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Re: [ROM] 20 Jan Gr5 (6.2.2) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire

Re: [ROM] 20 Jan Gr5 (6.2.2) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire
Noob question: what does it mean to masquerade as s Galaxy Nexus? My Amazon Video Prime account says that my Kindle is not configured to play videos.
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it means your Kindle appears to the market as a Galaxy Tab, meaning that you have the app availability as for the Tab
If already have this rom, then you are rooted which cancels your ability to watch Amazon Prime

You can temp unroot and Amazon Video will work.

Bmcd37 said:
Noob question: what does it mean to masquerade as s Galaxy Nexus? My Amazon Video Prime account says that my Kindle is not configured to play videos.
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The masquerade is a good thing. It lets you see apps on the market that would normally not be viewable, but still work fine on the Kindle Fire.
The issue you are having has really nothing to do with that, and all to do with the fact that you are rooted.
When the Amazon Video app runs (and it basically runs all the time), it looks to see if su is on the device and if it finds it, it will say you can't watch the videos.
You can fix this by using OTA RootKeeper (which you can now see in the Market) and using it to temporarily "un-root". Basically, it moves the su binary to a place that the Amazon Video app doesn't see.
o Get the OTA RootKeeper App https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper and install it.
o Using it, click on the button that says unroot
o Now go to Settings -> Applications -> Running applications and find Amazon Video.
o Click on Force Close
Now you can use the Amazon Video app to watch your videos. After you start Amazon Video and run a video, you can go back and re-Root using OTA Rootkeeper and as long as you don't reboot your device, the Amazon Video will continue work fine as it only looks when it starts.

How should the options be set in OTA root keeper? I have it installed, but not sure which boxes should be checked.

Just press the unroot button... nothing else.

i ve done due with guide in #4 but when i trying buy free movie to check how is working this trick , message are displayed there was an error and your order may not have been processed ... should i try with chcanged proxy settings to us one?
running on 6.2.1 stock rooted

The steps in post #4 kind of assume that you had the ability to play and purchase Amazon Videos before you rooted. It is dealing with the Amazon Video app not allowing you to play content you already have available to you via your Amazon account.
You are talking about getting content for your Amazon Account.
Not being outside of the US, I'm not in that position, but I've read that in order to purchase content outside of the US you need to use a US credit card on your one click purchase options for your Amazon Account.
I'm sure that others outside the US that have done this can chime in.

It definitely rejects a non US credit card but I am not sure if there is a way around this. Not trying to steal anything, just want to buy it. Too bad they don't accept Paypal.
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krelvinaz said:
Just press the unroot button... nothing else.
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After downloading, in 'settings there are 4 boxes,
device rooted which has a check mark
Root permission granted -- unchecked
File system supports root protection -- checked
Protected SU copy available --unchecked.
Is this the way it should be?
My fire is rooted and running MIUI.
Thanks in advance.

bbc0 said:
My fire is rooted and running MIUI.
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You are in the wrong thread if you are using MIUI... This is a thread about Gr5 (6.2.2) - MoDaCo Custom ROM
Is this the way it should be?
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don't know if it works with MIUI at all.
OTA Rootkeeper should look like:
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Sorry. Does OTA Rootkeeper only work with Modaco? I thought it was a pretty general app.

Thanks everyone
I downloaded OTA Rootkeeper, set it up, unrooted and the Amazon Prime Videos started flowing!
OTA Rootkeeper is just what I needed.

OTA Rootkeeper is ROM independent
I just happen to be using MaDaCo GR6 for my Kindle Fire. It's been a breeze getting my Kindle rooted and taking advantage of the Android Universe.

bbc0 said:
Sorry. Does OTA Rootkeeper only work with Modaco? I thought it was a pretty general app.
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No, it works with a lot of roms and devices. However, whether it will work to allow you to use Amazon Video when using the MIUI rom, you would need to check with a MIUI thread which is why I said that. They would be able to give you a more accurate idea if you can do that with that rom. I've never tried MIUI.
I know that on some roms, Amazon Videos won't work regardless of what you do to view paid and account accessible videos.
As for OTA Rootkeeper, Even on the Kindle Fire, it doesn't work the same as it does on other devices where in some cases, it can actually prevent an OTA update from removing root (hence the name). That part of it doesn't work on the Kindle Fire since the OTA updates wipe the /system directory completely when they update.
With the stock roms and roms which uses stock like setups, OTA Rootkeeper works good for hiding being rooted by the Amazon Video app.

good explanation. Thanks.

how does the masquerade work. I registered my kindle to the app market after installing gr6 but it still shows up as a kindle... where do i go to change that?
thanks

theannihilator said:
how does the masquerade work. I registered my kindle to the app market after installing gr6 but it still shows up as a kindle... where do i go to change that?
thanks
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How do you know that it's showing up as a Kindle? I know it's probably a dumb question, but where do you look to see what the Market sees your device as?
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Bmcd37 said:
How do you know that it's showing up as a Kindle? I know it's probably a dumb question, but where do you look to see what the Market sees your device as?
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market.android.com
login
market account
settings
but i already found my answer. i did a market search for tesla led (device specific led program apparently) it showed up with the gr6 rom but not with cm7/9 and stock roms.

but honestly I prefer GR6 to cm7/9. I like cm9 better than cm7 due to the fact cm9 is closer to vanilla than cm7 but it would be better if it had galaxy tab mask on the android market

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Hey guys! This is just a post that I will be fixing as time passes for the Moto G 2014. It will be an index of ROMs, Kernels and development of the device! It is intended to help users get a start with their device and find content fast and easily.
Rooting, Bootloader unlocking and recovery flashing guides:
[GUIDE][ROOT][Recovery][titan]Root your Moto G 2nd Gen by @suhas.holla
[GUIDE]Unlock Bootloader - Moto G (2nd Gen) by @Falcon G
[TOOL][WINDOWS] FLASH boot and recovery by @mnishamk
ROMs:
Stock:
Moto G (2014) Factory Firmware Images by @lost101
[SYSTEM] Moto G (2014) System Partition and boot image by @CedArctic
Mods:
[FIX][BOOT][LOGO][titan] Remove Unlocked Bootloader Warning by @rafaelbrunner
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Nice will link to my FAQ

Is this thread meant for 1st Gen of Moto G?
Coz there is no Photo of 2nd Gen Moto G...
Please clarify before you add contents...

whatever7276 said:
Is this thread meant for 1st Gen of Moto G?
Coz there is no Photo of 2nd Gen Moto G...
Please clarify before you add contents...
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This forum is specifically for the 2014 version (so 2nd gen) of the Moto G.
Unfortunately, it seems that the picture in the first post is a bit confusing, since it's indeed a pic of the 1st gen ...
Might be a good idea to change that.
I have taken a look around the web, but can't directly find a comparable banner for the 2nd gen that doesn't also include a "buy now" link or a watermark .. this is the best I've been able to find:

Hello Everyone
I Don't want to bother anyone here...But I purchased My New Moto G 2014 edition A Month Ago...
I am Not a developer or anything...just a noob in operating android..Don't know how to root or anything...just impressed by these things that by rooting your phone can be done.
So can i question here about my queries :
1. Is it safe to Root My phone? As i read somewhere that i shouldn't root my phone it will cause my warranty of the phone to end.
2. if it is safe, can I have a proper guide to root my phone from a noob's point of view. With pictures and a bit of text will be very good.
3. A bit more guide on how to have lollipop on my phone after rooting my phone.
4. I also wanted to know about CyanogenMod what is this.
I had operated an iphone 3gs Unlocked with cydia in it.

luffydrawat said:
I Don't want to bother anyone here...But I purchased My New Moto G 2014 edition A Month Ago...
I am Not a developer or anything...just a noob in operating android..Don't know how to root or anything...just impressed by these things that by rooting your phone can be done.
So can i question here about my queries :
1. Is it safe to Root My phone? As i read somewhere that i shouldn't root my phone it will cause my warranty of the phone to end.
2. if it is safe, can I have a proper guide to root my phone from a noob's point of view. With pictures and a bit of text will be very good.
3. A bit more guide on how to have lollipop on my phone after rooting my phone.
4. I also wanted to know about CyanogenMod what is this.
I had operated an iphone 3gs Unlocked with cydia in it.
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Dont root your phone till you get an official lollipop update because then you will need to unroot it back to install lollipop. It will be rolled out very soon.

Shre.K said:
Dont root your phone till you get an official lollipop update because then you will need to unroot it back to install lollipop. It will be rolled out very soon.
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Thanks Buddy i was just thinking to root it....it was good that i asked my question here.

Will flashing the logo.bin affect OTA?

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hi guys
is any g 2014 made in usa or all is made in china?

momad g said:
hi guys
is any g 2014 made in usa or all is made in china?
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all are made in China mate. It doesnt matter whether its made in US or China. If there's any problem, we have XDA or just blame it on Moto.
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MilkyJoePD said:
Will flashing the logo.bin affect OTA?
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Yes, it may. Any such changes made can affect OTA. Keep it real and original till you get lollipop update. Expect it on any December date.

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Is the logo.bin in system? So flashing just the system will put everything back ready for OTA?
Also, I've tried flashing recovery but never got it to work. Will I need to flash stock recovery as well, or does it revert back to stock after a reboot?

I'd like to suggest using a more specific title than Moto G (2014) if you mean 2nd gen. 2014 can be interpretted as developments in 2014. I bought my phone in Aug 2014, but I'm told it's 1st gen. Now I will try and find the forum for my phone (it's not this one).

5.0
Hey, I was wondering if anyone in the Netherlands has received the 5.0 update already. I have the XT1068 and I still haven't received the update.

_sanderb said:
Hey, I was wondering if anyone in the Netherlands has received the 5.0 update already. I have the XT1068 and I still haven't received the update.
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Post #71:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/5-0-1-begun-to-roll-to-moto-g-2014-t2978556/page8

In the first post there is no link to the Ultimate Modding Tool made by luca20400: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/ultimate-moto-g-2014-toolkit-t2979862
It's working also on Linux and Mac !

MilkyJoePD said:
Is the logo.bin in system? So flashing just the system will put everything back ready for OTA?
Also, I've tried flashing recovery but never got it to work. Will I need to flash stock recovery as well, or does it revert back to stock after a reboot?
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no logo.bin is not in system and should not stop OTA even if you modify it to fix the bootloader message
as far as im aware all you need to get matching boot.img , /system folder and recovery.img , but these need to be correct version for the OTA update you received (either in zip or OTA)
for example the currently 'leaked' OTA for 5.0.2 xt1068 from india will only update if is finds dsds retall ALL version .23
it will not install over .14 or .27 versions.

i think its time for the OP to update this. so many freshy news and this is what? abandoned?

FireTV Stick (FTVS) Root & Firmware Updates

I'm seeing multiple references to rooted sticks, but no guides.
I'm guessing those that have done it are coming from the FireTV original.
Who has successfully rooted the FireTV Stick?
What Firmware was device successfully rooted with?
Can Android OS be changed to a different ROM?
I have 2 that I got on the $19 promotion and don't want to plug them in if there is a chance I can root first.

cre8er said:
I'm seeing multiple references to rooted sticks, but no guides.
I'm guessing those that have done it are coming from the FireTV original.
Who has successfully rooted the FireTV Stick?
What Firmware was device successfully rooted with?
Can Android OS be changed to a different ROM?
I have 2 that I got on the $19 promotion and don't want to plug them in if there is a chance I can root first.
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Nobody. The firetv stick cannot be rooted currently on any firmware. Standard fire tv's could be rooted as of 1 or two firmware revisions ago.
Edit - looks like there might be a potential hardware root referenced here:
http://www.gtvhacker.com/index.php/Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick​
They had something similar posted for the original fire tv but noone has been able to reproduce it to my knowledge.
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collindv said:
Nobody. The firetv stick cannot be rooted currently on any firmware. Standard fire tv's could be rooted as of 1 or two firmware revisions ago.
Edit - looks like there might be a potential hardware root referenced here:
http://www.gtvhacker.com/index.php/Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick​
They had something similar posted for the original fire tv but noone has been able to reproduce it to my knowledge.
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Someone should OUT those gtvhacker guys, they are always "first" with these sorts of "news" items , but often its made up and they cant even give directions to reproduce.

Connecting it to computer is straight forward however I am did not get the whole thing is happening after.

It's a hardware hack, can't flash unless you feel comfortable soldering to points on the board.
http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stick-rooted-via-hardware-soldering-method/

Hard to imagine this thing isn't rootable. There is a section in the FireStick settings that allow you to enter ADB commands.
S5 tap'n

So I guess, using Kingoroot also won't root this device?

rom4nik said:
So I guess, using Kingoroot also won't root this device?
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You "guess" correctly

I used the fire tv guide and rooted my Fire stick just fine. I have kodi on it as we speak. You dont plug it into the computer. You plug it into the tv and get the IP address and install everything via wifi

Desertio said:
I used the fire tv guide and rooted my Fire stick just fine. I have kodi on it as we speak. You dont plug it into the computer. You plug it into the tv and get the IP address and install everything via wifi
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You don't need root to install Kodi. How do you know you are rooted?

Desertio said:
I used the fire tv guide and rooted my Fire stick just fine. I have kodi on it as we speak. You dont plug it into the computer. You plug it into the tv and get the IP address and install everything via wifi
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Say again? Which guide?

Although ADB is often used for rooting other devices it does not mean there is root on the stick. The KODI installation guides refer to "ADB sideloading" and this has nothing to do with root. I assume this is a missunderstanding by Desertio.

jpeg42 said:
You don't need root to install Kodi. How do you know you are rooted?
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Pretty sure he doesn't understand the difference

I do understand the difference however I did misspeak. I apologize. I was taking about fire TV whilst posting about the stick. Again. I apologize
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No More Rooting Amazon Fire's for now.
KLit75 said:
Say again? Which guide?
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New Fire TV 51.1.6.2 & Fire TV Stick 54.1.2.2 software updates released (Root Blocked as of August 2015).
I have rooted many many units. I can't figure out these new units yet though. It's like the Apple TV 3 all over again. Crap !

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786505
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cre8er said:
I'm seeing multiple references to rooted sticks, but no guides.
I'm guessing those that have done it are coming from the FireTV original.
Who has successfully rooted the FireTV Stick?
What Firmware was device successfully rooted with?
Can Android OS be changed to a different ROM?
I have 2 that I got on the $19 promotion and don't want to plug them in if there is a chance I can root first.
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Thx for your thread. Sadly pirates take your thread for its own topics
I wanna go back to your first post.
For about 3 weeks I hardware-root the EMMC of a FireTV-Stick.
Difficult but possible I root succesfull the stock firmware: 54.1.1.0_user_110031420
My sources for the solder points where gtv-hacker or now known as exploiteers:
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From here.
Two importand facts, I dont know before:
You dont have to connect the stick with usb-power to get access to the nand!
The ground (gnd) solder point should go from the marked-gnd-point to the hdmi/usb shield to the gnd-point on your board. 1 hole wire is good.
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Here is Video, when fully-connected:
And the console when conected: (command: mount | under lubuntu 14 | all the sda's are from the stick)
All as gallery. (THX imgur!)
What I would like to find out with your help, before I root the next device or somebody, would be to find out what is the newest hardware-rootable stock firmware from amazon, where I should update, before making a hardware-root.
Because at the moment there is no pre-Rooted rom's like, like builded from rbox or realbbb for the Fire-TV-Box-1. Also there is no unlocked-bootloader or custom recovery.
I like the hardware from the stick for that prices! And the software is getting better and better.
Sadly I had some problems with rbox x-posed modules, see here. (Got muted kodi, when enabled)
So theese are my informations about rooing an fire tv stick.
Greetings by I_did_it_just_tmrrow

can we load on a new fire tv stick one or two revision ago to root it?
Thanks

Tungsten c said:
can we load on a new fire tv stick one or two revision ago to root it?
Thanks
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1. Downgrades are not possible
2. There was never a software-rootable stock fw from amazon for the stick
Just look here in the future.
Greetings by I_did_it_just_tmrrow

jpeg42 said:
You don't need root to install Kodi. How do you know you are rooted?
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That made me chuckle Kodi can be installed on any android update as long as you allow unknown sources
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Way to root your 4th gen amazon device !

Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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Thanks for the discovery! I'm sure it'll save a ton of people the hassle of having to downgrade and upgrade to get onto 4.5.2.
This likely also means that it'll work on the Fire HD 6 and 7.

FotixChiang said:
Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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Generic nature of this pup suggest it should also work with 4.5.4 unless Amazon has taken explicit steps to block. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. There is not a lot of western buzz around Kingroot and other mainstream boards haven't pumped it (yet). Certainly one to watch.

Davey126 said:
Generic nature of this pup suggest it should also work with 4.5.4 unless Amazon has taken explicit steps to block. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. There is not a lot of western buzz around Kingroot and other mainstream boards haven't pumped it (yet). Certainly one to watch.
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So I suggest using it only for root. then remove KingUser and install SuperSU.
Some guys will test it tonight. and you can wait for good news.

FotixChiang said:
Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks

dk1keith said:
How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks
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Wrong forum. Try here: forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv

dk1keith said:
How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks
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sorry. i dont have fire tv , so i cannot test it.
and i checked the web, but did not find any info about rooting fire TV on its official page.

支持国产
居然是国产的，吓到我了，支持国产，啪啪啪~

Got my Fire 4.5.3 King Rooted, now what?
Can I adb install a gapps package? Which one? What about a custom recovery? A Rom?

I would not recommend adb install. The steps once rooted would be the same as with 3rd gen devices. Adb install is more risky.
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Can I adb install a gapps package? Which one? What about a custom recovery? A Rom?
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Congrats! No custom recovery on 4.x as bootloader remains locked. Keep in mind stock recovery is next to useless...careful what you do with root.

So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?

barnacker said:
So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?
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Why are you not able to install supersu? Errors, messages? Also, how are you confirming root access (other than kingroot saying so)?

Will this work on fOS 4.5.3 on Saturn?? I'm asking because I can't do chinese xD and I do not want to install more bloatware

XxD34THxX said:
Will this work on fOS 4.5.3 on Saturn?? I'm asking because I can't do chinese xD and I do not want to install more bloatware
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Wouldn't hurt to try.
If anything, you can just install it.

It rebooted the device at ~20% then my gut took a downward turn... Uninstalled the app.. My experience is that whenever my gut warns me, go with it. Rarely wrong...

barnacker said:
So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?
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I recommend you the tutorial of firephone to get supersu installed.

Can someone confirm if it is supposed to reboot?

XxD34THxX said:
Can someone confirm if it is supposed to reboot?
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You can check troubleshooting section part 4 from tutorial posted in post #17 and see if it fits your device, where OP stated something about unexpected rebooting while rooting device with simcard from specific operator with kingsroot...

Damn, looks like it won't work on Saturn... Still get a reboot after a reset

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The 6th Gen HD8 is very similar to the 5th gen HD8.
Most of the directions (rooting, restoring...) will be the same

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Is there a tutorial on rooting and custom ROMS for the Fire HD 8 2016?

Jackie78 said:
Is there a tutorial on rooting and custom ROMS for the Fire HD 8 2016?
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there are no custom roms
rooting is unclear, it might be possible with Kingroot , if KingRoot works it may take several attempts
Kingroot thread KingRoot thread

Thanks, why is the situation so unclear, is the device to new? When would you expect that more details become clear on how to root the latest Fire HD from 2016?

Jackie78 said:
Thanks, why is the situation so unclear, is the device to new? When would you expect that more details become clear on how to root the latest Fire HD from 2016?
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Hasn't been many reports about rooting the 2016 model yet.
I've seen most people replying that it can't be rooted, but a couple that they could root
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Labs

If Kingroot does work it could take up to 6 attempts before successful
and Kingroot is updated fairly often, once a month or so
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Labs

Is there any danger using Kingroot, i.e. bricking the device?

Jackie78 said:
Is there any danger using Kingroot, i.e. bricking the device?
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Very little risk of bricking with kingroot
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Labs

Thank you very much, just one more question: Without root, is it able to install the Google play store, and which APKs do I need in which order?

Jackie78 said:
Thank you very much, just one more question: Without root, is it able to install the Google play store, and which APKs do I need in which order?
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root isn't necessary for google framework and play store
the Supertool can be used or manually with adb or just a file manager
only four apps are needed
see the Index
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/index-amazon-fire-hd-8-hd-10-5th-gen-t3214218
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I received my Fire HD 8 a few weeks ago, installed Google Play Store and Google Play Services from day 1, and it's been running smoothly since then.
Yesterday, I installed a system monitoring app and found out I constantly have system_server process running, with 30% CPU usage on average.
Does anybody have an idea of what this system_server process is, and why it uses so much CPU?

2016 Fire HD 8
Hey everyone this is my first time posting and this is my first Android device, well second if you count the short time I had a Note7 lol.
I have the Google play store installed and working but I am trying to connect my playstation 4 controller but its not working. It connects and is shown under bluetooth devices but no functionality. Just trying to play PS4 remote play on it. The remote play works with the on screen controlls but they are terrible. Any help would be great as I am trying to pull away from the Apple products. Thank you everyone!

I ran the install-play-store bat, and the play store seemed to install ok on my hd8/6th gen. However, the removal of lock screen ads didn't work.... or at least not yet. Upon reboot, it initially showed a Google background/wallpaper (pic of some mountain or something) but then the amazon ad quickly appeared over it. Maybe this will kick in after some time and a few reboots...?

seenhear said:
I ran the install-play-store bat, and the play store seemed to install ok on my hd8/6th gen. However, the removal of lock screen ads didn't work.... or at least not yet. Upon reboot, it initially showed a Google background/wallpaper (pic of some mountain or something) but then the amazon ad quickly appeared over it. Maybe this will kick in after some time and a few reboots...?
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I have the same problem. Installed google apps successfully. But could not get rid of the lock screen ads.
I wonder can I get google now luncher without rooting(Since at the moment we can not root). Of course, the best option is cyanogen mod but I think we gotta wait for it.

Seer-dar said:
I have the same problem. Installed google apps successfully. But could not get rid of the lock screen ads.
I wonder can I get google now luncher without rooting(Since at the moment we can not root). Of course, the best option is cyanogen mod but I think we gotta wait for it.
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removal of lock screen Ads requires root
stock launcher should be replaceable see
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192

Awesome! Thank you again!

Just brought this device today, set it up and everything was working fine. Now that I installed this update, it only boots into recovery. I'm not an android noob, but I don't want to mess up this device just in case I take it back tomorrow. Any help will be gratefully appreciated.

sd_shadow said:
removal of lock screen Ads requires root
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I didn't need root, the following worked on my Fire HD 8 6th generation (2016):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/removing-lock-screen-ads-root-t3218946