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I bought a Kindle Fire off Craigslist and got home and realized I had been had and was sold a demonstration model. I'm hoping by rooting the Kindle I can possibly reverse this. I followed all the instructions in death2all110's thread but the first step I can not perform because when I try to go into settings I get a message saying "demonstration device this feature is not available" This is the step that allows you to sideload. Is there another way that I can sideload? Even if I am able to sideload, do you think this will fix my problem? Please help.
Anybody able to help me out with this?
Should I be posting this somewhere else?
Perhaps you should try posting it on death2all110's thread.
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I can't post there until I've had 10 post.
Some threads require you to have a certain minimum number of posts on xda before you can post. It is to keep the content of such threats free from spam.
As far as I know, side loading is the only way..... I wish you luck in your search though!
Yeah I think sideloading is the only way but is there another way to sideload?
Hmm, probably can force install it threw command prompt or try allowing unknown sources threw it.
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Thanks. I'll try that.
Nothings working. Help! Help!
Techno,
The demo model will not let me go into settings and allow unknown apps to be installed. When I tap on that it says "demo device, demonstration only" Any other way?
I found something for you! I think it will work!
https://market.android.com/details?id=me.tennkia.apr
Just need to figure out how to get it on you fire, since it does not have market, I am working on that part.
Yeah if I can get that app on my Fire it may work.
Any other options for sideloading?
any success in removing the demo I am looking for detailed instructions and cant find it anywhere !!!!!!
load stock firmware on Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Demo
montif said:
Anybody able to help me out with this?
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I also have a Kindle Fire 8.9" Demo unit I just purchased but, have not received yet.
I am guessing that the unit will not allow ADB debugging to be turned on and is not turned on by default.
As a result, I am confused how any of the posts describing how to load TWRP and other reloads will work.
Thus, if ADB debug is not on and cannot be turned on, how is the Demo unit not a brick with a working display?
Does anyone have a description of how to load any working firmware on the DEMO units?
I am presuming that the fastboot -i 0x1949 routine will not work if ADB debug is not enabled?
If there is no hope for this Demo unit, I will list it on Ebay or similar.
Regards Jerry
Hi there mates,
I remember once stumbling upon a desktop client that would connect to your android phone and let you from there uninstall apps and do some other things, the problem is I cant recall its name, all I can remember is I either saw and download it from Techspot or Lifehacker but now I am unable to find it.
By any chance someone else knows what I'm talking about?
Could it be your adb or your sdk
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Yes these things can be done via command line with the adb but I'm sure a quick Google would find a GUI
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I found it, it was called uniflash but its not being used anymore... thank you for your replies.
Hey guys!
I recently got a Gamestick. I already tried a lot of things to get under the hood, I am unsuccessful so far.
I have discovered the Gamestick has an open port, number 7002. It appears to be an adb bridge, as typing:
Code:
adb connect <gamestick_ip>:7002
on my PC yields a succesful connection, however, "adb devices" then says that the device is offline.
Has anyone with a bit more know-how (and a Gamestick) tried this? This device looks really useful, but it's locked down and very limited in what it can do right now. I want to try running my apps on it, but it's locked down.
pikipirs said:
Hey guys!
I recently got a Gamestick. I already tried a lot of things to get under the hood, I am unsuccessful so far.
I have discovered the Gamestick has an open port, number 7002. It appears to be an adb bridge, as typing:
Code:
adb connect <gamestick_ip>:7002
on my PC yields a succesful connection, however, "adb devices" then says that the device is offline.
Has anyone with a bit more know-how (and a Gamestick) tried this? This device looks really useful, but it's locked down and very limited in what it can do right now. I want to try running my apps on it, but it's locked down.
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Seems to be because of the authorization... You know - when you connect a phone using the adb for the first time, you have to confirm the connection for the first time... No luck confirming the adb on the gamestick...
maarawoe said:
Seems to be because of the authorization... You know - when you connect a phone using the adb for the first time, you have to confirm the connection for the first time... No luck confirming the adb on the gamestick...
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I have a request. Please check your PM...
I figured out how to get into the Gamestick! Side-loading, root, Play Store, everything.
I have written a step-by-step tutorial with screen shots on GameStickers forum. Here's the link:
http://gamestickers.net/software-ha...-adb-rooting-side-loading-play-store-the-lots
Have fun!
Sideloading
pikipirs said:
I figured out how to get into the Gamestick! Side-loading, root, Play Store, everything.
I have written a step-by-step tutorial with screen shots on GameStickers forum. Here's the link:
http://gamestickers.net/software-ha...-adb-rooting-side-loading-play-store-the-lots
Have fun!
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Read the Gamestickers thread. Did you use the Apex launcher? Luck with Playstore?
TIA,
MBA
pikipirs said:
I figured out how to get into the Gamestick! Side-loading, root, Play Store, everything.
I have written a step-by-step tutorial with screen shots on GameStickers forum. Here's the link:
http://gamestickers.net/software-ha...-adb-rooting-side-loading-play-store-the-lots
Have fun!
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Can you repost this in here? It requires a login that doesn't work and when I look through manually I can't find it.
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Those steps probably worked in the developer version but I was not able to access android directories on the non-developer version; only external/sdcard. Re:repost, I can do later in the weekend. As a side note, some repositories are no longer functioning on the Tofu XBMC fork on the gamestick.
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forum article gamestick version: 0.9.2049
my gamestick version: 0.9.2058
/system/bin/am accessible but error happened on last operation of create.
Code:
Advanced Launcher - Error
Cannot create launchers.xml file.
I'm tried two version Advanced Launcher 2.0.15(forum article version) and 2.2.8(latest), but same Error happen.
adb port 7002 was opened but offline...
Gamestick developer mode
Hi guys I bought one of those game stick and the first day I converted it to developer stick from game stick website and by doing that it gave me access to everything you need to install apps I installed amazon app store aptoid Google play services gmail and couple of games like dead trigger riptide 2 sonic and worked perfectly with the controller the only thing am stuck with is play store I installed most of the apps needed for the play store to run but it only open register my Google account show me apps and games than switch off if someone know a fix to that please let me know the stick is already rooted just installed SuperSU and root browser to access and copy apps to system/app folder
any luck?
Sorry for re-opening an old topic but can somebody please repost the guide to side loading here? seems like it is deleted from gamestickers.net
I recently created a small custom ROM (more like a conversion) if you don't care about the Gamestick store (like me) and you want a open android stick that still works with the game pad, let me know and I can upload the ROM somewhere after I finish some details just make sure you understand that you won't be able to access the GameStick store at all, in fact your stick will no longer be a Gamestick, and well you might brick it, and all those disclaimers, blah blah blah
you can always go back to the original ROM
hardik119 said:
Sorry for re-opening an old topic but can somebody please repost the guide to side loading here? seems like it is deleted from gamestickers.net
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it's nice :thumbup:
I want to try your custom rom, my own risks
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Was not able to re-post. Never got side load working. I believe side loading only worked with the developer units. My game stick does not work for a long time. Now I have Amazon Fire TV which allows side loading via adb. Not all apps are compatible. Very stable.
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my stick seems to normal one.
succeed downgrade, fake update, adb setting and install any apps.....
hack method is a little bit complexity
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it says it has 8gb of storage but when I'm in the storage settings its only showing 4gb of storage?
I've got a developer version kicking around but it needs to be re-flashed. Open to offers for sale!
Note:
I'm developing this application alone including designing,testing etc...
So it is difficult to make everything work well.
If you have any suggestion or bug report,please post here or mail me.
I will check that as soon as possible.
ConnectAir
Screen Shots
http://www.cybapps.com/connectair/screenshots/
See Screenshots to know more about PC Application
You may find difficult to share files between your devices on Wi-Fi network.
Now you can easily share files between your PC or Android devices which are connected to same Wi-Fi network by using this application.
Sometimes you need to share text or links to your android device. But you don’t have any option to send other than mailing it.
Now you can able to send your text or clipboard data to your android device easily. Also it will applicable for PC to PC.
By using this application, you share files between your PCs. Yeah ConnectAir PC application is a Cross Platform support.
You can able to share between
PC -> PC
Mobile -> Mobile
PC -> Mobile
Mobile -> PC
If you find any bug, report it to my mail. ([email protected])
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Requirement
ConnectAir PC Application requires Java 1.7+ JRE.
I recommend latest version of java.
Android 2.3+
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Main Features
Cross platform application for PC. (You can get it from here: http://connectair.cybapps.com)
Sharing files between PCs and Android Mobiles
Access your mobile files completely form PC.
SMS Notification on your PC.
View SMS from PC.
Reply to your new SMS Notification from PC.
View your mobile phonebook from PC.
And more.
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PRO Version
Adfree
Get SMS Notification on more than one device.
Turn on or off the request Notification.
Able to send folders from file manager.
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You can able to do following things
From PC to PC:
Sharing files.
Clipboard sharing.
From PC to Mobile:
Share files.
Read SMS.
View Phonebook.
Clipboard sharing.
From Mobile to PC or Mobile:
Share files or folders.
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Permission:
Internet Permission to display Ads on free version.
SMS Permission to read and send SMS.
Contact Permission to read your details.
External Storage Permission to read and write files.
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Download
PC Application:http://connectair.cybapps.com
Playstore:
Free:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cyb.satheesh.connectair
Pro:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cyb.satheesh.connectair.pro
First! testing now and reporting soon!
When I accidentally reject pair request, I cannot request again have to clear data of the app to pair. Overall nice experience. Keep up the good work.
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Another App
AirDroid is kind of same and bug free too and with no ads.
Tested.. works great..
transmiting MBs in seconds
tried on note 2 n7100 stock 4.4.2 with windows 8.
just one request.
make gui nice. looks diffenrent to me .
also rated at google play.
Play store says:
Not compatible with your device, nexus 7 2013.
Finaly installed the app manually from apk. Works ok between phone-phone(tablet).
Well. I'm trying it on my HTC One with CyanogenMod 11, and can't seem to connect to my work computer. I've tried a couple different networks, and none have seemed to work.
I followed the steps word for word on your "Help" page. Making sure they're both on the same network, start the service on mobile, make sure both are discoverable, and start the search, and it never actually finds my other device.
Can this app do screen mirroring (mobile to mobile )? Most of the time when I'm using my tab, I wanna answer Whatsapp or share links /page to my friends in Line over my phone. It would be great if this app can do that. Really willing to pay if it does.
How is it different from AirDroid, software data cable or superbeam?
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vishnu.jayanand said:
How is it different from AirDroid, software data cable or superbeam?
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paired from phone to pc, or pc to phone, both way say successfully paired but on pc app the phone never shows up in the paired device list no matter how many times I retry
Multi Monitor Support
I can't move the window to a secondary monitor, I have 3 monitors and it would be nice to be able to move it to the other ones while I work on the primary monitor.
Thanks all for your positive and negative commands.
I'm developing this application on myself including designing,testing,video etc...
So it is difficult to make everything work well.
If you have any suggestion or bug report,post here or mail me.
I will check that as soon as possible.
lemene said:
Play store says:
Not compatible with your device, nexus 7 2013.
Finaly installed the app manually from apk. Works ok between phone-phone(tablet).
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Currently it is supports only for Small Screen.
Soon i will update it to support Larger screens.
ryno9100 said:
Well. I'm trying it on my HTC One with CyanogenMod 11, and can't seem to connect to my work computer. I've tried a couple different networks, and none have seemed to work.
I followed the steps word for word on your "Help" page. Making sure they're both on the same network, start the service on mobile, make sure both are discoverable, and start the search, and it never actually finds my other device.
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Make sure you have allowed the pc application to access lab network on your firewall settings including port address.
hongkongtom said:
Can this app do screen mirroring (mobile to mobile )? Most of the time when I'm using my tab, I wanna answer Whatsapp or share links /page to my friends in Line over my phone. It would be great if this app can do that. Really willing to pay if it does.
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I will try to implement in future.
kawaiichi said:
paired from phone to pc, or pc to phone, both way say successfully paired but on pc app the phone never shows up in the paired device list no matter how many times I retry
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Can you tell me the device name which will display on Settings menu of your phone?
warky said:
I can't move the window to a secondary monitor, I have 3 monitors and it would be nice to be able to move it to the other ones while I work on the primary monitor.
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Which platform are using?
svprm said:
Thanks all for your positive and negative commands.
I'm developing this application on myself including designing,testing,video etc...
So it is difficult to make everything work well.
If you have any suggestion or bug report,post here or mail me.
I will check that as soon as possible.
Currently it is supports only for Small Screen.
Soon i will update it to support Larger screens.
Make sure you have allowed the pc application to access lab network on your firewall settings including port address.
I will try to implement in future.
Can you tell me the device name which will display on Settings menu of your phone?
Which platform are using?
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I'm on Windows 7 64 bit Professional
Thanks dude, will check when i get back to home.
Tamizhan da
svprm said:
Make sure you have allowed the pc application to access lab network on your firewall settings including port address.
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I have allowed that port, and have even tried it with all my firewalls turned off.
Hi,
Is it possible to do a direct connection between devices using something like wifi-direct?
Thanks.
Connect Air Updated:
Change Log:
PC Application:
1.Linux Installation file fixed.
2.Pairing bug fixed.
3.Search bug fixed.
4.Some other bugs fixed.
Phone Application:
1.Support for Tablets
2.Pairing bug fixed.
3.Search bug fixed.
4.Some other bugs fixed.
dax51 said:
Hi,
Is it possible to do a direct connection between devices using something like wifi-direct?
Thanks.
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I will check that in my next version.
ConnectAir Updated:
Pairing Bugs fixed!
Playstore:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cyb.satheesh.connectair
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cyb.satheesh.connectair.pro
PC Application:http://www.cybapps.com/connectair/download/
Unable to detect jre
Hi I have installed jre 7 but when i open connect air installer its unable to detect the jre.
Please help
Updated!
Change Log:
Version 1.0.3
1.Check for new version automatically.
2.Some Pairing bugs fixed.
3.Searching improved!
Version 1.0.6
1.Check for new version automatically.
2.Menu UI Changed.
3.Different UI for different screen.
4.Able to send or retrieve clipboard from mobile.
5.Some other bugs fixed.
Playstore:
Free:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cyb.satheesh.connectair
Pro Version:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cyb.satheesh.connectair.pro
PC Application:http://www.cybapps.com/connectair/
@farzii
Restart the computer and try again after installed the JRE.
Hi
How can I change device/host name of my Pixel 2?
Is this setting no longer available on Android 8.1?
I believe it's under the WiFi hotspot settings
Telperion said:
I believe it's under the WiFi hotspot settings
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Unfortunately no...
contaoxxx said:
Unfortunately no...
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Some phones use that as the setting.
Bluetooth also has a device name. It all depends on what name you're looking for.
Go to Bluetooth,turn it on,change name
contaoxxx said:
Hi
How can I change device/host name of my Pixel 2?
Is this setting no longer available on Android 8.1?
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As you can see, I don't think anybody really knows exactly what you're asking about. I'm not really sure either. If you mean the name of the wireless hotspot, go to settings>Network & Internet>hotspot and tethering>set up Wi-Fi hotspot. You can change the name where it says 'network name'.
Not sure if this is the question that is being asked... But I would like to know how to change the device name that is being reported to my router.
It is currently an unfriendly name --- android-xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Not sure if this is the question that is being asked... But I would like to know how to change the device name that is being reported to my router.
It is currently an unfriendly name --- android-xxxxxxxxxxxx
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I don't have the Pixel 2 yet. Just researching for when I do. So forgive me if this info is outdated and no longer works. All my devices are still Lollipop.
Anyway, I changed the name on my devices by adding a line to the build.prop.
Code:
net.hostname=[I]devicename[/I]
Just change devicename to whatever you want. Not sure of any character limitations or restrictions. But my router always showed whatever I use. Hope that helps...and still works.
the.teejster said:
Not sure if this is the question that is being asked... But I would like to know how to change the device name that is being reported to my router.
It is currently an unfriendly name --- android-xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Look at my post above yours.
I have that setup with a proper name but as suspected that only applies to when using your phone as a mobile hotspot.
It doesn't affect the name of the device being sent to my router when my phone is connected to my home's wifi.
robocuff said:
Look at my post above yours.
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Unfortunately no...
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Did you try under bluetooth setting?
I believe its called the netbios name. Not sure how to change it anymore though. All the previous ways i knew no longer seem to work.
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sharksfan7 said:
I don't have the Pixel 2 yet. Just researching for when I do. So forgive me if this info is outdated and no longer works. All my devices are still Lollipop.
Anyway, I changed the name on my devices by adding a line to the build.prop.
Code:
net.hostname=[I]devicename[/I]
Just change devicename to whatever you want. Not sure of any character limitations or restrictions. But my router always showed whatever I use. Hope that helps...and still works.
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This worked perfectly for me! Thank you!
You can use the Find Device app from Google self, to change the name of your device. Is don't have the option on my phone (Nokia 6.1) because of Android One but it worked like a charm with the app.
Just download the app.
Open it and login.
Select your device if you have multiple devices
Touch the 3 dotted menu button upper right and select 'Change device name' of something like that (I'm from Belgium so I don't know exactly how it's called).
Now change the name to whatever you want, and wait a bit. If you go the play store on a desktop computer and choose an app to install, press the install button, your devices will be listed. Now the new name of your device should appear. Also, if you check your device name under settings > advanced > about phone, there is a big chance it's changed there as well.
Now you can delete the app if you want.
I know what he is asking about because I'm also searching "how do I set my hostname in pixel".
As we know, every computer / server have a hostname to connect to a network. On linux, we set hostname by editing the file `/etc/hostname`. On Windows, we do it in `settings`. hostname will be shown on router, and others in the same lan can perform `ping someone_hostname.lan`.
lennertderyck said:
You can use the Find Device app from Google self, to change the name of your device. Is don't have the option on my phone (Nokia 6.1) because of Android One but it worked like a charm with the app.
Just download the app.
Open it and login.
Select your device if you have multiple devices
Touch the 3 dotted menu button upper right and select 'Change device name' of something like that (I'm from Belgium so I don't know exactly how it's called).
Now change the name to whatever you want, and wait a bit. If you go the play store on a desktop computer and choose an app to install, press the install button, your devices will be listed. Now the new name of your device should appear. Also, if you check your device name under settings > advanced > about phone, there is a big chance it's changed there as well.
Now you can delete the app if you want.
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100% this is the official method and allows renaming all devices registered to your account (also removing old ones!)
Fwiw the web interface @ https://www.google.com/android/find