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Looks like 217 OTA was released today?

So I got the 217 OTA release today on my D4. Anyone else? Seems good so far.
--Randall

randallman said:
So I got the 217 OTA release today on my D4. Anyone else? Seems good so far.
--Randall
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It is not available on mine yet.

I got the email, but never got the update. My phone died around lunch and I didn't have a charger until after 5p. I'm wondering if I missed a window.

640k said:
I got the email, but never got the update. My phone died around lunch and I didn't have a charger until after 5p. I'm wondering if I missed a window.
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Yeah, I never asked to be on a soak test or anything... so I dunno if I was just randomly chosen or if it was released today... I suppose it doesn't really matter. Either way, it's pretty nice I guess A bit late given the fact that JB is the 'new hotness' now

randallman said:
Yeah, I never asked to be on a soak test or anything... so I dunno if I was just randomly chosen or if it was released today... I suppose it doesn't really matter. Either way, it's pretty nice I guess A bit late given the fact that JB is the 'new hotness' now
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JB doesn't really mean anything. it's an incremental update and I'd be willing to bet some devs whip together a ROM with it included. There's still a chance we'll get it officially for our phone. A SLIGHT chance, but because its only an incremental update, with no new real requirements, it's a decent possibility.
Moto originally committed to 18 months of updates. We basically have until late next year to get it. By then, Klondike will be out and everyone will hate.

I got the update for mine but didnt do it. Mainly because I am rooted and wanted to see if I can first. Only thing I did was root so I can use wifi teather. I left everything else alone. I used to put diff roms in my original droid and got sick of setting it up again.
Were you rooted when you did the update? If so did was there any issues?

prowler9 said:
I got the update for mine but didnt do it. Mainly because I am rooted and wanted to see if I can first. Only thing I did was root so I can use wifi teather. I left everything else alone. I used to put diff roms in my original droid and got sick of setting it up again.
Were you rooted when you did the update? If so did was there any issues?
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I'm not the OP, but I was rooted using the MotoFail exploit and the update applied without issue. I did have to re-acquire root with Razr's Edge, however, but that was painless.

prowler9 said:
I got the update for mine but didnt do it. Mainly because I am rooted and wanted to see if I can first. Only thing I did was root so I can use wifi teather. I left everything else alone. I used to put diff roms in my original droid and got sick of setting it up again.
Were you rooted when you did the update? If so did was there any issues?
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I am rooted... I used OTA Rootkeeper to backup and restore root afterwards. I made sure to update the su binary as well from the superuser application as I had read some horror stories about people who lost root and couldn't get it back due to outdated superuser.apk and/or su binaries.
Additionally, my first attempt to install failed... I believe it was because I had added lines to loadpreinstalls.sh and mount_ext3.sh in /system/bin to ensure that the 'adb always root' local.prop file and the su binary was copied back into /data/ and /system/bin respectively every time I booted in case I lost root somehow. I had to remove the extra lines and then start over.
--Randall

Historically, how long before the update is widespread? My phone doesn't see it yet.

Folks, just an FYI.
The full XML.zip of fastboot images for this build has already been released in the development section by Skrillaz_CZ.
This not only means that you dont have to wait for the update at all, but also that we have the best safeguard against any mishaps from modding and flashing possible. You can recover your phone to the current release build no matter what happens using RSD Lite or the fastboot binary and ADB.
Incredibly quick work by Skrillax_CZ to pull this off their server right away like this!

randallman said:
So I got the 217 OTA release today on my D4. Anyone else? Seems good so far.
--Randall
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Was this a previously owned device? An eBay or other like new used device?
Sent from my DROID4

[Q] Which method of stopping Auto-Update is easiest/best?

I looked back and read many "apparent" ways to stop automatic updating for the KFHD, but what is the best way that actually works? I just got my KFHD for Christmas and rooted it the other day but I am a noob and it took me ages to actually figure out how to do. So I don't want it to unroot itself.
Also how often is the KFHD's software actually updated and does each update wreck the root? Like I said I'm such a noob with this stuff!
Thanks in advance!

Callum77 said:
I looked back and read many "apparent" ways to stop automatic updating for the KFHD, but what is the best way that actually works? I just got my KFHD for Christmas and rooted it the other day but I am a noob and it took me ages to actually figure out how to do. So I don't want it to unroot itself.
Also how often is the KFHD's software actually updated and does each update wreck the root? Like I said I'm such a noob with this stuff!
Thanks in advance!
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I moved ota.zip to downloads and renamed it to a .bak--I am still on 7.1.5 no updates, fast simple.

Chelle01 said:
I moved ota.zip to downloads and renamed it to a .bak--I am still on 7.1.5 no updates, fast simple.
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Isn't it otacerts.zip? You can find it in system/etc/security folder. I think amazon has figured a way around this if you are running newer software versions already. Nice to know that it will still work if you are running older system versions. I tried it,actually deleted the .zip, and received an update. This was on an 8.9 running 8.1.3(ota to 8.1.4,most current) but most things work the same on the different models.
I've recently tried this, can't confirm if it works, but will let you know: disabled all services within the the ADCP(Amazon Device Client Platform) apk . I use Rom Toolbox, a great app with all the tools you'll need.

Reviving an old thread, but the Androidcowboy states that as of June 16, 2013, renaming the otacerts.zip file still works on the KFHD.
Link
-T
EDIT: I made the change but am still waiting to see if it works. He has not failed me in the past with his information.

are there any dev's stilll working on unlocking the bootloader

Im just wondering because I have not seen or heard anything in a while.

note crazy said:
Im just wondering because I have not seen or heard anything in a while.
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May be there is no point any more to do this. Samsung will issue a new update with a patched bootloader and the custom one won't work again. I read on "General Note 3" forum even "towelroot" doesn't work after official update to 4.4.3.

jondoe27 said:
May be there is no point any more to do this. Samsung will issue a new update with a patched bootloader and the custom one won't work again. I read on "General Note 3" forum even "towelroot" doesn't work after official update to 4.4.3.
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Yes true but if you do not take the update you will be fine I would think most people that have got root will not give it up without a fight I feel as if there is a point to unlock the bootloader because its not there phone its are phone and I want to do whatever I want with a phone I bought I froze the ota updater with titanium back up i will no long allow att to tell me what I can do with my phone . They cant patch something I dont allow and thats that

Out of the box Firmware

Did anyone's amazon fire tablet 7 come with 5.3.1 out of the box? What version did it come with? I am planning to buy one soon and I was wondering if anyone has bought one that had lower firmware on it? Thanks a lot!!

cyberdude020 said:
Did anyone's amazon fire tablet 7 come with 5.3.1 out of the box? What version did it come with? I am planning to buy one soon and I was wondering if anyone has bought one that had lower firmware on it? Thanks a lot!!
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Based on self reporting the general trend seems to be 5.3.1 but you might receive any version depending on what the shipping warehouse has in stock. If you are seeking an older build (presumably 5.1.4 or lower) your best bet is a local retailer where you can check it out in the store before committing to a purchase. Turnover is often slower so better chance of scoring a 'dated' device.

Ok so my gf bought a Kindle fire for my birthday next month because I thought buy it sooner and it's more likely to have the firmware I want. I just opened it up to check the firmware before packing it away and fortunately it came with 5.1.3 out of the box. I didn't dare connect it to WiFi incase it updated lol. Just incase anyone is interested I bought this from Argos (UK) now I just need to figure out if I can downgrade and install a custom android ROM or just stick with fire OS and root. Fun times ahead

cyberdude020 said:
Ok so my gf bought a Kindle fire for my birthday next month because I thought buy it sooner and it's more likely to have the firmware I want. I just opened it up to check the firmware before packing it away and fortunately it came with 5.1.3 out of the box. I didn't dare connect it to WiFi incase it updated lol. Just incase anyone is interested I bought this from Argos (UK) now I just need to figure out if I can downgrade and install a custom android ROM or just stick with fire OS and root. Fun times ahead
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5.1.3 can be rolled back to 5.1.2 which is fully rootable. From there you can flash several custom roms. See forum index for detailed procedures.

Davey126 said:
5.1.3 can be rolled back to 5.1.2 which is fully rootable. From there you can flash several custom roms. See forum index for detailed procedures.
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Thanks, I looked into it. I just wasn't sure about using flashfire with 5.1.2 because I read before you can't get supersu on 5.1.2 only kingroot. Now I see there's a way to get supersu Can't wait for my birthday now, I feel like a kid again haha.
One question I haven't found the answer to yet which you might be able to answer for me. Well actually two Does the stock recovery have a backup feature like TWRP does? So if I mess up installing something and get a boot loop for example I can just recover the ROM and will that work with backing up an android ROM?
The second question is if I install android and something messes up can I just recover back to fire os by just installing the 5.1.2 .bin file? I've not looked at the stock recovery so I haven't seen the features or how exactly it works.
Thanks again for your help

cyberdude020 said:
Thanks, I looked into it. I just wasn't sure about using flashfire with 5.1.2 because I read before you can't get supersu on 5.1.2 only kingroot. Now I see there's a way to get supersu Can't wait for my birthday now, I feel like a kid again haha.
One question I haven't found the answer to yet which you might be able to answer for me. Well actually two Does the stock recovery have a backup feature like TWRP does? So if I mess up installing something and get a boot loop for example I can just recover the ROM and will that work with backing up an android ROM?
The second question is if I install android and something messes up can I just recover back to fire os by just installing the 5.1.2 .bin file? I've not looked at the stock recovery so I haven't seen the features or how exactly it works.
Thanks again for your help
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- stock recovery offers no backup/restore capability (thanks, Amazon)
- FlashFire does offer this feature along with an experimental restore from fastboot; read docs carefully to understand capabilities/limitations
- 3rd party backup tool offers best option to protect against personal data loss
- FireOS can be restored via stock recovery; be sure to use 5.1.2 bin; anything lower will brick device

Davey126 said:
- stock recovery offers no backup/restore capability (thanks, Amazon)
- FlashFire does offer this feature along with an experimental restore from fastboot; read docs carefully to understand capabilities/limitations
- 3rd party backup tool offers best option to protect against personal data loss
- FireOS can be restored via stock recovery; be sure to use 5.1.2 bin; anything lower will brick device
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OK cool thanks a lot, it's all making much more sense now, it a bit daunting at first as all my flashing experience is through TWRP which is much easier While I'm picking your brain though, one more question. Is there a way to backup the android ROM? Or if I get into a boot loop I have to restore 5.1.2 and then reinstall android again?
I'm feeling much more comfortable doing this now though knowing even if I completely mess up the rooting or installing android I can just restore the 5.1.2 firmware. For £50 this thing is a steal.

cyberdude020 said:
OK cool thanks a lot, it's all making much more sense now, it a bit daunting at first as all my flashing experience is through TWRP which is much easier While I'm picking your brain though, one more question. Is there a way to backup the android ROM? Or if I get into a boot loop I have to restore 5.1.2 and then reinstall android again?
I'm feeling much more comfortable doing this now though knowing even if I completely mess up the rooting or installing android I can just restore the 5.1.2 firmware. For £50 this thing is a steal.
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Answered this in previous post.

Mine just showed up yesterday. 5.0.1.

Amazon Fire 5.4.0.0 rollback to 5.3.2.1

My tablet just jumped from 5.3.2.1 to 5.3.3.0 in one day. I tried kingroot several times hoping it would work. It did not. I performed factory reset on it and signed into amazon. When i woke up it was at 5.4.0.0. My question is if a root exploit is found for 5.3.2.1 or 5.3.3.0 can it be rolled back? This all started from a bad SD card that kept resetting my old fire. I thought there was something wrong with the tablet and bought a used one off eBay hoping it would come with 5.1.2. I love AOSP on these machines.

daniel3016 said:
My tablet just jumped from 5.3.2.1 to 5.3.3.0 in one day. I tried kingroot several times hoping it would work. It did not. I performed factory reset on it and signed into amazon. When i woke up it was at 5.4.0.0. My question is if a root exploit is found for 5.3.2.1 or 5.3.3.0 can it be rolled back? This all started from a bad SD card that kept resetting my old fire. I thought there was something wrong with the tablet and bought a used one off eBay hoping it would come with 5.1.2. I love AOSP on these machines.
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If I recall correctly, 5.3.3.0 COULD be rolled back to 5.3.2.1. And 5.4 supposedly, or theoretically can be rolled back to 5.3.3. So theoretically, yes it could be rolled back to 5.3.2.1 from 5.4.

Hello guys. I really appreciate what is done on this forum. Keep on doing it, it really helps a lot of people out there. I would like an explanation on how to roll back from OS 5.3.3.0 to OS 5.3.2.1 on Amazon fire 7" 5th gen. Thanks

ulrngui said:
Hello guys. I really appreciate what is done on this forum. Keep on doing it, it really helps a lot of people out there. I would like an explanation on how to roll back from OS 5.3.3.0 to OS 5.3.2.1 on Amazon fire 7" 5th gen. Thanks
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There is no benefit to be gained with that action. However, if you insist: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-7in-2015-5th-gen-t3285294

Just for heck it i adb sideloaded 5.3.2.1 while on 5.4.0.0 just to see what happened and it appears to have downgraded just fine. I know there was nothing to be gained from this but I needed to know. This tablet is to be kept off of wifi

daniel3016 - how did you sideload to downgrade 5.4 to 5.3.2.1? Thanks

smolie701 said:
daniel3016 - how did you sideload to downgrade 5.4 to 5.3.2.1? Thanks
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-7in-2015-5th-gen-t3285294

daniel3016 said:
Just for heck it i adb sideloaded 5.3.2.1 while on 5.4.0.0 just to see what happened and it appears to have downgraded just fine. I know there was nothing to be gained from this but I needed to know. This tablet is to be kept off of wifi
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Hey, do you have a link (or tips) to how you did this? I have 5.4.0.0 and the advice I'm getting is that this system version cannot be rooted or downgraded, that trying will brick it. You're the only one who seems to have had success. The follow-up link given by someone else (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...h-gen-t3285294) doesn't have a shred of info on 5.4.x.x.

I just downgraded to 5.3.2.1 from 5.4.0.0 i have never acheived root. You gain nothing by doing it. I did it just to see if i could. Hope that helps.

Mr2nSmith said:
Hey, do you have a link (or tips) to how you did this? I have 5.4.0.0 and the advice I'm getting is that this system version cannot be rooted or downgraded, that trying will brick it. You're the only one who seems to have had success. The follow-up link given by someone else (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...h-gen-t3285294) doesn't have a shred of info on 5.4.x.x.
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Clarification: you can not downgrade from 5.4.x.x+ to a rootable version of FireOS as of the date of this post (5.3.1.0/5.3.2.0 are the highest rootable builds). Amazon updated the bootloader concurrent with delivery of FireOS 5.3.2.1; manually rolling back to a lower version will brick the device. At present there is not a method for downgrading FireOS independent of the bootloader on an unrooted device.

Davey126 said:
Clarification: you can not downgrade from 5.4.x.x+ to a rootable version of FireOS as of the date of this post (5.3.1.0/5.3.2.0 are the highest rootable builds). Amazon updated the bootloader concurrent with delivery of FireOS 5.3.2.1; manually rolling back to a lower version will brick the device. At present there is not a method for downgrading FireOS independent of the bootloader on an unrooted device.
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To Clarify - Can I downgrade 5.4.4 to 5.3.2.1 Safely?

savvytechwinner said:
To Clarify - Can I downgrade 5.4.4 to 5.3.2.1 Safely?
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Probably 'yes' based on a couple user reports. However, there is no benefit to offset the potential brick risk if the version of FireOS currently on your device has an incompatible bootloader. 5.3.2.1 can not be rooted so what's the point?

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Probably 'yes' based on a couple user reports. However, there is no benefit to offset the potential brick risk if the version of FireOS currently on your device has an incompatible bootloader. 5.3.2.1 can not be rooted so what's the point?
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I downgraded. I had the system updates uninstalled so have no clue if it worked but I downgraded anyways because root might be found in a different method and got patched? have no clue and no suspecting it. Just proving that dowgrading is safe from 5.4 to 5.3.2.1

savvytechwinner said:
I downgraded. I had the system updates uninstalled so have no clue if it worked but I downgraded anyways because root might be found in a different method and got patched? have no clue and no suspecting it. Just proving that dowgrading is safe from 5.4 to 5.3.2.1
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savvytechwinner, Can you please link to the tutorial you followed in order to downgrade?

ormaoz said:
savvytechwinner, Can you please link to the tutorial you followed in order to downgrade?
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I believe you can find the 5.3.2.1 software here. I believe all you have to do is place the .bin into the internal storage (SDcard) and boot into recovery to flash it. I'm not 100% certain though.

DragonFire1024 said:
I believe you can find the 5.3.2.1 software here. I believe all you have to do is place the .bin into the internal storage (SDcard) and boot into recovery to flash it. I'm not 100% certain though.
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You download the 5.3.2.1.bin file from rootjunkysdl.com and adb sideload it

ormaoz said:
savvytechwinner, Can you please link to the tutorial you followed in order to downgrade?
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DragonFire1024 said:
I believe you can find the 5.3.2.1 software here. I believe all you have to do is place the .bin into the internal storage (SDcard) and boot into recovery to flash it. I'm not 100% certain though.
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savvytechwinner said:
You download the 5.3.2.1.bin file from rootjunkysdl.com and adb sideload it
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...or from the forum index which contains a ton of information and resources that most choose to ignore.

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...or from the forum index which contains a ton of information and resources that most choose to ignore.
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Or just forget. Not used to the index material.

Hi can i rollback from 5.4.0.1 to 5.3.2.1 ? or to 5.4.0.0 !?
Edit. The the rollback from 5.4.0.1 to 5.3.2.1 has worked well .

Any news in the community about a 5.6.0.0 rollback?