This was inspired by the ROM @burcbuluklu made for mantis (4k). Creating this image took a lot of time and effort to figure out. One key difference I was aiming for, was for you, the user to not need to use an OTG adapter and keyboard to complete the setup and pair the remote. I also wanted the user to go through the standard setup (OOBE), including setting up the equipment controls, if applicable. I finally managed to accomplish both.
Please understand what this process entails. I've tried to provide as much info and guidance as possible but you should have a good understanding of the basics (TWRP, rooting, etc).
This has only been used by me thus far. While I've done many restores on a few sticks multiple times to ensure everything goes smoothly, consider this BETA as it hasn't been tested by others. If you are comfortable with getting yourself out of trouble, please try this out and report back.
You do this at at your own risk. No warranty is explicit or implied. With that out of the way.
Some Info:
Android Version: 9
Fire OS Version: 7.2.4.9
TWRP Version: 3.6.1_9-0
Magisk Version: 25.1.FTV
Launcher: Wolf Launcher
Internal Storage after installation: 3.41 GB
Netflix works
Screenshot:
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Requirements:
Computer
Firestick
Possible with:
Just a Computer
Possibly easier with some or all of the following:
TV or Monitor
OTG Adapter
USB Hub
USB Keyboard/Mouse
USB Stick Formatted Fat32
Before we start:
Be aware that your warranty will be void.
Backup your files.
All of your apps will be wiped. Technically the "data partition" / "sdcard" will not be wiped but it should be a backed up just incase
Root - How to root
If not 3rd Gen (Sheldonp) then convert to Sheldonp, see: Convert Lite (Sheldon) to Sheldonp (3rd Gen)
Sheldon = Fire TV Stick Lite - 1st Gen
Sheldonp = Fire TV Stick - 3rd Gen
if you aren't sure, you can check with this command from adb:
Code:
adb shell getprop ro.product.device
Confirm stick is on 7.2.4.9 or flash stock rom, see: Flash stock ROM
To check which version you are on:
Go to Settings > My Fire TV > About > Software Version
or, from adb (doesn't work in TWRP)
Code:
adb shell getprop ro.build.version.name
Restore TWRP image from this thread
Use OTG adapter, a USB hub, a USB stick and a mouse
Extract the zip attached to this thread to the following path: /TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9/
Mount the USB stick in TWRP
Go to restore and select storage
Find the folder with the unzipped files
Swipe to Restore
or, if you don't have an OTG adapter (Only a computer is needed)
See: How to Restore without OTG
or, if you don't have a USB Hub and USB Stick but have an OTG adapter
See: How to Restore without USB Hub and USB Stick
Most will skip this step. If you want to skip OOBE, see: Option to Skip OOBE (Amazon registration)
Reboot system
First boot will take a little while, be patient.
On screen will say, press play on the remote.
Press play, if it does work right away, press it a few times, if that doesn't work, hold it for a second or two
if that doesn't work
Hold home button for 10 seconds, then press play
Setup WiFi
It will try to update but fail (as the amazon servers are blocked in the host file)
Once it fails hold the back key and menu button at the same time for a few seconds, as outlined here
Once Voice View is displayed, press the back button
Now sign in and continue through the setup as normal
Once the setup is complete you will end up on the launcher (wolf launcher in this case)
Give the stick a full minute or so and it will reboot itself. If after a few minutes it does not, reboot it.
When it reboots, the stick will have been debloated
It's ready to use
Note:
Screensavers
Backdrop is enabled by default
Backdrop = Chromecast screensaver
Aerial Views is installed and can be enabled in the settings
Aerial Views = Apple TV screensaver
Warning: Aerial Views uses a lot of bandwidth (it plays video constantly). I would not suggest using it if you are on a limited data usage.
More debloat
If you would like to disable more bloat/amazon apps, use the debloat toolbox found in the system folder
select what you want to debloat, then select play (top right)
Less debloat
If you want to remove all the debloating, use the debloat toolbox found in the system folder.
Select all, then select all again (until nothing is checked), then click play (top right)
Re-debloat to "stock"
If you want to go back to how the stick was debloated when it was first setup
Go to magisk > modules, then enable "FireTV/FireOS 7 Debloat"
Reboot, give it a minute and it will reboot itself, it will now have been debloated
Important: Never install magisk updates from magisk. Use TWRP.
If you want to create TWRP backup, select "System Image" and "Vendor Image" instead of system and vendor. <- Thanks @burcbuluklu
Suggestion: FX Web Access makes it easier to transfer files.
Remote Button Changes
Holding the back button will kill the foreground app
Holding the home button will kill all background apps
Holding the menu button will bring up the "HUD"/quick settings. By default this was assigned to the home button
Remapping buttons
Open system folder on launcher home screen
Click "xposed edge" (green rectangle with < )
Select "Keys"
Now click on the button you want to change
Note:
The button must have the green check mark or the changes will have no effect
Clicking the checkbox must be done with a mouse, either with OTG or through adb + scrcpy (Flakie's ADB GUI or ADBLink)
Remapping "extra" buttons
You can assign whichever app you like (or any other option) to the additional buttons on the remote. This has been setup for the remote with the following buttons: Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Music. If your remote is different you will have to add the buttons to xposed edge, see: To add buttons to exposed edge
The following is which "app" is mapped to which button on the remote:
KEYCODE_APP_1 = Netflix
KEYCODE_APP_2 = prime video
KEYCODE_APP_3 = Disney+
KEYCODE_APP_4 = amazon music
Note: You can not remap a button if the app associated with that button is installed or enabled. You must either uninstall or disable the app first. The amazon apps can be disabled via the debloat tool.
To add buttons to exposed edge:
A mouse (via OTG or Flakie ABD GUI/ADBLink) is needed to check the check boxes/enable the mapping, it's also needed to click OK when adding a button to be mapped
Steps to get button added:
Click “+”
Press button on remote
This will open the app or some sort or dialog
Press back button on the remote, once only
Use the mouse to click ok
Convert Lite (Sheldon) to Sheldonp (3rd Gen)
From twrp recovery or adb
Code:
adb shell resetprop ro.product.device sheldonp
Flash stock ROM
Get stock ROMs from here
If you are blocking updates to your fire tv sticks on your router, you may need to remove “d1s31zyz7dcc2d.cloudfront” from the block list. Careful your other sticks don't update, if you have others connected to the same network.
Rename *.bin to *.zip
Boot to recovery/TWRP
If using OTG + USB,
Navigate to wipe
"Wipe to Factory Reset"
Mount USB
Select Mount
Check Storage 1
Install img
Go to install
Select storage
Storage 1 > Ok
Navigate to the 7.2.4.9.zip > Click it
"Swipe to confirm Flash"
Delete the zip by going to Advanced > File Manager
or, from adb
adb push name_of_file.zip /sdcard
adb shell
twrp wipe cache
twrp wipe dalvik
twrp wipe data
twrp wipe system
twrp install /sdcard/name_of_file.zip
rm /sdcard/name_of_file.zip
Boot to FireOS (Not sure if this is necessary but no harm, it will take a while, but will land on the setup screen)
Reboot to TRWP
To reboot to TWRP
with OTG and mouse to click cancel
or
Run the command in linux as outlined in the rooting thread
Hint: ./boot-recovery.sh
Option to Skip OOBE (Amazon registration)
There are things that will not work if you skip OOBE. I do not know the extent of what is non-functional when OOBE has been skipped, but here is what I've seen off hand.
Won't work if you skip OOBE:
Manage Applications
More to be added as found
How to skip OOBE
After restoring the TWRP backup
Install the "skip-OOBE.zip" via TWRP
Reboot system
You will end up on the custom launcher home
You will either need an OTG adapter, or to plug the stick into a computer and use adb + scrcpy. You can use Flakie's ADB GUI or ADBLink to help with that. You may be able to use the fire tv remote app on a mobile device but this has not been tested.
Navigate to the settings by holding enter on one of the icons
Go to Android settings
Remotes > Amazon Fire TV Remotes > Add New Remote
Enter = the Ok button, when asked to click ok on the "old" remote
Done!
How to Restore without USB Hub and USB Stick
* Probably just as easy if not easier to just used the "How to Restore without OTG" option
Plug the firestick into the computer, run the following via adb:
Code:
adb shell
twrp mkdir /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
exit
adb push data.ext4.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push data.ext4.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push boot.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push boot.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb shell
twrp wipe cache
twrp wipe dalvik
twrp wipe data
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
rm -r /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9/*
exit
adb push system_image.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push system_image.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push vendor_image.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push vendor_image.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
Plug the OTG in and get back to TWRP and restore the remaining partitions, via the GUI with the mouse. Delete the /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9 folder using the file manager
How to Restore without OTG
Plug the firestick into the computer, run the following via adb:
Code:
adb shell
twrp mkdir /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
exit
adb push data.ext4.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push data.ext4.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push boot.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push boot.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb shell
twrp wipe cache
twrp wipe dalvik
twrp wipe data
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
rm -r /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9/*
exit
adb push system_image.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push system_image.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push vendor_image.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push vendor_image.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb shell
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
rm -r /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9/*
reboot
Apps included in this ROM
Google Play Store
LanuchManager (FireOS)
Wolf Launcher
DEBLOAT TOOLBOX (FireOS 6 & 7)
Aerial Views – (AppleTV screensaver)
Backdrop – (Chromecast screensaver)
FX – File Manager
Internet Speed Test
Plex
Disney +
TiviMate
IPTV Smarters Pro (Backup/secondary for TiviMate)
SmartTubeNext
Power Menu
Magisk
LSPosed
Xposed Edge Pro
Termux
YASNAC
Tweaks
build.prop - from Skel40
default.prop - disabled adb secure
host - added amazon servers to block updates
Set to never sleep
Installed Google Play store by following: [GUIDE] Google Play Store on rooted Fire TV (Systemless / microG) for v2, and [ROOT] [Guide] Google Apps Install + Pass Safetynet + Help/Extra Info (Sheldon/p) for v1
Universal SafetyNet Fix and MagiskHideProps (Using MiBox S device fingerprint)
Magisk module to debloat and enable customer launcher after OOBE is complete
Magisk module to disable OOBE, if you chose to install it
Button remapping as outlined above
Developer options and USB debugging enabled
OTA updates disabled
The future:
I may release another version in the future without the Google Play store installed. I also am not sure which "version" of the play store I prefer (open to suggestions one way or another)
For v1 (my naming scheme) I used this guide: [ROOT] [Guide] Google Apps Install + Pass Safetynet + Help/Extra Info (Sheldon/p)
For v2 (my naming scheme) I used this guide: [GUIDE] Google Play Store on rooted Fire TV (Systemless / microG)
I've used "v2" for this first image.
I did some side by side testing. They were as scientific as I could make them but it is hard to get 100% repeatable results. But ranked from fastest to slowest was:
No playstore
Playstore v2
Playstore v1
While there was very minor difference between v1 and v2. No playstore seemed to at least have a somewhat noticeable and repeatable speed advantage, though it is still quite minor.
Guides and apps that made this ROM possible
[Guide] [ROM] (mantis) Fire TV Stick 4K Prerooted Android TV Rom (6.2.7.6)
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 3 and Fire TV Stick Lite (sheldon/p)
Fire TV Stick 4K/Lite/3rd Gen Build.prop Tweaks (Works with latest FireOS) (Need Root)
[APP][FIRETV][NOROOT] Launcher Manager (Change Launcher without Root)
Fire TV Stick Lite/3 (sheldon/p) Firmware
[GUIDE] Google Play Store on rooted Fire TV (Systemless / microG)
Magisk 25.1 for Fire TV
[ROOT] [Guide] Google Apps Install + Pass Safetynet + Help/Extra Info (Sheldon/p)
Universal SafetyNet Fix
MagiskHideProps
LSPosed
FakeGApps
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Firmware and apps
Fire TV Stick Lite/3 (sheldon/p) Firmware
Thanks to:
@SweenWolf
@tsynik
@Skel40
@Flakie
@Tech0308
@t3chg33k
@burcbuluklu
@k4y0z
exoteric.roach.org - for the wallpaper
@PesiCC - for pointing out how to TRWP restore only some partitions
and to the many more whom I used the information they posted on xda and throughout the web.
reserved
reserved
reserved
Thank you for all the work you put into this!
But where is your custom ROM file?
Finnzz said:
Thank you for all the work you put into this!
But where is your custom ROM file?
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I've been trying to attach it. It gets to 100%, looks like it's there but then when I hit save it disappears.
EDIT: Got it added now.
WOW, finally a Sheldon ROM! THANK YOU!! I can't wait to try it. I'll let you know how it goes.
VelvetB said:
WOW, finally a Sheldon ROM! THANK YOU!! I can't wait to try it. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Yeah it's a bit late in the product's lifecycle, unfortunately. I just happen to get a few for cheap and that allowed me to play around with them easier. Sheldon doesn't get as much love as mantis but they are just as good as long as you don't need 4K.
All the knowledge I learned playing with this though is transferable to mantis to make an updated ROM for the new remotes. I plan to post my procedure/notes on the process. They just need to be cleaned up. I hope to also make a newer ROM for mantis but it will be a while till I have time for that. With the info I provided maybe someone else can do it. After I figured out certain things it was relatively easy. It was just really time consuming to figure out certain aspects. Unfortunately, the updates are also killing the ability to gain root so the target audience is sadly getting smaller.
I have it working and like it much. I tried the USB hub/stick method but I ended up going with TWRP & adb. For me TWRP, seems sensitive to different sticks and hubs. I tried 4 different hubs and sticks and found a consistently working combo with an old Belkin 2.0 bus powered hub and 4GB Sony stick. I don't know if there's a size limit but I couldn't get anything larger than 4GB working. Using TWRP/adb I do need to go back to the PC to transfer the backups and free up space, but that literally takes only seconds. I used the voiceview exploit to sign in and link the remote. I continued to get the "Amazon needs to update" message but that went away after a few restarts. I put it on another fire stick and the 2nd time took less than a 1/2 hour to end up with a complete, rooted stick with apps I like installed. I added Kodi and Puffin. First time trying Puffin and it's okay but when I discovered that it was a one-week trial I uninstalled it and went with the now unsupported Firefox. I need to find something else, what do you use? Thanks again for this efficient and well thought out ROM! Is there any benefit or need to update the Amazon app?
VelvetB said:
WOW, finally a Sheldon ROM! THANK YOU!! I can't wait to try it. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Sheldon already has a rom produced by Rortiz2.
I mean great work to the OP taking the time to produce a twrp backup but lets not forget to credit the guys who done the hard work to make this possible (ie the root , twrp ) If it werent for this , this wouldnt be possible . Just saying
Regards
Couldn't agree more! Kudos to all these highly intelligent and skilled developers who donate their time for the benefit of others. You are correct, I misspoke saying "finally a custom ROM". I've used the Lineage ROM and think it's awesome. I meant a custom ROM with apps setup, ready to rock. While searching for 1, there are so many for mantis yet this is the 1st I've found for Sheldon. Before finding this, I'd been adding apps to Lineage and just realized I was going to need Magisk. It takes me some time to setup Magisk, install modules, etc. This one works well.
VelvetB said:
I have it working and like it much. I tried the USB hub/stick method but I ended up going with TWRP & adb. For me TWRP, seems sensitive to different sticks and hubs. I tried 4 different hubs and sticks and found a consistently working combo with an old Belkin 2.0 bus powered hub and 4GB Sony stick. I don't know if there's a size limit but I couldn't get anything larger than 4GB working. Using TWRP/adb I do need to go back to the PC to transfer the backups and free up space, but that literally takes only seconds. I used the voiceview exploit to sign in and link the remote. I continued to get the "Amazon needs to update" message but that went away after a few restarts. I put it on another fire stick and the 2nd time took less than a 1/2 hour to end up with a complete, rooted stick with apps I like installed. I added Kodi and Puffin. First time trying Puffin and it's okay but when I discovered that it was a one-week trial I uninstalled it and went with the now unsupported Firefox. I need to find something else, what do you use? Thanks again for this efficient and well thought out ROM! Is there any benefit or need to update the Amazon app?
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I also found the fire tv stick to be picky about OTG adapters and hubs. I was hoping to provide a way that doesn't require them at all but it looks like TRWP lacks the commands to restore some of the partitions needed for this to work.
I don't use a web browser on the fire stick. Silk from what I understand is the official browser from amazon which I think works well but again, I've never used a web browser on this.
As for updating, my rule is if everything is working then don't update. If you find something that isn't working then an update may fix it but it also may break other things. So if there isn't a specific reason to do so, I wouldn't update just for the sake of updating.
Thanks for reporting back. Now I know at least it does work fine for another person. As I said, I tried to test this a lot but definitely needed feedback from others to confirm it's working correctly,
Bertonumber1 said:
Sheldon already has a rom produced by Rortiz2.
I mean great work to the OP taking the time to produce a twrp backup but lets not forget to credit the guys who done the hard work to make this possible (ie the root , twrp ) If it werent for this , this wouldnt be possible . Just saying
Regards
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I was really excited that there was a LineageOS rom for sheldon, installed it first thing when I got the sheldon. Unfortunately, with Netflix not working it's hard to actually use that rom on a daily use device. I hate that it's a "requirement" for everyone I know but can't change that. There are a couple other things that the fireOS has that isn't in LineageOS or any android tv rom. For example, scaling the image. I know the first response to that is to use the tv's scaling, but some tv's don't have that option. It may be older tv issue but that's what I find the sheldon sticks to be good for. I think only the fireOS has the audio latency adjustment also, but not 100% on that one.
Don't get me wrong, I would prefer to do away with all that is amazon on these sticks but unfortunately there is some reasons to keep it around.
As for credit where credit is due, please let me know if I've missed anyone that I should have thanked. All of this was made possible by other peoples work, I'm very aware of that. I tried to make sure I linked to all the threads I used information/tools etc. from, and including thanks to developers who's work I used.
bnevets27 said:
As for credit where credit is due, please let me know if I've missed anyone that I should have thanked. All of this was made possible by other peoples work, I'm very aware of that. I tried to make sure I linked to all the threads I used information/tools etc. from, and including thanks to developers who's work I used.
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Hey,
Thanks for the response, ofc I totally agree that these devices should be free of amazon crap. I'm currently trying to mod a patched Tank 2nd gen. 800mb free of 8gb and all I have on the device is smart tube and cinema HD. Its an absolute joke the bloatware on these devices and they won't even let you change a launcher.
Excellent work BTW. And didnt mean to sound as though I was pissin in your cornflakes. Just always good to mention the guys that unlocked and enabled development on these devices.
Keep up the good work.
Regarss
bnevets27 said:
NOTE: This isn't possible at the moment. If someone can tell me the commands to restore the system image and vendor image partitions in TWRP, then this will be possible.
It looks like it might be impossible to backup/restore the system image and vendor image via cmd line/openrecoveryscript, according to this.
Plug the firestick into the computer, run the following via adb:
Code:
adb shell
twrp mkdir /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
exit
adb push data.ext4.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push data.ext4.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push boot.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push boot.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb shell
twrp wipe cache
twrp wipe dalvik
twrp wipe data
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9 D:
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9 B:
rm -r /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9/*
exit
adb push system_image.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push system_image.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push vendor_image.emmc.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
adb push vendor_image.emmc.win.md5 /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9 D: <- Data partition. Needs to be system image, how?
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9 B: <- Boot partition. Needs to be vendor image, how?
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It is possible to restore system and vendor without OTG.
Make sure the only files in the backup folder are the system and vendor files.
Then run the command without the arguments that specify what you are restoring.
The command would look like this:
Code:
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
It will proceed to restore only system and vendor after.
Awesome job with the rom by the way, keep it up!
Cheers.
EDIT: Arguments to specify system and vendor image exist but are not functional for some reason.
For more info see:
TWRP Commandline guide
PesiCC said:
It is possible to restore system and vendor without OTG.
Make sure the only files in the backup folder are the system and vendor files.
Then run the command without the arguments that specify what you are restoring.
The command would look like this:
Code:
twrp restore /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/7.2.4.9
It will proceed to restore only system and vendor after.
Awesome job with the rom by the way, keep it up!
Cheers.
EDIT: Arguments to specify system and vendor image exist but are not functional for some reason.
For more info see:
TWRP Commandline guide
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I don't know how I missed such an obvious option on how to restore the image in two parts. This would have saved me a ton of aggregation.
Updated the OP, an OTG adapter is not a requirement anymore!
As you noticed I was trying to use arguments for system_image and vendor_image. But there aren't any working commands for that (found definitive proof here). Thanks for the suggestion of just using the general twrp restore
Slight update to my above post, I have been able to get a large USB drive working with an older spider hub. ROM is working great, as suggested I haven't updated the OS. Amazing to me how little love your wonderful ROM has received. I think it would benefit any members using the word NETFLIX or NEWBIE while posting in the Lineage forum, to be pointed here by an administrator. You've got a big fan here, thanks again.
I think you should add Netflix to your description.
Watching this thread. I will try it on one of my sheldonp's keeping the other one on Lineage.
Remote not connecting on boot on sheldonp. Have to press HOME every time for 12 seconds. Just like the LINEAGE rom.
Still working great, thanks again
Related
***Root method for .621 update***
THIS IS FOR USERS WITH THE .621 UPDATE ONLY. IF YOU HAVE NOT UPDATED DO NOT USE THIS METHOD.
*****DO NOT USE WINDOWS*****DO NOT USE RSDLITE*****
Instructs are made by Skelente
1.) Download the latest Ubuntu iso for your system. Most processors these days are 64 bit, but if you're running on an older computer or do not know if you have a 32 or 64 bit processor I'd recommend doing 32 bit just to be safe (64 bit processors can run both 32 and 64 bit distributions, but 32 bit systems cannot run 64 bit distributions.) Side note: you can download other distributions, but if you do you will not be able to create the persistent drive using the USB method. It should also be noted that some older systems cannot boot from USB, most newer systems (post 2000/2001 IIRC) can boot from USB, however you should consult Google to verify for your system.
2.) Burn the iso:
2.a If you have a cd burner and blank disc, this is the easiest method but, again, you will not have a persistent drive you will just have a Live CD. Use an iso burner to burn to cd, then skip to step 3a.
2.b If you do not have a burner, a blank disc (or don't feel like wasting a DVD disc) but have a free USB drive (with at least 2 GB of memory, bit overkill but it has to be big enough to hold the iso + changes + the persistent "drive") then I recommend downloading either unetbootin or universal USB installer. Go to either web site and follow their instructions. If you use Ubuntu, you'll have the option of creating a persistent drive, which is basically a fake-partition that allows you to save files to when you reboot Linux after running this Live USB. I would recommend using a persistent size of at least 200 mb so we can save the SBF file and sbf_flash. If you created a persistent drive go to step 4. If you opted out of this, skip to step 4.
3.a So you have a Live CD now. If you have a spare flash drive, load up the 604 SBF and sbf_flash. Either way, you'll need to proceed to booting into linux, go to step 4.
3.b Once the respective application has finished, copy the SBF and sbf_flash file to the persistent drive listed in windows.
4. Now we need to boot from your Live image. Restart your computer. When your computer is booting up it should give you two options, "Enter BIOS" and "Select Boot Order" or similar. For my Lenovo Laptop, I can hit F12 to change the boot order, and from there I can select my USB port and it'll boot from there. If you do not see a boot order option, you will need to go into your bios and change the boot order manually. Again, you will need consult Google for this as the menu selections vary by system. It really isn't that hard to figure out if you go through the menus, but I strongly, strongly, strongly recommend and encourage you to google your motherboard's manual to verify what you need to change if you don't know what you are doing. You are responsible for any changes you make on your system. Your BIOS is crucial for your system to function properly. Once you have found where to change your boot order, select the respective drive (USB, or your CD/DVD drive). These will be listed by the manufacture name (so SamsungXXXX for a Samsung drive or PNYXXXX if you're using a PNY usb stick.)
5. When Ubuntu boots up, it'll give you an option to run "Live" from the CD/USB. Select this option. Installing to your hard drive could mess up your current OS install, and I'm not going to get into partitioning here. Once you've gotten into Ubuntu, select "Dash Home" in the upper left hand corner, and then type terminal in the search box. Click terminal, then open it up.
6. Now you'll need to get to where ever you have the SBF and sbf_flash stored through the terminal. If you chose to use the boot cd, and did not have an available flash drive, you will need to download the SBF from here, as well as sbf_flash and then extract them to the same folder. The default is "Downloads" and I recommend just extracting them to that directory for simplicity.
6.a If you had to download the SBF/sbf_flash, getting there through terminal is rather easy. All you'll need to do is type these commands into the terminal:
cd Downloads
chmod +x sbf_flash
./sbf_flash mb809-2.3.5.sbf
And then let the program do it's work. When it's done, go to step 7.
6.b If you already copied the required files to a USB drive, we need to get there through terminal. Type these commands:
cd /
cd /media/
ls (This command will list all the drives connected to your system, cdrom, usb, etc. If you used the Universal USB installer it will list the USB drive as "PENDRIVE", I'm not sure what the default is for Unetbootin but you should be able to figure it out and if you just used a spare device it could be completely random.)
cd drivename (obvioiusly this will vary based on the USB method, for me its "cd PENDRIVE"
If your files were just on the main drive, you don't need to do anything else but the following commands. If you put them in another folder, you will need to do "cd foldername" without the quotes obviously. When you're in the directory with both the SBF and sbf_flash you will need to do these commands (again, ignoring the '-'):
chmod +x sbf_flash
./sbf_flash mb809-2.3.5.sbf
And then let the program do it's work. When it's done, go to step 7.
7.) After sbf_flash is done, you'll need to restart your computer. Its recommended you remove your boot media (cd or usb drive) so that Windows can boot normally. If you changed the boot order in bios you will need to change it back to what it was before, otherwise whenever you have a CD/USB stick plugged in your computer will automatically try to boot from it, and get pissy if it can't boot from the media.
8.) Once you're back in windows you'll need to run the zergrushv4 root method. From there you can do whatever you want. You still cannot SBF to previous versions (602 or 605) and you cannot run Froyo roms.
Downloads:
sbf_flash
SBF File & root tools
*HELP*
If you flashed with RSD Lite and have no data here is your options...
Flash stock .621 sbf and...
Switch devices on your account to reactivate the data
or
Call verizon to have them reporvision your data...
Once you are on the milestone system you can flash a custom rom.
You must SBF in Linux using sbf_flash, otherwise .604's radio will flash over .621's and your phone will no longer be able to take or place phone calls.
Edit: It may just be data, instead of phone capabilities. But still, flashing in Linux is much easier than having to spend time with Verizon's incompetent phone operators.
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If you SBF'd using RSD Lite, you flashed the 605 baseband over the 621. I didn't think this would mess up texts/phone calls but just your data connection, but correct me if I'm wrong I'm just going from memory (I had a dx2, just been watching the threads.) This was a big problem for the people over at rootz and they had a few different tactics on how to solve it. Some were able to call VZW and ask the tech support to "re-provision their data" although that was with mixed results (it depended who ya got on the phone, some people had no luck and other people had their data start back up no problems.) You would need to sbf back to 621 and call from a separate phone, however. Another user (skreelink) theorized that it was merely the AUTH code that was being messed up, and suggested that (for those with a secondary smart phone) you just go onto VZW.com, switch out phones for your number, wait 15 minutes, then go back to the website and switch back to your DX. I'm not sure if anyone has had any success with the latter but I know the former worked for a handful of people (with others getting tech support who had no idea what they were talking about.) If you call and don't get someone knowledgeable, I'd just cross your fingers and call back another time and hope you get someone different.
link not working
anyone have updated link that works to download this?
yea i learned about the radio the hard way, but i found a quick fix... maybe...
If you flashed with windows and now cant get data if you have a old smartphone that is compatible with you plan just go online and switch devices and then switch them back. Saves from having to call verizon But some people may not have a extra
I am probably one of those people who will also need to use this alternative root method but I have a question -
I have been recently acquainted to this dilemma on my "new" Droid X. I mistakenly started downloading the .621 update on my Droid X . I quickly realized what was happening and pulled the battery before the download was complete. (data disabled on phone) . I turned off my router. I reinstalled the battery and turned off all of the data on the phone. I tried clearing the cache but get a message the triangle that it will try to download it again. I pulled the battery and do not plan on powering up the phone with any data connection until I can get some clarification on what to do . The phone has little value to me if it can't be rooted . Is there anyway to stop the train at this point and go back to .605 ( i believe that was the previous one) . - Thanks
bamx2 said:
I am probably one of those people who will also need to use this alternative root method but I have question -
I have been recently acquainted to this dilemma on my "new" Droid X. I mistakenly started the downloading the .621 update on my Droid X . I quickly realized what was happening and pulled the battery before the download was complete. (data disabled on phone) . I turned of my router. I reinstalled the battery and turned off all of the data on the phone. I tried clearing the cache but get a message the triangle that it will try to download it again. I pulled the battery and do not plan on powering up the phone with any data connection until I can get some clarification on what to do . The phone has little value to me if it can't be rooted . Is there anyway to stop the train at this point and go back to .605 ( i believe that was the previous one) . - Thanks
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If you disabled the download you are still on .605.
Turn your phone on, quickly root it with Pete's Motorola Root Tools, install Titanium Backup and freeze the "2.3.3 Updater" application.
Afterwards, reboot your phone and you should be golden.
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nfazzdar - Thanks for the reply . I did a factory reset and that got rid of the yellow triangle. I then rooted as you suggested and installed TiBu . I really is too bad that M and V are pullin this cr#p .
I am going to update the post and host the files. There is also some extra stuff i will put up for download.
For people who don't want to pay for Titanium Backup to have the freeze feature, use a free app called gemini app manager.
Good to know. I think that I will also install OTA Rootkeeper as well.
deboyz1014 said:
For people who don't want to pay for Titanium Backup to have the freeze feature, use a free app called gemini app manager.
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using linux mint and have a ?
I've followed everything, I believe, but when I run the commands in linux everything runs then it says "reboot into bootloader" and just sits there. I've tried doing it in bootloader and get a message 'waiting on phone:failed Are you root? Can someone steer me in the right direction I gotta get this phone on another ROM. Thanks in advance.
BRANDENDEUCE said:
I've followed everything, I believe, but when I run the commands in linux everything runs then it says "reboot into bootloader" and just sits there. I've tried doing it in bootloader and get a message 'waiting on phone:failed Are you root? Can someone steer me in the right direction I gotta get this phone on another ROM. Thanks in advance.
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Exactly the same problem here too.
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landonotis said:
Exactly the same problem here too.
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using XDA
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You need to either:
Code:
sudo su
./sbf_flash
or
Code:
sudo ./sbf_flash
Note: if using
Code:
sudo su
be sure that the terminal shows a "#" instead of a "$" after you input the command. This shows that you are root.
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infazzdar said:
You need to either:
Code:
sudo su
./sbf_flash
or
Code:
sudo ./sbf_flash
Note: if using
Code:
sudo su
be sure that the terminal shows a "#" instead of a "$" after you input the command. This shows that you are root.
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When exactly do we need to input the code? I am assuming this is in terminal on linux?
BRANDENDEUCE said:
When exactly do we need to input the code? I am assuming this is in terminal on linux?
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Sorry for not specifying, but you assume correctly.
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What roms can we use now?
Now that we have root and su on the droid x/milestone what roms are we able to flash? I know they can't be froyo based but do they now have to be related to the milestone roms, droid x, or both? I've tried a few and it's always an abort so I'm just needing some direction here...
BRANDENDEUCE said:
Now that we have root and su on the droid x/milestone what roms are we able to flash? I know they can't be froyo based but do they now have to be related to the milestone roms, droid x, or both? I've tried a few and it's always an abort so I'm just needing some direction here...
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I believe this thread will be of help to you. =D
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/21337-[ROMS]-Multi-ROM-Thread---Blur-Based-ROMs-for-those-on-.621/.604!
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This worked great.
Any cwm kernels are we able to use?
Just wondering if we can flash custom kernels since we can do roms? If so any help would be appreciated.
This is a 100% AOSP ICS build for the Lenovo Ideapad K1. It will wipe your entire system. You will lose all data except what is stored on the EXTERNAL sdcard.
Includes
Android ICS 4.0.4
ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.1.0
Google Apps
Rooted version includes Superuser and busybox
Issues
Video Camera face effects
Rotation Lock Switch (Software switch works)
Downloads
As always flash at your own risk. I'm not responsible for your device.
Nvflash versions
K1_ICS_AOSP_Rooted_R2.zip
dfddf13bf51e357a4964a11a8adbfd53
Mirror
K1_ICS_AOSP_Stock_R2.zip
b359ec6a06289ccf8c6b83f07346be17
Mirror
CWM versions
CWM_K1_ICS_AOSP_Rooted_R2.zip
90341324a0927f3035e92dc81ffb9416
Mirror
CWM_K1_ICS_AOSP_Stock_R2.zip
c026beb4dc2a11defbc3c3bcbec041cc
Mirror
Instructions
Nvflash version
1. Download one of the packages above and extract it to a directory
2. Power off device
3. Press and hold both the Vol + and Vol - buttons
4. While holding both Volume buttons power the tablet on
5. The screen should go black and the two front LED's should remain lit. You are now in APX mode
6. Connect your device to USB
7a) Windows: Install the APX drivers from the 'drivers' folder
Double click the 'flash-windows.bat' file
7b) Linux: run 'chmod +x flash-linux.sh && sudo ./flash-linux.sh' from the extracted directory
CWM version
1. Download one of the CWM_K1_*.zip versions and move to external sdcard
2. Reboot into recovery
3. Install zip from sdcard
4. Choose zip from sdcard
5. Flash the update.
How to boot into recovery
Non-rooted version
1. Make sure you have the Android SDK installed. http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on the tablet. Go to Settings > Developers options > and check "USB Debugging"
3. Connect the device to USB
4. Open a terminal or command prompt window and type
Code:
adb shell k1recovery
Rooted version
From a Terminal Application
Run the follow two commands
Code:
su
k1recovery
From adb
1. Make sure you have the Android SDK installed. http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on the tablet. Go to Settings > Developers options > and check "USB Debugging"
3. Connect the device to USB
4. Open a terminal or command prompt window and type
Code:
adb shell k1recovery
Changelog
Code:
8/11/2012 R2
-Fixed external sdcard permissions
-Fixed keylayout
-Modifed build.prop to spoof Moto Xoom (App compatibility)
7/31/2012 R1
-Initial Release
Source Code
http://github.com/khanning
So from now on we will be able to flash future updates through recovery without wiping everything?
So from now on we will be able to flash future updates through recovery without wiping everything?
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Exactly, future updates will be CWM flashable .zip's.
All, I just noticed that Google Chrome isn't showing in the market, but Maps is. I swear it was showing up when I was testing previously. Will have to investigate...
khanning88 said:
Exactly, future updates will be CWM flashable .zip's.
All, I just noticed that Google Chrome isn't showing in the market, but Maps is. I swear it was showing up when I was testing previously. Will have to investigate...
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I dont know if it's me or because of the ROM. WIth the rooted ROM before AOSP, I was able to install Chrome with a APK downloaded from mobilism but sometimes the pages are fine then just rendered white , for all tabs.
Does anybody use SKYPE ? When I do video chat, my broadcast picture stretched vertically when I broadcast-only (no picture feed from the other side), the picture my friend saw is fine though.
Many thanks for your hard work.
That is the main thing that i hate about Lenovo's Factory ICS image, i still cant install Chrome or Evernote, or many of my NEEDED apps. I hope that you get this working soon. or at least a temp fix.
Just flashed the rooted aosp, the boot animation is a nice touch. The app compatibility issue seems fully resolved outside of Chrome, pointed out already, which is no biggie for me atleast. I still can sideload Chrome and runs perfectly. Also, so far the dictionary miss-spell issue doesnt seem to be a problem anymore. Maybe its just me but touch responsiveness seems a little better/quicker with this build. Just tried using the command 'k1recovery' to boot into recovery and it keeps giving me an error relating to permissions, saying it cant create /dev/block/mmcblk0p5. Seems like I just need to change the permissions of the /block folder but wasnt sure if I was just not doing something right.
Massive improvements from Lenovo's vanilla ICS still, thanx khanning!
Noticed some graphical glitches. Screen goes black if switching orientations on lockscreen and home screen.
@Khanning88 Can you provide a mirror please? Goo.im is down and shows "Internal server error".
Never mind. It's up again.
me_is_rushin said:
Noticed some graphical glitches. Screen goes black if switching orientations on lockscreen and home screen.
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Yup the screen flashes when switching orientations, for a split second...
That's great. thanks for share.
Flashed this one and works wonderful.
Rebooting to recovery didn't work 1st, but then mounted filesystem as rw and tried the command and could get to recovery.
Got an error "Can't mount backup path" when trying to make a backup. Is it because I didn't have an external sd card.
If yes, is there a way to take a nandroid backup to internal memory?
BTW, thanks again for providing this ROM.
Thanks khanning88 for giving this fabulous AOSP ROM
Does this ROM support the Wifi+3G version?
I found some issues installing apps, including some games, Zinio magazine reader, google earth, etc, all saying incompatible with my device.
I experienced alot of freezes while restoring my backup with titanium backup.
I keep testing if it also occurs in normal use.
Installed AOSP-Rooted. So far, Chrome (already noted as issue in OP), and POGO Games showing up as Incompatible.
Other than that, and possible other apps being incompatible, looks great and installed as easy as can be.
Thanks Khanning!
-Cybie
we need an easy way to enter recovery. Rom Manager button doesn't work.
Reboot recovery from terminal emulator doesn't work either.
Could you implement the nice options when turning the unit off?
several more freezes. obviously not depending on any special app..
erickwan said:
Does this ROM support the Wifi+3G version?
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I'm not sure if 3G works since I have a Wifi version, but if someone with a 3G version could meet me in freenode IRC room #ideapad-k1 I would be happy to work on it. If you aren't familiar with IRC just go to this link and join the chat.
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ideapad-k1
we need an easy way to enter recovery. Rom Manager button doesn't work.
Reboot recovery from terminal emulator doesn't work either.
Could you implement the nice options when turning the unit off?
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From a terminal app type:
Code:
su
k1recovery
Or from adb type:
Code:
adb shell k1recovery
Either method will reboot the device into recovery. I will work on adding the power menu options later.
several more freezes. obviously not depending on any special app..
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I haven't experienced any "freezes" but when it happens to you could you please document what you were doing and take a logcat to help debug.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/11930-learn-to-logcat-like-a-pro/
Here is a very simple way to reboot into khanning's CWM recovery.
1. Playstore --> Download/Install aShell app
2. Run App
3. Select Checkbox for "Root" (In Settings, you can set app to start Root as Default)
4. type "k1recovery" into textbox
5. press "start command" button.
Simple, no need to be in "true shell" mode. This app allows you to run shell commands without the terminal. Great for newbies, quicker for anyone.
Hope this helps!
-Cybie
Here is a quick fix for the hardware keys. Just flash the .zip file from recovery. Updated first post with more detailed booting into recovery instructions.
K1_keylayout_fix.zip
Disclaimer: By following this guide, you understand and accepts that I, and any developers mentioned in this guide, will NOT be held responsible in the event that your device stops functioning or dies. While I try my best to make everything as clear and concise as it can be, accidents will happen should you not follow everything like a hawk.
Installing Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 2nd-Bootloader + TWRP Complete Tutorial
I'm going to lead you through installing Hashcode's 2nd-Bootloader and TWRP in order to start flashing custom ROMs and make backups. First, let's go over the basics and why I'm doing this in the first place. I wrote this guide to be used on a Windows computer, but as long as you can do the same things on Mac/Linux, the whole guide applies. If there are any issues, please first refer to the troubleshooting portion at the end of the guide. The 8.9 version of the device does not need the factory cable to enter fastboot mode.
+Note: As of Amazon OS update 8.3.1+, there has been a lot of issues with rooting and flashing the 2nd-bootloader. Many users reported bootloops during the completion of the guide. Those with tablets running 8.3.1 or higher, please proceed with caution. I strongly recommend you make backups in Step 2.
===== 1. Why do we need a 2nd bootloader? =====
The stock Amazon bootloader doesn't play nice with Android even though it has Android at its core. We can still use fastboot commands with it, but other than that, it's quite locked-down. In other words, normal exploits used to unlock the bootloader on other Android devices, for example, like the Nexus series by Google or the handsets by HTC don't apply here. In order to use the same features, like a custom ROM, custom kernel, custom recovery, we must bypass Amazon's software by installing a 2nd bootloader.
===== 2. Why are you posting a tutorial? =====
I'm doing this because the lack of a guide means that people like myself, who are not proficient developers, keep running into issues and some ended up bricking their devices. This means that they end up with a heavy paperweight, with no chance of fixing, other than hoping that they're lucky with a fastboot cable (not the one that came with the device) and find their way back to the beginning. I'm sick of seeing so many questions about the exact same issues so I thought, why not just make a guide everyone can follow and thus make the world a better place.
===== 3. Do I need any special equipment/knowledge? =====
You don't need any special equipment, provided that you follow this guide word-for-word and be careful. I successfully installed the 2nd-Bootloader + TWRP and flashed CM10.1, within minutes. The key is make sure you don't miss anything, and if you're not sure, don't make any random guesses. As far as knowledge, yes, and no. Know what you're dealing with. Anything underneath the ROM has the chance to brick the device, so know what you're getting into.
===== 4. Can't I just use FireFireFire or another automatic tool to install the bootloader + TWRP? =====
Definitely not. This is the exact reason why there are so many threads in the Q&A section about bricked devices in the first place. Never use a tool that wasn't made for the version of your tablet. The Kindle Fire (1st gen), the Kindle Fire 2 (2nd gen), and the Kindle Fire HD 7" & 8.9" (3rd gen) are not the same devices, at all. Due to the way the bootloader behaves, flashing the files that are only compatible for the Kindle Fire 2 on a Kindle Fire HD 7" will definitely brick it. This is because the bootloader is so-named for a program that checks the booting process before the device actually boots, and if there are any bad sectors that don't match, the device won't boot.
How do you avoid this? By following guides like mine, and first knowing exactly what model you have. Yes, the Kindle Fire 2 and the Kindle Fire HD 7" look similar, and Amazon seriously have problems with their naming method, but a bit of research tells you that the Kindle Fire HD actually contains an HD resolution screen, 1280x800 for the 7" and 1920x1200 for the 8.9". Also, ONLY the Kindle Fire HD 7" and 8.9" models have a front-facing camera while the other models don't have one at all. If you want to be sophisticated about it, you can use working fastboot to identify the tablet.
+Note: if you know 100% that you have the right model, skip to Step 1 and begin the guide. This part is only for those with knowledge of fastboot and would like to confirm scientifically that they have the right model. You don't need to know how to use ADB or fastboot in order to successfullly complete the guide and install custom ROMs:
In CMD, type:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Hitting enter will return with <waiting for device>. If you connect your powered-off Kindle Fire HD 7" or 8.9" at this point, it will reboot into fastboot mode, and on CMD, it will return with "tate-xxx-xxx" for the 7" and "jem-xxx-xxx" for the 8.9". I cannot stress this enough, please know your stuff before you end up crying about how you made a simple mistake that cost you $200, or however many in other currencies, but I do know that universally, it's quite a lot of money.
===== 5. What is Android SDK, ADB, and Fastboot? =====
Android SDK is a package with the tools for an Android developer to modify devices and collect data to help them create builds and maintain a device. Included in the package is what we commonly use around here in the development world, called ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and Fastboot. ADB allows a computer to communicate with a device by means of a USB cable, allowing a developer to push and pull data between the two devices, and this is the way some root methods are discovered.
Fastboot is the term we use to refer to a diagnostic tool built into Android. This is because fastboot is the first thing a developer turns to when their device is bricked. Factory cables are designed to power the devices into fastboot, and that's all they're really good for. While ADB is for communication between two devices, pushing and pulling data, fastboot is all about writing data into the partitions on a device. We call this process "flashing". This is only for the 7 version of the device, the 8.9 version does not require the factory cable.
Generally, ADB commands in command prompts start with "adb" (i.e. "adb reboot bootloader" which commands a typical Android device to boot into bootloader mode, another name for fastboot mode). ADB commands can only be used when both devices are fully booted up, and ADB debugging is selected on the Android device. After the device boots into fastboot, the device no longer recognizes ADB commands, only fastboot commands. Likewise, in fastboot mode, commands begin with "fastboot" (i.e. "fastboot oem unlock" which unlocks the bootloader on many Android devices). While in fastboot mode, the only safe way to exit is by typing "fastboot reboot" although the usual power button will be fine for most cases.
On the Kindle Fire HD 7" and 8.9", you will notice that the fastboot commands look something like this: "fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot.img" ("flash" is the command to flash a file, "boot" is the partition to flash the file into, and "boot.img" is the image file containing the booting information). The reason why there's a "-i 0x1949" is simply because of the locked-down bootloader. After we install the 2nd-bootloader, this part commands the device to flash the files into the stock bootloader, because the 2nd-bootloader doesn't accept fastboot commands.
To install the Android SDK and be able to use ADB + fastboot, go to this link: Android SDK. After you hit download, just be patient, and you will need a video reference to help set up the package properly, so click here: Video on Installation of Android SDK. To check if it installed properly, once you're done with the video, open up a command prompt (for Windows, hold the Windows key + R, and type cmd, then hit Enter), and type either "adb" or "fastboot" and hit Enter. For both cases, you should get a block of text that tells you what each command does.
To check if your device can work with ADB, enable ADB on the device (may be called USB debugging), and connect it to the computer. If there are any drivers installing, let them finish. Then, on the command prompt, type "adb devices" and hit Enter. If your ADB drivers work, you should see a line of letters and characters. Same thing with fastboot. Always do this check before you start messing around to make sure your devices are receiving the commands.
===== 6. How do I boot into fastboot mode? =====
This relies on you having a working device (as long as it can boot at all, you're good). If you wish to enter fastboot mode to flash system images like new versions of TWRP or restore Amazon OS 8.1.4 if you've got freezing or bootloops, then you need a regular USB cable that came with the device, or any other mini-USB cable that fits the device and the computer. Again, you need to have Android SDK installed before you can use fastboot. Turn the device off, and leave it unplugged. Go to your computer, open command prompt, and type this:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Hit enter, and it should return with <waiting for device>. If it doesn't, your fastboot drivers aren't working. Install Android SDK and go from there. If it does, connect your turned-off Kindle to the computer. Two things will happen: one, the command prompt will show "jem-xxx-xxx" (something there), and two, your Kindle should reboot into fastboot mode. From here, you can begin using fastboot commands to flash to the device's partitions. To exit fastboot mode, after you finished flashing what you needed, type this:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
And that's all for the basics! Let's move on to the actual process.
Step 1: Rooting
+Note: Some users reported not being able to root on later software versions, so check for 8.1.4 in your Settings, if it's higher than that, you may have some trouble, which is why I provided 3 methods.
Before you can do anything else, you need to root the device first. Rooting is the process of acquiring superuser (administrator) access on a Linux system, allowing you to modify just about anything with regards to software. It is generally very safe to do, provided you follow the correct guides and you use the correct tools, and if there are no tools, the knowledge to manually root the device. On many other Android devices, rooting also installs a custom recovery, but the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is different. You must root first before you do any modifications.
Go to this thread: QEMU Root by sparkym3, and download the necessary attachments. Use any decompressing software to unzip the files, and install the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" ADB drivers (this may fail, no need to worry). Then jump to your device, go to Settings and turn on ADB, then plug it into your computer. At this time, your computer should report that the ADB Composite Interface has been installed. What this means is that your ADB drivers work. Go ahead and use that thread's instructions to root the device.
Alternatively, you can use this if the first method failed: Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry, same idea. Make sure your ADB drivers are working, and that ADB is turned on in Settings. Open the RunMe.bat file, choose option 1. Now it will ask for your Amazon account password to restore, go ahead and type in your password and proceed. After the device reboots, it will be sluggish, now run the first method again, and you'll be back to normal with root.
You can aso try this: Root Kindle Fire HD with Windows
To check if you're rooted, when the device is on, go to the Amazon Appstore, install "ES File Manager" or any other root application, you want to see the window asking for superuser permissions. Once it installs, open it, go to settings, and turn on root browsing. If it asks for superuser permissions, you have root access, and you can move on to the next step. If the root programs say you have root, but you don't see the window asking for the permission, remember to go to the app listing, and tap on superuser to initialize the daemon, then try to check for root again.
Recap:
1. Download the root tools from the threads
2. Proceed to root by using the provided tools
3. Check if you successfully have root access using any root application
Step 2: Grabbing Files and Backing Up
Once you're rooted successfully, you need to grab the files we'll need for the installation. Go to Hashcode's thread: Kindle Fire 2nd-bootloader + TWRP for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. Download ONLY two files: the TWRP recovery image, and the freedom-boot image. That's all, and transfer both of those to the root of the sdcard, now you can move on to Step 3: Installation if you wish to skip backing up.
I will go through the steps to backup. Remember that it is not mandatory that you do this; should you follow the guide very closely, you do not require backing up whatsoever. This just serves as an extraneous step for those who feel comfortable working with ADB and would like to participate in modding the device, in which case these files would come in handy in case the device is bricked. Again, it is NOT mandatory.
Connect the device to the computer through a normal USB cable, turn on ADB through settings. Open up the command prompt (CMD) on your computer: hold down the Windows key, and press R. This will open up Run, type "cmd" and hit Enter. Now, enter the following lines of code one-by-one, wait for a line to finish before going to the next one.
Code:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0boot0 of=/sdcard/boot0block.img"
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/boot of=/sdcard/stock-boot.img"
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/recovery of=/sdcard/stock-recovery.img"
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/system of=/sdcard/stock-system.img"
mkdir C:\KFHD8Backup
adb pull /sdcard/stock-boot.img/ [C:\KFHD8Backup]
adb pull /sdcard/stock-recovery.img/ [C:\KFHD8Backup]
adb pull /sdcard/stock-system.img/ [C:\KFHD8Backup]
Now open up the Computer folder, and in the C: drive you will find a folder called "KFHD8Backup" with all of those files that you just pulled in there. Once you're at this stage, you have finished backing up. Take that folder and put it somewhere safe, on a USB drive, or an external flash drive.
If you need to flash these to restore the device in case you have bricked it, boot into fastboot mode. Place the folder and the files in it back to the C: drive before attempting to restore (if you know how to use the cd command, feel free to change the location of the files). Once you're in fastboot, start with the first line of code to command CMD to locate the backups folder, then proceed with the second, one-at-a-time:
Code:
cd C:/KFHD8Backup
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot stock-boot.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery stock-recovery.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash system stock-system.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
+Note: Be patient, as some of the codes take a while due to the amount of data being transferred between the device and your computer. If nothing happens after you hit Enter on a line of code or it just hangs at nothing, close the command prompt, open it up again, and retry. It might seem scary, but if there are no codes being executed in the command prompt (you'll see data transfers with kB/s and such if there's communication), it's safe to unplug the cable or close the command prompt. Feel free to reboot your computer, then plug the cable in and try again.
Also, know that these files, when flashed through fastboot, will revert your device back to the state of when these backups were made, so once you have TWRP, these files are no longer important. The backups you make in TWRP will be just as useful, and can save you both time and patience. If, however, you want to revert to a completely stock Amazon OS software for warranty purposes, or to redo this process for any reason, they will come into play because these backups retain your apps and your settings. Otherwise, use the KFHD System Restore Tool to go completely stock.
After you have backed-up (optional), and you have the two needed files on the sdcard (TWRP image and freedom-boot image, ignore the Amazon OS and the stack override files), you can move on to step three.
Recap:
1. Go to Hashcode's 2nd-bootloader thread
2. Download both the required files and move them to sdcard
3. Use ADB to make backups (optional)
4. Use fastboot to restore the images you backed up if there are issues
Step 3: Installation
You might have noticed that Hashcode made a pretty extensive thread to help you flash the bootloader, but another coder has since developed an automatic app to do all the work for you: FireFlash. Go ahead and download the .apk file. Move that file to the sdcard, and on the device, install it using "ES File Manager" (tap on that file) or "Easy Installer" (after it finishes scanning, select it and install), both found on the Amazon Appstore. You will then find it in the applications listing, go ahead and open it.
The first thing you notice is that there are spots to plug in files for different partitions. This is where those files from Hashcode come into play. Plug the freedom-boot.img into the boot partition space, plug the TWRP recovery.img into the recovery partition, and make sure to hit "apply stack". If you are NOT on the 8.1.4 bootloader (you'll see red letters warning you), then hit the check box next to that to flash the 8.1.4 bootloader, otherwise you'll see a red screen after you reboot. If you don't see that warning, you're fine, move on.
Check that "disable recovery auto update" box, leave everything else alone, unplug the cable, and hit flash (the first option). You will see a progress window, and just hit OK. Then, turn off the device. Now, when you turn it on, this is the way to enter recovery every time: the moment you turn it on, you'll see the yellow Kindle title. Immediately hold down the Volume Up button (leftmost from the power button) before it turns blue, and once it does, count to three in your head and let go and you'll see the TWRP splash logo. Once you're in TWRP, you're done. Just hit reboot, and everything's finished. Now you can browse the 8.9" Development forum for custom ROMs.
If you want to save space, you can now go ahead and delete all the files we just used; you no longer have a need for any of them. Keep FireFlash, though, because in the future you might want to update TWRP, then leave everything blank, plug the update image into the recovery partition and hit flash. Only use Hashcode's TWRP builds as of now, because he specifically altered those builds to work on the Kindle Fire HD 7" and 8.9" so the official ones on the TWRP site won't work. If you flash those (especially the "blaze" codename), you will brick the device, so don't do it!
Recap:
1. Download FireFlash and install on device using file manager or installer
2. Plug in the required files in the correct areas, and check the necessary checkboxes
3. Flash, and boot into TWRP to confirm successful installation of both 2nd-Bootloader and TWRP recovery
Step 4: Flashing Custom ROMs
This is what you've been waiting for, the ability to load custom ROMs. You have a few choices at this point in time. This list contains (somewhat, if not) stable releases only:
1. CyanogenMod 11 by Hashcode (AOSP, Android 4.4 KitKat)
2. ParanoidAndroid Port by jb2kred (AOKP, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean)
3. PAC-man by goldflame09 (AOKP, hybrid of CM + PA, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean)
4. CM11/SGT7 by twa-priv (CM + Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 mods, Android 4.4 KitKat)
Once you have the .zip files for the ROMs with GApps (Google apps, like Play Store), place them on the sdcard, and turn off the device. Turn it on, hold Volume-Up before the logo turns blue, and enter TWRP. Once there, immediately do two things: make a backup, and after that, wipes: system, factory reset, cache, and Dalvik cache. After these two things are done, go ahead and flash the .zip file, and wait for it to finish. After it finishes, go ahead and again, wipe cache and Dalvik cache, then reboot. After you rebooted, wait 5 minutes, then reboot again, and you're all done!
Now, in case your custom ROM doesn't automatically include GApps, and you would know if you boot up and you don't see Play Store or Google Maps in the app drawer, follow this. Go to this link. You will notice a table, and on the left side, you see the CM version that corresponds to the Android version number. All the custom ROMs should use the row that corresponds to the Android version. For example, CM10.1 runs 4.2.2, CM10.2 runs 4.3, so click on the one that corresponds. If your ROM runs 4.2.2, use the 4.2.2 row, etc. After you finish downloading that .zip file, move it to the sdcard, and boot into TWRP. From there, if you want to be fancy, wipe cache and Dalvik cache before flashing, but you don't have to unless there are problems after you restart. If there are problems, like freezing on boot, or crashing, then boot back into TWRP and wipe the two cache partitions.
Generally, you only need to flash the file and you're done, but you can never be too safe. This also applies to ROMs: if you're moving from ROM to ROM, say Ubuntu Touch to CM10.1, you MUST wipe EVERYTHING except the sdcard itself, and this includes the "Factory Reset" option. However, if you're moving from one update of a ROM to another, say a nightly of CM10.1 to a newer nightly of CM10.1, you can just simply flash the update over the old one, no wiping needed (this is called dirty-flashing). However, again, if you notice problems afterward, simply boot back in TWRP and wipe the two cache partitions. Remember to always make backups before you make changes to an otherwise stable build. If there are issues that you can't seem to resolve, you can always restore back to the previous build.
Recap:
1. Download .zip for ROM + GApps and move to sdcard
2. Boot into TWRP, make backups, and wipe the necessary partitions
3. Flash ROM, and wipe cache + Dalvik cache, then reboot
4. Wait for 5 minutes after successful reboot, then reboot again
5. If there's no GApps for your ROM, use the link to download the proper version.
6. Move the file to sdcard, then boot into TWRP and flash.
7. Reboot, and if there are problems, reboot back into TWRP and wipe cache partitions.
Credits: Hashcode, fattire, and verygreen for the work on the bootloader, stanga72 for the app FireFlash, sparkym3 & prokennexusa & Bin4ry for their rooting methods, and myself for the creation of this guide.
This guide/tutorial was extremely helpful to me as a novice, just starting how to learn to modify my Fire HD 8.9". I'd like to suggest a few changes/enhancements to the guide:
1. In the NOTE paragraph just below the first paragraph you mention issues with 8.4.1. specifically you mention issues with this release but there is no indication if these issues will prohibit successful update if the guide is strictly followed. Also, a cable is mentioned. In other posts I have seen references that indicate that no cable is necessary with the Fire HD 8.9". In fact, one post mentions that using a cable may, in fact, possibly damage the Fire HD 8.9".
2. Because I'm so new at this I'm very paranoid about making a mistake. I've read the horror stories in many of the posts and I'd like to avoid these mistakes. And because I'm so new, my only experience is with the 8.4.1 release and unfortunately it is so new, I suspect, that the developers have not had time to verify that their applications are compatible. I am not complaining since I know that 99.9% of these good people do this out of the goodness of their heart, and not for monetary gain. However, I do wish this issue of software release version could be more fully addressed.
3. Just an example - The heading clearly states that this guide applies to the Fire HD 8.9". Very clear and difficult to misunderstand! In Step 3 Installation, FireFlash is mentioned with no reference to a Fire HD operating system release number. Can I safely assume then that this utility is compatible with 8.4.1? It may be that the answer would be obvious to a more experienced person but to someone like me(and from reading many, many posts there must be a bunch of folks out there just like me), with little experience in flashing, rooting, etc.,I'm at an impasse regarding should I proceed or not proceed Thank you..
There will have to be some changes to the method to install boot and recovery on both 8.4.1 and now people are receiving 8.4.3 all the present methods will break the system, unless you have a Rom waiting on your sdcard to flash afterwards.
rebelduke said:
This guide/tutorial was extremely helpful to me as a novice, just starting how to learn to modify my Fire HD 8.9". I'd like to suggest a few changes/enhancements to the guide:
1. In the NOTE paragraph just below the first paragraph you mention issues with 8.4.1. specifically you mention issues with this release but there is no indication if these issues will prohibit successful update if the guide is strictly followed. Also, a cable is mentioned. In other posts I have seen references that indicate that no cable is necessary with the Fire HD 8.9". In fact, one post mentions that using a cable may, in fact, possibly damage the Fire HD 8.9".
2. Because I'm so new at this I'm very paranoid about making a mistake. I've read the horror stories in many of the posts and I'd like to avoid these mistakes. And because I'm so new, my only experience is with the 8.4.1 release and unfortunately it is so new, I suspect, that the developers have not had time to verify that their applications are compatible. I am not complaining since I know that 99.9% of these good people do this out of the goodness of their heart, and not for monetary gain. However, I do wish this issue of software release version could be more fully addressed.
3. Just an example - The heading clearly states that this guide applies to the Fire HD 8.9". Very clear and difficult to misunderstand! In Step 3 Installation, FireFlash is mentioned with no reference to a Fire HD operating system release number. Can I safely assume then that this utility is compatible with 8.4.1? It may be that the answer would be obvious to a more experienced person but to someone like me(and from reading many, many posts there must be a bunch of folks out there just like me), with little experience in flashing, rooting, etc.,I'm at an impasse regarding should I proceed or not proceed Thank you..
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Thepooch said:
There will have to be some changes to the method to install boot and recovery on both 8.4.1 and now people are receiving 8.4.3 all the present methods will break the system, unless you have a Rom waiting on your sdcard to flash afterwards.
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I am aware of the changes, but I have not been caught up with the status of the methods and their effects on the tablets. I have placed warnings at the beginning of the guide.
I have two questions about Step 2 for backing up files.
1. Is boot0block.img ever needed? It looks like it is backed up, but it isn't referred to in the restore step (fastboot commands).
2. The "adb pull" commands don't work for me. For example, this error message displays: "remote object /sdcard/stock-boot.img' does not exist". But the files are definitely there.
Sorry about asking about 2! I was actually putting the brackets around the local folder, but I realize now that you only had them to indicate that parameter was optional. However, the error that was occurring before wasn't about the local file...it was about the .img file which did exist. I'm baffled because now if I put the brackets back, it only fails with an error about that, not about the .img file. I realize I'm not making much sense, but I can't reproduce it so that it says the same error that I first mentioned above in 2.
I'd still like to know about 1 though. Thanks.
EDIT: I did Step 3 - Installation. I booted into TWRP and did a backup. I assumed that I did not have to do any wipes or install of any other rom yet, i.e. I just wanted to boot the existing 8.1.4 rom that was already there. However, when I "reboot system" from TWRP, it goes into TWRP again instead of booting up the rom.
I tried doing a restore of what I just backed up, but the result is the same. So does this mean I was required to do the wipes and install of another rom, rather just booting up my existing one? Or is there some other step I'm missing to make it get out of TWRP?
sga999 said:
I have two questions about Step 2 for backing up files.
1. Is boot0block.img ever needed? It looks like it is backed up, but it isn't referred to in the restore step (fastboot commands).
2. The "adb pull" commands don't work for me. For example, this error message displays: "remote object /sdcard/stock-boot.img' does not exist". But the files are definitely there.
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Boot0block is backed up in the event something happens to that particular partition somewhere along the way, you will know if it does no wifi ect. Shift plus right click inside the folder that adb is located, select open command window here. Run all your commands from that cmd prompt. It will pull all those files to that folder location. Since you will know what folder it is to be pulled to this portion of the command can be omitted [C:\KFHD8Backup].
Thepooch said:
Boot0block is backed up in the event something happens to that particular partition somewhere along the way, you will know if it does no wifi ect. Shift plus right click inside the folder that adb is located, select open command window here. Run all your commands from that cmd prompt. It will pull all those files to that folder location. Since you will know what folder it is to be pulled to this portion of the command can be omitted [C:\KFHD8Backup].
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I realized more about the format of the 'adb pull' command and posted late last night. It's in my post above your response. Thank you for answering. Also, it's good to know about what boot0block is in case something fails later.
I also added another question there, wondering about why I can only boot into TWRP, not the stock rom I already had installed. I'm pointing that out again now, just because you(and others?) may not have seen it in my EDIT above.
Do a full wipe and flash a Rom.zip. Now you will need to
Code:
adb push Rom.zip /sdcard/
For obvious reasons just don`t wipe your sdcard .
Thepooch said:
Do a full wipe and flash a Rom.zip. Now you will need to
Code:
adb push Rom.zip /sdcard/
For obvious reasons just don`t wipe your sdcard .
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I can do that. But I'm curious to know why you're recommending this. Is it because I had problems booting up the old 8.1.4 rom and you just want me to try some other rom? Or is it that you know that what I did will never work, i.e. using FireFlash with the boot and recovery images and two checkmarks will never allow me to boot into the original rom?
Just "for fun", here's what I see when I try to boot. Times are approximate:
orange 2 seconds, blue 8 seconds, orange 30 seconds, totally black screen 2 seconds, orange 1 second (kind of flickers), blue 3 seconds, TWRP comes up.
My reason for wanting to do this is to "prepare" for going to CM10 (or other) "soon" but not quite yet. I'd like to keep the original rom for now and not wipe any data. Maybe this goal is impossible?
Thanks for your help.
sga999 said:
I can do that. But I'm curious to know why you're recommending this. Is it because I had problems booting up the old 8.1.4 rom and you just want me to try some other rom? Or is it that you know that what I did will never work, i.e. using FireFlash with the boot and recovery images and two checkmarks will never allow me to boot into the original rom?
Just "for fun", here's what I see when I try to boot. Times are approximate:
orange 2 seconds, blue 8 seconds, orange 30 seconds, totally black screen 2 seconds, orange 1 second (kind of flickers), blue 3 seconds, TWRP comes up.
My reason for wanting to do this is to "prepare" for going to CM10 (or other) "soon" but not quite yet. I'd like to keep the original rom for now and not wipe any data. Maybe this goal is impossible?
Thanks for your help.
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Your system is broken for some reason the present method just does that. Flash Hashcode`s 8.4.1 zip. Disable OTA`s with kindlefire FirstAide or Free your kindle http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198 or even Soupkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162973 . YOU MUST WIPE. Wipe factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe system, flash Rom.zip disable OTA`s before enabling wifi or you will go in circles.
Thepooch said:
Your system is broken for some reason the present method just does that. Flash Hashcode`s 8.4.1 zip. Disable OTA`s with kindlefire FirstAide or Free your kindle http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072198 or even Soupkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162973 . YOU MUST WIPE. Wipe factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe system, flash Rom.zip disable OTA`s before enabling wifi or you will go in circles.
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Thanks, Thepooch. If I have to wipe anyway, I may as well just go to CM10 now. The main thing I wanted to know was whether I had done something wrong or whether what I tried to do (i.e. not install a new rom and just boot into the original rom) cannot be accomplished by anyone. I think you are saying the latter, right?
I appreciate all the help you've given me!
sga999 said:
Thanks, Thepooch. If I have to wipe anyway, I may as well just go to CM10 now. The main thing I wanted to know was whether I had done something wrong or whether what I tried to do (i.e. not install a new rom and just boot into the original rom) cannot be accomplished by anyone. I think you are saying the latter, right?
I appreciate all the help you've given me!
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Well you got a free thanks so make sure you hit mine as well. I don`t believe you did anything wrong but I really could not tell you for sure. I have been stuck just where you are a couple times and I know I did everything right. Others I have helped became stuck the same way because Amazon has been diddling around with the boot for the last three updates. I can only assume that some encrypted part of the framework is running a stack check resulting in the system appearing broken. So yes it would be best to have something to flash before starting this process.
Thepooch said:
Well you got a free thanks so make sure you hit mine as well. I don`t believe you did anything wrong but I really could not tell you for sure. I have been stuck just where you are a couple times and I know I did everything right. Others I have helped became stuck the same way because Amazon has been diddling around with the boot for the last three updates. I can only assume that some encrypted part of the framework is running a stack check resulting in the system appearing broken. So yes it would be best to have something to flash before starting this process.
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Thepooch, it helps to know that you and others ran into this. I did read posts that were similar, but I never was sure if anyone found an answer or knew what went wrong. This is a friend's Kindle that she got in December. I got it rooted for her back then, and I did whatever was necessary to not get OTA's. So it's way back on release 8.1.4. So I don't think Amazon's last 3 updates would have any bearing on this. But who knows! Again, thanks.
sga999 said:
Thepooch, it helps to know that you and others ran into this. I did read posts that were similar, but I never was sure if anyone found an answer or knew what went wrong. This is a friend's Kindle that she got in December. I got it rooted for her back then, and I did whatever was necessary to not get OTA's. So it's way back on release 8.1.4. So I don't think Amazon's last 3 updates would have any bearing on this. But who knows! Again, thanks.
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You will have issues rolling it back that far, just saying there are changes that likely if not done properly will leave you stuck again. My suggestion is to flash 8.4.1 then create a solid backup when booted normal giving yourself a safety net in the event of a mishap.
Thepooch said:
You will have issues rolling it back that far, just saying there are changes that likely if not done properly will leave you stuck again. My suggestion is to flash 8.4.1 then create a solid backup when booted normal giving yourself a safety net in the event of a mishap.
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Thepooch, I'm not sure if this is interesting to you at all, but I experimented a little and learned something. As you suggested, I flashed 8.4.1 and decided to try an unusual step.
After I used Fire Flash yesterday and booted into TWRP, I immediately created a backup. But it turned out to be no good in the sense that restoring it did not help me fix the problem of not being able to boot into the 8.1.4 (old) rom (I could only boot into TWRP). But now that I was on 8.4.1, I did a restore of ONLY the data from that old 8.1.4 backup. It seems fine so far, except for Google Play app, which just exits as soon as I execute it.....it's not a big deal to fix that. (There may be other issues, but I haven't hit anything else yet).
So....it seems like something is bad in either the boot or the system portions of the backup. It's probably system since it has framework, which you had mentioned might be causing the problem. Again, this may not be interesting, but I thought I'd let you know.
Makes sense google play rarely works from my restored backups and your system was in good shape if you flashed the 8.4.1 zip prior to restoring data.
Installing Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 2nd-Bootloader + TWRP with 8.4.3
Has anyone attempted Installing Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 2nd-Bootloader + TWRP running 8.4.3? If so, were you successful? If you were successful did you follow the procedure defined here or did you have to deviate? If you had to deviate, what were the deviations? Thanks!
How to root kindle fire any version (including 8.4.3) ONE CLICK
Hi I need some help.
KFHD 8.9, non-us user, but bought at amazon, i am unsure of the exact version.
ADB worked ok, device showed there. BUT "fastboot devices" didnt really show anything at all. Still I went ahead with it. Rooted using bin4ry, qemu did not work at all, permission denied error.
I did everything up to the point of flashing the freedom-rom and twrp through fireflash. It did not have 8.1.4 bootloader, so I checked the box, checked the other one and left all else as is. It seemed to flash ok. Then I rebooted,,, and its stuck on orange kindlefire logo, forever. doesn't matter what volumes i hold. tried rebooting and everything.
Now I dont really know what to do... any ideas?
Getting errors trying to install the drivers from the QEMU zip file, so no device ( sdcard ) access from recovery and the Advanced...sideload option is not working either.
I'm on windows 8, when plugging in the KFHD89 to my laptop, I see the kindle show up, but I have the yellow explanation sign. When I try to update driver software, i get error it can't update Windows ADB.
Between windows 8 and ubuntu, I've been able to get fastboot working enough to get all the files loaded...but for the lift of me !!! my copy of CM10.1 and gapps.zip are not seen via recovery...AND...I get stuck at Blue boot logo...so I'm sort stuck in recovery and need to get drivers sorted between windows and/or ubuntu so I can copy the .zip files over.
EDIT: #6 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105 helped me out. I was starting ADB Sideload and connecting USB out of sequence. Followed directions and it worked.
NOTE: There have been multiple reports of devices with serial numbers containing VM190 or higher being shipped with DL-Mode disabled in BROM.
These devices cannot be unlocked using kamakiri.
These devices do not show up at all on USB when shorted.
After the old bootrom-exploit (amonet) we've been using for unlocking all these Fire-gadgets is closed in more recent Mediatek SOCs like the one used in the FireTV Stick 4K, @xyz` has done it again and found another bootrom-exploit.
Together we proudly present kamakiri for the FireTV Stick 4K.
Before proceeding make sure to read and understand this entire post.
Running this exploit requires a patched linux-kernel on the PC you are using.
We have put together a Live-ISO that already contains all prerequisites required for running kamakiri.
You can find the current version of the ISO at:
https://github.com/amonet-kamakiri/fireiso/releases
It can be burned to a CD or to a USB-flashdrive.
Current Version: kamakiri-mantis-v2.0.1.zip
You will need to open the device and remove the heatshield on the side without the antennas (2 square bricks).
NOTE: It is not required to desolder or force the shield off, it is just clipped onto a frame. (The attached picture may be a bit misleading, since it also has the frame removed)
You will need something for shorting (wire, aluminum foil etc.)
Boot the ISO
Download and extract the exploit package.
Open a terminal in the kamakiri directory
Run
Code:
./bootrom-step.sh
Short one of the points in the attached photo to ground (the cage of the shielding).
Ideally you want to use DAT0, since that is tiny it might be easier to short the point marked CLK instead.
It is very important that you use a piece of soft wire or aluminum foil or something similar for shorting. Don't use tweezers as that makes it incredibly easy to knock of the capacitor off the PCB and kill the board!
Connect the stick to your computer (while keeping it shorted)
The script should tell you to release the short and hit enter
Once finished run
Code:
./fastboot-step.sh
Your device will now reboot into TWRP
Important information
Don't flash boot/recovery images from FireOS (FlashFire, MagiskManager etc.)
TWRP will prevent updates from overwriting LK/Preloader/TZ, so generally installing an update should work without issues (only full updates, incremental updates won't work).
For ROM developers there is still an option to overwrite these, which should only be done after thorough testing and if needed (LK should never be updated).
It is still advised to disable OTA.
thanks to @hwmod for the picture
thanks to @Sus_i for providing an update.bin
thanks to @zeroepoch for developing aftv2-tools
Contributors
k4y0z, xyz`
Source Code: https://github.com/amonet-kamakiri/
There are three options for interacting with TWRP:
A mouse via USB-OTG
TWRP commandline via adb: https://twrp.me/faq/openrecoveryscript.html
Via /cache/recovery/command
Example for /cache/recovery/command:
Code:
echo "--update_package=/path/to/zipfile" > /cache/recovery/command
echo "--wipe_cache" >> /cache/recovery/command
reboot recovery
Should you somehow end in a bootloop, TWRP contains a special boot menu that will be displayed when you boot the stick with an OTG-cable connected.
It will give you 5 seconds to hit cancel and stay in TWRP or reboot into the OS otherwise.
NOTE:This will only work if the boot-exploit is still there.
Changelog:
Version 2.0.1 (04.03.2022)
Fix Boot Menu on TWRP-Install
Version 2.0 (02.03.2022)
Update PL and TZ
Update TWRP to 3.6.1_9-0
Add support for boot-recovery and boot-fastboot
Add support for fused devices with FireOS < 6.2.8.7
Version 1.2 (20.10.2019)
Update TZ from 6.2.6.6
Add support for updating via TWRP
Version 1.1 (17.10.2019)
Add delay to properly flush data to EMMC
Yesss!!! Thanks.
Mother of GOD.
Can't believe.
And can't wait for a clean Android TV Rom.
It will be amazing since I need to use an American account to use this fire stick 4k in my country.
Complete, no issues... Great job! Thanks for the live USB, could not have made this easier!
@k4y0z I wonder why this cannot be done in Ubuntu?
I'm able to install pyusb with:
Code:
sudo apt-get install python-usb python3-usb
And then the scripts start. Is due the kernel patch?
BTW: good work I still looking at the exploit in github and looks awesome lol.
Rortiz2 said:
@k4y0z I wonder why this cannot be done in Ubuntu?
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Running this exploit requires a patched linux-kernel on the PC you are using.
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If you patch your kernel, there is no reason it wouldn't work on ubuntu.
I love the option to go into TWRP on boot with an OTG.... Fantastic!
Thanks to everyone involved. So happy to get some control over the 4k!
Can someone explain how to get the shield off?
rbox said:
Can someone explain how to get the shield off?
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The heatsink and shield come off together, they are clipped on.
Start levering it up from the narrow side.
@k4y0z
Excellent work as always!!! :highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive:
Now, any chance that you can create a fastboot exploit such that there'd be no need to open the case? Same story with Fire TV2 (tank), fastboot exploit?
Keep the good stuff coming!!!
Is this something that Amazon can fix with future updates? I am holding off until we have a more refined rom..
rootuser11 said:
Is this something that Amazon can fix with future updates? I am holding off until we have a more refined rom..
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No, the only way they can fix it is with a new hardware revision.
Does this permanently install anything? If I reboot after getting into TWRP the first time with fastboot the hacked fastboot splashscreen doesn't come back, it just boots FireOS normally with no options to boot TWRP.
Getting off the heatsink was a bit daunting especially because I didn't know there was also a sticky pad holding it on. Also spent ages trying to short the DAT0 point, got fed up and got it first time with CLK. Now I just need a rom to install!
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Does this permanently install anything? If I reboot after getting into TWRP the first time with fastboot the hacked fastboot splashscreen doesn't come back, it just boots FireOS normally with no options to boot TWRP.
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Everytime i boot from power off with a OTG it gives the option for TWRP. It installed TWRP recovery. From there you can install root.
Try
ADB reboot recovery
bibikalka said:
@k4y0z
Excellent work as always!!! :highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive:
Now, any chance that you can create a fastboot exploit such that there'd be no need to open the case? Same story with Fire TV2 (tank), fastboot exploit?
Keep the good stuff coming!!!
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Unfortunately the fastboot bug cannot be used like that on the 4K or we probably would have done so from the start
I will look into the FireStick 2 when I get the time, but given the fastboot-bug is LK-Version specific and can be easily patched, I am unsure if it's worth the effort.
Michajin said:
Everytime i boot from power off with a OTG it gives the option for TWRP. It installed TWRP recovery. From there you can install root.
Try
ADB reboot recovery
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I’m guessing I have to actually install TWRP once inside TWRP the first time? I don’t have an OTG cable so never did anything once inside the first time.
Hi. Tried to install lineage yesterday (didn't go well at all). After that car crash I did a factory reset to get back to scratch. However, I cannot reinstsll Netflix now. Google play protect seems to be fine so I'm not sure what is wrong now.
Edit: Google pointed me in the wrong direction. I seen to have lost the certification when I tried to install lineage. What do I need to do to fix this?
Is the problem due to me unlocking the bootloader or would cleaning the cache/data on Google play fix this?
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Is the problem due to me unlocking the bootloader or would cleaning the cache/data on Google play fix this?
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Play Protect has nothing to do with it. Your Bootloader in unlocked so you are failing Safetynet. Are you on OOS now or LOS? It's not clear in your post because you said you installed LOS and then did a Factory Reset. That would leave you still on LOS. But you also said back to scratch. So are you on OOS or LOS?
Relocking your Bootloader is possible on both OOS or LOS. That fixes the Safetynet issue either way. Or you can use Magisk on either to fix the Safetynet issue too.
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Play Protect has nothing to do with it. Your Bootloader in unlocked so you are failing Safetynet. Are you on OOS now or LOS? It's not clear in your post because you said you installed LOS and then did a Factory Reset. That would leave you still on LOS. But you also said back to scratch. So are you on OOS or LOS?
Relocking your Bootloader is possible on both OOS or LOS. That fixes the Safetynet issue either way. Or you can use Magisk on either to fix the Safetynet issue too.
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I couldn't install twrp as it didn't recognise the image file so couldn't proceed with lineage. (Have to say the install guide expect the user to really know a heck of a lot of stuff that should be in the guides). Ended up doing a factory reset back to OOS 9.0.5 (I think that is the latest stock version).
So locking the bootloader would fix this issue? It only seems like Netflix is being cranky.
Not rooted so I don't I can use magisk.
Eggstones said:
I couldn't install twrp as it didn't recognise the image file so couldn't proceed with lineage. (Have to say the install guide expect the user to really know a heck of a lot of stuff that should be in the guides). Ended up doing a factory reset back to OOS 9.0.5 (I think that is the latest stock version).
So locking the bootloader would fix this issue? It only seems like Netflix is being cranky.
Not rooted so I don't I can use magisk.
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Magisk is the root method, and also used to fix Safetynet issues. You would need TWRP installed though.
Locking the Bootloader right now will fix the issue you are having. It will also factory reset your phone again, so be prepared for that.
That said, installing TWRP is easy if you follow the guides carefully and avoid the obvious pifalls, or simply trying to use the wrong TWRP is a common issue.
In case you still want to try LOS:
This TWRP:
Download twrp-3.3.1-0-oneplus3.img
Follow this guide from funkwizard:
Flashing TWRP Recovery
Adjust the following settings on the phone:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
USB Debugging:
On your phone go to Settings > About phone > Tap on Build number 7 times. This will enable Developer options. Now go back to Settings > Developer options > Enable USB debugging
Enable OEM Unlocking:
On your phone go to Settings > Developer options. Then enable the 'OEM Unlocking' option and make sure that from now on, OEM unlocking option is enabled before you reboot. Sometimes, it might get disabled itself.
Enable Advanced Reboot:
On your phone go to Settings > Developer options. Then enable the 'Advanced Reboot' option.
Place TWRP image in the Platform Tools folder in C:\adb
Then boot into fastboot/bootloader mode on your phone by holding volume up + power or selecting the reboot to bootloader via advanced reboot options.
Open a new command prompt in the platform tools folder and run the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery (file name).img
Once the flash has completed, Don't use the "Fastboot Reboot" Command Instead unplug your phone then Manually boot it into recovery by keeping Power + Volume Down button pressed, or you can also use the command:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
/Guide.
Just to be clear, when you fastboot flash the TWRP image i linked you to, the command will be:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1-0-oneplus3.img
Make sure your phone is actually in fastboot mode when you do this. Just follow the guide. (On Windows 10 a command prompt window can be opened in the platform tools folder by typing 'cmd' in the Address Bar in that folder, using Windows Explorer).
Once you have flashed TWRP, you do need to boot straight into that Recovery. If you boot into the OS, the stock Recovery will overwrite TWRP again. (follow the guide).
Once you are in TWRP, swipe to 'allow modifications'. (If you decide to go down the custom ROM path you will need to Format /Data and Wipe Partitions, then connect to your PC and transfer any zips you need to install to Internal Storage).
You will have to decide for yourself whether you want to be rooted with Magisk. While it can be used to fix Safetynet issues, it's not needed for that. If you want root access, flash Magisk. If you don't want root, don't. Simple.
Let's say for arguments sake you don't want to be rooted and have sucessfully installed TWRP. Next step would be to install LOS. Assuming you want a stable ROM, it would be LOS 16 you install. So you would flash the latest build of that along with Gapps and the second Zip in this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78433987&postcount=3 which is:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Yy...2YSyxEXNXWolH5 (sec-patch-2019-08-01.zip)
That zip takes care of one Safetynet problem. (CTS Profile).
Once you have LOS setup you can relock your Bootloader. That then takes care of the remaining Safetynet issue.
Clear Cache/Data on the Play Store App and reboot. Use the 'Root and Safetynet Checker' App to test Safetynet status. Once it shows 'Passed', Netflix and Banking Apps (Including Google Pay) that rely on Safetynet will all work.
Or stay on OOS and relock your Bootloader. Only you know what you want, although it seems that after our previous discussions you are ready to dip your toes into the custom ROM scene. Don't let some early setbacks deter you. You're almost there.
At the moment I'm just trying to get back to where I started. Funk wizards guide is slightly different from the one on the lineage wiki page. I got as far as installing twrp but got only an error message (something on the lines can't load image). Not sure if that's due to adb being wrongly installed or the image being in the wrong folder. Don't think the wiki page mentioned advanced boot mentioned above. Slightly surprised that my banking apps work fine but not Netflix. You would have thought they would be more 'cranky'.
Been trying again today to do this and am failing massively. Everything seemed fine till I tried to do a backup with helium. Helium is not recognising my OnePlus 3t. Tried to install the drivers that comes with the phone but stopped it after the instal had gone on for about 30 minutes.
Tried the ADB route but the command line doesn't recognise the command. Not sure how to check if it is installed prooerly. Can't remember how I did on my old laptop but on my new hp it doesn't seem to have worked. Remember it being very straightforward so don't understand why it has failed this time
ADB was installed using the lineage page's instructions.
Eggstones said:
Been trying again today to do this and am failing massively. Everything seemed fine till I tried to do a backup with helium. Helium is not recognising my OnePlus 3t. Tried to install the drivers that comes with the phone but stopped it after the instal had gone on for about 30 minutes.
Tried the ADB route but the command line doesn't recognise the command. Not sure how to check if it is installed prooerly. Can't remember how I did on my old laptop but on my new hp it doesn't seem to have worked. Remember it being very straightforward so don't understand why it has failed this time
ADB was installed using the lineage page's instructions.
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Here's a way to test that ADB can connect to your phone:
- open a PowerShell (a more modern version of CMD) session by right-clicking on the folder where you extracted the ADB files (the folder that contains adb.exe).
- type (without the quotes) ".\adb version". That will tell you the version of ADB your running and that you can execute the command.
- connect your phone to your PC then type ".\adb devices" on your PC. You should get a prompt on your phone asking if you want to trust your PC - say yes. Then you'll get the ID of your phone listed on your PC if everything works ok.
If that all works but just typing "adb devices" doesn't, then that means you haven't set up the of environment settings properly on your PC.
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BillGoss said:
Here's a way to test that ADB can connect to your phone:
- open a PowerShell (a more modern version of CMD) session by right-clicking on the folder where you extracted the ADB files (the folder that contains adb.exe).
- type (without the quotes) ".\adb version". That will tell you the version of ADB your running and that you can execute the command.
- connect your phone to your PC then type ".\adb devices" on your PC. You should get a prompt on your phone asking if you want to trust your PC - say yes. Then you'll get the ID of your phone listed on your PC if everything works ok.
If that all works but just typing "adb devices" doesn't, then that means you haven't set up the of environment settings properly on your PC.
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Sorry but I do not follow. Type where? If I right click on the folder there is nothing opening up where I can write the command in. Only the normal file options show up.
If I search for it using the windows 10 search function I can start it but it doesn't recognise ./adb as a command. So where have I gone wrong?
@Eggstones
Sorry, I meant to say shift-right-click on the folder and then select "Open PowerShell window here" from the menu.
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Thanks. That worked. I have version 1.0.41.
So now the question is why isn't it recognising my phone. I can see it when I go into the file explorer and open all subfolders.
Eggstones said:
Thanks. That worked. I have version 1.0.41.
So now the question is why isn't it recognising my phone. I can see it when I go into the file explorer and open all subfolders.
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What worked?
1. typing "./adb version"
2. typing "adb version"
3. typing "./adb devices"
And please quote my post otherwise I can't tell that you've replied.
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BillGoss said:
What worked?
1. typing "./adb version"
2. typing "adb version"
3. typing "./adb devices"
And please quote my post otherwise I can't tell that you've replied.
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Sorry. Yes all of the above. Have now managed to back up the phone (ok didn't get a promt to confirm backup but it seems to have worked). Not sure why I need to write "./adb" to make the commands work but is seems to have done the trick.
Let's see if I can get lineage on the phone now.
And thanks again for your help and patience
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Sorry. Yes all of the above. Have now managed to back up the phone (ok didn't get a promt to confirm backup but it seems to have worked). Not sure why I need to write "./adb" to make the commands work but is seems to have done the trick.
Let's see if I can get lineage on the phone now.
And thanks again for your help and patience
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Glad you got it working. But you said that all three commands worked, the second of which had just "adb version", then said you had to use ./adb. If the second one worked then just plain adb should work all the time.
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Glad you got it working. But you said that all three commands worked, the second of which had just "adb version", then said you had to use ./adb. If the second one worked then just plain adb should work all the time.
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For some reason ADB is only recognised as a command if I use ./ In front of it . No idea why but at least it is working. Will try to do the ROM tomorrow.
There might be crying
Eggstones said:
For some reason ADB is only recognised as a command if I use ./ In front of it . No idea why but at least it is working. Will try to do the ROM tomorrow.
There might be crying
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That means you haven't set up the Windows environment properly.
The setup instructions in https://wiki.lineageos.org/adb_fastboot_guide.html say:
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On Windows 10:
Open the Start menu, and type “advanced system settings”
Select “View advanced system settings”
Click on the Advanced tab
Open the “Environment Variables” window
Select the Path variable under “System Variables” and click the “Edit” button
Click the “Edit Text” button
Append ;%USERPROFILE%\adb-fastboot\platform-tools to the end of the existing Path definition (the semi-colon separates each path entry)
Can you share:
1. What your Windows Path looks like (screenshot?) and
2. The full path of the folder where you installed ADB
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BillGoss said:
That means you haven't set up the Windows environment properly.
The setup instructions in https://wiki.lineageos.org/adb_fastboot_guide.html say:
Can you share:
1. What your Windows Path looks like (screenshot?) and
2. The full path of the folder where you installed ADB
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Will post that later. When I set it up I followed that guide, but wouldn't be surprised if the pathway thing is wrong as it is a bit opaque in my view.
BillGoss said:
That means you haven't set up the Windows environment properly.
The setup instructions in https://wiki.lineageos.org/adb_fastboot_guide.html say:
Can you share:
1. What your Windows Path looks like (screenshot?) and
2. The full path of the folder where you installed ADB
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I think I know what's gone wrong.
Pathway: C:\platform-tools
I'm guessing that is the line that should be in the environmental variables...
Eggstones said:
I think I know what's gone wrong.
Pathway: C:\platform-tools
I'm guessing that is the line that should be in the environmental variables...
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I'd be very surprised if C:\platform-tools is the correct path unless that's actually where you put the unzipped folder.
And kjien\adb... is definitely not right (doesn't include a drive name).
If you use Windows Explorer and select the folder that contains the ADB files and then click on the "Copy path" icon in the menu ribbon (next to the Copy and Paste buttons), then the clipboard will have the correct path.
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I'd be very surprised if C:\platform-tools is the correct path unless that's actually where you put the unzipped folder.
And kjien\adb... is definitely not right (doesn't include a drive name).
If you use Windows Explorer and select the folder that contains the ADB files and then click on the "Copy path" icon in the menu ribbon (next to the Copy and Paste buttons), then the clipboard will have the correct path.
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That is what I did to get the path. So should C:\platform-tools replace kjien\adb to make it work?