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Candy5 - Would it work for Fire HD 7" 4th generation with 5.2.2u2 bootloader flashed?

Candy5 - Would it work for Fire HD 7" 4th generation with 5.2.2u2 bootloader flashed?
As title.
I have rooted my Fire HD 7" 4th generation following the guide here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-developer-preview-lollipop-os-5-t3172408). I have the 5.2.2u2 bootloader now. I would like to know 1) Can I flash Candy5 into this device and 2) Do I need to flash another bootloader.

jamiechoi02 said:
As title.
I have rooted my Fire HD 7" 4th generation following the guide here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-developer-preview-lollipop-os-5-t3172408). I have the 5.2.2u2 bootloader now. I would like to know 1) Can I flash Candy5 into this device and 2) Do I need to flash another bootloader.
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I dont think its possible,the risk of bricking is high...Candy 5 is for the 2012 amazon fire(tate). There is a cm11 in the hd6 and 7 forum for the 2014 model(ariel). The rom works perfectly on the 4th gen kindle,however, there are few bugs at the moment on that rom.

jamiechoi02 said:
As title.
I have rooted my Fire HD 7" 4th generation following the guide here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-developer-preview-lollipop-os-5-t3172408). I have the 5.2.2u2 bootloader now. I would like to know 1) Can I flash Candy5 into this device and 2) Do I need to flash another bootloader.
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No, you can't flash Candy5 or another ROM if it wasn't built for your exact device & model. If you try to flash an incompatible ROM, you will more than likely brick your device. If you really want to flash a custom ROM, you could try the CM11 build suggested above; however, you would need to make sure you have the right custom and/or downgraded bootloader & recovery for your device before you do so, as stock bootloaders do not play well with custom ROMs.

Need 5.3.1 Firmware

Does anyone have the 5.3.1 Firmware that I can download? Also how can I downgrade to 5.3.1 in order to obtain root?

If you are on FireOS 5.4.0.0 you can downgrade to 5.3.2.1. If you are on FireOS 5.4.0.1, you CANNOT downgrade at all.

So no chance for rooting then?

DragonFire1024 said:
If you are on FireOS 5.4.0.0 you can downgrade to 5.3.2.1. If you are on FireOS 5.4.0.1, you CANNOT downgrade at all.
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So there is no chance of rooting then?

Darth4212 said:
So there is no chance of rooting then?
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At the moment there is no root. But they just sold a lot of tablets and are coming out with a new HD 10. So maybe sometime in the near future, maybe not.

Downgrade

i have a fire 7 (7th generation)
can i downgrade from fire os 5.6.1.0 to 5.6.0.0 using adb sideload

CoolChenz said:
i have a fire 7 (7th generation)
can i downgrade from fire os 5.6.1.0 to 5.6.0.0 using adb sideload
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Have not seen a definitive response from someone who has gone through the process on a 7th gen. If bootloader builds differ the device will brick.

7in 5th gen with 5.3.2.0 what's my options?

Hi i have a 7in Fire 5th Gen with firmware 5.3.2.0
What are my options for root, downgrade or whatever I can't find this firmware listed in any guide only 5.3.2.1 or 5.3.2.2 not sure difference between 5.3.2.0 and the others i "assume" its minor maybe/maybe not maybe someone can enlighten me on this lol. Pic attached for proof.

darkensx said:
Hi i have a 7in Fire 5th Gen with firmware 5.3.2.0
What are my options for root, downgrade or whatever I can't find this firmware listed in any guide only 5.3.2.1 or 5.3.2.2 not sure difference between 5.3.2.0 and the others i "assume" its minor maybe/maybe not maybe someone can enlighten me on this lol. Pic attached for proof.
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Can you update it to FireOS 5.3.6.4 to root, unlock bootloader with exploit package: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/unlock-fire-t3899860

darkensx said:
Hi i have a 7in Fire 5th Gen with firmware 5.3.2.0
What are my options for root, downgrade or whatever I can't find this firmware listed in any guide only 5.3.2.1 or 5.3.2.2 not sure difference between 5.3.2.0 and the others i "assume" its minor maybe/maybe not maybe someone can enlighten me on this lol. Pic attached for proof.
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Do not allow the device to update. You can unlock the bootloader and root: take a look at this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/unlock-fire-t3899860. Fire OS 5.3.2.0 on the Fire 7 (5th gen.) is a rather special version. It is the earliest version to still work with Prime Video, and the last version to allow you to enter bootrom mode by holding the left volume button down when you plug in the USB cable. The latter is useful as it allows the bootloader to be unlocked and the device rooted without opening the case. Once you have unlocked you can update to the latest Fire OS by flashing a zip of the OS (with bootloader files removed: search this forum for a download link) through TWRP after booting into recovery mode.

Unbrick Fire 7 5th gen brick after downgrade

Hey guys i tried to downgrad from 5.3.6.4 to 5.3.1 but now my fire wont show anything on screen is there a possibiltiy to fix this device ?

Benihipe said:
Hey guys i tried to downgrad from 5.3.6.4 to 5.3.1 but now my fire wont show anything on screen is there a possibiltiy to fix this device ?
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Yes...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/unlock-fire-t3899860