Hey guys! Newly registered account, although i've been checkin this site out for quite awhile. But anyways, I have a Kindle Fire 5th Gen(2015) and a Kindle Fire 7th Gen(2017). The 2015 is already rooted and was all set up to my liking. But i think i broke the LCD on it because all I see is a bunch of gray/white lines and sometimes some color. The 7th gen came with an OS that was beyond being rooted, and from what I read, if i try to roll back, i will brick the kindle. Now i noticed the screen in the 7th gen is just a tiny bit bigger then the 5th gen. I was wondering if it is possible to take everything out of the 5th gen(motherboard and all except for screen) and put it into the 7th gen, just to use the screen. I know the buttons are moved, but I thought there would be some way without having to order a new LCD for the 2015. Does anyone think this might be possible? Or do you guys think the 7th gen screen would fit into the shell of the 5th gen? Thanks guys! sorry for the wall of text!
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Hey guys! Newly registered account, although i've been checkin this site out for quite awhile. But anyways, I have a Kindle Fire 5th Gen(2015) and a Kindle Fire 7th Gen(2017). The 2015 is already rooted and was all set up to my liking. But i think i broke the LCD on it because all I see is a bunch of gray/white lines and sometimes some color. The 7th gen came with an OS that was beyond being rooted, and from what I read, if i try to roll back, i will brick the kindle. Now i noticed the screen in the 7th gen is just a tiny bit bigger then the 5th gen. I was wondering if it is possible to take everything out of the 5th gen(motherboard and all except for screen) and put it into the 7th gen, just to use the screen. I know the buttons are moved, but I thought there would be some way without having to order a new LCD for the 2015. Does anyone think this might be possible? Or do you guys think the 7th gen screen would fit into the shell of the 5th gen? Thanks guys! sorry for the wall of text!
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If you have a 7in Fire...not HD, or Kindle, just the 'Fire 7', you can downgrade from 5.6.0.0 to as low as 5.3.2.1. You won't be able to root, but you can uninstall/disable system apps. Check your account on Amazon and look at your device list to see the what type of 7in you have. If just the plain old 'Fire 7,' you can follow this guide to download And remove system apps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/fire-7-2017-7th-gen-downgrade-debloat-t3699937
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I just received my new kindle fire hd few hours ago .I rooted it according to this tutorial (link: rootkindlefire.com/kindle-fire-root/how-to-root-convert-kindle-fire-hd-8-9-into-pure-android-tablet/) and everything went smoothly. However, after Step 20 of the tutorial which is enter command 'fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot', my kindle just shutted off completely and it never response since then. I have tried to hold the power button 30 seconds but nothing happens. It just seems that my kindle is completely dead. What should I do or what can I even do? :crying::crying::crying:
If it won't even turn on its hard bricked. If this was the replacement kindle I doubt u can claim it was DOA, however we have a method to fix hard bricks now sort of, it is dessigned for the kf2 but should work on the other kf's, however he is asking for someone with a dead kfhd8.9 inch, he might be interested in a 7 inch model as well, you should contact him. Lemme send u a link to his thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391047
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Hi,
I rooted my KFHD 7 using the Bin4ry method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351201).
Then I used Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.9 to install TWRP and FireFireFire. (now that I think of it, I think I did also chose option 4: install latest COTR Recovery) before I chose to install FFF.
Both steps seemed to go smoothly, except after KFU rebooted my Kindle, the screen won't come on at all. I hold the power bottom for 20-30 sec, or for 2-3 mins, but nothing happens. I have the factory wire adapter from teambalckhat.info. I was able to boot the Kindle into fastboot mode before all these, but now nothing happens no matter what I do.
These are the steps that I did:
- Installed latest JDK 7
- Installed Android SDK and updated and installed the updates
- Removed all old amazon, kindle, android ADB drivers
- Installed the amazon drivers (with the Kindle unplugged)
- I put Kindle in ADB mode and plugged it in using regular USB
- I rooted it using Bin4ry method and there was SU on my Kindle after this was done.
- I started KFU 0.9.9, chose options 3, then 4, then 5 (install TWRP recovery, install COTR recovery, install FFF)
- Then, the device rebooted into a brick!
I would greatly appreciate it if anyone can tell me what to do. I searched all over the forums but didn't find an answer.
Thank you so much in advance!
Fire fire fire is for the first gen kindle. you have a serious problem now that currently can't be fixed. You flashed the boot loader for a wrong device now it can't even begin to boot. There is a thread in the kf2 forum that shows promise that one day this will be fixable though
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Actually good news, we just have our first complete fix in that thread. Its a kf2, but it should work on the kfhd with the knowhow, a steady hand, and a soldering iron. Or you can send it to kurohyou so he can make a bolt-on solderless PCB for the kfhd 7". He is currently making one for the kf2, but has no kindles of other models to make the PCB fit onto the kindles motherboard for reference. But if its still under warranty see if Amazon will replace it first.
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Thanks for the replies.
Would Amazon know that I did this? and if they would know, do they care?
They probably know you did this, they are usually forgiving the first time around, some people don't think its right to send it in in this condition, though personally if they say they cover it then its 200$ less out of my pocket the way I see it. I don't know if it matters what you tell them, but you might be able to go with "it won't turn on after it updated" or tell the truth its up to you.
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All Amazon asks for warranty questions is 1) Any water damage known? 2) Has it ever been dropped 3) Are there any cracks in the screen. The tablet don't turn on and that's all that has to be said. You'll get another one in a couple days from them. In reality, there is no lie perpetuated. They don't ask if you have tried to fool with the hardware, root etc.
I'm not OK with lying to get a new one but from what I hear, you don't have to. I'm sure Amazon knows people are fooling with their tablets. If they were concerned with this being a reason to not get a replacement, it would be easy to add that as one of the warranty questions. As of a week ago, it was not.
I admit, I got totally confused with all the multiple threads (this, this, this) on installing a second bootloader on the various Fire devices.
Somewhere along the line I ended up on the KFire2 thread and flashed that device's bootloader on my Kindle Fire HD 7.
Result? It's now a brick - no power, no boot, doesn't respond to charging, no response when connected to computer.
Is there anything that can be done to recover the device, or is it just good enough to be sold for "parts" on eBay?
Please advice.
If its within your 1 year warranty of purchasing it then amazon should send you a free replacement if you tell them it won't turn on. Otherwise I'd take a look at @kurohyou's thread in the kf2 section, it should work with a kfhd, but he has to map the contacts to the emmc out first.
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Thank you @stunts513.
I sent a PM to kurohyou to see if he can spare his time to help.
Btw, I keep reading posts about a "shorting trick" but I can't seem to locate the thread. If you know where the thread is, would you mind posting it here for me please ?
Thanks a ton!
EDIT: Do you think, if I buy a new board off eBay and replace the bricked board on my device, I'd be able to have a working KFHD7? They seem to be selling for around 45$-65$ so it's not cheap, but still cheaper than a new tablet.
Nothing definite to replace drivers on the KFHD7, yet. If it's within warranty you will be fine. All Amazon checks for is physical damage and sends it back to China.
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LinearEquation said:
Nothing definite to replace drivers on the KFHD7, yet. If it's within warranty you will be fine.
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It already is out of warranty
Shorting trick doesn't work on 2nd gen devices because there's a file we need that has to be signed and pushed to the device and only amazon has it so the short trick is useless without that signed file.
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Shorting trick doesn't work on 2nd gen devices because there's a file we need that has to be signed and pushed to the device and only amazon has it so the short trick is useless without that signed file.
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Thank you!
Excuse me for my n00bness, but if I replace the bricked motherboard with a working one, I get a working tablet, correct ?
Appreciate your patience!
Um it should I think, hardware is all the same on the same model from what I know, as long as you make sure u buy a working mobo then it should work.
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update?
Any update? Has OP purchased a new motherboard to get this to work? I have (stupidly) made the same mistake and, as you stated, my kindle is completely unresponsive (no power, flashing screen, nothing - not even with a fastboot cable).
Any update/help would be greatly appreciated.
A little late to the party here, but... I finally had a chance to reply to urover's PM today. Also, I had another person contact me about fixing KFHD7s... I made both the offer (and make it in general to everyone) that if someone could supply a KFHD7 that they do not expect to get back (specifically, finding a cheap broken one on ebay; only requirement is that the motherboard isn't grossly damaged), I'd be willing to do the work to trace where to solder to access the EMMC. After that, it's just a matter of actually soldering some wires and reflashing the bootloader.
Today my fire stick just boots to the amazon logo and does not boot up. I tried a different TV and same problem. I been trying to do searches on this and have not found anything, all I'm finding is things for do with the amazon fire TV box, I can't find anything for the amazon fire stick.
Yeah this is just for the 2015 tablet.
try http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv it does cover the stick too
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Yeah this is just for the 2015 tablet.
try http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv it does cover the stick too
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Okay, thank you
Looking at getting a cheap tablet just for home automation control.
The Fire HD 8 looks like a good option but would like to get it to a clean Android experience since I wont be using any of the Amazon stuff ... thoughts?
You will need one that is rootable then.
See other threads for which that applies.
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SirDigitalKnight said:
Looking at getting a cheap tablet just for home automation control.
The Fire HD 8 looks like a good option but would like to get it to a clean Android experience since I wont be using any of the Amazon stuff ... thoughts?
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Probably best to stay away from current gen Fire devices. Of those being sold today only the HD 10 is rootable. No custom ROMs are available for that model as of this writing. You'd probably do better with an inexpensive phone that can be bootloader unlocked. No need to active it. Moto E4 is an excellent example. Some variants can be had for ~$40 USD. You'd need to do some homework as some carrier branded models can not be rooted and/or unlocked.
Another option is an older gen Fire. Most 2nd gen devices can be unlocked and rooted. Early 5th gen 7" Fires can be rooted provided FireOS was never advanced past 5.3.2. Finally, all 3rd gen HDX models can be unlocked/rooted but do not make the best platform for automation/connectivity.
Good luck.
"Early 5th gen 7" Fires can be rooted provided FireOS was never advanced past 5.3.2"
This include Fire Kindle? or are they the same thing?
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"Early 5th gen 7" Fires can be rooted provided FireOS was never advanced past 5.3.2"
This include Fire Kindle? or are they the same thing?
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"Fire Kindle" is too generic to provide a meaningful response. Unless referring to a 1st gen Fire which sometimes went under that name. Definitely do not want one of those.
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"Fire Kindle" is too generic to provide a meaningful response. Unless referring to a 1st gen Fire which sometimes went under that name. Definitely do not want one of those.
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I do not think I can post to the one for sale on CL
description only says: "5th generation, 8GB Amazon Fire Kindle w/camera"
SirDigitalKnight said:
I do not think I can post to the one for sale on CL
description only says: "5th generation, 8GB Amazon Fire Kindle w/camera"
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So what's the question? Reread the thread you started along with responses. If that's not clear you should probably stay away from custom solutions and just go with what Amazon offers to the general public.
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Davey126 said:
So what's the question? Reread the thread you started along with responses. If that's not clear you should probably stay away from custom solutions and just go with what Amazon offers to the general public.
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I am looking to buy one that I can load Gapps on so that I can install URC Total Control 2.0 and Lutron Home+ and Sonos.
Just want to make sure that one that I purchase I will be able to follow this : https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
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I am looking to buy one that I can load Gapps on so that I can install URC Total Control 2.0 and Lutron Home+ and Sonos.
Just want to make sure that one that I purchase I will be able to follow this : https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
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You can load GApps on virtually any modern Fire - rooted or not. If that's the sole requirement suggest going with a reconditioned HD 8 from Amazon Warehouse.
https://www.amazon.com/Tablets-Amaz...TF8&page=1&rh=n:1232597011,p_6:A2L77EE7U53NWQ