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[GUIDE] Unlock and Root a Nexus 7

I found less detailed guide on rootzwiki created by birdman, but i decided to repost it here in more detail.
* Disclaimer: I do not take any responsibility for anything you do to your phone, whether be brick, break, or somehow mess it up.
Requirements
1. You must have the sdk installed and you are able to access, and use adb and fastboot.
2. You must have debugging enabled on your Nexus 7.
3. Download Su here (Chainfire's thread for supersu) (Thanks Eric_Eric_Eric)
4. Download CWM here. Scroll down to Nexus 7 and choose whether touch or regular.
Pre-Steps
To make this easier, you should put the su zip on the sdcard for later.
1. In terminal, cd to the directory you have your sdk in. Then cd into platform-tools.
2. Type adb push path-to-zip/JB-SuperSU.zip /sdcard
Unlocking Your Nexus 7
To unlock your device
1. cd to platform-tools
2. Reboot to the bootloader - adb reboot bootloader
3. Unlock your device* -
fastboot oem unlock ​*You will have to accept and erase all the user data on the tablet.
*You must run this as sudo in Linux
Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery
(You're still inside the bootloader)
4. Flash CWM -
fastboot flash recovery path-to-img/CWM-grouper-recovery.img​5. Make CWM Permanent -
1. Boot into recovery​2. Go to Mounts and Storage​3. Mount /System​4. Type in Terminal*​adb shell
cd /system
mv recovery-from-boot.p recovery-from-boot.bak​
If your having trouble gaining shell, try "adb kill-server" then "abd start-server". Couple of my friends had this problem, and this should hopefully fix it.
* For some people, it has been reported that you don't have to replace recovery-from-boot.bak. The flash is enough to make the recovery stick.
Flash Su
1. Go back by pressing power button​2. Install the zip in the sdcard​
Reboot and your device is now rooted!!
For anybody having trouble trying to use fastboot and come up with a no-permissions error or adb ????????? problem, I created a guide to fix the problem here: [GUIDE]Fix Fastboot and USB

Any ugly splash screens indicating it has been unlocked?

No SD Card!
Not to be a jackass or anything, but this tablet has no SD Card slot...might that require slightly different steps than what you outlined?

jorge_culv said:
Not to be a jackass or anything, but this tablet has no SD Card slot...might that require slightly different steps than what you outlined?
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I'm sure he meant internal storage.

Is there a way to do this without adb? I'm sort of new to adb....any help would be greatly appreciated. Ty
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jorge_culv said:
Not to be a jackass or anything, but this tablet has no SD Card slot...might that require slightly different steps than what you outlined?
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What he wrote about pushing SU to /sdcard is correct. I have a Transformer Prime and ASUS called the internal storage /sdcard, which is a little counter intuitive. I presume the same situation exists with the Nexus 7.

paddycr said:
What he wrote about pushing SU to /sdcard is correct. I have a Transformer Prime and ASUS called the internal storage /sdcard, which is a little counter intuitive. I presume the same situation exists with the Nexus 7.
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This is correct. There is no emmc internal storage. Its just called sdcard
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movieaddict said:
Is there a way to do this without adb? I'm sort of new to adb....any help would be greatly appreciated. Ty
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Umm, this no way to do this without adb. I'm working on a one click script which i will be posting later. I am currently in IO Sessions and should have it in the next couple of days.
But an answer, again, no, there isn't. You need to download the sdk, and install the tools. then just cd to platform-tools, and use adb like i said. If your in windows, use adb.exe then the arguments, but if your in linux, just use ./adb. Same thing with fastboot.

khaytsus said:
Any ugly splash screens indicating it has been unlocked?
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Ya, there is, its the Google logo with the unlocked sign at the bottom, just like the galaxy nexus.

FadedLite said:
Umm, this no way to do this without adb. I'm working on a one click script which i will be posting later. I am currently in IO Sessions and should have it in the next couple of days.
But an answer, again, no, there isn't. You need to download the sdk, and install the tools. then just cd to platform-tools, and use adb like i said. If your in windows, use adb.exe then the arguments, but if your in linux, just use ./adb. Same thing with fastboot.
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TY very much faded, looking forward to ur one click script!

what exactly does he fastboot OEM unlock do? just curious
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smirkis said:
what exactly does he fastboot OEM unlock do? just curious
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It tells fastboot to oem unlock the device.
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FadedLite said:
This is correct. There is no emmc internal storage. Its just called sdcard
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I stand corrected, thanks and +1 for setting me straight!

stickmount?
Can someone rooted please test if stickmount works.
Thanks

Guide* and just wait there will be a one click root for this device
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mintaeroboy said:
Guide* and just wait there will be a one click root for this device
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Ya, that's me trying to write it while trying to take notes during a seminar at IO haha
But ya, I'm working on it right now.

I'm new to the tablet, so this maybe a silly question, but is it possible to use 4ext for recovery instead of CWM? I like the 4ext a lot more for my HTC Glacier.

what would unlocking do? isnt that for phones so you can put other simcards??

r0mmel said:
what would unlocking do? isnt that for phones so you can put other simcards??
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It is technically "unlocking the boot loader" but unlocking was short and sweet for the title.
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[GUIDE]
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[TOOL+GUIDE]Disable Password/Pattern/PIN Lock

Thread closed.

Now also tested on ICS and JB...

Op thx will try that soon
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shreyans4020 said:
Op thx will try that soon
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You know, it would be great if many people test this. As I have only an x10 mini pro, it's rather hard for me to test this on other devices .

work on i9300 stock Rom
Thanks! you've saved a phone!
Working the linux command on i9300 stock rom 4.1.2 JZO54K ELLA with root and busybox installed
Thanks a lot!!!!

desmolab said:
Thanks! you've saved a phone!
Working the linux command on i9300 stock rom 4.1.2 JZO54K ELLA with root and busybox installed
Thanks a lot!!!!
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No problem, bro, that's what I made this thread for. Anyway, thanks for reporting back!

I couldn't remember my unlock pattern. Tried flashing the .zip on my HTC Evo 4G LTE running Dirty Unicorn (based off Paranoid Android) but it didn't work (I'm Rooted, unlocked, S-Off with TWRP installed).
I was able to get in using my Google account after all though. The "forgot password" button didn't show before but it did after I rebooted and tried the pattern unsuccessfully 5 times. It showed up then (maybe the button stops showing AFTER 5 unsuccessful attempts until you reboot?).

SMS Bypass
Check out this app I made based on this principle.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43146798

Kilroy. said:
Hey folks!
Assuming you forgot the Pattern/Password that you use to secure your phone. Of course,
you could get in using your Gmail account Password...
But what if you don have an account or you forgot the password to that, too???
Here are two possibilities:
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.
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B. For everyone without a recovery version installed:
What you need:
-A computer running a Linux distro (Ubuntu, Mint, etc.) NOTE: This Guide was written for MINT 14, but it should work on other distros, too.
-a USB cable to connect your phone to the PC
-adb installed (look at quick tutorial below)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Connect you (turned on) Phone to the Computer via USB.
2. Open a terminal window.
3. Type
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
rm *.key
4. Done!
Now you just have to reboot.
NOTE: The Pattern lock will probably still show up, but you can type in anything you want, as it will accept anything!
Please test this on every Android OS, as I have only tested it on GB so far, but, theoretically, it should work on any Android Version & ROM.
I know there are similar threads on xda, but this is the first that offers a tutorial for getting past almost all locks (Password, PIN, Pattern) instead of only he Pattern, and, of course, the first to offer a flashable zip.
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Kilroy. said:
You know, it would be great if many people test this. As I have only an x10 mini pro, it's rather hard for me to test this on other devices .
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I can confirm that i've tested this (Method B), using ADB in Windows and it worked on my Xperia T (Jellybean, firmware 9.1.A.1.141). Couple of points 'USB debugging' has to be enabled on the phone, had to add a 'su' command before the deletion line.
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
[B]su[/B]
rm *.key

Great
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WoW I was looking for this thing and here I am got this one ...
Thankz OP

Tried on Canvas A116, didn't work.

So say I had a att gs4, no root, no recovery. Just stock, would this work?
S-OFF
Boot Unlock (TAKE THAT AT&T!)
TWRP 2.6.3.0
Running something that'll probably change in a few days

for option B the manual is incomplete, missing add that you need to have previously active USB debugging option, if you had not activated, it will not work.

cesargdmi said:
for option B the manual is incomplete, missing add that you need to have previously active USB debugging option, if you had not activated, it will not work.
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Tried even after activating USB debugging option still not working, I guess not for CHD.
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The zip did not work for me on a KitKat 4.4, BUT... I was able to delete the password files in /data/system with "fastboot boot openreco.img"... Luckly I had an unlocked phone. It has a file browser in advanced, came in handy.

Thanks Mate!
Even working on ages old Xperia X10 mini!

jodhaniohm97 said:
Thanks Mate!
Even working on ages old Xperia X10 mini!
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NP
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Didn't work in KitKat(any ROM ) brother... But I thank u for ur efforts..
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Works great on KitKat with TWRP (I didn't try your flashable zip, I just used the terminal built into twrp to run "rm *.key" in /data/system).

Root Now Available For ASUS MemoPad FHD 10 Model ME302C

Update 1-21-14: Root for 5-0-11 available - go to pg 17 for details, pg 20 for new and improved method. Having said this, there are no real benefits to Android 4.3 over 4.2, so I recommend staying with 4-7-3.
Yes, folks after two days of trial and error I finally was able to build a system image file (from the US OTA update files) that you install via fastboot.
Install Instructions:
First, BACKUP! Use ASUS App Backup for installed Apps (and their data) and I also use My Backup to backup personal and system settings info. Once rooted, use My Backup Root (or keep using ASUS App Backup for Apps and My Backup (non-root) for everything else. Always Backup to your External SDcard as a Factory Reset (should you need to do one) or if you have to or accidently run 'fastboot erase userdata' will erase your internal SDcard.
Second, Charge your Battery - make sure you do any flashing with a good charge, battery going low during this process can do 'bad things'...
Linux Users Note: I'm using Ubuntu and fastboot will not recognize the MemoPad. Still trying to resolve this, the latest Windoze version of fastboot works.
Download ME302C-US-Root.img.gz from MediaFire (see below)
Install the Minimal ADB-Fastboot into a folder (google this you're on your own)
Install the ASUS USB Drivers (google this you're on your own)
Place the image file in the adb/fastboot folder (do not decompress, install as is)
Run these fastboot commands:
fastboot devices (make sure your MemoPad is connected)
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system ME302C-US-Root.img.gz
Reboot from MemoPad recovery menu
Install from Market:
SuperSU v1.86 Chainfire (required for all other apps to work)
Root Checker (run it to confirm you have root)
You are now rooted
Note: this install follows the ASUS update script that links various binaries in /system/bin to 'toolbox' so you may want to enhance that by installing BusyBox from the Market and use Safe Install method to add new links to the ones already set for toolbox (explained in busybox).
Enjoy your Rooted MemoPad!
Download the image file from here:
http://support.mediafire.com/download/avhe9zizn7z0t5w/ME302C-US-Root.img.gz
If the flash fails or doesn't root, you can just go back to the original OTA update by downloading it from ASUS and running:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V4.7.3-0-ota-user.zip
Don't post questions about installing/using fastboot or USB drivers, it's been covered ad-nauseum here and other places - google is your friend. If you have the LTE model (ME302KL), that has a locked bootloader and requires the unlock utility available on the ASUS website before you run fastboot.
Thanks goes out to djsven for getting this idea started, then getting it done himself in Germany using the German distro from ASUS. I ended up having to extract the su binary he had as the three I tried from different downloads didn't work. Not sure where he got it but it's a winner!

gbkelley said:
Yes, folks after two days of trial and error I finally was able to build a system image file from the US OTA update that you install via fastboot. All I need to do now is find a free file upload site to host the file for you to download.
Install Instructions:
Download ME302C-US-Root.img.gz from (wherever)
Install the Minimal ADB-Fastboot into a folder (google this)
Install the ASUS USB Drivers (google this)
Place the image file in the folder
Run these fastboot commands:
fastboot devices (make sure your MemoPad is connected)
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase system
fastboot flash system ME302C-US-Root.img.gz
Reboot from MemoPad recovery menu
Install from Market:
Root Checker (run it to confirm you have root)
SuperSU
Some app requiring root and run it - you should get a notification from SuperSU to grant su for app
You are now rooted
Note: this install follows the ASUS update script that links various binaries in /system/bin to 'toolbox' so you may want to replace that by installing BusyBox from the Market.
Enjoy your Rooted MemoPad!
I'll update this post when I have a download url for you.
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Where can I find ME302C-US-Root.img.gz ???? Searches are finding nothing.

Turbojugend said:
Where can I find ME302C-US-Root.img.gz ???? Searches are finding nothing.
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+1

Why not use Mega? Seems to always work and have great speed.

It is rooted...thank you.
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Turbojugend said:
Why not use Mega? Seems to always work and have great speed.
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I tried RapidShare and it was crap. MediaFire was next on my list and that worked so I used it. May try Mega if there are problems with folks getting the file from MediaFire, we'll see...

Worked for me. Updated to 4.7.3 and is rooted.
Tried in Linux and could not get fastboot to recognize device.
Tried in Windows Server 2012 with this driver:
http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
Ran setup file as Administrator with compatibility mode set to XP SP3. Required a restart before "fastboot devices" worked. If anyone can post a way to make fastboot work in Linux for this tablet, it would be appreciated.
-notten

notten said:
Worked for me. Updated to 4.7.3 and is rooted.
Tried in Linux and could not get fastboot to recognize device.
Tried in Windows Server 2012 with this driver:
http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
Ran setup file as Administrator with compatibility mode set to XP SP3. Required a restart before "fastboot devices" worked. If anyone can post a way to make fastboot work in Linux for this tablet, it would be appreciated.
-notten
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537508
or this...
http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/linux/74-ubuntu/245-ubuntu-precise-install-android-sdk

gbkelley said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537508
or this...
http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/linux/74-ubuntu/245-ubuntu-precise-install-android-sdk
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Hey, thanks, but neither of those has anything I haven't tried. I'm using the latest SDK and running fastboot as root so it's not the perms. I read on some Intel forum that someone else is having trouble getting it to work in Linux also.
Any luck with iptables? I don't think the kernel for this tablet comes with iptables enabled. I tried a few methods of getting it installed (DroidWall, iptables (beta) from marketplace). If I screw up the kernel on this, will flashing over it with the system image you upped revert it?
-notten

Thanks a lot for all of this gbkelley. Cheers!!

notten said:
. If I screw up the kernel on this, will flashing over it with the system image you upped revert it?
-notten
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No my image is the /system folder only. Kernel is in boot.ini. The OTA update zip should fix it though as it has boot.ini

Xposed framework works great. Gravity box and app settings work great. Thanks for root.
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Links if you don't want to google it
Minimal ADB and Fastboot
How to install USB drivers

tdamocles said:
Xposed framework works great. Gravity box and app settings work great. Thanks for root.
Sent from my ME302C using Tapatalk 4
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Hide battery work for you?

Got Root, Thanks so much.

gbkelley, this tablet has been out for a pretty long time, what do you think is the reason for the lack of ROM's and dev for it?

Turbojugend said:
gbkelley, this tablet has been out for a pretty long time, what do you think is the reason for the lack of ROM's and dev for it?
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I would think that until a few days ago we didn't have a recovery image to which we could revert. I don't know precisely what's required to build a custom kernel for this tablet, but I'm guessing it's slightly more difficult since we don't know the exact kernel config. I don't think there are any source distributions of this kernel, and I somehow doubt we're lucky enough to have had ASUS build the kernel with CONFIG_IKCONFIG. Then there's probably custom patching that they've done to the code that they probably just won't release. But assuming we had a kernel config we can start building some nice ROMs or even updating the OS to kitkat, etc. As far as default apps/themes/whatever, I guess you could extract the recovery image, repackage it with your favorite APKs, themes, etc., and now you have a new ROM. I'll participate in ROM building for this tablet once we get a kernel config.
-notten
EDIT: Looks like kernel config was found a week ago by ze Germans: http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_mode...sid=c87b172460e22c6f0021f69c3bd5a601&start=15
Looks like it's time to start building custom ROMs for this tablet. I'll have to look into it sometime this week.

notten said:
I would think that until a few days ago we didn't have a recovery image to which we could revert. I don't know precisely what's required to build a custom kernel for this tablet, but I'm guessing it's slightly more difficult since we don't know the exact kernel config. I don't think there are any source distributions of this kernel, and I somehow doubt we're lucky enough to have had ASUS build the kernel with CONFIG_IKCONFIG. Then there's probably custom patching that they've done to the code that they probably just won't release. But assuming we had a kernel config we can start building some nice ROMs or even updating the OS to kitkat, etc. As far as default apps/themes/whatever, I guess you could extract the recovery image, repackage it with your favorite APKs, themes, etc., and now you have a new ROM. I'll participate in ROM building for this tablet once we get a kernel config.
-notten
EDIT: Looks like kernel config was found a week ago by ze Germans: http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_mode...sid=c87b172460e22c6f0021f69c3bd5a601&start=15
Looks like it's time to start building custom ROMs for this tablet. I'll have to look into it sometime this week.
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Maybe I am getting my versions mixed up. Is this version of the tablet brand new, not the same that has been out for months? Mine is the ME302C version

Turbojugend said:
Maybe I am getting my versions mixed up. Is this version of the tablet brand new, not the same that has been out for months? Mine is the ME302C version
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I believe you're right in saying that this tablet has been out for some time. I suppose there has been enough interest that things are now starting to take off. I mean, I bought it a couple weeks ago and I assumed I'd have to use the WW SKU root and try go beg ASUS for kernel configs. Seems like most of that has been taken care of in the last week. I'm actually really glad. It's a good time to be an ASUS MeMO Pad 10 FHD owner.

notten said:
I believe you're right in saying that this tablet has been out for some time. I suppose there has been enough interest that things are now starting to take off. I mean, I bought it a couple weeks ago and I assumed I'd have to use the WW SKU root and try go beg ASUS for kernel configs. Seems like most of that has been taken care of in the last week. I'm actually really glad. It's a good time to be an ASUS MeMO Pad 10 FHD owner.
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Ok cool, I just don't want to be stuck with something that will have nothing going for it. I really like the tablet, but if it was going to be dead on XDA I would exchange it for the Sony Xperia Z Tablet. Both fit my needs for what I use it for.

Tips and Tricks thread (Fire 8 & 10)

Which one are you getting? Amazon Fire (7"), Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10
5th Generation(2015) kindle fires
Just a list of Options, Hidden Features (from the Fire 7in thread)
Post what you have found, here.
Allow Apps from Unknown Sources
Settings>Security>tap toggle>Ok
Enable Developer Options
Settings>Device Options>Tap on Serial Numbers several times>You are now Developer
Enable USB Debugging
Setttings>Device Options>Developer Options>Enable ADB>tap on toggle>Enable
USB Drivers
see Fire thread
Fastboot Mode
Power Off>Hold Volume Down Up button (closest to power button)>Power On
Exit Fastboot Mode: Hold Power Button for ~20secs
Codename: ?
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
product:
Google Play without root
Installing Google Framework/Playstore without Root by sd_shadow
Root (tried on my Fire 7in)
Failed: NewKingrootV4.52_C127_B227_xda_release_2015_09_28_105243.apk
Failed: KingRoot-4.1.0.249-release-nolog-201505211812_105241.apk

Im eyeing the 10.1inch... At 230 bucks it's a good price.. So thin.. So Sexy...
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Preordered the 888: KF HD 8, 8", 8Gb

Thanks for the referral from the Fire General thread, sd-shadow! I also have the HD 8 w/ 8gb.

Changed title to: Got mine/ Tips and Tricks thread

Installing Play services
I just want to say that the method that was pointed out in the Fire forum didn't work on mine( FIre HD 8 8gb). I had to install the google services framework as well and also didn't have to do any of the adb stuff either. Everything appears to be working as of right now. I managed to get Clash of Clans working.

bharadwajm07 said:
I just want to say that the method that was pointed out in the Fire forum didn't work on mine( FIre HD 8 8gb). I had to install the google services framework as well and also didn't have to do any of the adb stuff either. Everything appears to be working as of right now. I managed to get Clash of Clans working.
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think you only need adb command if you want to use goggle settings app
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sd_shadow said:
think you only need adb command if you want to use goggle settings app
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Ok got it. Btw any chance you got writing to ext SD working on yours? I still havent been able to get it to work.

bharadwajm07 said:
Ok got it. Btw any chance you got writing to ext SD working on yours? I still havent been able to get it to work.
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I think we need root.
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So, I understand correctly that the root methods for previous Fire Tablets do not work for the Fire HD 10 (5th generation)?

revengineer said:
So, I understand correctly that the root methods for previous Fire Tablets do not work for the Fire HD 10 (5th generation)?
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As of yet, no one has posted root success, for any of the 5th Gen tablets.
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Thank you for the confirmation. I know it's still early, just wanted to make sure I did not miss anything.

Hey, I got ADB working after some difficulties, but the one click batch installer for all the Google services doesn't work-- it complains that the APKs are incompatible. This is on a Fire HD 8 btw. Which are the correct ones to use?

MrTroika said:
Hey, I got ADB working after some difficulties, but the one click batch installer for all the Google services doesn't work-- it complains that the APKs are incompatible. This is on a Fire HD 8 btw. Which are the correct ones to use?
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I'm surprised the batch didn't work.
had you tried installing apps before using the batch file?
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I got it working eventually-- just needed to go find the right versions of the various APKs.

MrTroika said:
I got it working eventually-- just needed to go find the right versions of the various APKs.
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Great, could you post the right versions? Thanks

Looking for Testers for a Possible Root method
Using the same method of creating a Boot.img that makes the /system rw for the 2015 7 in Fire.
@csolanol and @diegocr have created a batch file, with a modified boot.img for the HD 8/10.
There is some risk that this method will not work, Amazon may have done something different in the 8 and 10 models.
If the boot.img does not work, the tester may have to re install the firmware via adb sideload, or this could brick the device, although that is unlikely.
just post here, if you are willing to test, the batch file is already uploaded to dropbox.

Sd card access fixed
my kindle auto updated to 5.1.1 and amazon seems to have fixed writing to SD card. The update also doesn't break play installation as far as i can tell.

Just got the Play store and Google Services installed using the method for the 7 inch 2015 model. Haven't have any luck with disabling lock screen ads. I presume this is because my HD 8 is running 5.1.1.
On another note I found the product codename for the HD8. THEBES
Also messed around with the recovery a bit. Everything seems to be the same as the 7 inch as well.
Edit: I should also mention that unlike the 7inch fastboot mode does not display anything on the screen. The only indication is when Fastboot is displayed after the "adb devices" is executed.

I received a 10 for Christmas (thanks missus).
At first I couldn't read my fishing magazine on it but then I found this thread.
I didn't try the batch file but installed the APKs one by one from an SD card via ES file manager.
Everything is now good, I have Google play and can install what I want.
I plugged in an old HSUPA USB Stick (1&1) and it was recognised!
Just need to find out how to get it to work.

Pre-Installing APKs on Nexus Player Oreo stock rom

This really should be asked in the dev forum, But my post count is not high enough or worthy!
I have several Nexus Players I plan on selling with the oreo update pre installed, There are 2 addl non playstore apps I need to include as part of the package.
I'm trying to avoid "profiling" the devices to add the 2 extra apps. I have flashed the oreo upgrade to all 8 of them.
I cannot push the apks without profiling to enable adb nor can I seem to find a good zip template to make use the bootloader recovery adb function.
I have tested a few and they all fail with footer and signature failures? I'm only left with a few ideas. Please comment if you can help with any of the options below or suggest a better one..
1. Find a proper update.zip template that works with nexus player..Oreo 8.0 or can bypass the check..
2. Can apps installed in a profiled device be preserved thru a reset method that would allow the device to startup with the first run screens re-instated? Remote setup, WiFi, User account.. Out of the box experience?
3. Can an APK or ZIP be copied to a location on the Nexus Player that would allow it to be installed on first run? (I seem to think Youtube does this)
4. Least popular... Modify the Oreo upgrade img to have the 2 apps pre installed? <--This option looks messy..
Any suggestions appreciated!! Thanks

I suppose #2 is possible if you install as a system app.
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rufy93 said:
I suppose #2 is possible if you install as a system app.
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After careful examination, #2 and #4 are really the same thing. Without root, I would have to mount the oreo system.img file in linux and add the 2 apks to root/system/app then repack the img file to re-burn the rom. Not exactly sure if that would be enough, I assume there is some checksum or signing in the image file to prevent guys like me from modifying it. Also what would happen after google hits it with an update? would these apps survive? Finding the answer to why the stock Oreo bootloader recovery adb fails to accept the typical update zip format will end up being the right solution.

If you wish to flash using the stock recovery, the update zip must be properly signed. This usually means by the oem private keys.
I haven't been following the modding scene for a long time, but I'm sure these are still inaccessible.
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