Hello, thanks in advance for any help!
I have finally had enough of my shield lagging for the last year and have decided to explore root /custom rom options. It has been a while since I did custom roms and rooting, so I'm not entirely unfamiliar with the process. I've tried the towel root method and it doesn't work for my shield, but this looks like it's because my shield is on the latest shield software (5.4). I have seen the bootloader option of rooting the tablet but wanted to see if anyone knows of it would work.
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The question I have is quite simple. Does it matter what operating system you use to root the Kindle? I'm using 64bit Windows 7, and just wanted to make sure before attempting root. Thanks for any and all info!
i rooted using win 7 ultimate 64 and it worked fine so it shouldnt matter
Awesome thanks so much! Just wanted to get all my ducks in a row before attempting to brick my new Kindle lol.
Used Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit with no problems.
Actually, I lied, I did have 1 problem which will really mess with you (and took me a while to work out how to resolve)! Make sure you don't have Droid Explorer installed.
I don't have any root management tools on my computer, wanting to do the same also on my Motorola Atrix but would freak if I bricked it haha.
Would Droid Explorer work after rooting the Kindle though?
jtb224 said:
Would Droid Explorer work after rooting the Kindle though?
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It's possible that it would, but it seems to run adb as a service. You'd potentially have to modify the adb_usb.ini that Droid Explorer uses to include 0x1949. However, can't confirm either way, as I can't be bothered to install Droid Explorer again!
Uninstalling it might have been extreme, as it's possible I could have found the service and stopped/disabled it, but as I didn't use it, there was little point in keeping it there.
Ok, will let you know how it comes this weekend Mainly I can still go by the main Root article on here can't I? Even though the updates have come out, root file and process should still be the same?
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Ok, will let you know how it comes this weekend Mainly I can still go by the main Root article on here can't I? Even though the updates have come out, root file and process should still be the same?
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Yep, the process hasn't changed despite KF updates. Pretty easy to do as long as follow the instructions to the letter.
Does anyone know if there is an updated process to rooting the Kindle Fire, or is it still the same process as before from November? I know that the Kindle has had an update or two since then, and just wanted to make sure the process was still the same before attempting root?
Nothing has changed... the same rooting methods work with all versions of KF up to 6.2 so far.
Last question before attempt. Is there anything I need to do to prepare for root on Kindle Fire such as backup or anything in case of brick? I would hate to perm brick my new Kindle and be stuck Only thing I can think of is just to copy all of the SDK files from Kindle root source.
Hi,
I recently acquired a new Nexus 7 (2012) and to unlock its full potential, I have decided to ROOT it. Now, this is the very first Android-based device that I have ever used and I'm not at all familiar with all these ROOTing techniques.
Would you guys be kind enough to link me to a NOOB-FRIENDLY tutorial that would allow me to ROOT my device with all necessary softwares, etc.?
Thanks!
EDIT: And would I be able to download applications from other regions as well? For example, Amazon Kindle & Amazon MP3 are not available in my region so I can't download them. If yes, then how do I do it?
ArslanTufail93 said:
Hi,
I recently acquired a new Nexus 7 (2012) and to unlock its full potential, I have decided to ROOT it. Now, this is the very first Android-based device that I have ever used and I'm not at all familiar with all these ROOTing techniques.
Would you guys be kind enough to link me to a NOOB-FRIENDLY tutorial that would allow me to ROOT my device with all necessary softwares, etc.?
Thanks!
EDIT: And would I be able to download applications from other regions as well? For example, Amazon Kindle & Amazon MP3 are not available in my region so I can't download them. If yes, then how do I do it?
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Now, exactly why do you want to root it? Are you not satisfied with the device? If the answer is yes, you can use this automated toolkit to root your N7 for you (It's as noob friendly as it can get)
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
And, yeah, you can put a region restricted app in your device, as long as you can find the .apk file on the internet. And you don't need root for that.
ArslanTufail93 said:
Hi,
I recently acquired a new Nexus 7 (2012) and to unlock its full potential, I have decided to ROOT it. Now, this is the very first Android-based device that I have ever used and I'm not at all familiar with all these ROOTing techniques.
Would you guys be kind enough to link me to a NOOB-FRIENDLY tutorial that would allow me to ROOT my device with all necessary softwares, etc.?
Thanks!
EDIT: And would I be able to download applications from other regions as well? For example, Amazon Kindle & Amazon MP3 are not available in my region so I can't download them. If yes, then how do I do it?
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Hi, ArslanTufail93...
Not wishing to dampen your enthusiasm or anything... but maybe you should learn to walk before you can run.
Perhaps you should take some time getting to know Android first. Familiarise yourself with it, before you go rooting.
Rooting gives you access to /system... and which is the metaphorical equivalent of taking the back off of that expensive clock/watch/audio system you've just bought... and poking around inside... and maybe making (what you think are) improvements.
Just make damn sure you know what it is your doing... 'cos it's all too easy to mess stuff up.
And if you're looking for an easy way of rooting... then perhaps you shouldn't be doing it all!
Here's how to root... (sorry, but you're gonna have to do a bit of research yourself - this is just a rough outline).
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** Unlock the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock
** Fastboot flash a Custom Recovery (CWM or TWRP) with fastboot flash recovery custom_recovery.img
** Download to the Nexus 7, Chainfire's UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.
** Boot into the previously flashed Custom Recovery, and flash Chainfire.
** Reboot... you're rooted.
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Take your time... read around here on XDA... pay attention to the 'stickies'.
And don't become reliant on toolkits. Familiarise yourself with Fastboot and ADB. Fastboot is the key to your Nexus 7.
Good luck.
Rgrds,
Ged.
I did the simple one click root a long time ago (2012) and in late 2013 or early 2014 I came home to my tablet doing the acer splash screen loop. I dont remember exactly the method I used to fix it but it involved me flashing the tablet with my PC with a different rom or image or whatever. Now its 2015 and I dug out the tablet to try and root it again and I am unable to root it using any of the simple methods I have found. When I look at the details of the root install it states the files already exist and then reboots and says that the root was successful when in fact root check says its not rooted and none of the root programs are installed. I thought maybe I can update the tablet at least but sadly and weirdly it says that my network coverage is bad. (dont know what network coverage has to do with anything considering its on wifi)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. good or bad I will appreciate it.
Thanks in advanced.
I do not own a desktop or laptop computer, so I can't perform the CF auto root method detailed in the other post. I had great success (on my old RCA tablet) with Kingroot and replacing their on board superuser with SuperSu, but none of the one click, no PC apks work on my Tab A.
Im very impatient to root this new toy of mine, please help! I don't think the library will be thrilled if I try to root my tablet on their computers...
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I do not own a desktop or laptop computer, so I can't perform the CF auto root method detailed in the other post. I had great success (on my old RCA tablet) with Kingroot and replacing their on board superuser with SuperSu, but none of the one click, no PC apks work on my Tab A.
Im very impatient to root this new toy of mine, please help! I don't think the library will be thrilled if I try to root my tablet on their computers...
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This video shows Kingroot worked just fine.
https://youtu.be/fobN5712Ntw
If this is the way you have to go, I would get root and then use Chainfire's FlashFire to install TWRP and then TWRP to flash superSu.
This is not the way I would do it though. Try to get a friend to lend you the use of their laptop or PC. The only program that you will be installing on the PC is Odin and once you are finished you can uninstall it the controls panel. Odin is not a dangerous program to install and take very little room and it cleanly as well. Your device will thank you later. I highly recommend this way of rooting. There are no work arounds this way and it gets installed as it should. @ashyx has all the files and programs (TWRP and others) that you will need.
"Chance Favors the Prepared"
He asked for a non pc root method for Galaxy Tab A on 6.0.1 Marshmallow, The one in the bis is running 5.0.2 Lollipop
I"m finding it impossible to find anything on rooting the LG Stylus 2.. I know it's an old phone but I'm hoping someone out there has a solution to this..
I've tried Kingo Root. Both the App and PC version fails to root the phone.
This phone is running Android 7.0.
I've rooted phones before. The last one I rooted was a Blackview BV6000 which was very easy to root using Smartphone Flash Tool and a root file.
Would someone be able to point me in the right direction? Thanks
does anyone even know how to unlock the bootloader.. The known method using adb doesn't work. Either does the method listed on their website.. It all requires you to boot into your bootloader which I can't get into.
has anyone been successful at unlocking the bootloader on this phone. LG-K520DY. ?
LG Stylus 2 Duo.
Did anyone find a solution?