Hello guys, I'm developing my own kindle fire update that will be hacked. As you probably know, kindle's newest update is 6.2.2. That is the update i will be hacking. Once it is done, i will post download link here. Once it is created, and you have it, you will need to get a file manager. (I prefer ES file explorer) Once you have ot downloaded, go into your download folder via file manager. Once in the download folder, find the update. Move it to "kindleupdates" folder. Once the file is saved, go to Settings>Device>Click "Update your Kindle"
That is how to hack/root your kindle fire. Well, when it is out, anyway.
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Hi, folks.
Newbie here.
Just purchased a new Coby Kyros MID7015. Trying to root device. Instructions here call for downloading Z4root; okay. I copied that file to the root directory of my 8GB microSD card; okay.
Instructions then refer to invoking the app installer to install Z4root...but I have no app installer (that I know of) or any kind of file manager on my device.
Is the device supposed to come with one?
Thanks for any help...
Check out this thread to root it and install the market: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870568
Hi, Fido.
Thanks so much for replying.
It was in the information in the link you provided that prompted my question. In the instructions, it says:
"2: Rooting Your Tablet. Download z4root 1.3.0 APK and place on your sdcard. Open Settings, go to Applications and check the Unknown Sources box. Use File Manager to navigate to the z4root APK (it's in the /sdcard folder) and click to run. You should now have root access (you may need to reboot). You will also notice a new app, Superuser, has been installed."
Note where it says "...use File Manager..." -- and that's where my issue is. I have no File Manager on my tablet...so I can't navigate to the z4root.apk to install it.
Where does the File Manager come from? Is it supposed to be part of the sdcard:update.zip? When I did the sdcard:update.zip (which the device said that I did "successfully"), there was no File Manager created on my device. I don't have one (that I know of) on my device...and I have gone through all the apps repeatedly. Is it buried in a menu somewhere?
Thanks...
If you havnt figured out already ....a "file manager" is an app you must download.....
sent from my HTC incredible
I'm running into this issue and don't know what I'm doing wrong. When I download things they automatically go into my sdcard/download folder. I downloaded a theme for the Xoom and I verified it was on my SD card by going into Root Explorer and looking for it.
When I reboot into recovery and go to install the .zip the file doesn't who up at all. Also if my card is corrupted is there a way to wipe from the Xoom itself?
It needs to go in the external folder within your sdcard.
So I have to make a folder called external and move the things? Is there a way to have the browser through downloads to a particular folder instead of me having to do it manually? I prefer to browse XDA from the browser and I like to download things from XDA. I will try that now and see if that works. Thanks I'll post back if it works out for me.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
It won't work
You can't just make a file called external. I assumed that you had installed one of BRD's custom kernel's. This is the only way you can use the external SDcard. I assumed since you had cwm recovery working that you had done this.
Start with this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
You need to be updated to 3.1 to use the latest kernel.
I also don't know of away to (easily) change the download location with the stock browser. An aftermarket browser may let you change the download location.
Awesome. It worked when I moved it into the extracted folder. I was able to flash the theme.
I was wondering if there was a way to change download path by editing something in root explorer.. Most if not all the things I download are from XDA and are flashable.
ok, guess you got it working
I am a noob but two things I kind of figured out after a while that were not intuitively obvious so I thought I would post them here to help any other noobs.
First, when you download a file off of XDA-Developers.com, it might be in .RAR format. RAR is a compressed file much like a .ZIP but you will need a special program to extract it. I downloaded a freeware program called Free RAR Extract Frog to my PC to do that and it works well.
Second, when you load an .APK file from XDA onto your G-Tab, it probably didn't come from the Market because it has been modified, so you will need to have an App to install it. I got Easy Installer off the Market for free and it works.
Before you use it, you will need to go into your Settings\Applications and change the permissions to allow installation of non-Market Apps. Load the .APK file into the root folder and when you start Easy Installer, it will find it and it will ask you if you want to install it. Click yes.
Good to hear you are getting past the obstacles
I would also recommend 7-zip for RAR extraction.
As for apk installations, an apk installer app will do just fine, but a simple file manager will work as well. All you need to do is open the apk and select "package installer" if prompted.
I agree, a file manager is all thats needed, much better. Download astro or root explorer
My question is about putting the GApps and SuperSu zips into the FlashAfterUpdate folder. I've tried to copy the two zips into the folder using ES File Explorer but I get a 'This operation is not supported message'. The native Marshmallow explorer would let me copy the file but not paste it into the FlashAfterUpdate folder. Can you help me with the permissions? I also can't access the tablet via USB anymore, it's just blank, in case that was an option.
I am on a rooted Tab S that I have just flashed 6.0.1 onto.
Any help is appreciated.
Thread closed, OP already posted in the correct section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68381918&postcount=4433
First off, I am new to the forum, so if I'm breaking the rules (which I have read, and believe I am following correctly) or if this post would fit better in a different section, please let me know!
So I have the Hyperkin Smartboy USB-C version, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to download ROMs off of it? I have a few GB/GBC games that I would like to be able to play in times where I don't have the Smartboy and cartridge with me (NOT in order to file share, in fact I want to do this to avoid downloading the ROMs online). For those who don't know, it will temporarily place the ROM on your device and allow you to open it in an emulator. I attempted to load the ROM, open a file explorer, and copy the ROM from there, but the file wasn't there. My guess is that the Smartboy simply removes the ROM from the device unless either the Smartboy app or the emulator app is running.
Again, if this post is against the rules (as it could be considered pirating) please let me know and I will remove it. Thanks in advance for any info!
I figured it out!
Immediate after posting I messed around with it for about half an hour and figured it out, so here's how I did it if anyone is interested:
TOOLS/SOFTWARE NEEDED:
Hyperkin Smartboy
A file explorer app with the "archive" option located on the top half of the screen (I used File Explorer Root Browser by JRummy Apps)
The GB/GBC cartridge you would like to copy to your device
HOW TO:
Place the file explorer app at the top of your homescreen for easy access. Open the app and navigate to /storage/emulated/0
Plug your phone into the Smartboy and load the cartridge data
Hit "Run Launch Software". This will open the emulator
Go back to the homescreen and open the file explorer
Open the HyperkinSmartboySerial folder and archive smartboy.gb (place it in a ZIP folder)
Move the folder to your desired location and unzip it
And that's it! I hope this thread helps anyone who's been wondering how/struggling to do this. Enjoy
Disclaimer: Pirating is bad, mkay. Please don't download/share ROMs that you do not personally own a copy of.
Thanks for the info im going to try it.