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[ROM] Ouya Plus

This is something I have wanted to do since we figured out how to flash CWM Recovery, it just took me a while to get it working right.
This is not an AOSP Rom, so don't expect a lot, it's just a flashable package that adds some stuff that the Ouya is missing. This is based on the Ouya 264 r1 software.
Changes from stock:
-Added apks - Busybox, Dropbox (should include a free 50gb upgrade), ES File Explorer, Nova Launcher, Pandora, Google Play Music, Superuser, Titanium Backup, and Youtube for Google TV
-Removed Kernel and Recovery flash from the installer
Bugs I have run into:
-OTA updates will still download and install. This will be fixed before the first stable release.
Instructions (shamelessly stolen from mybook4):
-You need CWM Recovery installed to flash this
-Do a backup in CWM before flashing (seriously, you'll have something to go back to if things go awry)
-Wipe cache
-Wipe dalvik cache
-Data wipe is optional, and comes with it's own set of instructions
This is a beta ROM, and I have spent a few hours in testing, but nothing can be fully tested by one individual. It is a flash at your own risk ROM. Don't flash it if you are afraid to break something. Please provide me any feedback or suggestions you have.
I wanted to include Hulu Plus and Netflix, but they don't like being flashed, so I'll add easy download links later. so you can sideload them yourselves, I'm about to head to dinner.
If you do wipe data I recommend for ease of setup that when it asks you which launcher you want to use on first boot, choose Ouya launcher then "only once" and run through the initial setup till you're at the main Ouya launcher screen. then hold down the "Ouya" button in the middle of the controller to simulate the "home" key, and choose Nova Launcher and "always". Enjoy!!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7653846/OuyaPlusB6.zip

cool, if i actually manage to get CWM installed i may give this a try.
How much of a difference is there between this and ChickenStock?

It's similar in that it's a stock based ROM, but Chickenstock is meant to be disaster recovery, a solid base for rom building, or an easy flash to add superuser permissions to the console, but keep the focus on the Ouya experience. I designed Ouya Plus to be a quick flash for people who want to add some additional functionality to their Ouya, to make it do more than the limited minds that designed it intended. This is an Android console, and every media application you could ever want is available for android, so why should we be denied pandora or netflix, just because the Ouya people want to lock down their "console" to only allow things bought off of their store to work?
I wanted to make an easy way to add extra media functionality and system tools to the Ouya, without everyone having to track down and sideload the .apks themselves. I'm working on an easy way to install some of the other apks that i've been having issues with, and I also want to Deodex this rom so that custom themes can be applied, but I've run into trouble every time I've tried to use an automatic tool, so I'm going to try the last one I know of (xultimate) on it, and then I'll resign myself to deodexing each app manually and see what happens.

how exactly do you flash this to ouya?. I installed cwm recovery.

Once CWM is running, copy the zip to your internal storage, use adb or rom manager to reboot into recovery. The choose "install zip from sdcard", select the zip file from it's location, and it'll flash, then just reboot.

Installed and loving it , thx to the OP.
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Nice
Installed via CWM - all working well but controlling some of the apps is a nightmare!
I've got RomToolbox Pro installed and it makes roobooting easier. I also installed MX pro but I can't get any control at all!

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Dropbox (should include a free 50gb upgrade)
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That's cool but how is that possible? And is it 50gb for 2 years?
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Probably the SGS3 version of the Dropbox APK or something similar. If it is, then it's version 1.0 of the Dropbox, so it doesn't do well with mobile authentication, but if you disable that for 5 minutes, the 2 year (24 month officially, I believe) upgrade is probably worth the relatively minimal security risk.

Thank you
I managed to install your ROM and so far I am enjoying it very much. I do want to let others know about my experience in dirty flashing this ROM. I wiped cache and Dalvik cache, but did not do a full wipe before flashing.
On the first boot i got a flood of force closures on the OUYA Launcher process. It almost made the system unusable as a new one came up as soon as i acknowledged the previous. After about a minute of this they started to ease up a bit and i could operate Android with around 1-2 force closes every minute. I went to settings->apps->All-> Ouya Launcher->Clear Data.
This immediately stopped the force close errors and the OUYA launcher still works.
Aside from this the only other observation i have is that the on screen pointer for my wireless mouse feels "smoother" than out of the box.
Ohh and thanks for the 50GB dropbox upgrade.

Okay, maybe i didn't notice at home last night because i was on Ethernet, but i took my OUYA to a different location with no Ethernet and realized that my wifi will not initialize.
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This sounds great! I'll be sure to try it as soon as I get the balls up to install CWM on it. It's kinda been sitting there gathering dust at the moment as I haven't been that inspired.

Anyone flashes this while on the latest ouya fw?
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Ozz465 said:
Anyone flashes this while on the latest ouya fw?
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I was on the newest one when i installed... 1.0.298-r1

sonofskywalker3 said:
I also want to Deodex this rom so that custom themes can be applied, but I've run into trouble every time I've tried to use an automatic tool, so I'm going to try the last one I know of (xultimate) on it, and then I'll resign myself to deodexing each app manually and see what happens.
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Did you ever get a deodexing method working (I see ouyaplusb6.zip is still odexed... as is the 328 OTA), I was reading somewhere that an odexed rom causes issues porting, so I want to get my hands on a deodexed OTA to use as a base.

professorpoptart said:
Did you ever get a deodexing method working (I see ouyaplusb6.zip is still odexed... as is the 328 OTA), I was reading somewhere that an odexed rom causes issues porting, so I want to get my hands on a deodexed OTA to use as a base.
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Working on it now... Hope to have it done this afternoon if anyone wants it.

Sorry guys, I've been pretty lazy on this front since getting back from my 2 week business trip, but I may get a chance to work on a new version tomorrow evening. MasterZen88 if you can get the latest OTA to deodex that would be awesome, and I'll update Ouya Plus to use it as the base, with your permission.

sonofskywalker3 said:
Sorry guys, I've been pretty lazy on this front since getting back from my 2 week business trip, but I may get a chance to work on a new version tomorrow evening. MasterZen88 if you can get the latest OTA to deodex that would be awesome, and I'll update Ouya Plus to use it as the base, with your permission.
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Looks like you were right, each app will have to be manually deodexed. No worries. I've created a script to do this so hope to have it done soon.....

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Already deodexed it just need to package it with my other bits of added features and I'm good to go for a release.

I was looking forward to trying this, but the wifi isn't initializing.

(Rooted) Nexus 6 - Android Pay

So Android Pay finally released and was super excited to get it running. Turns out you can't use it when your phone is rooted. Super pissed. Tried disabling root through developer options and still nothing.
Running the latest Euphoria ROM with the latest ElementalX kernel.
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I have known that for months. I can't use my banks app either.
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People have reported it working when disabling root from supersu. Is that what you did?

XabdullahX said:
People have reported it working when disabling root from supersu. Is that what you did?
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How do you disable root from super su? Also once it's disabled can it be re activated?

dalegg said:
I have known that for months. I can't use my banks app either.
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if you're using chainfire SU, then there is a checkbox in the settings menu.

those nexus 6 having issues with pay and root https://koz.io/inside-safetynet/

Found workaround
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those nexus 6 having issues with pay and root https://koz.io/inside-safetynet/
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I found simplest workaround for making Android Pay verify your credit card....unroot by removing SuperSU with function to remove at bottom of the app. Then start PAY and allow it to verify whichever card you like. It should take you through a few steps and then instruct you that you need to type unlock pattern to use. Then just reinstall the SU zip from recovery (SuperSU246.zip or the current one you can get at chainfire website). I have not paid for anything just yet but assume it will work since the verification step is completed. If it fails, I will update later over the weekend.
Update: Yes you will need to be on stock ROM (it can be slightly modified with a few apps removed like EMAIL or bloat you do not use) but it cannot be a custom ROM like those in original android forum. That will fail. It uses some things within system partition that must be missing when you flash a custom rom. Maybe some hacker can help figure out what that is.

photolarry said:
I found simplest workaround for making Android Pay verify your credit card....unroot by removing SuperSU with function to remove at bottom of the app. Then start PAY and allow it to verify whichever card you like. It should take you through a few steps and then instruct you that you need to type unlock pattern to use. Then just reinstall the SU zip from recovery (SuperSU246.zip or the current one you can get at chainfire website). I have not paid for anything just yet but assume it will work since the verification step is completed. If it fails, I will update later over the weekend.
Update: Yes you will need to be on stock ROM (it can be slightly modified with a few apps removed like EMAIL or bloat you do not use) but it cannot be a custom ROM like those in original android forum. That will fail. It uses some things within system partition that must be missing when you flash a custom rom. Maybe some hacker can help figure out what that is.
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i did get android pay installed, and did add a card, while on the m rom jdx. then i deleted my nfc(i always do that). but i never did test if it worked(my mistake). anyways, android pay got updated today.

Right...but it needs nfc to communicate with the terminal and the security thing is because it's directly connected now to bank

Fail for Google
I tested...it gave error...saying cannot use MasterCard xxx. The guy at register was nice enough to wait...I removed root and rebooted. It worked. Wtf...I cannot use crucial apps that I know help save battery life. My friend just told me to check Android xposed framework workaround

SuperSU unroot procedure works on stock ROM
photolarry said:
I found simplest workaround for making Android Pay verify your credit card....unroot by removing SuperSU with function to remove at bottom of the app. Then start PAY and allow it to verify whichever card you like. It should take you through a few steps and then instruct you that you need to type unlock pattern to use. Then just reinstall the SU zip from recovery (SuperSU246.zip or the current one you can get at chainfire website). I have not paid for anything just yet but assume it will work since the verification step is completed. If it fails, I will update later over the weekend.
Update: Yes you will need to be on stock ROM (it can be slightly modified with a few apps removed like EMAIL or bloat you do not use) but it cannot be a custom ROM like those in original android forum. That will fail. It uses some things within system partition that must be missing when you flash a custom rom. Maybe some hacker can help figure out what that is.
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I can verify that this worked for me also. Added multiple cards before re-rooting and no complaints yet. Will try a McDonalds purchase later .. for research of course.

It failed at panera. I've tried doing rootcloak within xposed framework module and will see if I cab test for small purchase. Update soon. This is retarded that Google is paranoid I'll sue...my bank let's me use rooted...most of their apps are high encryption (192)....hello Google...do same thing!
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It failed for me but I've tried installing xposed and root cloak....adding pay and nfc and as many other apps I think it might be using under the cover. Hiding just Android pay didn't work...forgot nfc. I'll try at McDonald's in bit. This is so dumb. Why all the fuss with Google? I just dispute transactions if my phone got stolen. I'd obviously wipe it remotely. They do not think chit through!

photolarry said:
It failed at panera. I've tried doing rootcloak within xposed framework module and will see if I cab test for small purchase. Update soon. This is retarded that Google is paranoid I'll sue...my bank let's me use rooted...most of their apps are high encryption (192)....hello Google...do same thing!
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It failed for me but I've tried installing xposed and root cloak....adding pay and nfc and as many other apps I think it might be using under the cover. Hiding just Android pay didn't work...forgot nfc. I'll try at McDonald's in bit. This is so dumb. Why all the fuss with Google? I just dispute transactions if my phone got stolen. I'd obviously wipe it remotely. They do not think chit through!
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actually, at this point, they did. you havent gotten it to work with root, have you? and i understand why they are doing it this way, its for the majorities safety, not if the minority can use it or not. anyways, we will have a way around it..

Most of majority do not know how to root....the woman in tech support...trained in this...had no idea what it even means nor did she have clue about some basic internal information. There should be way to use with root....I do not agree that they've considered us...developers that want root. Again let me repeat...banks use 192 bit high encryption...They should do the same. My device isn't all of a sudden horribly vulnerable just from root. Sorry but you are wrong.

Even if you manage to add it, won't work if you root again
laxamar said:
I can verify that this worked for me also. Added multiple cards before re-rooting and no complaints yet. Will try a McDonalds purchase later .. for research of course.
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Tried to use at a McDonalds, with 2 different credit cards. Both failed saying can't be used at this time. I will unroot and try again to see if this is the issue

It fails with the attached message...and only way it works is if you go into super SU each time and disable...which I guess I could do...it's just one extra step

Well my old Google Wallet apk worked today at the grocery store I will be using that till a work around is found. At least if you want to use NFC payments you can for now.

Google doesn't ha e to consider rooters and modders for this. When Google speaks of developers, there are two types in their mind...
Legit app developers.. And those who aren't... Guess which category a rooter belongs to? Everything Google has done up to this point security wise goes against rooting.
So what reason do they have to allow you, or anyone who roots their phone, usage to a system that uses their servers?
Especially when they're constantly patching and erasing known root methods with every new version of Android..

photolarry said:
It fails with the attached message...and only way it works is if you go into super SU each time and disable...which I guess I could do...it's just one extra step
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Do you mean un-checked the "Enable Superuser" checkbox? I'm using SuperSU Free v.2.45 by Chainfire.
Thank you!

Yes the checkbox in SuperSu ...as for whom they consider developer...that's really dumb. No I don't make applications but I'm an advanced user like most that own nexus. The fact they actually check for the su binary is idiotic. If that alone makes my device "vulnerable" then I would probably not use it at all. Also, the guy that's still using wallet, it will be forced on you soon. I attempted to reverse and it wouldn't allow me.

[SFOS] [P3100] [DEV ONLY] SailfishOS for Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 v2.0.0.10

Sailfish OS’s heritage lies in Nokia times, especially in the MeeGo operating system. Prior to 2011 Nokia and Intel had a vision of an open mobile operating system. Together they invested around 1 billion USD to the project and created an open source based operating system called MeeGo, which was used as a basis for several devices, such as the iconic Nokia N9. Although the Nokia N9 became the beacon of open source operating systems, Nokia decided to end the project and chose instead to continue with Microsoft’s Windows Phone OS. The rest of that is another story.
This ROM for Galaxy Tab 2 is a port of SailfishOS on our beloved device. This is my first ever project on any sort of development and I would appreciate positive criticism. I hope you like it.
Disclaimer ->
You will solely be responsible for any consequences arising out of following this guide. Your device may become permanently unusable or unstable. This guide is for experienced users only that know their way around a typical Linux system. The linked zip contains some proprietary software. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
Prerequisites for installation ->
1) Rooted P3100. Instruction for rooting can be found in the forum. I have not tried on other models but braver souls may go ahead at their own risk.
2) Latest TWRP recovery for P3100. Can be found in the forum.
2) Official CM 11. Download from official Cyanogenmod website. Check which works for you but must be based on Android 4.4 KitKat.
3) SailfishOS zip file for P3100. Linked below.
4) The knowledge of using either telnet or ssh to access the device. ADB does not work.
5) Patience. The installation will take a lot more time than a regular Android ROM.
Installation ->
1) Copy the Cyanogenmod and the SailfishOS zip to your sdcard.
2) Boot to recovery. Wipe System, Cache, Dalvik Cache and the internal storage. Wiping internal storage is not at all necessary but still recommended.
3) Flash Cyanogenmod zip file.
4) Immediately after the installation of cyanogenmod succeeds, flash the SailfishOS zip file.
5) The installation of SailfishOS will take some time. Reboot to system after the installation succeeds.
Known Bugs ->
1) Videos cannot be played. I'm hoping to fix that in the next update but it will take some time. At least a month.
2) The native browser does not work in the correct orientation. The touchscreen and the display are perpendicular to each other in the browser.
3) Camera does not work. The error is similar to video playback.
4) Bluetooth may work. Has not been properly tested.
5) The Jolla Store cannot be used for downloading applications.
6) Cellular Data and Voice Calling have not been tested but most probably, they will not work. It may work on some devices.
7) GPS will not work.
8) MTP doesn't work. Need to boot to recovery to mount as MTP.
9) USB Keyboards will not work. I can change it but then ONLY USB keyboards will work.
What is Working ->
1) Audio playback.
2) Third party browsers.
3) The Warehouse store can be used for installing apps.
4) Wi-Fi is perfectly working.
To telnet into the device, run " telnet 192.168.2.15 2323 "
the default root password is " nemo " which can be changed from settings.
Instructions for installing Warehouse store for downloading apps ->
Warehouse is the community driven app store for SailfishOS.
It can be downloaded from https://openrepos.net/sites/default/files/packages/1/harbour-warehouse-0.3-30.armv7hl.rpm
After Downloading, copy the file to the internal storage via USB from recovery.
then telnet or ssh into the device and execute this
" pkcon install-local /path/to/file "
It can then be used to install apps for the device.
LINKS ->
SailfishOS
The md5 sum is 559c8a898d141571c9f43d4343413f05
I would like to thank the following ( in no particular order) ->
The Cyanogenmod Team.
@sledges
@mal-
@Ghosalmartin
@drfaustraull
@androidandi
@orokusaki @ketut.kumajaya
All the remaining porters of SailfishOS for their support.
If anyone is interested in porting SailfishOS to their device, join us on the freenode irc at #sailfishos-porters
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Wow, thank you! I heard so much about this OS but i never had a device it worked on. Thanks for bringing this to my old tab!
I can try it on a GT-P5100 also?

Droidphilev said:
Wow, thank you! I heard so much about this OS but i never had a device it worked on. Thanks for bringing this to my old tab!
I can try it on a GT-P5100 also?
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Thanks for trying it. Please report any other bugs you find for future updates. Since the hardware is pretty much the same, you can go ahead. But you will need to change it to look better on the bigger display. Go to this link -> http://piratepad.net/hadk-faq
Go to line number 256 and follow the guide to change pixel ratio.

This is something super exciting and awesome.
I read about it on sailfishos.org. It was cool.
Its videos and reviews were great.
Posts some screen shots of this out of the line OS on our tab.
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dev8 said:
This is something super exciting and awesome.
I read about it on sailfishos.org. It was cool.
Its videos and reviews were great.
Posts some screen shots of this out of the line OS on our tab.
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Edited Original post to add a screenshot. Thanks for reminding.
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P5110?

Russiamen said:
P5110?
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It may work. Check my previous post to edit pixel ratio.
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adeen-s said:
It may work. Check my previous post to edit pixel ratio.
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i have sailfish on my Nexus4, itscool but need better android apps support

sergio_f said:
i have sailfish on my Nexus4, itscool but need better android apps support
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You need to check this out -> https://twitter.com/sledgeSim/status/679647138305970177

adeen-s,dude!)
Nice rom! When you fix bugs?

i know that, i have too, but that is a windows showing the android base running, i mean apks, official devices can run android apks

Az-09 said:
adeen-s,dude!)
Nice rom! When you fix bugs?
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I'm working on them. It will take at least two more weeks.

sergio_f said:
i know that, i have too, but that is a windows showing the android base running, i mean apks, official devices can run android apks
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That is not possible due to licensing issues of alien dalvik. Currently, this is the only way of running Android apps on Sailfish. It may however be possible to have a better system if shashlik is ported to Sailfish.
Check this out ->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/jolla-sailfish/general/alien-dalvik-licensing-issue-t2694127

WoW more things for my old p3100.. Great stuff @adeen-s, hopefully this will reach to bug-free in the near future...
Keep up the good work...

Just a small question(a little off topic).. why is this built upon cm11 when SFOS is supposed to be an os built from scratch (i mean not based on android at all)

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Just a small question(a little off topic).. why is this built upon cm11 when SFOS is supposed to be an os built from scratch (i mean not based on android at all)
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SailfishOS is indeed not based on Android. The CM base is needed basically for hardware dependencies since its easier for Android to interact with the hardware on this device.
The Jolla phone and tablet built for SFOS do not require the Android libraries.

Hello,
I tried it on, and works pretty well. But the warehouse can't be installed. It requires some library "libsailfishapp.so.1". Any fix? I'd really like to try media and other apps.

im trying this Rom so i hope i will be good..

saneet said:
Hello,
I tried it on, and works pretty well. But the warehouse can't be installed. It requires some library "libsailfishapp.so.1". Any fix? I'd really like to try media and other apps.
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sorry for that. Try this " zypper install libsailfishapp " from the local terminal or via ssh. That should do the trick.

[email protected] said:
im trying this Rom so i hope i will be good..
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It's not meant as a daily driver but you can expect a new version with bugs fixed soon.

Is root available for Fire 5th gen OS 5.3.3.0?

This tablet cant clearly get its full potential without a pure version of Android... I've never rooted a device before, but I'm interested to see if there is a way to unlock this Kindle Fire 7 5th Gen with OS 5.3.3.0.
I tried to search on forums but it seems no one have tried yet.

Manuex said:
This tablet cant clearly get its full potential without a pure version of Android... I've never rooted a device before, but I'm interested to see if there is a way to unlock this Kindle Fire 7 5th Gen with OS 5.3.3.0.
I tried to search on forums but it seems no one have tried yet.
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There are at least a half dozen threads and dozens of posts (plus the forum index) that bemoan the current state of affairs: FireOS 5.3.2.1 and above, including 5.3.3.0, can not be rooted at present.

How long will it be till the next update? Is there a debloater that will work at present?

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How long will it be till the next update? Is there a debloater that will work at present?
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Update to what - FireOS? Amazon does not publish a schedule. No official debloat script; many items can not be disabled/uninstalled without root.

Thanks! I have a kindle fire 5th gen tablet running 5.3.3.0. I've tried one click apks like kingroot, kingoroot and oneclick root.I could have rooted my device in the past but I was scared of using a computer due to my lack of knowledge. I have tried a windows program by Gates junior called debloater ( YouTube/ gadgethacks / disable without root ) The program claims to be able to disable system apps without root on android. I have used versions 3.85 and 3.90 ( latest ) and it works up to a point but doesn't finish. Is there anything else that will work without root?

guitarman8657 said:
Thanks! I have a kindle fire 5th gen tablet running 5.3.3.0. I've tried one click apks like kingroot, kingoroot and oneclick root.I could have rooted my device in the past but I scared of using a computer due to my lack of knowledge. I have tried a windows program by Gates junior called debloater ( YouTube/ gadgethacks / disabale without root ) The program claims to be able to disable system apps without root on android. I have used versions 3.85 and 3.90 ( latest ) and it works up to a point but doesn't finish. Is there anything else that will work without root
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- at present there are no known root exploits for FireOS 5.3.3.0
- be skeptical of any claims around disabling system apps on an unrooted device
- tinkering with the apps/tools/crapware that you mentioned is just asking for trouble

If and when an update for Fire OS 5.3.3.0 becomes available, how can I know if the new version can be rooted?
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I can uninstall the updates on some of the bloatware on my kindle, but how can I keep Amazon from installing it back on?

guitarman8657 said:
If and when an update for Fire OS 5.3.3.0 becomes available, how can I know if the new version can be rooted?
I can uninstall the updates on some of the bloatware on my kindle, but how can I keep Amazon from installing it back on?
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- watch the forums for root announcements
- uninstalling updates is usually worse then doing nothing - space savings will be minimal and the app will likely be less stable/secure/functional than a fully patched version

Davey126 said:
FireOS 5.3.2.1 and above, including 5.3.3.0, can not be rooted at present.
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Can 5.3.3.0 be downgraded to 4.5.3 to enable root?

marathonjon said:
Can 5.3.3.0 be downgraded to 4.5.3 to enable root?
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There are no downgrade options from 5.3.3.x; guaranteed brick. FireOS 4.5.3 is not even an option for this device. Best check your sources.

Davey126 said:
There are no downgrade options from 5.3.3.x; guaranteed brick. FireOS 4.5.3 is not even an option for this device. Best check your sources.
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You will have to use and to flash older stock it can be done

nicklefloss said:
You will have to use and to flash older stock it can be done
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WARNING: a 5th/6th gen Fire running FireOS 5.3.2.1 or above will hard brick if a lower version of FireOS is reloaded/sideloaded. There is no known recovery; device is toast.
@nicklefloss - If you have information to the contrary please share the details. The world awaits your wisdom.

Reports are out that 5.3.3.0 can be downgraded to 5.3.2.1, but neither of those can be downgraded to anything lower. Considering that neither of them have root, they can pretty much be treated the same.

YES
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/rooted-fire-5th-generation-5-3-3-0-t3615530

The answer is no. But I've been exploring every inch of my HD 8. Here's what I don't get. One of the most popular exploits, Dirty Cow, was supposedly patched correct? Thats one big reason for non root. Another is the addition of Selinux which essentially toggles the SU permissions with a flip of a switch.
I have a rooted Droid Razr M. I have been adding tweaks to the build.prop for a day or two when I haven't been exploring possible root options for this tablet. It just occurred to me to take a look at the HD 8 build.prop. According to the prop, Selinux is disabled:
Code:
ro.kernel.zio=38,108,105,16
#ro.kernel.qemu=1
#ro.kernel.qemu.gles=0
ro.boot.selinux=disable
Secondly, I very well could be reading this wrong, but according to 'Droid Examiner' the Kernel was compiled BEFORE the exploit was patched?!?!? See attached screenshot)
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DragonFire1024 said:
The answer is no. But I've been exploring every inch of my HD 8. Here's what I don't get. One of the most popular exploits, Dirty Cow, was supposedly patched correct? Thats one big reason for non root. Another is the addition of Selinux which essentially toggles the SU permissions with a flip of a switch.
I have a rooted Droid Razr M. I have been adding tweaks to the build.prop for a day or two when I haven't been exploring possible root options for this tablet. It just occurred to me to take a look at the HD 8 build.prop. According to the prop, Selinux is disabled:
Secondly, I very well could be reading this wrong, but according to 'Droid Examiner' the Kernel was compiled BEFORE the exploit was patched?!?!? See attached screenshot)
So can I ask what exactly is the problem?
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Is root available for fire OS 5.4.0.0?

guitarman8657 said:
Is root available for fire OS 5.4.0.0?
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No

Davey126 said:
There are at least a half dozen threads and dozens of posts (plus the forum index) that bemoan the current state of affairs: FireOS 5.3.2.1 and above, including 5.3.3.0, can not be rooted at present.
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That's part of the problem. There are many that say you can't, but then when it finally happens, try searching for root 5.3.3.0. You'll get all those ones that say you can't and you MIGHT be able to find the one that says you can. It would be great if there was one thread that would be updated with the status of the various Fire OS versions and the root status of each. This thread was posted in May and was the first one I found for 5.3.3.0. I'm hoping someone has cracked it since and I just need to find the right thread.

sflesch said:
That's part of the problem. There are many that say you can't, but then when it finally happens, try searching for root 5.3.3.0. You'll get all those ones that say you can't and you MIGHT be able to find the one that says you can. It would be great if there was one thread that would be updated with the status of the various Fire OS versions and the root status of each. This thread was posted in May and was the first one I found for 5.3.3.0. I'm hoping someone has cracked it since and I just need to find the right thread.
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Try the forum index: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485. XDA search function works well too if fed the proper queries.
No root for any version of FireOS above 5.3.2.1 [current as of the date of this post].
Yes - it would be great if there were one thread with all the relevant information perfectly updated. Alas, SOMEONE (a.k.a. a volunteer with a life outside XDA) has to maintain that thread while dozens of others are spontaneously created by undisciplined members with varying levels of information/misinformation.

Davey126 said:
Try the forum index: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485. XDA search function works well too if fed the proper queries.
No root for any version of FireOS above 5.3.2.1 [current as of the date of this post].
Yes - it would be great if there were one thread with all the relevant information perfectly updated. Alas, SOMEONE (a.k.a. a volunteer with a life outside XDA) has to maintain that thread while dozens of others are spontaneously created by undisciplined members with varying levels of information/misinformation.
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I understand it's largely volunteer based. It doesn't help the way Amazon labels their devices either. I have the 5th gen, which is just the Amazon Fire. I just finally figured out how to find THAT in here (nothing against XDA, et. al.) so now I'm trying to figure out if I can revert my 5.3.3.0 refurbished replacement tablet to 5.3.2.1 since you've confirmed there is no root for 5.3.3.0.
It's really frustrating that you can't install much on these, even with an SD card.

Pixel 2 Launcher

It works great.

cm1988 said:
It works great.
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Are you able to to get to the Google Now panel by swiping right? The way I read the XDA article about this release of the launcher, as long as you are on a Pixel or Nexus device, root is not required (even though I have root) and it is not required to be installed as a system app.
Quote from the XDA article:
"All you have to do is download the Pixel Launcher that we uploaded below and install it onto your device. It doesn’t need to be installed onto the system partition (meaning it doesn’t need root), and if you already have the Pixel Launcher installed then it will just install right on top of it. Enjoy!"
I have tried installing the new launcher over the older one I had installed and doing a clean install of the the new .apk you referenced and the .apk referenced in the XDA article and I cannot get swipe to the right to take me to the Google Now panel. The calendar/weather widget is working fine so I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. Any ideas?

alryder said:
Are you able to to get to the Google Now panel by swiping right? The way I read the XDA article about this release of the launcher, as long as you are on a Pixel or Nexus device, root is not required (even though I have root) and it is not required to be installed as a system app.
Quote from the XDA article:
"All you have to do is download the Pixel Launcher that we uploaded below and install it onto your device. It doesn’t need to be installed onto the system partition (meaning it doesn’t need root), and if you already have the Pixel Launcher installed then it will just install right on top of it. Enjoy!"
I have tried installing the new launcher over the older one I had installed and doing a clean install of the the new .apk you referenced and the .apk referenced in the XDA article and I cannot get swipe to the right to take me to the Google Now panel. The calendar/weather widget is working fine so I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. Any ideas?
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I think XDA post means that Pixel 2 launcher itself doesn't require root to work, but the google now feature still need root access.

tjxddt said:
I think XDA post means that Pixel 2 launcher itself doesn't require root to work, but the google now feature still need root access.
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Thanks for your response. Some additional research I did (which I won't bore everyone with for such a small issue) also seems to indicate that Google Now will work with the new Pixel Launcher without it being installed as a system app. If it ends up that it does need to be installed as a System app I'm going to switch back to Launcher3, which lets Google Now work without Launcher3 being installed as a System app, and it has some other nice features.

alryder said:
Thanks for your response. Some additional research I did (which I won't bore everyone with for such a small issue) also seems to indicate that Google Now will work with the new Pixel Launcher without it being installed as a system app. If it ends up that it does need to be installed as a System app I'm going to switch back to Launcher3, which lets Google Now work without Launcher3 being installed as a System app, and it has some other nice features.
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There is a rootless mod version here . However, the vanilla pixel 2 launcher still need to be installed as a system app.

tjxddt said:
There is a rootless mod version here . However, the vanilla pixel 2 launcher still need to be installed as a system app.
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I saw that earlier, I really don't want to do a bunch of work arounds. If I get no other by the time I wake up tomorrow afternoon I'm going back to launcher3. It worked perfectly for me without modifications and I have it backed up with Titanium Backup so it's just I simple restore to get back to where I was. Thanks.

Seems to work out of the box with version 1.2. No work arounds required

kidhudi said:
Seems to work out of the box with version 1.2. No work arounds required
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Absolutely, Launcher3 version 2.1 works great but I have seen some decreased battery life using it. I like the new calendar/weather widget and the bottom search bar in the new Pixel launcher from the Pixel 2 so that is why I switched. Both of those work great after I installed the new Pixel launcher and my battery life increased quite dramatically, but I can't get swipe right to access the Google Now panel to work. From the XDA article here, the way I read it is if you have a Pixel or Nexus phone the .apk does not have to be installed as a system app for the Google Now panel to work:
"We should note that the Google Now panel will not work if you install the official version below on a non-Google Nexus or Pixel device as the Pixel Launcher needs to be installed as a system app in order for it to show the Google Now panel"
It indicates the same in the install instructions:
"It doesn’t need to be installed onto the system partition (meaning it doesn’t need root)"
There is a modded version that allows the Google Now panel to work on non Pixel and Nexus devises but I have a Nexus so I don't think I should need to use the modded version:
"Alternatively, you can install this modified version of the Google Pixel Launcher by XDA Senior Member paphonb. His version works on non-Google devices and allows you to use the Google Now panel"
Maybe I am just reading it incorrectly but it reads that the unmodified version will allow swipe right to access the Google Now panel.

mine swipes right.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
version 1.2

kidhudi said:
mine swipes right.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-rootless-pixel-2-launcher-google-t3688393
version 1.2
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That's the modded version from the XDA article I linked. I was hoping to go with the official unmodded version but it appears that that is not going to work. Thanks.

alryder said:
That's the modded version from the XDA article I linked. I was hoping to go with the official unmodded version but it appears that that is not going to work. Thanks.
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The original one will show Google now if you use Titanium (or similar app) to make it a system app.

jbaumert said:
The original one will show Google now if you use Titanium (or similar app) to make it a system app.
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I use Magisk for root. Do you know if making it a system app with Titanium Backup will mess up passing the SafetyNet check?

jbaumert said:
The original one will show Google now if you use Titanium (or similar app) to make it a system app.
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alryder said:
I use Magisk for root. Do you know if making it a system app with Titanium Backup will mess up passing the SafetyNet check?
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I converted it to a system app using Titanium Backup and it doesn't appear to have affected the SafetyNet status. If Launcher3 is updated to include the calendar/weather widget and the bottom search bar I'll probably switch back as I like some of the other features it offers.

I actually just found that there is a Magisk module called "App Systemizer" that would have probably done what you where looking for also.

guys there is a link to the newest google wallpapers.on this youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97-4GjMzOgw
i installed them and it fixed the white "G" in the search bar to the multicolored one.
it looks amazing
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I actually just found that there is a Magisk module called "App Systemizer" that would have probably done what you where looking for also.
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Thanks for the tip. I'm pretty new to Magisk and I haven't taken a look at any of the modules yet. I will need to do so soon.

Wrong times in Now Cards
Hello everyone. The application is installed as a system. Everything works as well, except for the time of the sports cards. Shows my upcoming games with a wrong time zone, not my local time. This happens only on the preview of the football match itself (shows 2:45 PM). When clicking on the card with the additional information, the correct time is displayed (in this case 21:45). See attached images.
Where to search for the problem - in Pixel Launcher, in Google App, or my account? If it matters, I delete the data of both apps and set them up again without success ...
By returning an old version of Pixel Launcher this problem is gone.

What is the best way to get the Pixel bottom Navbar? I see a lot of screenshots with the Pixel Navbar. I'm running Pixel 2 Launcher, rooted.

Highly the final version !!! I prefer to stay for the moment on MOKEE