Hi all,
I have 2 Amazon fire devices that my kids use. Amazon Fire7 7th gen and Fire 8HD 7th gen. I get that we cannot root these but it looks like we can debloat? just not sure if i need to downgrade first to 5.4?
Ideally i want to disable all amazon apps except amazon shopping or Music but not a big deal
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How can I tell which version of the Kindle Fire I have? I know its the Fire, rather than the HD, but how can I tell whether it's the v1 or v2?
I only got it a few weeks ago (was purchased 2 weeks before that as a christmas present) but it was purchased from a shop rather than from Amazon directly and so it may have been sat in a stock room for 6 months before that.
Any version numbers I can look out for?
Olly
If it's running 10.2.x it's a KF2.
If it's running 6.3.x it's a KF1.
Kindle Fire 7" First Generation or Second Generation
oliverm said:
How can I tell which version of the Kindle Fire I have? I know its the Fire, rather than the HD, but how can I tell whether it's the v1 or v2?
I only got it a few weeks ago (was purchased 2 weeks before that as a christmas present) but it was purchased from a shop rather than from Amazon directly and so it may have been sat in a stock room for 6 months before that.
Any version numbers I can look out for?
Olly
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oliverm,
Very nice present. Go into your Settings > More > Device > About
What do you see there?
Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Software Update Version 8.1.4
Kindle Fire HD 7" Software Update Version 7.2.3
Kindle Fire (1st Generation) Software Update Version 6.3.1
Kindle Fire (2nd Generation) Software Update Version 10.2.4
Kindle (1st Generation) Software Update Version 1.2
Kindle (2nd Generation) Software Update Version 2.5
I have a Kindle Fire HD 7" 2nd Gen and it boots the Kindle Fire logo than shuts down and reboots again.
I can not get to fastboot and I have looked at these threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20380015#post20380015
Is it hard bricked or no?
OK just have to ask when you say 2nd gen , that term is kinda hard to follow because amazon calls the 2013 model that while we called the first gen of he's the 2nd gen device because of their hardware. Is it the 2012 or 2013 model, if it has no camera it's a 2013 model. Secondly did you try a fastboot cable yet?
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stunts513 said:
OK just have to ask when you say 2nd gen , that term is kinda hard to follow because amazon calls the 2013 model that while we called the first gen of he's the 2nd gen device because of their hardware. Is it the 2012 or 2013 model, if it has no camera it's a 2013 model. Secondly did you try a fastboot cable yet?
It has one front facing camera (the one facing to me right? so confusing) So I guess it is the 2012 one. I don't have any special cables just normal usb cables.
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I did just purchase a factory fastboot cable, it was cheap and I made sure it was for the Kindle Fire HD
OK good you should probably be able to fix it then.
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How do I remove the amazon ad lockscreen? I have a rooted kindle fire hd 7" (2nd gen).
I've seen some leaked information that Amazon is preparing, and that they will release new Fire Tablets and also a New FireTV-Stick, next week!
Does anyone know if this information is true and what we can expect in these new Fire 7 tablets (2015) models?
ulises.rodriguez said:
I've seen some leaked information that Amazon is preparing, and that they will release new Fire Tablets models, next week!
Does anyone know if this information is true and what we can expect in these new Fire 7 tablets (2015) models?
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Model released last fall [2015 Fire] can now be purchased w/16GB storage option. I'm hoping for something meatier like an HDX replacement. Current mid-range tablets are less than noteworthy given price points.
As you already said, the Fire7 can now be purchased with 16GB, which is really good, but I was also hoping for something better with some enhancements, like a New HDX.
I have also noticed that several weeks ago, some colors of the FireHD8 sometimes are unavailable, in very short supply or are also offered used-like-new/Used-Very-Good, what could be a sign that Amazon is preparing to launch some new models with some enhanced features.
Got the 3 Kindle Fire 7 (2015) tablets for $30 each from Amazon. They were open box returns. They are the 8gb (2015) models. I got these a couple of weeks ago and they came with 5.1.1 firmware. Amazon is still selling these open box returns.
Amazon has a department called WAREHOUSE DEALS, that sells their open box, damaged box, returns and old stock at a discount. Most items come with a warranty and are eligible for Prime shipping.
To find these deals on Amazon, go to the Amazon main page.
Select TODAY'S DEALS under the Amazon Search Bar.
Select OPEN BOX & USED on the menu below TODAY'S DEALS.
In the WAREHOUSE DEALS department, search for KINDLE FIRE.
They currently have a couple of Fire 7 (2015) tablets for around $30 (with no warranty).
These are exactly what I bought and they all worked great. These Kindle Fires arrive, shrink wrapped, with a charger and data cable. That's all that is in the plain brown box. No original packaging or printed material is included.
Amazon describes these discounted Kindle Fire 7's as having slight blemishes. My 3 tablets had similar descriptions but they were perfect. The screens were all perfect. At most there was a slight rub on the back of the tablet that you had to look at really closely to even see. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one again if I needed another one.
The new Kindle Fire Oasis eReader was released this week - maybe this leaked information was referring to that?
Also, there is this:
New version of the Kindle Fire HD 8 is apparently in the works at Amazon
Amazon Fire HD 8 sequel apparently on the way with 1.5GB RAM
m00head said:
The new Kindle Fire Oasis eReader was released this week - maybe this leaked information was referring to that?
Also, there is this:
New version of the Kindle Fire HD 8 is apparently in the works at Amazon
Amazon Fire HD 8 sequel apparently on the way with 1.5GB RAM
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Of accurate this is a good move by Amazon. The current HD8 is a rip IMHO; a used HDX offers far more at a better price point. Too much is made over max freq and other glossy specs. The MT8163/T720 is a responsive combo when properly tuned which is all that really matters in this segment. Rootability and FlashFire support will ultimately determine how interesting this device is to the XDA community. Hopefully Amazon equips it with a decent panel (beyond resolution specs) and keeps the price below a Benjamin USD.
m00head said:
The new Kindle Fire Oasis eReader was released this week - maybe this leaked information was referring to that?
Also, there is this:
New version of the Kindle Fire HD 8 is apparently in the works at Amazon
Amazon Fire HD 8 sequel apparently on the way with 1.5GB RAM
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Thank for this great news, about new Fire HD 8 Tablets!
Currently using a 5th Gen 7" Fire tablet I got from Prime Day. I haven't owned a Fire tablet since the very first Kindle Fire and it had the same problem with Amazon Video being broken after rooting the device. I remember the only way to fix it was to unroot the Fire again, but it's been years since I looked into this problem. Is unrooting still the only solution to fixing Amazon Video?
sneezing_corgi said:
Currently using a 5th Gen 7" Fire tablet I got from Prime Day. I haven't owned a Fire tablet since the very first Kindle Fire and it had the same problem with Amazon Video being broken after rooting the device. I remember the only way to fix it was to unroot the Fire again, but it's been years since I looked into this problem. Is unrooting still the only solution to fixing Amazon Video?
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Can't speak to FireOS v5 but Amazon Video works fine with most/all custom roms via the Underground app (despite the ominous name it is an 'official' app distributed by Amazon). Not sure if the Underground app will behave differently on FireOS as it is intended for non-Amazon devices running other Android variants.