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ok, I rooted the phone, got the recovery flashed with unrEVOked2, and got Wifi N working. I just can't get wifi tether to freaking work . . .
no matter what i try, i give it super user priveleges like it wants, turn it on etc, and none of my devices see a signal,
am i doing something wrong? should i try something in recovery?
please help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700436&highlight=wifi+tether
this is the file to get in step 1 there
http://www.mediafire.com/?undhjydn0oy
fwiw the built-in search function on the forums does work, and its much faster too
NCX Designs said:
ok, I rooted the phone, got the recovery flashed with unrEVOked2, and got Wifi N working. I just can't get wifi tether to freaking work . . .
no matter what i try, i give it super user priveleges like it wants, turn it on etc, and none of my devices see a signal,
am i doing something wrong? should i try something in recovery?
please help
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You probably didn't put the bw~ driver in your /sdcard root. Also, check wifitether's log to see if any steps were highlighted "red"
rynosaur said:
You probably didn't put the bw~ driver in your /sdcard root. Also, check wifitether's log to see if any steps were highlighted "red"
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I have the .bin file in the folder & location you specified, fwiw I also have checked the forum search for issues with the wifi tether and didn't see anything regarding how i'm having issues.
i figured a new post with what my situation is with having root, flashed recovery and working wifi N would also be unique
Wifi Tether log shows no red log entries
am i supposed to do something in recovery?
I did some reading around and apparently Infrastructure mode isn't available for Incredible yet (which would explain why it won't show up on any of my wifi devices) instead AD Hoc mode is only available, which i didn't test
AD Hoc does work but has anyone gotten infrastructure working on the Incredible yet? if not, thats what my problem is, and i'll be patiently waiting for the update to come through
Edit: I got it working!! Infrastructure mode now shows up on my TP2, going to test other devices later
Yah, As far as I can tell...even with the newest pre-release version from the google code site Infrastructure mode isn't supported on anything running our firmware...I hope it comes soon too, would be much better for supporting other devices.
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I have complied all the guides I have made of my T-Mobile Galaxy S4 and wanted to share it with the Android community. This thread is intended to help you easily find tutorials for your T-Mobile Galaxy S4. All the guides come with a video, complete step-by-step guide, and pictures for each step to make the process easy as possible, I hope you enjoy! :good:
I have personally tested every single guide I include below and they are all working since I tried them!
How to Root T-Mobile Galaxy S4 using ClockworkMod Recovery method
How to Reset Binary Counter/Flash Counter - I HIGHLY recommend you do this before unrooting your device!
How to Unroot T-Mobile Galaxy S4 using Windows
How to Unroot T-Mobile Galaxy S4 - No computer required! (Mobile Odin - Useful for people with a Mac/Linux OS or if you can't get to a Windows computer)
How to install TWRP custom recovery on rooted Galaxy S4
How to do a Nandroid Backup - I HIGHLY recommend you at least do a Nandroid Backup of your "stock" Android ROM so if anything goes wrong while your installing a custom ROM you always have a backup!
Learn how to install a custom ROM! - Take your phone to a new level by learning how to install custom ROMS.
How to get free WiFi tether on T-Mobile Galaxy S4 - I have been using this method for over a year and have never been charged!
How to get Google Wallet on your Galaxy S4! - This guide will show you how to bypass Google's restriction and use the Wallet app on your Galaxy S4!
I really hope this helps you, especially people who are just getting starting into the "technical" side of Android. I will be updating these guides if/when I release more....stay tuned.
Amazing. Thanks yechganatic
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This is Great!
Being new to T-Mobile service and the S4, this will be very helpful to me.
I am Rooted with TWRP and would like to know if my S4 will accept the Port when I most likely port over my number from Verizon in a few days.
Update:
I just installed Wifi tether for Root Users, and it's working perfectly with security encryption WPA2-PSK protocol.
As a note, don't use the Android Wifi tether app with the Green icon.
Use the newer version of the Wifi Tether for Root Users app with the Gray & Yellow icons, version 3.3-beta2
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
I had installed the Green icon version first and didn't see the option to change the device, so I looked further.
This tip may help others, as I've seen posts in other threads by those installing the older version, saying it isn't working.
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Biker1 said:
This is Great!
Being new to T-Mobile service and the S4, this will be very helpful to me.
I am Rooted with TWRP and would like to know if my S4 will accept the Port when I most likely port over my number from Verizon in a few days.
Update:
I just installed Wifi tether for Root Users, and it's working perfectly with security encryption WPA2-PSK protocol.
As a note, don't use the Android Wifi tether app with the Green icon.
Use the newer version of the Wifi Tether for Root Users app with the Gray & Yellow icons, version 3.3-beta2
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
I had installed the Green icon version first and didn't see the option to change the device, so I looked further.
This tip may help others, as I've seen posts in other threads by those installing the older version, saying it isn't working.
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Glad you are finding the thread helpful and thank you for the donation!!
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Glad you are finding the thread helpful and thank you for the donation!!
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Anytime
Btw, can my S4 accept the port from Verizon while it's rooted with a custom recovery? Tmo is going to port the phone number over in a few days.
Biker1 said:
Anytime
Btw, can my S4 accept the port from Verizon while it's rooted with a custom recovery? Tmo is going to port the phone number over in a few days.
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Yes from my understanding you should be fine. They should only need to use the T-Mobile sim card and possibly your Verizon sim card. They shouldn't need to use your Galaxy S4 to port over the phone number. Assuming your going to get a T-Mobile Galaxy S4 version.
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Yes from my understanding you should be fine. They should only need to use the T-Mobile sim card and possibly your Verizon sim card. They shouldn't need to use your Galaxy S4 to port over the phone number. Assuming your going to get a T-Mobile Galaxy S4 version.
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For clarification, I currently have my Verizon S3 active on a Verizon account.
I purchased the S4 on T Mobile yesterday to give it a trial run.
T Mobile issued me a new phone number.
In a few days I'll be porting my Verizon number over to my S4 on Tmo, and closing out my Verizon account, and just wanted to make sure the OTA port will take.
Biker1 said:
For clarification, I currently have my Verizon S3 active on a Verizon account.
I purchased the S4 on T Mobile yesterday to give it a trial run.
T Mobile issued me a new phone number.
In a few days I'll be porting my Verizon number over to my S4 on Tmo, and closing out my Verizon account, and just wanted to make sure the OTA port will take.
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I am 90% sure that you will be fine, but if you think you might run into problems you can always unroot your phone, wait for the port, and then re-root your S4.
you the man!!
Thanks bro, damn you guys r geniuses
Been experiencing Wifi tether dropping out after a few minutes of surfing on my pc.
My pc shows connected to the internet, but then it says connected but no internet access.
I removed Encryption in case that was the cause, but the issue still persists.
Turning Wifi Off then On again on the S4 fixes the issue until it happens again.
I thought maybe I was losing 4G LTE connection on my S4 but it showed strong signal bars and Wifi tether was active.
Any ideas?
It just happened again while typing this post.
Biker1 said:
Been experiencing Wifi tether dropping out after a few minutes of surfing on my pc.
My pc shows connected to the internet, but then it says connected but no internet access.
I removed Encryption in case that was the cause, but the issue still persists.
Turning Wifi Off then On again on the S4 fixes the issue until it happens again.
I thought maybe I was losing 4G LTE connection on my S4 but it showed strong signal bars and Wifi tether was active.
Any ideas?
It just happened again while typing this post.
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You used my guide I provided correct?
techfanatic9 said:
You used my guide I provided correct?
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Yes, I followed them as per the op.
I was still having issues so I followed the Settings changes in the thread below.
You can see my post over Here
I like the idea of using a vpn at both ends, but I assume Tmo can't 'sniff' out stuff even if you don't use a vpn. But it's good security anyway all the way around.
Biker1 said:
Yes, I followed them as per the op.
I was still having issues so I followed the Settings changes in the thread below.
You can see my post over Here
I like the idea of using a vpn at both ends, but I assume Tmo can't 'sniff' out stuff even if you don't use a vpn. But it's good security anyway all the way around.
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Hmmm...I'll try to find a solution, but if I can't you can install a custom ROM that has native tethering hack built in. I believe Wicked ROM has that feature.
root + CWM install did not work
I'm new to the S4 but not to rooting. Followed the how to root instructions and it failed to work. After successfully flashing CWM with Odin, I reboot into recovery but it is not CWM, it is the phone's stock recovery. I don't have root access and CWM clearly didn't install, even though Odin says it flashed successfully. Any help would be appreciated.
Thankyou!
techfanatic9 said:
Hmmm...I'll try to find a solution, but if I can't you can install a custom ROM that has native tethering hack built in. I believe Wicked ROM has that feature.
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I did the mods as per my previous post and everything's working well
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Smartphone Mobile Hotspot in the T Mobile - My Account app is showing mb usage while tethering with Wifi Tether for Root Users.
When I activate my vpn it is Not showing any usage.
The above is while using tether with the changes in my previous post, which includes a link to the thread.
Those using the tether should check it for themselves to be sure whether there is any sniffing going around
I have a T-Mobile Galaxy S4 and the CWM Recovery root worked great!
Thanks!
hot spot
hotspot completely doesn't work always ends up in error I've tried a million different options went back and forth up and down left and right nothing work... searched all kinds of guides online and everyone seems to have it working except me I have the newest version from Google Play I have no idea what's going on rooted root went fine.....can you tell me your exact options you have I searched other websites for their exact options but they do not work.......I'm using A s4 just haven't updated my profile
My WiFi Tether settings and link to app
Malicemizeruno said:
hotspot completely doesn't work always ends up in error I've tried a million different options went back and forth up and down left and right nothing work... searched all kinds of guides online and everyone seems to have it working except me I have the newest version from Google Play I have no idea what's going on rooted root went fine.....can you tell me your exact options you have I searched other websites for their exact options but they do not work.......I'm using A s4 just haven't updated my profile
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I've done the following (keep in mind, Mine has an issue with the "What the Hell! Your phone takes back control over the WiFi...."
But! If I start it up a second (or third) time, it seems to stay on
But, here are my settings:
Device-Profile: Samsung Galaxy S4
Setup Method: Auto
Encryption: unchecked (but I'd assume this to be your preference)
SSID: your preference
Channel: 01
MAC Spoof: unchecked
Don't disable Bluetooth: Unchecked
Access control: unchecked (But "should" also be your preference)
Keep Alive Checking: unchecked
Shutdown timer: unchecked (should be preference)
Idle Shutdown: unchecked
Literally, All I've really done since installing it, is change the profile to S4, and set the SSID to something different than AndroidTether.
I have to fight the What the Hell error a couple times, but it does work, and I'm able to get back on WiFi normally after I turn it off. (My old GS3 failed to enable the WiFi after running WiFi Tether, so each time I had to restart the phone, but this works fine)
Also, Side note:
The OP, contains a link with the WiFi Tether setup, but that page includes a link to the app in the Google Play store, which is now unavailable. Either on the computer, or on the phone, Google Play no longer shows this app in the library. Download it directly from the code.google.com site:
https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Reset flash counter before or after root?
I have a stupid question. It says in the OP that Reset Binary is suggested before rooting. But the tutorial for resetting the flash counter asks for SU privileges, which I won't have until I root. Can someone clarify this for me. Thanks.
Hello all,
First I want to express my appreciation for those who take the time to make ROMs for our TF201/300T tablets. Doing just this little task took 3 days of experimenting, I couldn't imagine debugging an entire ROM!
As some of you may know, people with broken touchscreens are getting replacements on eBay that are the wrong version, and are having reverse x-axis issues. The only way this was solved previously was to install Hairybean 2.31 which had the corrected driver and init script to activate it on the install. Unfortunately that meant that we with the wrong screens were stuck on Android 4.2, and what fun is that?
I have figured out and created a new driver for the atmel_maxtouch which will allow you to turn on the reverse axis by echoing 1 to /sys/module/atmel_maxtouch/parameters/reverse_axis. For those without the reverse axis issue, you should be fine, as the reverse axis is only called by the command above.
There's a lot of great ROMs out there, and now those with the different screens can enjoy them too, and all you need is this driver and an init.d script.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need something debugged (though I am not a programmer, so how much I may be able to help will be limited ). The new atmel_maxtouch.c is attached in the zip.
I've added it to KatKernel #19 that will be in the next KatKiss V18
Hi. I have an Asus TF300T with touchscreen issue. It doesn't working even if I replaced it. Maybe the replaced part was the wrong one... Can I do anything? I have JB 4.2.1 with the latest bootloader, root, bootloader unlocked. I flash via fastboot the TWRP recovery but I can't flash or use it because it is only touch usable...so I can't flash Katkiss rom... What can I do?
ADB is active...
My ultimate goal here is to be able to get Tincore's Keymapper app to recognize a bluetooth controller so I can get play Call of Duty Mobile with a fricken controller again!
That being said, I'm running into roadblocks left and right, and nothing that I've tried is working out the way that I intended them to LOL
Here's the skinny:
Tablet is a Samsung Galaxy S4 Wifi SM-T830
Current firmware is 8.1.0 Oct 2018 security patch ARJ3
Bootloader unlocked and rooted (with Magisk) just the other day to install Tincore Keymapper...did that successfully.
XBone controller is paired and recognized by the tablet, but not by TKM.
I have suspicion to believe it *might* be related to the fact that SELinux is set to enforcing.
Because of Knox, or Samsung, or whatever, I can't use terminal commands to change SELinux to permissive to test this theory. (I'm not even sure this would help TKM recognize the bt controller, but figured I'd try!)
So, questions are:
1. Is it possible on the current stock kernel to change SELinux from enforcing to permissive? If so, how?
2. If the answer to Question 1 is no, Is there a custom kernel/ROM for the SM-T830 that allows one to change SELinux from enforcing to permissive built for the SM-T830?
3. Is there another viable option that I'm missing here? Is there some other troubleshooting I should try first?
4. Am I at a dead end with this, and should I stop wasting my time with all of this hullabaloo?
TIA
greevedogg said:
My ultimate goal here is to be able to get Tincore's Keymapper app to recognize a bluetooth controller so I can get play Call of Duty Mobile with a fricken controller again!
That being said, I'm running into roadblocks left and right, and nothing that I've tried is working out the way that I intended them to LOL
Here's the skinny:
Tablet is a Samsung Galaxy S4 Wifi SM-T830
Current firmware is 8.1.0 Oct 2018 security patch ARJ3
Bootloader unlocked and rooted (with Magisk) just the other day to install Tincore Keymapper...did that successfully.
XBone controller is paired and recognized by the tablet, but not by TKM.
I have suspicion to believe it *might* be related to the fact that SELinux is set to enforcing.
Because of Knox, or Samsung, or whatever, I can't use terminal commands to change SELinux to permissive to test this theory. (I'm not even sure this would help TKM recognize the bt controller, but figured I'd try!)
So, questions are:
1. Is it possible on the current stock kernel to change SELinux from enforcing to permissive? If so, how?
2. If the answer to Question 1 is no, Is there a custom kernel/ROM for the SM-T830 that allows one to change SELinux from enforcing to permissive built for the SM-T830?
3. Is there another viable option that I'm missing here? Is there some other troubleshooting I should try first?
4. Am I at a dead end with this, and should I stop wasting my time with all of this hullabaloo?
TIA
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Depends on your current OS?
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Depends on your current OS?
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Thanks for the reply @ashyx. I'm currently on 8.1.0, but I have no problem updating, if need be. Right now, it looks as though my only option for a modified kernel that has SELinux permissive ability is @Mentalmuso's WETA 7.0... Which I've been looking into, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. It would mean upgrading from Oreo to Pie, but I'm fine with that
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Thanks for the reply @ashyx. I'm currently on 8.1.0, but I have no problem updating, if need be. Right now, it looks as though my only option for a modified kernel that has SELinux permissive ability is @Mentalmuso's WETA 7.0... Which I've been looking into, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. It would mean upgrading from Oreo to Pie, but I'm fine with that
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If you know how to unpack and repack a recovery/boot image, you can use the kernel from my TWRP build. It will allow SELinux to be set to permissive.
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I ended up updating to Pie, and flashed a permissive kernel, which worked in getting Tincore Keymapper to recognize my BT Shield controller.
However, I still haven't been able to get it to work like I want to... I can map the controller buttons and analog sticks, but they don't register in-game as 'screen touches' at all. A step in the right direction, yes, but still not a bonafide solution.
We can close this thread now, though, as my issue is now related directly with TKM and not custom kernels and SELinux.
**Edit: Update** Got Tincore Keymapper working, as was able to get my xbox controller recognized and buttons mapped and it's playable in CODM. Took quite a few steps to get it to work, but I finally figured it out.
My firestick downloaded 5.2.7.4 and its broke my accessibility and adb commands. I looked on amazon to see latest versions for their devices and none of em are listed to have 5.2.7.4. Not sure if anyone else is having this problem or if they are rolling out another update and I just got unlucky and got some of the first roll outs of it. I also had ran some debloat commands and not sure if the stick just ran some updates after that. But it was after that it broke. But I have since factory reset and its still broke adb and accessibility. Just wanted to make people aware and see if anyone else has found a fix for this version or any info on a fix.
I having this problem too, cant set custom launcher.. anyone help us??
The 5-6 domains did not block this update either! This update made it through!
I also am wondering about this. Not even the app I used to prevent standby works anymore!
I have been looking all over for any info on the .4 update and no one seems to care as if this update doesn't exist. I have found no info on any existence of .4 except for a select few people sharing the same problem. this update has broke my adb as well as accessibility. Virus scanner wont work custom launcher will work if manually loaded. any app that requires any adb or accessibility are completely broke. sm commands come back as doesnt exists as will as i believe pm commands. only a select few non important commands will work. trying to give details in case it helps at all. but for now just letting developers do their thing and not trying to bother them to much. would love to help more but my 2nd gen tank cant be rooted. so i cant pull a backup or anything from it. not to mention if it was able to be rooted id be golden. Hopefully if someone figures out this whole .4 thing they will be kind enough to post something about it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201497590
Adb works without any Problems.
dont try rooting. 5.2.7.4 wont flash twrp recovery and you are stuck in hacked bootloader.
EDIT: If you know what you are doing you can do the 2 flashes and recovery reboot from the fastboot-step.sh in Windows if you run into the above. It works, got magisk, am rooted.
Mine isnt rooted nor can it be. Its the model that was made in 2020. And I see they have updated the device to say it has 5.2.7.4 but my adb is still broke. I have tried to factory reset and my adb commands are still busted. sm command and pm commands come back as invalid or missing. Not sure whats going on. It doesnt make sense if yours works. Thank you for letting me know your adb is still functioning. I guess Im gonna have to mess with it more.
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Mine isnt rooted nor can it be. Its the model that was made in 2020. And I see they have updated the device to say it has 5.2.7.4 but my adb is still broke. I have tried to factory reset and my adb commands are still busted. sm command and pm commands come back as invalid or missing. Not sure whats going on. It doesnt make sense if yours works. Thank you for letting me know your adb is still functioning. I guess Im gonna have to mess with it more.
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Try toggling unkown sources and debugging in settings? Maybe they got turned off?
Oh and just straight usb, 1 cable? Mine wont do tether adb with an otg cable.
Done all that. Unfortunately Im stuck. I dont what else to do with this thing. ADB will still connect but all the important commands come back as missing or invalid. such as sm commands and pm commands.
With 5.2.7.4 , you need root for this commands!!!
Thank you for clarifying this. I appreciate that. I unfortunately can't root mine due to manufacture date and them blocking the BL from what Ive read so I guess that stick is limited on its capabilities. But thank you for your time to reply to this. Hopefully this will clear it up for others as well.
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dont try rooting. 5.2.7.4 wont flash twrp recovery and you are stuck in hacked bootloader.
EDIT: If you know what you are doing you can do the 2 flashes and recovery reboot from the fastboot-step.sh in Windows if you run into the above. It works, got magisk, am rooted.
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That is a common fastboot bug, not related to the fireOS version or the xploit.
Latest ubuntu with a full fastboot install works (fixed), on arch linux (like the 4k fire ISO) it's fixed it too, but also a full reinstall with pacman is necessary.
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That is a common fastboot bug, not related to the fireOS version or the xploit.
Latest ubuntu with a full fastboot install works (fixed), on arch linux (like the 4k fire ISO) it's fixed it too, but also a full reinstall with pacman is necessary.
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I used the FireISO booted from USB in this post (err not this post, but the root post)... It will not flash the second script, not even manually. Windows...seconds.
My 4k stick went perfect.
Just posted in case it helps anyone.
TimmyP said:
I used the FireISO booted from USB in this post (err not this post, but the root post)... It will not flash the second script, not even manually. Windows...seconds.
My 4k stick went perfect.
Just posted in case it helps anyone.
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You can fix this issue if you connect the FireISO system to the internet and run this, in order to update fb:
Code:
pacman -Sy
pacman -Sy fastboot
Ahh where were you a couple days ago!
noremy said:
Thank you for clarifying this. I appreciate that. I unfortunately can't root mine due to manufacture date and them blocking the BL from what Ive read so I guess that stick is limited on its capabilities. But thank you for your time to reply to this. Hopefully this will clear it up for others as well.
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So just to clarify, 5.2.7.4 OTA has taken custom launcher apart by blocking pm grant permissions in accessibility.
TechdoctorUK mentioned this too a couple of weeks back. It seems the devs at amazon have been all over him lately and have been quoting tutorials etc from his site.
I've been using the ftvlaunchx app wrote to system settings on a post Dec 2019 unrootable 2nd gen and thought I'd blocked 5.2.7.4 update but I came back in today and was fkin horrified it had updated to 5.2.7.4 (I nearly sh't myself) its still optimizing apps just now but I'm hoping, just hoping that due to the pm grant permission already being installed it maybe slip through the net. Wishful thinking I know.
Hurry up and arrive 4k firestick I NEED ROOT
Let me know what you find out with yours. I have been watching the forums to see if and when someone may find a work around. Till then I'll keep tinkering with my 4k version.
noremy said:
Let me know what you find out with yours. I have been watching the forums to see if and when someone may find a work around. Till then I'll keep tinkering with my 4k version.
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Hi noremy, i just made a new thread there on 5.2.7.4, the cure is ftvlaunchx wrote to system settings, install atv launcher pro and set that as default launcher in the ftvlaunchx app, should work with any android tv launcher too.
Big thanks to the developers @github
Edit #### i rebooted and now the home button is not working at all
Only sending me back to amazon screen.
Regards
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Hi! Mine is a 2nd gen Firestick. After the 5.2.7.4 update, none of my apps are opening. It says "Amazon App Store is out of date. Please visit the Amazon website to install the latest version". When I click on the link, it says Appstore is installed & I am good to go. No matter what I do, same thing happens for each and every app. So I can't use any of the apps on my Firestick. Any suggestions on what this is? Thanks!
The only option I can think off would be to factory reset it. I know its a pain to put everything back on but not sure what else to try.