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Hello friends.
This is intended to be a thread providing up-to-date versions of ZTE ROMs, mainly for the very unsupported (so far) ZTE V71A and ZTE V11A, but if you have other requests for ZTE roms, please ask and I'll see if I can provide.
--- VDF_IT_V11AV2.0.0B02.zip (466.13 MB) http://www.multiupload.nl/E709JNIJ2H
--- FWUpgrade_Pad_CDMA_V55.zip (215.24 KB) http://www.multiupload.nl/NP6EWS6K3B
--- SPT_AM_V55V1.3.0B09.zip (193.05 MB) http://www.multiupload.nl/YTMKD922CU - NEW v55 ROM
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The above files are most probably all down, and I can no longer locate new versions for them.
I can, however quote:
dclou said:
Hello All:
The phone company in Taiwan(TWN GSM) has just released the offical 4.0.4 rom zte V71A
(Taiwan mobile mypad p4 is the OEM of ZTE V71A)
http://service.taiwanmobile.com/csonline/cellphone/download.html
Just Connect to the above hyperlink and press "P4 Android 4.04 升級檔 "
Then you can download it and upgrade to 4.0.4.
Please help to update this ROM to the first page of this thread...^^
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I'm sorry friends. I've lost access to the ZTE servers from where I procured new roms for devices.
Unless I find a different source, I can't provide any updates.
Until further notice this thread may be considered dead.
Thanks man, soo is this older or newer? http://kepfeltoltes.hu/120218/tmp_-2133757290_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.png
1.2.0B09 released in february 2012 vs 1.0S released in july 2011
Leave me your e-mail adress by pm if you want the file, but be advised that we still don't have a flashing utility to install it with, me and mobilx are still trying to figure out how we can get this software on our devices.
sangemaru said:
1.2.0B09 released in february 2012 vs 1.0S released in july 2011
Leave me your e-mail adress by pm if you want the file, but be advised that we still don't have a flashing utility to install it with, me and mobilx are still trying to figure out how we can get this software on our devices.
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That would be good. did you get my pm?
Zte score roms?
Sent from my X500 using xda premium
Okay, so here is a pdf for the huaweii media pad 7, of the flashing process and the unlmt.cfg needed is 0byte also , it is supposed to be the same process, dont use the files from here, its not for v71a or v11a!
http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdownload/downLoadCenter?category=&flay=software&downloadID=NDM5NzQ=
brd912, couldn't you have just said X500 in the first place? I'll look, if I find anything I'll let you know.
zsolti, so far I've had no success with using the huawei procedure to flash our tabs, and mobilx hasn't been online today so I haven't got a clue from him about this.
The bad news is, as confirmed earlier by mobilx, the builds are IDENTICAL to what we currently have on our devices. Not encouraging at all (Verified by comparing build.prop). And we don't even know how to flash them yet...
I'm attempting to obtain a carrier unlocked nandroid backup right now, to see if it's locked at a component firmware level or at software level. Maybe we'll see some good news on that front.
Hello there,
This guide in english explains a lot. So this unlmt.cfg file actually serves as a trigger to automatik or manual update.
That means
if it is present update will start on PWR off PWR on
if it is NOT present than you need to go to the FTM mode VOL+ & PWR and update process will start
dload folder must be on ext-sd card.
Again leaked FWs for V11a are the same as ones on our devices
Sangemaru can confirm if his internal FW name on 7 inch matches with the leaked ones.
Go to yours build.prop file and check ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_RS_V11AV1.0.0B03 example of mine device
VDF - network - vodafone
RS - country - serbia
V11A - model - 10 inch
V1.0.0 FW version - very first
B03 - localisation ( APNs, keyboards etc) Serbian network APNs and Cyrillic keyboard
Yea, I read it.
At least for my tablet, it didn't apply. Update would not trigger, either on reboot or ftm mode, with neither UPDATA.zip or update.zip names, with the file or not, with fresh sd card format or not, development mode or not, etc.
I'm assuming it worked on your V11A, so somebody should attempt it on their own V71A's if possible. I may have messed something up, or simply have an unsupported sd card.
The one in first post for V71a is :
ro.build.zte_build_number=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-ES
ro.build.software_version=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-ES
ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_ES_V71AV1.2.0B09
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-hms-vf-{country}
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-vf-{country}
ro.build.date=Sat Dec 3 02:09:34 CST 2011
Mine is:
ro.build.zte_build_number=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-HU
ro.build.software_version=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-HU
ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_HU_V71AV1.2.0B09
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-hms-vf-{country}
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-zte
ro.build.date=Sat Dec 3 03:44:43 CST 2011
.
Anyone know what will happen if we flash a firmware from another carrier, like in my case? Because the network id isnt the same for hungary it is 21670, for spain its different...
I'm assuming one thing will happen: nothing.
hei, did any of you has dialer app, it seems vodafone had removed this one
p.s. am on july rom
if there is one can some one post it
tanks
Honeycomb, friend. Honeycomb has telephony support removed. If you want phone service look into a VoIP service.
Hi all !!!!!
I'm Italian .......
My device specs :
M8660A-AABQNLYM-3.1.32T 1 Jul 23 2011 22:00:00
Kernel version :
2.6.35.11-perf.
[email protected]#2
Build Number :
SmartTab10-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-IT
huawei media tab
sangemaru said:
Honeycomb, friend. Honeycomb has telephony support removed. If you want phone service look into a VoIP service.
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did notice that huawei media pad has a dialer app, however did not succed to start it.
I'm saying that in greate proportion the two tablets are just the same.
no luck
zsolti256 said:
The one in first post for V71a is :
ro.build.zte_build_number=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-ES
ro.build.software_version=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-ES
ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_ES_V71AV1.2.0B09
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-hms-vf-{country}
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-vf-{country}
ro.build.date=Sat Dec 3 02:09:34 CST 2011
Mine is:
ro.build.zte_build_number=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-HU
ro.build.software_version=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-HU
ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_HU_V71AV1.2.0B09
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-hms-vf-{country}
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-zte
ro.build.date=Sat Dec 3 03:44:43 CST 2011
.
Anyone know what will happen if we flash a firmware from another carrier, like in my case? Because the network id isnt the same for hungary it is 21670, for spain its different...
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Hi majaelix,
Tried all proceudres described in this post with no luck updating firmware, I have a Vodafone Spain V71a with 1.0 software version.
Tired to create several folders in sd-ext and puting inside the update.zip and the .cfg file with no success
Tried to sign the zip with Signapk utility but when I try to update it from Recovery, it says: "signature check failed", I think one of the files nneded to sign a zip file is related to the recovery, so I don't know how to generate it.
Also tried to root it with fastboot boot superboot.img but my fastboot can't detect the device form pc, I'vhe checked if drivers are installed in device administration and all seems to be ok.
Did you make any advance on this issue, I'm looking forward.
caveman_78 said:
Hi majaelix,
Tried all proceudres described in this post with no luck updating firmware, I have a Vodafone Spain V71a with 1.0 software version.
Tired to create several folders in sd-ext and puting inside the update.zip and the .cfg file with no success
Tried to sign the zip with Signapk utility but when I try to update it from Recovery, it says: "signature check failed", I think one of the files nneded to sign a zip file is related to the recovery, so I don't know how to generate it.
Also tried to root it with fastboot boot superboot.img but my fastboot can't detect the device form pc, I'vhe checked if drivers are installed in device administration and all seems to be ok.
Did you make any advance on this issue, I'm looking forward.
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No, but Please standby, a fellow Hungarian 10" user is probably going to make some kind of update we have obtained a build that is even newer, it is the following:
SmartTab7-MSM8260-V03a-Jan182012-Vodafone-HU
good news
zsolti256 said:
No, but Please standby, a fellow Hungarian 10" user is probably going to make some kind of update we have obtained a build that is even newer, it is the following:
SmartTab7-MSM8260-V03a-Jan182012-Vodafone-HU
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Wow, those are good news. I can't wait for the update. maybe after, we can try to make some weird ICS port.
Please, keep us informed...
Thanks...
i have some problem
hello i have a V71A and i wanna take back the stock rom beacuse i formated system... and a CWM is buggy and usb mass storage is doesn't work and my pc don't see the tablet just CD-rom and not more "adb devices -list of devices atthaced (and nothing)" pls help (sorry for my english)
Uninstall and reinstall usb drivers. Your problem is a driver issue. And how exactly did you format the system?
I have gone through the rooting and upgrading steps. Let me know if there is anything I missed.
1. Prepare PC. Install ADB and Fire HD 10 driver at https://developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tablets/connecting-adb-to-device.html.
2. Don't connect to Internet. Keep the device offline. The instruction is in the thread for rooting. Note ROM version. I have version 5.6.1.0. Amazon has implemented anti-rollback boot loader since 5.6.1. If you upgrade using official channel, you won't be able to downgrade. If you follow the step below, root 5.6.1, update to 5.6.3 via FlashFire, it will leave the boot loader unchanged and allows you to downgrade if needed
3. Install ES File Explorer. Need to download the APK. Plug in the USB cable, copy the APK file, and use Documents app to file the file and install it.
4. Root.
4a. I first tried HD 10 (2017): Offline rooting. It's an offline process and does not transfer any of your data to internet (so less privacy concerns). It worked on the first try. However, I messed up the upgrade to 5.6.3.0 so I have to restore to stock 5.6.1.0. Then I could not get it to work. It either timed out or reported success but su is not found.
4b. I then went with KingoRoot. [TUT] ROOT HD 10 (7th Gen 2017) - EASY SuperSu (read this before 1st power on!). The rooting process stucked at 78% for a long time (5-10 min) but eventually succeeded
5. Disable OTA update. The instruction is in step 13 in [TUT] ROOT HD 10 (7th Gen 2017) - EASY SuperSu (read this before 1st power on!). I found out the Xposed installer requires internet, even though just briefly. So I decided it's better if I disable OTA.
6. Install Xposed & Flashfire. HD 10 (2017): Xposed, FlashFire, etc.. FF versions. (v0.24 or v.51) are attached in How to install Xposed & Flashfire for easy backups and ROM updates. In my experience, Xposed installer requires internet connection to install the framework. Otherwise you won't get the Official tab. I disabled WiFi once it's done.
6a. v0.51 did not work for me. It always crashes on start-up, regardless if I have time machine set
6b. v0.24 worked. retyre also mentioned it's more reliable in restore backup
7. Upgraded to 5.6.3 HD 10 (2017): Prerooted Xposed 5.6.3.0 image.
7a. I made a big mistake in the first attempt. I renamed the boot.gz and system.gz to .img file instead of extract the file inside the zip. FF accepted the file but generated error during the flash. After that, it got the Amazon bootloop. I had to restore the stock and restart from step 4
7b. Second time around, I put all the folder under /sdcard/FlashFire/Backups. Then I used restore function FF. This is safer and FF will check for md5sum and reject if the files are incorrect. This went through fine. The recovery step is at the bottom.
8. It's possible to disable OS update but continue to update Amazon packages. The instruction is in the second section in same link above How to enable Amazon packages (apk) updates but prevent the ROM updates (keeping root & rootable rom) This allows APK updates and install them in /data/app. The ROM in /system is not touched. It's a good way to stay current while not touching ROM (and keeping root!). Note the image flashed in step 7 already has this taken care of.
9. Install Google Play Store.
@bibikalka has provided the following (post #1)
Amazon Fire 5th Gen [SuperTool] Root, Google play install, block ota updates and more
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Run this tool and choose the option to install Google.
Worked!
Here are some other candidates but I did not try them.
COMPLETELY 'GOOGLE-IZE' YOUR AMAZON FIRE TAB (Confirmed Working)
[GUIDE] Sideloading Google Apps - 100% WORKING! (ROOT)
https://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/
10. Change SuperSU to limit app which has root access. SuperSU access workaround for Fire devices. For me: After forced stop, the App tab will show the new app added without reboot. However, the new app does not take effect until reboot. And upon reboot, any app not yet installed will disappear from the App tab
11. Remove lock screen ad. Use the super tool again and worked! Amazon Fire 5th Gen [SuperTool] Root, Google play install, block ota updates and more
12. Replace launcher. New: Any Launcher, No Root (Launcher Hijack V3). It worked but the flicker is killing me. I then used Tips, Tricks, and the Root!. Move Nova to system app using Link2SD and disable Fire Launcher. Much better. Note the following from that thread. And there must be empty line at the bottom of build.prop
You should install Nova as a system app. Then you get the Google Now page without having to install another apk. If you are going to keep Fire Launcher, but leave it disabled, add this line to your build.prop, at the very bottom:
Code:
ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1
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13. [ROOT] Enable ALL Lock Screen Lock Options. You need the premium version of Activity Manager. In its settings, these options must be set: Show system app indicator (might be optional), Show not exported activities, Allow ROOT operations. In my experience, about 30% of time after reboot, the screen will loop between screen saver and black and never show the unlock pattern. I have disabled this function and went back to PIN. So I no longer recommend this step.
14. Disable bloatware. [GUIDE] Remove all bloatware from your Fire HD 10 (2017). This is written for 5.6.0. Updated: Amazon System App / Bloatware Tracking Sheet - as of FireOS 5.6.2.0. I did not find a thread for 5.6.3. Note the following 2 if you want to use them
My Account: com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe
Backup & Restore: com.amazon.device.backup
15. Google Assistant. [GUIDE] [NO ROOT]: Activate FULL Google Assistant!.
Have to install specific version of Google App Google App 8.33.6.21 (arm-v7a) (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) and don't forget to disable auto-update in Play Store. Update: this is working. However, it's a bit sluggish. I have now uninstall Google Assistant.
---- Maybe Later: Other Optimization
Making The Most of Root on Fire Tablet 10 (tweaks/apps/modules/hacks/optimizations).
Appendix
A1. Recovery to stock ROM. The instruction is at Unbrick/Restore/Downgrade Stock Firmware [Amazon Fire HD 8 & HD 10]. This is written for the older version of Fire HD but the steps remain valid. The ROM is available from post 2 in [TUT] ROOT HD 10 (7th Gen 2017) - EASY SuperSu (read this before 1st power on!). I used the below
FireOS 5.6.1.0 (still rootable, but cannot be downgraded to anything earlier!)
update-kindle-40.6.0.5_user_605485120.bin
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@redhonker
Hmm, must have been hours on XDA to compile this together
For your Google Play Store issue, there is an oldie but goodie - Amazon Fire 5th gen SuperTool. Works like a charm to install Play store on Fire HD 10! In fact, I stopped messing with the GAPPS flashing for Fires even when I have root, and just use this tool. Since 2015, for most tablets the underlying Android is still the same - Lollipop 5.1.1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
https://www.rootjunky.com/
bibikalka said:
@redhonker
Hmm, must have been hours on XDA to compile this together
For your Google Play Store issue, there is an oldie but goodie - Amazon Fire 5th gen SuperTool. Works like a charm to install Play store on Fire HD 10! In fact, I stopped messing with the GAPPS flashing for Fires even when I have root, and just use this tool. Since 2015, for most tablets the underlying Android is still the same - Lollipop 5.1.1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
https://www.rootjunky.com/
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Thanks, I've added it to the first post. Will try that first.
The link you provided for rootjunky. What should I use from there? I can go to the section for Kindle Fire HD but I think it's the older model. I did own one before and I was able to install TWRP on it. But the 2017 model has no custom recovery available yet, right?
redhonker said:
Thanks, I've added it to the first post. Will try that first.
The link you provided for rootjunky. What should I use from there? I can go to the section for Kindle Fire HD but I think it's the older model. I did own one before and I was able to install TWRP on it. But the 2017 model has no custom recovery available yet, right?
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Sorry, it was a bit confusing! You should be using this file (it's linked to in the XDA post):
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/Amazon Fire 5th gen/SuperTool/AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip
Once you unpack, you can start the bat script (under windows), and then it'll have option 2 which will install all Play Store components.
Thank you, this was helpful.. I have ordered a HD 10 as well and plan to do the same.
But, I'm confused on Step 2 and Step 4. In step 4, you say even the latest version can be rooted (which is my understanding as well), but in step 2 you say not to allow it to upgrade to the latest version.
Why not just do all the updates BEFORE rooting? Am I misunderstanding something?
wcarlson40 said:
Thank you, this was helpful.. I have ordered a HD 10 as well and plan to do the same.
But, I'm confused on Step 2 and Step 4. In step 4, you say even the latest version can be rooted (which is my understanding as well), but in step 2 you say not to allow it to upgrade to the latest version.
Why not just do all the updates BEFORE rooting? Am I misunderstanding something?
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I updated step 2. It refers to anti-rollback so you can't downgrade OS version.
Others have recommended against upgrade first. Maybe Amazon just released a new update and you won't be able to root or downgrade. Practically, it probably won't really happen.
redhonker said:
I just ordered one. I have gathered the following information. Please correct me if there is anything incorrect.
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This is really great I just got mine yesterday and I was just going to root and remove Amazons stuff. You reminded me that it's probably best to back up something before you start messing with it. I'm used to having a recovery like twrp though, but oh well. I'm wondering what path you will take in regards to installing FF and Xposed and doing a backup. I'm reading your links (from retyre) and it's suggested that you do the backup before installing Xposed (I think) but with FF and SuperSu as system apps. Are u going to use the DD command for back up or just use the altered version FF. I'm just a little confused after reading this links and just wanted to get your thoughts. Incidentally what are you using file explorer for? I would think you can just push it to the tablet than install it alternatively I have a USB to microusb that I think I can mount usb. Thanks. Unless things have changed es file explorer is full of bloat I would suggest mix explorer
I have rooted and installed xposed. I installed google play store and titanium backups. I couldn't really figure out how to install flashfire. But I'm to scared to try to add any modules on xposed as I still can't figure out how to restore my titanium back up??
I haven't done any rooting in a long time, but as far as my memory goes, you make an update.zip file as your backup but you need a custom recover or something to to be able to flash it? like TWRP. is flashfire that equivalent?
@looney417
Yes the bootloader is locked, as of now I guess, and so there is no custom recovery. I do believe flash fire is the method being used for raw backups. One of the links in the first post refers to Retyres work and he also mentioned the Linux command DD to make a back up after you gain root. There is some creative work arounds and some hard work and experimentation done here I think we are benefitting from. I'm struggling with the order of operations here too but I've been playing with and rooting devices since the original Google phone Nexus one and you always try and get a good back up before you start messing around. The one big no-no right now is flashing an older version of the fire OS. This results in a hard brick bc Amazon instituted anti roll back measures in there boot loader.
Hello, I have just rooted my new Fire with the offline method, I have followed all the steps for the newbie listed here but I got stucked at 5) point,
I read couple of times the topics about flashfire and Xposed but I really can't understand some things:
What exactly is Flashfire? Is it an app? Do I need it to upgrade the system?
In order to work FF needs Xposed? Or not?
Why Xposed could be useful on this Fire HD 10?
Last question, in the FF and Xposed topic is written that I have to dd my img?! And then root again?!
I am so sorry for my disability.... Is there any other clear guide to install Xposed and Flashfire? And something that explain why these tools are useful and what aim they pursue
Thank you everyone for this great guides about fire HD btw
I have just purchased a fire HD 10, i am also wanting to root, and install gplay but haven't rooted for a while, i have actually asked Amazon for a return label as i was extremely dissapointed with the poxy adds for the screensaver/lockscreen! I wish Amazon would word things correctly! "With offers" = With ADDS!!! "Without offers" = "Without ADDS"
Other than paying Amazon £10! is there a way to remove them?? Very curious to find out.
Also has anyone had any issues with the brightness slightly fading in and out, ie brightness going up and down?? I have checked the settings, and adaptive brightness is on, however, the lighting in the room is constantly the same and never changes, i have kept it on a stand and monitored it, and it does fade in and out/up and down slightly. Its very odd.
Is this a bug within the OS?
I have even turned off the adaptive brightness and it still does the same?
Was just curious if anyone else had experienced this?
I would also like to remove the bottom nav bar as it is constantly there and really annoying!!
Is there a way to do this, i wish that black bar was transparent, i would then have an actual 10.1" tablet, not a 9.7" one!! Is there a way?
Looks like and Awesome guide, would love to get these issues sorted, and root, but not sure if my experience would be adequet?, some things are a little bit over my head.?
Logoutt said:
Hello, I have just rooted my new Fire with the offline method, I have followed all the steps for the newbie listed here but I got stucked at 5) point,
I read couple of times the topics about flashfire and Xposed but I really can't understand some things:
What exactly is Flashfire? Is it an app? Do I need it to upgrade the system?
In order to work FF needs Xposed? Or not?
Why Xposed could be useful on this Fire HD 10?
Last question, in the FF and Xposed topic is written that I have to dd my img?! And then root again?!
I am so sorry for my disability.... Is there any other clear guide to install Xposed and Flashfire? And something that explain why these tools are useful and what aim they pursue
Thank you everyone for this great guides about fire HD btw
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I will give it a try before the experts weigh in.
FlashFire is an app. The 2017 Fire HD 10 has a locked bootloader and so far there is no way to install custom recovery. So FlashFire is the only way easy way to backup/upgrade OS.
FlashFire checks date to see when it's valid. If you use v0.24, you need to hack the date. My impression is v0.51 also needs it but I'm not certain. This can be done either by changing the system date or install Xposed with per-app-hack. This is covered in the linked post.
DD is an alternative. It's a command line. If you are comfortable with it, you don't need FF for backup.
bibikalka said:
Sorry, it was a bit confusing! You should be using this file (it's linked to in the XDA post):
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/Amazon Fire 5th gen/SuperTool/AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip
Once you unpack, you can start the bat script (under windows), and then it'll have option 2 which will install all Play Store components.
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Sorry, one more question for you. If we use the FF v0.51 you provided, do we still need date hack? If not, will it work without Xposed?
Thanks
Is there any guide like this for the 8th Gen(2018) or does this apply?
Just wanted to ask again if there is a definative way to get rid of the bottom nav bar? Really hate that black bar that takes away a portion of the screen, would be really nice if there was a way that it could be made trasparent, and works with the fire 10.1 (2017) model. Also want to keep everything stock.
fleebleflam said:
I have just purchased a fire HD 10, i am also wanting to root, and install gplay but haven't rooted for a while, i have actually asked Amazon for a return label as i was extremely dissapointed with the poxy adds for the screensaver/lockscreen! I wish Amazon would word things correctly! "With offers" = With ADDS!!! "Without offers" = "Without ADDS"
Other than paying Amazon £10! is there a way to remove them?? Very curious to find out.
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You can call Amazon, or start a web chat with them, and tell them this device is a gift for young child, and some of those ads shows on lock screen are not appropriate for kids. then they will remove all the lock screen ads for you. you also can go to your amazon account to unsbscribe those offers, it will cost you some money. or, you can find in here some guide to help you remove the ads in lock screen. good luck, mate!
28mufields said:
You can call Amazon, or start a web chat with them, and tell them this device is a gift for young child, and some of those ads shows on lock screen are not appropriate for kids. then they will remove all the lock screen ads for you. you also can go to your amazon account to unsbscribe those offers, it will cost you some money. or, you can find in here some guide to help you remove the ads in lock screen. good luck, mate!
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I have been very fortunate to get the adds removed by Amazon, a manager gave me a courtesy call and said they would remove them for me for free!
So that's the adds sorted, i'm more concerned about the bottom nav bar its so frustrating just being there permanently! It's now a 9.7" tablet not a 10.1"!!
Is there a way to make it transparent, or to maybe swipe up from the bottom when you need it?
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.?
playerpatrick said:
Is there any guide like this for the 8th Gen(2018) or does this apply?
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If I search on Amazon, only the 2017 7th gen Fire HD 10 will show up. Where do you see the 8th Gen 2018?
There is no 8th gen 10.1" tablet. Amazon presently, only sell the 2017 10.1" model that is the latest one. I just purchased one last week, and i also thought there was a 2018 10.1" model. But there isn't until Amazon release another one.
The latest 2018 model is only the 8" model.
I have completed the setup of the tablet and updated the first post.
I have 2 s5 phone either non-rooted or activated. I use them only to play games on. The one phone I use to play Pokémon and spoof GPS. The other phone has newer update so spoofing GPS does not work.
Poke Phone – Android 6.01, Security Patch Feb 2017, G900VVRS2DQB2
2nd Phone – Android 6.01, Security Patch Mar 2017, G900VVRU2DQC2
Is there any way to downgrade Security Patch on 2nd phone?
Or is there and easy way to make backup of poke phone rom and just copy it to 2nd phone.
If so what guide would I use? I think I would have to root both phones. Backup rom and then transfer to 2nd phone and then unroot them.
Or is there another way or I’m missing something? Thanks for any help.
I'm about to buy an old tablet - probably a kindle fire of some sort but I'm not sure yet. I was told by a store worker at a gadget shop that old tablets have some kind of "update block" meaning they can't be updated anymore or something. I don't remember the details but he seemed to be saying you can't download newer apps on the old devices or something. I can go back and ask for more details but I am just hoping that someone here knows what I am talking about and can fill me in on what I need to know before buying an old tablet?
I have hacked devices before (e.g. my sony psp way back or my ps3) and don't really mind rooting/jailbreaking a device, as long as it isn't too time-consuming. I basically just want an android tablet that can run new and old apps etc. Nothing fancy. Just a basic device for apps that I might need from time to time as well as using it while on the go for internet etc.
Each app gets compiled to be run on specific Android versions.: It's the app developer who defines the minimum and the maximum Android version his app can run on. So it's obvious not all apps are backwards-compatible.
jwoegerbauer said:
Each app gets compiled to be run on specific Android versions.: It's the app developer who defines the minimum and the maximum Android version his app can run on. So it's obvious not all apps are backwards-compatible.
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I did not know that, very interesting. So what is the "update block" or whatever it is that the store person was telling me about and how does one overcome it? I know old androids only update "firmware" to a certain point, right? What happens after that? How do I run apps that are compiled to run on newer versions?
Thanks
Don't know what the store person had in mind. True is that an update is a patch for an existing Android version - what gets rolled out by OEM / carrier if they deem it necessary - whereas an upgrade is a complete replacement of an existing Android version by a higher version ( e.g. Android 4 -> Android 5 ) - what is never rolled out by OEM / carrier.
What you need is an upgrade. Because OEM / carrier certainly don't offer one you have to install a Custom ROM that matches the old tablet's hardware specs, what in turn requires you before install a Custom Recovery that is suitable to the tablet.
jwoegerbauer said:
Don't know what the store person had in mind. True is that an update is a patch for an existing Android version - what gets rolled out by OEM / carrier if they deem it necessary - whereas an upgrade is a complete replacement of an existing Android version by a higher version ( e.g. Android 4 -> Android 5 ) - what is never rolled out by OEM / carrier.
What you need is an upgrade. Because OEM / carrier certainly don't offer one you have to install a Custom ROM that matches the old tablet's hardware specs, what in turn requires you before install a Custom Recovery that is suitable to the tablet.
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Right, so if I've done my (light) research correctly it would go something like this for a kindle fire HD, right? :
1. Root
2. Install android somehow
3. Upgrade the android to latest version
This is after very quick research I did on transforming a kindle fire HD to an android tablet so apologies if it doesn't make sense.
Assuming it does though, is root really necessary or can one go directly from kindle --> android? Also will step 3 already give the latest android version or is an upgrade usually needed (or would it just depend on how you actually do step 2?)
Thanks!
arkiltk said:
Right, so if I've done my (light) research correctly it would go something like this for a kindle fire HD, right? :
1. Root
2. Install android somehow
3. Upgrade the android to latest version
This is after very quick research I did on transforming a kindle fire HD to an android tablet so apologies if it doesn't make sense.
Assuming it does though, is root really necessary or can one go directly from kindle --> android? Also will step 3 already give the latest android version or is an upgrade usually needed (or would it just depend on how you actually do step 2?)
Thanks!
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Which Kindle Fire HD were you looking at?
arkiltk said:
Right, so if I've done my (light) research correctly it would go something like this for a kindle fire HD, right? :
1. Root
2. Install android somehow
3. Upgrade the android to latest version
This is after very quick research I did on transforming a kindle fire HD to an android tablet so apologies if it doesn't make sense.
Assuming it does though, is root really necessary or can one go directly from kindle --> android? Also will step 3 already give the latest android version or is an upgrade usually needed (or would it just depend on how you actually do step 2?)
Thanks!
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It's NOT needed to root Android.
To flash a Custom Recovery like TWRP it's only needed that device's bootloader got unlocked before.
Look inside here:
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Android without Root - Make Tech Easier
TWRP allows the user to install, backup, and restore firmware on an Android device. Here's how to install TWRP on Android without rooting.
www.maketecheasier.com
EonOfBlack said:
Which Kindle Fire HD were you looking at?
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Not sure yet but it seems like the shop has a lot of variety within my budget from kindle fire HD 2012 to kindle fire 7" 2015 5th gen. It also has a handful of other brands within my budget: google nexus, acer iconia, lenovo smarttab, generic android tablets, etc.
jwoegerbauer said:
It's NOT needed to root Android.
To flash a Custom Recovery like TWRP it's only needed that device's bootloader got unlocked before.
Look inside here:
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Android without Root - Make Tech Easier
TWRP allows the user to install, backup, and restore firmware on an Android device. Here's how to install TWRP on Android without rooting.
www.maketecheasier.com
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Does this work for kindle fire too or just android? If only android is that what you would recommend? The reason I want a kindle fire is because I had one before for a short time and liked it. But a previous generic android tablet I had overheated at the back making it very uncomfortable on the hands. I can send you a list of the options I have at the moment if that would help?
arkiltk said:
Not sure yet but it seems like the shop has a lot of variety within my budget from kindle fire HD 2012 to kindle fire 7" 2015 5th gen. It also has a handful of other brands within my budget: google nexus, acer iconia, lenovo smarttab, generic android tablets, etc.
Does this work for kindle fire too or just android? If only android is that what you would recommend? The reason I want a kindle fire is because I had one before for a short time and liked it. But a previous generic android tablet I had overheated at the back making it very uncomfortable on the hands. I can send you a list of the options I have at the moment if that would help?
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If you're wanting to have the latest updates on your tablet, I'd say pick another device that isn't a Amazon tablet. Other tablets often have better support for custom ROMs and firmware. While you can find custom ROMs and firmware available for Kindle Fire tablets, they are often outdated and abandoned. You can flash TWRP onto a Kindle Fire, but most of that time that will only give you the ability to root it.
Magisk cannot parse the boot image from the latest Android 13 image.
Apparently the developer only wants bug reports from official debug releases, but there are *no* official debug releases on the releases view on github.
So of course the bot closed my github issue. Linking it anyway because it's the fastest way to get the boot image file. https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues/6283
It feels like a "what did you expect me to do?" kind of thing. It's a brand new phone; there's a bug in the android 12 firmware causing bootloader unlock to not work at all; can't downgrade from 13 to 12; magisk can't parse boot.img; my old phone is dead before its time.
On the main page of the Magisk Github, there's a "Downloads" section; the far-right, red "Debug" button is a link to the debug version 25203 the bot wants you to use to file a report.
That said, I'm not sure why it'd be failing to patch, it worked fine for me without needing any special build of Magisk - though I think I was already running 13 when patching the 13 boot image, not sure if that's a factor.
And when you say "there's a bug in the android 12 firmware", are you getting an error or something? You don't have a carrier model (Verizon and AT&T, I think?) that restricts/prohibits unlocking the bootloader? Nevermind on this point, just realized you're referring to the 6a and I just researched the issue, apologies.
By the way, if you do want to downgrade to 12 after upgrading to 13, some good news, I believe the Developer Support image of Android 12 should be useful; from my understanding it's just 12 with the updated bootloader so you won't run into the anti-rollback.
And be careful and tread lightly, the anti-rollback WILL hard brick your phone if triggered! I found out the hard way...
So I did finally figure it out. The nested zip files were confusing me; and it didn't help that one of the two images I got was incomplete.
As the other guy said elsewhere; bootloader is not boot. The actual boot.img is inside a nested zip file. I'm actually kind of suprised that updating a zip file that is fed to fastboot is the way its done, but that's what it is.
joshudson said:
So I did finally figure it out. The nested zip files were confusing me; and it didn't help that one of the two images I got was incomplete.
As the other guy said elsewhere; bootloader is not boot. The actual boot.img is inside a nested zip file. I'm actually kind of suprised that updating a zip file that is fed to fastboot is the way its done, but that's what it is.
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The images in the internal zip can be written separately as well.
fastboot flash boot boot.img