This is a notice for 2 things the impending update and the emulator.
I'm unsure if anybody has taken notice but Amazon's Source Code Notice page has an emulator (1314_3.0.1_Emulator_1_32_src.tar.gz) for the Hdx along with each version revision. Hope this is of some use to someone. This takes me to my main point.
The kindle update page does not have the 13/14.3.2.0 update listed yet (for Thor and Apollo). But on their Open Source Notice page it has kindle_src_1314.3.2.0_user_320091620.tar.bz2 listed. It's seems Amazon lets dev's on the update before it is released.
Amazon may have patched the root in the update (just a guess don't quote me). We need to look into this.
Hope this notice thread was useful. Please leave a response.
-UPDATE-
Kindle Fire HDX version 1314.3.2.1 update was just released (13=Thor, 14=Apollo). It now appears this update breaks root permissions.
Here is my current config but please be careful. It seemed to block the update.
I'm running from a safestrap rom slot
My stock rom has wifi disabled and android firewall blocking everything
From stock I renamed otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.old in /etc/security/ <--- No effect
From stock I also renamed com.amazon.dcp.apk to com.amazon.dcp.apk.old in /system/app/ <--- ......I think this is it + it needs something extra
My rom slot has thor-gapps-rom-2.zip installed on it and android firewall is not running on it
Until we're sure what this update breaks and does, stay watchful and power off at night.
DO NOT LET THIS UPDATE INSTALL IF YOU WANT ROOT ACCESS!
How could we prevent the automatic update?
lionking2k said:
How could we prevent the automatic update?
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Renaming otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.old in /etc/security/ might do it but was never tested. Blocking ip's with iptables or block specific app from gaining a connection. Keeping the HDX off or wifi off. Running from a rom slot may also work for blocking the stock from updating.
Faznx92 said:
Renaming ocerts.zip to ocerts.zip.old in /etc/security/ might do it but was never tested. Blocking ip's with iptables or block specific app from gaining a connection. Keeping the HDX off or wifi off. Running from a rom slot may also work for blocking the stock from updating.
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You will usually see updates there about 3 to 5 days before they push or are posted to the firmware download page in my experience.
Thank you both Faznx92 and GSLEON3 for the useful tips.
So if this update comes it won't be automatically installed will it? Will I have the option to Deny the update?
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holeshot77 said:
So if this update comes it won't be automatically installed will it? Will I have the option to Deny the update?
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If you're lucky enough, you could cancel the update right before your machine finishes the downloading and starts the automatic update by itself. :laugh:
holeshot77 said:
So if this update comes it won't be automatically installed will it? Will I have the option to Deny the update?
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Amazon auto updates. You can't stop it if you want to use wifi for some time. You may see it download but it may just happen. My hdx updated to the current version overnight on standby (back in November). I turn it off at night even though I'm on a safestrap rom slot. I think a lot a people may lose root. I hope the old gapps rom zip I'm using now conflicts with the update software. I also renamed the otacerts file and run Iptables to block some app connections.
I did the Android firewall block so hopefully that'll take care of that. No updates since I did that so can't say it works but I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Is there an app responcible for updating the system?
Yeah, I'm using droidwall. I hope it works too. This site gave some useful info.
here
Airplane mode for the next few days.
My attempts to prevent and update currently include the following:
* Moving of the otacerts as noted on this thread.
* Installed Android Firewall in white list mode and only allowing access to apps as needed so everything I need works.
* From the firewall logs you can see that going into device settings and checking for and update blocks some amazon apps. I have, based on the logs renamed /system/apps/com.amazon.dcp.apk to com.amazon.dcp.apkBak. This has made all subsequent attempts at going into device settings and having it check for an update fail.
I am hopeful all of the above should stop updates. Please note the renaming of a system apk was done in a rom slot after installing safestrap. I would not recommend messing with system apps otherwise. Also there are two other com.amazon.dcp.apk packages. Messing with them will cause some other things to break in settings and will also break the stock launcher(which I use to launch the stock Kindle app which crashes under Apex launcher).
My xposed mod should also prevent ota updates if your rooted.
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Cpasjuste said:
My xposed mod should also prevent ota updates if your rooted.
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I´m giving Cpasjuste a try
A couple of hours ago i was thinking about to push my perfect working slot rom to stock rom, to use the whole capacity of 64 Gb,
but now I´m not shure to do this.
I´ll wait for the update now.
At this point I also want to give a big Thanks to Cpasjuste for his work:good:
cardeto said:
I´m giving Cpasjuste a try
A couple of hours ago i was thinking about to push my perfect working slot rom to stock rom, to use the whole capacity of 64 Gb,
but now I´m not shure to do this.
I´ll wait for the update now.
At this point I also want to give a big Thanks to Cpasjuste for his work:good:
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Unless I'm mistaken & I'm 99% certain I'm not, you have access to all 64Gb of storage. It is a loopback partition with the same shared storage pool, unless you have a gazillion apps, it should be fine. The biggest app files are usually .obb's which reside in /sdcard/android, which again, is in the shared storage. You don't really lose anything, you just only have 4Gb for the secondary (loopback) /system & /data partitions.
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Cpasjuste said:
My xposed mod should also prevent ota updates if your rooted.
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Can u shre link for same
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GSLEON3 said:
Unless I'm mistaken & I'm 99% certain I'm not, you have access to all 64Gb of storage. It is a loopback partition with the same shared storage pool, unless you have a gazillion apps, it should be fine. The biggest app files are usually .obb's which reside in /sdcard/android, which again, is in the shared storage. You don't really lose anything, you just only have 4Gb for the secondary (loopback) /system & /data partitions.
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Argh, you are right, thanks for explain
Are you sure?
I am using droidwall with download manager blocked to prevent updates. Whenever I want to download anything I allow it manually.
Should permit all and remove the firewall?
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Patrick4 said:
Is there an app responcible for updating the system?
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For sure download manager is required for all downloads.
I do not know anything specific.
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Any more additional info? It seems this may be a big update for the hdx (guessing upon the time it's taking them to release it). Did anyone try the emulator or peek a look at the source?
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All,
The Nexus 4 does not have Google ears installed however in /system/app, googleears.apk is shown, but will not install.
Is there a solution to installing this app? I've pulled it and tried to install via adb but it fails..
Dan
Its a widget.
albundy2010 said:
Its a widget.
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Yes i'm aware of that.. I'm saying that it isn't installed, and will not install... I'm asking why.
it is installed.. it's a widget. attempting to install a system app from a file explorer in your system folder will fail as it is already installed.
kypeth said:
it is installed.. it's a widget. attempting to install a system app from a file explorer in your system folder will fail as it is already installed.
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It is not installed.. If it was, then installing via adb would tell me it's installed.
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Perhaps it's frozen and not available in your location. If you're rooted you can unfreeze it using Package Enabler in play store
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It would be this.
It's frozen for UK phones. Unfreeze with Titanium Backup then feel free to add the widget
Strange that they don't enable this widget now that Google Music is available in the UK. I don't fancy wiping my phone just to root so I can unfreeze this. For now I'm using the free Sony TrackID app which has always worked well on previous phones.
Don't have my n4 yet but is it avail in the UK. I know I could get it to work but it was not stock on the gnex gsm.
Looks like I took too long writing my comment its already been answered lol
Just the same as the gnex then oh well unfreeze it.
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I too am in the same position as OP. It's in /system/app but doesn't come up as a widget option and isn't considered installed according to android.
What's weird is that it worked on my Galaxy Nexus months ago without any modifications.
Code:
su
pm enable com.google.android.ears
It's good to use 'til next reboot.
Rusty! said:
Code:
su
pm enable com.google.android.ears
It's good to use 'til next reboot.
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Ya I have that same problem too It works just like what you said next reboot kills it
cant defros
Hi!
i have a problem. i cant defrost google ears on my nexus 4 with titanium backup pro. google ears is crossed out!? its not possible to push the frost/defrost/uninstall button. Phone is rooted. i live in austria and bought the n4 in germany (maybe its important)
i made 2 screenshots.
Thanks for help!
Use the command I posted early from a terminal instead.
It's weird, I am in Australia, I have a Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 and I don't have the widget on either. I got the Nexus 7 on second shipment from JB HiFi and than I suggested it to a friend, who got it 3 months after, from Officeworks and he has the app
PS he doesn't even know what rooting is.
Rusty! said:
Code:
su
pm enable com.google.android.ears
It's good to use 'til next reboot.
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Tried putting this in an init.d script but it was still frozen. Must be a race condition, i.e. init.d script running before some other process freezes it
I've found a work around.
After doing the enable command, you will be able to update Ears from the Play Store and then it will persist.
You won't be able to search for it, so use this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.ears
Rusty! said:
I've found a work around.
After doing the enable command, you will be able to update Ears from the Play Store and then it will persist.
You won't be able to search for it, so use this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.ears
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Nope. I enabled it and Google Play tells me the app isn't available in my country with no options to update it.
No additional info yet
Exisiting method of root doesn't work.
No visible changes.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.1_user_321093620.bin hdx 7
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.1_user_321093620.bin hdx 8.9
Still 4.2.2 according to build.prop, in spite of (unreliable) reports of a bump to 4.3 base
HDXPosed did NOT protect against the update on my device.
I am unrooted.
Root Broken
Same here, rooting process does not work as laid out on this update. Hopefully things will come together soon.
Oh no... I haven't even checked mine...
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I'm currently using Cpasjuste's Xposed stuff in Rom-slot #1 and when I've checked the Settings -> Device -> System Updates, I've still got "Your software is up-to-date" and my version is still in 14.3.1.0_user_310079820
So for me Xposed app still do a good job from the automatic update!
And I did do this too according to Faznx92 "Renaming otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.old in /etc/security/ might do it but was never tested."
I'll try to update hdxposed as soon as possible I must have missed something.
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Cpasjuste said:
I'll try to update hdxposed as soon as possible I must have missed something.
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I guess I broke updates. I'm not running your program but this is my current HDX Thor setup.
I'm running from a safestrap rom slot
My stock rom has wifi disabled and android firewall blocking everything
From stock I renamed otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.old in /etc/security/
From stock I also renamed com.amazon.dcp.apk to com.amazon.dcp.apk.old in /system/app/
My rom slot has thor-gapps-rom-2.zip installed on it and android firewall is not running on it
Cpasjuste how does your app block updates? Does it change filenames or what?
Does the update remove Safestrap as well. Mine is off and I will keep it off till we have more info.
Android Cowboy said:
Does the update remove Safestrap as well. Mine is off and I will keep it off till we have more info.
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It screws everything. Yes safestrap breaks. The HDXPosed app Cpasjuste made doesn't block it. I think I blocked it from updates (read my above post). I think if it updates in a rom slot it updates the stock rom also but I'm not sure. Time for damage control.
As far as I can tell the rename of com.amazon.dcp.apk works. I did that along with Android firewall white list and the otacerts remove . Prior to the dcp apk rename I could go to device settings and do an update check. Renaming the apk stopped that immediately(it will report "Last Update Failed" if you check for an update) so I imagine that app is at least partly responsible for the update.
If this update changes the kindle to android 4.3 safe root should work theoretically.
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Weirdly enough, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Software Updates webpage still listed the most up-to-date version as
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.1.0_user_310079820.bin
lionking2k said:
Weirdly enough, the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Software Updates webpage still listed the most up-to-date version as
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.1.0_user_310079820.bin
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They are always late in updating that page. I think they wait to make sure the update has no issues before posting it.
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I've not even been offered an update yet, just keeps saying I'm up to date.
Maybe cos I'm in the UK, dunno.
I'm completely stock, no root, nothing. Which is surprising for me lol
Me neither.Any benefits of this update?
~Kindlefired~
Hi, could somebody explain how install this with safestrap installed?
Thanks
lionking2k said:
I'm currently using Cpasjuste's Xposed stuff in Rom-slot #1 and when I've checked the Settings -> Device -> System Updates, I've still got "Your software is up-to-date" and my version is still in 14.3.1.0_user_310079820
So for me Xposed app still do a good job from the automatic update!
And I did do this too according to Faznx92 "Renaming otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.old in /etc/security/ might do it but was never tested."
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Same here and did nothing with oat.certs. Meaning Xposed has worked fine.
I have safestrap installed but working from stock room.
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What if we modify the build.prop file and put higher versions and date later than any of the new updates will come ? It will see there are no New updates ??
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damianlph said:
What if we modify the build.prop file and put higher versions and date later than any of the new updates will come ? It will see there are no New updates ??
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It may still download the update, but the update will not install, instead it shows that the update is older than the installed version.
Just FYI, from what I can tell so far, if you rooted & installed the HDXposed framework on BOTH the stock & working rom slots, the update will not work. I have tested this on at least half a dozen devices.
If you decide to mess with the build.prop, make sure your changes are consistent like they are for the instructions to reflash the current version, i.e. if you were staring anew with the existing firmware version. There are instructions on this in at least three places.
Dear guys
I don't know if you know,but I just got caught off guard with the new update.It said it will install when the kindle is IDLE so I panicked. I did a factory reset and it got rid of the download, and still 13.3.2.2_user_322095220.
Please switch the net off kindles, but if you already have it downloaded do a reset! Of course it is a minor update, so I presume it wouldn't do much, and the exploit hopefully would work.
Remember: factory reset!
Doesn't matter. 99% of hdx users have gotten the forced update that blocks root anyway and AFAIK there is no new method.
I'm not factory resetting a device I can't root and have a custom recovery on anyway.
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Yeah I'm not going to kill the internet indefinitely on a device I paid for to use on the internet. I get what you all are saying but if I do that it's a 200 dollar paperweight that may never see root anyway
I got the update. Amazon managed to get it when I was on airplane mode and forgot my network. Amazon are like the Watchdog guy.
ferrouskid said:
I got the update. Amazon managed to get it when I was on airplane mode and forgot my network. Amazon are like the Watchdog guy.
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How?! I thought forgetting the network would prevent the kindle from connection to the saved network? Second of all during airplane mode?! That's crazy
I got IMDB update when i was sleeping, through the net blocker working .fake blocking and crazy amazon .the good news is my system is still 13.3.2.2.
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picomoon said:
I got IMDB update when i was sleeping, through the net blocker working .fake blocking and crazy amazon .the good news is my system is still 13.3.2.2.
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system
Updated.... wtf
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The latest update 13.3.2.3.2 can be downloaded from:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.3.2_user_323001720.bin
if anyone wish to dissect it for changes, revisions, and potentials...
FYI.
oOBubbleBoyOo said:
How?! I thought forgetting the network would prevent the kindle from connection to the saved network? Second of all during airplane mode?! That's crazy
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Well when I last looked, and that was after I disabled all my network stuff, it said that the download was paused. Doesn't mean that was true.
murso74 said:
Yeah I'm not going to kill the internet indefinitely on a device I paid for to use on the internet. I get what you all are saying but if I do that it's a 200 dollar paperweight that may never see root anyway
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If you are still on version 14.3.1.0 and are rooted, then all you need to do is rename 2 files which has prevented me from updating and I'm able to use wifi all day long. If not rooted, go ahead and root offline, and then rename the 2 files.
rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.old in /etc/security/
and rename com.amazon.dcp.apk to com.amazon.dcp.apk.old in /system/app/
I've done this on my 8.9, and still have root and am able to use wifi with no issues and have not been updated. I use my kindle daily on wifi. I tell my kindle to update and it says last update failed.
I've also installed Xposed and am using Google play store.
I'm looking forward to the newer updated software versions being rooted, so that we can go ahead and get the bootloader unlocked.
URL for the 8.9" firmware update
tl3 said:
The latest update 13.3.2.3.2 can be downloaded from:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.3.2_user_323001720.bin
if anyone wish to dissect it for changes, revisions, and potentials...
FYI.
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The firmware update for the 8.9" can also be successfully downloaded from here:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.3.2_user_323001720.bin
Mark J Culross (KD5RXT)
[email protected]
Can someone explain me why my kindle updated while it was in airplane mode?
I did a factory reset today and just connected to wlan to download some apps. I checked the settings and didn't see any updates downloading. Said my device already has the newest update while it was on 13.3.2.2. I then deactivated wlan and set my device to airplane mode. Now while my kindle was still on airplane mode, I got the message that it successfully updated to 13.3.2.3.2. What the duck is wrong with Amazon. Amazon became Hitler's stasi 2.0.
Tuerkay said:
Can someone explain me why my kindle updated while it was in airplane mode?
I did a factory reset today and just connected to wlan to download some apps. I checked the settings and didn't see any updates downloading. Said my device already has the newest update while it was on 13.3.2.2. I then deactivated wlan and set my device to airplane mode. Now while my kindle was still on airplane mode, I got the message that it successfully updated to 13.3.2.3.2. What the duck is wrong with Amazon. Amazon became Hitler's stasi 2.0.
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Well basically I think the way it works is that the kindle already downloaded the update, and the updated when idle. However this is a minor update- nothing to worry about. Just block the download sources on your router and forget about it!!!
Where does the update download to? Can it be deleted before it is installed?
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stored
gbgadgets said:
Where does the update download to? Can it be deleted before it is installed?
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I believe /cache
Does this new update patch any chances of rooting?
umm
oOBubbleBoyOo said:
Does this new update patch any chances of rooting?
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Well considering they haven't released the root yet if it exists.... For the last one. The only people that would know are ones who have been able to test it.. It would be kind of hard for the masses to know the definite answer to that... But allegedly yes the new update will patch that allegedly possible root exploit. That allegedly exist.... That currently I'm sure hundred of tablets are sitting on airplane mode in a desk drawer awaiting for.... So Innoway those who wish to have access roots are paying a price to gain.. Because it is obvious to me the gods are not willing to release yet.
sa·yo·na·ra
hey
mjculross said:
The firmware update for the 8.9" can also be successfully downloaded from here:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.3.2_user_323001720.bin
Mark J Culross (KD5RXT)
[email protected]
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By the way people do do not download either of these on to your Kindle. Your tablet will find them and will apply them anywhere you put them.. So in other words if you have the OTA blocked successfully. And you download one of these onto your tablet it WILL find and attempt update. Which as far as I know is exclusive to this tablet..
HDX - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.6_user_326001820.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.6_user_326001820.bin
Root possibility - yes, Towelroot.
ONYXis said:
HDX - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.6_user_326001820.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.6_user_326001820.bin
Root possibility - unknown.You can try and tell us)
But boot.img is totally similar to x.3.2.5 and changed files are apps, frameworks and trapz_scripts only. So towelroot must work.
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2.5 won't let us downgrade currently. I wonder if 3.2.6 will. I really doubt it.
I am 95% positive towelroot will not work, unless Amazon got REALLY stupid (and I don't even have the HDX).
r3pwn said:
I am 95% positive towelroot will not work, unless Amazon got REALLY stupid (and I don't even have the HDX).
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Towelroot still works on latest update but can't rollback.
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ptrsnshane said:
Towelroot still works on latest update but can't rollback.
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I am actually getting closer. I think there is something different in the permissions or something of build.prop. I finally have mine showing the older version. About to try a rollback and see if it works. This is from 3.2.5.
r3pwn said:
I am 95% positive towelroot will not work, unless Amazon got REALLY stupid (and I don't even have the HDX).
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I compared both fw's:
ONYXis said:
But boot.img is totally similar to x.3.2.5 and changed files are apps, frameworks and trapz_scripts only. So towelroot must work.
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And I think that this is not enough to prevent root possibility.
ONYXis said:
I compared both fw's:
And I think that this is not enough to prevent root possibility.
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I don't know what you mean by "totally similar", but one small change in the boot image is all that is required to patch towelroot. Take every update with a grain of salt...
Ok. I'm new to bin files. How would one go about flashing a bin file?
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No Change to Kernel or Recovery
r3pwn said:
I don't know what you mean by "totally similar", but one small change in the boot image is all that is required to patch towelroot. Take every update with a grain of salt...
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No change to kernel or recovery between 3.2.5 and 3.2.6--binary-compared those files within the BIN archive, and they're bit-for-bit identical.
There were noticeable changes to both kernel and recovery between 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 which probably accounts for 3.2.5---and 3.2.6--unable to roll back.
I can confirm that towelroot works.
So how would I flash a bin file?
I guess no one knows then?
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If you are speaking about the update bin file you simply copy it to your sdcard and go to settings/device/system update and check now.
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The Kindle doesn't have an sdcard. Do you mean the emulate/0 folder?
exactly
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201390340
btw kindle has partition named sdcard
Can we use safetrap for this version?
I didn't try
but pretty sure that safestrap would work
iattilagy said:
I can confirm that towelroot works.
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Just another confirmation that towelroot does support/works to root the latest update ie., 13.3.2.6 :good:
I have not installed SU yet or attempted to block any future updates. I have read that renaming the proper odex file can stop future updates--any info on this method or other ways to accomplish would be appreciated. I would like to prevent losing root when another update comes along.
Thanks all.
kico42 said:
Just another confirmation that towelroot does support/works to root the latest update ie., 13.3.2.6 :good:
I have not installed SU yet or attempted to block any future updates. I have read that renaming the proper odex file can stop future updates--any info on this method or other ways to accomplish would be appreciated. I would like to prevent losing root when another update comes along.
Thanks all.
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Download the HDX toolkit and use the option to block updates.
ONYXis said:
exactly
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201390340
btw kindle has partition named sdcard
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Yeah. Meant no physical external Sd card. Which btw, I have an OTG cable but can't get that to work.
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DO NOT USE THIS METHOD ANYMORE DUE TO BRICKS WITH LATEST DEV PREVIEW. PLEASE FOLLOW ONE OF @DoLooper 'S GUIDES TO GET OS5.0
Warning: I am not responsible for any damage that may occur. Follow this video at your own risk
Just got an email about the Fire OS 5 developer preview. It's available for the fire HD6 and HD7. It runs lollipop.
developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/platforms/android-fireos?sc_channel=EM&sc_campaign=FireOSPreview&sc_detail=GetPreview
It's downloading now on my device. I'll let you know if I figure anything out.
Edit: Amazing update so far. Much closer to stock android! It even has wallpapers enabled by default. It has a few strange grapgical glitches but nothing to worry about. Many of the apps are stock instead of amazonified. For example the browser and even Launcher are stock aosp. Even the recents activity is aosp. I really do like this. If we never get a custom rom, this will be the best choice as an os.
DO NOT USE METHOD DESCRIBED IN THIS VIDEO ANYMORE DUE TO BRICKS ON LATEST DEV PREVIEW. INSTEAD, DOWNLOAD update-kindle-devpreview_ariel-20.5.2.2_user_522041550.bin FROM forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/lolipop-ota-capture-t3141810 AND PLACE IT ON THE ROOT OF YOUR SD CARD. THEN GO TO SETTINGS>DEVICE>SYSTEM UPDATES AND PRESS UPDATE etc.
Downgrade Instructions:
1. Download firmware from http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201596860
2. reboot device into recovery via "adb reboot recovery" or by holding power, volume up, volume down all at the same time on boot
3.use volume and power keys to select "apply update from adb"
4.sideload the firmware with "adb sideload update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin"
5.wipe data/factory reset
6.reboot
Did you install this via TWRP and kept root, or just the regular Amazon update?
How is the speed? Slower than 4.5.x, or about the same?
bibikalka said:
Did you install this via TWRP and kept root, or just the regular Amazon update?
How is the speed? Slower than 4.5.x, or about the same?
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regular amazon update. Seems about the same speed
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powerpoint45 said:
regular amazon update. Seems about the same speed
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So you just gave up on the whole root business ? Back to the Amazon empire for good ?
Amazon probably could not keep up with the changes required for Lollipop 5, and so they are switching to stock versions of stuff. Which is good news for us, those who manage to keep root going forward ! I see the light at the end of the tunnel!
powerpoint45 said:
Edit: Amazing update so far. Much closer to stock android! It even has wallpapers enabled by default. It has a few strange grapgical glitches but nothing to worry about. Many of the apps are stock instead of amazonified. For example the browser and even Launcher are stock aosp. Even the recents activity is aosp. I really do like this. If we never get a custom rom, this will be the best choice as an os
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Sounds incredible! I don't know about developer previews, so just to clarify: Amazon has killed the carousel and is (finally) providing aosp-like launcher that allows wallpaper?!
Are you testing Kingroot yet? lol!
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Some pics
bibikalka said:
So you just gave up on the whole root business ? Back to the Amazon empire for good ?
Amazon probably could not keep up with the changes required for Lollipop 5, and so they are switching to stock versions of stuff. Which is good news for us, those who manage to keep root going forward ! [emoji14] I see the light at the end of the tunnel!
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ya pretty much at least as of now unfortunately. I made the mistake of updating to the 4.x version and lost root so I'm stuck for now
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DoLooper said:
Sounds incredible! I don't know about developer previews, so just to clarify: Amazon has killed the carousel and is (finally) providing aosp-like launcher that allows wallpaper?!
Are you testing Kingroot yet? lol!
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Well at least in the preview. Also I need to check if the amazon Launcher is still disabled. Some reason pm unblock was not working for me earlier. That may have been changed to prevent that stuff.. No KingRoot does not work
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I put up a video if anyone is interested btw
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Kingroot
I tested, and Kingroot unfortunately does not work (which was to be expected).
would it be possible to remove the recovery and bootloader it comes with an flash it to a device with twrp and an unlocked bootloader?
siegesoldier said:
would it be possible to remove the recovery and bootloader it comes with an flash it to a device with twrp and an unlocked bootloader?
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it is only plausible if we can either root this version so we can grab the partition we want, find the direct download to the bin update file, or somehow grab the update file once it's downloaded via otaverify
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All of the Amazon apps crash for me and an error message saying there was an internal error for third party apps is popping up for me. Is anyone else getting the same problem?
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All of the Amazon apps crash for me and an error message saying there was an internal error for third party apps is popping up for me. Is anyone else getting the same problem?
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I'd sugest doing a factory reset
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considering doing that anyway - the screen is extremely twitchy and seems to react if you simply look at it wrong lol.
but I really like this, and probably won't even try to -> 4.5.3 -> root. agree with the comments about lollipop possibly being different enough they may never try to re-spamazon-ify this OS as hard as they have in the past. (but I'll still keep updates blocked if possible lol)
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oh and good call on speeding up by hitting system update. although surprisingly my did it on its own within minutes of applying for 5.0 on spamazon.
(which is doubly-hilarious, because I had gone through their phone support in an effort to downgrade mine to 4.5.3, and after tens of minutes of trying to convince them that YES IT IS POSSIBLE, they agreed and said it would take up to 24 hours. naturally it never happened, and subsequent calls to try to make it happen were even more painful lol. trying to explain the whole thing again over and over, surprising since obvs they had records/logs of the initial request...)
tarvoke said:
considering doing that anyway - the screen is extremely twitchy and seems to react if you simply look at it wrong lol.
but I really like this, and probably won't even try to -> 4.5.3 -> root. agree with the comments about lollipop possibly being different enough they may never try to re-spamazon-ify this OS as hard as they have in the past. (but I'll still keep updates blocked if possible lol)
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oh and good call on speeding up by hitting system update. although surprisingly my did it on its own within minutes of applying for 5.0 on spamazon.
(which is doubly-hilarious, because I had gone through their phone support in an effort to downgrade mine to 4.5.3, and after tens of minutes of trying to convince them that YES IT IS POSSIBLE, they agreed and said it would take up to 24 hours. naturally it never happened, and subsequent calls to try to make it happen were even more painful lol. trying to explain the whole thing again over and over, surprising since obvs they had records/logs of the initial request...)
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You might wamt to do a factory reset as well. Seems to have fixed some of my issues i've had before in 5.0. Good thing you can downgrade without calling now
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had definitely been considering the reset - thing was getting abominably super-hot and the screen was absolutely not behaving. but next day, it seems to have changed its mind lol. possibly just b/c it cooled down.
I wonder also if some of the weird behavior was due to some spamazon packages still remaining pm-blocked, even after the OS update? obvs a factory reset would clear this, although I could also just use the debloater tool to check. (well, whenever I get a chance to run windows)
also also, can you report any experience with the stock kindle-reader app in this version? (up until now, I have been using the hackified version that I believe you can be thanked for repackaging)
and getting some consistent failures on spamazon-appstore apps, but not all of them. instant video and mp3/music are fine, but xbox-smartglass and spamazon-echo always fail. probably also just indicates need to reset the whole thing...
ryanyz10 said:
I tested, and Kingroot unfortunately does not work (which was to be expected).
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if kingroot didnt work on 4.5.4 why would it work on 5.0 at all. its not like they released 5.0 with the same vulnerable kernel as 4.5.3 and below
off topic, whoops.
ryanyz10 said:
LOL it's worth a shot. You get nowhere if you don't try. Why are you so mad about it??? It didn't affect you in any way, and you didn't have to reply either.
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nobody said i was mad about it, that was just your own assumption, and you didnt have to reply either LOL