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Hi All,
We'll be sending out a newsletter shortly to anyone who registered with us when they were setting up their MOJO but I thought the community here on XDA would appreciate some early notice. The new firmware release is available now and can be downloaded from this link:
ftp://86.54.116.234/pub/software/mojo/firmware/mojo-signed-ota-MO0202-WW.zip
I recommend downloading directly on MOJO so it goes straight into your Downloads folder. It's then simply a case of running the Software Update app in your All Apps view, selecting the 0202 update and then clicking Upgrade.
As I've mentioned on a few other threads this will remove Paul's Modaco Root Mod, but you can then reapply the mod back once the update has finished.
The main feature this update adds is Over The Air update capability so manual updating won't be required in future. It also addresses the bug with Bluetooth keyboards where the onscreen keyboard keeps appearing, along with a couple of other Bluetooth tweaks.
Awesome. Will update mine tonight after work, then reapply the MoDaCo Mod. Let you know how it goes...
Mad Catz Rich said:
Hi All,
We'll be sending out a newsletter shortly to anyone who registered with us when they were setting up their MOJO but I thought the community here on XDA would appreciate some early notice. The new firmware release is available now and can be downloaded from this link:
ftp://86.54.116.234/pub/software/mojo/firmware/mojo-signed-ota-MO0202-WW.zip
I recommend downloading directly on MOJO so it goes straight into your Downloads folder. It's then simply a case of running the Software Update app in your All Apps view, selecting the 0202 update and then clicking Upgrade.
As I've mentioned on a few other threads this will remove Paul's Modaco Root Mod, but you can then reapply the mod back once the update has finished.
The main feature this update adds is Over The Air update capability so manual updating won't be required in future. It also addresses the bug with Bluetooth keyboards where the onscreen keyboard keeps appearing, along with a couple of other Bluetooth tweaks.
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Any recommendation as to which FTP client to use? Not having any luck using the browsers.
Cool!
Domomojo said:
Any recommendation as to which FTP client to use? Not having any luck using the browsers.
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From dolphin it goes to oprah classic for me and works
I'm updated. No issues with the download or software upgrade. Was able to re-apply MoDaCo mod for MOJO with no issues as well. +1 Madcatz
gwaldo said:
Cool!
From dolphin it goes to oprah classic for me and works
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I don't understand what that means. Can you be more explicit? When, while using Dolphin, I click on the link provided, I get "page not found". Ditto when I use the stock browser. Have you downloaded an FTP client add on to Dolphin of ???
Did you install ES File Manager, as we recommend in our Getting Started section from the M.O.J.O. link on your homescreen? If not try it and then see if that can handle the download for you when you click the link.
Mad Catz Rich said:
Did you install ES File Manager, as we recommend in our Getting Started section from the M.O.J.O. link on your homescreen? If not try it and then see if that can handle the download for you when you click the link.
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I did install ES File Manager when I initially set up my MOJO. At some point since then, I "updated" to version 2.4.9.8 (Aptoid notified me that an update was available if I recall correctly). Given your instructions, I went back and checked the version available from Google Play, which is 3.1.0.1. I uninstalled 2.4.9.8 and installed 3.1.0.1, and tried the URL you provided again, and now it is downloading (extremely slow download speed BTW - ~60Kb/s).
I read somewhere recently that Asian cultures enjoy ambiguity in their instructions. Whether that is true or not, I do not know. I however, detest ambiguity. If MCZ ever hopes to make MOJO ready for the masses, please be as explicit as possible with your instructions. Doing so will prevent a lot of frustration.
PS: Thanks for your help!
just use the link that is in the mojo setup app on your homepage it doesn't dl 110 its the link with new firmware
buggin0915 said:
just use the link that is in the mojo setup app on your homepage it doesn't dl 110 its the link with new firmware
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Downloaded the update and installed it per the previous post, but knowing that the update can be accomplished using the update firmware link contained in the mojo setup app is good to know. Thanks!
The explanation from the entrance post may confuse some people.
It's not a must to download the firmware directly with the M.O.J.O.
You can download the update with your computer at the regular way and put the file on a sdcard.
It should be listed in the update tool, if you start it.
You only need to choose it and answer the dialogue box.
Hi
When i clik on upgrade, android shutdown and never restart.
Are you running the file off the MOJO internal memory?
If youre doing it via USB, plug the thumb drive into the USB 3.0 port (if you plug it into the USB 2.0, it won't work).
try to force, it s work
Thank you
AMAZON is at it again with update 13.3.2.2_user_322095220
i think we have a snitch for amazon in this forum and im pretty sure i know who it is!!!!!!
he always acts like he is going to do things to help other and then never comes through with the files and stuff that he says he is going to make for everyone and his brother just do happens to work for them!!!
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach.../5/7/1/9/5/Screenshot_2014-03-29-09-58-38.png
Seriously... snitch? Wats the change log?
adix82 said:
Seriously... snitch? Wats the change log?
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i would not doubt it
i dont know the change log
but i have seen two users report the 13.2.2.2 update
it could not be anything more than to mess up the work around that people have been getting away with by updating the build.prop
because when i try to change the build.prop to 14.3.2.2_user_322095220 in all the right places and try to save it the way i did before using root explorer it saves as 0 kb and is blank when i look at it.so i delete it and change the build.prop.bak file that is created when changing the build.prop back to build.prop because i am afraid to reboot with the blank one in fear of a brick
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i would not doubt it
i dont know the change log
but i have seen to users report the 13.2.2.2 update
it could not be anything more than to mess up the work around that people have been getting away with by updating the build.prop
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Would it be possible to post the build.prop file?
Thanks in advance...
sw01 said:
Would it be possible to post the build.prop file?
Thanks in advance...
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i did not get updated.
i have mine in airplane mode
jjrizzelcincy said:
i did not get updated.
i have mine in airplane mode
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Never mind, got the update file...Thanks!
sw01 said:
Never mind, got the update file...Thanks!
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where did you find the file ?
jjrizzelcincy said:
where did you find the file ?
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Go to Amazon download site and get the old link, substitute new version info...
sw01 said:
Go to Amazon download site and get the old link, substitute new version info...
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i tried that by changing the build.prop but it would not let me it was just saving as a blank
jjrizzelcincy said:
i tried that by changing the build.prop but it would not let me it was just saving as a blank
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Google "hdx 8.9 download"
Find the Amazon page that lets you manually download the updates
The download link points to 14.3.2.1..
Copy that link into a new browser window and edit it in two places
this is for 8.9 obviously
sw01 said:
Google "hdx 8.9 download"
Find the Amazon page that lets you manually download the updates
The download link points to 14.3.2.1..
Copy that link into a new browser window and edit it in two places
this is for 8.9 obviously
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This Amazon page linked the download below: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357220
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.1_user_321093620.bin
What Changed?
Wonder what changed... the recovery, kernel(s) and system apps all appear to be the same. There must be some critical bugs that had to be urgently patched with this latest update coming so quick on the tail of the 13.3.2.1 update.
[Edit]Upon closer inspection, looks like there are some noticeable changes in the following apps:
WhisperlinkSdk.apk
WhisperplayActivityView.apk
WhisperplayCDSSettings.apk
WhisperplayCore.apk
WhisperplayQCSource.apk
com.amazon.communication.apk
com.amazon.tcomm.apk
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THANLS
I've updated 13.3.2.2, somehow opened when the machine is updated immediately so!!
I wonder if it would be possible to insert the SU binaries in this new update and then manually install it without breaking the signature
I just did a manual "Check Update" on my HDX 7 and it said no new updates, but only has 13.3.2.1.
I did sniff the traffic from the Kindle during this check and found that it contacted "softwareupdates.amazon.com" - which I now blocked in my router for what its worth.
Captured packets attached just in case they're useful.
Well crap. Blocking the server as above on my home LAN did stop the update from ever happening but I forgot to turn WiFi off at School and what do you know, 13.2.2 snuck right on in in a matter of minutes
Cevyn said:
Well crap. Blocking the server as above on my home LAN did stop the update from ever happening but I forgot to turn WiFi off at School and what do you know, 13.2.2 snuck right on in in a matter of minutes
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Sucks.
evilgrin98 said:
Sucks.
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Couple questions...
1. Once I stay out of the Stock rom it shouldn't update. Am I right on that?
2. If I have a rom slot with Fire OS loaded to it and in use. Can I turn on wifi and it not update?
3. I have the AOSP rom in as lot. Can I turn on wifi in this without fear of update?
Reckerr said:
Couple questions...
1. Once I stay out of the Stock rom it shouldn't update. Am I right on that?
2. If I have a rom slot with Fire OS loaded to it and in use. Can I turn on wifi and it not update?
3. I have the AOSP rom in as lot. Can I turn on wifi in this without fear of update?
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install safestrap on both stock and rom slot one
so it will not be able to fully update it will bootloop back to safestrap according to GSLEON3
Update the hosts file on the kindle to point to localhost(127.0.0.1) or something. That might, or might not offer some help on WiFi you don't control. You'll need to still have root to do this of course.
IF YOU USED THIS METHOD BEFORE AND WANT THE NEW ROGERS/FIDO UPDATE THEN LOOK AT POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68314268&postcount=72
This guide is for Canadian S6 edge owners who are with Rogers or Fido since the been waiting for Marshmallow update forever. However, This should work for for others as long as the TWO CARRIERS share the exact phone model, which is the case for all s6 in canadian market.
DO it on your own responsibility
Doing this will not delete your data or trigger knox ... However, its wise to backup with SmartSwitch before attempting so.
1- I assume that you running windows and have latest version of samsung smart switch installed (I tried it on Windows 10)
2- install Fiddler (Its used to capture HTTP traffic and we will use it to be man-in-the-middle between Smartswitch and Samsung servers)
https://www.telerik.com/download/fiddler
3- Install FiddlerScript Editor (we will use to write and edit script rules)
http://www.telerik.com/download/fiddler/fiddlerscript-editor
4- Open Fiddler go to Rules --> customize rules
delete everything and past whats in the txt file in the attachment
5 - In this we are interested in only two functionsin that script
the contact from SMARTSwitch to the Sever: Here instead my phone identify itself as Fido phone "FMC" to the server it pretend its Kodoo phone "KDO"
Code:
static function OnBeforeRequest(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_DownloadBinaryInform")){
oSession.utilReplaceInRequest("FMC", "KDO");
}
}
the contact from the server to SMARTSwitch: Here i get replay from the server for Kodoo phone "KDO" but i pass it to SmartSwitch as Fido phone "FMC"
Code:
static function OnBeforeResponse(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_Download")){
oSession.utilReplaceInResponse("KDO","FMC");
}
}
6- Now safe and restart Fiddler
- Also when you open Fiddler go to File -> Capture traffic
make sure its checked
- Also make sure that fiddler can access HTTPS traffic by going to Tools--> Fiddler options --> HTTPS tab
make sure that 'capture HTTPS connect" and "decrypt https traffic" are both checked
7- Another thing worth mentioning, in Smart Switch > More > Preferences > Software update you have to deactivate Latest software Pre-Download
if you keep that option checked, the download will start in background before you click the update button, and procedure will end in error too;
8- Start SmartSwitch and plug your phone.
9- Click on the Update button
10- after Smart switch is offering the update download, accept the terms of update, then immediately when download start preperation, fidller must be closed. it is very crucial that Fiddler be turned off at just the right time otherwise you will get an error ;
Note: those are the codes for Canadian Carriers:
- Fido: FMC
- Koodo : KDO
-Rogers: RWC
-Bell: BMC
- Wind: GLW
-Telus: TLS
- Virgin: VMC
-Sasktel: BWA
-EastLink: ESK
- Vidéotron: VTR
This page will show you which carrier has the latest update
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925W8/
For now Kodoo has the latest update which support wifi calling
thank you; greatly appreciated;
just installed the Telus version of 6.0.1, July 1 security patch; it worked very fine.
only one mention you may add maybe:
after Smart switch is offering the update download, accept the terms of update, then immediately after the download start, fidller must be closed;
else the download will end with error at about 70%
the rest is flawless, absolutely no problem with the update, first boot will take little more time, even more if lot of apps are installed, because all apps are optimized at first boot.
850RPM said:
thank you; greatly appreciated;
just installed the Telus version of 6.0.1, July 1 security patch; it worked very fine.
only one mention you may add maybe:
after Smart switch is offering the update download, accept the terms of update, then immediately after the download start, fidller must be closed;
else the download will end with error at about 70%
the rest is flawless, absolutely no problem with the update, first boot will take little more time, even more if lot of apps are installed, because all apps are optimized at first boot.
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Happy it helped, just updated the post.
Heads up Kodoo has the latest update which support wifi calling and for some reason I see big improvement on my battery especially is wifi calling enabled and you you are in wifi coverage
Do I just copy/paste that code as is if I'm with Rogers or do I need to change it to RWC?
Yes after u copy and past whats in the attachment, you need to change both FMC to RWC since you are with rogers
aboganas said:
Yes after u copy and past whats in the attachment, you need to change both FMC to RWC since you are with rogers
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It's not working for me, gives me the button to update it but when I do it it says preparing the software update components but then I get a pop-up that says "ErrorCode=5,ErrorMessage=The operation completed successfully." and that's it
Hello,
Will this work for someone who bought a locked Rogers Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and is using it unlocked now on Bell network? What would I change the scripts to? It's not showing any update in Smartswitch for me, currently on 5.1.1.
jcrann said:
Hello,
Will this work for someone who bought a locked Rogers Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and is using it unlocked now on Bell network? What would I change the scripts to? It's not showing any update in Smartswitch for me, currently on 5.1.1.
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Yes it will work. Just change both FMC to RWC
daandman said:
It's not working for me, gives me the button to update it but when I do it it says preparing the software update components but then I get a pop-up that says "ErrorCode=5,ErrorMessage=The operation completed successfully." and that's it
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As I said in the post when start preparing the update and before start downloading you need to close Fiddler otherwise you will get the error
aboganas said:
Yes it will work. Just change both FMC to RWC
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I have everything set up correctly and I can see the Update button, I hit it, goes to preparing and I close Fiddler it then says The most current update is already installed on connected device. I'm on SM-G925W8, Android 5.1.1.
Should I try changing the RWC to BMC as Im currently on Bell network even though it was a locked Rogers phone?
EDIT: Nevermind sorry, it looks like I didn't wait long enough before closing Fiddler, downloading now.
Will this work for Galaxy S6 (not Edge) as well?
4walls said:
Will this work for Galaxy S6 (not Edge) as well?
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I didn't try it on normal S6, but I don't see any reason why it won't work since the only thing we change is the carrier code and nothing else. So it should work
aboganas said:
As I said in the post when start preparing the update and before start downloading you need to close Fiddler otherwise you will get the error
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Okay that worked, just needed to wait for the windows installation prompt then close Fiddler right away before the download starts. Thanks!
Finally got it to work on the Galaxy S6 (not Edge) Rogers
aboganas said:
I didn't try it on normal S6, but I don't see any reason why it won't work since the only thing we change is the carrier code and nothing else. So it should work
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Ok, I think I got it to work finally. I tried KDO, but ended up using TLS in the end. I tried several times and got the previously mentioned errors. I also kept getting "this device is up to date" but I kept trying and it seems that it is very crucial that Fiddler be turned off at just the right time. I finally got it to work by turning off Fiddler right after the two notices from Smart Switch and immediately following that, the update download started.
It is downloading now and I will update this post when the upgrade is successful.
Thanks for the tip!
:highfive:
4walls said:
Ok, I think I got it to work finally. I tried KDO, but ended up using TLS in the end. I tried several times and got the previously mentioned errors. I also kept getting "this device is up to date" but I kept trying and it seems that it is very crucial that Fiddler be turned off at just the right time. I finally got it to work by turning off Fiddler right after the two notices from Smart Switch and immediately following that, the update download started.
It is downloading now and I will update this post when the upgrade is successful.
Thanks for the tip!
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Looking forward to hear your feedback, so maybe I can post the thread in S6 Forum because I know everyone sick waiting for rogers and fido to release the update. I have been using this method since last year to get update as soon as any carrier push it. In theory it should work for all Samsung phones as long as the phone model is the same between the two carrier.
Android is upgrading...
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aboganas said:
Looking forward to hear your feedback, so maybe I can post the thread in S6 Forum because I know everyone sick waiting for rogers and fido to release the update. I have been using this method since last year to get update as soon as any carrier push it. In theory it should work for all Samsung phones as long as the phone model is the same between the two carrier.
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It is working just fine. The upgrade was successful and everything works as far as I can tell so far.
Confirmed this worked great on my Rogers phone unlocked to Bell network. Thank you very much!
Guys another thing worth mentioning, in Smart Switch > More > Preferences > Software update you have to deactivate Latest software Pre-Download
if you keep that option checked, the download will start in background before you click the update button, and procedure will end in error too;
the download has to start at your click on update button, to be able to close Fiddler at that point
850RPM said:
Guys another thing worth mentioning, in Smart Switch > More > Preferences > Software update you have to deactivate Latest software Pre-Download
if you keep that option checked, the download will start in background before you click the update button, and procedure will end in error too;
the download has to start at your click on update button, to be able to close Fiddler at that point
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Thanks for this, thats true. if you don't mind I'll add your post to the thread
So I am trying this out on my s6 tethered to fido
I can't get past the copy and pasting the code part in fiddler. I deleted everything and then copied and pasted as instructed but Fiddler is giving me an error once I try to save it. I can't copy and paste it but Ill type it out here for you....
Fiddler Script error
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{start-of-file}
Error LINE --> static function onbeforerequest(o Session:Session) {
if
(oSession.uricontains("NF_DownloadBinaryInform")){
--------------------------------------------------------------
Only Valid inside a class definition"
Here is the what the text looks like once I paste it in....
static function OnBeforeRequest(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_DownloadBinaryInform")){
oSession.utilReplaceInRequest("FMC", "KDO");
}
}
static function OnBeforeResponse(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_Download")){
oSession.utilReplaceInResponse("KDO","FMC");
}
}
am I doing something wrong?
Just got an update at 2:30CST.
Oh great...now what. Kingroot updated today. It keeps telling me I have root. I don't. But I did fool around with permissions in ADB...I was trying to issue it permissions it didn't have. It only started to tell me I had root after I did that. Though ADB gave me an error when adding some of them.
updated too, no chancelog
This is great! People - use No root Firewall to block OTA so you won't get it because this must mean there is an exploit in 5.3.3.0
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This is great! People - use No root Firewall to block OTA so you won't get it because this must mean there is an exploit in 5.3.3.0
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Or NetGuard. I bought a license a while back so it can resolve hostnames. I have every Amazon app on wifi lockdown and all of their current known servers and IPS blocked. It takes a bit to get used to and to figure out what apps use what IPs. But I finally got it set up pretty darn good. Still in 5.3.3.0 as well.
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This is great! People - use No root Firewall to block OTA so you won't get it because this must mean there is an exploit in 5.3.3.0
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BTW look out for exploits of the CVE type. Those seem to be what a lot of Android exploits are written from. I managed to get a dirtycow cow sript to run, unfortunately all I got out of it was a wiped internal sdcard and no SuperUser. But it was the first time I've been able to execute a dirtycow script successfully on fireOS. Successful as in at least it ran.
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This is great! People - use No root Firewall to block OTA so you won't get it because this must mean there is an exploit in 5.3.3.0
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Doubtful - more likely extended feature/functionality (especially around Alexa), optimizations and bug fixes.
Davey126 said:
Doubtful - more likely extended feature/functionality (especially around Alexa), optimizations and bug fixes.
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It might be Cast Screen. I just noticed they added an option in developers options for the wireless display certification. Also now have access to some Accessibility features that were hidden, almost like usage access but not quite.
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Or NetGuard. I bought a license a while back so it can resolve hostnames. I have every Amazon app on wifi lockdown and all of their current known servers and IPS blocked. It takes a bit to get used to and to figure out what apps use what IPs. But I finally got it set up pretty darn good. Still in 5.3.3.0 as well.
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BTW look out for exploits of the CVE type. Those seem to be what a lot of Android exploits are written from. I managed to get a dirtycow cow sript to run, unfortunately all I got out of it was a wiped internal sdcard and no SuperUser. But it was the first time I've been able to execute a dirtycow script successfully on fireOS. Successful as in at least it ran.
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When you ran C0ward/DirtyC0W/moo it gave you temp root? Interestingly my tablet updated to Fire 5.4 >: | I don't know how. Also KingRoot used a different stragity in the new update - I think they released a few security patches
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When you ran C0ward/DirtyC0W/moo it gave you temp root? Interestingly my tablet updated to Fire 5.4 >: | I don't know how. Also KingRoot used a different stragity in the new update - I think they released a few security patches
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I never saw a #. All I know it the script ran, finished but I didn't have su so far as I could tell. I tried sudo and su and got "not found". Rootchecker said no root as well. But the internal sdcard storage was completely erased.
EDIT: this is the one I ran: https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195 It was updated recently to fix the exploit couldn't be downloaded error. It ran for a while too. All the way. At the end said done. I guess it meant done erasing your card lol.
DragonFire1024 said:
It might be Cast Screen. I just noticed they added an option in developers options for the wireless display certification. Also now have access to some Accessibility features that were hidden, almost like usage access but not quite.
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Quite possible. Amazon and other distributors have been working through ridiculous DRM restrictions in the US and elsewhere. One reason you see additional content now available for download on standard Android devices. Possible they have secured agreements around generic casting. Obviously shameless speculation but I can see those dots being connected.
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I never saw a #. All I know it the script ran, finished but I didn't have su so far as I could tell. I tried sudo and su and got "not found". Rootchecker said no root as well. But the internal sdcard storage was completely erased.
EDIT: this is the one I ran: https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195 It was updated recently to fix the exploit couldn't be downloaded error. It ran for a while too. All the way. At the end said done. I guess it meant done erasing your card lol.
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Here is a question. When an actual SDcard is placed into the slot, what are the permissions? Are they set the same across all devices?
I have 5.4.0.0 waiting in system updates. It's trying to get past my firewall.
I got my 7" 7th gen already updated to 5.3.3.0 rigjt after first power on I went out 10 mins and it updated while I was outside... I'm so unlucky
The firmware is available for download now, so I got it, and extracted the bootloader files.
Surprisingly, the preloader_prod.img and lk.img files haven't changed since 5.3.3.0 (which seems to suggest that a rollback might be possible???) but tz.img and preloader.img have.
The build.prop file contains
Code:
ro.build.mktg.fireos=Fire OS 5.4.0.0
ro.build.version.name=Fire OS 5.3.4.0 (579225620)
They must have been in a hurry... also what about the size? They lost more than 10%...
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The firmware is available for download now, so I got it, and extracted the bootloader files.
Surprisingly, the preloader_prod.img and lk.img files haven't changed since 5.3.3.0 (which seems to suggest that a rollback might be possible???) but tz.img and preloader.img have.
The build.prop file contains
Code:
ro.build.mktg.fireos=Fire OS 5.4.0.0
ro.build.version.name=Fire OS 5.3.4.0 (579225620)
They must have been in a hurry... also what about the size? They lost more than 10%...
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A rollback won't do any good if there's no root.
It's a damn shame when Amazon won't even let you run Live Wallpapers. They really know how to take all the fun out of it. A real shame.
DragonFire1024 said:
It's a damn shame when Amazon won't even let you run Live Wallpapers. They really know how to take all the fun out of it. A real shame.
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Although I agree with your sentiments Amazon is not alone in that choice. Seen several custom ROMs omit the necessary underpinnings for live wallpapers citing resource consumption (dubious claim IMO) and additional complexity/size for a service that only serves one purpose. Latter might be Amazon's motivation.
Davey126 said:
Although I agree with your sentiments Amazon is not alone in that choice. Seen several custom ROMs omit the necessary underpinnings for live wallpapers citing resource consumption (dubious claim IMO) and additional complexity/size for a service that only serves one purpose. Latter might be Amazon's motivation.
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I have had a few of the several Live Wallpapers on my XT907 for sometime now. It drains little if any noticable resources and or battery power. Amazon has it set so you can only have wallpapers if the images are uploaded to prime photos.
DragonFire1024 said:
I have had a few of the several Live Wallpapers on my XT907 for sometime now. It drains little if any noticable resources and or battery power. Amazon has it set so you can only have wallpapers if the images are uploaded to prime photos.
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Well that's a dart in the ass. Really no call for such a restriction IMHO.
Davey126 said:
Well that's a dart in the ass. Really no call for such a restriction IMHO.
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I can get the wallpapers to run...just not as wallpapers. Activity Launcher brings them out, but They run over the top of everything. And they aren't gifs so I can't upload them and even if I could i would need to register back with Amazon.
I've been waiting around for more than a week for my second "new" NST to update. It finally did so yesterday. The update has been mentioned on the Mobileread forums and one XDA member has already asked about rooting it so I thought I'd see what I could learn. You apparently won't learn anything from B&N as they either respond as if this is something that should not happen (so beware!) or they say it provides minor enhancements. There is no notice of the update on their cobweb-ridden website for the NST, no opportunity to do a manual update. It takes about a week of WiFi on all the time to catch the rolling push.
Edit: B&N has since posted the update zip on their website. For users with non-US firmwares, I recommend flashing US 1.2.1 firmware (see https://sites.google.com/site/xcdguides/nook/nookB&N). You cannot register 1.2.1 but you can update it before registering. At the "welcome" screen connect the device to your PC and transfer the update zip from B&N. Let the device sleep and it will do the update. Then you can register if you desire.
Edit: The time for OTA updates is past and I'm not sure if devices still running 1.2.1 will act up in any way. Certainly you won't be able to contact B&N servers and this could lead to connection error messages when WiFi is turned on.
What's new?
I can't claim to have done a thorough shakedown but there is no obvious change in the device on FW 1.2.2. I suspect this is a security update to keep the devices in line with new security measures on B&N servers so that owners can still spend money at B&N via the devices But I was curious to see if the cacerts.bks file had been changed since some certificates have already failed (a few of which have been fixed already by @tshoulihane to keep the Kindle app working). No joy there--not that I was surprised. B&N doesn't need cacerts to ensure correct negotiation with their servers via their own apps. Everything seems exactly the same.
To update or not to update
If, like me, you rooted your device earlier with NookManager, the update will fail and your device will spontaneously reboot. This behavior (occurring every Sunday morning as I listened to NPR on the TuneIn app) is what lead me to the conclusion that it was the update process. If you don't give a hoot about the update but you're not keen on having your device reboot on a whim, here is a fix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34433959&postcount=3
Edit: well, that seemed to work at first, but then the weekly reboots began until I finally updated.
I don't know about other rooting methods potentially interfering with the update process.
If you just must have the update, it is likely you will need to restore your device to stock, re-register it, and leave WiFi on for a week or so until the update occurs (I left mine on the Library screen so I would know when a reboot--taking you to Home--occurred).
Edit: at this point, you will have to manually download the 1.2.2 update zip from B&N and manually install it on your device. This will require you to invoke a factory re-image as the update will not work on a rooted device. A NookManager card (even an old one) can be used to start the factory reset. Once that's done and you're at the "Welcome" screen, connect your device to your PC and drag the 1.2.2 update zip to the "Nook" drive. Let the device sleep. Come back in awhile and see if the update zip is still visible on the "Nook" drive. If it's gone, the update has been done. Now for rooting.....
Can I root it?
The short answer is "yes".
NookManager is versatile and wonderful, but it does have a bit of dust on it by now. I plan to look into that and start another thread. For now, there are two files which need to be edited in order to use it successfully with FW 1.2.2. You'll want Notepad++ or similar.
Prepare the NookManager card as described in its thread. Examine the prepared card in your PC. You'll see one partition:
NookManager
In that partition find the folder "scripts". You need to edit these two files:
install_nookmods
install_old_installer
In both files the change is the same. Near the top of the file you will find this line:
Code:
if [ "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.0" -a "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.1" ]; then
You want to change it to look like this:
Code:
if [ "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.0" -a "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.1" -a "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.2"]; then
Not sure how touchy spaces, etc., are, but try to follow what's already there. Save the files and you're good to go.
Now....there is an issue with a few apps like Opera Mobile and Tasker not wanting to install. They are the only two I have encountered so far. Here is the "fix": https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76873102&postcount=5
Thanks!!
It works, Thanks! I just rooted my new NSTG with no issues.
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Hi, I have followed all the steps, but when I restarted my Nook its directly booting into NOOK system instead of NookManager.
Can you please help me here, I don't see any logs to upload.
Thanks
tiniwings said:
Hi, I have followed all the steps, but when I restarted my Nook its directly booting into NOOK system instead of NookManager.
Can you please help me here, I don't see any logs to upload.
Thanks
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If it's not booting off the card then one or more of the files on the card must be damaged. Rather than trying to figure it out, it would be easier to just make a new card (try formatting your old one and writing the image again). I wouldn't even make the changes needed for 1.2.2 until you establish whether the card boots. You don't have to use NookManager, just see if it will boot and then exit if it does. Then you can make the needed changes and try again. If it doesn't boot after you've done the minimal edits, then somehow the card has been mishandled. Be sure to eject the card safely from your PC.
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If it's not booting off the card then one or more of the files on the card must be damaged. Rather than trying to figure it out, it would be easier to just make a new card (try formatting your old one and writing the image again). I wouldn't even make the changes needed for 1.2.2 until you establish whether the card boots. You don't have to use NookManager, just see if it will boot and then exit if it does. Then you can make the needed changes and try again. If it doesn't boot after you've done the minimal edits, then somehow the card has been mishandled. Be sure to eject the card safely from your PC.
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Thanks, I have tried multiple times (Format and reload) but till it does not boot into sdcard. I will try once again from scratch in the weekend.
Great!
Its works perfectly, i rooted my nook simple one touch with update 1.2.2
I am in the UK and have a Nook Simple Touch Glow-light. It was on f/w version 1.2.1 and would not connect to the internet. I downloaded the nook_1_2_update.zip from the USA B&N site at copied it to the Nook using the USB connection from my PC. However it would not update to 1.2.2, the zip file just disappears.
I then used the excellent Nook Region Changer, and changed the Nook to USA region. I again wrote the nook_1_2_update.zip file to the Nook using the USB connection, and after the next wake up cycle on my nook it updated to 1.2.2 and allowed me to register on the USA B&N website and browse books, etc, but not do any social media things, and also I cannot buy books or download free ones as I do not have a USA home address, which is required.
I again used Nook Region Changer and put my nook back to UK version, but this process 'lost' the 1.2.2 update so I am back to square one.
Apparently the two firmware updates to move a USA NST/G to FW 1.2.2 (downloaded from USA B&N site) and the one to ove a UK NST/G to 1.2.2 (downloaded from the now defunct UK B&N website) are different and incompatible.
My questions is "Does anyone have a copy of the UK version of the nook_1_2_update.zip file please?"
I would like to thank you guys at XDA for your very comprehensive and detailed information about the NST/G, and the tools supplied.
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I am in the UK and have a Nook Simple Touch Glow-light. It was on f/w version 1.2.1 and would not connect to the internet. I downloaded the nook_1_2_update.zip from the USA B&N site at copied it to the Nook using the USB connection from my PC. However it would not update to 1.2.2, the zip file just disappears.
I then used the excellent Nook Region Changer, and changed the Nook to USA region. I again wrote the nook_1_2_update.zip file to the Nook using the USB connection, and after the next wake up cycle on my nook it updated to 1.2.2 and allowed me to register on the USA B&N website and browse books, etc, but not do any social media things, and also I cannot buy books or download free ones as I do not have a USA home address, which is required.
I again used Nook Region Changer and put my nook back to UK version, but this process 'lost' the 1.2.2 update so I am back to square one.
Apparently the two firmware updates to move a USA NST/G to FW 1.2.2 (downloaded from USA B&N site) and the one to ove a UK NST/G to 1.2.2 (downloaded from the now defunct UK B&N website) are different and incompatible.
My questions is "Does anyone have a copy of the UK version of the nook_1_2_update.zip file please?"
I would like to thank you guys at XDA for your very comprehensive and detailed information about the NST/G, and the tools supplied.
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There will never be another update other than the US one you have already tried. I think you may be expecting too much from the device at this point. A made-up USA address might be of some use, but I doubt it. Even with US firmware from the US I could never get the Google stuff to work and I just assume that B&N never cared much about updating URLs and APIs for the social media stuff and just wanted to be sure US customers could still purchase books. But that's my somewhat cynical take.
Anyway, you can always go back to US 1.2.2 and then delete ALL the B&N stuff and build your own reader if that suits you. See here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/nst-g-removing-bn-apps-t3972941
Thanks for the quick reply, I will do as you suggest. The Nook is a reasonable little reader and the glowlight is a nice feature.
You are quite right, I think I am expecting a little too much from it.
All the best,
Alan
Hello
I'm looking for update 1.2.2 zip - tried to download from b&n website but its faulty.
I'm trying to turn nook into gps device but cant connect to internet (connecting to wifi but shows network-related error)
I hope version 1.2.2 will fix it.
Thank you
fdxx said:
Hello
I'm looking for update 1.2.2 zip - tried to download from b&n website but its faulty.
I'm trying to turn nook into gps device but cant connect to internet (connecting to wifi but shows network-related error)
I hope version 1.2.2 will fix it.
Thank you
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Faulty? What happens?
Did you remember to do a factory reset before trying the update? You cannot update a rooted device with that zip.
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You cannot update a rooted device with that zip.
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maybe thats the problem... I need to find original 1.2.1 (or something) software first and then update...
region change to US is the way to go with 1.2.2 update
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region change to US is the way to go with 1.2.2 update
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Well, yes. I should have asked that question also...
Where does one download the 1.2.2.zip file? It's not on B&N anywhere I can find.
Thank you.
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Where does one download the 1.2.2.zip file? It's not on B&N anywhere I can find.
Thank you.
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They didn't make it easy.
Go here: https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app...212/~/having-trouble-connecting-to-your-nook?
Scroll down to a list of the various Nook models and click on Nook Simple Touch: 1.2.2
That will drop you down farther on the same page where you'll find manual installation instructions and below that, little pictures of the devices with the word "Download" under each.
Please, someone has the files? The links are down!!!
Thank you
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Please, someone has the files? The links are down!!!
Thank you
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This is a direct link. I just tried it.
https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip
due23 said:
I am in the UK and have a Nook Simple Touch Glow-light. It was on f/w version 1.2.1 and would not connect to the internet. I downloaded the nook_1_2_update.zip from the USA B&N site at copied it to the Nook using the USB connection from my PC. However it would not update to 1.2.2, the zip file just disappears.
I then used the excellent Nook Region Changer, and changed the Nook to USA region. I again wrote the nook_1_2_update.zip file to the Nook using the USB connection, and after the next wake up cycle on my nook it updated to 1.2.2 and allowed me to register on the USA B&N website and browse books, etc, but not do any social media things, and also I cannot buy books or download free ones as I do not have a USA home address, which is required.
I again used Nook Region Changer and put my nook back to UK version, but this process 'lost' the 1.2.2 update so I am back to square one.
Apparently the two firmware updates to move a USA NST/G to FW 1.2.2 (downloaded from USA B&N site) and the one to ove a UK NST/G to 1.2.2 (downloaded from the now defunct UK B&N website) are different and incompatible.
My questions is "Does anyone have a copy of the UK version of the nook_1_2_update.zip file please?"
I would like to thank you guys at XDA for your very comprehensive and detailed information about the NST/G, and the tools supplied.
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I was having this exact problem but I couldn't use the Nook Region Changer because step #4 is to reset the device which I couldn't do because it couldn't connect to the internet (RAGE!!!). I have spent days trying to sort this out it's absolutely ridiculous.
I have finally found this page: https://heeed.net/resetting-a-nook-simple-touch/ which has helped me to reset it to factory settings and get it working to a basic level again without being registered.
I'm furious really that B&N won't give us a working update so we can at least use Wifi on our devices, WTF?! Disgusting customer service! Anyway, hope that link helps someone else!
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I was having this exact problem but I couldn't use the Nook Region Changer because step #4 is to reset the device which I couldn't do because it couldn't connect to the internet (RAGE!!!). I have spent days trying to sort this out it's absolutely ridiculous.
I have finally found this page: https://heeed.net/resetting-a-nook-simple-touch/ which has helped me to reset it to factory settings and get it working to a basic level again without being registered.
I'm furious really that B&N won't give us a working update so we can at least use Wifi on our devices, WTF?! Disgusting customer service! Anyway, hope that link helps someone else!
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Well, I also have learned a bit since my original post. See here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/nst-g-dealing-with-non-us-aka-uk-devices-in-2021.4233411/
I think there are options there which may give you a better result.