yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] gbohm:
downgrade is not working i think because i renamed that update service not sure tho. it just never finds the update i placed in the sdcard folder ( i restarted tried it with and without wifi renamed it and so on)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
At this point I would reach out to Amazon and see if they will roll you back to 3.2.8. Not knowing whether you blocked OTA is a problem and you obviously can't fix it without root. Not sure Amazon can work around the disabled OTA services but I can't think of another solution without root. Don't tell them you have been messing with your device. Justification should focus on the Fire OS 4.x 'upgrade' not meeting your business needs and wanting to return to 3.x. Note that if you purchased the device with 4.x installed Amazon typically will not roll back. Same if your device is a newer 8.9" model with upgraded processor.

As a last resort you could attempt a factory reset from the recovery menu accessed from a cold start via power + vol-up (volume up). Reported outcomes are variable. Some see success while other end up worse off. Not sure what would happen in your case - try at your own risk.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] chrischa:
thanks, this is a really important post :D
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] maeximie:
Lost root access

hey did you solve the problem? I've got the same problem with my device. I renamed the OTA file an installed root. Then I lost root while I tried to fix the problem with the not working playstore /google-services. Now I can't rename or delete any file in the system folder due to root permissions. Did the hard reset (power butten + volume up) work? I would be very grateful for any help!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] gbohm:
nope nothing works you cannot upgrade nor downgrade nor gain root again. i am waiting for a different root method to get at least root again and continue from there
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Phate123:
Hi!

I can't really imagine why this root method should not longer work if you are still on 4.5.2

Could you post a LogCat log?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] lekofraggle:
Yes, this is certainly odd. You are right that renaming the ota file should prevent an upgrade or a downgrade.

Can you run superuser.apk? If so, a longshot idea is open it and see if you can find the unroot and uninstall (or similar, I think that is what supersu calls it) option. Then, try cve again.

Or/and, as far as the alternate root method, I think kingroot (the Chinese root option) works on 4.5.2 but I am not positive.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Kingroot is reported to work on 4.5.2 and 4.5.3 (but not 4.5.4).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] gbohm:
it can not override the supersu apk already in the system folder which isn't working anymore. i looked at logcat before will post it later

---------- Post added at 01:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 PM ----------

superuser.apk will close because it can't find root. Kingroot is a bit to wonky for me to use i could basically just mail all my private data to some unknown chinese guy at that point

edit: just the interesting part of log where it crashes:

06-03 13:24:49.939 20613-20650/? W/PackageSettings﹕ Skipping PackageSetting{41ed0488 com.noshufou.android.su.fixer/10007} due to missing metadata

06-03 13:24:49.949 20613-20650/? W/PackageSettings﹕ Skipping PackageSetting{41ff6b60 eu.chainfire.supersu/10003} due to missing metadata

06-03 13:24:50.079 24547-24547/? D/cve﹕ spraying.... 200

06-03 13:24:50.099 28141-28141/? I/SuperSUinstall﹕ Creating space

06-03 13:24:50.109 28143-28143/? I/SuperSUinstall﹕ Placing files

06-03 13:24:50.439 24547-24547/? D/cve﹕ spraying.... 300

06-03 13:24:50.459 20613-20650/? W/zipro﹕ Unable to open zip '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Permission denied

06-03 13:24:50.459 20613-20650/? D/asset﹕ failed to open Zip archive '/system/app/Superuser.apk'

06-03 13:24:50.469 20613-20650/? W/PackageParser﹕ Unable to read AndroidManifest.xml of /system/app/Superuser.apk
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] lekofraggle:
One other longshot idea. If the play store is still working (as it should be), open it and try to uninstall superuser. Then, install supersu. See if that works.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] gbohm:
no playstore doesn't work and that wouldn't work since i am pretty sure you cannot deroot that way anyhow
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] lekofraggle:
You cannot deroot that way, but superuser is notorious for messing things up. If this oddity is a permissions error, and you could implement those steps, there is a possibilty they would solve it.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] AlexZap:
Kingroot does work, up to 4.5.3, as I used it. And, no, I don't trust it, but if you follow this guide, it is trivial to remove once you are rooted http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3105546
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] gbohm:
thank you for this ! but what do we know what it does while rooting to your phone or your pc? not every change possible is that easy to remove or detect
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Exactly. Root isn't the issue; it's what, if any, supplemental payload comes along with the tool.

There are no certainties beyond what has been reported here and in other forums that appear lack hard evidence (eg: controlled testing; repeatability). I share the same wariness due to unfamiliar origins which much be balanced against benefits obtained (root). Like financial investing individual risk tolerance is of the equation. Go in with eyes open and recognize others may choose a different path.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] lekofraggle:
That is a good point, but to play devil's advocate, one could learn how the system works well enough to see if there is malicious software running and if this does give full root access, then a strong user can control who has access to what data. I am not sure these kinds of concerns stop at random root software from China. Both Google and Amazon are notorious for collecting metadata and forcing unwanted software upon people. That is why we are here right?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] AlexZap:
Wish I had an answer for you. The author of that thread says that what he has you remove is every thing he found that kingroot leaves behind. He didn't find any files that it changed, just stuff that it added. I had no ill effects when doing it with my HDX 7, though a buttload of my personal data could be running around China right now. Tho that may or may not 've kingroots fault. In the end, it is up to you to decide what risks you are willing to take.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
Agreed. Just like anything else, boxers/briefs, iOS/Android, Demican/Republicrat, to each their own...

Personally, I updated to 4.5.3 & then wiped. I then rooted using king root on a wiped device with nothing set up yet, so there was no personal information to send anywhere. I then removed KR & all associated files from the apk & then installed S-SU. I monitored traffic for a few hours, saw nothing of interest being sent to any unknown servers, etc. & then set my device back up.

I suppose someone with the desire could decompile the KR apk & then browse through the smali/java & see what's what. The binary might be a tough nut of course, but hey...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] AlexZap:
Look at it this way (and I'm not trying to take anything away from chainfire, supersu is an awesome app): even supersu isn't open source. You have no idea what it might be doing to your system. You trust it because chainfire has been around on xda and lots of people use his apps. But there is no peer review of what his apps do. The only fully open source superuser app is koush's superuser, which is a great app, but for whatever reason doesn't get as much market share as supersu. Kingroot is a big app in china. The team behind it should be commended for releasing root for so many devices in one tool. People don't trust it because it is from China, but I think that is a poor reason.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Personally I could care less where it originates. I actually find some of the nationality associations distasteful. When it comes to power tools my opinions and personal decisions are largely based on community reputation which is obviously quite subjective. That said, bad actors are generally called out pretty quickly on boards such as XDA. I believe much of the concern comes from lack of viability to the community of users that are familiar with tools such as Kingroot. I fall into that bucket and have not found a need to research further (eg: subscribe to regional forums where this tool may be more widely discussed). I do share what I find which to date has been long on suspicion and short on evidence (a notable exception is a recent post by gsleon3).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Thinh Duong:
Try King Root it works also

Sent from HDX 7 OS 4.5.2 Rooted
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] redpepi:
How?

I enable mock locations, and copy the file to the root, how do i install it now if i don't have root explorer or any app for install ?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Just use Kingroot. Simpler, works every time. Google for apk.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] kenny23692:
I'm trying to root my kindle fire(HDX 7). I was previously on 4.5.4 and downgraded to 3.2.8 then recently updated to 4.2.5 but I cant get my device to show up under adb devices so i can install apps on my device. Ive downloaded Android sdk manager and verified the drivers were installed. Is there any other way I can transfer files to kindle and install them. I also noticed when I connected to wifi, amazon was trying to push 4.5.4.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Thoughts:

- make sure USB debugging is enabled on device (you have likely done this; included for completeness)

- assuming a Windows host connect your kindle and then remove all entries under "portable devices" in device manager

- disconnect kindle and reboot both devices

- reconnect kindle and allow Windows to reinstall device. This will likely fix problem

- if not try different cable and/or host (you don't need full sdk; just grab 'minimal adb and fastboot' on XDA)

You can also transfer files via Bluetooth. You'll need to do a little reading to learn how to do this. Slow but works.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] kenny23692:
I think I'm screwed. I tried another computer and got the same result.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
If FireOS boots then there is no reason adb should fail absent one or more factors previously mentioned. Do you get any response from the host when you connnect/disconnect your device? Be sure to try a different USB cable; a frequently overlooked trouble spot. Permissions, cables and drivers are where you want to focus.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] kenny23692:
Ya on both computes I can browser through kindle directories with no problems. I've tried different cables and drivers. Is there any other setting that should be checked on the kindle?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
If you can browse the device from a Windows host the the problem is likely permissions (USB debugging must be enabled) or drivers. You can try the ones from the following post. You may have to take extra steps to install these on 64-bit versions of Win 8/10 as they are unsigned. I know this may sound repetitive but I have yet to see a case where adb fails when the device can otherwise connect and communicate. You're gonna have to do some digging...

Another option is to try a Linux (preferred) or OS X host. Also try minimal adb + fastboot vs full sdk toolkit (grasping a bit....)

Windows drivers:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59268023
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] kenny23692:
Thanks I followed those steps and now I'm able to see it
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] shouthouse:
Has anyone gotten this to work because it doesn't seem to do anything.

EDIT: Sorry the page I was looking at had no replies.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
FYI - Kingroot is now the preferred method for rooting eligible HDX devices (must be running FireOS v4.5.3 or lower). Rollback options exist for higher versions (3rd gen only). For FireOS v3 use Towelroot.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] shouthouse:
Thank you! Now my only real problem is getting video to play without stopping/pausing/or kicking me back to the selection screen on Netflix.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
I don't experience this problem (Netflix playback is buttery smooth) but also run a different ROM. All bets are off with FireOS v3/v4 due to significant deviations from AOSP. A solution to your issues may lie in Safestrap v4 with either Nexus v4 or CM11 ROM.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] felixtmwu:
Collecting sufficient information about upgrading the radio rom of my Hermes, I was decided to flash my phone with the rom from this forum. However, I have probloem in using the MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe application.

1. I am using WMDC to synchonize my Hermes with my computer loaded with Vista Home Premium

2. I ran the captioned application and the application can check the rom version of my phone.

3. Click ok.. for several times, the phone got into the bootloader (triple color screen) ... and my computer saw mny phone as a new hardware.

4. The application told me that it could not find my phone to flash the new rom.

5. I performed a soft reset to the phone and it returned to normal situation.

I would like to know what was the problem? Is the application not working on Vista?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] pof:
You can only use MaUpgradeUt_noID to flash radio in NBF format if your bootloader is 1.01, 1.04 or 1.10.oli and your radio bootloader is <= 0107, in other cases you must flash radio in NBH format using Custom RUU / RUUWrapper.

BTW, I don't think it will work on Vista...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romano19:
Hi all! today i got this problem with TWRP. never seen this bug before. i tried flash a zip file from internal card or sdcard but have same result. pls help me how to fix it. now i cant install any zip file from recovery.

Srr for my bad english
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gr1ff1n:
TWRP can copy error logs to your sdcard. If you do so, you can see the exact error in your zip files.

My guess is that your zip files were re-compressed using some 3rd party software like WinZip/WinRAR, or maybe the build-in Windows zip compressor. Hence these are probably missing something in the zip file-header that TWRP is looking for.

I faced a similar issue when I used the WindowsXP built in zip compressor. I would advice you to unzip your files, and re-zip them using Info-Zip.

http://www.info-zip.org/

I was able to flash my zip files after I re-compressed them using the command line zip tools from Info-Zip.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeTuRr74:
Just downloas the ZIP a 2nd time and try to reflash it.The zip can be corrupted or not entirely downloaded.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romano19:
thank you. I have solved this problem. I reset the settings of TWRP. uncheck Zip signature verifying :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeTuRr74:
Okay,good :)
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] srivathsa:
Hi,

is there any call recording app working for Quattro?

I tried many apps but even if audio source is set to voice call (uplink/downlink) they does not work.
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] devesh9:
Use smart auto call recorder by TravelDiary. Works perfectly on quattro
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
"This rom was tested on I9505 only , if you want to try it on another variant , use it at your own risk ! "

Note : This rom was created a time ago , but either me or [MENTION=303884]Alan-B[/MENTION] weren't at xda , but now it's time :D

You are not allowed to take files from this rom without permission !

Please do not mirror , if you want it ask before , we don't bite :D

Features:

Based on GNG8

Supersu integrated

Calls recording

Back up data

Xposed

Wanam Xposed

S5 album

S5 launcher

S5 settings

S5 finder

Pyrana settings

Ultra power saving mode ;)

And more to come !

Screenshots

Down :)

Installation Guide

1.You should be rooted

2.Use Philz or TWRP recovery ( last version recommended )

3.Download the files and put it in internal/External card

4.Boot in recovery , Full wipe recommended even on updates !

5. Flash the rom , choose your settings ..etc in Aroma

6. Reboot and enjoy :p

Mods and Addons:

3 minits battery : http://uptobox.com/22jfpb32juqy

S finder : http://uptobox.com/87thudisoo3u

Download links

V48a : http://uptobox.com/260po4fglhwu

Mega link : https://mega.co.nz/#!c5AnwJzb!NxfgQ6e_no_-mymhbI2ZP0HRySurrGpsFhiYMYtm3GM

Frequent asked questions

How to delete themes ?

>>Go to settings, more , apps manager , all , and deleted theme.

Can i change battery icon with xposed ?

>>Yes but it is ,not recommended , it can cause some lags and make the rom instable . So make your good choice on Aroma :)

I can't change wallpapers in S5 launcher

>> Reboot in recovery and wipe cache+Dalvik cache or re-install the rom.

Note

The dev [MENTION=303884]Alan-B[/MENTION] is too busy with work , and not very active in xda , after i talked with him , he give me the permission to share the rom on xda and be as a maintainer in the thread :good:

I want you to know that i'm just 17 years old ( Almost :D ) , it mean i can't be here on xda 24/24 , or answer you late at night ..etc. I will have exams too , family... But i will do my best to satisfied xda community every day !

Credits to

[MENTION=4401403]friedrich420[/MENTION] For giving us the permission to use his great kernel .

[MENTION=4543502]slim80[/MENTION] For his great kernel ( that can be used in next updates ;) )

[MENTION=1897326]googy_anas[/MENTION] For his very good kernel

[MENTION=4325945]ktoonsez[/MENTION] for his kernel :good:

[MENTION=245596]talexop[/MENTION] for his kernel . [MENTION=2739548]tamirda[/MENTION] for the UPSM ;)

[MENTION=3562083]wanam[/MENTION] [MENTION=1121164]ambass[/MENTION]adi for 3minits mods

And of course [MENTION=303884]Alan-B[/MENTION] the MAIN developper of this great rom.

If i did some mistakes or something isn't clear for you just ask for it ( my first rom thread :angel: )
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
Guys here is the updates plans , next week-end i will probably publish the new update ( V47 :good: )

And the last update before lollipop will be V48 ;)

So please don't ask for ETA's :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] panda968:
I cant download as upbox isnt supported in my county i want to use your rom please upload on mega
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
As i can't upload now( i have some work and i'm really sick .. i will ask someone if it possible to mirror the file :good: )

If anyone can mirror send me mp , i will add it to download link and his name on credits :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] panda968:
I hope you get well soon mate thanks heaps
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] tomorio:
i cant wait to give this a try. used to love this rom so nice to see it brought up to date :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] george_shudi:
Maybe lollipop is coming tomorrow

who knows :) hehe
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
Lollipop will came in 1-3 weeks for our s4 . Tomorrow i don't think so :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] fiddragon:
Hi ! Are sûre ? Pyrana was gone on s5 and i'm not sure he will post a new update on s4

Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
I don't know , will see this with him.

V47 coming soon ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] fiddragon:
Ok thanks wait and see...

Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] radz_:
please dont forget to put credits on [MENTION=2739548]tamirda[/MENTION] UPSM mod

And other dev MODs who created for your ROM... you cant have this without them! wanam,albe95 and more...

ambasadi is not the maker of 3minit.. its gharinggton..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
First of all thank you for reminding me the UPSM mod , i forgot our great [MENTION=2739548]tamirda[/MENTION] ..

And i don't forget anyone , every one contributed in this rom have been mentionned , i can't add some dev's to credits without any reason. I already thanked wanam , [MENTION=5403589]Albe95[/MENTION] is my friend and a great dev , i always told him this , but he didn't contribute in building this rom , you can ask him if you want :)

I nerver forget the help of anyone , as i said in the thread , those days i was really sick so...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] radz_:
Understood... no offense from that post just a reminder bro[emoji12] [emoji12] [emoji12] [emoji12]

I see you as one of great dev someday!lol keep it up... have fun
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
Update Changelog

Based on the latest XXUGNK4

Apps updates

Torch

Task bar pyrana

Some improvements in the ROM

Fixed the S5 launcher bug

Pull up

Appolo player

Walkman Player

Zipme

Torch

Dolphin

Task Bar Pyrana

And more ! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
Screenshots
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Alan-B:
Hi,

Not of update Lollipop for S4, I passed in S5.

And Lollipop it is not terrible it is not still stable totally!

NB: My last one for S4 is the NK4 V48a
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
Hello guys , I hope you're doing well :)

So , i don't know how to start , i created this thread hoping i will get some experience and make my first steps into ROMS's developping , but as i can see , i failed. I think this rom should be here long time ago but either me or Alan weren't here.

I will sadly announce that this rom is officially "DISCONTINUED". The last build is the current one : V48a.

As lollipop now is coming , and the main developper doesn't have the device anymore we can't have anything new.

So , I failed but i should move on , keeping in mind my own idea: " Every success is preceeded by fails".

I will do my best and hope i will created next time i thread that will not disappoint you xda community.

Have a nice day all and thanks to all the devs who gave us permission to use their files.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] sanoc69:
Thank you for trying

for the next run better

not give up
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] xDroidZz:
great you tried. it's actually just it has a lot of s5 themed rom already.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Soufiansky:
Here you are as i promised you :) : https://mega.co.nz/#!c5AnwJzb!NxfgQ6e_no_-mymhbI2ZP0HRySurrGpsFhiYMYtm3GM
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] gody420:
Hello guys,

Totally bug free recovery for galaxy grand quattro and also Material Themed

TWRP recovery v2.7.10 ported from galaxy core

TWRP recovery v2.8.5.0 ported from huawei y300

FIXES

no more bootloop issues on reboot to recovery

(you can use reboot to recovery option from any app or terminal without fear of a boot loop)

SOURCES

Sorry no Sources as its just a ported recovery

You can find sources of galaxy core TWRP here:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-core/orig-development/recovery-twrp-v2-7-1-0-novafusion-t2799425

INSTRUCTION

Choose recovery flashable version from download section if you wanna flash via recovery

Choose Odin flashable version if you wanna flash via Odin

creadits

@Novafusion

me

DOWNLOADS

VERSION 2.8.5.0

Odin flashable(material theme)

www.mediafire.com/download/vq7x31wd325x5d2/twrp_2.8_material.tar

Recovery flashable(material theme)

www.mediafire.com/download/fm8shheghfnhkn1/twrp_2.8.5_material.zip

VERSION 2.7.1.0

Odin flashable(play theme)

https://www.mediafire.com/?2c7ystnrdr6ai35

Recovery flashable(play theme)

https://www.mediafire.com/?giib2mfvzjkg13g

TWRP for Galaxy win manufactured after july 2014

http://www.mediafire.com/?frubsvnovxpj5av
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] ChaosClown:
guide us

what to do flash from CWM or from Odin???
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] gody420:
flash via cwm
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] ChaosClown:
UI

Worst UI bro....can u fix it???