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.
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Hi there!
I would like to ask you guys for the link to downloading the official Google Plays store for the Kindle Fire HD?
Please advice. Thanks.
p.s.s so far the links i found on the internet is either "unsuccessful" or is a dead link.
There's a link to latest Gapps in Hashcode's CM10 thread in development forum. When you click that link it shows a table of the Gapps past and present, just pick what you need :thumbup:
Edit: oh and you need to flash whatever you pick in recovery
from my Viped out one x
Sorry can't find it.
gino_76ph said:
Sorry can't find it.
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Here's mine https://www.dropbox.com/s/znjhiewyq3wt4rt/Google Play Store_4.1.6.apk
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gino_76ph said:
Hi there!
I would like to ask you guys for the link to downloading the official Google Plays store for the Kindle Fire HD?
Please advice. Thanks.
p.s.s so far the links i found on the internet is either "unsuccessful" or is a dead link.
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I keep this page for Kindle Fire owners and others. I keep and try to maintain the latest apps. http://androidcowboy.com/android-apk-files-download/
Hmm....seems to be not working on my Fire HD. It got installed but when i click it it just blinks and then nothing happens.
Hello,
I really like the Stock OS. Right now I have:
13.3.0.2 installed, which is a very old build.
My device is rooted.
What is the latest STOCK ROM that I can flash and keep my ROOT?! And how can I flash the latest ROM and keep my ROOT?!
Thanks in advance!
Not sure, but this seems to be the best indicator on XDA that I've seen so far:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...hdx-stock-images-pre-rooted-updates-t2911954/
EDIT: Oh, wait, I see you've already commented on that thread.
PacoBell said:
EDIT: Oh, wait, I see you've already commented on that thread.
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This is a different thread, though. They are talking about NOT HAVING root and updating to a OS-Version, where they can root the device. I already have root and just want to keep my root. Thats a different solution, hence the new OT.
Turkishflavor said:
What is the latest STOCK ROM that I can flash and keep my ROOT?! And how can I flash the latest ROM and keep my ROOT?!
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Do you mean flashing? (with TWRP / SAFESTRAP) or do you mean updating with a .bin-file in your internal storage?
you cant keep the ROOT if you update your version, but towelroot can root till version 13.3.2.6
Hi, I have just recently purchased a HDX7, it has been sometime since I rooted anything, about two years ago I think on the nexus 7 so any guidance would be really appreciated.
Anyway can I downgrade 4.5.1 to 3.2.5 using amazon website and then I will be able to root?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357190/
Me and the mrs are really missing google play ......
thanks for your help
neils31 said:
Hi, I have just recently purchased a HDX7, it has been sometime since I rooted anything, about two years ago I think on the nexus 7 so any guidance would be really appreciated.
Anyway can I downgrade 4.5.1 to 3.2.5 using amazon website and then I will be able to root?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357190/
Me and the mrs are really missing google play ......
thanks for your help
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You're going to have to go through Amazon support — they're the only ones that can initiate a downgrade at this moment.
See this thread for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/rollback-to-devices-upgraded-to-4-x-t2946946
So amazon have just called me a stated that they cannot perform a roll back of the firmware ............
Roll back is possible, check out this post before calling customer services, it will help you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57465482
and this one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57457515
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Hey,
I found a German thread here where the managed to root the latest Fire OS Version, see http://www.android-hilfe.de/amazon-...s-4-5-2-funktioniert-root-ja.html#post8436942. This post links to Firerooter (https://plus.google.com/+GranPC/posts/W412cQkHTCw) which is a tool to root the kindle HD 7. Isn't it possible to use this method to root also the HDX 7 with Fire OS 4.5.2? I'm asking cause I'm not so familiar with android developing, but maybe some experts here could answer the question and if possible port it for the HDX devices.
Greetings,
Alex
There's already a thread about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tried-firerooter-t2986605
EncryptedCurse said:
There's already a thread about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tried-firerooter-t2986605
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Oh sorry. Didn't see that.
They are saying that it doesn't. That sucks because I want mine rooted
harvickgm said:
They are saying that it doesn't. That sucks because I want mine rooted
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Please have a look on this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59156161&postcount=56
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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what new os?
if installing a rom yes you have to wipe data...
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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...
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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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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