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[Q] Root hd fire, benefits?

Hi, i'm new in the forum
I have doubts for the root in my kindle fire hd
is useful to the root? What are the benefits? It 's stable then my Kindle fire hd?
Thanks

slg1986 said:
Hi, i'm new in the forum
I have doubts for the root in my kindle fire hd
is useful to the root? What are the benefits? It 's stable then my Kindle fire hd?
Thanks
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theres not really a reason not to . removing system crap u don't use ,making it look more like a android tablet,the playstore is the main reason i rooted mine . you'll figure out what to do with it as you go trust me

slg1986 said:
Hi, i'm new in the forum
I have doubts for the root in my kindle fire hd
is useful to the root? What are the benefits? It 's stable then my Kindle fire hd?
Thanks
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Yes the Play Storewold probably be the number one reason everyone roots. There are thousands of apps and a lot of them are free!! Unlike the sorry Amazon store. There are many other things you can do when you root as well, such as: speed your kindle up, change to a different ROM, custimize basically everything and the list goes on and on and on.. you get the point. You better just make sure you do your research and then research some more.. it really helps with understanding this hole root thing.. here's a great link that someone provided to me when I first started and I bricked my device..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547:good::good:

My big fear when i root is to have a brick of my new Fire Hd (it's have a month of life) . If I do not root anyway I can install Aptoide?

slg1986 said:
My big fear when i root is to have a brick of my new Fire Hd (it's have a month of life) . If I do not root anyway I can install Aptoide?
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Yes. Just install it from their site.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

slg1986 said:
My big fear when i root is to have a brick of my new Fire Hd (it's have a month of life) . If I do not root anyway I can install Aptoide?
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Yes I've got it on my unrooted one. I can't use my fkixter DVD's on my note as it's rooted which it's stopping me
From box 13......

slg1986 said:
My big fear when i root is to have a brick of my new Fire Hd (it's have a month of life) . If I do not root anyway I can install Aptoide?
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If you read that LINK I posted it tells you that it is very very hard to totally brick your device which is true, TRUST ME lol. I have change a lot on my Fire and have been in a few "brick" situations, but you take a deep breath and figure things out. Aptoide is great but some of the apps won't work unless you change the permission settings and therefore you need to be rooted...

slg1986 said:
Hi, i'm new in the forum
I have doubts for the root in my kindle fire hd
is useful to the root? What are the benefits? It 's stable then my Kindle fire hd?
Thanks
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You can tweak it to make it run best, put live wallpapers, change the default launcher and more. Use my tweaks and have more than 7700 in antutu benchmark and play gta 3 like in the nexus 7 (mp9engine and other tweaks do this possible), install chainfire for best gaming too
Sent From My Super Modded KFHD

Why Should I Root My Kindle? I Am Concerned I Will Brick The New Kindle!
slg1986 said:
Hi, i'm new in the forum
I have doubts for the root in my kindle fire hd
is useful to the root? What are the benefits? It 's stable then my Kindle fire hd?
Thanks
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slg1986,
This is a great question, I had to take a moment and put in our 1 cent.
Why should I leave the Kindle Stock:
Pros -
1. The Kindle will remain stable since you are unable to perform any modifications
2. You get custom Ads based on your purchasing behavior - some people do like this feature
3. Restoring is very easy from a Factory Reset
4. No need to buy backup software, the Kindle is Backup to the Amazon Cloud
5. You received full Amazon Support
6. Warranty remain valid no chance of invalidating the warranty
7. Everything is integrated, no need to spend time customizing
Cons -
1. You are stuck with the Factory Carousel
2. You can not customize the Kindle
3. You can not choose an Alternative Video Provider
4. You can not choose an alternative Book Provider
5. You are stuck with ads whether you like them or not
6. You are stuck with Amazon Apps Store so most Apps cost you $$
7. No custom Launcher
8. No way to sync Ubuntu One MP3's
9. Much more.......
Why should I Root The Kindle -
Pros
1. Fairly Easy to Root
2. You can change the Lock Screen
3. You can change the Wallpaper to Anything you like
4. You can eliminate the Kindle Carousel
5. You can change the Icons to match you mood
6. You can sync you Apple iTunes to the Kindle
7. You can install Flash Support
8. You can view YouTube
9. You can use the Google Apps
10. You can install Movie players like MX Player and VLC
11. You can create on the Kindle
12. Very hard to damage the Kindle and Brick it
13. You can install a wide array of Internet Browsers
14. You can change the Camera App
15. You can install Graphic Editing Software
16. Soon there will be a wide array of custom ROM's available
17. You can remove the Amazon Garbage that slows the Kindle down
18. You can add tweaks like Persano Tweaks
19. Much More.............
Cons
1. You can void your Warranty if not careful
2. Some people find Rooting the Kindle Difficult
3. That is all I can think of at the moment.................

At the moment, are there any custom roms being developed for the Kindle Fire HD 7"?
prokennexusa said:
slg1986,
This is a great question, I had to take a moment and put in our 1 cent.
Why should I leave the Kindle Stock:
Pros -
1. The Kindle will remain stable since you are unable to perform any modifications
2. You get custom Ads based on your purchasing behavior - some people do like this feature
3. Restoring is very easy from a Factory Reset
4. No need to buy backup software, the Kindle is Backup to the Amazon Cloud
5. You received full Amazon Support
6. Warranty remain valid no chance of invalidating the warranty
7. Everything is integrated, no need to spend time customizing
Cons -
1. You are stuck with the Factory Carousel
2. You can not customize the Kindle
3. You can not choose an Alternative Video Provider
4. You can not choose an alternative Book Provider
5. You are stuck with ads whether you like them or not
6. You are stuck with Amazon Apps Store so most Apps cost you $$
7. No custom Launcher
8. No way to sync Ubuntu One MP3's
9. Much more.......
Why should I Root The Kindle -
Pros
1. Fairly Easy to Root
2. You can change the Lock Screen
3. You can change the Wallpaper to Anything you like
4. You can eliminate the Kindle Carousel
5. You can change the Icons to match you mood
6. You can sync you Apple iTunes to the Kindle
7. You can install Flash Support
8. You can view YouTube
9. You can use the Google Apps
10. You can install Movie players like MX Player and VLC
11. You can create on the Kindle
12. Very hard to damage the Kindle and Brick it
13. You can install a wide array of Internet Browsers
14. You can change the Camera App
15. You can install Graphic Editing Software
16. Soon there will be a wide array of custom ROM's available
17. You can remove the Amazon Garbage that slows the Kindle down
18. You can add tweaks like Persano Tweaks
19. Much More.............
Cons
1. You can void your Warranty if not careful
2. Some people find Rooting the Kindle Difficult
3. That is all I can think of at the moment.................
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Android Custom ROM - Kindle Fire HD
obscurehaven said:
At the moment, are there any custom roms being developed for the Kindle Fire HD 7"?
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obscurehaven,
Yes, there are a number of developers working on different projects, by Mid 2013 we will see a few CM10 ROM's, AOSP ROM, Ubuntu ROM and a few others I am sure. Development is going slow due to some backend issues around the Kindle HD 7".
The Kindle Fire 2 has a solid CM10 ROM already developed and another person is working on a AOSP ROM, I am sure there is more.
The Kindle Fire 8.9" has a solid developer working on CM10 and another working on AOSP. Again, I am sure there are other developers.
These are the one I know about, there are plenty I do not know about, more to come..............:good:

[Q] Help&Advice on Kindle Fire 7" HD JB 4.3 Custom Rom

Hello I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice on whether I can install a custom rom (Jelly Bean 4.3) on my Amazon Kindle Fire 7" HD, I have rooted it and installed Superuser, Titanium Backup etc. I have been reading instructions all over the web but I am a bit scared to try anything yet with certain things I have read.
To install a custom rom I know you need to install a 2nd-Bootloader and TWRP, but in this tut: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909 it says "This tutorial DOES NOT work for the 2013 HD model, only for the 2012 model. Following the guide with the newer model WILL CAUSE your heart to race after doing so because you'll end up with red screens and/or bootloops. So please, don't do it.".
Well I bought my Amazon Kindle Fire 7" HD in August 2013, does that mean that my Kindle is a 2013 model? if so where can I go from here? any advice would be great
Thank you.

Here's a way to find out, post the os version that it's running, that is a sure fire way to tell if it's 2012 or 2013.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

It's currently running 7.4.6_user_4620220

jovo_holmes said:
It's currently running 7.4.6_user_4620220
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Then you are using a 2012 model. You can go ahead and as the second bootloader.
>>>Sent from my homebuilt TARDIS running Android 4.0.3... or maybe it's a rooted Kindle Fire HD<<<

I'm wanting to install the latest Android, that's KitKat 4.4 right? Where would be the best place to download the official team rom? Without many issues. And what guide/video do you think I should follow? Thanks

OK so here is the guide I recommend using: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
2 thing I want you to know ahead of time before doing this, if you don't check the box with the warning text about flashing the boot loader(should be the very first check box) you will get a kindle that when turns on displays a red screen and requires a fastboot cable to fix so make sure to check that box. 2nd thing to mention is put the ROM on the kindle first, if you Don't and the current freedomboot image isn't up to date with the latest amazon os version, then you will boot loop upon reboot and can only get into recovery and its a pain to transfer the ROM in from there if you aren't familiar with adb. I think the latest freedomboot is up to date now though but I'm not sure.
Also the cm for our devices isn't official yet, make sure to get the gapps that go along with it. Anyways here's the ROM link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543455
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

I have install the rom, now how do I get my books and apps back?

Well books from the amazon store I think you can read with an amazon kindle app(in don't read much besides manga on my kindle so I never used their bookstore, but on my kindle with cm 10.1 that app keeps crashing, might work on a newer version of cm though, think I read it about somewhere on then forum), as for apps purchased in the amazon store you could get them back with the Amazon appstore app, I don't have it anymore, but I think I got it from their website. Otherwise just redownload anything from the Google market you didn't purchase in the amazon app store.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

is this model "SG98EG" compatible with custom rom and root?

Hi
planning to buy this model "SG98EG" amazon fire HD 8in 16GB 5th generation.
my target to install stock rom, cyangonmod or nexus rom.
I want to have a normal android tablet in good price, so I thought it's my device.
I'm afraid of non compatibility to modification! at least to install google play and change the launcher.
Thank you in advance.

snafinet said:
Hi
planning to buy this model "SG98EG" amazon fire HD 8in 16GB 5th generation.
my target to install stock rom, cyangonmod or nexus rom.
I want to have a normal android tablet in good price, so I thought it's my device.
I'm afraid of non compatibility to modification! at least to install google play and change the launcher.
Thank you in advance.
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This forum is for 7in 5th gen, not 8in 6th gen. Your forum is here
The ROMs will not work, look in the forum I linked for the right ROMs. Root should work. Google play will work. Launcher hijack/launcher hijack 2 will work.
EDIT: Root may work, depending on the firmware version you get. You will probably get a 5.3.2.1 device, so root will not, but Google play and custom launcher would. Check the version when you get it, and look in the hd8 forum for info on what to do.
Sent from my Amazon Fire using XDA Labs

oh!
Thank you for quick response and helpful answer,
I'm going there..

Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (3rd Generation) - Google play store

My father has a Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (3rd Generation) and it is currently running the system version of 8.5.1_user_5159720. I am not sure what version of Fire OS or Android this is based on but, I am wondering how to install the google play store on this thing. The menu for this thing is so bad and hard to navigate. Any help would be appreciated. If you know that this has been answered before just point me in the direction and I'll close this thread.
Thanks in advance.

organik05 said:
My father has a Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (3rd Generation) and it is currently running the system version of 8.5.1_user_5159720. I am not sure what version of Fire OS or Android this is based on but, I am wondering how to install the google play store on this thing. The menu for this thing is so bad and hard to navigate. Any help would be appreciated. If you know that this has been answered before just point me in the direction and I'll close this thread.
Thanks in advance.
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Based on the info provided I suspect the device is a 2nd gen HD (not a 3rd gen HDX). You'll need to go here for support.

You will need to root and install TWRP. I have an 8.9 and was unable to get the Google APKs to work together, no matter where you install them. You appear to have the Kindle HD 8.9 JEM. you can go here for my guide to root, TWRP and ROM: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ki.../guide-root-custom-recovery-roms-jem-t3696244

Amazon Fire 7 2015

I have a Fire 7 2015 and would like to install a custom ROM. What's the difference between the Lineage and Nexus ROM? What are the pro's and con's of each? I'd like a ROM not as ugly as Fire OS that works with the Google Playstore. Can anyone point me to a good step by step guide on how to set this up?
Thank you!
Edit: I meant to post this under "[Help Thread][Amazon Fire] 7" - 5th Gen 2015 ONLY! Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly", not a new thread. Can an admin please move it?

droidpos said:
I have a Fire 7 2015 and would like to install a custom ROM. What's the difference between the Lineage and Nexus ROM? What are the pro's and con's of each? I'd like a ROM not as ugly as Fire OS that works with the Google Playstore. Can anyone point me to a good step by step guide on how to set this up?
Thank you!
Edit: I meant to post this under "[Help Thread][Amazon Fire] 7" - 5th Gen 2015 ONLY! Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly", not a new thread. Can an admin please move it?
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Litmus test is FireOS. If currently installed version is 5.3.2.1 or above there is no root solution, no rollback option and hence no custom ROM.

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Davey126 said:
Litmus test is FireOS. If currently installed version is 5.3.2.1 or above there is no root solution, no rollback option and hence no custom ROM.
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Thanks, I have had this lying around unopened for a while. So, I am hopeing the OS version will be something low. How do I check OS version?

OS Version
droidpos said:
Thanks, I have had this lying around unopened for a while. So, I am hopeing the OS version will be something low. How do I check OS version?
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It's running Fire OS 5.3.1.0. How can I proceed? (BTW: My computer is running Linux.)

droidpos said:
It's running Fire OS 5.3.1.0. How can I proceed? (BTW: My computer is running Linux.)
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Short answer: find a Windows computer and use the 'SuperTool' to root using KingRoot, block OTA updates, replace KingRoot with SuperSU and install FlashFire. You'll likely run into issues with each step and have to read through various threads to find solutions. Once the above tasks are complete you'll need to futz with dates to circumvent a FlashFire time bomb' and then risk a soft brick flashing one of the two remaining custom ROMs for this device.
Long answer: curl up for a few evenings with your favorite beverage, read through dozens of threads (hundreds of posts) understanding 'the process' and 'gotchas' only to be rewarded with a sluggish, technologically inferior device that runs poorly even with a well tuned custom ROM. Lousy ROI.
This device is well past its prime. Those that can boot TWRP (your device can't) can install a custom relatively easily. For everyone else it's probably best to remain on FireOS.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695