Hi guys,
My Kindle just arrived and I really want to root it but I'm really confused as to the order and steps required to do so. I'm by no means a rooting newbie, I had a G1 and a Vibrant, but I can't find any consistent/up-to-date information for everything. Would anyone be willing to do a quick step-by-step write up for me? It would be much appreciated!
It depends on the version you have.
- For the latest one, just updated by Amazon as an OTA update, 6.2.1, there is not a permanent root by now. Read "TWRP Installer (Any Firmware Version)" by Vashypooh in Development section for a new exploit by Jcase of TeamAndIRC.
You can just use a "factory cable" (ID pin pulled-up to vcc) to start to fastboot, install from TWRP from there and a pre-rooted 6.2.1 version (or CM7 if you prefer).
Some people say that pre-rooted 6.2.1 has finaly updated to stock 6.2.1 and lost root.
- For 6.1 or 6.2 you can root with OneClickRoot, or just with Kindle Fire Utility v.6
If you have used adb or fastboot before just take a look at the source of both scripts (TWRP Installer and Kindle Fire utility) to see what they do step by step. They are very clear.
jovi_juan said:
It depends on the version you have.
- For the latest one, just updated by Amazon as an OTA update, 6.2.1, there is not a permanent root by now. Read "TWRP Installer (Any Firmware Version)" by Vashypooh in Development section for a new exploit by Jcase of TeamAndIRC.
You can just use a "factory cable" (ID pin pulled-up to vcc) to start to fastboot, install from TWRP from there and a pre-rooted 6.2.1 version (or CM7 if you prefer).
Some people say that pre-rooted 6.2.1 has finaly updated to stock 6.2.1 and lost root.
- For 6.1 or 6.2 you can root with OneClickRoot, or just with Kindle Fire Utility v.6
If you have used adb or fastboot before just take a look at the source of both scripts (TWRP Installer and Kindle Fire utility) to see what they do step by step. They are very clear.
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That's not what I need. I need to know what order to install them in and, preferably, step by step instructions on how to do it from a pre 6.2.1 version.
r0man said:
That's not what I need. I need to know what order to install them in and, preferably, step by step instructions on how to do it from a pre 6.2.1 version.
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FIREFIREFIRE is included with TWRP
1) install drivers included with Kindle Fire Utility
2) launch utility and install TWRP following the script instructions. This uses ZergRush to gain root access, but I'm not sure if this is a permanent root, if not, just use SuperOneClick to get it
I am about as confused as you re but I think I might start to catch on what to do.
My impression of what to do is the following(someone please correct this list, will help both me and the starter of the thread):
For 6.2 and lower
1. Get Kindle Fire Utility
2. Install the drivers included for your kindle fire
3. Flash TWRP 2.0 by choosing that option in the utility
4. When it is done flashing, restart the device and somehow you should be able to enter TWRP(which is just like CWM but for touch devices)
5. From TWRP you should be able to select to install a new ROM
6. Restart and enjoy your new ROM
There are many of these steps that probably lacks a lot of details such as "should i clear cache before installing ROM?" and so on.
The thing that I feel is nmost uncertain is if you need to do somethign more than just press install TWRP in the utility. Or is it simple as that?
I suggest being familiar with adb, fastboot, and command line. use the universal tool instead by hashypooh
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
I am back to full root with TWRP installed after following the new method from androidpolice.com. After I did that, then I was able to install TWRP according to the instructions at Rootzwiki. I would post the links, but the forum won't let me because I haven't had enough posts. My KF was updated to 6.2.1 and I had lost root, but everything is back to normal with root now!
I had trouble finding a guide on how to get JB working on my a501 so I'm xposting this to xda. The link to the superuserfix was dead, but my install worked without it. I take no credit for this. Written by "dime" over at Tegra Owners.
I wanted to write a consolidated tutorial for people on the latest/unrooted 3.2.1 OTA and how to flash it to rooted Jelly Bean ROM. If you follow step 1, it actually installs an old version of Touch Recovery for you, so you do not need to bother with Acer Recovery Installer. All links are derived from the FAQ stickied thread.
1. First you need to obtain root. Follow this guide to install a rooted 3.2.1 image.
All data will be lost. The 10 step guide is included as a PDF in the download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
Confirm you have the Superuser app installed once completed.
2. Download the following 4 zip archives, put them on your A500 external SD card, and do not extract them.
Touch Recovery: MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED
Both latest JB ROM and GApps: MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED.
Superuser Fix: http://www.mediafire.com/?xyznxalycnw9znw
3. Reboot your A500, and hold VOL- button until you boot into recovery.
VOL- is closest to the power button, what some would consider to be VOL+ on a phone.
Once in recovery, use VOL+/- to navigate the menu and power button to select.
4. Now that you are in recovery:
Go into the Wipe menu, and do a Data Wipe.
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install/upgrade to the latest version of Touch Recovery.
Reboot the A500, and once again go into Recovery (hold VOL-).
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install the JB ROM.
Go into the Wipe menu, and do a Data Wipe. (yes a 2nd data wipe)
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install GApps.
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install Superuser Fix.
(skip Superuser Fix if there comes a time when superuser is working by default)
Reboot the device (Don't hold VOL- this time).
5. You should now be in rooted JB.
Backup your apps with Titanium Backup or MyBackup Root.
Hope this helps.
Hi and thank you for this tutorial.
Can you please fix the links of the xda threads? None of them is working
behemot24 said:
Hi and thank you for this tutorial.
Can you please fix the links of the xda threads? None of them is working
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found new link
Mizun0h said:
found new link
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Which JB rom are you using, how is it working? Thanks.
A 501
Do it realy works an a A 501?
Anybody already tried?
thanks
thanks for the tutorial !
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found new link
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new new links
emmerich1234 said:
Do it realy works an a A 501?
Anybody already tried?
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worked on a501. I went from stock gb, straight to JB.
Many thanks, great post
MANY, MANY THANKS for such a great post, it really has helped me to get out of a 'sticky situation' I now have a fully functioning and latest version of JB on my PB G100 (Now Acer A500 )
You are A STAR :highfive:
Mizun0h said:
I had trouble finding a guide on how to get JB working on my a501 so I'm xposting this to xda. The link to the superuserfix was dead, but my install worked without it. I take no credit for this. Written by "dime" over at Tegra Owners.
I wanted to write a consolidated tutorial for people on the latest/unrooted 3.2.1 OTA and how to flash it to rooted Jelly Bean ROM. If you follow step 1, it actually installs an old version of Touch Recovery for you, so you do not need to bother with Acer Recovery Installer. All links are derived from the FAQ stickied thread.
1. First you need to obtain root. Follow this guide to install a rooted 3.2.1 image.
All data will be lost. The 10 step guide is included as a PDF in the download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
Confirm you have the Superuser app installed once completed.
2. Download the following 4 zip archives, put them on your A500 external SD card, and do not extract them.
Touch Recovery: MOD EDIT LINKS REMOVED
Superuser Fix: http://www.mediafire.com/?xyznxalycnw9znw
3. Reboot your A500, and hold VOL- button until you boot into recovery.
VOL- is closest to the power button, what some would consider to be VOL+ on a phone.
Once in recovery, use VOL+/- to navigate the menu and power button to select.
4. Now that you are in recovery:
Go into the Wipe menu, and do a Data Wipe.
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install/upgrade to the latest version of Touch Recovery.
Reboot the A500, and once again go into Recovery (hold VOL-).
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install the JB ROM.
Go into the Wipe menu, and do a Data Wipe. (yes a 2nd data wipe)
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install GApps.
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install Superuser Fix.
(skip Superuser Fix if there comes a time when superuser is working by default)
Reboot the device (Don't hold VOL- this time).
5. You should now be in rooted JB.
Backup your apps with Titanium Backup or MyBackup Root.
Hope this helps.
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Hi there....I'm just wondering how this works!!!!!
If I understand your guide correctly then,
U run timmydeans v4 rooted HC bootloader
check s/user
Flash 1.7.3 ics recovery, the ROM, gapps and s/user fix
Then enter recovery wipe/flash etc....
So, not only did u manage to flash a recovery, u r also running JB - all without the unlocked boot loader?????
I have to give this a go....if this really does work you have made my day, lol
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2
EDIT: k I've just read 60 odd pages from the JB ROM thread - and answered my own question...seems this tegra-owners ROM runs with or without the patched boot loader....interesting!
EDIT: ok i tried this anyway even tho i was running the patched bootloader....may explain my issues!!
had troubles right from the get go - The tdv4 EUU wouldnt recognise my tab in apx mode, after mucking about I got the "Pass"
rebooted into cwm - nup - stock recovery??? weird....
found a boot.p file so renamed that and installed acer recover installer to flash cwm 1.7
from there flashed cwm 1.7.3 and the rest of the guide!!!!
could not install super user fix zip kept telling me there was an error and had aborted installation...s/user seems to be working ok
so after 7 hours I have thors JB with the 3,01 BL
perhaps it could be made clearer that this guide is for tabs runnin gingerbread or HC, altho it will work on the v8 BL the question would be why you would want to....however for those who havent updated its not as complicated as trying to get ones head around patched bootloaders, nvFlashing etc.
JUST A WARNING not all ICS/JB roms can be flashed like this MOST WILL REQUIRE the patched bootloader....
ALWAYS BACKUP and ALWAYS CHECK THE DEV's OP for whatever rom u intend to fllash, and if u dont understand something
please ask stating what rom/BL config you're on and what you're trying to flash to!!! Its alot easier than trying to talk/msg your way out of a brick
Mizun0h said:
worked on a501. I went from stock gb, straight to JB.
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After the update did you have any issues with cellular data or is that still intact too?
Thanks!
lft4ded said:
After the update did you have any issues with cellular data or is that still intact too?
Thanks!
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I dont use a sim card. but on my a501 it asked me to please insert sim during first boot and always has a signal bar in the bottom right the indicates no reception. So most likely yes. Hope that helps.
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After the update did you have any issues with cellular data or is that still intact too?
Thanks!
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For me cellular data has worked flawlessly. It has been definitely the best rom for my a501!
Thread Closed
Thread is currently closed and links removed for the following reason;
Thor202ro rom kernel violates GPL. Otherwise know as not releasing kernel source. Most people here in the forums are well aware of the fact that non-GPL compliant kernels are not allowed to have links directly posted to them. This in the XDA rules.
The reason GPL is in place, is so that things like "carrier IQ' don't happen again. This is why kernel source should be open-source. Without it, the kernel could be transmitting personal data, and nobody would know it.
Additionally, the website in question, is a revenue generating website, and thus this also violates XDA rules by having links posted to revenue generating websites (ad-fly) to download Thors software. So this is a touchy spot.
Most people know where the site is anyhow.
And no, I am not going to re-hash the history.
Any issues regarding this, then please contact XDA Senior Moderators.
MD
(new android user)
hello, I was unable to find any threads relating to my issue, I have successfully installed custom recovery Clockwork recovery by following these steps http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jfltecan
in the first portion of the guide I found the following line "The preferred method of installing a custom recovery is through this boot mode. Rooting the stock firmware is neither recommended nor necessary." and there seems to be no mention of rooting beyond this. Does this particular cyanogenmod ROM not require root ? or does this guide assume the user is already rooted, because I would like to substitute the CM 10.1 ROM for the appropriate one from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365317
many thanks
Hi,
I'm trying to get a Thinkpad Tablet 1 I have back up and running. It's currently running stock 4.0.3, and is rooted. I want to install the CWM Recovery image that's available in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831161
Specifically, the attachement here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1292481&d=1346343910
However I keep getting randomly redirected to the registration page, or get a permission error, when trying to access that thread.
Does anyone have that CWM image? Or one that will work on the original Thinkpad Tablet?
Thanks!
Luckily I've found a handy thread on a Russian Lenovo forum: https //translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&u=http //lenovo-forums.ru/topic/282-recovery-cwm-%25D0%25B4%25D0%25BB%25D1%258F-ics-thinkpad-tablet/&prev=search&pto=aue
And the link to the CWM Recovery image is http //lenovo-forums.ru/Files/OS/Tablets/ThinkPadTablet/recovery.rar
Hi there,
can you guide me on this how to root and install custom ROM on Lenovo ThinkPad 1838.
Thanks
thinkpadboy said:
Hi,
I'm trying to get a Thinkpad Tablet 1 I have back up and running. It's currently running stock 4.0.3, and is rooted. I want to install the CWM Recovery image that's available in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831161
Specifically, the attachement here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1292481&d=1346343910
However I keep getting randomly redirected to the registration page, or get a permission error, when trying to access that thread.
Does anyone have that CWM image? Or one that will work on the original Thinkpad Tablet?
Thanks!
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Hi there,
can you guide me on this how to root and install custom ROM on Lenovo ThinkPad 1838.
Thanks
I've got an old Thinkpad Tablet (183823m) that still works alright and could be resurrected as a wall display or something. The problem is it's Andriod 4 and nothing supports it anymore.
I'm working towards installing a custom ROM, maybe this CyanogenMod, which was the style at the time.
I already have root from here
I'm now looking for a Clockwork Mod image and many posts point to this particular thread which is now inaccessible. I was wondering if there was a backup of the image or another CWM for this TPT - if anyone has permission or particularly strong memories.
Internet archive version of the page
Ah I found a link that worked!
Link to post with CWM Image link:
From this RU mirror
And attached here for posterity. TPT CWM recovery