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[[[OUTDATED]]] [TUT] Your Kindle | ROOTED | NO OTA'ED | SAFESTRAPPED

OUTDATED
TUTORIAL ONLY FOR KINDLE FIRE HDX 7
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK / RUIN YOUR PHONE IN ANY WAY.
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Introduction:
The main question is: Why we wanna root this tablet and install SAFESTRAP?​The purpose of this tutorial is to make the tablet ready to save the stock rom with SAFESTRAP and get a rooted device which is able to get googleplay store and an alternative launcher, maybe if you want i can add a section which contains how to SAFESTRAP the stock rom right and how you flash your first custom rom to your device. Let me know if you want this?!
Ok here we go
It is very important that you DON'T let your kindle updating.
Disable WLAN and enable AIRPLANE-MODE to supress it.
Then look in "settings" -> "device" -> which "version" do u have?
If you have 13.3.0.5 begin with reading at step 1a) ( thank you @Grtschnk )
If you have 13.3.1.0 begin with reading at step 2a)
If you have 13.3.2.4 begin with reading at step 3a)
If you have 13.3.2.5 or 13.3.2.6 use this Tutorial from 058515471 (he explains a rollback)
If you have any other version let me know!
Download:
Tools (you need them all):
KFHDX ToolKit v0.95 -> Link
Safestrap -> Link
Firmware (you need at least the 13.3.2.4 version)
13.3.0.5 -> Link ||| Mirror-Link (mediafire) ||| Mirror-Link (devhost)
13.3.1.0 -> Link ||| Mirror-Link (devhost)
13.3.2.4 -> Link ||| Mirror-Link (devhost)
Installation:
1a) Ok you have the version 13.3.0.5 installed
connect your kindle with the PC
enable "ADB" and "unknown source blabla" in your "settings"
download the firmware 13.3.1.0 and put it in the "internal storage" of you kindle
restart your kindle one time
make sure you have WLAN disabled and AIRPLANE-MODE enabled
press the "check for update" button in your "settings" -> "device" menu
now it told you that there is an update
press ok and let him update (WITH WLAN OFF!!!! CHECK IT!!)
restart the kindle
now you have the version 13.3.1.0 installed
now we have to update to 13.3.2.4
download the firmware 13.3.2.4 and put it in the "internal storage" of you kindle and delete the firmware 13.3.1.0.bin file
restart your kindle one time
make sure you have WLAN disabled and AIRPLANE-MODE enabled
press the "check for update" button in your "settings" -> "device" menu
now it told you that there is an update
press ok and let him update (WITH WLAN OFF!!!! CHECK IT!!)
restart the kindle
now you have the version 13.3.2.4 installed
to check this go to "settings" -> "device" and read
if you see under version 13.3.2.4_********* then you are READY to root and the following steps
make sure your kindle has enough battery
make sure you have the KFHDX ToolKit on your computer
start KFHDX
now choose option "4" -> let him install it
now choose option "1" -> towelroot your phone now (if you performed the steps before you can answer the question with "N")
after you rooted your phone we test if the root was successful
in KFHDX main menu choose option "7" -> then "4" -> if it shows rooted you have to install the SuperSU App with the option "1"
then you can go back to KFHDX main menu and disable the OTA update with option "6"
run the SuperSU app one time and update the binaries if he asks (but with "NORMAL" mode not "CWM/blablastuff")
ok now you have to install SAFESTRAP download this SAFESTRAP version if you completed the steps before correctly
install the SAFESTRAP app
accept the disclamer if you accept it
now check the version in the lower left corner it has to show 3.75 if this is correct
press "install recovery", it takes not very long - after this step you have successfully installed your recovery
2a) Ok you have the version 13.3.1.0 installed
connect your kindle with the PC
enable "ADB" and "unknown source blabla" in your "settings"
download the firmware 13.3.2.4 and put it in the "internal storage" of you kindle
restart your kindle one time
make sure you have WLAN disabled and AIRPLANE-MODE enabled
press the "check for update" button in your "settings" -> "device" menu
now it told you that there is an update
press ok and let him update (WITH WLAN OFF!!!! CHECK IT!!)
restart the kindle
now you have the version 13.3.2.4 installed
to check this go to "settings" -> "device" and read
if you see under version 13.3.2.4_********* then you are READY to root and the following steps
make sure your kindle has enough battery
make sure you have the KFHDX ToolKit on your computer
start KFHDX
now choose option "4" -> let him install it
now choose option "1" -> towelroot your phone now (if you performed the steps before you can answer the question with "N")
after you rooted your phone we test if the root was successful
in KFHDX main menu choose option "7" -> then "4" -> if it shows rooted you have to install the SuperSU App with the option "1"
then you can go back to KFHDX main menu and disable the OTA update with option "6"
run the SuperSU app one time and update the binaries if he asks (but with "NORMAL" mode not "CWM/blablastuff")
ok now you have to install SAFESTRAP download this SAFESTRAP version if you completed the steps before correctly
install the SAFESTRAP app
accept the disclamer if you accept it
now check the version in the lower left corner it has to show 3.75 if this is correct
press "install recovery", it takes not very long - after this step you have successfully installed your recovery
3a) Ok you have the version 13.3.2.4 installed
connect your kindle with the PC
enable "ADB" and "unknown source blabla" in your "settings"
make sure your kindle has enough battery
make sure you have the KFHDX ToolKit on your computer
start KFHDX
now choose option "4" -> let him install it
now choose option "1" -> towelroot your phone now (if you performed the step before you can answer the question with "N")
after you rooted your phone we test if the root was successful
in KFHDX main menu choose option "7" -> then "4" -> if it shows rooted you have to install the SuperSU App with the option "1"
then you can go back to KFHDX main menu and disable the OTA update with option "6"
run the SuperSU app one time and update the binaries if he asks (but with "NORMAL" mode not "CWM/blablastuff")
ok now you have to install SAFESTRAP download this SAFESTRAP version if you completed the steps before correctly
install the SAFESTRAP app
accept the disclamer if you accept it
now check the version in the lower left corner it has to show 3.75 if this is correct
press "install recovery", it takes not very long - after this step you have successfully installed your recovery
Credits:
Thanks to Faznx92 for your awesome KFHDX ToolKit!!!
Thanks to ggow for your awesome HDX Nexus ROM v2.0.1!!!
Thanks to Hashcode for your awesome SAFESTRAP!!!
Thanks to 058515471 for your Tutorial!!!

I have 13.3.2.5 and rooted my device the same way like 2a without rollback to 13.3.2.4

mucha0815 said:
I have 13.3.2.5 and rooted my device the same way like 2a without rollback to 13.3.2.4
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yea sure you are able to root your phone but with your version you arent able to SAFESTRAP it. :cyclops:
And SAFESTRAP is the first step to a custom rom. so i focused on this point. :fingers-crossed:

taette said:
yea sure you are able to root your phone but with your version you arent able to SAFESTRAP it. :cyclops:
And SAFESTRAP is the first step to a custom rom. so i focused on this point. :fingers-crossed:
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Really? I was always under the impression that you could use Safestrap up to 14/13.3.2.3.6.

mucha0815 said:
I have 13.3.2.5 and rooted my device the same way like 2a without rollback to 13.3.2.4
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EncryptedCurse said:
Really? I was always under the impression that you could use Safestrap up to 14/13.3.2.3.6.
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i have accidently updated to 13.3.2.5 and so i have to roll back to 13.3.1.0 to get SAFESTRAP working -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556677
But maybe it works

taette said:
i have accidently updated to 13.3.2.5 and so i have to roll back to 13.3.1.0 to get SAFESTRAP working -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556677
But maybe it works
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Safestrap works in mine 13.3.2.5, i also got the Nexus Rom running on it without any problems.

mucha0815 said:
Safestrap works in mine 13.3.2.5, i also got the Nexus Rom running on it without any problems.
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oh okay good to know, i was a bit confused at first and no one gave me an answer in Q&A Forum so i rolled back and SAFESTRAP'ed it till i updated to 13.3.2.4
thank you mucha0815

Need help upgrading
Hi,
thanks for the effort and the great description in this tutorial.
Unfortunately I already used the toolkit on my Kindle HDX 7 with 13.3.0.5 before I read this article. I want to have the newest ROM before rooting it and installing the apps, lauchner, etc. that I want to use.
For the upgrade I uninstalled Safestrap and enabled OTA on the Stock ROM in flight mode. I put the 13.3.1.0 in Internal Storage but the System will not recognize it. I found many tutorials on the Forum how to downgrade or manually install an upgrade, but no answer to my specific problem.
Can you provide a link or even a detailled instruction, what to do?
THANKS !!!
Carsten

attaras said:
Hi,
thanks for the effort and the great description in this tutorial.
Unfortunately I already used the toolkit on my Kindle HDX 7 with 13.3.0.5 before I read this article. I want to have the newest ROM before rooting it and installing the apps, lauchner, etc. that I want to use.
For the upgrade I uninstalled Safestrap and enabled OTA on the Stock ROM in flight mode. I put the 13.3.1.0 in Internal Storage but the System will not recognize it. I found many tutorials on the Forum how to downgrade or manually install an upgrade, but no answer to my specific problem.
Can you provide a link or even a detailled instruction, what to do?
THANKS !!!
Carsten
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Thank you
Do u disabled the OTA update function with KFHDX TOOLKIT?
then you have to enable it again with MainMenu option "7" and in more menu enable it again. After that follow the instructions in the steps above.
If this doesn't work send me a pm and I look into it. Hopefully we can solve this problem

Trouble getting the Towelroot / ADB driver running
Hi taette,
thanks again for your work, I'm sure a looot of people have been waiting for this, at least I have! Thumbs up!! :good:
I got my KFHDX7 yesterday (bought it freshly in Germany for 99€) and it came with firmware 13.3.2.1! Super!
However, following your tutorial 2a), I receive this error when trying to use towel root:
Towelroot log
[*] Installing Towelroot...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
** daemon still not runningerror: cannot connect to daemon
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
- waiting for device -
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
error: cannot connect to daemon
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
- waiting for device -
So I have to admit here, I'm not that smart and have trouble interpreting above log. I assume my ADB driver is not installed correctly? - I tried various ways installing and deinstalling the driver, but im running in circles :crying:
I'm trying to make it as easy as possible to troubleshoot, therefore I took some screenshots regarding my ADB driver and attached them.
Do you or somebody else have a clue what I could try out?

Absolutely great Tutorial! Awesome, everything worked perfectly.

mucha0815 said:
I have 13.3.2.5 and rooted my device the same way like 2a without rollback to 13.3.2.4
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mucha0815 said:
Safestrap works in mine 13.3.2.5, i also got the Nexus Rom running on it without any problems.
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Yup, I did the same thing, works great!
Thanks for great tutorial and help in my own thread taette!
And thanks mucha0815 for the info that it works with 13.3.2.5 without a rollback!

mattzipan said:
Hi taette,
thanks again for your work, I'm sure a looot of people have been waiting for this, at least I have! Thumbs up!! :good:
I got my KFHDX7 yesterday (bought it freshly in Germany for 99€) and it came with firmware 13.3.2.1! Super!
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So I have to admit here, I'm not that smart and have trouble interpreting above log. I assume my ADB driver is not installed correctly? - I tried various ways installing and deinstalling the driver, but im running in circles :crying:
I'm trying to make it as easy as possible to troubleshoot, therefore I took some screenshots regarding my ADB driver and attached them.
Do you or somebody else have a clue what I could try out?
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Yes i would say that ADB driver isnt correctly installed. do u use KFHDX to install it? Are u sure, that you enabled ADB in settings and unknown sources?
my system:
flintston314 said:
Absolutely great Tutorial! Awesome, everything worked perfectly.
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nexusBOb said:
Yup, I did the same thing, works great!
Thanks for great tutorial and help in my own thread taette!
And thanks mucha0815 for the info that it works with 13.3.2.5 without a rollback!
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Thank you guys :laugh::victory::good:

mattzipan said:
So I have to admit here, I'm not that smart and have trouble interpreting above log. I assume my ADB driver is not installed correctly? - I tried various ways installing and deinstalling the driver, but im running in circles :crying:
I'm trying to make it as easy as possible to troubleshoot, therefore I took some screenshots regarding my ADB driver and attached them.
Do you or somebody else have a clue what I could try out?
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Hey i had the same here (including that the the installer said all is fine),
i uninstalled the driver from windows device manager (with hdx adb on plugged in) and reconnected the hdx back to the pc, the correct driver was installed and it worked.
i tried to install the driver from android sdk (with amazon repo) first but it doesnt help..
@taette: thank you for the nice tutorial

A "BIG" vote of thanks for this!! It worked perfect on my Kindle HDX 13.3.2.6---It's a great tutorial.
Well done my friend!

4.5.1
Long story short:
My kindle has updated to 4.5.1 and previous safestrap and mod appears to be wiped.
Will this tut work for me?
Long Story:
So, I modded mine HDX 7 a while back (8 months ish) using safestrap and tuts from on here. I was showing off my HDX to someone yesterday who wanted to see what the original interface was like, so i switched back to the stock ROM and when they were playing about the system updated to 4.5.1.
It looks like this has wiped my tablets safestrap and other rom.
Will this tut be useful or will it brick my tablet???
thanks

OurFriendIrony said:
Long story short:
My kindle has updated to 4.5.1 and previous safestrap and mod appears to be wiped.
Will this tut work for me?
Long Story:
So, I modded mine HDX 7 a while back (8 months ish) using safestrap and tuts from on here. I was showing off my HDX to someone yesterday who wanted to see what the original interface was like, so i switched back to the stock ROM and when they were playing about the system updated to 4.5.1.
It looks like this has wiped my tablets safestrap and other rom.
Will this tut be useful or will it brick my tablet???
thanks
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Is SAFESTRAP active? can you choose between "recovery" and "continue" when you start your kindle?
normally when you use 13.4.5.1 you dont have root and so you cant use SAFESTRAP and cant use this tutorial

No, I dont get the safestrap page popup
It's kind of rendered the tablet useless. Amazon limit so much stuff, it really annoys me.
The update must have been targetting the safestrap stuff.
Anyone have a workaround?

OurFriendIrony said:
No, I dont get the safestrap page popup
It's kind of rendered the tablet useless. Amazon limit so much stuff, it really annoys me.
The update must have been targetting the safestrap stuff.
Anyone have a workaround?
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You have to wait for a new root methode.
Or with some luck: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/downgrade-hdx-7-4-5-1-to-3-2-t2956953

Very nice tutorial. It's a real shame, this tablet "had" potential. Hashcode's safestrap was the closest the device came to touching an unlock. My only reason for keeping this tablet the time I did was I had prime. It was great, while it lasted. Sold mine to a family friend and bought a Tab Pro. tisk tisk. I was planning a gui for the toolkit and mac/linux support, but it's just not working out. To anyone interested, you should take a look at the toolkit source, you might learn something (I sure as hell did.) I will try to answer any questions regarding the toolkit that weren't previously answered.
fyi I may (more then likely not) update the toolkit in the future but as of now it's frozen solid.

[GUIDE] Flashing ROMs to the Vivo Air

Alright, so following some prodding, searching, and questioning, I flashed MIUI V6 to my BLU Vivo Air alongside TWRP.
I will update this post with a detailed, step-by-step guide including my own personal mirrors for your convenience and those of you without 4PDA accounts, which is the Russian equivalent of XDA.
Upon booting, I noticed apps force closing without being launched. Namely Hangouts and Newsstand. I'm sure reinstalling them will resolve the issue rather quickly.
Stay tuned for updates.
Update 1:
TWRP had difficulty mounting data and cache for me, and was unable to format them. This led to applications force closing, window mishaps, and accounts glitching out. I just flashed Carliv recovery, and flashed MIUI with it. Flashing gapps at the moment, and will update you on my progress.
Update 2:
Currently attempting to format data (success), cache (success), and dalvik (success).
Update 3:
Rebooting into MIUI V6, checking if I've entered a bootloop.
5 seconds - Boot animation reached, "MIUI Pro."
165 seconds - Still booting.
180 seconds - Setup screen reached, MIUI V6 flashed successfully.
Update 4:
Google apps flashed successfully, no redraws or force closes this time. Had an issue with the keyboard not registering as being selected, Google voice typing appeared as the default. Pull down notification shader and "choose input method" to select MIUI Smart Keyboard. Signed into Google successfully. Will run preliminary tests on video playback, camera, and multitasking.
Guide:
If you mess up your phone, it is on you, and I am not to be held liable for your actions. This is your responsibility. A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine. With that out of the way, if you encounter troubles, I am more than happy to help you.
Step 1:
Root your phone using one of the links provided. Click HERE for method 1, or HERE for method 2. I personally used method 1 because it was the first I saw. They both get the job done.
Step 2:
Install THIS application (Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources), and install a recovery. I installed Carliv recovery, and had no problems with it. You can also install TWRP, however, it had issues mounting data and cache. This left it unable to factory reset when I flashed MIUI, which subsequently led to problems. I do not recommend flashing TWRP - You have been warned. Carliv recovery says it can't "mount" cache, although when formatting it does so without a problem. I believe Carliv is supposed to be touch-based, although the touches weren't responding for me. The controls are as follows: Volume +/- for navigating, Power for selecting, and the Back key for, you guessed it, going back.
Step 3:
Install MIUI V6, located HERE, and then install Google Apps, located HERE. After installing, factory reset the device from recovery and reboot into the system. I posted my timestamps at the top of the post, so you can get an idea of how long your flash/boot process should take.
Step 4:
Basic setup. Be ready to fix your keyboard if you had the same issue I did, which isn't even necessarily a problem. Choose WLAN network and sign into your accounts, then you're good to go.
To root the ROM, I recommend finding "iRoot" for your computer. Then boot to recovery and install the SuperSU zip, as it's better than the root app which comes with the iRoot method.
Enjoy your ROM, and be sure to thank our Ruski comrades over at 4PDA!
Special thanks to @DvDwx. (research), @itsJohnuno (answers), and @Milly7 (testing).
All download links are being hosted by me, and I recommend creating mirrors of your own as safety precautions in the event that the files are removed or become unavailable.
Have a phenomenal day or night, possibly even both. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

Nice Guide ;D

DvDwx. said:
Nice Guide ;D
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Push that Guide to Android Development thread, that is a ROM ;D
We need talk with our Forum Administrator to Manage some Topics and Fuse KAZAM Tornado 348 with BLU Vivo Air menu... and try explain to this administrator about the re-branding process to he can add the other phones like AllView, Fly and Gionee to this Phone Menu Threads topics ;D
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DvDwx. said:
Push that Guide to Android Development thread, that is a ROM ;D
We need talk with our Forum Administrator to Manage some Topics and Fuse KAZAM Tornado 348 with BLU Vivo Air menu... and try explain to this administrator about the re-branding process to he can add the other phones like AllView, Fly and Gionee to this Phone Menu Threads topics ;D
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I didn't create the resources in the ROM, I just made a guide to flashing ROMs using a specific ROM as an example. I would feel bad posting it in the developer section because I don't wish to be given credit for the ROM. I didn't make it.

Ilxaot said:
I didn't create the resources in the ROM, I just made a guide to flashing ROMs using a specific ROM as an example. I would feel bad posting it in the developer section because I don't wish to be given credit for the ROM. I didn't make it.
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i understand that ;D
on my WonderMedia WM8880 Tablet project i share the projects from other developers... but i asked they to have permission to share that, and leave on post the credits with their names... maybe if you talk with developer on 4PDA for permission to do it or ask him if it is possible he share he ROM Project here is will be perfect... anyway Good Guide to Flash this ROM :highfive:

Could you please describe how to flash the carliv recovery. I downloaded the app in step 2 but I can't even seem to install the twrp recovery because phone reboots into stock recovery and I don't even see an option for the carliv one.

dimasp6 said:
Could you please describe how to flash the carliv recovery. I downloaded the app in step 2 but I can't even seem to install the twrp recovery because phone reboots into stock recovery and I don't even see an option for the carliv one.
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You need have root to do this... And sometimes the root dont work correctly and dont stay giving the rights to aplicantion can work...

DvDwx. said:
You need have root to do this... And sometimes the root dont work correctly and dont stay giving the rights to aplicantion can work...
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I do have root with Kingroot. So I just need to keep trying until it successfully flashes?
Edit: The app mlp RIO recovery installer constantly freezes on me not allowing me to flash any of the recoveries.

dimasp6 said:
I do have root with Kingroot. So I just need to keep trying until it successfully flashes?
Edit: The app mlp RIO recovery installer constantly freezes on me not allowing me to flash any of the recoveries.
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You can also try iRoot. Install SuperSU and try using it as the root granter for the recoveries.

Does the magnetometer (compass) work for you guys on the miui rom? It doesn't work for me.

ron580 said:
Does the magnetometer (compass) work for you guys on the miui rom? It doesn't work for me.
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The app itself hadn't worked for me, I tried it earlier. Have you tested another app? It may be the stock app. I haven't messed with it much, not a huge navigator myself. [emoji14]

Ilxaot said:
The app itself hadn't worked for me, I tried it earlier. Have you tested another app? It may be the stock app. I haven't messed with it much, not a huge navigator myself. [emoji14]
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The senor doesn't work at all using this rom & google maps wont work properly without it. Also the time on the lock screen and the home screen show different times about an hour apart Other than that everything else works fine.

ron580 said:
The senor doesn't work at all using this rom & google maps wont work properly without it. Also the time on the lock screen and the home screen show different times about an hour apart Other than that everything else works fine.
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Yeah. I've also noticed that downloading updates is botched, because it downloads an update for a different phone model. If you try to install it the installation will fail, but it won't hurt your phone.
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.

Ilxaot said:
Yeah. I've also noticed that downloading updates is botched, because it downloads an update for a different phone model. If you try to install it the installation will fail, but it won't hurt your phone.
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.
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Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.

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Ilxaot said:
All in all it's a pretty solid ROM for me.
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Known bugs? any screenshot running this ROM please? I'd like to see some, I'm not updated on what's going on with MIUI and btw, great work! thanks in advance!

JesusEMC said:
Known bugs? any screenshot running this ROM please? I'd like to see some, I'm not updated on what's going on with MIUI and btw, great work! thanks in advance!
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I'll post some tomorrow. Re-read the past 5-6 posts and you'll see the bugs. I think you'll like it. MIUI is certainly different (settings default apps) and such, but it's a formidable ROM and performs relatively well.

ron580 said:
Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.
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on Captcha you need count the numbers and ignore the russian Letters Like for exemple -> ##22###16## -> 22+16= 38
to can finish the registration... and no, you don't need use VPN or Proxy to create the account :highfive:

ron580 said:
Yes its a great rom maybe we can ask the developer if he can fix the issues for us on 4pda. I would do it but i couldn't register on 4pda i kept on receiving an error.
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I'm sure he knows about it...and the guy is activity working on the ROM...except the latest update seems to just boot loop from what I've read, rather just wait and see.

itsJohnuno said:
I'm sure he knows about it...and the guy is activity working on the ROM...except the latest update seems to just boot loop from what I've read, rather just wait and see.
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Our Buddy @SSJGohon found the kernel source code and already shared on some topic(i Already re-shared that on Cyanogen Mod to Mediatek SoC's Development thread... but anyone there say nothing about it... and already shared on 4PDA to maybe the MiUi developer can Bring something to All...). i already downloaded and already start my research about what can be maked with that and for sure have a possibility to we have a custom Kernel and maybe Custom ROM like PURE AOSP, AOSPA... but Cyanogen Mod is more difficult because we don't have a updated Repo Source from MediaTek to work like Driver Blobs to GPU, Bluetooth, Wifi Drivers... etc
My real problem is i don't have all skills to make a custom kernel to Mediatek SoC because a lot of things change from Qualcomm to Mediatek.. but if anyone here want to try development that just search the topics with @SSJGohon comments replays :highfive:

Ilxaot said:
I'll post some tomorrow. Re-read the past 5-6 posts and you'll see the bugs. I think you'll like it. MIUI is certainly different (settings default apps) and such, but it's a formidable ROM and performs relatively well.
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I've already installed the ROM, it runs smoothly! You were right, I really like it! I had an issue trying to format /data, it took like 15 minutes, and did a hard reset (pressed power button for a few seconds) and tried to format again and it worked. Im a little bit worry cause I've had 2 radom reboots so far.. Any idea of what has happened to me?

[ROOT, v2.0] + FireOS 4.5.4 + fully working latest GAPPS

Given, the current understanding of Fire HD, the prior instructions can be considered obsolete:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-supersu-stable-appstore-custom-t3113311
There is a more efficient way to get the latest GAPPS fully working, and the updates to Google Play Services no longer have to be blocked !!! Everything will be updated to the latest version. Thanks to DoLooper for helping to understand this point fully!!!
Note that the level of skill required to do this is a bit higher than just simply to get root.
0) get ADB drivers working on your PC, etc:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-supersu-stable-appstore-custom-t3113311
Tip: A quick way to debug your adb connectivity issues is to use USBDeView : http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html
1) Determine your FireOS version, versions up to 4.5.3 are rootable, 4.5.4 will need to be upgraded to 5.0.2 and then downgraded to 4.5.3 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-downgrade-to-4-5-3-root-device-t3139351
2) Disable OTA updates ( adb shell ; pm block com.amazon.dcp or "Debloater" http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294 ),
sideload Kingroot ( http://androidxda.com/download-kingroot-application ),
and let it root. Don't bother with SuperSu at this stage, you'll get it done later.
3) install TWRP
a) either sideload "Flashify" and download the flashable image here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347756852, for convenience I attached this img in this post as well,
or
b) use this app (if it works): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager&hl=en ).
There are some other tips in this original thread by JMZ:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3129617
4) upgrade the FireOS to 4.5.4 with SuperSu and GAPPS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-4-5-4-twrp-root-t3141648
5) Optional: uninstall KingRoot app, to keep things tidy
Note that in step 4) the /system partition is formatted, so no junk from KingRoot in /system. It will still be in /data/app, so that's why you need step 5)
6) Now go explore the goodies offered by Xposed :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/twrp-xposed-modules-fire-hd-t3149990
For example, a popular request is to get wallpaper working, so read this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-wallpaper-custom-launcher-t3123009

2nd post :
I'll fill in some details as I get a few minutes here and there. For now everything is pretty schematic ...

has any one tried the newest kingroot 4.1.0.703 on 5.0.2, ( http://androidxda.com/download-kingroot-application )

I can confirmed KR 4.1 worked fine for me, still had no problem putting SuperSU on it and wiping /system.
[edit] Only 4.5.3, does not work on 4.5.4

Are you saying KR 4.1 will work on 4.5.4?
Thanks,
Mike

I Have tried the newest kingroot on 4.5.4 and 5 with no luck, still only 4.5.3

I've uploaded my 4.5.4 update file to a Dropbox, so now the upgrade to 4.5.4 is very straightforward, no need to mess with the repackaging, please see the relevant thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-4-5-4-twrp-root-t3141648

I can confirmed KR 4.1 worked fine for me, still had no problem

The posted instructions work like a charm. Thank you.

It worked like a charm, thanks ! :good:
However I have one problem, I can't get the Play Store Kindle app to work.
I have managed to find a hacked older version that works, that I have also sideloaded previously when it was unrooted.
At first, I've tried to install it through the Play store, it failed.
Then I tried to install it as an APK, it failed.
So I've decided to erase the Kindle app from /system/priv-apps (along with com.amazon.kindle.otter.apk), then it installed fine through Play Store, but the app simply crashes when launched. Any thoughts ?
BTW, why do I often see "Killed ads" popup ?

After following this and installing the update 4.5.4 zip and su zip I do not have a Nav bar anymore. Is anyone else experiencing this? It is very annoying to not have a back button or home button.

tenuis said:
It worked like a charm, thanks ! :good:
However I have one problem, I can't get the Play Store Kindle app to work.
...
So I've decided to erase the Kindle app from /system/priv-apps (along with com.amazon.kindle.otter.apk), then it installed fine through Play Store, but the app simply crashes when launched. Any thoughts ?
BTW, why do I often see "Killed ads" popup ?
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For stock Kindle to work, just keep your Amazon experience handy as per this thread (sometimes I go back to it just for kicks):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/fireos-4-5-x-root-quickly-switch-to-t3145613
Basically, when you re-enable all the Amazon stuff (and otter in particular), everything works as originally, including Kindle.
junglistknot said:
After following this and installing the update 4.5.4 zip and su zip I do not have a Nav bar anymore. Is anyone else experiencing this? It is very annoying to not have a back button or home button.
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junglistknot said:
Edit: Another thing I am noticing is when it boots it is always asking for me to choose a language and pick my wifi connection.
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For the language choice, is it coming from the Amazon looking interface, or Google ? Basically, there is an annoying *otter*oobe*apk in priv-apps, which I blocked by renaming.
But this tell me that you made the update zip yourself? Perhaps, something else is messed up? Get my twrp update file, and re-load 4.5.4 again, it's pretty quick:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-4-5-4-twrp-root-t3141648
DoLooper's suggestion to unblock almost everything is good too.

bibikalka said:
For stock Kindle to work, just keep your Amazon experience handy as per this thread (sometimes I go back to it just for kicks):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/fireos-4-5-x-root-quickly-switch-to-t3145613
Basically, when you re-enable all the Amazon stuff (and otter in particular), everything works as originally, including Kindle.
For the language choice, is it coming from the Amazon looking interface, or Google ? Basically, there is an annoying *otter*oobe*apk in priv-apps, which I blocked by renaming.
But this tell me that you made the update zip yourself? Perhaps, something else is messed up? Get my twrp update file, and re-load 4.5.4 again, it's pretty quick:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-4-5-4-twrp-root-t3141648
DoLooper's suggestion to unblock almost everything is good too.
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I did use your update file that is when it all started. Now I am stuck at 5.2.0 developers preview with no root or twrp thinking I would be able to downgrade back to 4.5.3 but I can not for the life of me figure out what I should change the values too in the build.prop file to make my fire think that the downgrade zip is a more current update. I would appreciate any help. Also, I was putting everything back to stock with the adb commands and I never seen the nav bar.

No nav bar solved
junglistknot said:
After following this and installing the update 4.5.4 zip and su zip I do not have a Nav bar anymore. Is anyone else experiencing this? It is very annoying to not have a back button or home button.
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The same thing happened to me after I wiped. Here is how I solved it.
Flash 454 update and supersu. Reboot. Choose language. Set up WiFi. Skip registration. Reboot to recovery. Flash apps.
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Brofreeman said:
The same thing happened to me after I wiped. Here is how I solved it.
Flash 454 update and supersu. Reboot. Choose language. Set up WiFi. Skip registration. Reboot to recovery. Flash apps.
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*Flash gapps

Brofreeman said:
The same thing happened to me after I wiped. Here is how I solved it.
Flash 454 update and supersu. Reboot. Choose language. Set up WiFi. Skip registration. Reboot to recovery. Flash apps.
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*Flash gapps
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Thanks for the help but I am now stuck on the 5.2.0 update with no root and can't get into recovery to downgrade by adb sideload method.

junglistknot said:
Thanks for the help but I am now stuck on the 5.2.0 update with no root and can't get into recovery to downgrade by adb sideload method.
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I'm having the same issue. Everything worked fine for me up until I got to step 2), then things went astray.
See my [Q] posted in the Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.

Problem with driver in recovery mode
Hi
I have my Kindle 6" driver works fine when it's in normal mode. But when I put it in recovery mode by [adb reboot recovery], and install the 4.5.3, my computer doesn't recognize the device anymore. I check in the Windowns Device manager, it becomes [ other devices > KFARWI ]. and when I type adb devices, nothing shows up.
Please help

Don't have it in front of me but steps are like this: Right-Click KFARI/update/browse (forget name of choice, but not auto) /let me pick from list/ scroll to your installed driver and click it.

DoLooper said:
Don't have it in front of me but steps are like this: Right-Click KFARI/update/browse (forget name of choice, but not auto) /let me pick from list/ scroll to your installed driver and click it.
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Thank you! I got it fixed by this way.
Also, I have successfully rooted my kindle 6. Then I used JMZ to install gapps, and go to play store to download Youtube. But when I open utube, it asked me to update google play service. When I tried to update google play services, it pops up an error "Insufficient storage available".
Can you suggest me a solution for this ! (I already tried to clear cache, and I still have 4GB storage)

deplepxep said:
When I tried to update google play services, it pops up an error "Insufficient storage available".
Can you suggest me a solution for this ! (I already tried to clear cache, and I still have 4GB storage)
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It means space in /system. Get DiskUsage app to easily see free space in /System. If you have a lot--close to 1 Gb, say--I'm not sure problem. But try deleting some fat apps or move to /data. (Get an app that converts system apps to user apps. Rom Toolbox works.) I deleted the office program (mOffice, i think it's called), and converted Maps and Weather.

[ROMs] Stock Rooted MM - For US WiFi and RoW LTE Shield Tablet

Some of you may have seen my post in the Original Shield Tablet MM 4.0 Update thread, but now I'm finally making a new thread for these to help people out.
DISCLAIMER: I'm not responsible for your tablet. You own it, be smart about what you do with it. Not my problem if you screw something up.
This is an all-in-one MM update for the specific version of your Shield (select the right link at the bottom).​
If you have already used my first zip, this will remote TegraOTA and upgrade TWRP to 3.0.
If you're already on MM, rooted, removed TegraOTA, and on TWRP 3.0, this won't add anything.
What does this contain?
Stock Rooted MM - Full Nvidia Update
TWRP 3.0.0 (thanks to @romracer)
TegraOTA Removed (Nobody needs that nonsense anyway)
SuperSU
What does this not contain?
Anything else - Read: Stock. Rooted.
What's broken?
OTA. You won't get any OTA updates (You don't want them if you're rooted anyway)
What do I need to do?
Be Unlocked
Have TWRP installed
Drop correct zip to device, then flash (if you need me to explain this, you shouldn't be doing it)
You CAN dirty flash this and not wipe /data partition (except the RoW LTE if flashing on a US LTE tab).
You also need to have a little patience. First boot takes some time. Chill. It's not hanging.
IGNORE the message in TWRP stating that the device isn't rooted. It is. TWRP just doesn't believe me. IGNORE IT.
Links Below:
(Be sure to download the one that you need. Not my problem if you can't handle that yourself.)
**RoW means Rest of World. Not my terminology, but that's what you use if you have anything other than a US tablet**
US WiFi Shield Tablet: Temporarily Removed
RoW WiFi Shield Tablet: Temporarily Removed
Flashing RoW LTE on US LTE tablet will cause you to be missing some buttons. Follow the instructions below to get them back.
RoW LTE Shield Tablet: Temporarily Removed
For US LTE on RoW LTE rom:
* Flash the rom
* Reboot to system
* Connect to PC (or maybe open Terminal Emulator if you have it installed)
* Run the following in adb if on PC
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardTestActivity
* Do what you can, reboot, and finish if it fails or crashes on the first attempt.
* Reboot
Thanks to @bill0405 for button fix when using the RoW LTE rom on a US LTE device.
**Note: I put this in General instead of Dev, because I didn't really do any dev work. Just some scripting to have it flash the way I want and do what I want.

I'll add International WiFi in a bit. I'm going to be downloading it when I get home. :highfive:

Hello, I haven't looked in your other threads but will these files automatically install the MM firmware?? Or will I need to do that separately??
Thanks.

Mojar7070 said:
Hello, I haven't looked in your other threads but will these files automatically install the MM firmware?? Or will I need to do that separately??
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All-in-one install. No need to flash anything else. Just need to be unlocked and running TWRP recovery.

RoW WiFi model is added.

Install went well, thank you.
Just a heads up, first boot will take some time. There are no boot animations. Just the stock Nvidia splash screen. It will look like the boot hangs on the splash screen but be patient, it will get to the set up screen with time.
Edit: All is working well. Multi window option is not present on dev option, will modify in build prop. Thanks again.

Are any of these safe to install on a US LTE model? I never have and never will use the LTE modem, so it doesn't matter to me if it doesn't work as long as everything else does.

I heard the RoW LTE works fine on the US LTE and connects to Tmobile... I'm going to try it out now.

Awe, man. I was all excited and then I was ready and thought I'd boot into fastboot and...Ugh, I am still locked. If I just flash this it won't work right? Should I just unlock and then push everything over or is there a better way now? I am on 5.1.1 LP rooted with TWRP. Thanks for your help.

I'm currently on stock rooted 5.1.1, with TWRP installed, and Bit-O-Kernel. If I install this 6.0 update, will it wipe my tablet? I'm really not up for reinstalling and setting up everything all over again right now... I know I'll lose the kernel during the install, I'm ok with that as it's an easy quick reinstall.

That's what nandroids are for.

bluegizmo83 said:
I'm currently on stock rooted 5.1.1, with TWRP installed, and Bit-O-Kernel. If I install this 6.0 update, will it wipe my tablet? I'm really not up for reinstalling and setting up everything all over again right now... I know I'll lose the kernel during the install, I'm ok with that as it's an easy quick reinstall.
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Dirty flash is fine. Just make sure the kernel you want to use supports M.

Installation worked but weird things happening.
This flashed perfectly on my US Wifi coming from a rooted stock LP.
TWRP 3.0.0 is very sluggish and behaves strangely. Also, trying to flash Xposed framework results in errors regarding "read only" even though the Mount System As Read Only option is unchecked.
I've tried all day to figure out a solution but I've found nothing.
As anyone else ran into these issues.

2kool2Bcruel said:
Also, trying to flash Xposed framework results in errors regarding "read only" even though the Mount System As Read Only option is unchecked.
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What zip are you using to flash xposed? I bet I can fix the issue.

Any word from anyone who flashed one of these onto a US LTE model? Also, why isn't there a US LTE version available?

great stuff Harfainx, I was lazy so just sideloaded over the top of LP - worked an absolute charm :good:

Is it safe for OG tablet? Anyone confirm it's working without be killed.
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using Tapatalk

I flashed the LP stock rooted and I was still locked. Can I flash this MM stock rooted and not be unlocked? Just was hoping I didn't have to unlock and loose everything and start over.

quangv said:
Is it safe for OG tablet? Anyone confirm it's working without be killed.
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using Tapatalk
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Yes, working good on OG shield. Been for 2 days now, still functional.

Device doesn't seem to be rooted? I downloaded SuperSU, but it complains. Is there a better binary?

[Q] TWRP on J320ZN

I have a Galaxy J3 (2016) J320ZN.
I have rooted it, and would like to install TWRP then xsposed, maybe even another ROM if there is any that will work.
Will the TWRP posted here for other models work on my phone?
How about ROMs? Thank you.:silly:

azlemad said:
I have a Galaxy J3 (2016) J320ZN.
I have rooted it, and would like to install TWRP then xsposed, maybe even another ROM if there is any that will work.
Will the TWRP posted here for other models work on my phone?
How about ROMs? Thank you.:silly:
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I've only just worked this out myself and was going back to update my post...did a search and that's how I found your question.
I've had so much trouble with this... either, you couldn't get root using SuperSU.zip through TWRP (there's another thread on this)... because you'd get stuck in a bootloop and my "solution" was to flash CF-Auto-Root again... without realizing that CF-Auto-Root wipes to stock recovery XD. Through this, though I lost my phone re-set up and TWRP.... I saw that there was a dm-verity error which I don't understand but know there is a patch.... and maybe that's why people were getting bootloops? I'm really not an expert at all. I just try until something works.
SO, you could just first try flashing TWRP for J3lte from the link I provided and then the latest SuperSU and see if that works now.....(earlier versions did not) if it doesn't work and you get stuck in a bootloop then flash CF-Auto-Root (available at: https://download.chainfire.eu/986/C...3lteusc-j3lteusc-smj320r4.zip?retrieve_file=1) and start again. I PERSONALLY only had success without a bootloop ONCE I added the dm-verity patch to my install procedure:
The TWRP that will work for the J320ZN is j3lte: https://dl.twrp.me/j3lte/
I used the latest version twrp-3.2.1-0-j3lte.img.
If you need in-depth help look for a tutorial or quote me and I'll respond & try walk you through it. I know that model J320YZ uses the same TWRP and there is a tutorial on XDA for the basics.....
Once TWRP is installed and you've booted into TWRP recovery and you've formatted, Install SuperSU.zip through the "Install" button on TWRP. You must have SuperSU.zip on your external SD card (click "Select Storage" to select it).
https://download.chainfire.eu/1220/SuperSU/SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip
I used v.2.82 SR5
Finally, BEFORE REBOOTING, I installed no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip using the same TWRP "Install" button method - which was also on my external SD card
https://androidfilebox.com/miscellaneous/dm-verity-and-forced-encryption-disabler/
Then you can reboot, and set up your phone. Xposed works. If you already ran the fixes using Apps2SD to fix security measures that prevntd Link2SD from creating mountscripts, that stays fixed after all of this.
BACK UP YOUR PHONE FIRST 'cos you'll have to reset it all up again. Samsung Smart Switch (on your PC) helps, as will Titanium Backup.
Now.... as I said I'm not an expert. I don't understand why things are the way they are. Nor am I responsible if the dm-verity wasn't needed, which is why maybe you should just try TWRP then latest SuperSU first. BUT for me, I had bootloop and needed the 3rd step of dm-verity patch.
As for Custom ROMS... I have no real interest in those, so that's something you'll have to experiment with yourself, or ask someone else

IMPORTANT: I thought I'd better add that once you've got TWRP and root installed... and want to install Xposed, you cannot use the official version for Android 5.1.1. It will not work on our Samsung Touchwiz Stock ROMS. You can either install a custom ROM first, or you will have to use the Unofficial version by wanam that will work on device.
Here's a tutorial: https://www.tricksfolks.com/install-xposed-framework-samsung-lollipop-marshmallow/
Make sure to select from the download links the file for 5.1.1 and our hardware is arm so download that file, not arm64 version or x86 version. Should be xposed-v87.1-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam.zip
Also note, I had some issues with the Xposed Installer (apk) - latest one 3.2. Didn't want to register the wanam framework that I flashed in TWRP. So, I rolled back to 3.1.5 and that works OK. You'll have a big red warning telling you not to update THEIR framework... but ignore that and just go to Downloads and install away.
The article I linked above with the tutorial and download links has an earlier version of the Xposed Installer so you could try that if you can't find v.3.1.5. Just don't use v.3.2
ALSO ANYBODY PLEASE UPDATE ME IF YOU GOT TWRP AND ROOT WITH OR WITHOUT DM-VERITY PATCH. I'd like to know so I can learn more about this stuff. Still a novice.

Annnnnd I just realized you were the one that PMed me a few weeks ago to get me working on this and that you'd broken your phone hehehehe.
Well, I'm just updating it on all the J320ZN threads now for future folk.

Winston Churchill said:
Annnnnd I just realized you were the one that PMed me a few weeks ago to get me working on this and that you'd broken your phone hehehehe.
Well, I'm just updating it on all the J320ZN threads now for future folk.
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lol
yeah, that was me sadly -_-
But thank you very much anyway, for taking the time and effort to post this, I'm sure it'd be useful to somebody out there

Winston Churchill said:
I've only just worked this out myself and was going back to update my post...did a search and that's how I found your question.
I've had so much trouble with this... either, you couldn't get root using SuperSU.zip through TWRP (there's another thread on this)... because you'd get stuck in a bootloop and my "solution" was to flash CF-Auto-Root again... without realizing that CF-Auto-Root wipes to stock recovery XD. Through this, though I lost my phone re-set up and TWRP.... I saw that there was a dm-verity error which ...
As for Custom ROMS... I have no real interest in those, so that's something you'll have to experiment with yourself, or ask someone else
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Wow, thanks for going through the pain so I may not have to go through so much. Would you be able & willing to help me get my wife's SM J320ZN rooted so I can get the sd card used for apps? She doesn't need too much on there but the bloody thing goes to low memory way too soon. I'd love to know if I can get a better os on there too if you can make any suggestions.
I've got enough knowledge to be able to install lineageOS onto my crappy moto e & get that working ok but I'm still on the steep learning curve.
If you can, please provide a step-by-step guide to do this? I know you've said most of what needs to happen in your posts, but when I see "Once TWRP is installed and you've booted into TWRP recovery and you've formatted,..." I'm wondering what should get formatted, what shouldn't, etc
Warm regards