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How do I transfer apps from my pc to my rooted nook touch?

Hello everybody! I have a lot of android apps on my pc and I want to transfer them to my nook, but I don't know if it is possible. If it is, which folder do I drop them off in? I tried to find where the other apps are installed in my nook that I directly download from the android market, but I can't find their location. Please help me out, I really need some of the apps I have and I can't even find them or can't download them directly. Thank you for your time!

psbear532 said:
Hello everybody! I have a lot of android apps on my pc and I want to transfer them to my nook, but I don't know if it is possible. If it is, which folder do I drop them off in? I tried to find where the other apps are installed in my nook that I directly download from the android market, but I can't find their location. Please help me out, I really need some of the apps I have and I can't even find them or can't download them directly. Thank you for your time!
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Use adb
Code:
adb install myapp.apk

ros87 said:
Use adb
Code:
adb install myapp.apk
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Thanks for taking your time to help me I really appreciate it. I've run into a problem though. when I try to set up adb it wont find my device in the cmd prompt. I am following these instructions to set up adb: search in youtube "ANDROID SDK Tools (How-To Install)" first video. I get stuck at the part at 6:23 it just says "list of devices attached" and doesn't list anything. I don't know what am doing wrong .

psbear532,
You can use a file explorer program (astro, es explorer, etc), and choose the apk on sd and install it. Just remember to use nookcolortools and de-select and re-select the non-market app box.
I guess it would be easier - I haven't had luck with adb so far...

psbear532 said:
Thanks for taking your time to help me I really appreciate it. I've run into a problem though. when I try to set up adb it wont find my device in the cmd prompt. I am following these instructions to set up adb: search in youtube "ANDROID SDK Tools (How-To Install)" first video. I get stuck at the part at 6:23 it just says "list of devices attached" and doesn't list anything. I don't know what am doing wrong .
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Assuming you've successfully rooted your NST:
1: Enable wifi on your NST and make a note of the IP address assigned to it.
2: Tell adb to connect to that IP
Code:
adb connect 10.0.0.2
That's it, if adb was able to connect you can now adb push or adb install all you want
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apeine said:
psbear532,
I guess it would be easier - I haven't had luck with adb so far...
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Why?, apart from having to download and install the Android SDK, using adb should be straightforward unless you're trying to get it to connect to the NST trough usb.

Ros87,
Maybe that was my mistake. I've always tried using USB :S

apeine said:
Ros87,
Maybe that was my mistake. I've always tried using USB :S
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Getting adb to work over USB on the NST is a pain in the a**
Some people have reported getting it to work with the Google drivers, but none of them worked for me in W7. Also I'm unable to try it in Ubuntu as I'm running that trough VMware Player and I cannot redirect the USB port properly.

Thank you both so much! Ros87 I got it to work over wifi which I think is even better since now I don't even have to deal with the wire. apeine I didn't try your method since adb worked, but thanks for your time anyway.

ros87 said:
Getting adb to work over USB on the NST is a pain in the a**
Some people have reported getting it to work with the Google drivers, but none of them worked for me in W7. Also I'm unable to try it in Ubuntu as I'm running that trough VMware Player and I cannot redirect the USB port properly.
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So why don't you install linux on a separate partition?

How does one do this without an SD card? I will be getting one soon, but for now, can I just create a temporary folder on the home directory and install it from there? Does it automatically install to the apps directory?
Thanks!
EDIT: I just figured out how much you can browse with the computer. So...

The simplest method is to just copy the apps to an SD card, insert the card,browse to the .apk location,tap on the .apk file, you will be prompted with an screen asking if you want to proceed to install or just use the adb over wifi method as explained above

I use and app names Airdroid. It allows you to install apps remotely from your computer via wifi.

I have an "apk" folder in my UbuntuOne account, Dropbox should work too.
then i have the app for the service installed.
it works fine for me

[Q] Push apk to /system/app/

Could anyone kindly share the adb code to change the permissions of an apk and push it to system/app/ ?
Using adb from a PC.
Please and thanks. :fingers-crossed:

Krsmqn said:
Could anyone kindly share the adb code to change the permissions of an apk and push it to system/app/ ?
Using adb from a PC.
Please and thanks. :fingers-crossed:
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You know you can set the permissions before you push it to /system/app
Windows right?
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/windows-change-access-permissions-from-the-command-line.html
Or after you push it to /system/app
Code:
adb shell chmod <permissions> <filename>

Thank you for the reply.
To push to system/app, do I have the code right?
adb push xxxxxx.apk /system/app/
?
I try that and I get the error "device not found"
adb devices shows my device... wth?

Can anyone help?

How to Push Application to /system/app
Krsmqn said:
Could anyone kindly share the adb code to change the permissions of an apk and push it to system/app/ ?
Using adb from a PC.
Please and thanks. :fingers-crossed:
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Krsmqn,
The code was missing a little information, I am sorry. First you need to make sure adb is enabled on the Kindle by
pulling down the upper status bar where you see the time. After you pull it down select More+ the go into
Security make sure Enable ADB is turned On. Next click the <- Arrow Back, then choose Device. Make sure
Allow Installation of Applications is turned On. If all this is OK, then let's test ADB. Make sure the Kindle is
plugged into USB, next go into Windows Device Manager by Right Hand Mouse Click on "Computer", select
"Properties", next select "Device Manager". Do you see Android Composite ADB Interface under Kindle Fire?
If no, go back to our tutorial and reinstall the ADB Driver as outlined in this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
Once ADB is functioning properly, then let's PUSH files!
First let's make sure adb is running and make sure adb see's the Kindle. Please run these commands:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
The output after devices will be a serial number, if this looks good, move on. First you need to make
sure the apk you want to push is in the same directory as adb.exe - if you have moved the apk to
the adb.exe directory, then run the following:
Code:
[FONT=Verdana]adb remount
adb push file_name_comes.apk_here /system/app/
adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/file_name_comes_here.apk
adb reboot[/FONT]
Does this help?

prokennexusa said:
Krsmqn,
The code was missing a little information, I am sorry. First you need to make sure adb is enabled on the Kindle by
pulling down the upper status bar where you see the time. After you pull it down select More+ the go into
Security make sure Enable ADB is turned On. Next click the <- Arrow Back, then choose Device. Make sure
Allow Installation of Applications is turned On. If all this is OK, then let's test ADB. Make sure the Kindle is
plugged into USB, next go into Windows Device Manager by Right Hand Mouse Click on "Computer", select
"Properties", next select "Device Manager". Do you see Android Composite ADB Interface under Kindle Fire?
If no, go back to our tutorial and reinstall the ADB Driver as outlined in this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
Once ADB is functioning properly, then let's PUSH files!
First let's make sure adb is running and make sure adb see's the Kindle. Please run these commands:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
The output after devices will be a serial number, if this looks good, move on. First you need to make
sure the apk you want to push is in the same directory as adb.exe - if you have moved the apk to
the adb.exe directory, then run the following:
Code:
[FONT=Verdana]adb remount
adb push file_name_comes.apk_here /system/app/
adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/file_name_comes_here.apk
adb reboot[/FONT]
Does this help?
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Thank you for the help. I am thoroughly confused. This is going to be as detailed as I can make it.
Ok.... here's what happens:
The device shows up on my computer in device manager as "kindle fire > android adb interface" ... good right? But when plugged in, the usual "usb connected interface with the turn on usb storage button" doesn't show up on my kindle. The notification drop down only says "connected to a low power charger" .. blah blah. I will get to the CMD stuff in a sec.
On the kindle:
Besides the above mentioned stuff, when I press More :
Settings > My Account> the menu closes. The entire menu, so now I am looking at my home screen.
Settings> Applications>Notification settings> results in going back to the "more" or settings menu.
Settings>Applications>Installed Applications> seems to work . Shows both lists. All & Running.
Settings>Applications>Sync Amazon Content> results in nothing. Below that, Amazon App list is empty.So... figures.
Settings>Parental Controls are grayed out.
Settings>Sounds&Display> Everything here works except for >Notification Sounds> Back to Settings.
Settings>Wireless>Connects fine (didn't try bluetooth)
Settings>Device>About>All info is there (update kindle is grayed out)
Settings>Device>Storage>Back to Settings
Settings>Device>Date&Time> Time grayed out. Date grayed out. Select time zone works. Use 24h works.
Settings>Device>Allow Install of Apps> Works (is turned on)
Settings>Device>Reset to Factory Defaults> Menu pops up (are you sure blah blah) but I already did that and it's why I have these problems.
Settings>Location-based Services> Enable location works..
Settings>Language&Keyboard>Device language works.
Settings>Language&Keyboard>Keyboards>Default is Japanese? Keyboard Settings>All options work. But Japanese is the only language option.
Settings>Security>Everything here works, adb is on. No device admins.
Settings>Legal & Compliance>Notices>Everything here is fine.
Settings>Legal & Compliance>Terms of use> Back to Settings menu
Settings>Legal & Compliance>Safety stuff> Works
Settings>Legal & Compliance>Privacy>Opens Chrome (see chrome problems)
So that's what's up with the settings.
App issues:
Chrome> "Critical functionality required to run chrome is missing; either your chrome installation is incompatible, or not compatible with this version" Click ok and chrome closes. Chrome is the only browser installed that I can see.
Terminal Emulator> "Terminal Emulator has stopped" error msg.
Google search works untill it opens chrome.
Navigation> won't load (hangs at waiting for location with location on and wifi connected)
Maps> works including search. and wiki until you try to open chrome.
Latitude> works except when chrome in involved.
Google Drive> "Google Drive has stopped"
Youtube> Works fine until chrome is opened.
Camera/Video player/Music player/Gallery> Work
94/7fm (Streaming music app)> works except chrome is opened
Calendar> Won't open, asks you to register> registration attempt just closes without action.
Gmail>works untill chrome is opened.
Kindle Docs> Opens but is empty>cloud service fails at sign in.
News&weather> works until chrome is opened.
Amazon Video> closes instantly.
A few "go launcher apps (appcenter, gamezone, themes ,etc...) open but try to open chrome and fail.
That's about it for apps.
ADB:
adb devices: shows device
Try to push es file explorer renamed to ES.apk, located with adb.exe:
Code:
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c:\SDK\platform-tools>adb remount
remount failed: Operation not permited
c:\SDK\platform-tools>adb push ES.apk /system/app/
failed to copy 'ES.apk' to ' /system/app/ /ES.apk' : Read-only file system
c:\SDK\platform-tools>adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/ES.apk
Unable to chmod /system/app/ES.apk; No such file or directory
c:\SDK\platform-tools>adb reboot
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Rebooted to no avail. Am I still rooted? Do I need to change the permissions before I move it?
I hope I gave enough info. I'll be checking back frequently, as I really want to get this fixed.
*Edit*
On my other thread (usb not working) You're info helped me to install es file explorer. Thank you! I will try to figure it out and keep you posted.

No sound - biggest issue
Ok, I figured that until I can get all this google stuff worked out, I'd just side load apks. No problem. Installed Dolphin Browser HD and some other apps. After downloading winamp and putting a bunch of music on my device, I realized that there's no sound from the external speakers. Headphones work fine. Any ideas?
EDIT* sound all the sudden started working.. weird.

Kindle Fire HD - Odd Issues
Krsmqn said:
Ok, I figured that until I can get all this google stuff worked out, I'd just side load apks. No problem. Installed Dolphin Browser HD and some other apps. After downloading winamp and putting a bunch of music on my device, I realized that there's no sound from the external speakers. Headphones work fine. Any ideas?
EDIT* sound all the sudden started working.. weird.
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Krsmqn,
If you continue to have these oddities, I would recommend you to order a USB Factory Cable so you
can flash a fresh copy of the software back to your Kindle. We do sell the Factory USB Cables for $15
shipped. Just PM us if you would like to order one. The Factory USB Cable allows the Kindle to be
booted in Fastboot mode.

app can not run when push /system/app
Hi all,
When i push app in /system/app when reboot and click on icon app but app hang and not run.Please help me ? I install my app on sd card run very well

[Q] Help! Wiped system without ROM on card. How to USB mount in TWRP?

I just loaded a new version of CM 10.1 on my sdcard ready to flash. I rebooted in TWRP, did the necessary wipes, then went to install my new ROM. Surprise, using Safari on Mac, it automatically opened the downloaded .zip file to a folder I didn't realize this as I was transferring, so now I have the extracted folder for my ROM, but the system can apparently only read .zips. So I am now without an OS. And no, I don't have a backup on the card. I just transferred it to my Hard Drive a few days ago to save on storage. But now I am VERY clear why it should stay on the card. Stupid.
I noticed that TWRP has a USB mount feature so I could copy over the proper .zip. But it won't mount on my computer (Mac or PC). In the console I see "E:Unable to locate volume information for USB storage mode." I tried getting into it via ADB, which worked before, but now it does not even list my device. Tried ADB side load, and it just never starts up on the Kindle.
I could never get fastboot to detect the device in the first place, so I haven't even bothered with any of that.
What can I do? All I want is to get my .zip back on the kindle. Or is there a way to .zip the extracted folder back into a .zip on the kindle itself with command line? Is there a way to install folders instead of .zips?
I've scoured several similar posts but nothing seemed to be resolved, or their fixes depending on ADB working.
Please help!

There isn't a way to re-zip a directory within Android in such a way that it can be flashed in recovery. You'll need to sort out your driver issue in Windows, or use the Mac (better choice anyway) to 'adb push' a new ROM to your sdcard.
Did you happen to wipe your internal storage before this happened?

soupmagnet said:
There isn't a way to re-zip a directory within Android in such a way that it can be flashed in recovery. You'll need to sort out your driver issue in Windows, or use the Mac (better choice anyway) to 'adb push' a new ROM to your sdcard.
Did you happen to wipe your internal storage before this happened?
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When I did my wipe, I just followed the same instructions as when I did my original flash. Wiped system first, and then did the Factory Reset which includes data, cache and dalvik.
I tried plugging in the Kindle to my Mac while TWRP had the USB mounted, but nothing. I was just using the Android File Transfer for Mac that Amazon originally recommended when I first got it. That does not recognize anything now. Is there another way to access a Kindle on a Mac? Can you get Android SDK and run from a Mac Console command line? I thought all the commands were only for Windows. Does the Mac work better?
For my PC, I had the ADB drivers working fine before this. When I plug in now, I hear the windows SFX and it shows up in device manager as "Other Device" but listed as a Kindle. But the driver doesn't work, and it can't find drivers when I search. The Kindle used to show up as its own device with Android ADB under it. That never shows up anymore, probably why I can't do ADB commands.
But I think the computer is fine, because when I try to reinstall those drivers, it says they are already there. I'm guessing the Kindle itself is not allowing it to be recognized because there is no way to "enable ADB" in its settings since the OS is gone. I was hoping TWRP would have this built in.
I'm not sure why ADB Sideload doesn't work. It just sits there forever trying to start. I wish I could just push a new .zip that way. It's driving me nuts trying to figure out why nothing ADB works after the wipe.
Thanks

I downloaded the SDK for Mac and ran the ADB commands through Mac Terminal — it recognized the device! I never would have thought to try the Mac. Not sure why it worked differently, but it did. I was able to push a new ROM .zip through ADB and all is well.
Still not sure why I couldn't get the TWRP USB mount to work, but I learned my lesson, always keep a backup ON-CARD.
Thank you!

jhonny0099 said:
I downloaded the SDK for Mac and ran the ADB commands through Mac Terminal — it recognized the device! I never would have thought to try the Mac. Not sure why it worked differently, but it did. I was able to push a new ROM .zip through ADB and all is well.
Still not sure why I couldn't get the TWRP USB mount to work, but I learned my lesson, always keep a backup ON-CARD.
Thank you!
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I assumed you already tried it on the Mac. But yeah....Mac is waaaaaay better at detecting the Kindle Fire than Windows.

[Q] Kindle hd 7.4.6 stuck on twrp no os and cant find it under adb devices

Hello, This is my first ever post on this site. I'm a beginner so take it easy,"if you can"
i have searched all the post i could find both google and xda. i seem to be stuck in twrp mode every time it boots it goes directly to the
twrp menu. i found i have no os installed and no files at all even the twrp.zip file which i had it saved on the /sdcard/downloads. im not to familiar with fastboot but i think i can get it into it by using the factory cable but i can see it on my comp as kindle but missing drivers. i tried installing drivers but to no avail. what can i do... please help if you can and ask for more info if you need it. Thank you

You shouldn't nessasrily need fastboot to fix this, I'm assuming the drivers you don't have installed for twrp is the adb device, so try updating Ur drivers with this version of the drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44446906
Once the adb driver work you should be able to go I to twrp, hit advanced, then hit side load, and swipe to start side load, and with it plugged I to your PC put either a cm ROM or the stock rooted amazon ROM from android development into the same folder as your adb command, and run a line with this syntax in a command prompt: adb sideload myrom.zip
If that doesn't work you might be able to use adb push when not in side load mode but I haven't tinkered to much with twrp. If you must resort to using fastboot you shouldn't even need a factory cable in this case, as u can just go into twrp and hit reboot and tap bootloader, that should put you in fastboot. Hope this helps.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

Code:
adb shell idme bootmode 1

Solution
Am3nd said:
Hello, This is my first ever post on this site. I'm a beginner so take it easy,"if you can"
i have searched all the post i could find both google and xda. i seem to be stuck in twrp mode every time it boots it goes directly to the
twrp menu. i found i have no os installed and no files at all even the twrp.zip file which i had it saved on the /sdcard/downloads. im not to familiar with fastboot but i think i can get it into it by using the factory cable but i can see it on my comp as kindle but missing drivers. i tried installing drivers but to no avail. what can i do... please help if you can and ask for more info if you need it. Thank you
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Ok guys thanks a lot to stunts513 i have got it fixed. i will explain it to all the noobs out there what i did.
Like stunts513 said download the drivers from the link he provided, ok once you download it you will see a whole bunch of files but no exe files
like i said i was a noob and i was stuck on how to install the drivers, what you do, is you go to the device manager and click update drivers on the unknown or kindle with the yellow sign (assuming you have one) the click "let me pick from a list....." next if you see "have a disk" click that if you dont see it, hit next you will see it then. now point it toward the "usb drivers file" you just downloaded there should be a .inf file there click it and say open (next-next-next) your done on that part then follow his instructions
when you reach the part of the adb command this is what i did, i moved the file to where my adb was right next to adb.exe. i named it com10.zip to make it short and easy to type. you then start the adb by typing cd (wherever you placed your adb setup, mine was in C:\Users\MN\Desktop\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20130717\sdk\platform-tools) then type adb devices to see if your kindle is under there it should, mine at the time said something like "12312if8923823f recovery" before you type adb sideload make sure you are in the twrp menu and your in the sideload option. you then type adb sideload yourfilename.zip ....... "yourfilename meaning the file you wanted to transfer which should be in the adb tool section" it will start to transfer, when it was finished go and flash it your done.
One other thing that i had a problem with was, i couldn't get the kindle to connect to my computer, what you do is while it is connected uninstall the driver first in the devicemanager, then go to program files and the amazon folder keep going until you get to a folder with a uninstall .exe click it and uninstall it, then disconnect and then install the kindle drivers the reconnect there you go.
I hope i helped anyone had a similar problem cause i was up since 3 am in the morning working on this lol " i had hard bricked a kindle before, i was determined not to let it happen again"
~second post~

Am3nd said:
Ok guys thanks a lot to stunts513 i have got it fixed. i will explain it to all the noobs out there what i did.
Like stunts513 said download the drivers from the link he provided, ok once you download it you will see a whole bunch of files but no exe files
like i said i was a noob and i was stuck on how to install the drivers, what you do, is you go to the device manager and click update drivers on the unknown or kindle with the yellow sign (assuming you have one) the click "let me pick from a list....." next if you see "have a disk" click that if you dont see it, hit next you will see it then. now point it toward the "usb drivers file" you just downloaded there should be a .inf file there click it and say open (next-next-next) your done on that part then follow his instructions
when you reach the part of the adb command this is what i did, i moved the file to where my adb was right next to adb.exe. i named it com10.zip to make it short and easy to type. you then start the adb by typing cd (wherever you placed your adb setup, mine was in C:\Users\MN\Desktop\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20130717\sdk\platform-tools) then type adb devices to see if your kindle is under there it should, mine at the time said something like "12312if8923823f recovery" before you type adb sideload make sure you are in the twrp menu and your in the sideload option. you then type adb sideload yourfilename.zip ....... "yourfilename meaning the file you wanted to transfer which should be in the adb tool section" it will start to transfer, when it was finished go and flash it your done.
One other thing that i had a problem with was, i couldn't get the kindle to connect to my computer, what you do is while it is connected uninstall the driver first in the devicemanager, then go to program files and the amazon folder keep going until you get to a folder with a uninstall .exe click it and uninstall it, then disconnect and then install the kindle drivers the reconnect there you go.
I hope i helped anyone had a similar problem cause i was up since 3 am in the morning working on this lol " i had hard bricked a kindle before, i was determined not to let it happen again"
~second post~
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Thanks, this helped.

Another noob here, first post. Firstly, thanks very much, this was also a great help to me. Just wanted to say i had a little trouble with the sideload command. Kept returning the error * cannot read 'com10.zip' *. Despite being in the same directory as the adb, to fix you must give the directory in the command like so:
adb sideload C:\pathToAdb\com10.zip
Just in case anyone is having the same issue. Cheers again

[Q] Help with multiple KF2 Root/Unremoveable Programs

I don't know what I've done to my KF2. I have successfully rooted the device, and have even been in fastboot for something I tried (can't remember what, just that I was trying to properly root my device). But I have about 14 programs that won't remove off my device (they only show "Add to Favorites" on my device instead of the additional option to remove from device)? I cannot get into ES File Manager and delete them. The .apk's for these files are located in the system folder, and even when I mount root in ES File Manager, I can't delete any of the files in the folder.
I also have a lot of problems with my toolbars randomly flickering on and off. But nothing I've read and tried, except for restoring the device and rerooting it again fixes this problem. I've also looked at a lot of posts that tell me to do a command with the /data/local.prop file. But I don't have this file on my kindle. I've searched for it everywhere using ES File Manager. I do have a /data/default.prop file, however. But I can't use ADB commands on that file either.
So I was advised to get a factory cable so that I can boot into fastboot. But I can use KFFIRSTAIDE to get into that successfully. Can anyone tell me what I've done to my kindle, what programs, and what commands I need in order to fix this problem? I'm not an idiot; I successfully rooted 3 KF2's and a KFHD successfully before this monster of a device came along!

herrenfam said:
I don't know what I've done to my KF2. I have successfully rooted the device, and have even been in fastboot for something I tried (can't remember what, just that I was trying to properly root my device). But I have about 14 programs that won't remove off my device (they only show "Add to Favorites" on my device instead of the additional option to remove from device)? I cannot get into ES File Manager and delete them. The .apk's for these files are located in the system folder, and even when I mount root in ES File Manager, I can't delete any of the files in the folder.
I also have a lot of problems with my toolbars randomly flickering on and off. But nothing I've read and tried, except for restoring the device and rerooting it again fixes this problem. I've also looked at a lot of posts that tell me to do a command with the /data/local.prop file. But I don't have this file on my kindle. I've searched for it everywhere using ES File Manager. I do have a /data/default.prop file, however. But I can't use ADB commands on that file either.
So I was advised to get a factory cable so that I can boot into fastboot. But I can use KFFIRSTAIDE to get into that successfully. Can anyone tell me what I've done to my kindle, what programs, and what commands I need in order to fix this problem? I'm not an idiot; I successfully rooted 3 KF2's and a KFHD successfully before this monster of a device came along!
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Well, if you can reboot into fastboot via KFFA, than no, you don't necessarily need a fastboot cable. Have you tried removing these programs via ADB? If you ADB shell into the device, does the command "su" work? System apps can't be uninstalled the normal way, you have to manually delete them from "/system/app/" yourself. But that's weird that you can't get ES to work. Which version of ES file explorer are you using? I know the new version requires you to not only turn root explorer on, but you have to tap two radial dials to switch it from "/system" from RO (read only) to RW (read writable).
Hope this helped

Ph0enix_216 said:
Well, if you can reboot into fastboot via KFFA, than no, you don't necessarily need a fastboot cable. Have you tried removing these programs via ADB? If you ADB shell into the device, does the command "su" work? System apps can't be uninstalled the normal way, you have to manually delete them from "/system/app/" yourself. But that's weird that you can't get ES to work. Which version of ES file explorer are you using? I know the new version requires you to not only turn root explorer on, but you have to tap two radial dials to switch it from "/system" from RO (read only) to RW (read writable).
Hope this helped
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What command(s) would I use to remove these programs? The only command I know is "ADB SHELL su". I am not an idiot at computer software, but I was absent on the day they handed out the intelligence on DOS commands.
And how would I get rid of the associated program files? Or do I just leave them on the drive?
What I would really like to do is unroot the device (which seemed to screw it up last time I tried it), restore to factory defaults as to erase all this gibberish, and restart from fresh, with a clean slate and then a clean root. Can that be done? How would I accomplish that? Like I said, it seemed that I the problems with the programs not uninstalling started with the restoring of the device, be it by unrooting it or by restoring the device to factory defaults on the kindle.
PS: yes, I can get into SU on ADB on my computer. I just don't know where to go from there. And my ES File Explorer is V. 3.0.9.0. I looked in the settings and could not find a option to change file to RW.

herrenfam said:
What command(s) would I use to remove these programs? The only command I know is "ADB SHELL su". I am not an idiot at computer software, but I was absent on the day they handed out the intelligence on DOS commands.
And how would I get rid of the associated program files? Or do I just leave them on the drive?
What I would really like to do is unroot the device (which seemed to screw it up last time I tried it), restore to factory defaults as to erase all this gibberish, and restart from fresh, with a clean slate and then a clean root. Can that be done? How would I accomplish that? Like I said, it seemed that I the problems with the programs not uninstalling started with the restoring of the device, be it by unrooting it or by restoring the device to factory defaults on the kindle.
PS: yes, I can get into SU on ADB on my computer. I just don't know where to go from there. And my ES File Explorer is V. 3.0.9.0. I looked in the settings and could not find a option to change file to RW.
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The commands to remove bloatware and stuff (in this case, apps) would be:
Code:
adb shell
su
mount /system
rm /system/app/nameofapp1.apk
rm /system/app/nameofapp2.apk
rm /system/app/nameofapp3.apk
reboot
If a clean slate is what you want, then you can use this tool here to flash three stock Kindle partition images (boot.img, recovery.img, and system.img) to your Kindle via fastboot. The images aren't of the latest firmware, but I don't think OTA updates are disabled, so you can just let your Kindle auto update over wi-fi.
If "su" works in the ADB shell, then I guess you are rooted. I don't know what to say from there, except to backup whatever data you can and start fresh.

Ph0enix_216 said:
The commands to remove bloatware and stuff (in this case, apps) would be:
Code:
adb shell
su
mount /system
rm /system/app/nameofapp1.apk
rm /system/app/nameofapp2.apk
rm /system/app/nameofapp3.apk
reboot
If a clean slate is what you want, then you can use this tool here to flash three stock Kindle partition images (boot.img, recovery.img, and system.img) to your Kindle via fastboot. The images aren't of the latest firmware, but I don't think OTA updates are disabled, so you can just let your Kindle auto update over wi-fi.
If "su" works in the ADB shell, then I guess you are rooted. I don't know what to say from there, except to backup whatever data you can and start fresh.
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Thanks a great deal. Where is the program to flash the three stock .img files so I can have a from-the-beginning kindle? I've already got the only thing I need from the device - a list of the third-party apps and where I downloaded them from.

herrenfam said:
Thanks a great deal. Where is the program to flash the three stock .img files so I can have a from-the-beginning kindle? I've already got the only thing I need from the device - a list of the third-party apps and where I downloaded them from.
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...I forgot to post the link, didn't I?
Here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
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