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KF2 Jelly Bean?

So is it to my understanding that at this time, 10.2.4 KF2 people are unable to put Jelly Bean or any other regular android OS on the KF2?
I have been able to root mine, but I cannot put FireFireFire or TWRP and proceed following the intructions on the KF1 jelly bean thread.
So, anyone do this sort of thing yet, or do I need to wait until someone figures something out?

AladarZC said:
So is it to my understanding that at this time, 10.2.4 KF2 people are unable to put Jelly Bean or any other regular android OS on the KF2?
I have been able to root mine, but I cannot put FireFireFire or TWRP and proceed following the intructions on the KF1 jelly bean thread.
So, anyone do this sort of thing yet, or do I need to wait until someone figures something out?
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As far as I understand it, that's pretty much it. I cannot post on dev forums so I'll spam. I had an account a year ago but hadn't been to the site for a while.
Anyways, from what I know, and I could be entirely wrong, the way the KF2 is partitioned makes getting a Recovery on it difficult. Or, that may have been for the KFHD, which, is rooted. Until I post on the dev forums I won't know for sure, but I can't actually see any real devs doing work on the KF2. If there aren't any I'll try and make a dev team myself to get some work done. I would have the team built and meeting this weekend, and from there I would ask them what they would say an ETA on a fully ROMd KF2 would be. Hopefully someone beats me to it though!

iytrix said:
As far as I understand it, that's pretty much it. I cannot post on dev forums so I'll spam. I had an account a year ago but hadn't been to the site for a while.
Anyways, from what I know, and I could be entirely wrong, the way the KF2 is partitioned makes getting a Recovery on it difficult. Or, that may have been for the KFHD, which, is rooted. Until I post on the dev forums I won't know for sure, but I can't actually see any real devs doing work on the KF2. If there aren't any I'll try and make a dev team myself to get some work done. I would have the team built and meeting this weekend, and from there I would ask them what they would say an ETA on a fully ROMd KF2 would be. Hopefully someone beats me to it though!
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That would be absolutely amazing! I really am looking foward to having just regular android OS on my kindle instead of the Amazon stuff. Im sure a bunch of people got them for xmas and are probably thinking the same

I'd love to run Jelly Bean on my Kindle to be honest, that Amazon fork of Android is absolutely horrible.
Okay, I did manage to brick my Kindle because I used a KF1 guide by accident, and I messed up the partitioning so now it won't boot, but I have a factory cable coming in the mail.

AladarZC said:
That would be absolutely amazing! I really am looking foward to having just regular android OS on my kindle instead of the Amazon stuff. Im sure a bunch of people got them for xmas and are probably thinking the same
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Agreed! I won mine at a raffle at work. I went to XDA as usual for hacking but realized that, not only was the kindle underdeveloped, but there wasn't any devs working on it (from what I could see). I then realized that I never really give back to XDA. So I take my time now to help on forums how I can. I couldn't do much of the dev work, but I have the devices, money, and the time to dedicated to the forums, and I know three people that can develop. One agreed to look at the kindle and android but hasn't developed for it yet. The prominent developer I have in mind I plan to meet and talk with this weekend and see how he feels about joining the project. Either way I should have more info this weekend to post!
plinders said:
I'd love to run Jelly Bean on my Kindle to be honest, that Amazon fork of Android is absolutely horrible.
Okay, I did manage to brick my Kindle because I used a KF1 guide by accident, and I messed up the partitioning so now it won't boot, but I have a factory cable coming in the mail.
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I remember seeing you on another thread! Yeah, I can't understand how they came up with the OS design. It's ugly and awful in every way. What cracks me up is the "silk" browser and how un-silky it is. One of the most lag filled browsers I've seen and chrome has been SOOO much smoother!
As a side note. My philosophy for ROMs has always been simplicity and ability to change what you want. Granted, I won't be writing the OS but I hope to incorporate that into whatever we make.

[Q] services to Root my Kindle fire HD

Hi Forum
I`m just new to the forum, and have been looking at ways to root the AMAZON Kindle fire HD, and to be perfectly honest with all forum members i just dont have a clue on how i can Root it myself. I live in the Glasgow. Scotland.
Could anyone direct me, or know of anyone who could do this for me, as i dont think i have the confidence to go about this myself without bricking it?? I know it may be simple for most of you computer wizards out there, but nightmare for me. I got this 7" Fire HD for my good ladies xmas, and it was not my first choice Tablet, (so i`m stuck with it)
I would like to use MY Tablet for Google apps and ALL things Android without Amazon Using me as a cash cow. Dont get me wrong, Amazon will be okay for some item that i may want, but i dont want to be controlled by them.
If anyone can assist me it would be very much appreciated
Cheers
Scottylad

scottylad said:
Hi Forum
I`m just new to the forum, and have been looking at ways to root the AMAZON Kindle fire HD, and to be perfectly honest with all forum members i just dont have a clue on how i can Root it myself. I live in the Glasgow. Scotland.
Could anyone direct me, or know of anyone who could do this for me, as i dont think i have the confidence to go about this myself without bricking it?? I know it may be simple for most of you computer wizards out there, but nightmare for me. I got this 7" Fire HD for my good ladies xmas, and it was not my first choice Tablet, (so i`m stuck with it)
I would like to use MY Tablet for Google apps and ALL things Android without Amazon Using me as a cash cow. Dont get me wrong, Amazon will be okay for some item that i may want, but i dont want to be controlled by them.
If anyone can assist me it would be very much appreciated
Cheers
Scottylad
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Hey man well welcome to our community! This forum is full of information on all different types of devices, including the kindle fire HD 7" model. My suggestion to you is do a little more research on this forum. A lot of people on here will just tell you to do the reasearch before posting questions like this because we have all done the same and it is all on this forum. Don't take it the wrong way, it's just are way of saying you might want a little more knowledge on what exactly rooting a kindle means and what comes with it. I can point you in a few directions; Here's some links to look into:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888 this link is good and I believe they just added an autmoted root to the tool! Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547 this link as you can see is for begginers, like you. It helped me out so much with the language and just about everything! Just remember research, read and read some more and it will not be as confusing! If you need anything else just post back here and I'll see if I can point you in the right direction. Good Luck!:good:

[BACKUP][RECOVERY] Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide Software - Noob (Simple) Version
scottylad said:
Hi Forum
I`m just new to the forum, and have been looking at ways to root the AMAZON Kindle fire HD, and to be perfectly honest with all forum members i just dont have a clue on how i can Root it myself. I live in the Glasgow. Scotland.
Could anyone direct me, or know of anyone who could do this for me, as i dont think i have the confidence to go about this myself without bricking it?? I know it may be simple for most of you computer wizards out there, but nightmare for me. I got this 7" Fire HD for my good ladies xmas, and it was not my first choice Tablet, (so i`m stuck with it)
I would like to use MY Tablet for Google apps and ALL things Android without Amazon Using me as a cash cow. Dont get me wrong, Amazon will be okay for some item that i may want, but i dont want to be controlled by them.
If anyone can assist me it would be very much appreciated
Cheers
Scottylad
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scottylad,
Please check out our App to Root the Kindle, Install Google Play and Install Google Apps:
[BACKUP][RECOVERY] Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide Software - Noob (Simple) Version
Inside our software is the Kindle driver too.

New Amazon Fire Tablet

Hi
I have ordered an Amazon Fire Tablet from Amazon and it should be here soon. Ideally I would like to root it and put CM12.1 on the tablet. Main reason for this is speed/KODI.
I have had a read around the forum and my head is blown! So much information to take in.
Once I get the tablet, I am planning not to connect it to the internet to stop it updating.
If anyone has purchased the tablet from Amazon recently, what version of the software are they shipped with?
Can someone please give me a high level guide of the steps to take?
Apologies for the 1000's of questions, it has been a while since I have done anything like this.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Riyaz_7

My recently ordered tablet shipped with 5.1.1.0. It had a bit of dust behind the screen so I got a replacement which came with 5.3.1.0.
Regarding steps, the general thread is good enough.

riyaz_7 said:
Hi
I have ordered an Amazon Fire Tablet from Amazon and it should be here soon. Ideally I would like to root it and put CM12.1 on the tablet. Main reason for this is speed/KODI.
I have had a read around the forum and my head is blown! So much information to take in.
Once I get the tablet, I am planning not to connect it to the internet to stop it updating.
If anyone has purchased the tablet from Amazon recently, what version of the software are they shipped with?
Can someone please give me a high level guide of the steps to take?
Apologies for the 1000's of questions, it has been a while since I have done anything like this.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Riyaz_7
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Start with forum index and CM 12.1 thread. Pay particular attention to the OP and recent posts. Plan on doing some reading as everything you need has been posted multiple times. Ask specific questions as needed (after doing preliminary homework).

Fire 7" (7th Gen): Rooting solutions and modifications anyone??

Hi all,
I just purchased 6 cyber monday 7" fire tablets. Think I paid $30/ a pop. I did so with the expectation of modifying them all for my kids. My hope is that I can maximize the hardware purchase by rooting the tablets, but realized, as of this post, that there are no known solutions on OS version 5.4 (which is how they shipped) or 5.6 which is what they update to almost immediately when connected to wifi. Given the price I am confident that a ton of these were purchased and am therefore hopeful that a solution to the rooting dilemma will be found with the large demand out there.
I thought I would post, to create a location for the latest information on rooting the device, and to hear from others out there who may be in the same position. I'd like to find out what others are doing to mitigate the limitations of the Fire OS until a root solution is found (if it is even possible...as I have little knowledge in the field of hacking). For me personally, I find the biggest drawback is not being able to connect (fully) to Chrome. The main perks for me being gmail, calendar, all bookmarks. I think I could live with the cumbersome Fire interface if I could access Chrome. Conversely, I think these tablets will eventually become paperweights if I can't make them more Android like.
I have been using it to video stream and watch MP4's while in bed, with an external bose bluetooth speaker of course (the onboard speaker is a dog). I also am using it as my main kindle reader, replacing a Kindle 3 wifi that recently blew its screen. I will have to get more out of it if my children, who are android phone and chromebook users, are to find it useful.
Let's hear what others are doing and if anyone has gotten wind of solutions being worked on.
Don

DJC2982 said:
Hi all,
I just purchased 6 cyber monday 7" fire tablets. Think I paid $30/ a pop. I did so with the expectation of modifying them all for my kids. My hope is that I can maximize the hardware purchase by rooting the tablets, but realized, as of this post, that there are no known solutions on OS version 5.4 (which is how they shipped) or 5.6 which is what they update to almost immediately when connected to wifi. Given the price I am confident that a ton of these were purchased and am therefore hopeful that a solution to the rooting dilemma will be found with the large demand out there.
I thought I would post, to create a location for the latest information on rooting the device, and to hear from others out there who may be in the same position. I'd like to find out what others are doing to mitigate the limitations of the Fire OS until a root solution is found (if it is even possible...as I have little knowledge in the field of hacking). For me personally, I find the biggest drawback is not being able to connect (fully) to Chrome. The main perks for me being gmail, calendar, all bookmarks. I think I could live with the cumbersome Fire interface if I could access Chrome. Conversely, I think these tablets will eventually become paperweights if I can't make them more Android like.
I have been using it to video stream and watch MP4's while in bed, with an external bose bluetooth speaker of course (the onboard speaker is a dog). I also am using it as my main kindle reader, replacing a Kindle 3 wifi that recently blew its screen. I will have to get more out of it if my children, who are android phone and chromebook users, are to find it useful.
Let's hear what others are doing and if anyone has gotten wind of solutions being worked on.
Don
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There are numerous threads in this forum covered the topics you are seeking input on. There is no need to start yet another to rehash the same details. Suggest you browse existing threads and comment there.

Davey126 said:
There are numerous threads in this forum covered the topics you are seeking input on. There is no need to start yet another to rehash the same details. Suggest you browse existing threads and comment there.
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I accept the rules of the forum but do have the same questions, reading since hours and do not have a final glue as well.
This might be a good starting point:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/help-thread-7th-gen-2017ask-question-t3636919
There are hundreds of threads mixed different kind of devices 7'' 8'' 10'' GEN5 ,6,7...
For a beginner with the device this is a quite confusing situation, so if some one has a hint or link where to start to read - all help is very welcomed.
Regards
gonso

gonsoXDA said:
I accept the rules of the forum but do have the same questions, reading since hours and do not have a final glue as well.
There are hundreds of threads mixed different kind of devices 7'' 8'' 10'' GEN5 ,6,7...
For a beginner with the device this is a quite confusing situation, so if some one has a hint or link where to start to read - all help is very welcomed.
Regards
gonso
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Forum index: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485
General threads: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general
Help Threads: https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help

lol mines came with 5.0.1

jakiejohnson said:
lol mines came with 5.0.1
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Sounds like you scored an early build 5th gen device (likely 18-24 months old). Not many of those pups around!
No need to root or even boot up FireOS v5. You can launch TWRP directly from fastboot and immediately install the custom ROM of your choosing (likely Fire Nexus or Lineage 12.1).

so how do i launch twrp? and I can choose ANY rom?
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jakiejohnson said:
so how do i launch twrp? and I can choose ANY rom?
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There are numerous videos out there that make it extremely easy

Zboy745 said:
jakiejohnson said:
so how do i launch twrp? and I can choose ANY rom?
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There are numerous videos out there that make it extremely easy
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Best take note of post date when quoting another member. In this case the post was nearly a year old.

Thread closed - course run.

Hello from OldSchoolLLJ

I found out about this forum yesterday. I downloaded and installed the Fire Toolbox. I managed to work through the functions to get it more like an Android device. Now I hope to learn a lot more from the experts who are here. My most important reason for joining is to get my Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet to show movies on my TV when we go camping. So far I am hoping there are answers to this problem that will make a lot of people happy.

OldSchoolLLJ said:
I found out about this forum yesterday. I downloaded and installed the Fire Toolbox. I managed to work through the functions to get it more like an Android device. Now I hope to learn a lot more from the experts who are here. My most important reason for joining is to get my Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet to show movies on my TV when we go camping. So far I am hoping there are answers to this problem that will make a lot of people happy.
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Welcome aboard,
Most likely you will find help on your issue.
Enjoy your stay