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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] technope:
i'll need a lot of help early on. i'd like to get out of the kingroot thing, so i'm going to ask them. if they're not making money, what do they care how root was achieved?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
As a follow up, I installed Google Now Launcherfrom Google Play but when I went to run it, Now says "Google Now Launcher requires a newer version of the Google App"

Amazon Store intercepts the request and offers to always redirect Store requests to Amazon every time... no thanks.

Install the Google app (hadn't before).

Run Google Now, same issue

Run Google

Run Google Now, "Fire Launcher is currently your default launcher. To try the Google Now Launcher, select it from Settings > Home." Yes Click Settings oh wait, there is no Home under Settings. <sigh>

Google Drive didn't download, retry - fail again.

Two steps forward... pause. Still, not bad.

Oh, can someone chime in with how I can prevent an OTA update that undoes all this goodness?

Ed
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] technope:
Now, for me is huge. Thanks for trying it out. Tomorrow I'm grabbing my mom's tan(she doesn't use it all that much) and seeing if I can make progress. .. I still hate we're using kingroot. Waiting for a reply.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
I just renamed the OTACERTS.ZIP file in /system/etc/security/

I guess I won't know if it works until the next update is sent. I don't have a list of all the services that Amazon uses to deliver OTA updates, otherwise I would have frozen those in Ti Backup too.

--Update--

I froze the following in Ti Backup:

com.amazon.otaverifier 5.1.1-32.5.4.1_user_54112720

DeviceSoftwareOTA 6.0.221.0_6043810

System Updates 1.0.99.0_24210

I've rebooted and the system seems fine. Like I said above, I won't know if this all works until the next update is released.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] loganwaffle8:
Basic Knowldege?

So I wanted to root my device ever since I got it back in december so I could get the google apps and so I could use tincore keymapper. Is their any basic knowledge or any other apps I need to install before using KingRoot? Im slightly worried I might do something wrong and brick my device. :confused:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
I'm no expert, but I didn't do anything special besides download KingRoot and run the App. It rooted my Kindle in one go, but others had to run it multiple times for KingRoot to be successful. YMMV, I guess.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
Additional things not working correctly

Android device manager does let me login. It runs enough to enter credentials but after hitting the login button nothing happens, stays on the page.

Attempts to buy download the titanium pro from within titanium (I already owned it) have the same ~"wouldn't you rather use the amazon app store" issue I describe above. Downloading it from within Google Play worked fine.

[MENTION=7270918]loganwaffle8[/MENTION],

If you just want root

Kingroot

Then follow the link on one if my previous posts from today to download the.zip from w0lfdroid something (on tapatalk& can't look it up easily) and run the script from a terminal (MrW0lf on XDA a I think).

That should get you root with SuperSu free and no Kingroot.

After that...

Ed
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
I opened Titanium Backup and hit the "Check for Updates" button and got the popup asking me to go to the Amazon App Store. I then Froze the Amazon App Store App in Ti Backup, and reran the "Check for Updates" test and the Google Play Store opened right up. No Amazon popup. Not the most ideal solution, but a workaround for now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] loganwaffle8:
Got root working

I used the app and it took about three tries before my device got rooted. Tested with root checker, and tincore keymapper works like a charm.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Hey guys, update on my progress.

While trying to sideload Amazon stock 5.1.1 firmware in order to get my fire HD 10 working again.

First I had an issue, while using cmd prompt within my C:/ADB folder to push the firmware, I was getting Aborted installations. Around 40%, E-Failed to verify file signatures.

I was using the 5.1.1 update bin file directly from Amazons site, so I switched to the latest amazon fire bin file from Rootjunkysdl.com and it worked!

I also switched USB cables and ports just to be sure.

I'm back into the Fire home screen now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
files on root junky site should be for the 7in Fire
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
does it say HD on back?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
can't believe that it didn't brick it
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
I used this bin file - update-kindle-32.5.4.1_user_541112720.bin on my HD 10 - 5th gen. from root junkysdl.com

Amazon's site - update-kindle-global-37.5.4.1_user_541112720 - This is the one that was giving file signature error(s). Perhaps corrupted over patchy wifi while downloading? Faulty USB cable or port? I'm not quite sure.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] loganwaffle8:
(NEVERMIND) Getting the google apps

Nevermind about the Gapps, tried reinstalling on my factory wiped HD 10, and gplay didn't open cause I forgot a few key apps. Will post a thread on it soon. :rolleyes:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
So if I used the firmware update (as mentioned in my previous posts) for the 7inch Fire HD and it worked on my HD 10. Does this mean I should try rooting it through the methods used for the 7inch in the other threads?

Or should I try KingRoot again and this time, the paid version of SuperSuMe to remove it and get SuperSu on to install flashfire and then Slimrom.

By the way, my end goal is to install slimrom Lp and just stick with it indefinitely. Should I have to update Slimrom, would I need to flash updates every single time?

Lastly, I can wait on the sidelines a bit until there's a means of getting Twrp.

Any thoughts?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] technope:
You'll have to leave Slimrom alone for now, but mostly everything else is fine.

Guess I have to concede to using Kingroot and SuperSUMe Pro, as well. If you run into any problems with FlashFire, these APKs are known to work: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3yLoupCwoyrSzJEMHc3UTkzam8/edit?pref=2&pli=1
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] schr01:
Sorry, but the link does not work for me!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3yLoupCwoyrSzJEMHc3UTkzam8/edit?pref=2&pli=1
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
[URL="APKs"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3yLoupCwoyrSzJEMHc3UTkzam8/edit?pref=2&pli=1[/URL]

url tags are not correct
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
A follow-up from my previous post. After installing Google Now launcher I installed a launcher switcher then use titanium to freeze fire launcher.

Google Device location still doesn't work.

Incidentally, if you had Titanium installed from Amazon store, uninstall and reinstall from Google Play (that was causing me some issues till I switched).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Will_Xda:
Kingroot shows "root access is unavailable" for me. Fire HD10 2015 model. Any pre-requisites needed that are not listed in OP e.g. certain firmware version? (I'm on build from 2nd of DEC 15)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
kingroot checks to see if device is root, when you open it, you need to run it to root
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Will_Xda:
Hmm strange, tried that but it failed. just reset and tried again now it worked. Only difference I can think of is Lock screen password\ encryption that is no longer present
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
Not too surprising. I ran kingroot 3+ times, then reinstalled it before it finally worked. Please track your steps and share what you learn on your rooting / reconfiguring journey.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Will_Xda:
Hello fellow d855 user, I'll unroot, try again and most likely make a short video :) Think encryption and lock screen pin were causing my issue
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
Encryption causing issues? Quite possible. I've had tons of issues doing things related to flashing when encryption was involved (on other hardware, i9100 & d855). I'm surprised it let you encrypt, I hadn't noticed that option but had planned to root once someone posted how so I want looking for it either.

I rooted mine with lock screen on... Perhaps that was a part of my issue requiring multiple attempts? I don't understand the underlying processes enough to speak to that.

Ed
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
has anyone tried

fastboot.exe oem reboot-recovery

in fastboot mode

this command could be useful, if flashing a rom with FlashFire App fails

and stock recovery doesn't boot with button combinations
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ¿GotJazz?:
So, I've rooted my HD 8 successfully using KingRoot (apparently, just in the nick of time since the latest Fire update breaks rootability :))

I've installed Google Play with RootJunky's script. I had to put all the new Google Play/Login stuff on KingRoot Purify's whitelist in order to get Google Play to work properly.

Now that I have things running pretty well, I have a couple of questions:

Can I update Google Play Services? I get a pop-up that some of the apps I try to install require a more recent Google Play Services.

Is there a way I can backup my current ROM/installation? I don't know if TWRP works for the HD 8 yet.

Now that I'm rooted, can I use RootJunky's SuperTool on the HD 8? All the info I've seen so far has the SuperTool used on the HD 7.

Thanks,

¿GJ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tubifex:
What is the latest update ver? On my HD10 I was updated to 5.1.2 and it broke root but I was able to reroot.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
5.1.2, there may be different build version dates
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Skeetch79:
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I bought a Kindle Fire 8 HD for the family and wish to root - it is on 5.1.1. Windows Driver are set up. ADB and Fastboot commands seem to be recognized, "adb devices" shows the devices as well as "fastboot devices" but I am faced with the following. Has this been discussed/resolved?

C:\Users\skeetch79\Desktop\AmazonFire5thGenSuperTo ol>adb devices

List of devices attached

G090H90854330BB4 device

C:\Users\skeetch79\Desktop\AmazonFire5thGenSuperTo ol>adb reboot-bootloader

C:\Users\skeetch79\Desktop\AmazonFire5thGenSuperTo ol>fastboot devices

G090H90854330BB4 fastboot

C:\Users\skeetch79\Desktop\AmazonFire5thGenSuperTo ol>fastboot oem append-cmdline

"androidboot.unlocked_kernel=true"

...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.031s

C:\Users\skeetch79\Desktop\AmazonFire5thGenSuperTo ol>

"fastboot reboot" will reboot the device no problem. "fastboot erase cache" also returns the FAILED unknown command error. The device is on 5.1.1. I wish to root this device, has this been discussed? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
the super tool only roots the 7in Fire
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Skeetch79:
Good to know, thanks!

So plan of action would be to use KingoRoot?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
yes kingroot is only known way to root
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] loganwaffle8:
Once rooted, if you havent already, disable OTA updates by using any file explorer, grant it root access, go to system/etc/security/ directory and move/delete the otacerts.zip file. It will stop OTA updates from downloading and installing since the new 5.1.2 FireOS update breaks root.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] donalgodon:
Does king root work on 5.1.2?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GenesisCoast:
I've just managed to root my HD10 on 5.1.2 using KingRoot!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
which app version?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GenesisCoast:
Using Version 3.2.0 Build 1128, of the Desktop Application.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] loganwaffle8:
Im going to stick with 5.1.1 until the mobile app is updated, then ill try with 5.1.2.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rezicc:
Jeez this is way more difficult than it should be.

Okay, so all I really want to do is rid myself of the hideous Fire Launcher. I use Nova Launcher for all my other android devices, so that's what I'm shooting for. My plan was to root my Fire HD 8 with KingRoot, since you know, it seems like most people says that works. Then I was going to use RootJunky's SuperTool to switch the launchers.

I've downloaded and installed KingRoot several times, and I've tried to root it at least 30 times now. It always works it's way up to 29 or 30%, then says it failed.

I've already used the super tool to get the google play store, and it works fine. I've looked to see if my framework is up to date, but I can't find where to update that for some reason. I can find Google Play Services in the play store and that seems to be up to date. I was going to try and connect my tablet to my windows 10 pc and try the desktop method (even though it's in Japanese... wow.) but now my PC doesn't even recognize that I've plugged in the tablet at all! And it used to, I mean, that's how I got my fire to have the google play store!

Getting super pissed and frustrated here, any help would greatly be appreciated... I'm about ready to send this stupid thing back to Amazon.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ipdev:
Others had the same 30% problem. Start around this post and it may help. (Might want to back up a few posts to get an overview.)

I should have my replacement fire 8 Saturday, I have a feeling I may be in the same boat. (Hopefully it will be running 5.1.2 or less.)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=66612812

Sent from my SM-T330

Nova Launcher runs great on my 7, 10 & worked great on my dead 8.

(I use it on all my androids)

---------- Post added at 02:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:52 AM ----------

Keep an eye on this thread also. (I knew I read about this in multiple threads.)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=66581108

(This is the way I switched to SuperSU)

http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html

Sent from my SM-T330
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
Fire HD 10 here, originally 5.1.1 which I upgraded to 5.1.2. I used the apk version of KingRoot and it worked the first time; the Windows variant got to 36% and failed about 8 times before I switched to the apk.

Also using nova launcher - no problem.

But major issues with Google Play. When it launches, I just get a blank screen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
what system version is it on?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rezicc:
Thanks for those links. I believe I was running 5.1.2.1, and after seeing the threads [MENTION=7280276]ipdev[/MENTION] mentioned which detailed the various issues with 5.1.2.1, I ran out to the store and bought another tablet. I don't usually give up that easy, but seriously... if I have to root/hack/downgrade/whatever a device and perform some miracle of a circus trick to get my tablet to have a decent launcher... I mean, come on. A consumer shouldn't have to do that. Sure, if I was talking about overclocking the thing or installing a different rom entirely, or some other major modification, I could see taking the risk of doing all those hacks as worth it. But just to get another launcher and have the darn thing not glitch and lag all over from it's disgusting stock launcher? Nope.

So I'll be returning it. And to those I'm sure are asking, "what were you expecting?" My answer is: "Heck if I know, I wonder that myself."

But anyways, thanks to everyone who jumped in to help within hours of me posting that. XDA truly is a great community. Cheers!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ipdev:
I got my new 8 a day early. Downgraded from 5.1.3 to 5.1.2 with no problems. (After trying a few things on 5.1.3, I used the factory rest option under stock settings & then flashed 5.1.2 from recovery)

Currently attempting root with kingroot. If you still want to keep your fire 8, I will be more than willing to help you through the steps. (There may still be risks..)

Sent from my SM-T330

---------- Post added at 01:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:27 AM ----------

How did you install gapps? (I did it with adb. I am running 5.1.1 on my 10)

Sent from my SM-T330
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rezicc:
No kidding. Tonight I received an alert from my credit card company saying that someone tried to use my credit card online. Luckily I wasn't liable for the near $800 dollar purchase...

Not saying that KingRoot is the problem... But there was a malware warning. And the charge comes a day after.

Users beware.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
I've done it several ways. Initially, I installed via adb, but when that failed me, I've found several apk's of the apps and installed them separately by adb and also by sending them to the device and installing from there. Many, many attempts with no luck.

I have 1market installed, which does work. But this is for my wife and she really wants the genuine Play Store.

Without some sage advice, my next move is to factory reset and start over (which I hate to do because KingRoot was so problematic)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ipdev:
Not quiet the risk I was referring to but, I agree. Be VERY cautious about were you get and what you install.

Kingroot makes me nervous, I only use the apk, that's why I switch to SuperSU as soon as I can.

Sent from my SM-T330

---------- Post added at 02:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:59 AM ----------

When I run into gapps errors most of the time a wipe is needed. Google Play used to be particularly about install order. (I'll have to look back in my notes for the install order. I think it was account, store, services, framework.)

If you can, reboot into recovery (power and left most volume key) and wipe cache partition. (volume keys move up and down, power is enter button.) That may help.

Sent from my SM-T330

I'll look back at my 10 install tomorrow.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
Thanks for the ideas. I wiped cache in recovery but I don't see a difference, except... When I first launched the Play Store it briefly showed a Google login screen, but it quickly went away. Also, something I had not noticed before (but I don't think this is new) is that the PLAY menu on the left side will appear whenever I summon it. The main screen, where the store apps would be, is blank with the spinning circle; but the menu is populated with my Google account seemingly properly signed-in. I think there must be some corruption of one of the other play service apps. But, I have uninstalled and reinstalled all of then that I know about. Anyway, I appreciate your help - please send any other ideas you might have.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ipdev:
Tried a few things. This worked to fix a wonky gapps install.

http://pastebin.com/iv8YmHE1

Credit goes to RootJunky [MENTION=4246643]Tomsgt[/MENTION] (Script and files.)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3272695

Sent from my SM-T330
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
Just yesterday, I did almost exactly the same thing you are reporting. Did you also disable the lockscreen? I followed the instructions to use sqlite to change the locksettings.db "disable lockscreen" parameter to "1", but it's still there.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jammyjammers:
I did not disable the lockscreen for security reasons. I did delete ads though.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gg528:
Fire HD 8

Had root got greedy and deleted to much had to update then backdate... Used Rootjunky to install a Play Store, and FlashFire. Before root used Play Store to install Titanium Backup pro, Super su-me, ROM toolbox pro, Super SU. This made it unnecessary to activate WiFi immediately after rooting. Used kingroot 4.9.2 apk and PC version to root, took at least 6 attempts. Granted Ti BU root rights with Kingroot, and froze the OTA apps, and Amazon App Store. Super SU-me installed Super SU. Registered device to Amazon. Moved the 4 Google Play apps and Nova launcher to system, by copying them to system/priv-app. Widgets are now working. Used FlashFire to flash exposed framework, took 25 minutes to flash xposed. xblast seems to work fine. Unfroze Amazon App Store.

ADB now shows KFMEWI. No longer says KFTBWI, Thebes.

Titanium Backup requires - Mount namespace separation - to be unchecked in Super SU.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
I mistakenly posted this in the Fire HD 7 thread. But this is for a Fire HD 10.

I'm having issues related to Google Accounts. Gmail and Calendar are installed with the right access to my Google account info; but I can't get the same for Contacts. I've tried various Contact apps and they want to link to the Amazon settings and Amazon account. At some level, the tablet is trying to ignore the Google account settings I'd be happy totally getting rid of the Amazon account, but I'm OK leaving it if I could just get Contacts to access Google. Ideas, please?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jammyjammers:
Did you try freezing Amazon related services? Use the paid version of Titanium Backup and freeze amazon apps. Alternatively, you could use the free version of titanium to backup amazon apps and then uninstall them one by one, but this is riskier and more of a pain. But perhaps once you get rid of amazon services, it won't interfere with google.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CAL7:
I did try to remove Amazon Services, but I'll go back and also try to TB freeze them. What I did, from the tricks & tips thread ( by [MENTION=7263514]kanderson88[/MENTION] ), was:

Disabling Amazon Services

Start up Command Prompt.

Type in "adb shell". Then "su".

Then type into command prompt.

*To Re-enable, replace disable with enable.

List of Amazon apps that are okay to remove.

Optional

Don't have prime? Please continue + more.

*Don't forget to type in "exit" into command prompt twice when you are done and or before unplugging your usb.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Steve Mannix:
Unwanted update to 5.1.2.1

Hey all. Twice now I've installed 5.1.2 (54168620) and successfully rooted using KingRoot. Apparently, when I've gone online to get to the Play Store it has grabbed the update to 5.1.2.1 (542169020) which can't be rooted. This shows under "System Update" as ready to install, and apparently, when I was away from the device each time it auto installed the file. I found an update file of about 9 MB which I deleted, but it still shows as ready to install. Any idea how to prevent this from installing? I blocked OTA updates after I rooted but this may have slipped through before I blocked them.

Thanks for any ideas.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jstame:
Internal storage folder Android/data/deviceOta. The bin file should be there just delete that.
[BlackBerry Priv] Nanaki-seto:
Well now who would have thought just a couple years ago we would see black berry become something to be talked about again?

I loved my old BB curve 8330. When i get some money saved up i might just have to buy this one. and root it and rom it and brick it and fix it woot fun times ahead with black berry!
[BlackBerry Priv] nyjumpman:
I don't think rooting and romming is in this phone's future given the emphasis on security...
[BlackBerry Priv] :
I like what are they doing, Priv could be in our Office soon.
[BlackBerry Priv] TPMJB:
I sincerely hope rooting and romming will be in the future, but I won't hold my breath.
[BlackBerry Priv] Lagamorph:
Root isn't as useful as it used to be for me personally at least. It breaks too much (Banking Apps, Online TV/Streaming apps, etc) to make it worthwhile. I think Xposed is the only thing I really miss having from being rooted.