I read a post that stated that the Ouya units from kickstarter were already rooted, but the ones from retail stores will not be?
I ordered mine in late March, on kickstarter, but after the initial period and it was already funded. I received mine on July 3rd, with a note in the box, that stated "Thanks for Believing" (or something like that).
Is my Ouya rooted?, is there a way to check if it's rooted? Has anyone heard of them shipping units already rooted? Did anyone get a kickstarter one that was rooted?
Also, I think that I understand basically what root is and what level of control if gives you, but as far as the Ouya is concerned, I have some questions?
1. What are the benefits of rooting an Ouya - I know you can get Google play store then, what else if useful?
2. If you root and get Google Play Store, do you still have access to Ouya store and the regular menus?
3. What are the negatives of rooting? - Do you lose any features or capabilities, does anything not work as well?
4. Can you get both Google Play Store & Ouya play store without rooting?
Zehrfox said:
I read a post that stated that the Ouya units from kickstarter were already rooted, but the ones from retail stores will not be?
I ordered mine in late March, on kickstarter, but after the initial period and it was already funded. I received mine on July 3rd, with a note in the box, that stated "Thanks for Believing" (or something like that).
Is my Ouya rooted?, is there a way to check if it's rooted? Has anyone heard of them shipping units already rooted? Did anyone get a kickstarter one that was rooted?
Also, I think that I understand basically what root is and what level of control if gives you, but as far as the Ouya is concerned, I have some questions?
1. What are the benefits of rooting an Ouya - I know you can get Google play store then, what else if useful?
2. If you root and get Google Play Store, do you still have access to Ouya store and the regular menus?
3. What are the negatives of rooting? - Do you lose any features or capabilities, does anything not work as well?
4. Can you get both Google Play Store & Ouya play store without rooting?
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Not sure if your Ouya came "rooted" but you will still need to install other apps, such as SuperUser to reap the benefits.
1. You can run various mods, such as Google Play, and give apps more functionality with things like BusyBox & Xposed
2. Yes
3. If done incorrectly, you can brick you system. Ouya updates can also overwrite all these settings
4. I think you can run the Amazon store without rooting, which has some neat apps, such as YouTube or Netflix
no, when i recdived my kickstarter console it was not rooted. the developers edition was rooted.
All the units are rooted. You full access to the rooted directory from the get go. But as mentioned above, you do need to add the other tools to be able to benefit from it such as SuperUser and BusyBox.
What it doesn't have out the box is access to the bootloader.
You know what Kickstarter Ouyas come with?
This:
http://www.ouya.tv/claim-your-code/?code=A9HYCGY6WK <--- looks like the codes in the link
Give a thanks if you took it
There is a rootmyouya apk that installs su and superuser which is an easy way to get started. You will need to run it after every update. Then you can run titanium backup to back up games and data.
AlleN7 said:
You know what Kickstarter Ouyas come with?
This:
http://www.ouya.tv/claim-your-code/?code=A9HYCGY6WK <--- looks like the codes in the link
Give a thanks if you took it
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That is completely off topic. It is also a personal one time use code.
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TadeoNYC said:
There is a rootmyouya apk that installs su and superuser which is an easy way to get started. You will need to run it after every update. Then you can run titanium backup to back up games and data.
That is completely off topic. It is also a personal one time use code.
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I havent used it yet since I sold my Ouya. I didnt want to create a whole new topic just to post a code.
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In this video, I go over the camera, video playback, audio books, and a few other fun items.
Before you ask....
Yes, I loaded apk files on here that you would not normally be able to get from Amazon's Appstore. Most worked with no problems.
Nice review... the best that I have seen so far (inc the Verge etc)
Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference.
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Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference. Have you tried side loading the Play Store APK?[/QUOTE
The Play Store requires files to be manually placed into the /system/app folder and the permissions to be changed. That requires root. All of the other apps were either grabbed from my Nexus 7, or found elsewhere. I downloaded ES File Explorer from the Amazon Appstore, and used it to install the apks.
No PAID apps were harmed in the making of this video.
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reverendkjr said:
Gam3r 4 Life said:
Hey just wanted to say thanks for the review. I was on the fence about this and you sold me with the side loading ability. I loved the original Fire, and was looking forward to this. But after reading a few posts about it being locked, and now knowing if it will be rooted I was no longer sure about it. So side loading makes a huge difference. Have you tried side loading the Play Store APK?[/QUOTE
The Play Store requires files to be manually placed into the /system/app folder and the permissions to be changed. That requires root. All of the other apps were either grabbed from my Nexus 7, or found elsewhere. I downloaded ES File Explorer from the Amazon Appstore, and used it to install the apks.
No PAID apps were harmed in the making of this video.
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Ok, thanks for the reply. Im still sold. Ill most likely be picking one up at Best Buy today. Thanks again.
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Can you side load a paid app you got from the play store and still pass the licence check?
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Thanks for the great review !
The two apps I'm most interested in getting to work on a Kindle Fire HD are Google Maps and Google Now. I know there's no gps but I assume there is some kind of wifi based location ability ? Or just tell Google Maps where I am.
I figure maps shouldn't be too hard, what do you think ? I guess Google Now might require rooting though, is that the case ?
The device itself is pretty sick. But it's still stuck in Amazon's crappy software. It's like putting rims and ground effects on a Pinto; either way, it's still a Pinto.
Thanks for the review - I would like to see how the ComiXology app works but the fact that sideloading works takes a great load off my mind.
I'm definitely going to save up for the 8.9".
semifast said:
Thanks for the great review !
The two apps I'm most interested in getting to work on a Kindle Fire HD are Google Maps and Google Now. I know there's no gps but I assume there is some kind of wifi based location ability ? Or just tell Google Maps where I am.
I figure maps shouldn't be too hard, what do you think ? I guess Google Now might require rooting though, is that the case ?
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None of the Google Apps are going to work until we get root.
Be patient.
Can you tell me if Apex works if you just install the apk?
How did you get the camera launcher? Thanks
Gam3r 4 Life said:
How did you get the camera launcher? Thanks
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I obtained a camera app from the Play Store on another device, then I took the apk and installed it on my KFHD.
I recently purchased a Nook HD and this is the first tablet I have owned. I am not sure what any of this lingo is about rooting and what. I know that two of my sisters have a really good amazon game on their nexus and I would like to have it. There is a version for Nook but its a terribly bastardized version. Is there a way for me to install amazon play store on this thing?
MonkeysUncleByMarriage said:
I recently purchased a Nook HD and this is the first tablet I have owned. I am not sure what any of this lingo is about rooting and what. I know that two of my sisters have a really good amazon game on their nexus and I would like to have it. There is a version for Nook but its a terribly bastardized version. Is there a way for me to install amazon play store on this thing?
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Yes, you need to go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and install the gapps + extras zip. That will allow you to get apps from the Google Play Store and later, if you want, the Amazon Store. No need to root. Read item 1 and 3.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybri
leapinlar said:
Yes, you need to go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread linked in my signature and install the gapps + extras zip. That will allow you to get apps from the Google Play Store and later, if you want, the Amazon Store. No need to root. Read item 1 and 3.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybri
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Thanks Leap, I read over it earlier today. Sounds like a pretty intensive process and I do lack your knowledge of how these work but I plan on trying it soon enough. Thanks so much for your help!
I rooted my NSTG a long time ago - I can't remember which method/img I used. but it is on 1.2.1. This article made me wonder if there might be a *new and improved* rooting method compared to the one I used, perhaps allowing me to use the google play store as I do with my other android devices.
What benefit might I gain from using a newer rooting method? (And/or how can I tell whether I'm using an older method?)
thanks,
-lhuge
lhuge said:
I rooted my NSTG a long time ago - I can't remember which method/img I used. but it is on 1.2.1. This article made me wonder if there might be a *new and improved* rooting method compared to the one I used, perhaps allowing me to use the google play store as I do with my other android devices.
What benefit might I gain from using a newer rooting method? (And/or how can I tell whether I'm using an older method?)
thanks,
-lhuge
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The only reason you'd want to reroot is if you absolutely need the Play store. It doesn't matter what method you use, the one you did before or some new and improved one - rooted is rooted.
thenookieforlife3 said:
The only reason you'd want to reroot is if you absolutely need the Play store. It doesn't matter what method you use, the one you did before or some new and improved one - rooted is rooted.
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Thanks! That's helpful (even if just by confirming that I wasn't crazy in believing that I didn't have Play Store access and that newer root methods give access).
Is there any way to use Play Store without re-rooting my NST? It would be a nice thing to use the Play Store, since I do for all my other android devices, but I guess it's not absolutely necessary.
thanks again
-lhuge
lhuge said:
Thanks! That's helpful (even if just by confirming that I wasn't crazy in believing that I didn't have Play Store access and that newer root methods give access).
Is there any way to use Play Store without re-rooting my NST? It would be a nice thing to use the Play Store, since I do for all my other android devices, but I guess it's not absolutely necessary.
thanks again
-lhuge
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Unfortunately, for you, no.
If you had rooted with NookManager, you could've used an addon called NTGAppsAttack, but since I'm 99% sure this isn't the case, you'll need to totally reroot.
Just for your info, I actually don't have Play on my NSTG - want to know why? Because when you install too many apps on your Nook, it loses its awesome battery life. And if you install Play, installing a lot of apps might be a temptation, and so I chose to go without.
Just my two cents on the matter.
I have Google play Store on my nook, however I find that due to the many limits imposed by running such an older version of Android that I more often than not just upload the apk to my Dropbox and then use the Dropbox app on the NST for downloading and also allowing you to have different versions in the cloud.
OB
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The FireTV Stick can now be preordered at Amazon Germany. Prime members will get it for 19€ instead for the regular price of 39€.
Calibaan said:
The FireTV Stick can now be preordered at Amazon Germany. Prime members will get it for 19€ instead for the regular price of 39€.
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Thanks for the info!
Just ordered, estimated delivery date: 15th of April.
Gonna root that baby.
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Gonna root that baby.
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i'm still searching for a reason to root it :>
i think i'll use agk launcher and see how its going to perform ...
since you cant attach a hdd (or can you) there is not much need in voiding warranty....
do you have any ideas why you want to root it ?
Chris
aHcVolle said:
i'm still searching for a reason to root it :>
i think i'll use agk launcher and see how its going to perform ...
since you cant attach a hdd (or can you) there is not much need in voiding warranty....
do you have any ideas why you want to root it ?
Chris
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Playstation 3/4 Controller
Google Play Store
these two are most important to me...
also ordered one
Would use AdAway if I could root.
stunner2002 said:
Playstation 3/4 Controller
Google Play Store
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i can't remember i did need root to install the play store...
but maybe i cant remember it right ...
Don't think installing PlayStore on an Amazon device is possible without root. As far as I know PlayStore needs to be system app...
Maybe you can flash it through recovery. But either way I don't think any of this is possible without losing your warranty
For me PS Controller would be priority #1!
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taking back everything... the "normal" Fire TV seems to allow to install Google Play Services and Store without problems!
But unfortunately I think its not possible for the controller thing
stunner2002 said:
But unfortunately I think its not possible for the controller thing
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Wait for the next update. I somewhere read that it will support 3rd party bt devices.
But those are just rumors...
I have seen this today by Amazon Fire HD 10 Gen 7 (2017):
https://www.amazon.de/Zertifiziert-...m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_r=VXSATV8TXBW4HXABD5VB
I have a Question for 89 € can i use it as a normal Tablet without Special Offers and can I run the Google Playstore on it?
Is it on Generation 7 able to remove Special offers and install Playstore
I need a cheap Tablet for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Skygo
Also i would like to play some Games like Punch Club should run on it
bluedesire said:
I have seen this today by Amazon Fire HD 10 Gen 7 (2017):
https://www.amazon.de/Zertifiziert-...m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_r=VXSATV8TXBW4HXABD5VB
I have a Question for 89 € can i use it as a normal Tablet without Special Offers and can I run the Google Playstore on it?
Is it on Generation 7 able to remove Special offers and install Playstore
I need a cheap Tablet for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Skygo
Also i would like to play some Games like Punch Club should run on it
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Yes, this tablet is perfect. And you can easy root it with k4y0z method or diplomatic's method.
Thanks and how i can remove the Special Offers?
I'm not sure if this applies to newer models, but on my HD8 2016 if you never register to Amazon you never get special offers. I haven't seen one ad since I've owned it.
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Thanks and how i can remove the Special Offers?
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There are 4 ways To remove the ads, With root, you can uninstall them. A program called automate, and from what I seen through a Amazon customer service chat. Or pay the extra money.
What is the Best Way to remove this and can tell me anyone, i would like to use Prime Video ,Skygo, Netflix with this Tablet also i would like to use the normal Play Store, so whats the Best way for it?
Anyone know can I made a Custom Rom on this Tablet? is it able? Lineage OS
bluedesire said:
What is the Best Way to remove this and can tell me anyone, i would like to use Prime Video ,Skygo, Netflix with this Tablet also i would like to use the normal Play Store, so whats the Best way for it?
Anyone know can I made a Custom Rom on this Tablet? is it able? Lineage OS
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Rooting should be the best solution.
Skygo is not working.
In this forum are you can find several thread how you do this.
No at this time there is no Custom ROM available.
I have found that for first:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MciEZsWtP_k
Can I remove Root and make Skygo working?
The high request is best way to remove the special Offers and Playstore install on it thats what i need
SoftwareSucks said:
I'm not sure if this applies to newer models, but on my HD8 2016 if you never register to Amazon you never get special offers. I haven't seen one ad since I've owned it.
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I have never gotten ads on any amazon tablet I have owned that had special offers. The only tablet I have ever registered with Amazon is my old 8.9. Sometimes it made downloading the OTA easier.
So i shouldn´t register the Tablet and cancel the First Wirless Lan Access right?
I would like to install Playstore and my favorit Game and Netflix,Skygo and something more Apps.
Guys, before i make any changes, can i make a full backup for warranty that i can just go to restore Orignal Amazon FW without root or any changes
My suggestion is to ask amazon to remove them if you have the ad's. You don't need root to install the play store or apps you seem to be interested in. To make a full backup, you need to be rooted. But looking at what you want to do, just fire it up and use it. There is currently nothing preventing you from changing your mind and deciding to root. I don't like automate cause it is an application being used in the background. Many have reported that just contacting or emailing amazon has got their ads removed. Worst case is they charge you 10-15$ and credit is back from what the thread said. Check out the thread under general. If you don't register you wont have access to the amazon stuff (amazon video, amazon app store, and etc.
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My suggestion is to ask amazon to remove them if you have the ad's. You don't need root to install the play store or apps you seem to be interested in. To make a full backup, you need to be rooted. But looking at what you want to do, just fire it up and use it. There is currently nothing preventing you from changing your mind and deciding to root. I don't like automate cause it is an application being used in the background. Many have reported that just contacting or emailing amazon has got their ads removed. Worst case is they charge you 10-15$ and credit is back from what the thread said. Check out the thread under general. If you don't register you wont have access to the amazon stuff (amazon video, amazon app store, and etc.
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In My Case 20€ but they have kindly spend it for me so i have it unlocked and installed Playstore and now activate it.:highfive::good: Best Job =) Its better
Skygo working ,Netflix working, amazon Prime working, Nova Launcher working fine