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Hi developers!
I just received a KF as a gift and I am considering whether to root it. I want to have Prime access for the streaming video and lending library services. I have seen that there are various ways to go about rooting, and various levels of rooting, all the way up to replacing the rom completely, but I have not seen a list comparing them with respect to keeping Prime access.
So, if my goal is to keep Prime access, what are my options, and what methods should I definitely avoid?
Thanks!
look at the KFU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
you can select temporary or permanent root
with permanent root you have to use voodoo OTA rootkeeper to retain prime access
While rooted, you can not use the Amazon Prime video streaming, and there may be a couple other Amazon-specific things that won't work, but I haven't bumped into them.
However, you can use tools such as OTA Rootkeeper to switch root off when you don't need it (which for me is all the time except when I want to install something that Amazon didn't want me to, such as Google Maps or Currents).
Even with Root off, if you've installed superuser (which is in the standard instructions), a tool such as ES File Explorer can elevate itself to superuser status and muck with the root-level file structure. (caution: all power tools can kill)
I don't fault Amazon for turning off streaming with Root turned on, as a rooted machine probably greatly simplifies the ability to capture DRM'd streams and keep them... but with the ease the machine is rooted, and once something's installed unrooted again, then like all DRM, it's pretty ineffective. I have no interest at all in breaking DRM, only in using my KF as more than just an Amazon media consumption tool.
Now that I've got Swype, the Android Market and Maps working, I don't see a need to keep Root on my slate... but I want to know that I can do it when I need it.
Amazon Video will not work on a custom ROM for the fire yet, but works fine rooted on the stock rom when using OTA.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
Trying to consolidate information I was looking for so it can help others. Please suggest additions and corrections.
What do I lose if I:
Root
- amazon VOD (including free Prime rentals)*
- your warranty (if you brick your Fire)
Install CM7
- everything from Root list
- carousel launcher
- Kindle owners lending library
- Kindle Fire Reader app (must use standard app instead)
- newsstand subscriptions (requires official reader app)
Install CM9
- everything from CM7 list
- netflix
- possible "sleep of death"
The "Silk" browser has been ported to use on non-stock Roms.
Other things I'm not yet sure about: the send-to-kindle program/email address, stability of CM9, etc. A similar list of what is gained by each could also be useful, as long as it is kept brief.
*afaik you can "unroot" at any time to re-allow this (use rootkeeper)
Updated 2/18/12
Silk now has a port that can be installed on other ROMS. Also about the warranty, in most cases, they don't cover if you brick the device but they do cover if the charge port, power button, etc breaks.
Thanks, I updated the OP with your info. :thumbup:
there are many to be listed, lockscreen, amazon market, etc.. is it necessary to create a thread like this?.
Please explain the Kindle Reader part for me. I was able to install KR on Nexus tablet and it shows my cloud books, wouldn't it work on a rooted Fire ?
I want to root Fire so that I could use Google Play and Swype, but it's a wife's device, primarily, and I don't want to screw it up for her. We don't have Prime, mainly getting library books.
Also, how easy is it to reload stock Amazon ROM ?
After rooting you can install OTA Root Keeper and temporarily disable root so you can watch Prime video. If you need root for some reason you just enable it again.
There is also a possibility to dual boot and have stock rom and some other one.
Is this possible? I know I can root the NVIDIA Shield Pro 500GB version (running 6.0 Marshmallow), but I really don't want to have to set everything up again. I wasn't intending to root... but looks like I need to in order to get Sixaxis (PS3 controller) working wirelessly with the Shield. I was hoping for a simple rooting option where I don't have to wipe out my whole drive and start over. I have all my emulators set up the way I want, as well as Kodi, etc, and I don't want to have to start over.
What about something like Kingroot? Has anybody tried?
threehappypenguins said:
Is this possible? I know I can root the NVIDIA Shield Pro 500GB version (running 6.0 Marshmallow), but I really don't want to have to set everything up again. I wasn't intending to root... but looks like I need to in order to get Sixaxis (PS3 controller) working wirelessly with the Shield. I was hoping for a simple rooting option where I don't have to wipe out my whole drive and start over. I have all my emulators set up the way I want, as well as Kodi, etc, and I don't want to have to start over.
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In theory you could open up your SATV, and pull the HDD.
The all you have to do is change the last byte of the persistent (RP2) partition to 01.
This should fool the SATV to think it's OEM unlocked making it possible to flash TWRP.
Then you can consider if that's quicker than doing the unlock procedure.
hallydamaster said:
In theory you could open up your SATV, and pull the HDD.
The all you have to do is change the last byte of the persistent (RP2) partition to 01.
This should fool the SATV to think it's OEM unlocked making it possible to flash TWRP.
Then you can consider if that's quicker than doing the unlock procedure.
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Ummm... I just want to root it for the purpose of hooking up my PS3 controller wirelessly. But... I don't want to void the warranty. So I was hoping for a safe and tested method.
I wouldn't trust Kingroot, personally. It's Chinese crap that installs other apps without asking.
Can't help you with non-erasure, but have you looked at options for backing up your apps and such? Helium can back up most apps and their data.
If your bootloader is unlocked;
http://nvidiashieldzone.com/shield-android-tv/nvidia-shield-tv-500gb-root-m/
If not? I'm afraid you have to start over.
Well, good news! Since the update to Nougat, all you have to do is plug in your PS3 controller, use it, then unplug it and it will work wirelessly.
How the hell do I remove these two apps? I can only disable them?
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stock
unrooted
Then I guess both of the apps are installed as system apps to remove them completely from you phone you need root.
Root Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Android 5.0 - Secure method
I am looking for a safe, secure, foolproof method, from reliable source, from trusted person, with safe elements .
Without data leakage, IMEI theft, backdoors, viruses, ads, system modifications etc. Clean root.
Can you recommend something?
Best KNOX flag 0x0 and With the possibility of unroot.
Something simple and fast will also be an advantage - I am an amateur.
The only reason why I want to do a root of the phone is the security of my data and my privacy. A phone without a privacy manager like App Ops seems like a very dangerous solution. Firewall will also be useful.
Sorry for my English
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Root Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Android 5.0 - Secure method
I am looking for a safe, secure, foolproof method, from reliable source, from trusted person, with safe elements .
Without data leakage, IMEI theft, backdoors, viruses, ads, system modifications etc. Clean root.
Can you recommend something?
Best KNOX flag 0x0 and With the possibility of unroot.
Something simple and fast will also be an advantage - I am an amateur.
The only reason why I want to do a root of the phone is the security of my data and my privacy. A phone without a privacy manager like App Ops seems like a very dangerous solution. Firewall will also be useful.
Sorry for my English
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Search and read about "cf-auto-root"
Rooting may prevent certain banking type apps working as they see it as insecure .
Thank you very much for the help and information.
Unfortunately, "cf-auto-root" switches the KNOX flag. But it is more important that it is a secure source. Thank you very much.
I did not know about problems with banking applications. Thank you for the information.
If you have any other suggestions, let me know.
I THINK there was a way to root without tripping knox but it required having JB. Now that you are on LL I doubt you will find a way to root without tripping it. Banking apps can be fooled using xposed modules or Magisk systemless root, but again, you'd be tripping knox. If knox is so important to you, I'd stick with stock.
The most important for me is the privacy and security of my data on the phone. Without root, applications use everything they want. I would like to have the Permission Manager to control access to my data on the phone. I would also like to use a normal firewall without VPN.