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[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobiletnerd:
Thanks so much!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzlim:
Hi can i know after a factory reset, will all the default software and apk be restored as well? I deleted some system/app file and it causes some problem for me. And does that mean I do not need to root again after the reset? thks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HTMLSpinnr:
What permissions need to exist on /data/local/tmp if it needs to be recreated (no longer a symlink back to /data), or will the OS recreate the tmp subdir if the symlink is removed?

Edit: Answered my own question. If you remove the symlink, it appears that init.rc takes care of recreating the directory at next boot. You could recreate manually with:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HTMLSpinnr:
Complete process to unroot

Working from previous gen Kindle HOWTOs, I managed to work out a full process to revert the Kindle Fire HD device back to stock (assuming you haven't added or removed any other apps from the /system or /data partitions).

This assumes you have the Android SDK and/or the "adb" utility installed. Mac/Linux users may need to substitute "adb" for "./adb" if you don't have your current working directory in your path.

[I]# On USB Host[/I]
[B]adb shell[/B]

[I]# Inside ADB Shell, get root if you don't have it already[/I]
[B]su[/B]

[I]# Remove SuperUser app and ALL traces[/I]
[B]rm /data/app/com.noshufou.android.su*.apk[/B]
[I]# Remove SuperUser app data and dalvek cache[/I]
[B]rm -r /data/data/com.noshufou.android.su
rm /data/dalvik-cache/data@app@com.noshufou.android.su*.apk@classes.dex[/B]

[I]# /system is read-only - remount /system as read-write[/I]
[B]mount -o remount,rw /system[/B]

[I]# Remove SU binary[/I]
[B]rm /system/xbin/su[/B]

[I]# Restore TMP directory - Remove symlink from rooting effort[/I]
[B]rm /data/local/tmp[/B]
[I]# Recreate symlink dir with correct perms (or let init.rc recreate at reboot)[/I]
[B]mkdir /data/local/tmp
chown shell.shell /data/local/tmp
chmod 0771 /data/local/tmp [/B]

[I]# exit SU[/I]
[B]exit[/B]
[I]# Exit adb shell[/I]
[B]exit[/B]

[I]# On host computer, reboot the Kindle to complete the process[/I]
[B]adb reboot[/B]
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] camman85:
Just unrooted my Kindle. Super easy. You will need root to complete it, but it works.

I needed to send my KF2 back to Amazon for a battery defect. Didn't want any problems to go down if they saw the root.

Here is what I did:

Keep root, go to your file explorer and make sure that the system folder is writable, navigate to your /app folder in the system folder, delete the google apps, the google app infrastructure and the SU app. Make sure that you got everything, then do a factory reset. You should now be root free! Congratulations!

Hope that works for you all.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fldennis:
Kindle Fire HD 7.30 root woes

I rooted my Kindle fire HD prior to version 7.30. My auto update was not turned off and version 7.30 screwed up my rooted Kindle.

Now I can't root it again. I don't have access to root. I have been trying KFFirstAide but I keep getting "/system/bin/sh: su: not found".

KFF sees the device. The Kindle boots fine and is recognized in Windows 7 32bit. I have been trying for 2 days. I have reset back to factory settings via the Kindle reset. No luck rooting. I don't know what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 5163087:
Try the manual method described in here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 (it's near the bottom of the first post)

Download the Root Many Android application

32-bit

64-bit

Then follow the guide from there.

Usually works for me!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ina_K:
changing ROMs

Hello everyone....

I have a kindle fire HD 7" 7.4.6

I rooted and added TWRP with 7.2.3 bootloader

I installed CM11 Kitkat the ROM is a bit buggy but nice.

I tried to go from kitkat to kinology which allows use of Amazon and Google services.

But flashing failed.... I can't seem to get kinology to work.

This is the set of walkthroughs I used.

To root & add TWRP. I used a rootjunkie YouTube video ( can't post link)

To install cm 11:

also a rootjunkie video

knowing this, I tried installing kinology using this walkthrough:

Original kinology page.

No luck, does anyone know how I can move my system to kinology?

please help,

Thanks to all in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] GNote4Ever:
Hello hello!

Okay so i may have what seems like a Noob question....I sware im not a total noob, been hacking and slashing away at android for a few years now but i just want to make sure im getting what i want outta my device!

Also so sorry if this has been posted else where- i could only find related info for the N7000...

Okay so i have the Galaxy Note AT&T version- currently running on straight talk to i dont get OTA updates, it always says upto date even when Kies says there is new software.- any ways i was reading online that that Android 4.0.4 is now out for the Note and sure enough Kies has the update for me. My question is though- i am kinda behind on my updates and am still running GB- during m readings i saw that Samsung released previously ICS 4.0 Premium Suite with a bunch of cool stuff including 30 levels of Angry Birds!!! (omg love them birds)- now im questions is when i try to update through Kies it is automatically updating from GB to ICS 4.0.4- am i getting all the premium suite stuff with that 4.0.4 update? Or does any one know where to get the premium suite rom so i can flash that with odin first and then up date to 4.0.4 throuh kies?

Thanks a million!:victory:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cityhunterxyz:
Yes, 4.0.4 is just a maintenance update from 4.0 so you will still have all the 4.0 goodies.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] GNote4Ever:
Okay.... i didnt seem to get any of them, or any of the new stuff like s cloud...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cityhunterxyz:
You won't get s-cloud and my story needs to be downloaded from Samsung apps other than that it's just some minor tweaks to the existing apps.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Toastking:
Hi guys,

I'm currently trying to manipulate the file /data/system/packages.xml in order to make Android start one of my apps with another user id. However, this doesn't work because it seems that Android recreates the file completely when shutting down the system which means the old user id is being written back into the file.

Without rebooting, changing the file's contents (or even deleting it completely) doesn't do anything either, it seems that the contents are being loaded into the memory on boot.

What I need are your ideas on how I can make my app run as another user (or edit the file permanently) :) I need this because I want to access another app's non-exported service.

Thanks in advance!

edit: Even if I try editing the file and then shutting down the system unexpectedly (One X, holding down power for like 10 seconds without using the software shutdown), the file is being restored after reboot. When I check the file in CWM after a normal shutdown, it's also back to normal. So I guess Android rebuilds it on shutdown AND on boot.. or something?

edit2: I just tried the following: Rebooting into CWM, editing /data/system/packages.xml from there, checking file contents (worked), rebooting system - file contents restored. I'm starting to think that this isn't the file I have to edit. But which one is it?

edit3: Tried editing /data/system/packages.list instead, didn't work either. The file is also being restored to the original state.

- Android 4.1.1, CM10, German
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AggelosGR:
did u managed anything?got same issue
[Defy Themes and Apps] Pekempy:
For all you lovers of Guitar Hero who are looking for a similar style game for FREE, then there is an app I've found on the Play Store called Music Hero.

Link

You can play local songs, and there are 3 difficulty settings.

I've been enjoying it lately :)

It's actually really fun, and I love that you can use LOCAL songs rather than the usual default songs/ones the app has for purchase..

***Runs very smoothly on Motorola Defy with Quarx’s latest JB. Untested on other ROMs.***

Here's a video of some gameplay..

[YOUTUBE]8nZUeqrhfMs[/YOUTUBE]
[Defy Themes and Apps] oSandmaNo:
Thank you thank you thank you!!! :D

I loved it!
[Defy Themes and Apps] Pekempy:
No problem :) hope you enjoy it!
[Defy Themes and Apps] jonesy17:
Nice find.... this game rocks! I'm a Guitar Hero fan, but using your own tracks makes it even better. Thanks :D

MB526 CM10'd by QUARX
[Defy Themes and Apps] a59755065:
thx:)
[Defy Themes and Apps] dbarrera:
I'm still rocking Froyo stock rom and works really well... Installed it 2 weeks ago...
[Defy Themes and Apps] super noob bros:
awesome :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Deleted member 4541696:
So while I'm in the camera app there's a click coming from the inside of the phone every 3-5 second and it's only in the camera app. I'm guessing that it's coming from the vibration motor. Any ideas??
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
Don't need to be in the app, just shake your phone and you will hear it clicking around.........intentional design that all one x will have so your phone is fine:beer:

Sent from my HTC One X+ p_type 0.91.0
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Deleted member 4541696:
Thanks for the quick reply but when I shake my phone it's a completely different rattle sound. The one in the camera app is more like a springy sound and in a different location and it happens when I'm holding the phone still and when I click the shutter button(but also when I just hold the phone still in the camera app). It also didn't happen with my old one x.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
I'm not sure, maybe Ur camera has an issue then. I'm holding hox intestines in my hand as I type and there is nothing that moves except the camera click.....maybe worth getting checked out, also try a 3rd party app and see if it does the same

Sent from my HTC One X+ p_type 0.91.0
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] speednir123:
That's the lens auto focusing and sometimes get crazy

dont worry man it's normal.

mine does that too.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Deleted member 4541696:
Thanks. I noticed after I uninstalled a night camera app

that it started doing it less and less.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Chelle01:
First off, I am a NOOB. So take what I did with a grain of salt, it may not be right. If I could get a senior member to check this out as well. I installed 2 launchers, go launcher hd and adw launcher ex. Then installed wallpaper wizardii, now I can use my pictures to set the background. You have to use "no scroll" in the settings. I am still playing with the functions, and it looks better on go launcher hd than adw launcher ex, but it works.

Rooted kfhd , step by step set up.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] TheDoolster:
Do you have to be rooted to install launchers? I am un rooted and it never shows up in my app list. I can side load just fine, just not launchers. Tried Nova and go had.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] iMJets:
if you are rooted, if you move the apps to system/app you can change there permissions. This allows for you to change the launcher to any launcher by default. So that when you press the home button you don't have to be forced back into the amazon launcher. Completely different from side loading the apps. I highly recommend it if you prefer a different launcher like me.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] TheDoolster:
Ok thank you, I did not know that I had to change the permissions and file location. I am going to root my Fire tomorrow and then I will do that.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Chelle01:
Word to the wise--DO NOT set your new launcher as default until you are very sure it is working ok. You can get stuck in the boot loader and believe me it is no fun!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] TheDoolster:
Ok I have rooted it and installed apex and it is very nice. Everything is working smoothly. Now i might go make a theme pack to make it look like stock ics. What are the dangers of modifying framework-res.apk?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] hungcolin:
that what I've meet yesterday, it make me scare. Go laucher not working, it show not working, it show stop, then press stop, and stop again & again I can't get in to anything. Luckily, there is a star sympol, which you can get in to Silk browser, after that you can scroll down notify , get in to setting and clear Go laucher default.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] PhillyFlyer:
Although I can only make out half of what you wrote - I can confirm I too had this problem with Apex ("Apex has stopped working"). Luckily, I was able to get into my email through the favorites star and clear defaults. I dont know why, but the Apex launcher will not work for me.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] vicograt:
Had the same problem with nova launcher, had to change to Go launcher
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] AJ Bryant:
Blurry kindle wallpapers

For anyone whose having a trouble finding a good unblurrywallpaper for you Kindle Fire (if using a launcher):

Search the Google Play store for an app called Wallbase

Once installed, go to Settings --> Resolution --> Select "2560x1600"

Find a wallpaper you like and set it as you wallpaper. WALA! You can also save it so you can ur wallpaper while offline via Wallbase.

I hope people who have problems with blurry Kindle wallpapers get to see this. I was surprised when I found this out! GOOD LUCK!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] misal6666:
I have unlocked my I717 once and now i wish to root it and use custom ROMs on it...My question is will i have to unlock it every time i change a ROM??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dparrothead1:
Once its rooted, its rooted......
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] misal6666:
i have not rooted it yet...my question is not regarding the root..

my device is running on gingerbread ...if i root it and install a custom ROM (ICS Based) do i have to get it unlocked again??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] JamieD81:
if its unlocked its unlocked, only way you will lose unlock is if you brick your device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] misal6666:
thanks than now i will be flashing ROMs...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] just_visiting:
ICS??? It's been melted over the long summer. Time for JB!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Incorrect.

Once you flash a rooted kernel its rooted. You could then flash a non-rooted rom (stock for example) and not have root access, until you flash another rooted kernel.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Dev Jaskirat:
This thread is just a poll for the next updates of jellysandwich!

All neo/v/l jellysandwich users! Do u want aroma in upcoming updates or not?

Choose your choice from above!

Want to suggest something? Post it!!​
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] knksinghi:
I tried ur rom but Aroma was causing problems.just give us zip file install for the respective mobile.i will appreciate it Thanks you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] venoma333:
So what do you get when you choose?​

YES:

More customisabillity!

Patches integrated into AROMA!

NO:

ROM size will be approx. 300MB without AROMA

WE choose what's best for YOU, giving you the best from performance and UI swag!

OTA Updates would be achieved easier!

No bootloops due to full /system partition!

We will make addons for apps that are requested and we didn't find enough space to fit them.

Please take this into consideration and correct me if i'm wrong :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] neo2k12:
I like Aroma, but in JellySandwich it tends to install anything it wants and not what the user chooses.

So:

Bugged Aroma: No

Working Aroma: Yeah, why not! ;)

But venoma333s arguments against it are not bad either.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] darky22:
Make zips for addons , put small things in aroma like u did in old builts , 500 mb is too much for other users ( I DOWNLOAD 500MB IN LESS THAN 5 MIN :p) ....take your time to build the rom , but make it perfect and no rush ... :) :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] mati865:
Well in my opinion it was worth of spending 1 hour to download it.

Just fix ARMOA and it's good feature.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] medozse7s:
:@ i download 500 in 3 hours am 512 k/b
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Hakosuka11:
I think you could make different versions of the rom, like, "holo version" etc... Changing the appeal of the rom and some apps ... And make addons
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] TigerV:
Bro... Aroma is good thing to install customization add-ons,

If Rom size is ok then.not a problem at all

Only thae aroma installer work perfect without bug....

Then happy...

And ur work is always great...

Thanks

:D

;)

Sent from my MT11i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Well differentiated

And too much customizations result in more problems like bricking of phones

Incase of aroma sometimes.Same options chosen still it gets bricked and then saying Rom is not good and fast

Would just lower the dev morale

And yea major problem of bootloop can be wiped

Having said that....

However its on the users to decide

Btw good idea dev:thumbup:

For asking users:p

---------- Post added at 12:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:04 AM ----------

+1

Actually even more worse about 5 to 6 hours for me

Anyways its not much of an issue if Rom is good
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tdttester:
We should not forget that what DJ is doing is just a port of a Xperia Arc Rom created by maxio1998.

If the original build is mostly configurable thanks to Aroma Installer, I don't understand why the port to Neo / Neo V should be different.

The most important thing is that the Aroma Installer work perfect with all its options.

On the other hand, JellySandwich version 7.0 is coming very soon (maxio1998 said: "7.0 is almost done. It'll be just epic. Legendary UI and speed"). DJ, please be prepared to port it to our devices! ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Suranjan16049:
I like aroma but I don't like bootloops, pls make a bugless aroma if u can otherwise no aroma

thx
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] kormatoes:
500 meg for a ROM that's way to high just no need for that wat so ever.

the system is 70 meg striped

Anything more then 130 is pure bloatware that's only problem with aroma .its great but big .still great program I use for my personal setup !

Sent by PAC****ROM using XDA Premium HD app
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] magpipishbol:
aroma is just okay and the size is okay for me. but we are hoping for a less/bug-free aroma next patch. please :) or if u dont want to get bothered modding the AROMA thing, maybe its better if you prefer making zips as add ons for the mods that user are requesting or what. just imo. thank you :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] cyanidekiller:
It is da best ics rom for neo/v and pretty smooth.i wanna try latest version of this rom. But its too big (512mb) to download.As my country's net provider does not provide fast internet acess its pain in ass to download this rom. it takes about 12hrs for me to downloas..:crying:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] venoma333:
What is stopping us it's different partition sizes mainly. We've said this countless times and removing aroma will solve boot loops. If not, everyone should just stop complaining about them.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] thetitans89:
I'm ok with the Aroma installer, i'm even think that it's great, as soon as it have no bug.

But I think it should have less option to reduce the size, optional core is must have but the icon pack or something for candy eye can be later.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] neo2k12:
I think the best thing would be to make a smooth basic version and add everything else as addons. You can drop much stuff, like default ICS drivers or crappy icon sets.

The advantages of Aroma just don't outweigh the disadvantages, it just causes more problems.

Whatever you decide, I really appreciate your work. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] pawleonhart:
For me, basic stuff is much better like the other roms and just make flashable zips as addons. It can also help others like me that doesnt have good connection. Btw still on 6.1 as restoring data didnt work well on some of my apps installed.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] venoma333:
Just use Titanium backup next time.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Exactly then peeps should not keep blaming the dev if they get stuck

Or the whole purpose gets defeated

Anyways keep posting your suggestions

Every constructive suggestion is valuable :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] goutham0903:
I tired installing 6.25 version of Jelly Sandwich for my Neo and I patched the Neo Zip.

I am getting the following problem, the OS loads and finally only battery and time is displayed in the screen, none of the other things are getting displayed what should I do? I tried the second time by flashing it again. Still I get the same error.

Please help me on this. Thanks in Advance.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Dev Jaskirat:
Patched the neo zip? U don't need any patches for 6.2.5 ! Just select your device in aroma!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheesus182:
Hey guys,

Is the cyanogenmod for the Xperia Arc the same as for the Arc S?

There is no official one for the Arc S so can I just use the one for the Arc?

Thanks!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Whitesands:
yes works for both anzu/ayame. either way, both will be branded as arc s after flashing :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RadzNguyen:
Yes, it works the same :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okmijnlp:
I'm on Fluxi's latest kernel, XX-S2W B3. I was just wondering if there was a way to disable the negative toggle (swipe from left to right with 2 fingers) thanks!
[HTC Amaze 4G] filthygoat223996:
Hey guys I recently flashed the speedrom7.8, and I am loving it.

The only problem is that the phone always starts up I fast boot mode and the power options no longer exist in the settings so I can't turn it off. I have also looked in the application tab, and its not there either.

How do I disable it?

Thanks in advance
[HTC Amaze 4G] chozyn:
Just a thought but maybe if you copy the settings apk from stock Rom shut it off and then put the speedrom settings back it would work. Back up first cuz like I said...just a thought. Good luck.

I was born in Darkness.....
[Sony Tablet S] blackadder666:
Hopefully a simple question.

I've rooted my tablet S and wondered if I do a factory reset will I lose root.
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Yes SuperUser / SuperSU will be deleted and you will need shell root to install again :(

I use the semi-auto script by binary and it's all good just make sure you have your OWN signed VpnFaker in the tar.gz archive.

Stfilz

UPDATE: Root stays intact :) LOOK BELOW
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Em, reinstall from Play Store?

I'm pretty sure that the su binary will be still there.
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Never tried that but factory setting means factory? I.e no su binary ??
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
Several times I have entered Recovery Mode screen, selected Reset to factory settings then Yes -- delete all user data, and did not lose root access. What I have noticed is apps and files that are side-loaded by Condi's ALLinONE tool (i.e., BusyBox, Superuser) remained installed after the reset. All other user apps (including BusyBox Pro and Superuser Pro) are deleted and have to be re-installed, and all user settings have to be re-entered.
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
Well yeah, of course the su and busybox binary will still be there XD
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
Hmmm learn something new everyday. One would have thought that it puts it to Factory, as in the same as a fresh update.zip install.

Thanks for the info :)

Stifilz