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Hello guys, i am using the xda premium app i used search function but i couldnt find anything, my baseband is I9500XXUBMG9, i was wondering if there was a way to root it??
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Hi! I don't think your baseband has anything to do with rooting so chainfire's auto root should work.
arminale said:
Hi! I don't think your baseband has anything to do with rooting so chainfire's auto root should work.
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Thank you but will i be able to get ota updates?
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andys93 said:
Thank you but will i be able to get ota updates?
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I think you'll still can get an OTA update if you just root the device
I don't know for sure, I didn't have time to try. Update in my country is at very slow pace, and after I root my device I haven't get update while the newest update rolling out at other country but not in my country, so I decided to install custom ROM to get latest update asap
ar216893 said:
I think you'll still can get an OTA update if you just root the device
I don't know for sure, I didn't have time to try. Update in my country is at very slow pace, and after I root my device I haven't get update while the newest update rolling out at other country but not in my country, so I decided to install custom ROM to get latest update asap
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Thank you, I have rooted it successfully today are there any top rooted apps i could download?
andys93 said:
Thank you, I have rooted it successfully today are there any top rooted apps i could download?
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well.. i always have titanium backup for bloatware removal
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andys93 said:
Thank you, I have rooted it successfully today are there any top rooted apps i could download?
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maliceomalice said:
well.. i always have titanium backup for bloatware removal
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Yes, I'm using titanium backup too for backing up and restoring apps, it's very usefull and it's worth to buy the pro version.
I think you'll also need OTA Rootkeeper to protect the root if there's OTA update so you can root your device easily, still, haven't try these yet because I already use custom ROM, but I still have it just in case I'll need it sometimes in the future. Me, I use voodoo OTA rootkeeper, the first one I found in playstore, don't know if there are any others.
Still don't know many much since this is my first time using rooted android and still learning about this device, that's least info I know and can share with you.
andys93 said:
Thank you, I have rooted it successfully today are there any top rooted apps i could download?
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Try Greenify. It's one of the best apps for preserving battery life.
It's here!
and not my joke about a chocolate kitkat this time.. the real OTA is downloading!!
helppme said:
It's here!
and not my joke about a chocolate kitkat this time.. the real OTA is downloading!!
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TRY TO PULL IT WITH ADB : adb pull /cache BEFORE you install it
I've just downloaded it, will try tot pull but have never done so before.
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I just applied it, crap should have tried the adb thing before I did it
mdentener said:
I've just downloaded it, will try tot pull but have never done so before.
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Enable usb debugging on the phone and adb should be installed for this to work. This would make a lot of people very happy bro
Look in thw screenhot for the how to.
Yep DL just finished installing now at last!
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DoobyDroid said:
Yep DL just finished installing now at last!
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normally id do the adb pull... no access to a suitable computer this eve though. feel bad actually, the amount of help people have given me on here, hope someone else does the adb pull this eve..
I get the same message as in the screen you just posted, 0 files pulled :/ please help me?
Edit: I don't have root and unlocked bl yet since I've just got it.
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mdentener said:
I get the same message as in the screen you just posted, 0 files pulled :/
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I guess then it maybe needs adb shell and root to extract files. Well install and enjoy the OTA bro )
gee2012 said:
I guess then it maybe needs adb shell and root to extract files. Well install and enjoy the OTA bro )
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I've just unlocked my bootloader and am now in the process of rooting the device, when/if I get the ota KK update I will try to pull it again, if anyone else hasn't done so by that time.
I've pulled the update from the cache folder, currently uploading it to dropbox and will post link soon
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Failed
The software update failed! im on 4.3 retail bought from Tesco. no root. unlocked bootloader.
Enjoying the KitKat update wow its so much better. I'm liking the grey/silver theme
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And the internet speed has increased on WiFi and network.
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And I'm loving the new KitKat swipe in about phone change from the jellybean one.
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Code:
Uploaded file grabbed from my OTA URL
https://www.mediafire.com/?06hbb1ca86i9nub
have fun!
md5: 0d14a3e784a54803d69df2233fb933c3
this is 174.44.9 falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB kitkat ota update zip file
Rename to Blur_Version.174.44.9.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB.zip before applying.
This is lifted from the Kitkat OTA Europe thread, im just reposting here because its specifically relevant to GB version and so more people will see it.
Please all credit goes to GreenToad so if this helped you hit up his thanks button :good:
Offical 4.4.2 OTA update
Here you go guys as promised
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0oyqo6udf1zsen7/Blur_Version.14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB.zip
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ahac85 said:
Here you go guys as promised
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0oyqo6udf1zsen7/Blur_Version.14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB.zip
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how do i flash this on my moto g?
ZANGETSU786 said:
how do i flash this on my moto g?
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I have a UK version with unlocked bootloader and rooted ROM. I have the stock recovery but the update fails, i get just "error". Do you know how to fix it?
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Do you know how to fix it?
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You need to search the forum as this was asked and answered a thousand times.
OTA for German Retail version from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 started to roll out finally.
Download:
http://d-h.st/gUF
The name of the file is Blur_Version.176.44.1.falcon_umts.Retail.en.DE.zip - as always - it is named after the firmware being updated not after the target one.
Were you on stock recovery but rooted when you got this OTA?
I got this Update today too.
BaghiXDA said:
Were you on stock recovery but rooted when you got this OTA?
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You can always GET an OTA but you won´t be able to install it in some scenarios.
Your system partition has to be mostly untouched, but root and Xposed Framework won´t cause any problem. You can use stock or Philz Recovery.
Also got the update but the installation is failing due to unexpected changes to build.prop. I have removed xposed and anything else I can think of that may have changed the system partition but still no go.
Any ideas? Maybe someone could post their build.prop?
I'm also getting the update in The Netherlands. Bought my phone online amazon.de :laugh:
patient81 said:
Also got the update but the installation is failing due to unexpected changes to build.prop. I have removed xposed and anything else I can think of that may have changed the system partition but still no go.
Any ideas? Maybe someone could post their build.prop?
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Here you go. Obviously remove the .txt extension.
Bec de Xorbin said:
Here you go. Obviously remove the .txt extension.
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Thank you kindly.
drfr said:
OTA for German Retail version from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 started to roll out finally.
Currently uploading it ....
Here we go:
http://d-h.st/gUF
The name of the file is Blur_Version.176.44.1.falcon_umts.Retail.en.DE.zip - as always - it is named after the firmware being updated not after the target one.
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Can you go to About Phone > Status and tell me what your first 4 numbers of your Imei is? Thanks!
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Can you go to About Phone > Status and tell me what your first 4 numbers of your Imei is? Thanks!
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Well, I can, but can you tell me why are you asking?
I'm rooted and installed the stock recovery then tried doing the Ota (I'm on stock rom if it matters) and it gives an error, just "error" no more information during the installation process.
Anybody can help?
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bad1080 said:
hi, i have an error with the ota update to 4.4.4 myself, my phone is unlocked and rooted (mostly for xframework, xprivacy and gravity box). now i would like to know if i can use the version you have posted?
do i need to reinstall anything after the update? also i would like to know where that version you posted is coming from (is it clean)?
thanks in advance!
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Yes, you have the right version of firmware for this OTA, don´t know why it´s failing for you, there´s too much variables, it´s hard to tell.
As to where the file I posted comes from - it´s right from my phone. Until today morning I was on French 4.4.4, then I flashed the German 4.4.2 firmware to look if I could catch the OTA and it really came, I pulled it from my /cache and posted here. Check out the MD5 sum: d289331e52d0f79d2bcc4b9b390ff338
It´s the same on my local copy, on the cloud copy I posted and also look here:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/7843052-post301.html
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Well, I can, but can you tell me why are you asking?
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Apparently the update rolls out depending on that 4 numbers, i think it started from something like 3550 and mine is 3593 so i wanted to see if it is close to my number if you get what i mean.
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Apparently the update rolls out depending on that 4 numbers, i think it started from something like 3550 and mine is 3593 so i wanted to see if it is close to my number if you get what i mean.
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I see, so mine is 3549.
I have 3549 ....en.GB ,no update
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drfr said:
I see, so mine is 3549.
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loungedogg said:
I have 3549 ....en.GB ,no update
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I am from the UK too, i still dont have any sign of update for 4.4.2, i hope i'm not waiting for a update that is going to make the phone worse...
NextGenGTR said:
I am from the UK too, i still dont have any sign of update for 4.4.2, i hope i'm not waiting for a update that is going to make the phone worse...
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Why so sceptical? Apart from a different dialer GUI, there´s not much difference you can really feel on 4.4.4, basically there are just some bug fixes.
bad1080 said:
hi, i have an error with the ota update to 4.4.4 myself, my phone is unlocked and rooted (mostly for xframework, xprivacy and gravity box). now i would like to know if i can use the version you have posted?
my phone:
do i need to reinstall anything after the update? also i would like to know where that version you posted is coming from (is it clean)?
thanks in advance!
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Perhaps you need to uninstall and remove the modules and the xposed from the system before updating. Xposed and the modules add / modify system files and other sources in the device. Make sure you unroot as the last step as well. Stock recovery is required to install the OTA successfully
drfr said:
You can always GET an OTA but you won´t be able to install it in some scenarios.
Your system partition has to be mostly untouched, but root and Xposed Framework won´t cause any problem. You can use stock or Philz Recovery.
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I just wanted to know, did you also had stock recovery or custom?
Hi All,
Please forgive me if this sounds like a noob question...
Here is the situation:
Rooted verizon galaxy s5 with towel root.
Cannot install the new OTA update they just released, the update downloads and fails on the attempt to install. Shows the little green android with red ! in his belly:cyclops:
Please help! You guys are awesome! I really want this update
nickd1976 said:
Hi All,
Please forgive me if this sounds like a noob question...
Here is the situation:
Rooted verizon galaxy s5 with towel root.
Cannot install the new OTA update they just released, the update downloads and fails on the attempt to install. Shows the little green android with red ! in his belly:cyclops:
Please help! You guys are awesome! I really want this update
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First, plug phone into computer, and install updater software from the phone that is on the device in 'Installer Mode'. Take the download on the PC, then follow directions below, and you can still have root after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
For more information, read through this thread as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-ota-rolling-t2834027
Thank you so much!!!
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Some reason the upgrade button is greyed out
kprice8 said:
First, plug phone into computer, and install updater software from the phone that is on the device in 'Installer Mode'. Take the download on the PC, then follow directions below, and you can still have root after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
For more information, read through this thread as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-ota-rolling-t2834027
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Hi again,
I installed the upgrade assistant in installer mode but for some reason it is not picking up the new NE9 update on my computer. See attached print screen. Very strange.. It sees the update on my phone to download though.:cyclops: Do you know why this is and how I can get it to see the update on the upgrade assistant as you mentioned?
Kind Regards
Can you explain why you want the update so bad? You do realize that rooting and accepting official otas is completely contradictory, correct? OTAs are generally what fix things like what towelroot exploits. If you accept official OTA, you will likely lose root.
But can't I just re root after the ota? I guess the reason I want the Ota because I heard of camera enhancements and stability fixes
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nickd1976 said:
But can't I just re root after the ota? I guess the reason I want the Ota because I heard of camera enhancements and stability fixes
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No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
edit: in this case I believe folks have figured out a work around for keeping root with the update. In general though, if you value root and what it provides you do not accept official releases.
ks3rv3rg said:
No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
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@ks3rv3rg I believe the links mentioned above provide a workaround for the Root to be kept after updating.
As for the problem nick, I can't help you there. I haven't personally take it as I see taking OTA's is silly with a rooted phone you can modify to be much more. Perhaps someone else who has done it will chime in...
Thank you both for your perspectives.. Plus, I can always just wait for a ROM that currently has the update installed.
ks3rv3rg said:
No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
edit: in this case I believe folks have figured out a work around for keeping root with the update. In general though, if you value root and what it provides you do not accept official releases.
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kprice8 said:
@ks3rv3rg I believe the links mentioned above provide a workaround for the Root to be kept after updating.
As for the problem nick, I can't help you there. I haven't personally take it as I see taking OTA's is silly with a rooted phone you can modify to be much more. Perhaps someone else who has done it will chime in...
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Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
nickd1976 said:
Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
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I just saw that JasmineROM came out and it's updated to NE9 and all you do is flash the stuff. Check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rom-jasminerom-v1-0-bases-t2836387
nickd1976 said:
Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
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Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
ks3rv3rg said:
Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
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Me? Directly above you? XD lol
ks3rv3rg said:
Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
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I think you are referring to my safestrap flashable OTA zip file. I'm going to keep that one in my back pocket for the next OTA since the kernel swap worked.
I'm happy to say I installed this rom and the firmware and it rocks!! Thank you .plus I got my download booster and my overclock settings!!
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I have a similar question but reversed. How do I stop it from updating and it from asking me to update? I have the free version of titanium backup and can't freeze it. Is their another way? I can't turn off SDM that runs the ota upgrade i can only force stop it.
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I have a similar question but reversed. How do I stop it from updating and it from asking me to update? I have the free version of titanium backup and can't freeze it. Is their another way? I can't turn off SDM that runs the ota upgrade i can only force stop it.
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Remove it. Won't hurt anything.
TiBu
Buying the pro version of TiBu was the best money I ever spent!!!!
What is tibu?
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What is tibu?
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Titanium Backup
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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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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...
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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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