Hi guys, I would like to try and play the android port of Life is Strange on my Fire HD 10. The problem is, that the game requires android 6/ marshmallow as the minimum OS. As you know the Fire HD 10 can't go beyond Android 5.x, so I thought about rooting it and changing the build.prop file and make my device appear to be another version and hope that that works... but is it even possible to root Fire OS 5.6.2.0 ? And if yes, do you think it would work that way or I might at least be able to install the game? Or is there a way to install this game for android 6 on the Fire without root ? That would be my most prefered choice at least
Looking forward to get some of your guys thoughts on this !
RayzorVoxerize said:
Hi guys, I would like to try and play the android port of Life is Strange on my Fire HD 10. The problem is, that the game requires android 6/ marshmallow as the minimum OS. As you know the Fire HD 10 can't go beyond Android 5.x, so I thought about rooting it and changing the build.prop file and make my device appear to be another version and hope that that works... but is it even possible to root Fire OS 5.6.2.0 ? And if yes, do you think it would work that way or I might at least be able to install the game? Or is there a way to install this game for android 6 on the Fire without root ? That would be my most prefered choice at least
Looking forward to get some of your guys thoughts on this !
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A few on here have confirmed that rooting 5.6.2.0 works. Might just take a few tries. As far as that a particular game I have not a clue, it might require some features in mm that lt simply doesn't have. There is a likely a very good reason for the minimum os limitation they put on it.
adm1jtg said:
A few on here have confirmed that rooting 5.6.2.0 works. Might just take a few tries. As far as that a particular game I have not a clue, it might require some features in mm that lt simply doesn't have. There is a likely a very good reason for the minimum os limitation they put on it.
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Thanks for your reply! Could rooting the HD 10 cause apps to stop working, because they detect root ? Or will still all apps from the PlayStore work ? (assuming I'd actually manage to sucessfully root on 5.2.6.0)
btw I have the 2017 version if that matters, which guide would I have to follow if I wanna root it ? Can I use the guide for the 2016 one aswell or do I have to use a specific one for 2017 and if so which one ?
Thank you in advance!
RayzorVoxerize said:
Thanks for your reply! Could rooting the HD 10 cause apps to stop working, because they detect root ? Or will still all apps from the PlayStore work ? (assuming I'd actually manage to sucessfully root on 5.2.6.0)
btw I have the 2017 version if that matters, which guide would I have to follow if I wanna root it ? Can I use the guide for the 2016 one aswell or do I have to use a specific one for 2017 and if so which one ?
Thank you in advance!
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There are a few apps out there that won't run if they detect root, but the majority of apps from the play store still work.
I have the 2017 HD 10 and this guide has always worked for me to root:
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3726443&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
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tylerhole said:
There are a few apps out there that won't run if they detect root, but the majority of apps from the play store still work.
I have the 2017 HD 10 and this guide has always worked for me to root:
link
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Yeah I rooted it already and everything is working fine so far, except I still can't play the game sadly. Kinda sucks that the fire is stuck at android 5.1... makes me wonder if I should rather have bought the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 which is very similiar spec wise but runs Marshmallow. Well, I haven't yet given up yet, I still think there must be a way, I just don't know which. I tried modifying the apk and chaning my fire's build.prop and that way I could actually press on "install" regarding the apk, but then I got another error, so I am as far as I was before. :crying:
RayzorVoxerize said:
Yeah I rooted it already and everything is working fine so far, except I still can't play the game sadly. Kinda sucks that the fire is stuck at android 5.1... makes me wonder if I should rather have bought the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 which is very similiar spec wise but runs Marshmallow. Well, I haven't yet given up yet, I still think there must be a way, I just don't know which. I tried modifying the apk and chaning my fire's build.prop and that way I could actually press on "install" regarding the apk, but then I got another error, so I am as far as I was before. :crying:
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Can't help ya there, but best of luck!
adm1jtg said:
A few on here have confirmed that rooting 5.6.2.0 works. Might just take a few tries. As far as that a particular game I have not a clue, it might require some features in mm that lt simply doesn't have. There is a likely a very good reason for the minimum os limitation they put on it.
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The other night I successfully rooted my friend's 2017 HD 10 running 5.6.2.0 using the kingoroot PC app first try. Switched over to SuperSU and is holding root just fine.
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tylerhole said:
The other night I successfully rooted my friend's 2017 HD 10 running 5.6.2.0 using the kingoroot PC app first try. Switched over to SuperSU and is holding root just fine.
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After reading that I gave it a shot on my HD 8 with no luck : \ This tablet has potential too. I'm also on 5.6.2.0
uberbdon said:
After reading that I gave it a shot on my HD 8 with no luck : \ This tablet has potential too. I'm also on 5.6.2.0
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Far as I know the 8 cannot be rooted
adm1jtg said:
Far as I know the 8 cannot be rooted
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That's what I too have gathered from reading through the forums.
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hello I'm not sure if there's any method it yet but I can't get any response on the Android forums so I've come here since I normally get good responses here. Anyways, I have the Verizon S3 under Verizon prepaid. It came pre-installed with 4.4 and a kernel of July 22, 2014. I had a phone before this one that was the same but it ran 4.3. I used towel root and it worked flawlessly. Now that I had returned the phone and got a new one due to one of my goofs. It came with 4.4 as I mentioned and the newer kernel. I tried towel root and it says it's not supported. I tried messing with the mod strings to no avail. So I have read it's from the newer kernel they put on the S3 that patched up the towel root exploit. So my question is, is there any other way at all that can root my device? It drives me crazy not having root. It's one of my habits in tinkering with things but can't do no tinkering on a non rooted device. So any help is appreciated.
bjf189 said:
hello I'm not sure if there's any method it yet but I can't get any response on the Android forums so I've come here since I normally get good responses here. Anyways, I have the Verizon S3 under Verizon prepaid. It came pre-installed with 4.4 and a kernel of July 22, 2014. I had a phone before this one that was the same but it ran 4.3. I used towel root and it worked flawlessly. Now that I had returned the phone and got a new one due to one of my goofs. It came with 4.4 as I mentioned and the newer kernel. I tried towel root and it says it's not supported. I tried messing with the mod strings to no avail. So I have read it's from the newer kernel they put on the S3 that patched up the towel root exploit. So my question is, is there any other way at all that can root my device? It drives me crazy not having root. It's one of my habits in tinkering with things but can't do no tinkering on a non rooted device. So any help is appreciated.
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You may be out of luck. You could try kingo root or another one but none of those may work either. VZW has found a way to patch the root exploits
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I thought that might be the case. I hope not though. I have tried towel root, kingo root, root master, srs root, framaroot, z4root. Anything with the app of rooting I've used and all failed. Please can someone have any solution? Thanks for the info though
bjf189 said:
I thought that might be the case. I hope not though. I have tried towel root, kingo root, root master, srs root, framaroot, z4root. Anything with the app of rooting I've used and all failed. Please can someone have any solution? Thanks for the info though
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You may of just tried every option. VZW always has to mess things up
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ShapesBlue said:
You may of just tried every option. VZW always has to mess things up
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Well I hope someone finds some exploit to use cause I hate having a nonrooted device. Takes the fun out of the phone
bjf189 said:
Well I hope someone finds some exploit to use cause I hate having a nonrooted device. Takes the fun out of the phone
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While I agree it takes a lot away from it not many people (devs specifically) are working on this anymore. Actually I don't think anyone really is at this point
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ShapesBlue said:
While I agree it takes a lot away from it not many people (devs specifically) are working on this anymore. Actually I don't think anyone really is at this point
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I wish someone had something for me lol. Some solution
bjf189 said:
I wish someone had something for me lol. Some solution
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I agree, although I'm nearly sure your out of luck
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ShapesBlue said:
I agree, although I'm nearly sure your out of luck
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Ok thanks anyways. If you ever come up with something, let me know though
bjf189 said:
Ok thanks anyways. If you ever come up with something, let me know though
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Alright, my S3 is unlocked though. I'm not a dev or anything
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ShapesBlue said:
Alright, my S3 is unlocked though. I'm not a dev or anything
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That's nice. My phone is locked down tight. My boot loader is all locked up as well. So mines quite the opposite lol
bjf189 said:
That's nice. My phone is locked down tight. My boot loader is all locked up as well. So mines quite the opposite lol
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Sadly your right. I highly doubt they will ever find an exploit
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ShapesBlue said:
Sadly your right. I highly doubt they will ever find an exploit
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Is there any way to get ahold of a dev?
bjf189 said:
Is there any way to get ahold of a dev?
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I don't know honestly. I know of devs but not for this device. I know one who hard bricked his device with the 4.3 update and moved on completely from this device and onto Nexus devices
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ShapesBlue said:
I don't know honestly. I know of devs but not for this device. I know one who hard bricked his device with the 4.3 update and moved on completely from this device and onto Nexus devices
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Well I didn't see any nexus devices under prepaid and I'd rather not go under contract. Do you think if I got a kernel from someone running 4.4 but it's older then my own, and flashed it via Odin, that it would work? Like remove the patch and be exploitable by towel root again? Or you think it'll just brick?
bjf189 said:
Well I didn't see any nexus devices under prepaid and I'd rather not go under contract. Do you think if I got a kernel from someone running 4.4 but it's older then my own, and flashed it via Odin, that it would work? Like remove the patch and be exploitable by towel root again? Or you think it'll just brick?
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Brick.
bjf189 said:
Well I didn't see any nexus devices under prepaid and I'd rather not go under contract. Do you think if I got a kernel from someone running 4.4 but it's older then my own, and flashed it via Odin, that it would work? Like remove the patch and be exploitable by towel root again? Or you think it'll just brick?
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Nexus devices will never be available under prepaid
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I know its been awhile since i last posted here but just telling everyone i have found a root method to obtain root on 4.4 with the new kernel dated on or before july 22 2014. I used the kingroot app. Just one click and got root. Not sure if kingroot and kingoroot are the same but i just used the king root to get root. I tried kingoroot and it fails. Any ways best of luck to everyone.
Alo everyone, y have marshmallow b511 and for me everything works fine, y have navigation bar wide, super night mode, when closed the case give me the Big clock, date and weather, all the launchers working fine, battery is good, soo very good smartphone, if you need to know anything ask me.
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paulojorjealmeida said:
Alo everyone, y have marshmallow b511 and for me everything works fine, y have navigation bar wide, super night mode, when closed the case give me the Big clock, date and weather, all the launchers working fine, battery is good, soo very good smartphone, if you need to know anything ask me.
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Okay, like how did you get to that point, and how can I do the same?
Is there any real advantage to running MM instead of LP?
I'd probably lose the ability to install ViPER4Android if I went to MM and that would not be good, so there would have to be solid advantages to having MM.
RobboW said:
Is there any real advantage to running MM instead of JB?
I'd probably lose the ability to install ViPER4Android if I went to MM and that would not be good, so there would have to be solid advantages to having MM.
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Doze to give you better battery management , a lot of apps now are only compatible with lollipop and up.
But its your choice if you are happy with JB you can stick with it.
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Lol, I made a typo!
Not JB, I have LP. See my signature.
I use Leandroid. Doze would be inferior anyway.
I'll edit the post.
RobboW said:
Lol, I made a typo!
Not JB, I have LP. See my signature.
I use Leandroid. Doze would be inferior anyway.
I'll edit the post.
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Yeah i was wondering too the Mate 7 never had JB ??
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Raithlin said:
Okay, like how did you get to that point, and how can I do the same?
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Alo, furst y have lollipop b326 them update to marshmallow b511 and y stay with nice rom and everything works great y have wide navbar, voice call with blocking phone Super night mode and more, themes working nice, for me it's a very good phone
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Hello, I am thinking of getting this phone but I'm worried about not being able to update to 6.0. I currently have the OnePlus One and I'm on 6.0 and I love all the new features. To get M working on this do I have to simply, unlock the bootloader, root the phone, install custom recovery (TWRP) and then download the rom + gapps to make it work? That is the standard process for other phones, I just want to make sure I won't have any issues before I buy the phone.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Ideas4ya said:
Hello, I am thinking of getting this phone but I'm worried about not being able to update to 6.0. I currently have the OnePlus One and I'm on 6.0 and I love all the new features. To get M working on this do I have to simply, unlock the bootloader, root the phone, install custom recovery (TWRP) and then download the rom + gapps to make it work? That is the standard process for other phones, I just want to make sure I won't have any issues before I buy the phone.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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Alo, y have it whit the marshmallow, it's working great for me, but is my opinion.
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salam
i do B326 to B511 all thing are good but i see 2 notes:
1 - i don't find my explorer internet .
2- i don't find my loupe.
If you want to try MM on Mate 7, you start with a standard phone. Stock recovery etc. Just drop the genuine Huawei update or stock ROM into the dload folder on SD card and start update from the OS running normally. Can also start update in recovery mode.
Have to be very careful to only use an update or ROM that is compatible though. If you use the wrong one it bricks the OS. I think differences in CUST folder, maybe partition sizes and such.
Ideas4ya said:
Hello, I am thinking of getting this phone but I'm worried about not being able to update to 6.0. I currently have the OnePlus One and I'm on 6.0 and I love all the new features. To get M working on this do I have to simply, unlock the bootloader, root the phone, install custom recovery (TWRP) and then download the rom + gapps to make it work? That is the standard process for other phones, I just want to make sure I won't have any issues before I buy the phone.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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I would recommend getting the phone, but still sticking with the OP1 for a while, as you will definitely not appreciate EMUI. There's this really awesome guy working on getting Cyanogenmod 13 running on the device. He just made a massive breakthrough with getting GPU drivers running, so it can be anything from a few more days to weeks before we have a stable-enough build.
Check out his thread for more details and updates.
Amazon has released yesterday a New software update 5.1.4 (544271020) for the Fire HD 8 (5th Generation/2015)!
Since, my FireHD-8 has been updated from the 5.1.2 directly to the 5.1.4, I would like to know if someone here, who has received this new 5.1.4 update, has noticed something new or any improvements?
ulises.rodriguez said:
Amazon has released yesterday a New software update 5.1.4 (544271020) for the Fire HD 8 (5th Generation/2015)!
Since, my FireHD-8 has been updated from the 5.1.2 directly to the 5.1.4, I would like to know if someone here, who has received this new 5.1.4 update, has noticed something new or any improvements?
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guessing it's just security patches
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guessing it's just security patches
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As I said before, my fire HD-8 has been updated from v5.1.2 to v5.1.4 directly (bypassing the v5.1.3)...
But, I myself have not noticed anything new, nor any speed improvement in my Fire HD 8!
sd_shadow, maybe you're right, could be only security patches.
Any positive feedback on downgrading 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 (without bricking it, of course ) ?
Although I applied the no OTA script, my tablet went comando on me and did the OTA anyway.
So no root for me for now, which is pretty dissapointing
fulgerul said:
Any positive feedback on downgrading 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 (without bricking it, of course ) ?
Although I applied the no OTA script, my tablet went comando on me and did the OTA anyway.
So no root for me for now, which is pretty dissapointing
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several reports of downgrading successfully 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 for the 7in 2015 Fire
haven't seen any for HD10 or HD8
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sd_shadow said:
several reports of downgrading successfully 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 for the 7in 2015 Fire
haven't seen any for HD10 or HD8
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I don't know if this information is true or not, but I just read the following post, on the Fire 7 (2015) Forum, so be careful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...en-bricked-t3393732/post67201182#post67201182
ulises.rodriguez said:
I don't know if this information is true or not, but I just read the following post, on the Fire 7 (2015) Forum, so be careful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...en-bricked-t3393732/post67201182#post67201182
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yes,
5.1.3, 5.1.2.1, 5.1.2 cannot be downgraded to 5.1.1 or lower
trying to downgrade lower than 5.1.2 will brick the Fire (2015 7in, HD8 and HD10)
5.1.1 cannot be downgraded, trying will brick the Fire (2015 7in, HD8 and HD10)
Hmm, awesome, so, to recap : Don't try to downgrade whatever your OS version may (5.1.4 / 5.1.3 / 5.1.2.1 / 5.1.2) to 5.1.1 as you will brick your device.
However, there are some positive feedback of downgrades from 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 but on Fire HD7 only, no feedbacks until now about 8 or 10.
Any bravehearted members out there willing to test this?
I am myself on 5.1.4 and lost root :crying: but I am residing in eastern Europe so no Amazon shop for me in case it gets bricked, else I would have tried
is their any possibilities for a custom recovery & ROM for HD8?, men I would love to have a Lollipop or MarshSmallow on my HD 8
How can I turn off OTA updates for my HD8? I've tested many firewall apps but it seems they were not useful
and is it necessary to factoty reset after upgrading firmware?
behrad said:
How can I turn off OTA updates for my HD8? I've tested many firewall apps but it seems they were not useful
and is it necessary to factoty reset after upgrading firmware?
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What OS version are you currently using?
If 5.1.2 and rootable, you can try this script
Unfortunately, for me it didn't work, although applied, it somehow managed overnight to update to 5.1.4. May you're more lucky than I was.
behrad said:
How can I turn off OTA updates for my HD8? I've tested many firewall apps but it seems they were not useful
and is it necessary to factoty reset after upgrading firmware?
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updater apps should be something like
com.amazon.otaverifier com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
com.amazon.device.software.ota
delete or add .bak extention with a root file manager
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I can confirm that downgrading from 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 is possible. I just did it on my Fire HD 10. It failed the first time (hung at 8%) and succeeded after that. (That may have been just an error on my part though.)
Go for it!
I can also confirm that the downgrade from 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 worked like a charm.
First attempt failed as it got stuck at 63%.
AFTER : cleared data and cache, flashed 5.1.4, once again clear data and cache, flashed 5.1.2, cleared data and cache and ... SUCCESS.
Now on the process of once again installing KingsRoot, debloating, installing Nova Launcher and so on.
fulgerul said:
I can also confirm that the downgrade from 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 worked like a charm.
First attempt failed as it got stuck at 63%.
AFTER : cleared data and cache, flashed 5.1.4, once again clear data and cache, flashed 5.1.2, cleared data and cache and ... SUCCESS.
Now on the process of once again installing KingsRoot, debloating, installing Nova Launcher and so on.
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Did you do this though adb sideload? Which file did you use? I tried it in the past, but did not have great luck doing it.
sent from your mom's phone.
Droid_JD said:
Did you do this though adb sideload? Which file did you use? I tried it in the past, but did not have great luck doing it.
sent from your mom's phone.
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Yep, Vol Down + Power and after Load firmware from adb.
from PC : adb sideload FIRWARE.bin (where FIRMWARE.bin is the 5.1.2 bin file dowloaded)
Well, firmware was downloaded from here
@sd_shadow you are THE MAN, as always.
I can also confirm it, downgraded my new Fire HD 10 from 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 in first try without problems!
Thanks. Worked for me today. Don't know what I did wrong last time.
sent from your mom's phone.
HOW TO downgrade 5.1.4 to 5.1.2 Kindle Fire 10
I can't find steps on how to downgrade fire OS. I'm trying to downgrade to 5.1.2 from 5.1.4. Anybody know how?
BradOSU99 said:
I can't find steps on how to downgrade fire OS. I'm trying to downgrade to 5.1.2 from 5.1.4. Anybody know how?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-hd-8-10-t3240034
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considering buying an S7 but my question is
are there many apps with root detection these days? i heard that rootcloak cant hide root from all apps
i love root but i still want to be able to use all my apps
I'm pretty sure rootcloak simply doesn't work ever since Lollipop (unless they've now figured out how to do that in a recent update).
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Devhux said:
I'm pretty sure rootcloak simply doesn't work ever since Lollipop (unless they've now figured out how to do that in a recent update).
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so you cant hide root anymore?
Not that I know of - feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though
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pretty sure it does work in lolipop and above.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak2
I have it running on my gf phone which is currently on cm12.1
Though i wouldn't say it's working on all apps, it does work fine for most.
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I personally have never had any problems with apps that should have root detection ( like snapchat). There are some workarounds for these kinda problems, but if you don't want to through the hassle of doing them, then there is an xposed module called "XTouchWiz" that can fake your phone status to official so some apps might believe it's official not rooted.
lunzi88 said:
pretty sure it does work in lolipop and above.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak2
I have it running on my gf phone which is currently on cm12.1
Though i wouldn't say it's working on all apps, it does work fine for most.
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Good to know. It was a while since I checked it, and back then there was no mention of Lollipop or Marshmallow support.
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Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
maflin18 said:
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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From what I've seen there isn't a version of TWRP for the Pixel yet, however I'd love to be proven wrong.
maflin18 said:
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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That does indeed look promising! Hoping for the public release soon.
shizonic said:
I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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He also stated that TWRP cannot handle the new file encryption yet, so .zips would need to be uploaded in recovery which is wonky for some, as well as the dual system partition fiasco is not handled yet. So *soon* might be more like a few weeks...
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
As of 10/20, from the source:
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This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
maflin18 said:
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
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want to install linux in a chroot env....
Chronzy said:
As of 10/20, from the source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
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Indeed. Once chainfire gets his device, things should begin to roll along much quicker.
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love. ?
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mrnovanova said:
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love.
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I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
zaclimon said:
I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
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That sort of explains it http://android.wonderhowto.com/news...methods-are-taking-longer-than-usual-0174611/
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Looks like chainfire posted an image of his rooted pixel.
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
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https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
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Very nice
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Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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Sure is. haven't tried it myself since I ordered from the Google store, but these guys are legit.
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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Yeah we're legit
@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
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@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
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This doesn't exactly unlock your bootloader. It breaks whatever VZW put on there to block bootloader unlock. After running this you will need to use adb to unlock the bootloader yourself just like a GS version or a nexus. No, this will not give you root. But typically a bootloader unlock is necessary to achieve root. Root methods have not been released yet. Chain Fire has achieved system less root but it's not ready for release.
Also, no depixel8 does not break android pay. Unlocking your bootloader after applying depixel8 will break android pay. Google has prevented android pay from working of your bootloader is unlocked.
Do you read the XDA articles or just post on the forums?