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[Q] ADB is failing to recognise Kindle Fire

I bought my KF a week ago, on the basis that I would be able to root it seeing the variety of threads of successful roots. I bought the Non-HD 2nd Gen. My issue is that whilst my computer is able to recognise the Kindle Fire, ADB devices show nothing connected (Yes, the KF is in debug mode in Settings). I have installed the correct ADB drivers countless times, I have even tried to do it on 3 different computers, and none of them are able to recognise the KF in ADB. (BTW, I have been doing the QemuRoot method.)
I was wondering if you are able to post any suggestions? I have tried it on Windows 7 32bit and Windows XP 32bit. Thank you.

According to the Amazon ADB Guide...
Windows users only: If you previously connected your device to your computer without first enabling ADB, you will need to force a re-installation of the driver. See the Known Issues section for instructions on how to remove and re-install the device driver.
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This was my initial issue.
So I did the uninstall according to their steps.. then enabled ADB on the KF.
Then plugged it back in and it shows KF as an unknown device.
Then I got the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 drivers from the Android SDK and install them. Now my KF is seen by ADB.
I've attached a link to the drivers
http://www.4shared.com/zip/rCjyzqfy/Kindle_Fire_HD_89_ADB_drivers.html

Thanks
This was my initial issue.
So I did the uninstall according to their steps.. then enabled ADB on the KF.
Then plugged it back in and it shows KF as an unknown device.
Then I got the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 drivers from the Android SDK and install them. Now my KF is seen by ADB.
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Thanks for the link to the Amazon page. I did uninstall the drivers the way Amazon reccommends, and install the 8.9 drivers, that didn't work. So I downloaded the android SDK, and used the Kindle drivers which came alond with the SDK, and that finally worked. The odd thing is that ADB now recognises my device as ADB, but device manager doesn't, but that's not a problem, at least now I'm rooted on 10.2.1. (Wifi is off on my Kindle, so I do not get an OTA update to 10.2.3)

Since you still have 10.2.1 can you pull some system images for us who have 10.2.3 and lost root?
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Since you still have 10.2.1 can you pull some system images for us who have 10.2.3 and lost root?
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Yes, I could do that. I'd need detailed explanation on how to do it though, as I'm not experienced when it comes to Android.

I sent you a pm. If you have root and adb it should be straight forward.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

[Q] Playstore app trouble

Hi all,
I managed to get my Kindle fire HD 7.2.3 rooted today thanks to XDA!!
I've now got the google play store but on quite a few of the apps i want i get:
'Your device isn't compatible with this version'
Is there anything i can do to resolve this or is it something i have to put up with?
Thanks
P.S. Is there any other cool things i can do now i'm rooted, I've stopped the ads on the lock screen, anything else people would recommend?

Most have just sideloaded those apps. Good luck!

H17YD_L said:
Hi all,
I managed to get my Kindle fire HD 7.2.3 rooted today thanks to XDA!!
I've now got the google play store but on quite a few of the apps i want i get:
'Your device isn't compatible with this version'
Is there anything i can do to resolve this or is it something i have to put up with?
Thanks
P.S. Is there any other cool things i can do now i'm rooted, I've stopped the ads on the lock screen, anything else people would recommend?
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Don't mean to hijack your thread, but how'd you manage to get yours rooted? I just got my KFHD 7.2.3 and evidently this doesn't work for this version.

Krsmqn said:
Most have just sideloaded those apps. Good luck!
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Could you explain please? Not sure what this means?

zervic said:
Don't mean to hijack your thread, but how'd you manage to get yours rooted? I just got my KFHD 7.2.3 and evidently this doesn't work for this version.
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It was a bit of a nightmare, I wasn't getting anywhere, then I did a few things and it started to work so I'm not sure what rectified the problem, 1 is to make sure u have androidSDK installed this then let me see my device when I typed adb devices in to the cmd window, then I went to task manager an stopped a process called adb.exe or something similar and when you want to open the bin4ry root folder. Right click on the unzipped folder on your desktop an click start command here, then the command window opens, then type the name of the file RunMe.bat press enter then it all worked from then on in! When you have to open the Qemu.bat do the same, right click on the folder on the desktop, hope it works for you

[Q] How to root kindle fire HD 7" version 7.4.8?

I've been browsing Kindle fire HD root videos and forums all day. There seem to be almost none for the 7.4.8 version. I cannot find any videos or tutorials for my kindle version. Do I need to downgrade? If so, how? Where do I begin? I'm a newbie.

Root it just like you would the other versions. Binary's root or kffa root, if nothing else works just downgrade it, those are prerooted.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk

stunts513 said:
Root it just like you would the other versions. Binary's root or kffa root, if nothing else works just downgrade it, those are prerooted.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk
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I don't know which tutorial to follow.

The search button is useful.... Here's binariy's root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk

stunts513 said:
The search button is useful.... Here's binariy's root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk
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Asides this, will I also be able to successfully root through the tutorials on youtube which are meant for version 7.4.6?

They should work, as far as I know nothing has ever changed in the rooting process for this device.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk

Thank you
I also lost root with the update to 7.4.8 a few days ago.
I originally rooted my kindle with bin4ary's root, but that program was able to re-root it.
Thank you for suggesting KFFirstAide because that program was able to restore root for me.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Try this
Watch "How to Root Kindle Fire HDX" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptqvWGWEDnI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk

I rooted a 7.4.8 this week, it was no different to do than before it was upgraded, I think the user had upgraded the firmware to 7.4.8 and caused a boot loop problem, so it had to be put back to stock and then re-rooted, just take your time and follow all the instructions to the letter, I used "Root Many Android" as the software, also ensure the ADB drivers are correctly installed >and working< and you set the windows Enviromental Variables path correctly, ensure the kindle is charged up before you start. Good luck

Downgrade 7.4.8
stunts513 said:
Root it just like you would the other versions. Binary's root or kffa root, if nothing else works just downgrade it, those are prerooted.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk
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Hi. Can anyone point me to the right direction? I wanna get my Kindle fire hd 7.4.8 downgraded t0 2.3! What must I do?

abatoir said:
Hi. Can anyone point me to the right direction? I wanna get my Kindle fire hd 7.4.8 downgraded t0 2.3! What must I do?
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7.2.3? Use kindle fire first aid. look in the general section for it.

Please help!!!
I have been trying to root my Kindle all morning, searching through videos here and downloading links. All I have ended up doing is getting a bunch of malware on my computer which I can't remove! And now when I go to uninstall programs it only shows I have 3 programs installed. I'm so frustrated and I just want my computer back to normal. Please, can anyone help me?

BadBadMe said:
I have been trying to root my Kindle all morning, searching through videos here and downloading links. All I have ended up doing is getting a bunch of malware on my computer which I can't remove! And now when I go to uninstall programs it only shows I have 3 programs installed. I'm so frustrated and I just want my computer back to normal. Please, can anyone help me?
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Eh... Not exactly the best place to ask for help fixing your pc. That can be more difficult to explain how to fix over the net, If you want someone to repair your pc for free then pm me or hit me up on skype, i can fix pc's remotely assuming it still gives you network access and lets you install programs, and also assuming the virus isnt the kind that prevents me from fixing it short of pulling the hard drive and scanning it remotely. However i will say this, if your programs list only has 3 programs on teh add remove page, its possible some registry keys were deleted.
If however you are looking for the kindle fire 7 hd 2012 root utility, use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
if its the 2013 model, don't use that there's another tool for it.

stunts513 said:
Eh... Not exactly the best place to ask for help fixing your pc. That can be more difficult to explain how to fix over the net, If you want someone to repair your pc for free then pm me or hit me up on skype, i can fix pc's remotely assuming it still gives you network access and lets you install programs, and also assuming the virus isnt the kind that prevents me from fixing it short of pulling the hard drive and scanning it remotely. However i will say this, if your programs list only has 3 programs on teh add remove page, its possible some registry keys were deleted.
If however you are looking for the kindle fire 7 hd 2012 root utility, use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
if its the 2013 model, don't use that there's another tool for it.
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Thank you very much Stunts, I appreciate your help. I will send you a message or try to hit you up on skype.Thanks!!!!

Can't log into sideloaded Google Play on unrooted 5th gen Fire (5.1.1)

I know we are still waiting on a potential root update for the 5.1.1 firmware, which is how my black friday fire was shipped, unfortunately. However, I have sideloaded google play and google frameworks successfully (I think) via rootjunky's zip. The problem is, I cannot update google play services (Fire tells me it is out of date) without logging into the Play store, but I cannot log into the play store. Whenever I put in my credentials, I get an error that says "There was a problem communicating with Google Servers, please try again later".
If I cant update the framework through Play, or log into play at all, I'm pretty sunk. I have noticed some people referencing the ability to use the Play store on 5.1.1. so somebody must have gotten in successfully. Anybody have any ideas on how to fix, or get this error and find a solution?

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...es-8-4-89-2428711-230-2-android-apk-download/
sideload this apk. this is the latest play services for our device. it's signed so it should install right over the old version.

hp420 said:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...es-8-4-89-2428711-230-2-android-apk-download/
sideload this apk. this is the latest play services for our device. it's signed so it should install right over the old version.
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Well they solved the problem elsewhere but left this thread hanging
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/apps-dont-google-play-t3270128

New to this and looking for clarification
I just received my Fire today which promptly upgraded itself to 5.1.1. All I want to do right now is install Google Play Store. I've downloaded the GAPPS file linked below (8.4.89), but now I'm hoping for a link for the RootJunky sideloader to complete the process. I'm a super newbie, so any instructions past just a simple link would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Solved
hp420 said:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...es-8-4-89-2428711-230-2-android-apk-download/
sideload this apk. this is the latest play services for our device. it's signed so it should install right over the old version.
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Thanks for the link! Probably what I was looking for, however, issue was solved by running the batch file in the rootjunky ADB zip a second time which probably gave me the same result.
khult said:
I just received my Fire today which promptly upgraded itself to 5.1.1. All I want to do right now is install Google Play Store. I've downloaded the GAPPS file linked below (8.4.89), but now I'm hoping for a link for the RootJunky sideloader to complete the process. I'm a super newbie, so any instructions past just a simple link would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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If you haven't found your solution yet, here is the rootjunky link: http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Amazon Fire 5th gen
You download and extract the amazon fire 5th gen zip to a folder, connect your fire (make sure to have the necessary device/adb drivers installed), and follow the promps. FYI I had to run it twice to get Play to work properly, but I'm all set up now, don't even need root really (Although, a replacement launcher would be nice, I think the fire home launcher is a piece of crap).
The ad-removal didn't work with the Rootjunky script, but a separate ADB command got rid of them.

khult said:
I just received my Fire today which promptly upgraded itself to 5.1.1. All I want to do right now is install Google Play Store. I've downloaded the GAPPS file linked below (8.4.89), but now I'm hoping for a link for the RootJunky sideloader to complete the process. I'm a super newbie, so any instructions past just a simple link would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Install the drivers from Amazon here https://developer.amazon.com/appsan...etting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing
On tablet
We need to enable Developer Options
Go to Settings>Device Options>Tap on Serial Numbers seven times it'll say "You are now Developer"
This puts new category underneath Serial Number, Developer options so go into that
Toggle Enable ADB to the on position
Then plug the tablet in to pc
Then visit the thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/installing-google-framework-playstore-t3216122
Download the file in one, and unzip it.
Ignore it's drivers (many seem to have had difficulties with them) and you won't get any joy from the parts of the Batch file that block ads or updates, they won't do any harm, but they won't do anything well at all really so don't worry about them.
run 1-Install-Play-Store.bat
You can check the drivers you have installed work as it loads up, if it has you'll see your serial number on the left of the screen
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
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List of devices attached
Gxxxserialxnumberxxxxxxxx device
If it shows, all well and good, run option 2 on menu screen and should be good to go.
It'll say it's blocked the ads, it hasn't.

Thank you guys. Can't believe how easy that was. One thing though - I downloaded the newer GAPPS file, but then the batch file never asked me for its location and therefore installed the default older one. It seems to work perfectly, and asked me to update Play Services first thing, which I suppose gave me the exact same result.
I appreciate the help very much.

I had same problem and used an apk. Loader got google play services and games but when I went to login to google play it just says checking info. I let it run for hours and nothing. It's been a week. No option of plugging into a PC please help I am up for any fresh ideas

Frogsmash said:
I had same problem and used an apk. Loader got google play services and games but when I went to login to google play it just says checking info. I let it run for hours and nothing. It's been a week. No option of plugging into a PC please help I am up for any fresh ideas
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Try this thread.

Fire 7 (2017, 7th Gen) Downgrade and Debloat

Ok, I have a friend who won a Fire 7 running FireOS 5.4.0.1 from a raffle and wanted a bit less Amazon and a bit more Google, so through reading various threads, the following is the best I could do for him:
1. Download and Install Amazon Kindle/Fire drivers from Amazon Dev site: https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip
2. Download Fire 7th Generation OS 5.4.0.0 from https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...Uqo/update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin
3. Download Updated Fire Utility (includes ADB + other tools): https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
3. Boot into recovery (Volume Down + Power at the same time), then select update over ADB with volume + enter
4. Using Fire Utility adb, sideload 5.4.0.0 using the command "adb sideload update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin"
5. Use Updated Fire Utility to Remove Amazon OTA, Remove Lockscreen ads, Remove Preloaded apps, and Install Google Services.
6. Optionally, also use Updated Fire Utility to Switch the Default Launcher to Nova Launcher.
Hopefully this will help someone new.

thanks, it will... but can I ask why you need to downgrade to 5.4.0.0 from 5.4.0.1 and isnt the Fire 7 on 5.6.0.0 now? Not got one but curious to know what I could do with one if I did get one...
EDIT: I see, the Fire Utility (debloat etc) only works on 5.4.0.0 ... and there is ONE report we can downgrade from 5.6.0.0 (not seen 5.6.0.1 report)

Methanoid said:
thanks, it will... but can I ask why you need to downgrade to 5.4.0.0 from 5.4.0.1 and isnt the Fire 7 on 5.6.0.0 now? Not got one but curious to know what I could do with one if I did get one...
EDIT: I see, the Fire Utility (debloat etc) only works on 5.4.0.0 ... and there is ONE report we can downgrade from 5.6.0.0 (not seen 5.6.0.1 report)
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Typically, the earlier you can roll a device back to, the better chance of someone finding a vulnerability before it's patched by the developer. I wouldn't get your hopes up, for someone finding that vulnerability in 5.4.0.0 and up, but ya never know.

I just received my Fire 7 shipped with 5.4.0.0 in an orange box.
To do the first start with WLAN I put my mobile into Tethering with GSM only. Connected with the Phone via WLAN the login worked and I switched off the Tethering before the update was loaded and restarted the Fire -> My device is still on 5.4.0.0
May be this works for others as well. I now will try to run the top 5 and 6.
I'm wondering whether I can avoid a later update to a current version.

Is this for the HD8 (8" screen)? I just got it, trying to do it right BEFORE letting it connect to wifi... so dont even know my OS version.

blueblur1986 said:
Ok, I have a friend who won a Fire 7 running FireOS 5.4.0.1 from a raffle and wanted a bit less Amazon and a bit more Google, so through reading various threads, the following is the best I could do for him:
1. Download and Install Amazon Kindle/Fire drivers from Amazon Dev site: https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip
2. Download Fire 7th Generation OS 5.4.0.0 from https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...Uqo/update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin
3. Download Updated Fire Utility (includes ADB + other tools): https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
3. Boot into recovery (Volume Down + Power at the same time), then select update over ADB with volume + enter
4. Using Fire Utility adb, sideload 5.4.0.0 using the command "adb sideload update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin"
5. Use Updated Fire Utility to Remove Amazon OTA, Remove Lockscreen ads, Remove Preloaded apps, and Install Google Services.
6. Optionally, also use Updated Fire Utility to Switch the Default Launcher to Nova Launcher.
Hopefully this will help someone new.
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Just to confirm, I've just done this on a 5.6.0.1 7th gen Fire (UK amazon bought) with no issues.
I'd already installed the google parts & linked my google account, & switched to Nova using Hijack, all which stayed after the downgrade (I didnt factory reset first). I did switch the internet access off on my router when I rebooted after the adb sideload downgrade step just in case it found an upgrade before I got the Fire Utility Tool connected to switch off OTA updates using that, which may be worth doing in all cases.
My Fire is now probably close to twice as fast as before now, staggering improvement.

I get unknown device KFAUWI when I connect a Fire 7 7th gen to a pc in recovery mode. ADB does not list the device. I also get unknown device MT65xx preloader when I connect in normal mode but is able to connect through adb.

Confirmed to work on US Fire 7 (7th-gen) w/5.6.0.0 as well!
FoxForceFive said:
Just to confirm, I've just done this on a 5.6.0.1 7th gen Fire (UK amazon bought) with no issues.
I'd already installed the google parts & linked my google account, & switched to Nova using Hijack, all which stayed after the downgrade (I didnt factory reset first). I did switch the internet access off on my router when I rebooted after the adb sideload downgrade step just in case it found an upgrade before I got the Fire Utility Tool connected to switch off OTA updates using that, which may be worth doing in all cases.
My Fire is now probably close to twice as fast as before now, staggering improvement.
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ADDITIONAL USE CASE/CONFIRMATION: Just did this on a 5.6.0.0 7th-gen Fire 7 (US).
My only issue was that adb didn't "see" the device when it was in recovery mode (i.e. just before the adb sideload). The device self-identified as KFAUWI, and Windows 7 couldn't find a device driver for that ID. I went into Device Manager and manually applied the "Android Composite ADB Device" driver, and all was well from there on out.
Yes, the device seems almost twice as fast.
Many thanks!
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digicube123 said:
I get unknown device KFAUWI when I connect a Fire 7 7th gen to a pc in recovery mode. ADB does not list the device. I also get unknown device MT65xx preloader when I connect in normal mode but is able to connect through adb.
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I got hit by this as well.
If you're running Windows, you should be able to open Device Manager (with the device connected in recovery mode) and find the KFAUWI device - you can then manually apply the "Android Composite ADB Interface" driver.
Once I did this, I was able to follow the remaining instructions with no problems. (My device is a US Fire 7, 7th-gen, was running 5.6.0.0)

I was able to remove the ads for free, so I guess I no longer need to do this since this is not a jailbreak.

digicube123 said:
I was able to remove the ads for free, so I guess I no longer need to do this since this is not a jailbreak.
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There's no need to to do it, but it dramatically improves the performance.

Gmail and Kindle Books app
Can anyone who has downgraded and debloated confirm that:
1) Can you reinstall the Kindle Book reader app from Google Play and get it to work?
Currently, on 5.6.0.0, if you let Google Play update the Amazon Kindle Book app, it quits working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/kindle-book-reader-force-closes-t3705821
2) Can you get Google Gmail (or the Google Inbox app) to work on it? Currently those apps fail on 5.6.0.0 (maybe due to Amazon blocking them vs not enough permissions):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/help/google-mail-app-crashes-time-update-t3594701
Thanks!

Google Fire 7" gen7
blueblur1986 said:
Ok, I have a friend who won a Fire 7 running FireOS 5.4.0.1 from a raffle and wanted a bit less Amazon and a bit more Google, so through reading various threads, the following is the best I could do for him:
1. Download and Install Amazon Kindle/Fire drivers from Amazon Dev site: https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip
2. Download Fire 7th Generation OS 5.4.0.0 from https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...Uqo/update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin
3. Download Updated Fire Utility (includes ADB + other tools): https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
3. Boot into recovery (Volume Down + Power at the same time), then select update over ADB with volume + enter
4. Using Fire Utility adb, sideload 5.4.0.0 using the command "adb sideload update-kindle-55.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin"
5. Use Updated Fire Utility to Remove Amazon OTA, Remove Lockscreen ads, Remove Preloaded apps, and Install Google Services.
6. Optionally, also use Updated Fire Utility to Switch the Default Launcher to Nova Launcher.
Hopefully this will help someone new.
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Thanks to you I now have a great Google Fire 7" gen7 !!! :good: :good:

wcarlson40 said:
Can anyone who has downgraded and debloated confirm that:
1) Can you reinstall the Kindle Book reader app from Google Play and get it to work?
Currently, on 5.6.0.0, if you let Google Play update the Amazon Kindle Book app, it quits working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/kindle-book-reader-force-closes-t3705821
2) Can you get Google Gmail (or the Google Inbox app) to work on it? Currently those apps fail on 5.6.0.0 (maybe due to Amazon blocking them vs not enough permissions):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/help/google-mail-app-crashes-time-update-t3594701
Thanks!
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Th kindle app is still there, I found it listed on es file Explorer but it on start, just hangs on 'syncing account'.
I'm sure there'd be a way to fix this (& the alexa app which also won't start at all), but I don't know it.
Gmail works fine once you manage to get it stay open long enough to get settings & disable 'auto download images in emails'.
The kindle & alexa app not working are annoying me, but this device was almost unusable before I debloated it so I'll live without them if I need to.

FoxForceFive said:
Th kindle app is still there, I found it listed on es file Explorer but it on start, just hangs on 'syncing account'.
I'm sure there'd be a way to fix this (& the alexa app which also won't start at all), but I don't know it.
Gmail works fine once you manage to get it stay open long enough to get settings & disable 'auto download images in emails'.
The kindle & alexa app not working are annoying me, but this device was almost unusable before I debloated it so I'll live without them if I need to.
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Both issues are likely a consequence of over aggressive "debloating". The processes doesn't actually uninstall apps/services; it neutralizes them while leaving the component installed. That effectively blocks any future updates/replacements regardless of source.
The solution is a factory reset followed by less aggressive debloating that leaves the Alexa and Kindle apps (plus any supporting services) alone.

wcarlson40 said:
Can anyone who has downgraded and debloated confirm that:
1) Can you reinstall the Kindle Book reader app from Google Play and get it to work?
Currently, on 5.6.0.0, if you let Google Play update the Amazon Kindle Book app, it quits working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/kindle-book-reader-force-closes-t3705821
2) Can you get Google Gmail (or the Google Inbox app) to work on it? Currently those apps fail on 5.6.0.0 (maybe due to Amazon blocking them vs not enough permissions):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/help/google-mail-app-crashes-time-update-t3594701
Thanks!
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I edited the .bat file option 3 to the attached image. It allows Kindle, amazon video, magazines(news stand) to work and doesn't debloat those. In case you wanted a slightly different option. Just right click the bat file and select edit.

Need some help please....
I am trying to run the utility on my Fire 7 Gen 7.
I was able to get the software rolled back to 5.4.0 successfully.
When I try to run anything in the utility, I get an error that "The system cannot find the path specified".
I saw the other posts regarding the driver and updating it.
I have tried several drivers since this did not work.
I deleted them all, then reinstalled the drivers in the link above.
I still get the same error.
Any suggestions?
I am fairly new to the Android world (I'm an iOS guy but have done plenty of programming and am used to working on command prompts, etc.).
I have searched and spent several hours on this now, so it's time to wave the white flag and ask for help.
Thanks!

Edit the batch file to put your path in. I did that. There are many ways to fix that. Or run from DOS prompt? Dunno all. Edit worked for me.
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FoxForceFive said:
Just to confirm, I've just done this on a 5.6.0.1 7th gen Fire (UK amazon bought) with no issues.
I'd already installed the google parts & linked my google account, & switched to Nova using Hijack, all which stayed after the downgrade (I didnt factory reset first). I did switch the internet access off on my router when I rebooted after the adb sideload downgrade step just in case it found an upgrade before I got the Fire Utility Tool connected to switch off OTA updates using that, which may be worth doing in all cases.
My Fire is now probably close to twice as fast as before now, staggering improvement.
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On the forum link it says it's patched. Did you just use ADB on the 5.6 and ran it anyway and it worked? Trying to save some hassle from downgrading. Thanks.

MrDarkness96 said:
On the forum link it says it's patched. Did you just use ADB on the 5.6 and ran it anyway and it worked? Trying to save some hassle from downgrading. Thanks.
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Unless Amazon reverted changes introduced in FireOS 5.4.0.1 the underlying command(s) used by the script to 'disable' system apps no longer work. To date I have only seen one claim of success on FireOS 5.6.0.1. The poster may have been referencing unprotected apps which would still be removed.

Installed it today successfully, thank you! Works like a charm