader Blocks its magic.

Thanks
Hey this worked easy. I had to re-install USB drivers and make sure I had the latest from Google. Other then that, hit the button, wait about 1.5 minutes, and it rebooted! No problems thus far! Thanks Again!

JeanBubu said:
why would it not work with cwm version?
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It would but the cwm one, afaik, is prerooted?
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root doesnt work like its supposed to. i know its only half root due to the bootloader, but terminal emulator flat out says i'm not rooted after this despite sixasis working and titanium backup/root checker both saying i have root and busybox. i'm going to post this on TO as well for you incase you dont check here often.

nifterific said:
root doesnt work like its supposed to. i know its only half root due to the bootloader, but terminal emulator flat out says i'm not rooted after this despite sixasis working and titanium backup/root checker both saying i have root and busybox. i'm going to post this on TO as well for you incase you dont check here often.
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That's storage cos terminal works for me and running su in an adb shell works great too.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
[email protected]:/ $ su
# exit
[email protected]:/ $ su
#
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SteamBishop said:
Hey this worked easy. I had to re-install USB drivers and make sure I had the latest from Google. Other then that, hit the button, wait about 1.5 minutes, and it rebooted! No problems thus far! Thanks Again!
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You're welcome and I'm glad it worked!
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After reading the other post, I have found that I cannot write to the system directory from the device itself. The folder attributes indicate that it is set to write, however File Explorer HD will not let me. I have tried to create a folder in the /system and it will not accept the addition. The strange thing is that Root Check says it is rooted, File Explorer HD accepts putting it into Root Explore, but that is it. It is odd. I will try to reapply the Root to see if that makes a difference.

SteamBishop said:
After reading the other post, I have found that I cannot write to the system directory from the device itself. The folder attributes indicate that it is set to write, however File Explorer HD will not let me. I have tried to create a folder in the /system and it will not accept the addition. The strange thing is that Root Check says it is rooted, File Explorer HD accepts putting it into Root Explore, but that is it. It is odd. I will try to reapply the Root to see if that makes a difference.
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Please, read the op before bringing this up. This method is for half root, its the only way possible right now on stock leak ics. There is a special script you need to use to mpunt system. You can find it in the stock leak thread, run it in terminal or use rom toolbox and set it as a script to run at boot because rebooting loses write privileges.

nifterific said:
Please, read the op before bringing this up. This method is for half root, its the only way possible right now on stock leak ics. There is a special script you need to use to mpunt system. You can find it in the stock leak thread, run it in terminal or use rom toolbox and set it as a script to run at boot because rebooting loses write privileges.
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Sorry for offending you and whoever else it did. Thank you for pointing that script out in that post. My intent was to offer a second comment to your assessment..

nifterific said:
Please, read the op before bringing this up. This method is for half root, its the only way possible right now on stock leak ics. There is a special script you need to use to mpunt system. You can find it in the stock leak thread, run it in terminal or use rom toolbox and set it as a script to run at boot because rebooting loses write privileges.
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I have a better script which I'll be releasing as an update to the root app this morning hopefully. It'll be a terminal command to remount rw.
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New update out!!
blackthund3r said:
I have a better script which I'll be releasing as an update to the root app this morning hopefully. It'll be a terminal command to remount rw.
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Version 3 came out this morning
It features some bug fixes as well as a completely new remount menu which mounts /system rw properly on the fly. Tested with a busybox installer app
Enjoy!

Thanks for your tool blackthund3r !
I tried it with the new leak from this morning and it doesn't seem to work anymore
Edit :
Just to be a little more specific, the app says the process was OK and state that the tablet is rooted but the tablet doesn't reboot by itseld and su is not installed. I tried to install su manually but it's unable to find a previous su package on the system.

paugustin said:
Thanks for your tool blackthund3r !
I tried it with the new leak from this morning and it doesn't seem to work anymore
Edit :
Just to be a little more specific, the app says the process was OK and state that the tablet is rooted but the tablet doesn't reboot by itseld and su is not installed. I tried to install su manually but it's unable to find a previous su package on the system.
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ah okay it appears a completely new leak has been released. It is possible that the mempodroid exploit has been patched up. I'm gonna look into it soon. I can't much tonight - I have school work. I'll see what can be done and what the differences between leaks are.
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EDIT: mempodroid hasn't been patched See ICS Root v3.1

Hi blackthund3r
Thanks for the update 3.1 but could you please fix the problem on your hosting website? clicking on this file send to an error warning.
The other files can be downloaded though.

can someone post a mirror to the 3.1 version? current link is not working.
can somebody also confirm, if i root with this tool, i will be able to reinstall my clockworkmod recovery through 'acer recovery installer' and flash any other cwm rom? or do i have to downgrade to honeycomb 3.01, install iconiaroot for honeycomb and then acer recovery installer?

Gersma,
I'll be able to answer to your question as soon as I'll be able to download this tool and test it.

Kindle fire firmware 6.3 broke android market?

I've successfully rooted and done a lot of stuff on my kindle fire running firmware 6.3 but for some reason the android market gives me this error
"the application Market (process com.android.veding) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
I've been trying to get apps from manually navigating to the android market over the browser but all that does is show up as installe on the market but there's no notification nor Downloads for my kindle:

Jamesrulez1 said:
I've successfully rooted and done a lot of stuff on my kindle fire running firmware 6.3 but for some reason the android market gives me this error
"the application Market (process com.android.veding) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
I've been trying to get apps from manually navigating to the android market over the browser but all that does is show up as installe on the market but there's no notification nor Downloads for my kindle:
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Did you mount the system/app as r/w then change in back to r/o when you installed market/play store?
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Maybe reinstall the market see what happens or clear data and cache maybe it will prompt you to login again a hopefully that will fix your error

shravbits said:
Did you mount the system/app as r/w then change in back to r/o when you installed market/play store?
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I have no idea what that is all I did was install it by downloading the 2 apk files and installing them.
Thepooch said:
Maybe reinstall the market see what happens or clear data and cache maybe it will prompt you to login again a hopefully that will fix your error
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Ive tried reinstalling on multiple occasions including newer and older market Apo.

Jamesrulez1 said:
I have no idea what that is all I did was install it by downloading the 2 apk files and installing them.
Ive tried reinstalling on multiple occasions including newer and older market Apo.
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In Kindle Fire Utility 'Extras' section there is an option that says 'Mount system/app' and one that says 'Install Google Apps/Market'
NOTE: You use the mount option for manual play store installation and the install google apps for easy/automated installation (works best on KFU 0.9.4)
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shravbits said:
In Kindle Fire Utility 'Extras' section there is an option that says 'Mount system/app' and one that says 'Install Google Apps/Market'
NOTE: You use the mount option for manual play store installation and the install google apps for easy/automated installation (works best on KFU 0.9.4)
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I have 0.9.5 right now and in the extra's the only thing that's close to being that would be "Install google apps/ Go launcher EX" I have installed it before but then downloaded apk's for vendor.apk and installed that over it. Now after trying it again i get a log list of errors saying the files already exist.
***********************************************
* Apps Installer *
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apps.zip has been found.
Skipping download...
rm failed for /system/app/Facebook.apk, No such file or directory
1632 KB/s (2238785 bytes in 1.339s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
3148 KB/s (3730612 bytes in 1.157s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/com.gau.go.launcherex-1.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
2689 KB/s (4023889 bytes in 1.461s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/com.facebook.katana-1.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
2358 KB/s (4408080 bytes in 1.825s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice-1.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
2559 KB/s (8054357 bytes in 3.073s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/com.google.android.apps.plus-1.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
2416 KB/s (47023 bytes in 0.019s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/SyncSettings.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
1721 KB/s (327980 bytes in 0.186s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Calendar.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
failed to copy 'apps\system\vending.apk' to '/system/app/vending.apk': Permissio
n denied
failed to copy 'apps\system\GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk' to '/system/app/Googl
eCalendarSyncAdapter.apk': Permission denied
failed to copy 'apps\system\GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk' to '/system/app/Googl
eContactsSyncAdapter.apk': Permission denied
***********************************************
* All Done! *
***********************************************
That's all folks. Our apps have been installed.
Press any key to continue . . .

Bump still looking for help. My kindle is bad without it lol.

Jamesrulez1 said:
Bump still looking for help. My kindle is bad without it lol.
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its strange how it keeps telling you all already exists but nothing works have you thought about flashing another from James? If I had to recommend one it would be this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390773 I use it dedicatedly works flawless for me after you flash the rom you flash g apps in the thread walla market issues solved other than that its telling you they are installed

Thepooch said:
its strange how it keeps telling you all already exists but nothing works have you thought about flashing another from James? If I had to recommend one it would be this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390773 I use it dedicatedly works flawless for me after you flash the rom you flash g apps in the thread walla market issues solved other than that its telling you they are installed
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Hmm i'll try it i'll update later to let you guys know.

I did my first root this morning using KFU and ran into the same problem. I could not get mount access to get google market installed. It was always denied, even when I mounted first in KFU.
This thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569298 states that there is a new /system/bin/check_rooted binary. I assume this is what is blocking us from mounting the app directory in order to install the market. I tried the secured rom there (probably should have done the unsecured), and still didn't have access to mount.
Instead, I booted into twrp, and installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916. It says you do not need to wipe first, but I did anyways. After booting back in, google play showed up already installed in the apps. I logged in and downloaded mobo player to test it out, and no problems.

shravbits said:
Did you mount the system/app as r/w then change in back to r/o when you installed market/play store?
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Ok ive found out how to do that now. It worked and then when I tried to download a new app it crashed with the same error and now wont open up at all

I have been having similar problems, I got to load into the google play store app once and then tried to download something and got the force close error. Since then I have uninstalled it multiple times and reinstalled and have never gotten it to work.
Also I am having some issue changing the permissions in the folders, I change the permissions then navigate to a different folder and when I come back the permissions are back to the original setting.
Help would be great.
Carlos

Bump.my kindle fire is now a brick because I'm on au ans cant use the normal kindle fire store.

Asus programs on modded tablet, and some CM9 questions

Hi All,
I set out to flash my tablet back to stock with the goal of copying some of the awesome asus-specific widgets and applications and installing them back on my tablet after I re-rooted/modded it. I accomplished part of this goal by finding some of the .apk's I wanted, like the Asus weather & battery widgets, the Supernote.apk, anda few others (I still wasn't able to find the Swype Keyboard.apk file)
Anywho, I tried to install the .apk's on my tablet after re-installing cm9 and rooting it but it just says "Application not installed". Anyone have any ideas? And can anyone elaborate on how to copy that swype keyboard APK that I desperately want? I found the other .apk's in the /system/app folder but swype wasn't there.
My other questions relate to CM9:
1) is there any way to decrease the boot time for CM9, or at least customize the boot screen?
2) I'm currently running an older version of cm9 (rc0 unofficial) and I have the stable rc1 of cm9 but when i tried to flash it, it didn't work (i can get the exact error message if needed). Did I do something wrong in updating or is RC1 not compatible with the device? Should I just wait till CM10 comes out?
3) When I initially rooted/flashed cm9, I was able to connect my tablet to my computer and the root of the / directory, but after flashing stock and trying again, I don't have the same luck. Is there some step I missed?
I appreciate any responses, thanks.
- Opethfan89

3 days, 300 views, no responses. BUMP anyone?

opethfan89 said:
Hi All,
I set out to flash my tablet back to stock with the goal of copying some of the awesome asus-specific widgets and applications and installing them back on my tablet after I re-rooted/modded it. I accomplished part of this goal by finding some of the .apk's I wanted, like the Asus weather & battery widgets, the Supernote.apk, anda few others (I still wasn't able to find the Swype Keyboard.apk file)
Anywho, I tried to install the .apk's on my tablet after re-installing cm9 and rooting it but it just says "Application not installed". Anyone have any ideas? And can anyone elaborate on how to copy that swype keyboard APK that I desperately want? I found the other .apk's in the /system/app folder but swype wasn't there.
My other questions relate to CM9:
1) is there any way to decrease the boot time for CM9, or at least customize the boot screen?
2) I'm currently running an older version of cm9 (rc0 unofficial) and I have the stable rc1 of cm9 but when i tried to flash it, it didn't work (i can get the exact error message if needed). Did I do something wrong in updating or is RC1 not compatible with the device? Should I just wait till CM10 comes out?
3) When I initially rooted/flashed cm9, I was able to connect my tablet to my computer and the root of the / directory, but after flashing stock and trying again, I don't have the same luck. Is there some step I missed?
I appreciate any responses, thanks.
- Opethfan89
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I haven't tried this, but it may work. If you have ADB on your computer, try doing an adb push [name of file].apk /system/app/
If you can't do that, try copy/pasting them there using a root explorer on your device itself. Make sure the permissions are set properly (I don't remember what they are off the top of my head).
After doing that, reboot. See if it works.
As for your CM Questions:
1) I'm not sure if you can reduce the time. For customizing the animation, look at something like Rom Toolbox Pro (which also includes a root explorer like I mentioned above).
2) All CM9 TF300T downloads are located here: http://get.cm/?device=tf300t RC1 is listed there so I'm assuming you did something wrong (what's the error you get?)
3) Did you re-root? I'm not sure I understand.

Link9228 said:
I haven't tried this, but it may work. If you have ADB on your computer, try doing an adb push [name of file].apk /system/app/
If you can't do that, try copy/pasting them there using a root explorer on your device itself. Make sure the permissions are set properly (I don't remember what they are off the top of my head).
After doing that, reboot. See if it works.
As for your CM Questions:
1) I'm not sure if you can reduce the time. For customizing the animation, look at something like Rom Toolbox Pro (which also includes a root explorer like I mentioned above).
2) All CM9 TF300T downloads are located here: http://get.cm/?device=tf300t RC1 is listed there so I'm assuming you did something wrong (what's the error you get?)
3) Did you re-root? I'm not sure I understand.
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I apologize for the vagueness of my original post. I made this thread in anticipation of flashing everything back to stock, trying to copy over those Asus-specific .apk's (which I managed to do), and then re-rooting/re-flashing CM9.
I flashed the .30 firmware to get back to stock and found the Asus widgets & apk's I was looking for in the /system/app directory. After some bootloops and other fun, I was able to flash back to CM9 and when I tried to install the .apk's I immediately get the message "The Application was not installed"
Of the asus items I wanted, Supernote and Polaris Office were my top two picks, and I was able to acquire Supernote through 3-rd party means and install it. So I'm stoked to have Supernote on a CM9-flashed tablet. I wasn't able to find Polaris Office so I hope to at least be able to find a work-around to install that.
In response to #3 - yes I re-rooted my tablet (lost root with the .30 firmware) and previously I was able to browse the root directory of my tablet while it was connected to my computer. Now, I can only browse the SD card. I still haven't figured out a solution to this, but I just transfer files to my memory card and then to my tablet from there. I'm looking into how to do OTA file transfers via bluetooth or wi-fi, if at all possible.

opethfan89 said:
I apologize for the vagueness of my original post. I made this thread in anticipation of flashing everything back to stock, trying to copy over those Asus-specific .apk's (which I managed to do), and then re-rooting/re-flashing CM9.
I flashed the .30 firmware to get back to stock and found the Asus widgets & apk's I was looking for in the /system/app directory. After some bootloops and other fun, I was able to flash back to CM9 and when I tried to install the .apk's I immediately get the message "The Application was not installed"
Of the asus items I wanted, Supernote and Polaris Office were my top two picks, and I was able to acquire Supernote through 3-rd party means and install it. So I'm stoked to have Supernote on a CM9-flashed tablet. I wasn't able to find Polaris Office so I hope to at least be able to find a work-around to install that.
In response to #3 - yes I re-rooted my tablet (lost root with the .30 firmware) and previously I was able to browse the root directory of my tablet while it was connected to my computer. Now, I can only browse the SD card. I still haven't figured out a solution to this, but I just transfer files to my memory card and then to my tablet from there. I'm looking into how to do OTA file transfers via bluetooth or wi-fi, if at all possible.
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So did you try what I suggested in my post (pushing the files to /system/app on your tablet, rather than trying to install them through File Browser or whatever)?
I'm not sure if they rely on any custom Asus framework stuffs, like with many other OEMs. I personally doubt it because Asus barely changes anything. I think it *should* work, but can't guarantee it.
The easiest way to get the files to /system/app (if you're not very ADB or tech. savvy) is to download a root explorer (like Rom Toolbox Pro has, for example) and copy all the .apks that you want from your sdcard to /system/app.

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So did you try what I suggested in my post (pushing the files to /system/app on your tablet, rather than trying to install them through File Browser or whatever)?
I'm not sure if they rely on any custom Asus framework stuffs, like with many other OEMs. I personally doubt it because Asus barely changes anything. I think it *should* work, but can't guarantee it.
The easiest way to get the files to /system/app (if you're not very ADB or tech. savvy) is to download a root explorer (like Rom Toolbox Pro has, for example) and copy all the .apks that you want from your sdcard to /system/app.
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I haven't tried pushing the files via ADB yet. I just wiped out my computer so I need to re-install the drivers to get the tablet recognized and/or the the Android SDK.
In the 3rd point of your point, do you mean my external SD card or the internal memory?

the Transformer Pad has a good portion of internal memory partitioned as an sdcard and mounts it at /sdcard/. I haven't used an external SD card with my tablet yet. Either one should work.
I also found out that Polaris Office has some library files that you probably should grab as well. You can find them at:
/system/lib/libpolarisoffice_tablet.so
/system/lib/libpolarisofficedump.so
/system/lib/libtfapps-polaris.so
/system/lib/libtflua-polaris.so
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There might be some library files for the other apps. You might want to look around in the /system/lib folder for other libraries as well.

Link9228 said:
the Transformer Pad has a good portion of internal memory partitioned as an sdcard and mounts it at /sdcard/. I haven't used an external SD card with my tablet yet. Either one should work.
I also found out that Polaris Office has some library files that you probably should grab as well. You can find them at:
There might be some library files for the other apps. You might want to look around in the /system/lib folder for other libraries as well.
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That's awesome, thanks. If I'm able to get this working I will post a guide for others to follow. I ended up just signing up for the swype beta (which I think is stupid since I paid for that app when I bought my tablet, shouldn't have to get a reduced version)
I was able to find a working supernote.apk app on a 3rd-party website and it installed and worked perfectly.
My other issue I'm having is I try to push the files with ADB and it tells me my tablet is read-only? it gives that same message no matter which directory I try to push to. I have the superuser app and have root, but superusers' log shows the 'adb shell' is consistently being denied root permission (if i try to do su or something similar). Any thoughts?

opethfan89 said:
That's awesome, thanks. If I'm able to get this working I will post a guide for others to follow. I ended up just signing up for the swype beta (which I think is stupid since I paid for that app when I bought my tablet, shouldn't have to get a reduced version)
I was able to find a working supernote.apk app on a 3rd-party website and it installed and worked perfectly.
My other issue I'm having is I try to push the files with ADB and it tells me my tablet is read-only? it gives that same message no matter which directory I try to push to. I have the superuser app and have root, but superusers' log shows the 'adb shell' is consistently being denied root permission (if i try to do su or something similar). Any thoughts?
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You need to remount your system as read-write. Trying doing an adb remount. If that doesn't work, try typing the following into a terminal emulator:
su
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
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Try ADB pushing again after that.

if you are able to install the apps by adb push. then maybe a .zip file can be created and use CWM to install all the stock apps.

Link9228 said:
You need to remount your system as read-write. Trying doing an adb remount. If that doesn't work, try typing the following into a terminal emulator:
Try ADB pushing again after that.
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Well part of the issue is that I can't "su" while in adb shell. It says permission denied. When I type ADB devices normally, it'll list my device. But when I'm in "adb shell" it doesn't show anything. "adb remount" gives me the message "error: device not found".
Any other suggestions?

opethfan89 said:
Well part of the issue is that I can't "su" while in adb shell. It says permission denied. When I type ADB devices normally, it'll list my device. But when I'm in "adb shell" it doesn't show anything. "adb remount" gives me the message "error: device not found".
Any other suggestions?
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That's weird. I've never seen that before. Are you certain that your adb drivers are installed properly? You can always use a terminal emulator on your device itself to remount the system as read/write and then use adb afterwards.

Link9228 said:
That's weird. I've never seen that before. Are you certain that your adb drivers are installed properly? You can always use a terminal emulator on your device itself to remount the system as read/write and then use adb afterwards.
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I'm pretty sure my drivers are installed correctly. Everything shows up in device manager, "adb devices" lists my device, fastboot flashes files just fine, so yea.
And yea I have the terminal emulator on my tablet and I've used it before for some stuff (installing Ubuntu) so I will try the steps you guys have mentioned. I'm in the process of trying out some other ROM's right now (Hydro atm, and then probably CleanROM) so once I go back to stock and have access to the appropriate files I'll try these steps.

[MOVED] Rooting tutorial - hdx 8.9" 14.3.1.0

THIS POST IS CLOSED, IT MOVED!​
HERE​
Thanks goes to: fi01 for finding the bug, Jcase for making the exploit, slayer615 for making the batch bundle.

File says it has virus
Faznx92 said:
I modified slayer615's batch code to Auto-Root the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" 14.3.1.0
I can not confirm that this works simply because I don't own the 8.9" hdx. If you get root, please tell me so I can confirm it.
1: Get the adb drivers and install. here
2: Enable adb on the Kindle
3: Connect Kindle to computer, goto Device Manager in Control Panel, Look for the unsupported adb device (if not found safely remove hardware the kindle on the taskbar), Click the unsupported device and click update driver then point it to the android_winusb file in the driver install directory.
4: Download the root14.3.1.0.7z file, unpack
5: Run the runme.bat Follow along. That's it!
At this point you should be rooted. You can now install SuperSU and Busybox on your HDX. If not connecting in the batch file make sure you have the adb drivers installed first! If not root, reply. Remember this is tested to work on Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" 14.3.1.0
Thanks goes to: fi01 for finding the bug, Jcase for making the exploit, slayer615 for making the batch bundle.
Thanks to cdub50 if you wish to remove special offers ads. Here
To block Amazon auto-updates:
Download and install Android Firewall (root required first)
Once installed white list the apps you want wifi to use, open the set custom script option
Enter:
Code:
iptables -A "droidwall" -s 72.21.194.208 -j "droidwall-reject"
iptables -A "droidwall" -s 176.32.195.233 -j "droidwall-reject"
iptables -A "droidwall" -s 72.21.195.233 -j "droidwall-reject"
Hit ok and that should block Amazon from pushing updates to your Kindle HDX
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can not download zip file keeps saying it has visus

pastordion1 said:
can not download zip file keeps saying it has visus
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Sorry, I had to switch to xda's file attachment instead of Google drive. Google didn't like the packed adb.exe.

Faznx92 said:
Sorry, I had to switch to Dropbox instead of Google drive. Google didn't like the packed adb.exe.
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It worked for me. Thanks. Here is what the script showed:
======================================================================
======================================================================
Welcome to Kindle Root Utility (Faznx92 version)
Special Thanks to:
jcase
fi01
======================================================================
======================================================================
WARNING THIS WORKS ONLY WITH KINDLE HDX 8.9" version 14.3.1.0
======================================================================
======================================================================
Please connect Device with enabled USB-Debugging to your Computer!
Device connected. Pushing files...
1673 KB/s (104564 bytes in 0.061s)
36 KB/s (188 bytes in 0.005s)
1658 KB/s (507888 bytes in 0.299s)
Changing permissions...
Executing Exploit (could take some minutes, be patient!)
Hit ENTER to continue
Press any key to continue . . .
Device detected: KFAPWI (JDQ39)
Attempt acdb exploit...
KFAPWI (JDQ39) is not supported.
Attempt fj_hdcp exploit...
Attempt msm_cameraconfig exploit...
Detected kernel physical address at 0x00008000 form iomem
Attempt put_user exploit...
Press any key to continue . . .
Type "su" to check for root!
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
[email protected]:/ #

R1Mike said:
It worked for me. Thanks. Here is what the script showed:
======================================================================
======================================================================
Welcome to Kindle Root Utility (Faznx92 version)
Special Thanks to:
jcase
fi01
======================================================================
======================================================================
WARNING THIS WORKS ONLY WITH KINDLE HDX 8.9" version 14.3.1.0
======================================================================
======================================================================
Please connect Device with enabled USB-Debugging to your Computer!
Device connected. Pushing files...
1673 KB/s (104564 bytes in 0.061s)
36 KB/s (188 bytes in 0.005s)
1658 KB/s (507888 bytes in 0.299s)
Changing permissions...
Executing Exploit (could take some minutes, be patient!)
Hit ENTER to continue
Press any key to continue . . .
Device detected: KFAPWI (JDQ39)
Attempt acdb exploit...
KFAPWI (JDQ39) is not supported.
Attempt fj_hdcp exploit...
Attempt msm_cameraconfig exploit...
Detected kernel physical address at 0x00008000 form iomem
Attempt put_user exploit...
Press any key to continue . . .
Type "su" to check for root!
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
[email protected]:/ #
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Thanks for replying!

Jcase we need to take the boot-loader!:fingers-crossed:
Anybody look at the boot-loader yet?

For the Android Firewall, how do I know it is working? I've added the 3 lines to the "set custom script", I've enabled the firewall, I've applied the rules. When I click on "check now" for system updates, my HDX checks and comes back with no updates found. Shouldn't it fail the check?

It works on my Kindle fire hdx 8.9, but the functions of LBE seem not to be completely opened. And the wrong message: 403 forbidden will appear when I download from web pages. Strange. How to scroll it back?

tianlie said:
It works on my Kindle fire hdx 8.9, but the functions of LBE seem not to be completely opened. And the wrong message: 403 forbidden will appear when I download from web pages. Strange. How to scroll it back?
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What is LBE?

Faznx92 said:
What is LBE?
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Look Before Entering??? Heck, I don't know. I'm just thinking out loud. On a more serious note, I used your batch file to root my 8.9 and except for the GAPPS issue I've had no problems. The root process took all of 15 to 20 seconds. Have to admit now I'm curious though.

Faznx92 said:
What is LBE?
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LBE is a security software. And good news is the problem disappeared after I clean the cookie and connect to another network router. Now, my kindle fire HDX 8.9 is rooted normally. Thanks a lot.

tianlie said:
LBE is a security software. And good news is the problem disappeared after I clean the cookie and connect to another network router. Now, my kindle fire HDX 8.9 is rooted normally. Thanks a lot.
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That's good to hear. Did it root ok?

Yes. I use another security software which need root. It seems work normally.

if i root with this can i install google play?? if i install google play can i install apps from play store?? can i download apk and just install them as third pary apks?? i know what rooting gives us, im no noob, but im confused as to what rooting gives us with the kindle fire OS. im a first time kindler but have owned and unlocked\rooted many androids before.
any good news on unlockin bootloader???

gutts10 said:
if i root with this can i install google play?? if i install google play can i install apps from play store?? can i download apk and just install them as third pary apks?? i know what rooting gives us, im no noob, but im confused as to what rooting gives us with the kindle fire OS. im a first time kindler but have owned and unlocked\rooted many androids before.
any good news on unlockin bootloader???
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With this rooting method, you do can install google market(following an additional tutorial). Once you have market installed, you wont be able to install apps through market, you will have to sideload. I have done that and all google apps work with no problem...
sent from my rooted Kindle Fire HDX 8.9

fierce_brake said:
With this rooting method, you do can install google market(following an additional tutorial). Once you have market installed, you wont be able to install apps through market, you will have to sideload. I have done that and all google apps work with no problem...
sent from my rooted Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
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thanks!! just the answer i was looking for. so without custom roms and the ability root and side load apks how do you rate the kindle fir hdx? mine is in the mail so i havent been able to tinker around with it but the only downside i see with the kindle fire hdx is the fire OS. is that a big draw back??

gutts10 said:
thanks!! just the answer i was looking for. so without custom roms and the ability root and side load apks how do you rate the kindle fir hdx? mine is in the mail so i havent been able to tinker around with it but the only downside i see with the kindle fire hdx is the fire OS. is that a big draw back??
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It comes down to what you use it for. If you have Amazon Prime, Fire OS is perfect. For me I can care less. I have the HDX 7". I have Hashcode's TWRP recovery installed and made a backup of my ROM and running it from a rom slot. Just waiting to install custom ROM's. The bootloader is still locked and may stay that way for a while. But, with safestrap it adds a boot recovery menu.
Hash is working on porting safestrap to the 8.9" but for now it is ONLY on the 7".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556677

gutts10 said:
thanks!! just the answer i was looking for. so without custom roms and the ability root and side load apks how do you rate the kindle fir hdx? mine is in the mail so i havent been able to tinker around with it but the only downside i see with the kindle fire hdx is the fire OS. is that a big draw back??
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How do i rate the kindle fire hdx 8.9 ?
with all my google apps up and working i give it 4 and a half stars out of 5.
the hardware is amazing, the darn thing is ultra thin and overall, is very fast/snappy.
Is the fire OS a big drawback ?
well, the only 3 thing that so far nag me, are
- the fact that you cant bluetooth-pair the tab with another device (my S4 for example) to do Bluetooth tethering.
- The other thing is, at least with my own Bluetooth jaybird x-buds earphones, that when i am listening to music and i turn off the screen, the music starts horribly lagging.
- The darn nav bar prevents me of fully seeing the landscape thumb-keyboard (3rd party app) layout.
So basically, in my case at least, fire OS is nothing more than a small nuisance, which i will get rid of once custom roms make their appearance.
Taking into consideration all efforts provided on these threads to improve/costumize the software capabilities for this device, IMHO, i believe it is a darn good investment.

Faznx92 said:
It comes down to what you use it for. If you have Amazon Prime, Fire OS is perfect. For me I can care less. I have the HDX 7". I have Hashcode's TWRP recovery installed and made a backup of my ROM and running it from a rom slot. Just waiting to install custom ROM's. The bootloader is still locked and may stay that way for a while. But, with safestrap it adds a boot recovery menu.
Hash is working on porting safestrap to the 8.9" but for now it is ONLY on the 7".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556677
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so are you saying with safestrap that we can install custom roms sans unlocked bootloader?? and that were just waiting for some custom roms???
thanks!!

wont work on mine
Faznx92 said:
I modified slayer615's batch code to Auto-Root the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" 14.3.1.0
1: Download the adb driver and install it to your computer.
2: Connect the Kindle to a computer. Then Enable adb on the Kindle in Settings --> Device
3: On your computer goto Control Panel ---> System ---> Device Manager. Look under the Other devices tab. Right-Click Android and click update driver. Then click Browse My Computer. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers. Scroll down and select Kindle Fire. Hit next until the driver installs.
4: Download the root14.zip file, unpack
5: Run the runme.bat Follow along. That's it!
At this point you should be rooted. You can now install SuperSU and Busybox on your HDX. If not connecting in the batch file make sure you have the adb drivers installed first! If not root, reply. Remember this is tested to work on Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" 14.3.1.0
Thanks goes to: fi01 for finding the bug, Jcase for making the exploit, slayer615 for making the batch bundle.
NOTICE:
If the Hdx is updated past this point Amazon may patch the bug and so you loose root.
To block Amazon auto-updates:
Download and install Android Firewall (root required first)
Once installed white list all the apps you want wifi to use or just all of them, open the set custom script option.
Enter:
Code:
iptables -A "droidwall" -s 72.21.194.208 -j "droidwall-reject"
iptables -A "droidwall" -s 176.32.195.233 -j "droidwall-reject"
iptables -A "droidwall" -s 72.21.195.233 -j "droidwall-reject"
Hit ok and that should block Amazon from pushing updates to your Kindle HDX
THIS IS 100% WORKING ON VERSION 14.3.1.0
Please leave a response how it worked!
-NOTICE- If your browser flags the root14.zip file it is because of the packed adb.exe file.
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Hi guys, i followed the steps and here's what i get when I run runme.bat. Can someone tell me what i did wrong? thanks.
======================================================================
======================================================================
Welcome to Kindle Root Utility (Faznx92 version)
Special Thanks to:
jcase
fi01
======================================================================
======================================================================
WARNING THIS WORKS ONLY WITH KINDLE HDX 8.9" version 14.3.1.0
======================================================================
======================================================================
Please connect Device with enabled USB-Debugging to your Computer!
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Device connected. Pushing files...
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Changing permissions...
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Executing Exploit (could take some minutes, be patient!)
Hit ENTER to continue
Press any key to continue . . .

[HDX 8.9] Root, google apps and wallpaper fix

Hi,
I wrote a little script with some nice utilities to customize the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9.
Options available :
Superuser
Remove signature check
Install Google Apps
Fix wallpaper
It runs under Linux, and you need to have java, jar, sed, wget, adb and aapt set up on your computer.
To use it, plug your device and enable adb.
Extract the archive and run hdx.sh in a terminal.
Everything is not perfect, but it seems to work pretty good for me
Thanks to everybody who worked on the tools I use in this script.

Is play store working for downloading
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda app-developers app

Tanks to cpasjuste tips it is

I know u mentioned Linux us it possible to run this from windows
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda app-developers app

I have the same question... can we run this script under windows somehow. I already have root, gmail and music working... play store can't connect though... I also used adb to do the wallpaper fix and it says it is applied but nothing seems to have happened. Still no wallpapers anyway. btw, I also have superuser and busybox installed too.

Same question here. Also, can the wallpaper fix be used stand alone and will we be able to have wallpapers on stock launcher? I am on 7“
Sent from beneath my invisibility cloak

Judging by the content of the .sh file, i believe a .bat file can be written to run on windows... however, it would be prudent to do it in a safestrap rom slot, you know, just in case something goes wrong...
Thanks for sharing @Ptiwee !
Ill try manual execution of some of the steps in your guide (most especially on the ones related to DownloadProvider) and see how it goes !
Cheers!

If you want just the wallpaper fix I thought I'd mention my fix still works on the hdx that I designed for the HD, though you may have to install busybox on your kindle first.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

It should be possible to use it on Windows, though you have to find the equivalent for all programs used inside (especially for sed ...)
I don't have time to care about it before Christmas ...

stunts513 said:
If you want just the wallpaper fix I thought I'd mention my fix still works on the hdx that I designed for the HD, though you may have to install busybox on your kindle first.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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Do i have to be rooted?
Sent from beneath my invisibility cloak

Will this allow Amazon Appstore to work?
It doesn't look like it as you've used the same cm10 apks, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask before I go through the trouble of trying it out...
Sent from my KFTHWI using Tapatalk 4

Hanzo.Hasashi said:
Do i have to be rooted?
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You'll need to root before applying the wallpaper fix
Sent from my KFTHWI using Tapatalk 4

I have tried this and after applying the Google Apps 3rd option it rebooted and now its stuck with the kindle fire logo and not coming up anymore
The device answers to adb commands (lists up with adb devices) and reboots with "adb reboot fastboot" and/or "adb reboot recovery"
Although resetting with the recovery to factory defaults doesnt help...
Anyone know whats happening? (I cant afford to send it back to US as I live in Colombia)

Sorry for the double post
Root works, but when trying the signature check (I just went past 1-2-3-4 and 5 without checking for errors I was just too sleepy)
It gives me this:
Waiting for device ...
Pulling files ...
8403 KB/s (3479504 bytes in 0.404s)
335 KB/s (27576 bytes in 0.080s)
5837 KB/s (1083168 bytes in 0.181s)
6180 KB/s (1505152 bytes in 0.237s)
9411 KB/s (10893168 bytes in 1.130s)
6375 KB/s (1398376 bytes in 0.214s)
1422 KB/s (130136 bytes in 0.089s)
4940 KB/s (765056 bytes in 0.151s)
7 KB/s (313 bytes in 0.040s)
1 KB/s (72 bytes in 0.040s)
Deodexing ...
Exception in thread "main" org.jf.util.ExceptionWithContext: services.odex is not an apk, dex file or odex file.
at org.jf.dexlib2.DexFileFactory.loadDexFile(DexFileFactory.java:111)
at org.jf.dexlib2.DexFileFactory.loadDexFile(DexFileFactory.java:54)
at org.jf.baksmali.main.main(main.java:247)
Editing /com/android/server/pm/PackageManagerService.smali ...
./hdx.sh: line 40: smali/com/android/server/pm/PackageManagerService.smali.new: No such file or directory
mv: cannot stat ‘smali/com/android/server/pm/PackageManagerService.smali.new’: No such file or directory
Recompiling ...
UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL EXCEPTION:
java.lang.RuntimeException: Cannot find file or directory "smali"
at org.jf.smali.main.main(main.java:174)
./hdx.sh: line 44: jar: command not found
rm: cannot remove ‘smali’: No such file or directory
rm: cannot remove ‘classes.dex’: No such file or directory
Reodexing on device...
7 KB/s (313 bytes in 0.040s)
push: scripts/remove_signature_check/dexopt-wrapper -> /data/local/tmp/dexopt-wrapper
push: scripts/remove_signature_check/odexsign.sh -> /data/local/tmp/odexsign.sh
2 files pushed. 0 files skipped.
70 KB/s (5822 bytes in 0.081s)
Signing and replacing services.odex ...
--- BEGIN 'services.jar' (bootstrap=0) ---
--- waiting for verify+opt, pid=6931
--- would reduce privs here
--- END 'services.jar' --- status=0xff00, process failed
20+0 records in
20+0 records out
20 bytes transferred in 0.001 secs (20000 bytes/sec)
Cleaning ...
Done, push any key to continue ...
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Any ideas why services.odex is not what its looking for? (Maybe someone could upload it?)

Guys, if ANY PART OF THIS FAILS & YOUR DEVICE REBOOTS, IT WILL BRICK THE HDX.
Several people are having issues (maybe running this in a terminal on device or via mnty) that leads to the endless bootloop. This can also occur if there are files left in Dalvik cache from the old download manager & UI.
Use caution & common sense when trying to modify your device. My brother works for Amazon & has told me that they are supposed to start cracking down on device returns this week. If you mess your device up because you don't really know what you are doing (much of this is early developmental stage) there is an increasing chance that you will be stuck with a non-functioning device &/or out several hundred dollars.

Poesini said:
Sorry for the double post
Root works, but when trying the signature check (I just went past 1-2-3-4 and 5 without checking for errors I was just too sleepy)
It gives me this:
Any ideas why services.odex is not what its looking for? (Maybe someone could upload it?)
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If you are still stuck in bootloop, I can help you. Based on your post, I bricked on purpose & was able to recover. Hit me up, or check out my thread in the HDX General forum section.

GSLEON3 said:
If you are still stuck in bootloop, I can help you. Based on your post, I bricked on purpose & was able to recover. Hit me up, or check out my thread in the HDX General forum section.
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WOW
FKN WOW
You saved my life man you just saved my life... Followed your guide and now I have my device back again YAY
Thanks a lot man

Jocky & I probably saves 100's of Kaisers back in the WM days. Been a while since I've had time to really get into Android firmware, but I can still piddle with the best of the average, lol...
Glad you are fixed .
Now you can mod the build.prop & start anew if so desired. What I did. Once you've used the exploit, SU is almost garunteed to stay, at least until Amz patches it in an update.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

Ptiwee said:
Hi,
I wrote a little script with some nice utilities to customize the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9.
Options available :
Superuser
Remove signature check
Install Google Apps
Fix wallpaper
It runs under Linux, and you need to have java, jar, sed, wget, adb and aapt set up on your computer.
To use it, plug your device and enable adb.
Extract the archive and run hdx.sh in a terminal.
Everything is not perfect, but it seems to work pretty good for me
Thanks to everybody who worked on the tools I use in this script.
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Hi,
I tried to install the Google Apps with the scripts, and now every time I boot up it shows "Kindle is upgrading ...."
After a while it still boot up successfully. But it is taking longer time.
Also, the Google Play store only works for me once after I first reboot. Afterward, it app closes itself right after I click on it.
Reboot does not help.
Did I do anything wrong here? Any idea how I can fix it?
Thanks.

I'm back from Christmas celebrations, sorry ...
As GSLEON3 stated, it is important to use those scripts safely. I put them here for crazy people who know what they are doing
The Kindle update is a known bug, it doesn't disturb me a lot but maybe I'll try to find a solution
For the Google Play store not working, did you disabled the signature check ?