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Play Store on the Kindle Fire HD?

What does everyone think?
Can we push the gapps to the KFHD like we did on the original Kindle Fire?

only know if you try

stu5797 said:
only know if you try
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No luck. I'm thinking we need root first. Darn.

I'm pretty sure we'll have root shortly.
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Try installing the .apk from the internet.

Im pretty sure root is needed to change permissions

reverendkjr said:
What does everyone think?
Can we push the gapps to the KFHD like we did on the original Kindle Fire?
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no!
we can't install gapps now.

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reverendkjr said:
What does everyone think?
Can we push the gapps to the KFHD like we did on the original Kindle Fire?
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yes!
firstly, we need root KFTT.
then see this guide to install Gapps and Google Play.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/09/17/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-7-already-rooted-heres-how-to-do-it/

[Q] Root?

I know I'm probably posting in the wrong place but I posted in another part of XDA and no one got back to me and since this forum seems more active I guess ill try here. So I apologize if I'm in the wrong section of XDA but I'm a bit desperate. Ok so I own a kindle fire HD 7 2013 edition and it got updated to the newest fire is 4.5.2 earlier this year. I managed to get Amazon to rollback my software to version 11.3.2.6 but I have no clue how to root this. Please help me. Thanks so much!

JamesB3 said:
I know I'm probably posting in the wrong place but I posted in another part of XDA and no one got back to me and since this forum seems more active I guess ill try here. So I apologize if I'm in the wrong section of XDA but I'm a bit desperate. Ok so I own a kindle fire HD 7 2013 edition and it got updated to the newest fire is 4.5.2 earlier this year. I managed to get Amazon to rollback my software to version 11.3.2.6 but I have no clue how to root this. Please help me. Thanks so much!
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You may just want to use Towelroot. I've seen reports that it works on the newer hdx, so it might work on our kindles as well. <br />
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http://lifehacker.com/towelroot-roots-android-kitkat-devices-in-one-tap-no-p-1592226618<br/>

Red_81 said:
You may just want to use Towelroot. I've seen reports that it works on the newer hdx, so it might work on our kindles as well. <br />
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http://lifehacker.com/towelroot-roots-android-kitkat-devices-in-one-tap-no-p-1592226618<br/>
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Thanks for replying! I've tried towrlroot and sadly it doesn't work.

Thanks for letting us know.
Maybe give this a shot
http://kfsowi.com/guides/root

Red_81 said:
Thanks for letting us know.
Maybe give this a shot
http://kfsowi.com/guides/root
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It didn't work

Anymore ideas?

New Idea
OK so I figured since this version is so hard to root I'll do something else. I contacted Amazon and got them to upgrade me back to Fire OS 4.5.3. And I was wondering what software version or Fire OS version is the easiest to root? This way I can get Amazon to roll me back to it instead.

Rooting Kindle Fire Gen 1 Help

Hello,
I have a Gen 1 Kindle Fire I would like to root and install a full Android OS -- I'm thinking Kit Kat.
The easiest way looks to be to use the Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.9, but as it runs, it tries to download from broken links and so doesn't work.
Is there a full KFU out there that doesn't need to download anything? What are my options here?
Thank you.
Regards,
Josh

SmithSights said:
Hello,
I have a Gen 1 Kindle Fire I would like to root and install a full Android OS -- I'm thinking Kit Kat.
The easiest way looks to be to use the Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.9, but as it runs, it tries to download from broken links and so doesn't work.
Is there a full KFU out there that doesn't need to download anything? What are my options here?
Thank you.
Regards,
Josh
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KFU does not root 6.3.3 or 6.3.4
[How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.4 [2014]
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Well, dang, I coulda' sworn it did.
So I need to use Saferoot. How would I go about unlocking the bootloader, or installing a custom bootloader? Will the option on KFU allow me to install a custom ROM?
I apologize if I'm asking questions covered in the thread you referenced. I grew up in the DOS/BASIC/C/early Windows era and am still trying to transition to Android and its terminology.
Thank you.
Josh

SmithSights said:
Well, dang, I coulda' sworn it did.
So I need to use Saferoot. How would I go about unlocking the bootloader, or installing a custom bootloader? Will the option on KFU allow me to install a custom ROM?
I apologize if I'm asking questions covered in the thread you referenced. I grew up in the DOS/BASIC/C/early Windows era and am still trying to transition to Android and its terminology.
Thank you.
Josh
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[6.3.4][6.3.3] Flashing FFF and TWRP without Fastboot Cable with Video
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54124313&postcount=3
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I really appreciate it. And the command line is my friend.
I'm diggin' your Shadow screen name. I listen to OTR in the shop while I work and get to hear the originals a lot.
Regards,
Josh

sd_shadow said:
KFU does not root 6.3.3 or 6.3.4
[How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.4 [2014]
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Hello,
I have root now (thank you!), but in KFU option 6, random.kennocha.com is timing out. Should I just side load the Google Store after installing the new OS?
Thank you,
Josh

SmithSights said:
Hello,
I have root now (thank you!), but in KFU option 6, random.kennocha.com is timing out. Should I just side load the Google Store after installing the new OS?
Thank you,
Josh
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what new os?
if installing a rom yes you have to wipe data...
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sd_shadow said:
what new os?
if installing a rom yes you have to wipe data...
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs
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Hello,
I got it figured out and am now running stock Kitkat.
It seems the TWRP version needed to be higher than the 2.2.x that was included in the package I installed. I just upgraded to TWRP 2.8x.otter and it worked very nicely.
It's been a heck of a learning curve the past couple days. I'm used to just typing "format c:" and going from there!
Do you have any suggestions for the Google Play Store? I've not messed with that, yet.
Regards,
Josh

SmithSights said:
Hello,
I got it figured out and am now running stock Kitkat.
It seems the TWRP version needed to be higher than the 2.2.x that was included in the package I installed. I just upgraded to TWRP 2.8x.otter and it worked very nicely.
It's been a heck of a learning curve the past couple days. I'm used to just typing "format c:" and going from there!
Do you have any suggestions for the Google Play Store? I've not messed with that, yet.
Regards,
Josh
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opengapps.org
download Arm, 4.4.4, mini (or smaller)
install in twrp, no wipes necessary
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Thank you very much!
Regards,
Josh

sd_shadow said:
what new os?
if installing a rom yes you have to wipe data...
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs
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Hello,
It's 4.4 KitKat. I figured out Play Store.
This is getting fun. I'd like to see the Android architecture, though. I was A+ certified years back, and the class books were good for studying Windows. Are there any books on the Android OS you know of?
Regards,
Josh

SmithSights said:
Hello,
It's 4.4 KitKat. I figured out Play Store.
This is getting fun. I'd like to see the Android architecture, though. I was A+ certified years back, and the class books were good for studying Windows. Are there any books on the Android OS you know of?
Regards,
Josh
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there may be some books, but Android is updated almost daily
kitkat is over 2 years old.
there are several guides on xda about building Android roms
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Help Me !

I want to downgrade the firmware. It seemed to updated with out asking me. I can't seem to find offical older firmware. It's a Amazon fire tablet gen 5 running currently fire os 5.3.3.0. Want my older version back 4.1.1. Can anyone please help me!

Rbohannon89 said:
I want to downgrade the firmware. It seemed to updated with out asking me. I can't seem to find offical older firmware. It's a Amazon fire tablet gen 5 running currently fire os 5.3.3.0. Want my older version back 4.1.1. Can anyone please help me!
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Cross post; answered in other threads (short answer: you can't).

Davey126 said:
Cross post; answered in other threads (short answer: you can't).
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What's the hold up no one's hacked it ?

Rbohannon89 said:
What's the hold up no one's hacked it ?
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Not that simple. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72016330&postcount=204

Fire HD 8 downgrade from 5.6.0.0 to 5.4.0.0

Hello,
Is it possible to downgrade the FIRE HD 8 (2016) from version 5.6.0.0 to version 5.4.0.0?
Thank you in advance

sarrazinX said:
Hello,
Is it possible to downgrade the FIRE HD 8 (2016) from version 5.6.0.0 to version 5.4.0.0?
Thank you in advance
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Very unlikely
Trying will most certainly brick the device
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sd_shadow said:
Very unlikely
Trying will most certainly brick the device
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Thank you for your answer. Too bad, I hope that someone competent will find a way to root this version, if not at least a way to uninstall Fire launcher and other system applications.

sarrazinX said:
Thank you for your answer. Too bad, I hope that someone competent will find a way to root this version, if not at least a way to uninstall Fire launcher and other system applications.
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- root is very unlikely
- but there's still a lot you can do: https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...-to-make-50-amazon-fire-tablet-stock-t3710158

Davey126 said:
- root is very unlikely
- but there's still a lot you can do: https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...-to-make-50-amazon-fire-tablet-stock-t3710158
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Thank you ?. I have already made these changes. I would have liked to free some memory by uninstalling some applications. We'll see.
Have a good day

sarrazinX said:
Hello,
Is it possible to downgrade the FIRE HD 8 (2016) from version 5.6.0.0 to version 5.4.0.0?
Thank you in advance
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I tried to downgrade my new HD8 (2017) from 5.4.0.1 to 5.4.0.0 via adb sideload, but got a hardbrick :crying:

mattyhb said:
I tried to downgrade my new HD8 (2017) from 5.4.0.1 to 5.4.0.0 via adb sideload, but got a hardbrick :crying:
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It will have to be sent back to Amazon.

Help! When installing the APK, INSTALL button is greyed out... scrolling to bottom does not help. Its on rom 5.6

APK install button grayed out
Carmageddon1984 said:
Help! When installing the APK, INSTALL button is greyed out... scrolling to bottom does not help. Its on rom 5.6
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Hi! On another thread, I think, I found that if you turn the screen off, wait about 5 to 10 seconds, then turn it on again (by touching the on/off button at the top), the install button goes orange and you can install. You have to do this process for each separate APK - hope it works for you, too! (I'm on 5.6, too)

sarrazinX said:
It will have to be sent back to Amazon.
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Yep, hard brick sideloading 5.4.0.0 here, too :crying: