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.
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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.
I am going to buy another fire 7 and I would like rooting from 5.3.1.0 with this new device too
deivitbcn said:
I am going to buy another fire 7 and I would like rooting from 5.3.1.0 with this new device too
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You will need to start from scratch as there is no way to restore a full nandroid backup to this device (bootloader ≥ 5.1.x).
I meant if there is way to downgrade 5.3.2 to 5.3.1 forever.
deivitbcn said:
I meant if there is way to downgrade 5.3.2 to 5.3.1 forever.
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OTA updates can be permanently blocked on 5.3.1 if that is what you are asking. The other option is to spin up a pre-rooted 5.3.1 build with OTA blocked (as has been done with other Amazon devices) but would require developer support as a toolkit has not been released for this device. Believe that would also require an exploitable bootloader vulnerability (ie: signature forging) which we obviously don't have.
well, I hope doesnt have problems and can do the same thing (rooting) and after that flashing cyanogenmod to the new device. I received it the next week so I wish than Amazon doesnt update its firmware to 5.3.3 yet...
deivitbcn said:
well, I hope doesnt have problems and can do the same thing (rooting) and after that flashing cyanogenmod to the new device. I received it the next week so I wish than Amazon doesnt update its firmware to 5.3.3 yet...
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If it does come with with FireOS ≥ 5.3.2.1 consider a refurbished unit from Amazon Warehouse. I have purchased several representative models from various generations. Aside from packaging all were indistinguishable from new and arrived with older firmware.
thanks
Is there a root method for amazon kindle fire (5th gen)? The firmware version is 5.6.1.0
I am a beginner to rooting.
I would like to root it so I can learn to program in ARM assembly on it.
Cdub0099 said:
Is there a root method for amazon kindle fire (5th gen)? The firmware version is 5.6.1.0
I am a beginner to rooting.
I would like to root it so I can learn to program in ARM assembly on it.
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Nope. Only devices with bootloader v5.3.1.0 can be rooted. Unfortunately, no rollback option to that build or lower; device will brick.
Davey126 said:
Nope. Only devices with bootloader v5.3.1.0 can be rooted. Unfortunately, no rollback option to that build or lower; device will brick.
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is there a method of rooting a kindle fire 5th gen with OS 5.6.1.0? please help!
LethalGamer2121 said:
is there a method of rooting a kindle fire 5th gen with OS 5.6.1.0? please help!
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See https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3205441
LethalGamer2121 said:
is there a method of rooting a kindle fire 5th gen with OS 5.6.1.0? please help!
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Nope.
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.
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