Great thanks for your contribution on HDX device.
Rooting HDX is the good beginning of HDX's brand new life.
I wonder how I can remove the ads (wallpaper?) in the HDX 7''
see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545184
I tried the suggestion from the URL given above and that method didn't work for me. I continued to get ads. I tried this one at this URL and it worked, but you may have to give up your rotating lock screens. Go take a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569309
HTH
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There is a way on a rooted kindle fire to fake an IMEI so that apps that look for it won't crash / will run without error. Can this be done on a rooted nook?
There were cries of "Illegal" when the instructions were posted for the kindle, but as long as the IMEI starts with 00- it's a legal testing ID.
Yes it can be faked, there is project about this for the nook color as well, and im very sure it could be applied for nook tablet but its all up to devs if they want to implement it or not. See there is always people that want this kind of this for lets say "no educational" purposes but indeed it helps to make your device think you have an IMEI so some apps that require one can work.
~ Veronica
"Testing Purposes Only" of course
I know a lot of good stuff is getting ported from Kindle Fire to NT... I hope this is one of them.
Or not as all I want to do for now is play youtube vids , read manga/comics and stream anime mks from my server ? Can I do all this without rooting ?
Well if you've turned it on and connected to Wi-Fi you're most likely already screwed if you wanted to root. If you haven't I would suggest it if you don't care about prime services...I had my HDX set up to look almost aosp with the now launcher and all of google services running including the store...then the update put me back to this ****ty combo of android and fire os
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I have not turned it on yet and will not for a day or two to research this.So you suggest I should root it ?
I would suggest rooting if you fit the following:
- You feel comfortable rooting your device knowing that you are able to brick your device. You understand the risk
(I personally think it happens when low on battery power cuts the process off since it gets mentioned a lot, or installing the tools needed in a incorrect order could put you in a "boot loop" from what I've heard/read. Correct me guys if I'm wrong. Or confirm that's right. Or add to the small list from experience with bricking if you want. I have not bricked my two devices myself and rooted Android devices before using other dev tools).
- You want to customize your tablet into a hybrid of both Amazon OS/ with Android launcher.
- You prefer having access to paid apps on the Google Play store since you can not side-load paid Google apps (from PC to Kindle using USB). Personally I found that video games run smoothly on the paid emulators I bought so far from the Google Play store.
- If you truly haven't been updated yet.
To check: When you go to Settings / Device / System Updates and it says Current Version is 14.3.1.0_user_... (also heads up, don't connect to the internet. The update for 14.3.2.1 will download automatically and when it's done it will install by itself. I own a Kindle Fire HDX 7" with 13.3.1.0 on it but they are pretty much the same thing except for a few things designed specifically for that device being their different code and/or addresses I would assume)
- You've rooted a Android device before. That way you feel more comfortable.
Your 3 concerns you've told us: You can watch YouTube through Amazon's OS only using their web browser called Silk. If your comics are PDF then you can view those without rooting as well. I never used mks files if that's what you're referring to so I can't help you there. Other than that, that's all the info I think you need other than the process it takes to actually root the device.
Hope I helped explain clearly.
taiko01 said:
Or not as all I want to do for now is play youtube vids , read manga/comics and stream anime mks from my server ? Can I do all this without rooting ?
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H0B0onDRUGS2 provided some sound advices regarding rooting for you...
However, I watch YouTube and streamed video files from my PCs on my non-rooted and updated KFHDX7. Even though I don't do it, but I'm fairly sure you can read comics too without root. What file formats are they?
I've never rooted as i actually like fire os. My lgg2 satisfies my need to root, mod, flash. etc.
As far as YouTube goes tubemate, available from the Amazon store, works well for me however I'll probably sideload og youtube at some stage. Don't know about comics or anime.
LgG2 d802 running Sotmax V5 ROM
Looks like I will root it as I dont mind getting my hands dirty and I dont like closed eco systems like apple/amazon ,only reason I got was I got it dirt cheap
PS the manga are i think cbr/cbz and mostly in rar/tar containers full of png's.
I thought we all might benefit by having a list of packages that were safe to block. I've gotten a slight boost to available RAM by blocking certain always running packages, at of course the cost of some reduced functionality. I haven't has as much time as I'd like to go through the list but I've begun blocking one by one and see what adverse effects each might have. So far I've blocked a few with success.
Of course depending on why you got your Fire HD this may not be much help to you. I received mine a Christmas gift and at this time have no need for the reader features of it. I currently use Apex Launcher have GAPPS installed and use @powerpoint45 advertisement block trick. I do not use profiles or Freetime, so I do not know what effects this would have if you do.
All these have been safely blocked through ADP, and I have 75MB + more of usable RAM and snappier response overall from the tablet. If anyone else cares to experiment and post the results I think we could benefit from your results!
com.amazon.kindle (Kindle Reader)
com.audible.application.kindle (Audible)
com.goodreads.kindle (Goodreads)
I have more I can post later. But my list will basically remove anything Amazon
powerpoint45 said:
I have more I can post later. But my list will basically remove anything Amazon
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Thank you, you've been incredibly helpful in improving the usability of this device! Do you happen to know what will happen if an OTA comes and these packages are blocked?
AlbusAngelus said:
Thank you, you've been incredibly helpful in improving the usability of this device! Do you happen to know what will happen if an OTA comes and these packages are blocked?
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In the past nothing has gone wrong after an update for me but as long as you select "remember" for the adb permission popup you will be able to fix any issues with "pm unblock"
Here is my list. It will basically strip amazon from the device:
com.amazon.kindle.otter
com.amazon.kindle
com.audible.application.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe
com.amazon.client.metrics
com.amazon.device.backup
com.amazon.platform
com.amazon.photos
com.nuance.edr.androidservice.service
com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
com.goodreads.kindle
now here is a seriously nice little doodad:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
works with (just about?) any kitkat, root not required (it's doing the same 'pm block/unblock' sort of stuff, just nicely put together in a gui with great sorting/filtering/import/export features)
sadly no dice with this program on firetv or tv stick - they only support pm disable not pm block. but still, awesome!
stupid question: I'm assuming tahoe is something to do with cloud functionality, and whisperlink is something about kindle books whispernet/whispersync?
also, any new suggestions of things to disable? I still can't figure out what package freetime is under.
trying to de-spamazonify mine as much as possible, but still like to keep
- instant video (edit: this one, I know from early firetv days, it's called venezia /edit)
and
- kindle book reader (which, using your hack version is fine. thanks! I don't mind using an older version, that's what I have to do on fireTV since amazon webstore says Reader is "not compatible" yeah lol right. I had to go back to an old enough version where the sign-in is performed by the app itself and doesn't automagically sign in using the underlying amazon framework -- looks like that's probably what you had to do too.
there is/was a different workaround to that -- this other weird 'kindlestorewebapp v2.0' that calls itself "Bookstore" (the icon looks the same as the Reader icon, except oddly much smaller and no text label), that USED to work just fine as a reader but it seems the latest update broke that... so, thanks again for your version
I too, would love to find out how to block Freetime.
Any suggestions which app handles this?
Hello,
So I bought a Kindle HDX 7 (3rd gen) for my girlfriend. She used it for a month and then a yellow line appeared on the screen. She contacted Amazon and they gave her a replacement and told her to discard/ recycle the defective one. Now I didn't see the point of throwing away the entire device just coz of the screen issue so I asked her to give the defective one to me. I did a factory reset on it. I can load documents and video files and music but they all appear in the Doc tab only. I am able to open Silk and use it like a basic tablet, but when I select tabs of Books or Music, etc, it asks me to register with Amazon. I tried doing that but it constantly rejects any email leading me to believe that the serial was blacklisted. So I've been scouring this site for clues on how to root the device/ install google play etc., but I am a bit confused now looking at the different links.
So far I've seen links with a cyanogen mod in here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...ent/rom-cm-12-unofficial-apollo-thor-t3050199
or the 'How to install Google Play here'
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547054
So I'd be really grateful if you folks could point me in the right direction as in what steps do I need to take to either unlock my device/ be able to install apps/ read books and listed to music under the respective tabs. Is there a particular order to follow to install? I tried looking up the Sticky page but I'm still totally lost on what steps to follow in what order.
About my Kindle:
It is a Kindle HDX 7 (3rd gen)
Runs right now on Fire OS 4.5.5.1
I enabled ADB by going into the Developer Options (had to click 5 -6 times on Serial Number in Settings for the Options to appear)
Please let me know if I have missed out on providing you with other details about my Kindle.
Thanks a lot!
This guide works on my case :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...t-install-twrp-android-fire-os-8-5-1-t3278286
Careful! That guide is for a version of HD on 8.5.1, not HDX 3rd gen. Will brick your device.
Raymodjp said:
Careful! That guide is for a version of HD on 8.5.1, not HDX 3rd gen. Will brick your device.
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Yep. I realised that the moment I looked through that guide.
GunX_X said:
Hello,
So I bought a Kindle HDX 7 (3rd gen) for my girlfriend. She used it for a month and then a yellow line appeared on the screen. She contacted Amazon and they gave her a replacement and told her to discard/ recycle the defective one. Now I didn't see the point of throwing away the entire device just coz of the screen issue so I asked her to give the defective one to me. I did a factory reset on it. I can load documents and video files and music but they all appear in the Doc tab only. I am able to open Silk and use it like a basic tablet, but when I select tabs of Books or Music, etc, it asks me to register with Amazon. I tried doing that but it constantly rejects any email leading me to believe that the serial was blacklisted. So I've been scouring this site for clues on how to root the device/ install google play etc., but I am a bit confused now looking at the different links.
So far I've seen links with a cyanogen mod in here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...ent/rom-cm-12-unofficial-apollo-thor-t3050199
or the 'How to install Google Play here'
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547054
So I'd be really grateful if you folks could point me in the right direction as in what steps do I need to take to either unlock my device/ be able to install apps/ read books and listed to music under the respective tabs. Is there a particular order to follow to install? I tried looking up the Sticky page but I'm still totally lost on what steps to follow in what order.
About my Kindle:
It is a Kindle HDX 7 (3rd gen)
Runs right now on Fire OS 4.5.5.1
I enabled ADB by going into the Developer Options (had to click 5 -6 times on Serial Number in Settings for the Options to appear)
Please let me know if I have missed out on providing you with other details about my Kindle.
Thanks a lot!
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FWIW - I am currently assisting another individual with the installation of a custom rom on a device with a similar configuration (sans registration issue). You can follow the conversation here.
Hi! I have been reading through these forums for a couple hours now and I am still confused on what to do. Any help would be appreciated!
I am trying to get my Netflix on my Kindle Fire to cast onto my TV. From what I've gathered, the only way to do that is if I root my device, is this correct? I currently have a Kindle Fire HD 7 (4th Generation) that is running 5.3.1.1. To my knowledge, there isn't a way to root my device with the current firmware that I'm on. If I am able to downgrade to 5.3.1.0, and edit the build.prop, will I be able to use my Netflix with CC through my Fire? How can I make this work? Could anyone give me a step by step on what to do?
Is flashing CM the same thing as rooting?
I am a beginner at rooting and honestly anything Android. I have experience jailbreaking and with iOS, but this is all completely new to me. I've been overwhelmed by all the information, I really need someone to explain it all to be simply. Thank you!
If you just want to cast from Netflix, you don't need to root.
Just Install the Google Play Store (follow instructions in link):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603
Then install Netflix and Google Home (formerly Chromecast). You should be good to go.
Rooting is like JailBreaking, gives you access to stuff you were formerly locked out of. Flashing CM is putting a custom version of android on the tablet.
Good luck!
Sinjz said:
If you just want to cast from Netflix, you don't need to root.
Just Install the Google Play Store (follow instructions in link):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603
Then install Netflix and Google Home (formerly Chromecast). You should be good to go.
Rooting is like JailBreaking, gives you access to stuff you were formerly locked out of. Flashing CM is putting a custom version of android on the tablet.
Good luck!
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Hi! Thank you for replying. I do have Home, Play Store and all of the other things installed. Other apps such as HBO Now work with the Chromecast, but Netflix does not. I think Amazon disallowed Netflix to work with Chromecast so when Netflix detects what my device is, it doesn't give me the option to cast. The button doesn't show up at the top of the app. I'm trying to bypass that by editing the build.prop (I read it it another thread?) so that Netflix thinks I am on another device and allows Chromecast to work.
I downloaded Netflix from the Play Store and even downgraded to an older version, but none of those things have worked. If you know another way to help me or advice on what to do, I'd appreciate it! Thanks!
I am having the same issue. I can cast Google Play Movies all right, but cannot cast Netflix. Chromecast icon does not show up.
Is there any solution to this? Preferably with no rooting involved.