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PrimeTime Reviews
dsmitty166 said:
Tried the other two methods without any success...but this one is the only one that works!!
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dsmitty166 said:
You have done great work here. Top notch, the crazy thing is, even after trying to root about 6 times and being unsuccessful, I wasn't at all worried when I started PrimeTime.
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Smurph82 said:
Everything went great I had lost root during the ICS ota and this fixed everything. Thanks -viperboy-
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currentuserjade said:
Asus should send you a commission check, PrimeTime is the only reason I didn't return the TFP today!!! Thanks again!!!
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I do not have a TF101 anymore, but it has been reported that you can root the latest ICS update via option 1. Do so at your own risk! And PLEASE don't flash recovery if you're not on a Prime. That option is ONLY for TF201's!!
THIS WILL NOT ROOT .21 AT THIS TIME!!
Introducing viperMOD PrimeTime! An automated rooting program for your Asus Transformer Prime TF201 (ICS or HC supported) and the Asus Transformer TF101. It is very simple and easy to use with extra features that other root methods don't have. Works on Prime's that lost root with the ICS OTA! Now, here is how it works...
Download the .zip
Plug in your Transformer and make sure to install the drivers located in the included .zip (unless you can already adb into your device, then no need for drivers)
Kill Asus Sync and Splashtop! - very important!!
Make sure you have NO OTHER ANDROID DEVICES connected via USB!
If on Linux, you may need to do "chmod a+x /path/to/primetime/primetime.sh" (no quotes)
Run the viperMOD PrimeTime.exe and choose an option.
After rooting, download OTA Root Keeper from the Market!
???
Profit?
It's as simple as that! I have tested this about 30 times (both rooting and unrooting) and it works just fine! I would HIGHLY recommend downloading Voodoo Root Keeper!! Any issues or questions, please feel free to post here! Enjoy your rooted Prime
Things you should NOT do!
Try to root with the Transformer in the dock
Use a USB extension cable
Not download OTA Root Keeper
Not follow directions
Updated 5.9.12 - v4.6
Replaced OLD CWM recovery with latest TWRP 2.1
Fixed sparkym3's donate link
HC root based on NachoRoot by jcase and TeamAndIRC.
ICS root based on TPSparkyRoot by sparkym3.
Latest ICS root based on https://github.com/saurik/mempodroid by Saurik.
Download
Windows (v4.6): Main Link, Mirror 1, Mirror 2
Linux/Unix (v4.1 - update coming soon!): http://bit.ly/PrimeTime_v4_1_Linux
Changelog
Code:
[B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 2.22 - v4.5[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B]
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[*][*]Added Asus Unlock Tool install and automated CWM flash
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[B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.25 - v4.1[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B]
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[*]Fixed an issue where people couldn't root, even on latest OTA. The problem was a copy of su in /system/bin (or in some cases /system/xbin) that had the wrong permissions. The fix is to remove it, repush, and set correct permissions on it.
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[B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.24 - v4[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B]
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[*]Support latest OTA (.11) and up! This should (hopefully) stick around a while because of the exploit used!
[*]Code clean up
[*][B]TIP:[/B] I would recommend just updating to .11.1 from [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452933"]here[/URL] (make sure you download the large 300+MB file) and follow those directions and then try rooting. That is what I did and v4 worked on that just fine :)
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[B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.22[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B]
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[*]Added Linux/Unix version
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[*]Added a line of code to (hopefully) fix failed rooting. This was likely caused by root failing and not undoing the code (my script has always done that on a failed root, I assume most people who are having problems now did it by hand before?)
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[B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.12 - v3[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B]
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[*]Supports ICS root method (as well as alt. root method, used on TF101 and Prime's on HC)
[*]Better busybox install
[*]Better su binary and Superuser app removal (checks /data for Superuser if you updated it in Market)
[*]More code enhancements and cleanup
[*]Added donate menu [because you guys love us :D]
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[B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.10 - v2[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B]
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[*]Name changed to PrimeTime (thanks xda user whose name I need to find!)
[*]Installs busybox upon rooting
[*]Fix bug where superuser and binary weren't removed
[*]Removes superuser.apk from /data/app if updated from Market
[*]Gives you sysro and sysrw (type that into a terminal/adb shell for quick rw/ro /system)
[*]Code enhancements and cleanup
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[B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.4 - v1[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B]
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[*]Initial Release
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FAQ
Q. Do I need ADB?
A. Yes, but you don't need to set it up or anything. I have packaged it as part of the .exe and it should work just fine.
Q. Will I not be able to OTA?
A. No, rooting doesn't affect OTA whatsoever. It's actually reverse - OTA affects root. You will still get update notifications when updates drops, but you WILL loose root if you update. Download Voodoo Root Keeper to keep root if you take the next OTA! The only way rooting would possibly affect an OTA is if, once rooted, you delete the certificates and modify the build.prop (and other things) that don't allow the OTAs to come through.
Q. Will this work on ICS and/or HC?
A. Yes, it now supports both. The ICS root method may work on HC Prime's and TF101's but I haven't gotten reports on that yet.
Q. The program doesn't do anything! WTF?!
A. Did you enable USB Debugging like the program told you too? [Settings > Developer Options] I hope you also installed the drivers, since the program told you to do that too. Once that is all set, the program will continue. If you're still having issues, please try this:
Originally Posted by Swiftks
Here's what I did to resolve the auto driver install by Windows 7, which does not allow for adb interface:
Prime:
1) Turn USB Debugging ON (Settings -> Developer Options)
2) Allow installation of non-market apps (Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources)
3) Uncheck Launch ASUS Sync (Settings -> Accounts & sync)
PC (Windows 7 x64):
4) Connect Prime to PC via USB & drivers automatically installed. *Note: Prime is only visible under "Portable Devices" in Device Manager.
5) Download the ViperMod .zip for Windows from the OP.
6) In Device Manager, right click on Transformer Prime TF201 (under portable devices), and choose Update Driver Software.
7) Choose Browse My Computer for Driver Software.
8) Choose Let Me Pick A List of Device Drivers on My Computer
9) If you see MTP USB Device on the next screen under ASUS Android MTP Device, choose it and click next. If you don't see this, then maybe try selecting "Have Disk" and pointing to the drivers folder in ViperMod (MTP file perhaps??).
10) Windows will install driver and and you should now also see a separate tier under Device Manager labeled, ASUS Android Devices -> ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface. If you see this you are good to go and can run the adb vipermod root process.
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If you still need help with the driver install, this video tutorial might help.
Q. Why add busybox and Superuser.apk to /system? I don't want that ****!
A. Sorry I can't please you. Busybox is important because it adds many commands to the device that it doesn't have (it doesn't have basic commands like 'copy' or 'grep' [a type of find]). When you install ROMs on other devices, you have busybox. It will be necessary to things I have coming down the pipe As far as Superuser getting installed to /system, you'd have to go out of your way to uninstall it. In /data, it's easy to uninstall and if you master reset, root wouldn't work because there is no app, upon reboot, that would manage apps requesting root access.
Sweet
10 char
Awesome!
Sent from my Galaxy S2
You sir are a star
Props also to justin case and team
Thanks. With you, Jcase, Diamondback2010, Biggem, and any others I forgot on board for the Prime. Developement is gonna be sick for this platform. in just a day or 2 we went from no root or developement to now stuff popping out the woodworks. Glad to see you all on board and now all the former Prime detractors want to come back seeing how things changed so quickly for the better. can't wait to see what you guys come up with as far as ROMS, mods, tweaks, etc..
maybe come out with the Viper V-12 overclocking package. boost these 4 cores to 1.8-2Ghz a piece and gpu boost
Iam newhere and with the prime.
Can someone explane how to do?
Download thefile on pc andthen?
How connect prime?
And what to do? When need pc suit cant find it onasus site?
Thnx in advance
Thanks guys, much appreciated. Hopefully this will work with ICS but time will tell.
Thanks, this made it a lot easier for about 90% of the xda TP community.
(47.3% of all statistics are made up on the spot
I wish I waited like an hour to root mine, this would've been out lol. Well, at least it's a much more user friendly technique now!
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA Premium.
Nicely.
I was very disappointed the other day by learning the encryption of the bootloader, and I almost canceled the pre-command of my TF Prime, and now thanks to you (JCase, -viperboy- and the others ), I will rooted my Prime.
Thank's again all.
philos64 said:
Nicely.
I was very disappointed the other day by learning the encryption of the bootloader, and I almost canceled the pre-command of my TF Prime, and now thanks to you (JCase, -viperboy- and the others ), I will rooted my Prime.
Thank's again all.
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That's not an issue anymore.. Asus is working on an unlock tool, similar to HTC!
Nice progress ahead!!!!!
NICE PROGRESS AHEAD!!!!! excellent tool, couldn't be simpler thanks Viper.
Coming from the incredible forums it's great to see you here too viper! And thanks for the program.
Awesome, after lurking in theseforums for 2 years and learning as much as I can about the android platform, rooting numerous devices, I feel like with the TFP that I finally have an opportunity to give back and tools like this are making this possible. Thanks to OP, and jcase and all those involved in this outstanding effort... Once that unlock tool shows up the game shall begin in force!
-Element
Sent from my TF201 through a rift in time and space
I get this window. Is it ok? or something goes wrong? I still cannot install superuser :/
orzech.miron said:
I get this window. Is it ok? or something goes wrong? I still cannot install superuser :/
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It sits there after doing what? Are you sure you have the drivers installed? That's probably why it is hanging.
Everyone else, thanks for the kind words! I had a cool suggestion for a new name for this from another user, do we think Primer is OK? I picked it just because you start with primer when you paint so I figured since you start with this tool before you can do other root stuff, the name was fitting. Feedback?
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-viperboy- said:
It sits there after doing what? Are you sure you have the drivers installed? That's probably why it is hanging.
Everyone else, thanks for the kind words! I had a cool suggestion for a new name for this from another user, do we think Primer is OK? I picked it just because you start with primer when you paint so I figured since you start with this tool before you can do other root stuff, the name was fitting. Feedback?
Primer is a great name..... well done Viper
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk
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Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
you da man Viper!!!
orzech.miron said:
I get this window. Is it ok? or something goes wrong? I still cannot install superuser :/
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check your device manager and make sure you see ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface. if you do not, download the drivers and make sure you can get it goin! Pmsg me if you still need help
Related
Indirect is proud to present you with ADB Hijacker
Note: This modification will remove any custom clrbootcount.sh scripts
Alright, what this application does, is hijacks adb using a root version instead which means from now on, you can do "adb remount" and things like that. This comes with all the needed files within the app and it also extracts them so no worries!
After you run the app once and click that magical button then you can reboot and you will have adb autostart as root so you can even uninstall the app afterwards. As of now, we do not have automount killed. However: I learned that adb stays on even while in usb mode.
Download Link:
Here
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Benefits and change log:
Benefits:
Code:
You can now rerun the rooting script to apply whatever modifications you missed out on
You can now apply any mod using adb instead of file explorer
You can remount your system by just using "adb remount" instead of using a file explorer
Changelog:
Code:
2.0: Included needed files for extract / included busybox installer
1.0: Initial Release
Credits:
Code:
brianf21 for showing me how to extract files from an apk so now you can install directly from the app and nothing else is needed except root.
Nemith for the adb daemon
Myself for the app, hijack method, and testing
puellanivis from IRC for being terrible at communication and also help with a few of the commands
This one is mine as well.
damn you, I am taking this one for video! click comment for video
Firstly,
Thanks Indirect, you make my Nook a joy to use. Many thanks also to Albertwertz - your Youtube videos are helping a noob like me get up to speed with this Android experience.
Can't post this in the Developer thread (still under 10 posts) but there seems to be a problem running the nookandzergy.bat file whilst running the ADB Hijacker. I'm getting a dos error:
"Your device was found to be rooted. Which is bothersome. However: I will see if you happen to have the proper modification installed to continue to use this script:"
followed by
"goto was not expected at this time".
Having a quick look at the bat file I can't see where %adbr% is being set to "yes".
Update: After making sure adb hijack was running, I tweaked the batch file, forcing adbr=yes. The script then worked and allowed me to replace the SystemUI.apk to remove the B&N Home button. Not sure how Indirect intends to set the variable properly, but by adding:
set adbr=yes
above the line:
if %adbr%==yes goto N1
Allowed by to re-run the rest of the root process
Another thing I did notice when testing the script was that by selecting "N" to the "Do you want to replace the systemUI to have a perm back / menu button on status bar and have the N button goto home on first click?" question the script errors with a -N7 not found.
I am having the same problem. I followed the video that albert posted and even opened up the cmd line to double check my adb remout. Everything worked fine till i get:
"Your device was found to be rooted. Which is bothersome. However: I will see if you happen to have the proper modification installed to continue to use this script:"
followed by
"goto was not expected at this time".
I don't know if Nook&Zergy is setup to support the adbd hijack yet. But that is the most likely answer. Or in particular, you might not have the newest N&Z as well.
I also wanted to momentarily divert the thread, and mention that snowball-mod already includes this adb-hijack, so it is unnecessary to run it on snowball-mod. (However, Indirect worked with me to ensure that it wouldn't hose anything if you did.)
Before I ran nz, i downloaded the latest from Indirect's original root thread. If the updated one isn't using that link, then where do I find it?
Indirect and I were up kinda late last night working on this and he made several modification on my nook zergy extraction that he may have forgotten to make when he remade his and uploaded it for everyone. Here is a link to the mod he made of the latest nook zerg on my pc. This may have something that the new one doesnt that he forgot to do. I am sure he will fix the code soon, but until then, download and try this: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24100179/Nookie/NookandZergy.bat
this is the nook zergy bat file he modified. copy it and replace the bat file in your new nook zergy extraction and see if it runs right with this app
This is only temporary, dont use this after he fixes it
That did the trick! Thanks Albert!
I just got my nook & I don't understand the programming that you are talking about. But if you both were up late working on the root script (assuming). Just an FYI once I finished w/ the driver loads & started loading the root script, my device wouldn't show up, did a factory reset 3 times, as well as removing any usb traces etc... finally got it to take & all the red stopped & never loaded in the gapps, launchers etc... I reloaded it again & it says that I am rooted, but having a heck of a time w/ Titanium doesn't want to accept any of the
devicemanager .apk stuff. Sorry for no tech terms, Indirect & Albert Thank you so much for making this easy. Loved the video, really helped a ton. Just wanted to say thanks & let you know of the glitch.
I got it loaded now it is not recognizing the sd card 4 Titanium. I have done several of your factory reset, as well as the b&n reset still nada even put in 4 different cards. Happy New Year & Thanks for any help
TRI
did this today, easy, took 5 minutes. Grateful for all this
I'm a little bit confused, my nook updated to 1.41, i've tried downloading adb hijacker to my nook, but it won't open, what am I doing wrong?
Edit: What exactly do I need to do to block the updates and allow my nook to use the android market again?
I'm a pathetic no0b, and I tried downloading the ADB hijacker to my nook, but it won't open. What do I need to do to fix this?
Thank you.
ETA the Nook updated the other day.
Indirect said:
Indirect is proud to present you with ADB Hijacker
Note: This modification will remove any custom clrbootcount.sh scripts
Alright, what this application does, is hijacks adb using a root version instead which means from now on, you can do "adb remount" and things like that. This comes with all the needed files within the app and it also extracts them so no worries!
After you run the app once and click that magical button then you can reboot and you will have adb autostart as root so you can even uninstall the app afterwards. As of now, we do not have automount killed. However: I learned that adb stays on even while in usb mode.
Download Link:
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absolutely awesome!
Guys, this doesn't stop updates or is usable on the 1.4.1 update..it's a 1.4.0 modification that hijacks the adb daemon on the device.
Ok, but what do we do if we didn't get to it in time and the stupid thing updated to 1.4.1? Do we have to return the thing to factory settings and lose all our content?
I'm sorry for asking dumb no0b questions, but if there is a guide for what to do in this situation, I can't seem to find it here.
Thanks for all you do, all the experts here!
ETA I found what I was looking for, in the "Nook general" forum. sorry to waste space on this thread.
My mistake, I thought I would be able to apply the update that stops the ota's through this. Which thread has the method to allow me access to market again? (effectivly null n' voiding the 1.41)
nearlyno0b said:
Ok, but what do we do if we didn't get to it in time and the stupid thing updated to 1.4.1? Do we have to return the thing to factory settings and lose all our content?
I'm sorry for asking dumb no0b questions, but if there is a guide for what to do in this situation, I can't seem to find it here.
Thanks for all you do, all the experts here!
ETA I found what I was looking for, in the "Nook general" forum. sorry to waste space on this thread.
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^^^^^ Quoted for the sake of others ^^^^^
arkraven000 said:
My mistake, I thought I would be able to apply the update that stops the ota's through this. Which thread has the method to allow me access to market again? (effectivly null n' voiding the 1.41)
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Below is a link to the information as to how to remove B&N 1.4.1 update and restore 1.4.0:
[Stock Firmware]Restore Barnes & Nobel Nook 1.4.0 from SDCard
ENJOY!
The aim of this guide is to enable you to install a custom firmware on your Optimus G while being as clear, accurate and succinct as possible. This guide is intended for use by Windows users with an AT&T Optimus G (AKA LGE970).
I've presented the following sections in a specific order for a reason: you need to root to unlock, and you need to unlock to install a custom firmware. If you're currently running what the manufacturer gave you, you need to start with rooting, then unlocking, then trying other firmwares. Be careful, good luck, and have fun!
How to "root" your Optimus G
(Optional if you have another means of un-RARing) Download and install 7-zip from here. You need this to open certain types of archives (specifically .rar, but you might also want to open .tar, .bz2, or other types of archives in the future). This program is supremely awesome in its ability to open almost any archive you throw at it. It's also unobtrusive and efficient.
Download and install LG USB Drivers from here. Without these drivers, your computer won't be able to effectively communicate with your phone. This is vital for the steps we will be taking.
Enable USB debugging by going to Settings->(General)->Developer options" and checking the box next to "USB debugging." You will get warnings. You can probably ignore them. This setting will allow you to run commands on your phone from your computer (via USB). For more info on the Android Debug Bridge, click here.
Download and extract (using 7-zip (or whatever)) the root exploit from here.
Connect your phone to the computer with your USB cable.
Put the phone into "Charge Only" mode at Settings->General->PC connection->USB connection type
Open CurrentRoot.bat and follow its prompts. You will need to change from "Charge Only" to "Media sync (MTP)" mode. The setting is in the same place.
Run SuperSU (now in your apps drawer) it and make sure it works. This program allows others to gain access to superuser privileges. For more info on rooting and what kind of stuff it lets you do, click here and/or use Google.
If that didn't work for you, try following instructions from the thread where this root method came from.
How to unlock the bootloader
The bootloader is the first program your phone runs and its main job is to load the operating system. The stock bootloader is locked and will only run versions of Android that LG and AT&T want it to. Since our goal is to install and run custom firmwares, we must circumvent this locked bootloader. Luckily, thecubed and Shellnut2 have found a way to do this for us. What you want to do is buy Shelnutt's app. There are several reasons you should throw down some cash on this:
It's way easy to use
It'll make backups of your stock recovery/bootloader for you, it'll also make restoring these backups easy
The money is for a good cause
If you're still confused, visit thecubed's thread. He is the man, thank him a billion times. Then thank him again for being a nice guy.
For the convenience of those interested, here is the more laborious/error prone/manual way to unlock (NOTE: this method does NOT work if you've updated to Jelly Bean, you need to use the app):
If you haven't already, download and install 7-Zip and the LG USB drivers, and make sure you have USB Debugging turned on (see above).
Download the latest version of the bootloader unlock here (latest version has the highest version number).
Ensure that your screen is on and unlocked (I'd go to "Settings->Display->Screen timeout" and set the timeout to never to make sure the screen doesn't go off during this process). Your screen must remain on because SuperSU will ask you to grant superuser privileges to the unlock script and you want to be able to tap "Yes" when the time comes.
Connect your phone to the computer with your USB cable, and run the freegee.bat script in extracted files on your computer. Do NOT run this script as administrator. The install will fail if you do. Follow the prompts. You can ignore "No space left on the device" errors, but "adb.exe not found" or "tar: invalid magic" errors are not negligible and indicate either you skipping a step, a funky download, or something very bad.
Once the script finishes, make sure you have a populated "backups" folder in the folder where freegee.bat lives. The backups folder contains your original stock/locked bootloader, which you might want if you ever want to revert to stock.
If you're sure the script ran successfully, power off the phone. Next, hold down the power and volume up keys simultaneously to enter fastboot mode. You should see a screen that looks like this:
{
"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"
}
In fastboot mode, there is a menu, but it's hidden. To navigate it, remember that volume up moves the cursor up, volume down moves it down, and power selects the currently highlighted option. The options are, in order:
Start - boot the phone normally [highlighted by default]
Restart Bootloader - reboot into bootloader
Recovery Mode - enter ClockworkMod recovery (more on this later)
Power Off - (duh)
Here is a video of thecubed showing you how to get to ClockworkMod from the bootloader (like a boss):
Using Team Win Recovery Project
Team Win Recovery Project (AKA TWRP) is a recovery, which basically allows you to install new firmwares and apply updates/modifications to already-installed firmwares (and a bunch of other things, like mounting and formatting portions of your phone's memory). It is the default recovery option when you use the Freegee app to unlock your phone (the other is Clockworkmod, which is so similar I won't be writing a separate guide on how to use it). Navigating TWRP is fairly self explanatory. Many great guides on how to use TWRP have been written and can be found via Google. Here is the first search result that came up for me. It's a pretty good guide.
One thing I will vehemently recommend is that you make a backup every time you install a new firmware. Personally, I backup apps and texts with Titanium Backup and my current firmware via TWRP (the linked guide explains how to make a backup in TWRP). Backups are a good idea and people should always make them. ALWAYS.
Installing custom firmwares
Follow the firmware author's instructions EXACTLY. These guys know what they are doing, certainly more than you or I. Check out the development threads for ROMs to try out.
Note: Be sure that if you are installing ROMs that require the Jelly Bean OTA update that you have taken that update.
There are two ways to do this: receive the update as intended (Over The Air) or use LGNPST (guide on using that under FAQ 3.a of this post) or autoprime's awesome tool, TeenyBin.
FAQs
How do I upgrade FreeGee? The easiest thing to do is simply install the new version of FreeGee the way you did the old one. It will work. Make sure you keep your original locked bootloader in a different, safe place though, just in case you ever want to revert to stock (if you try to return your phone, for example).
How do I disable that pesky OTA update notification? This comes courtesy of shawnchalfant and adfurgerson (visit ad's thread for more details): go into Titanium Backup and freeze the following programs: com.lge.lgfota.permission 4.0.4-91f513f88d AND com.lge.omadmclient 3.2.21
How can I re-lock and un-root my phone?
How to LGNPST to restore a factory image.
Obtain the following files: AutoLGNPST-tSilenzio.zip (available on IRC), and the firmware. Unzip AutoLGNPST-tSilenzio.zip and follow the instructions in "READ ME FIRST.txt" (mad props to tSilenzio for automating this process).
Here's the laborious/error prone/manual method for LGNPST-ing back to stock.
You need to obtain the following files: LGNPST-PhantomPhreak53.zip, LGNPST_ACG_2.2.3_Lab.zip, and the firmware. Follow the following steps (please note: I am less experienced with this process and find it much more tedious. Also, IMHO, I don't think the people you're returning the phone to will care if you leave some minor traces of your unlocking shenanigans. I think the process above this is more than sufficient and simpler). Credits go to Jhoopes517 for this process, he showed me how to do it in his thread.
(Install LG USB drivers)
Extract LGNPST_ACG_2.2.3_Lab.zip, run the installer. Open file explorer to C:\Program Files\LG Electronics\LGNPST and replace the current LGNPST_ACG.exe with the one in the extracted folder (if you are on a 64-bit version of windows, go to C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGNPST)
Extract LGNPST-PhantomPhreak53.zip and run LGNPST_GenericModels_Ver_5_0_12_0.exe and then run LGNPST_Components_Ver_5_0_20_0.exe
In file exlorer, navigate to C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST and copy over the "Models" folder from the extracted Phantom zip folder
Run cmd as administrator and execute the following
Code:
regsvr32 "C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\Models\LGNPST_LS970.dll"
Extract LGE970AT-01-V20j-310-410-MAR-08-2013.zip and change the extension of the .tot file to .bin
Connect phone to computer, power off, and then power on, holding down the power button and both volume buttons
Run the newly replaced LGNPST_ACG.exe from step 2. Select the DLL from step 5 and the .bin from step 6.
Press Start
If LGNPST errors out at 85%, turn your phone off and hold the power button until the phone powers on, then release. DO NOT disconnect the cable before LGNPST is done doing its thing. Your phone may reboot. This is OK.
(If you are using Shelnutt's app, simply use the button in the app to re-lock and install the stock stuff).
Here's the laborious/error prone/manual method for re-locking the phone and installing the stock recovery/bootloader/kernel.
Remember the backups of the locked bootloader that you kept? You're going to need them. Obviously, you'll need USB Debugging enabled and LG USB drivers installed. Copy them to your phone's "Internal Storage" in a folder, in this example it's called "backups." Connect the phone to your computer via USB, open a command line (cmd) and type the following:
Code:
cd C:/some/folder/where/you/have/adb.exe/eg/your/freegee/download
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot
dd if=/sdcard/backups/aboot-att-backup.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot
dd if=/sdcard/recovery-att-backup of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
dd if=/sdcard/boot-att-backup.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
dd basically copies from the if= location and writes to the of= location. The first three dd steps write a bunch of zeros to the recovery, boot, and aboot partitons, the last three write the backups to aboot, recovery, and boot. If you want to know more, read all about dd here and/or Google. If you lost your backups, you can try writing mine.
Now you've restored the stock bootloader and recovery, but your phone is still rooted. To unroot it, open SuperSU, go to its settings, and tap "Full unroot." Do a factory reset (Settings->General->Backup & reset->Factory data reset) and you should be good to return the phone to AT&T (or whatever).
Be careful with these last two methods if you have removed any bloatware or installed a custom firmware, you may prefer to LGNPST back to stock (LGNPST is almost always a safe way to return to stock).
blenkows said:
Haha I wish I had seen this earlier. I had screenshots before and after so I could see exactly what was removed but I had just deleted them. From memory, it doesn't seem like too much was removed. All the AT&T apps are gone but it appears LG's apps are still here.
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Here is a list of apps I had shortly after factory reset on stock for people to compare with theirs. I have struck out the ones I was able to remove without my phone blowing up. Let me know if you safely removed one and I'll strike it out. Also let me know if I missed any or included an app which isn't part of stock. Thanks!
AAT
Adobe Flash Player 11.1
Adobe Reader
Amazon Kindle
Android keyboard
Android live wallpapers
Android system
Aspect ratio correction
AT&T address book
AT&T code scanner
AT&T family map
AT&T hot spots
AT&T locker
AT&T messages
AT&T navigator
AT&T ready2go
AT&T smart wi-fi
Bluetooth share
Browser
Bt/wifi test
Bubbles
Calculator
Calendar
Calendar storage
Calendar widget
Camera
Car home
Certificate installer
City ID
Clock
com.android.backupconfirm
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.android.providers.settings
com.android.sharedstoragebackup
com.lge.lgdrm.permission
com.lge.lgfota.permission
com.lge.lockscreen
com.lge.omadmclient
Contacts
Contacts storage
DeviceHelp
Download manager
Downloads
DRM protected content storage
DRM service
Email
Email widget
EmailServices
Face unlock
Facebook
Favorite contacts widget
File manager
File networking
FileShare
Finance
Gallery
GestureOverlayService
Gmail
Google account manager
Google backup transport
Google calendar sync
Google contacts sync
Google partner setup
Google play books
Google play magazines
Google play movies & tv
Google play music
Google play services
Google play store
Google search
Google services framework
Google text-to-speech engine
Google+
Home
Home selector
Home theme - Biz
Home theme - cozywall
Home theme - marshmallow
HTML viewer
Key chain
Lg keyboard
Lg tag+
Lg voicecommand speechpack
Lgapduservice
Lgatcmd service
Lgsmartcard service
Lgsystemserver
Live tv
Live wallpaper picker
Local search
Lock screen settings
Maps
Marionette
Market feedback agent
Media home
Media storage
Messaging
Multi-photo live wallpaper
Music
Music
Musicfx
My uploads
MyAT&T
Network location
News
NFC service
Nfsservicemanager
Note pad
Note pad widget
On-screen phone
Package access helper
Package installer
Phone
Phone/messaging storage
Photo frame
Playready cert test
Polaris office 4.0
Power control widget
Quickmemo
Search applications provider
Settings
Setup wizard
Shutdown monitor
Sim toolkit
Smartshare
Social+
Streaming player
System ui
Talk
Task manager
Today+ widget
Tom's diner
Twitter
User dictionary
Usermode
Vidclip
Video wiz
Videos
Voice command
Voice search
Voicemail
VPN client
Vpndialogs
Wap service
Weather
Widevine keybox test
Wiper app
Wise screen
World clock widget
YouTube
Yp mobile
I can't root. What do I do?
Double check that you have followed all the steps in this guide (USB drivers, correct settings, etc.) If your software version ends in "c," you need to LGNPST to the version that ends in "o" (see the section on LGNPST in this post).
Why shouldn't I run the Nexus 4 conversion?
See this post by thecubed. Don't be impatient, a legit, safe ROM is forthcoming here. Messing with partition tables is needlessly risky.
My shiny new firmware has no APNs and I don't get mobile data! What do I do?
Use the APN settings in this post. They have always worked for me. If they don't try setting the "APN" variable to "pta" instead of "Phone."
... (ask me more questions!)
I hope you found this useful. Obviously this is a work in progress. I am way open to suggestion, please leave a comment below! If you liked this post, hit the thanks button and/or rate this thread so that others know this guide is legit. Thanks!
Very nice, man. This is great for people who don't want to have to hop between threads for all the different information.
I recommend we sticky it.
this is definitely appreciated. i was looking for a guide when i first rooted and unlocked, just to read along with making sure i was doing it right. more just to double check my process than actually needing it.
This is the best root/ROM guide I've ever seen. Excellent job.
Sent from my LG Optimus G
anyone try this on E97110d
should it work?
cpus456 said:
anyone try this on E97110d
should it work?
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I haven't so I can't recommend trying it.
Awesome work! someone please sticky
all worked great!
can you please also post a guide on how to lock back the device and unroot.
and also how to update to a new version of freegee if it comes out.
Please
?
Thank you.
karelson said:
can you please also post a guide on how to lock back the device and unroot.
and also how to update to a new version of freegee if it comes out.
Please
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Thank you.
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Both of those requests are covered in the OP. Specifically, look at FAQ #2...If you can't understand that, I can't help you.
Carrett can u do a guide for going back to stock? Flashing a stock Rom....got the files I need just have no clue what to do. .need to return my phone.thanx
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martyotaku said:
Carrett can u do a guide for going back to stock? Flashing a stock Rom....got the files I need just have no clue what to do. .need to return my phone.thanx
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda premium
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What files do you have exactly? The easiest way to do it, in my opinion, is to follow the steps in FAQ #2.
i have the stock rom(i deleted some bloat) and i went on thecubed's irc and got some dlls and and a lg program but no clue what to do
Is there a way to restore? I totally messed up. My phone won't turn on at all. Help would be appreciated thanks.
i need a step by step for LGNPST back to stock if possible please
martyotaku said:
i need a step by step for LGNPST back to stock if possible please
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I have never LGNPST-d my way back to stock, nor do I plan on doing it. If you are already unlocked, my advice to you is to obtain APKs of any bloat you removed, reinstall them, and follow my method for relocking and unrooting. That being said, you may be able to find someone willing to walk you through LGNPST-ing in IRC. I will try to figure out how to do it and if I feel confident I'll write a how-to. If someone wants to supply me with a howto, I'd be happy to include it in the OP and credit them (assuming their how-to makes sense and I can easily follow it).
Honestly though, it seems like a pointless exercise when you have CWM and su.
Sorry I can't be more accommodating.
carrett said:
I have never LGNPST-d my way back to stock, nor do I plan on doing it. If you are already unlocked, my advice to you is to obtain APKs of any bloat you removed, reinstall them, and follow my method for relocking and unrooting. That being said, you may be able to find someone willing to walk you through LGNPST-ing in IRC. I will try to figure out how to do it and if I feel confident I'll write a how-to. If someone wants to supply me with a howto, I'd be happy to include it in the OP and credit them (assuming their how-to makes sense and I can easily follow it).
Honestly though, it seems like a pointless exercise when you have CWM and su.
Sorry I can't be more accommodating.
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I kinda need LGNPST. Somewhere during rooting, my phone just wouldn't turn back on. It did that screen flicker thing and the buttons flicker, but it stayed there for about 10+ minutes. So i figured, i wanted to start fresh with factory settings again. When i try to run LGNPST, it goes to 67% then the phone leaves download mode and then LGNPST says it's been disconnected and that i should restart my phone and then it can continue. Problem is that the phone can't even boot up at all.
I even tried the unbrick guide from the other optimus g forum but i can't get ahold of the .KDZ file. I'm not even sure if that process can work on an AT&T optimus g. Spoke to people on IRC and said that it sounds like a hardware issue. If i can't get this thing to boot, i'm going back to BestBuy to exchange for another one.
aznracer62 said:
I kinda need LGNPST. Somewhere during rooting, my phone just wouldn't turn back on. It did that screen flicker thing and the buttons flicker, but it stayed there for about 10+ minutes. So i figured, i wanted to start fresh with factory settings again. When i try to run LGNPST, it goes to 67% then the phone leaves download mode and then LGNPST says it's been disconnected and that i should restart my phone and then it can continue. Problem is that the phone can't even boot up at all.
I even tried the unbrick guide from the other optimus g forum but i can't get ahold of the .KDZ file. I'm not even sure if that process can work on an AT&T optimus g. Spoke to people on IRC and said that it sounds like a hardware issue. If i can't get this thing to boot, i'm going back to BestBuy to exchange for another one.
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The folks in IRC know much more about lgnpst than I do. There's no secret that's being withheld, and unfortunately my best guess is that the lgnpst experts in IRC are right and it is a hardware issue. The good news is that you don't have to tell Best Buy the events leading up to your phone's demise and they probably won't be able to tell what they were either (we're talking about Best Buy employees here; most don't give two craps about their job).
Found a how to for a different lg phone here. Not certain that it will work for ours but it's worth a try. If it works for you, let me know and I'll add it the OP for others.
carrett said:
Found a how to for a different lg phone here. Not certain that it will work for ours but it's worth a try. If it works for you, let me know and I'll add it the OP for others.
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I've tried something similar to that. Basically that's just an older version of LGNPST but when you use it, it says verizon wireless on it, well the one i downloaded at least. And you're right, took it to best buy and they didn't ask about it. I have up to January 24 to exchange it again in case it happens again. If the guys on IRC say it's hardware after explaining exactly what i did, it's the hardware. Gotta admit, i'm new to LG. I came from a line of Samsungs. Usually if anything goes wrong id just reflash with Odin or Heimedall and everything's back to normal again. LGNPST does the same function? From what i've read it serves the same purpose.
Anyway, take 2 on this guide. Deleting everything LG from my computer and starting fresh. One thing that i did notice when rooting, cmd gave me an error saying i'm missing backup_restore.apk (or something of similar name).
How to for n00bs:
Beaups Moonshine S-OFF for the Droid DNA
(Note: This guide will assume that you are complete noob with android and linux, BUT that you are not too dense to google basic things and infer basic differences between PC setups)
YOU WILL NEED:
1 Laptop or Desktop with internet access
1 32bit Linux (Ubuntu or Mint preferred, Mint to be used in this guide) liveUSB or liveCD (liveCD preferred, and what will be covered in this guide)
1 Stock Droid DNA with the 2.06 firmware update (2.04 is reported to work, but more success seems to be had with the updated firmware) WITH AT LEAST 80% BATTERY LIFE
1 Factory HTC/Droid micro-usb (Or any cable you know will work with ADB)
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Prepping your computer:
1: Burn a liveCD of your linux distro of choice. Mint is my choice due to having great out of the box compatibility with hardware.
2: Insert liveCD into your PC, turn it on (or reboot), and enter boot menu (typically esc, f8, or f12 pressed during start up) and select “Boot from CD Drive”.
3: Allow liveCD to boot, it may take some time depending on the speed of your hardware. This is good time to prepare your phone for shining.
Prepping your phone:
1: Update to the 2.06 firmware update, if you have not already. If you cannot OTA, you can find guides to flash said firmware update elsewhere on XDA
a: If you are unsure what firmware you are on, go to “Settings”, “About”, and “Software Information” and it will have your firmware listed.
2: Disable any sort of screen lock. Image lock, facelock, pin lock, doesn't matter, it MUST BE DISABLED FOR THIS TO WORK
3: Disable “Fastboot”. “Settings”, “Battery”, UNCHECK “Fastboot”
4: Enable USB Debugging. “Settings”, “Developer Options”, “USB Debugging”
5: Boot into fastboot (turn off phone, reboot holding down POWER button and VOLUME DOWN button simultaneously). Select “Factory reset”. Allow phone to reset and reboot. Go back into settings, repeat sets 2 and 3 if necessary.
Downloading, unpacking, and excecuting moonshine.
1: On your live linux session, that is connected to the internet, go to www.moonshine.io
2: READ EVERYTHING
3: READ EVERYTHING AGAIN
4: Download the .tgz file relevant to your device (for most of us this will be the Verizon DNA file “moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz”
5: Go to the folder your .tgz was just downloaded to. This should be your “downloads directory”
6: Right click anywhere in your download directory and select “Open in Terminal”
7: Extract the moonshine .tgz by typing out the following command into terminal “tar -zxf moonshine_<device>_<version>.tgz” For the Verizon DNA this will be “tar -zxf moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz”
Your download directory should look like this when done
(Unfortunately, after this, the iPhone I was using to take pictures died, so there are no more pictures after this, but everything is very straightforward)
At this time plug your phone (which has been factory reset, rebooted, and all things listed in the “phone prep section” have been double checked) into your PC via your HTC/Android USB cable.
8: Execute the “Distiller” by typing the following command into terminal “sudo ./distiller”
9: Agree to the onscreen prompts, sit back, relax, DO NOT F**K WITH YOUR PHONE, and let the shine do its magic. This should take five to fifteen minutes and your phone will reboot several times.
10: Enjoy S-OFF and root.
ALL CREDIT GOES TO BEAUPS AND THE MOONSHINE DEV TEAM, this is simply a shoddy step by step guide by a n00b for n00bs to (hopefully) get more comfortable with the idea. This may be reproduced, altered, or edited in anyway as long as credit is given to me (DWC2134) for the original text and pictures and to the DEVS who brought us this awesome utility. In fact, PLEASE edit, improve, and revise this as you see fit for use by new android and linux users. Any changes suggested in this thread will be taken into account and incorporated into the OP.
Toubleshooting:
1: If you are experiencing the "temproot failed" problem, first try a hard reboot, then a factory reset + hard reboot if the reboot alone does not solve the problem.
2: There is some chatter of questionable validity that VZW is trying to push an update to stop SOFF. If you are having trouble, turn off your radios and/or put your phone in airplane mode while attempting moonshine. While most, myself included, doubt the validity of this claim it is better safe then sorry.
Beaups original moonshine thread
Moderators, if this is in the wrong section, or out of line, etc etc, please move, edit, delete, or do as needed.
Does it have to be the 32 bit version? If so I just have to redo my live usb.
sent from my droid DNA with xda premium
DaPitt84 said:
Does it have to be the 32 bit version? If so I just have to redo my live usb.
sent from my droid DNA with xda premium
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Yes or the exploit will give an error saying there aren't enough 32 bit libraries. I tried on a 64 bit and got that error. I re did my live cd to use 32 bit ran the exploit and it worked flawlessly.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda premium
Nice howto I did the s-off yesterday worked great. I'm on windows 7 64 bit and installed 32 bit mint.
For people doing this like op said install and use 32 bit just easier and if you're on a 64 bit system doesn't matter 32 bit installs fine.
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Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
First of all, thank you dwc2134 for providing this guide! I am very new to this scene (Android rooting) and this guide helps out TREMENDOUSLY since I have no knowledge about terminal/command prompts.
However, after re-reading this guide and the instructions at moonshine.io, I have some questions in my head that are preventing me from going further (If anyone here can answer any of my questions, it would be most appreciated!)
1. At the Instructions page on moonshine.io, Step 8 says "Use the matchingStockRUU..", I have no idea what this, is this something I should worry about? I have not modified my Droid DNA in anyway whatsoever ever since I got the device. I only did the 2 OTA updates (2.04 and 2.06) and that's it.
2. In this guide (dwc2134's) on Step 8 where it says to execute the "Distiller", do I type it into the same terminal window I extracted the Moonshine.tgz file?
3. Once the whole process finishes, and I go back to the fastboot screen to see the glorious text that reads: "S-Off", does this mean my phone is rooted and I can install apps like SetCPU off the bat? Or do I have to flash a custom ROM and if so, can anyone recommend a "tried-and-true" ROM?
Once again, if anyone can answer my queries, it would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!
dfa7 said:
Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
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OK, fingered it out. This may just be of some help to others here. ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso wouldn't get into "terminal" BUT, linuxmint-15-cinnamon-dvd-32bit.iso does.
Does anyone know if it absolutely necessary to "Factory Reset" DNA with this Mooshine S-OFF method?
dfa7 said:
Very nice "How To' for us Windows PC peeps dwc2134...thank you.
I have a couple of questions if anyone can answer:
1) I haven't seen any other procedure where "Factory Reset" is called upon. Is there a specific reason?
2) I have a burned image of "Ubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso" on USB Stick that runs v/smoothly on my laptop w/Vista Ultimate, but I can't seem to get to terminal screen. I do however see all of the Moonshine flies in download folder when in Ubuntu and "moonshine_dlx_2.06.605.1.tgz"
Please forgive the noobish Q's
Thx in advance
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1: While not ENTIRELY necessary for a successful moonshining, performing the factory reset and hard reboot seems to solve the "temproot failed" problem several users (myself included) have expierenced.
2: Mint is my go to, so it may be slightly different in ubuntu. You can also open terminal by pressing ctrl-alt-T or by going to your applications menu (or the search in the dash) and searching for "Terminal" and then inputting "cd ~/downloads". This will, for lack of better words, open your download directory in terminal so that the commands you input specifically look for, and effect, the files there. You may have to alter the "~/downloads" portion slightly to get you to the correct directory, but looking at the filepath on your computer it should be pretty obvious.
AndroM31 said:
First of all, thank you dwc2134 for providing this guide! I am very new to this scene (Android rooting) and this guide helps out TREMENDOUSLY since I have no knowledge about terminal/command prompts.
However, after re-reading this guide and the instructions at moonshine.io, I have some questions in my head that are preventing me from going further (If anyone here can answer any of my questions, it would be most appreciated!)
1. At the Instructions page on moonshine.io, Step 8 says "Use the matchingStockRUU..", I have no idea what this, is this something I should worry about? I have not modified my Droid DNA in anyway whatsoever ever since I got the device. I only did the 2 OTA updates (2.04 and 2.06) and that's it.
2. In this guide (dwc2134's) on Step 8 where it says to execute the "Distiller", do I type it into the same terminal window I extracted the Moonshine.tgz file?
3. Once the whole process finishes, and I go back to the fastboot screen to see the glorious text that reads: "S-Off", does this mean my phone is rooted and I can install apps like SetCPU off the bat? Or do I have to flash a custom ROM and if so, can anyone recommend a "tried-and-true" ROM?
Once again, if anyone can answer my queries, it would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!
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1: If you have not modified your phone in anyway, and have received the OTAs, then that is irrelevant to you.
2: Yes. Or in another terminal window opened in your "downloads" directory, though opening a second window seems kind of pointless.
3: Moonshine installs superuser to your device, so YES YOU CAN install custom apps like SetCPU right off the bat. I would recommend first installing a custom recovery (I am using CWMs new touch version) and making a nandroid backup before doing anything else, personally. I would also highly recommend installing a custom rom instead of putting in too much time with the stock sense rom. There are so many fantastic roms out for this phone, it would almost be a waste not to. A lot of folks swear by the ViperROM. I'm currently using it and love it.
dwc2134 said:
1: While not ENTIRELY necessary for a successful moonshining, performing the factory reset and hard reboot seems to solve the "temproot failed" problem several users (myself included) have expierenced.
2: Mint is my go to, so it may be slightly different in ubuntu. You can also open terminal by pressing ctrl-alt-T or by going to your applications menu (or the search in the dash) and searching for "Terminal" and then inputting "cd ~/downloads". This will, for lack of better words, open your download directory in terminal so that the commands you input specifically look for, and effect, the files there. You may have to alter the "~/downloads" portion slightly to get you to the correct directory, but looking at the filepath on your computer it should be pretty obvious
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Thanks for clarrification. I decided to Mint and all is perfect! Ubuntu was a challenge considering I'm not an Apple guy and Linux is greek to me. As for the "Factory Reset", I'll gamble only 'cause I'm configured to my liking and not in mood yet to spend a day getting everything back. Thx again!
All's well that ends well. If you end up having the temp root problem, try a hard reboot first and then a factory reset.
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dwc2134 said:
1: If you have not modified your phone in anyway, and have received the OTAs, then that is irrelevant to you.
2: Yes. Or in another terminal window opened in your "downloads" directory, though opening a second window seems kind of pointless.
3: Moonshine installs superuser to your device, so YES YOU CAN install custom apps like SetCPU right off the bat. I would recommend first installing a custom recovery (I am using CWMs new touch version) and making a nandroid backup before doing anything else, personally. I would also highly recommend installing a custom rom instead of putting in too much time with the stock sense rom. There are so many fantastic roms out for this phone, it would almost be a waste not to. A lot of folks swear by the ViperROM. I'm currently using it and love it.
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Thank you so much for clearing away my doubts! Once I get the "S-Off" message, I'll look into your suggestions mentioned here.
dwc2134 said:
All's well that ends well. If you end up having the temp root problem, try a hard reboot first and then a factory reset.
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dwc2134 - thanks for your help, patience and interset with some of us and this project! It does seem easier than revone.
Where do I find the Linux file to put on usb? I don't have any blank cd's either...will it work from usb stick?
HellRayzer said:
Where do I find the Linux file to put on usb? I don't have any blank cd's either...will it work from usb stick?
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You can find the .iso image for any distro you want online. I prefer Linux Mint, though Ubuntu is another crowd favorite. You can make a bootable USB, but I find it easier to make and use liveCD/DVDs. A pack of burnable DVDs is $2.89 at CVS. Google is your friend for the rest of this, it is all VERY self explanatory and most distro sites put step by step instructions right on their website.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
http://www.linuxmint.com/documentation/user-guide/english_15.0.pdf
Error When Trying To Download - 'This file reached max downloads limit"
Followed the guide...booted from USB Ubuntu. No problems. Connected to moonshine.io, clicked next, next, but when I selected the DNA version, I get the error:
"This file reached max downloads limit"
...and no download.
Any ideas? I see another person has posted this in the developers section. Is there a link problem?
Thanks.
dwc2134 said:
You can find the .iso image for any distro you want online. I prefer Linux Mint, though Ubuntu is another crowd favorite. You can make a bootable USB, but I find it easier to make and use liveCD/DVDs. A pack of burnable DVDs is $2.89 at CVS. Google is your friend for the rest of this, it is all VERY self explanatory and most distro sites put step by step instructions right on their website.
http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
http://www.linuxmint.com/documentation/user-guide/english_15.0.pdf
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This is spot on. I did my first live cd related to rescuing crucial data on a government computer with a corrupt OS a few weeks ago. I googled "How to make a bootable live cd USB drive" and literally in five minutes I was booted into my Ubuntu distro.
One thing I did learn is with Ubuntu there's a lot of alternative distros on their main site with all the links. After not having the option to boot without making any changes I went to my google-found guide again and realized only ubuntu distros with "desktop" in the filename would give me the live boot option I needed for the task at hand.
One of those small details I overlooked, that was solved by a quick recheck with google.
EXCELLENT GUIDE, I'm really impressed.
Max download limit reached.
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
FUBAR'd
UntamedDarkness said:
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
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Link looks to be FUBAR'd. Maybe Verizon got pizzzed and did a bit of hacking themselves...
Several people now reporting the issues in multiple threads. I just rechecked...same error.
Out of curiosity, are you using Verizon Mobile Hotspot on your phone to connect to the internet via computer? I am.
CharliesTheMan said:
This is spot on. I did my first live cd related to rescuing crucial data on a government computer with a corrupt OS a few weeks ago. I googled "How to make a bootable live cd USB drive" and literally in five minutes I was booted into my Ubuntu distro.
One thing I did learn is with Ubuntu there's a lot of alternative distros on their main site with all the links. After not having the option to boot without making any changes I went to my google-found guide again and realized only ubuntu distros with "desktop" in the filename would give me the live boot option I needed for the task at hand.
One of those small details I overlooked, that was solved by a quick recheck with google.
EXCELLENT GUIDE, I'm really impressed.
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Yep, google has most any answer you could ever need if you search enough. The only reason I promote liveCDs over liveUSBs is that I think they are a touch easier to make and use. For some reason I have always had a hard time getting liveUSBs to work.
Thank you! I'm really glad it seems to have helped some folks out!
UntamedDarkness said:
I am having the same issue it says that the maxium download limit has been reached.:crying:
I can't donate if I can't download!
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ejohanss said:
Link looks to be FUBAR'd. Maybe Verizon got pizzzed and did a bit of hacking themselves...
Several people now reporting the issues in multiple threads. I just rechecked...same error.
Out of curiosity, are you using Verizon Mobile Hotspot on your phone to connect to the internet via computer? I am.
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I doubt it is Verizon, most likely a bandwidth issue or hosting service issue. Seems to be common with everyone trying to download moonshine right now. Sounds like there is trouble with the download limit counter. I knew I should have kept a backup copy of the .tgz
No, when I tether I use one of the free solutions. I got bumped off of unlimited, so I tend to use more wifi then phone data. You NEED an internet connection that is not reliant on your phone for this to work. Moonshine actively connects to the internet during the ./distiller program.
dwc2134 said:
Yep, google has most any answer you could ever need if you search enough. The only reason I promote liveCDs over liveUSBs is that I think they are a touch easier to make and use. For some reason I have always had a hard time getting liveUSBs to work.
Thank you! I'm really glad it seems to have helped some folks out!
I doubt it is Verizon, most likely a bandwidth issue or hosting service issue. Seems to be common with everyone trying to download moonshine right now. Hopefully beaups will be able to set up some new downloads or someone else will be willing to host the files for him. I knew I should have kept a backup copy of the .tgz
No, when I tether I use one of the free solutions. I got bumped off of unlimited, so I tend to use more wifi then phone data. You NEED an internet connection that is not reliant on your phone for this to work. Moonshine actively connects to the internet during the ./distiller program.
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I just checked it's a host download limit it's ABSOLUTELY not related to verizon.
Moto X Toolkit v1.4.4
I thought it would be helpful to have a quick and easy way to complete some common tasks on the Moto X, so I wrote this toolkit. If you run into any issues or have suggestions for changes, please let me know. Just wanted to get this out there for others to use if they would like.
{
"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"
}
Changelog
v1.4.4
Added Flash back to stock to include 4.4.4 for ATT and Sprint
Updated TWRP to 2.8.1.0
Updated adb and fastboot files
v1.4.3
Added Flash back to stock to include 4.4.4 for Verizon
Updated adb and fastboot files
v1.4.1
Added Flash back to stock to include 4.4.3 for TMobile
Added option to run Root with Pie commands for 4.4.2
Added official TWRP 2.7.1.1 recovery to Flash Recovery option.
Updated adb and fastboot files
v1.4.0
Added ability to flash logo.bin splash for unlocked bootloader devices.
Updated Flash back to stock to include 4.4.2 for Verizon, ATT, Sprint, TMobile, USCelluar, and Rogers.
Updated scripting of the SlapMyMoto process to make it more user friendly.
Updated main menu working of root processes to make it easier to know which to choose.
Scripting changes to clean up unneeded code.
v1.3.4
7zip was missing from the installer. If you installed 1.3.3, please download 1.3.4 and install it.
v1.3.3
Fixed some scripting issues in the SlapMyMoto process.
Added refresh ability in the wireless portion of SlapMyMoto process.
v1.3.2
Changed some scripting to allow SlapMyMoto process to work on Windows XP.
v1.3.1
Fixed script error for installing Motorola Device Manager.
v1.3.0
Fixed firmware downloads
Added SlapMyMoto root option - Verizon/ATT
Added option to enable battery percentage behind battery
Added option to capture screen record to computer or device
Updated Return to stock with all new firmware since last update for Verizon, ATT, Sprint, TMobile, US Cellular, and Rogers
Added option to use the Earpiece LED as Charging light.
Changed wording in some places
v1.2.1
Added Unroot option
v1.2.0
Added ability to download/install RockMyMoto - Source - Credit goes to jcase for the root and you should donate to him as well.
Cydia Impactor, by Saurik - Source
v1.1.0
Added ability to Return to Stock firmware for Verizon, ATT, Sprint, TMobile, US Cellular, and Rogers - Source
Added ability to download/install PwnMyMoto - Source - All credit goes to jcase for the root and you should donate to him as well.
v1.0.0
Shows if phone is in hboot or adb along with R/W Protection
Quick access to XDA main page
Quick access to XDA Moto X page
Install drivers for XP - Vista - Win 7 - Win 8
Backup and Restore User Apps/Data/sdcard
Flash Bootanimations
Flash Recovery
Flash CLogo
Reboot Options
Logcat
Install System/NonSystem Apps
Pull System/NonSystem Files
Push files
ADB wireless connect/disconnect
Device information menu
Sideload zip file from recovery
Capture screenshots to computer or device
Please do not redistribute/mirror this toolkit. If you would like to link it in any other thread, please include a link back to this thread, give proper credit.
As with anything you will find on XDA, I am not responsible for anything that occurs to your phone or computer by using this toolkit.
Credits
Google - Lots of searching and for Android yo!
Motorola
eraste - For the how-to guide here
wget for windows
7za
Puttytel
Motorola Device Manager
beaups and fuses for MotoWpNomo
jcase for PwnMyMoto, RockMyMoto, SlapMyMoto, Root 4.4.X Pie for Motorola devices
Cydia Impactor, by Saurik - Source
LED Charging
TWRP 2.7.1.1
FileFactory.com for hosting ATT and Sprint 4.4.4 images
Downloads
v1.4.4 - Android File Host
v1.4.4 - Mirror
v1.4.3 - Android File Host
v1.4.3 - Mirror
v1.4.1
v1.4.0
v1.3.4
v1.3.3 - Link removed.
v1.3.2
v1.3.1
v1.3.0
v1.2.1
v1.2.0
v1.1.0
v1.0.0
FAQ's
Where is the toolkit after install?
Depends on the version of Windows you have installed, You can just make a shortcut on your desktop:
x32 - C:\Program Files\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit
x64 - C:\Program Files (x86)\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit
Where do I copy the files for Bootanimation or CLogo?
x32 - C:\Program Files\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit\Bootanimation
x64 - C:\Program Files (x86)\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit\Bootanimation
x32 - C:\Program Files\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit\CLogo
x64 - C:\Program Files (x86)\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit\CLogo
Toolkit won't open on Windows 7/8
Right click the icon>Properties>Compatibility>Check mark Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 3) and Check mark Run this program as an administrator.
Earpiece LED doesn't work after reboot
This will be fixed in the next update. Just enable it through the toolkit again after reboot.
ADB needs root for this toolkit to make changes for you, if you open the toolkit, you can check ADB root under Option 15. If ADB does not have root, you will need to install an app called adbd Insecure - Google it.
Useful. Thanks!
Will future versions include a script for restoring stock, etc?
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Useful. Thanks!
Will future versions include a script for restoring stock, etc?
^ +1 on being able to restore to stock script
GoClifGo05 said:
Useful. Thanks!
Will future versions include a script for restoring stock, etc?
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infinit22 said:
^ +1 on being able to restore to stock script
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I will look into it, wanted to get this out into the world first, and will continue to see what I can add and improve. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for your toolkit. This will be very helpful when I get my moto x in a few weeks!
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Fixed the issue with the download link not working in IE10.
This won't be very useful until the actual rooting is included as an option in the toolkit. As soon as that functionality comes I'll be on board!
gerodive said:
This won't be very useful until the actual rooting is included as an option in the toolkit. As soon as that functionality comes I'll be on board!
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That is your opinion and you are entitled to have it. But my opinion and others would probably disagree. The root method for a carrier locked moto x is just an app install and then you open the app, not really needed to be added to the the toolkit. You could certainly use the toolkit to install the app and then go open the app on your phone. If you have a moto x that is able to be bootloader unlocked, you could use my tool to install a custom recovery and then install root through the recovery. So, as you can see, we have a difference of opinion when it comes to how useful this toolkit is. There are also things that can be done with the toolkit that do not require root at all.
stillthisguy said:
That is your opinion and you are entitled to have it. But my opinion and others would probably disagree. The root method for a carrier locked moto x is just an app install and then you open the app, not really needed to be added to the the toolkit. You could certainly use the toolkit to install the app and then go open the app on your phone. If you have a moto x that is able to be bootloader unlocked, you could use my tool to install a custom recovery and then install root through the recovery. So, as you can see, we have a difference of opinion when it comes to how useful this toolkit is. There are also things that can be done with the toolkit that do not require root at all.
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Though I agree that this toolkit could be useful to a novice Andriod user, an experienced user would find little use to it (I find if easier to run adb/fastboot commands on my pshell.
The things that would make me use a toolkit are capabilities to 1. Root it 2. Flash a ROM 3. Flash specific images (apps, modem etc). 4. Unlock bootloader.
You say rooting is just about installing an APK and running it. But I would reverse engineer it or talk to the person who made the apk and ask him to extend it (if not done already) to accept parameters to the intent so that I could launch the intent directly from the toolkit.
karthikmurs said:
Though I agree that this toolkit could be useful to a novice Andriod user, an experienced user would find little use to it (I find if easier to run adb/fastboot commands on my pshell.
The things that would make me use a toolkit are capabilities to 1. Root it 2. Flash a ROM 3. Flash specific images (apps, modem etc). 4. Unlock bootloader.
You say rooting is just about installing an APK and running it. But I would reverse engineer it or talk to the person who made the apk and ask him to extend it (if not done already) to accept parameters to the intent so that I could launch the intent directly from the toolkit.
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Again, everyone has their opinion about how something can be made or used. This is made for anyone that would like to use it, novice or otherwise. If you don't want to use, then don't. If you feel there is a need for a toolkit that does what you want it to do, you are more than welcome to make one, and if you so choose, you can share it with the community. As long as someone is getting the use they want out of it, that shouldn't have any effect on you.
I am always looking for a way to update and improve on what I have, and do so in the spare time that I have.
stillthisguy said:
Again, everyone has their opinion about how something can be made or used. This is made for anyone that would like to use it, novice or otherwise. If you don't want to use, then don't. If you feel there is a need for a toolkit that does what you want it to do, you are more than welcome to make one, and if you so choose, you can share it with the community. As long as someone is getting the use they want out of it, that shouldn't have any effect on you.
I am always looking for a way to update and improve on what I have, and do so in the spare time that I have.
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As I feared, it was taken in the wrong way. I have seen our thread on Droid DNA (I own that phone too) and I know it has option to flash radio and hboot and such. I was merely talking about what I did because I felt you seemed unwelcome to the idea to have an option to root the phone implying it was simple enough already!
Anyways, cheers and keep up the good work!
karthikmurs said:
As I feared, it was taken in the wrong way. I have seen our thread on Droid DNA (I own that phone too) and I know it has option to flash radio and hboot and such. I was merely talking about what I did because I felt you seemed unwelcome to the idea to have an option to root the phone implying it was simple enough already!
Anyways, cheers and keep up the good work!
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I don't think it was taken the wrong way. I am not unwelcome to the option of root, just suggesting how the toolkit could be used to obtain root without the specific option.
I appreciate your support.
Sent from my XT1060 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Can this tool be used to adb the pwnmymoto apk. On the VZW OTA?
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
lowvolt1 said:
Can this tool be used to adb the pwnmymoto apk. On the VZW OTA?
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
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Verizon OTA kills root. If you have taken it, you can no longer root. If you have not taken the OTA then there are ways to keep root, and there is more information about that here
I have posted an updated version of the toolkit in the 2nd post v1.1.0. You can see the changes in the OP. Enjoy!
stillthisguy said:
I will look into it, wanted to get this out into the world first, and will continue to see what I can add and improve. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Thanks for the time you put in for this Toolkit! It would be awesome, if there was a prompt to backup/restore IMEI's too. (more for Samsung's).
works with other carrier, to return to stock?
I have a XT1058 on Movistar carrier and i have a bootloop after the ota update released today.
So I picked up a moto x this morning. I updated to 4.2.2. Went home to root this sucker with the toolkit and am having issues. Drivers are installed, I choose to download and install pwnmymoto. I get a google verify potential dangerous app screen. I agree to install and the toolkit comes back as INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_UNEXPECTED_EXCEPTION. I get the same thing if i go into setting and turn off the "verify apps".
Am I screwed for now?
Warning use this tool at your own risk i am not responsible for you bricking your device
That being said lets talk about what this does and how it works
see picture
{
"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"
}
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How it works
1. your Fire TV Must have root and busy box installed plus adb network turned on for this to work
2. click on 2 amazon fire tv firmware installer.bat
3. follow script to install everything you will need
4. if you are having trouble watch my youtube video
Tool Options
1 Root device
2. install fire tv launcher
3. disable ota updates
4. install cwm recovery
5. firmware downgrade and restore to software version 51.1.0.2_user_510058520 for CWM recovery install
6. unlock the bootloader
7. Install custom boot menu
8. Install Pre Rooted Stock rom update bueller-51.1.4.0_514006420
Newest versoin V6
CHANGE LOG
V1 release
V2
added root
added firedtv launcher
added ota disable
cleaned up tool
new interface
V3
total rework
added CWM recovery
added recovery restore as part of firmware restore
V4
added option 6 unlock the partially bootloader
V5
updated CWM recovery file
added Boot menu install option to tool
V5.1
added full bootloader unlock to the tool
V6
Added option 8 install prerooted stock rom. flashing this file will update you to bueller-51.1.4.0_514006420
Link to script tool HERE
Firmware is include in the Super Tool from V3 on
Mirror backup server
http://www.rootjunky.com/backup-file-server/
Video on how to use this script tool
Amazon Fire TV Firmware installer Tool
CREDITS
RBOX for all his work on the Fire TV
http://www.aftvnews.com/ For some great post and tutorials that helped me make this tool
Worked great! Thanks a lot!
MadFlava said:
Worked great! Thanks a lot!
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yep working on a video now and tweaking the tool but the one posted does work
Tomsgt said:
Warning use this tool at your own risk i am not responsible for you bricking your device
That being said lets talk about what this does and how it works
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How it works
1. your Fire TV Must have root and busy box installed plus adb network turned on for this to work
2. Download the firmware from Rootjunkysdl.com; example bueller-ota-51.1.1.0_user_511069920-signed.bin
3. then rename firmware to update.zip
4. place update.zip in folder with batch files
5. click on 2 amazon fire tv firmware installer.bat
6. follow script to install
7. if you are having trouble watch my youtube video
Link to script tool HERE
Video on how to use this script tool
Amazon Fire TV Firmware installer Tool
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Nice!
Can you tell me how long it takes to copy file over wifi?
I had an idea to do this with the files manually copied to the usb drive. I wanted the instructions to be where the user copies the script file to a thumb drive along with one or all of the bueller.xxxxx.bin files. the script does a list of bin files in current director and and lists them with numbers and waits for user to enter a number to select the file of choice (this allows for downgrading also.) it then performs actions. chmod, echo then cp and reboot in the script file. this should be rather easy for someone who has scripting skills with input & variables in android.
update.zip Did Not Convert
I copied this firmware update, bueller-ota-51.1.1.0_user_511069920-signed.bin, to the Fire TV Firmware Restore Tool and renamed it to update.zip. I did not get the popup regarding changing the extension. And the update.zip file remains with a .bin extension as seen below. Any ideas on why it did not convert?
Just wanted to chime in and say thanks, I had tried to do the manual upgrade one my 2nd fire tv and it was not working for some reason, this did the trick and was easy to use. Ended up getting the firmware updated and the remote upgrade for both my fire TV's so thanks for this!
Skater4599 said:
Just wanted to chime in and say thanks, I had tried to do the manual upgrade one my 2nd fire tv and it was not working for some reason, this did the trick and was easy to use. Ended up getting the firmware updated and the remote upgrade for both my fire TV's so thanks for this!
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glad you like the tool i am thinking about expanding it to do more. we will see
Will this work?
I set Windows 7 to show extensions for known file types. I then changed the name to update.zip and it converted to a compressed zip file. Below is what is showing in the Fire TV Firmware Restore Tool.
And below is the content of the update.zip folder.
Can I proceed with the firmware upgrade? I am somewhat concerned because your video shows the update.zip file type to be to be "ZIP File" where as my file type is "Compressed (zipped) Folder (.zip)" .
mjbxx said:
I set Windows 7 to show extensions for known file types. I then changed the name to update.zip and it converted to a compressed zip file. Below is what is showing in the Fire TV Firmware Restore Tool.
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And below is the content of the update.zip folder.
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Can I proceed with the firmware upgrade? I am somewhat concerned because your video shows the update.zip file type to be to be "ZIP File" where as my file type is "Compressed (zipped) Folder (.zip)" .
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looks good to me
Script tool updated with lots of new stuff check it out HERE V2
Download links not worked...
Waiting for fix
Finally Have The New Firmware Update
Took the plunge with Amazon Fire TV Firmware Installer Tool and installed the latest firmware update. It worked like a charm. It really bothered me that this update was taking so long to arrive and now I finally have it. BTW, you will also have immediate access to the remote control firmware update as well, by going into KFTV settings. Thanks for providing a video tutorial and the tool necessary for achieving this milestone for me.
mjbxx said:
Took the plunge with Amazon Fire TV Firmware Installer Tool and installed the latest firmware update. It worked like a charm. It really bothered me that this update was taking so long to arrive and now I finally have it. BTW, you will also have immediate access to the remote control firmware update as well, by going into KFTV settings. Thanks for providing a video tutorial and the tool necessary for achieving this milestone for me.
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Glad I could help
Should this work properly with BusyBox Free? Just want to make sure.
Thank you for putting this together!
Spelvin said:
Should this work properly with BusyBox Free? Just want to make sure.
Thank you for putting this together!
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yes busybox free should be fine
Any chance you can add in StickMount and moving apps to an external drive? Thats the next big thing I want to do. It would be awesome if it could be automated, then I could install XBMC as my dashboard and be all set. Im holding off installing XBMC just because there is so little storage space on the FireTV.
Hey there this seems like a great tool! But, having a bit of an issue right now. My FTV is rooted with busy box installed. I ran the firmware update tool and everything seemed to go as planned, but my FTV in recovery said the update not successful and rebooted into the old firmware. Now I do have Xposed installed with some modules and XBMC launcher also installed and running. I also have the OTA update also disabled. Would these things cause this error? Any help is much appreciated! Cheers
I used version 2 of the tool and it worked GREAT!!!! I will say it DID take a while to upload the firmware to the point I thought something went wrong. It took about 23 minutes before I saw the install screen on my TV...BUT it DID work!!!!!!! Thanks for making this script!!!
mikespe said:
I used version 2 of the tool and it worked GREAT!!!! I will say it DID take a while to upload the firmware to the point I thought something went wrong. It took about 23 minutes before I saw the install screen on my TV...BUT it DID work!!!!!!! Thanks for making this script!!!
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glad you like it. my fire tv is ethernet cabled not wifi and the upload is only about a minute
Tomsgt said:
glad you like it. my fire tv is ethernet cabled not wifi and the upload is only about a minute
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does not work with latest update . comes back and states did not install updates
Im about to send this one back
cant get netflix to work unable to connect try again bull
everything else works rooted google and netflix i downloaded but you need a mouse
I figured i'd downgrade the firmware and start there to see if that would make a difference