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I know the update just got pushed a couple of days back, but wanted to check if anyone had already identified how to root a Kindle Fire HD with 11.3.2?
I lost my root access after this update.
Thanks.
abhi.ko said:
Hi
I know the update just got pushed a couple of days back, but wanted to check if anyone had already identified how to root a Kindle Fire HD with 11.3.2?
I lost my root access after this update.
Thanks.
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Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50985251&postcount=347
Just worked fine for me couple of minutes ago.
Regards.
is there any exploit working which doesn't need a factory cable?
yomagin said:
is there any exploit working which doesn't need a factory cable?
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i'm not an expert with the 2013 kindles, but you shouldn't need one if adb is enabled, you should be able to run "adb reboot bootloader", unless for some reason you have no adb access.
no there isnt as of yet. adb reboot fastboot does not function on this device so you need the fact cable to get it into that mode to run the exploit
O well that sucks least I know this now. Can't believe they disabled the easy way to get into it.
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Hello
I've had the same issue. My kindle was rooted fine but then a recent update has caused it to become unrooted. Version is 11.3.2
Does anyone know if there is a way for me to root this again?
Much appreciated
Look up a few posts... The one by eLiTeFLO...
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root 11.3.2
stunts513 said:
Look up a few posts... The one by eLiTeFLO...
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So anybody know how to root the kindle fire 7" 2013 running 11.3.2 without factory cable? Otherwise is there a way to downgrade to 11.3.1?
11.3.2.3.2
Hi, rooting noob here-literally just starting!
Can't find anything on rooting my Kindle Fire HD 2nd Gen which is running the 11.3.2.3.2 version. It was installed today (so I'm not suprised that I can't find anything).
Anyway, tried using the files above by downloading and running the runme batch filebut it kept getting stuck on "Waiting for device." You mentioned fixing it somehow...How?
Please be thorough, I'm new.
Gotcha_Hotshot22 said:
Hi, rooting noob here-literally just starting!
Can't find anything on rooting my Kindle Fire HD 2nd Gen which is running the 11.3.2.3.2 version. It was installed today (so I'm not suprised that I can't find anything).
Anyway, tried using the files above by downloading and running the runme batch filebut it kept getting stuck on "Waiting for device." You mentioned fixing it somehow...How?
Please be thorough, I'm new.
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Same here, been scouring the web and have found nothing, looks like we may be stuck for a while. The thing that drives me NUTS is that I got this warranty replaced by Amazon, and the day I turned it on it updated from 11.x...if ONLY I'd left it in airplane mode!!
unbwogable said:
Same here, been scouring the web and have found nothing, looks like we may be stuck for a while. The thing that drives me NUTS is that I got this warranty replaced by Amazon, and the day I turned it on it updated from 11.x...if ONLY I'd left it in airplane mode!!
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^^ Same here.
Even contacted Amazon Support to see if there's any way to downgrade or reset to complete stock.... and was told that due to my Kindle Fire 7" 2nd Gen "lagging" and "freezing up" (wasnt sure exactly WHY I was trying to revert pre-update lol) all he could recommend was sending it in for repair/replacement. Dang it.
Off I go to (attempt) a fastboot cable.... <wish me luck!>
Send it in and then restart rooting it again.
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wire55 said:
Send it in and then restart rooting it again.
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This...
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I have a Kindle Fire HD that has never been rooted (although I tried like heck last night when it was 7.4.8) and today I see it is 7.4.9 and have been told this is unrootable? Is this correct?
If so, is there anyway to add the Google Play store without rooting. I bought this on eBay listed as unable to be registered but I didn't care because I didn't want the Fire OS, my plan was to make it a full fledged android tablet with a custom ROM.
What can I do now?
GameGuru41 said:
I have a Kindle Fire HD that has never been rooted (although I tried like heck last night when it was 7.4.8) and today I see it is 7.4.9 and have been told this is unrootable? Is this correct?
If so, is there anyway to add the Google Play store without rooting. I bought this on eBay listed as unable to be registered but I didn't care because I didn't want the Fire OS, my plan was to make it a full fledged android tablet with a custom ROM.
What can I do now?
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Fastboot with a fastboot cable or maybe a "adb reboot bootloader" if you get lucky, then downgrade the os with kindle fire first aid, proceed with the usual procedure.
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Ok I ordered a fast boot factory cable today. Do I have to downgrade or can I just use the cable install a custom ROM?
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Ok I ordered a fast boot factory cable today. Do I have to downgrade or can I just use the cable install a custom ROM?
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I just flashed my 7.4.9 KFHD 2012 with CM11 - I used the tutorial on the CM wiki...Worked perfectly.
medeman said:
I just flashed my 7.4.9 KFHD 2012 with CM11 - I used the tutorial on the CM wiki...Worked perfectly.
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Did you first root your device? Did you use a fastbootcable?
Thx in common
Even though this says for the 2013 version of the Kindle Fire HD, it does work on the the HD 7 running 7.4.9. It is how I rooted mine. You will have to manually install SuperSu which you can get from Chainfire's site.
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I just flashed my 7.4.9 KFHD 2012 with CM11 - I used the tutorial on the CM wiki...Worked perfectly.
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Im trying that tonight on a kfhd 8.9 with the 8.4.9 Hoping i can get in to go to fastboot. If i can not get this going soon i may fix it permanently using the microwave technique (as in putting the kinlde fire in a 1000watt microwave oven for 10 minutes and cooking it...)
If it comes down to this maybe ill record it for all to see haha.
Stupid amazon and their forcing us in to the x.4.9 update. This should not be legal for any company to do period. Would be like a auto maker sneaking in to your driveway and removing your performance enhancing upgrades and using a welding torch to put their factory garbage back on. And yes it is the same idea. We all root or kindles and other android devices (and apple products) to give us a better performing and or more feture rich device. Those who do this understand this voids the warranty and are not worried about that at all. Heck many of us own tablets etc that are long out of warranty so amazon etc will not even need to worry about that side of thing.
Sorry for the venting but yeesh this is irritating
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Did you first root your device? Did you use a fastbootcable?
Thx in common
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No my device wasn't rooted and barely used at all at this point.
I did use a fastboot cable, yeah...
I also have 7.4.9 and rooted it with Root with Restore by Bin4ary, using Option 1, via ADB. Worked just as it did with previous OS.
KFFirstAide didn't root it.
What did you try to root it with?
Issue with rooting 7.4.9
I tried using the root with recovery binary to root my kindle fire hd, but it won't run fireflash, and busy box was not included when it rooted. Am I missing something here? It's a Kindle Fire HD 7", running 7.4.9.
Downgrade it with SRT or kffa, it will be pre-rooted. You may need a fastboot cable to do this though if "adb reboot bootloader" doesn't do the trick.
My kindle is stuck on the blue kindle fire screen and wont go into recovery mode. it also doesn't show in fastboot, computer won't recognize it, and no firmware. I just want to get it back to factory. I have no clue how to do any of it just need some step by step help.
Mylosulo12 said:
My kindle is stuck on the blue kindle fire screen and wont go into recovery mode. it also doesn't show in fastboot, computer won't recognize it, and no firmware. I just want to get it back to factory. I have no clue how to do any of it just need some step by step help.
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Likely a permanent brick. What version of FireOS and what actions proceeded the behavior?
Mylosulo12 said:
My kindle is stuck on the blue kindle fire screen and wont go into recovery mode. it also doesn't show in fastboot, computer won't recognize it, and no firmware. I just want to get it back to factory. I have no clue how to do any of it just need some step by step help.
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this forum is for the 5th Gen Fire "7in" only
please ask in the correct forum
Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?
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Davey126 said:
Likely a permanent brick. What version of FireOS and what actions proceeded the behavior?
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At first it had the cm 10 android OS on it and I was trying to update it and after it wouldn't work i tried to restore to before I tried updating and i guess it deleted the fire and android OS it had on it.
Mylosulo12 said:
At first it had the cm 10 android OS on it and I was trying to update it and after it wouldn't work i tried to restore to before I tried updating and i guess it deleted the fire and android OS it had on it.
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See previous post. Didn't pickup on fact your device is a HD, not HDX. I know nothing of that model. Please repost your question in the proper forum.
I have FireOS 5.3.1.0 on my 5th gen Amazon tablet and I want to put Cyanogenmod on it. I understand that I need to first go back to 5.1.2 in order for TWRP to work but I'm also seeing reports that going back to an older version bricks the device. Is it possible to put a new rom on this device? If so, does anyone know where I can find a how-to?
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I have FireOS 5.3.1.0 on my 5th gen Amazon tablet and I want to put Cyanogenmod on it. I understand that I need to first go back to 5.1.2 in order for TWRP to work but I'm also seeing reports that going back to an older version bricks the device. Is it possible to put a new rom on this device? If so, does anyone know where I can find a how-to?
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- 5.1.3 can be successfully rolled back to 5.1.2
- 5.3.1 is new; consequences of a rollback attempt are unknown
- twrp is not an option (period); you'll need to use FlashFire for managing custom roms
I tried, despite the warnings, and with knowledge that it could be "fatal", to put 5.1.2 on a 5th gen Fire that had 5.3.1.0 on it. It's now bricked. Only comes up to the MediaTek MT65XX PreLoader, loops on that, never shows anything on the screen. Don't do what I did.
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I tried, despite the warnings, and with knowledge that it could be "fatal", to put 5.1.2 on a 5th gen Fire that had 5.3.1.0 on it. It's now bricked. Only comes up to the MediaTek MT65XX PreLoader, loops on that, never shows anything on the screen. Don't do what I did.
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Thank you for sharing your findings. This small, selfless act will help others avoid a similar outcome. A respectful head nod to your device for paying the ultimate price.
@sd_shadow, @ggow - FYI.
Keith Lollis said:
I tried, despite the warnings, and with knowledge that it could be "fatal", to put 5.1.2 on a 5th gen Fire that had 5.3.1.0 on it. It's now bricked. Only comes up to the MediaTek MT65XX PreLoader, loops on that, never shows anything on the screen. Don't do what I did.
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Was about to share the same experience... !
Keith Lollis said:
I tried, despite the warnings, and with knowledge that it could be "fatal", to put 5.1.2 on a 5th gen Fire that had 5.3.1.0 on it. It's now bricked. Only comes up to the MediaTek MT65XX PreLoader, loops on that, never shows anything on the screen. Don't do what I did.
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Was about to share the same experience... !
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It may still be possible to re-flash 5.3.1 bootloaders via AFTV2 tools ... But right now the best route is to talk to Amazon
Crap
Keith Lollis said:
I tried, despite the warnings, and with knowledge that it could be "fatal", to put 5.1.2 on a 5th gen Fire that had 5.3.1.0 on it. It's now bricked. Only comes up to the MediaTek MT65XX PreLoader, loops on that, never shows anything on the screen. Don't do what I did.
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F&$! Sorry about that Keith. I also have a Fire 2015 with 5.3.1.0 on it and Android 5.1.1 and I've only been able to put google apps on it and not been able to root it at all. I think you may be able to save it. Let me know.
Michael
What about going from 5.1.4? Will that brick my device? I wanna downgrade and root it.
stvy_g said:
What about going from 5.1.4? Will that brick my device? I wanna downgrade and root it.
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I bought two tablets during Prime Day, both came with 5.1.4. I mistakenly accepted the OTA system update for 5.31. on one of the tablets, and couldn't find a way to root or downgrade (I was only able to install google play/apps). After doing a factory reset, I exchanged it at Best Buy (no restock fee!) for a tablet with 5.1.4.
I have since successfully downgraded both tablets to 5.1.2 using RootJunky's tools (Search YouTube for a video by RootJunky titled "How to Firmware Restore or Unbrick your Amazon Fire 5th gen Tablet "), and then I followed the steps from talesofatech.com from the articles list below, to root and flash to an AOSP rom.
"Kindle Fire 7″ 5th Gen: Root, Custom Home Screen, Etc"
"Kindle Fire 7″ 5th Gen: AOSP ROM"
**I have a new account, but have been lurking around here for a while. Unfortunately cannot post links yet due to forum rules.
darby123 said:
I bought two tablets during Prime Day, both came with 5.1.4. I mistakenly accepted the OTA system update for 5.31. on one of the tablets, and couldn't find a way to root or downgrade (I was only able to install google play/apps). After doing a factory reset, I exchanged it at Best Buy (no restock fee!) for a tablet with 5.1.4.
I have since successfully downgraded both tablets to 5.1.2 using RootJunky's tools (Search YouTube for a video by RootJunky titled "How to Firmware Restore or Unbrick your Amazon Fire 5th gen Tablet "), and then I followed the steps from talesofatech.com from the articles list below, to root and flash to an AOSP rom.
"Kindle Fire 7″ 5th Gen: Root, Custom Home Screen, Etc"
"Kindle Fire 7″ 5th Gen: AOSP ROM"
**I have a new account, but have been lurking around here for a while. Unfortunately cannot post links yet due to forum rules.
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I will downgrade and post an update on the outcome.
darby123 said:
I bought two tablets during Prime Day, both came with 5.1.4. I mistakenly accepted the OTA system update for 5.31. on one of the tablets, and couldn't find a way to root or downgrade (I was only able to install google play/apps). After doing a factory reset, I exchanged it at Best Buy (no restock fee!) for a tablet with 5.1.4.
I have since successfully downgraded both tablets to 5.1.2 using RootJunky's tools (Search YouTube for a video by RootJunky titled "How to Firmware Restore or Unbrick your Amazon Fire 5th gen Tablet "), and then I followed the steps from talesofatech.com from the articles list below, to root and flash to an AOSP rom.
"Kindle Fire 7″ 5th Gen: Root, Custom Home Screen, Etc"
"Kindle Fire 7″ 5th Gen: AOSP ROM"
**I have a new account, but have been lurking around here for a while. Unfortunately cannot post links yet due to forum rules.
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I used rootjunkys downgrade tool he posted a couple of days ago and i successfully downgraded my kindle fire and now i will try and root it
stvy_g said:
I used rootjunkys downgrade tool he posted a couple of days ago and i successfully downgraded my kindle fire and now i will try and root it
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NOTE: the above statement refers to downgrading 5.1.3/5.1.4 -> 5.1.2. It does NOT apply to higher versions of FireOS. At this time there is no option to downgrade 5.3.1.x to a lower (rootable) version. Any attempt to do so will likely yield a brick.
stvy_g said:
I used rootjunkys downgrade tool he posted a couple of days ago and i successfully downgraded my kindle fire and now i will try and root it
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Many people have done that (I am one). I think it's misleading to have 5.1.3/5.1.4 posts in the 5.3.1.x thread.
Read the warning too late about the 5.3.1.0 OS and now my Fire HD 8 tablet is bricked. Any one know how to get it back working again? It was 5.1.4 just the other day and I decided to downgrade today, but did not think of checking the OS version and end it up bricking it.
5.12
:good::good:
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I will downgrade and post an update on the outcome.
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Hey that's awesome. Mine came with 5.3.1 also. Can't root yet but I have google play store etc... I have a rooted Kindle HD I bought in 2012 I actually like a little better than this new one that's rooted. Hopefully there will be an update for the 5.3.1 someday. I'm glad you were able to get those down graded, it sure feels good when stuff just works right !!
Michael
Danny1976 said:
Read the warning too late about the 5.3.1.0 OS and now my Fire HD 8 tablet is bricked. Any one know how to get it back working again? It was 5.1.4 just the other day and I decided to downgrade today, but did not think of checking the OS version and end it up bricking it.
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Wrong forum; not for HD devices. Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10
Anyone tried rooting 5.3.1.0 without downgrading?
sys32down said:
Anyone tried rooting 5.3.1.0 without downgrading?
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Suspect that was one if the first things tried as there is typically no risk associated with root attempts (the payload included with some rooting apps is another story). Beyond that several have analyzed the security 'fixes' incorporated into 5.3.1 and concluded previously leveraged exposures have been closed while others have yet to be exploited. You can bet Amazon will be working to close those too.
argh... received a 5.1.4, and red to late the downgrade option to root. Tried King root, it said a root option would be possible. So I upgraded the fire tablet to 5.3.1.0 in two steps und tried in both king root... nothing worked. So I also have to wait for a new freaky instruction to root a fire 5.3.1.0
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argh... received a 5.1.4, and red to late the downgrade option to root. Tried King root, it said a root option would be possible. So I upgraded the fire tablet to 5.3.1.0 in two steps und tried in both king root... nothing worked. So I also have to wait for a new freaky instruction to root a fire 5.3.1.0
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Welcome to Amazon's world. First rule: never update FireOS if you care about root (there are exceptions; too many caveats to detail). Second rule: ask before acting as likely someone before you has fallen into the firery pit and has a helpful tale to share.
In your case FireOS 5.1.4 was just fine - could be rolled back and rooted. 5.3.x not so much. Live and learn.
Last night I got a kindle fire with os 5.1.4, I downgraded to 5.1.2 nd rooted it. While I was asleep it upgraded to 5.3.1, I just sideloaded 5.1.2
I decided to look online about 5.3.1, and just saw that I probably bricked it. I am still in the boot menu options. I don't want to turn it off yet, would I be able to re-sideload 5.3.1 and have everything be ok? I am still in the page to sideload, and can still sideload. I just don't know if I broke it yet.
ok
So I was afraid that my battery power may drain while waiting for a reply (I understand that I was unlikely to get one in that short of a time), so I re-sideloaded 5.3.1.0 (after sideloading 5.1.2 before powering off then on) and wiped cache/factory reset. Everything loaded (except the apps I had before the reset), it's fine.
So, amazon has the source code available on their page for 5.3.1.0
Is it possible to alter this and re-sideload the altered 5.3.1? I just want to remove a lot of garbage.
NastyButtler322 said:
Is it possible to alter this and re-sideload the altered 5.3.1? I just want to remove a lot of garbage.
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No,
files are signed, any changes and recovery will give errors
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