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[Q] new rooting ideas and unlocking kfhd bootloader

has anyone got an idea when there will be an exploit to unlocking kindles bootloader.
and maybe getting an kfu update to install fire fire fire and twrp.
thanks

Safestrap
Keir1992 said:
has anyone got an idea when there will be an exploit to unlocking kindles bootloader.
and maybe getting an kfu update to install fire fire fire and twrp.
thanks
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I suspect we are about 6 to 8 months away from seeing custom ROM's (if we use the past as an example). The utilities you mention FFF and TWRP were designed around a completely different bootloader - Kindle Fire (Original). There is a group working on a new Bootloader named "Safestrap" but the project is on "Hold" at the moment: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1965045
What we can do until that time is Root the Kindle, install Google Play and an assortment of Google Applications. You can also give your Kindle a facelift by installing a new Launcher like Go Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915493
Enjoy.

[Q] Android 4.1 on Kindle Fire - Going back to Fire

Hi all
I'm toying with installing Android 4.1 on my new Kindle Fire (non HD) so that I can get access to all the bits that I have my Android phone. The only thing I'll lose is access to LoveFilm but that's not a biggy.
However, is it possible to go back to the Kindle Fire OS if I don't like using Android on it? I can find several 4.1 installations but I can't find any Kindle Fire OS installs to apply so I'm wondering whether it's possible to remove Android 4.1 and put the factory OS back again later on.
Any ideas?
Olly

oliverm said:
Hi all
I'm toying with installing Android 4.1 on my new Kindle Fire (non HD) so that I can get access to all the bits that I have my Android phone. The only thing I'll lose is access to LoveFilm but that's not a biggy.
However, is it possible to go back to the Kindle Fire OS if I don't like using Android on it? I can find several 4.1 installations but I can't find any Kindle Fire OS installs to apply so I'm wondering whether it's possible to remove Android 4.1 and put the factory OS back again later on.
Any ideas?
Olly
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If it is a new KF, I'm not sure where you've found these installs of 4.1 but I do't think they are for the new model. The bootloader was just recently cracked and CWM and CM10 are in the early stages of being ported to the new KF's, mainly the 8.9. There are definitely no stable versions yet. Using any roms,tools,recovery, utilities, etc... meant for old model kindles will definitely brick your device. Check out the development section for progress. For now though rooting, installing play store and custom launcher will give you a good android feel without compromising performance and stability. Nova and Apex launchers are based off ics/jb interface.

Kindle Fire vs Kindle Fire 2
oliverm said:
Hi all
I'm toying with installing Android 4.1 on my new Kindle Fire (non HD) so that I can get access to all the bits that I have my Android phone. The only thing I'll lose is access to LoveFilm but that's not a biggy.
However, is it possible to go back to the Kindle Fire OS if I don't like using Android on it? I can find several 4.1 installations but I can't find any Kindle Fire OS installs to apply so I'm wondering whether it's possible to remove Android 4.1 and put the factory OS back again later on.
Any ideas?
Olly
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Oliver,
Can you go into the Menu, Other, Device, About
What is the Software Version? If it is 10.2.3 or 10.2.2 you have the new Kindle Fire 2
and not the old Kindle Fire. Having said this, you do not have any Bootloader options
or at least any stable ones, this Android 4.1.2 is Out on the Kindle Fire 2. Onemeila
is correct, most of the development (Custom ROM) is focused around the Kindle
Fire HD 8.9" not the Kindle Fire 2 7". This is not to say we will never see a Custom
ROM, it is to say, we are a long ways away.

[Q] 2nd Generation 7" HD problems

I bought a Kindle Fire HD (2013) because it is supposed to be safer to root than the HDX. My HDX rooted fine with TowelRoot and I have Google Play, etc., installed. My plan was to root the HD and install KitKat. I made the mistake of updating the OS (so that it would not update after I had rooted) and TowelRoot won't work on this device. System version is 11.3.2.5_user_325001620 Build date 8/5/14.
I have a fastboot cable and it works.
I do have access to a PC, but it is a media center and awkward to use. I've seen a lot of videos that seem to refer to the older version of the HD.
Can someone help get started in the right direction on rooting and installing TWRP, etc.
(This is what Amazon still sells as the Kindle Fire HD, Most of this forum seems to be about the older version.)
Thanks!!

Look at this thread. If your PC doesn't correctly detect your Kindle in fastboot mode, try installing PdaNet drivers. Also, make a backup- it saved me when I accidentally bricked the Kindle later (not as part of this guide).

[Q] Kindle Fire HD 2nd Gen ROOT

Hello XDA i have a kindle Fire hd (2nd Gen) 7 inch SOHO firmware no camera 10 gb latest update i bought a fast boot factory cable to maybe downgrade the firmware and root it me unfortunately updated the firmware when i got it so does anyone know anything about this device because i know its only a year old but haven't seen anything on it really i have tried everything to root this thing Towel-root, Kingo root, Root scripts made for the kindle nothing works so if anyone can maybe give me a link to a firmware downgrade to exploit a vulnerability that would be awesome i have seen the kfhd restore tool but its not compatible with my device. also a gapps and custom recovery would be awesome thanks.:good:

Root / Custom ROM for Fire HD 3rd Generation

Hello,
i bought the kindle fire HD 3rd gen from 2013. I rooted it, but the update to OS 4.5.5 removed the root permissions. Is there still a way to root it or do I have to downgrade it? If I have to, how can I do it? I only found tutorials for other devices or OS.