Prior to 6.2.1 I had my Kindle Fire rooted with super one click. It seems like the Kindle Fire utility is the method of choice today. I would like to know if there is anything special I need to do to remove superoneclick and/or drivers before installing KFU. I'm trying to be a bit cautious here since the frequency of bricking seems to have gone up.
I was lucky that the 6.2.1 upgrade did not mess up my android market or google install – I had already upgraded to the latest version prior to the install. I would like to regain root, but I'm willing to go slow since my KF is currently rock solid and I don't really have any pressing need.
Thanks
Bruce
I didnt have any issues switching from one-click to KFU. it ran fine with the drivers i installed to use one-click. I did have one issue after installing the 6.2.1 udate and FFFm I had to reinstall the KF drivers after I updated (my windows box no longer recognized it and it got stuck in the wrong boot mode which was easy to fix from command line once it was recognized again).
Kekule
As far as I know SuperOneClick never installed anything on your Fire. It sounds like you are using a stock un-rooted 6.2.1 so you'd just proceed as any normal 6.2.1 user would. I, myself, rooted back in 6.2 with SuperOneClick and have been ever since because I installed TWRP and used the pre-rooted 6.2.1 image. I'm kind of curious if there's anything I need to know as well, though. I'd rather err on the side of caution as well.
Buffet_of_Lies said:
As far as I know SuperOneClick never installed anything on your Fire.
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nothing more that SU, but you do have to get ADB running which requires having the android SDK usb driver to connect to the fire instead of whatever gets installed by default.
Great.. just thought I would check before I just plowed ahead as if it was a brand new 6.2.1 KF. I'm not sure when I'll get to it, but it's nice to know that I don't need to do anything unusual. I may just wait a bit to give KFU some time to mature.
btrvalik said:
I may just wait a bit to give KFU some time to mature.
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I don't think KFU is going to change much now. Its been at 0.9.1 for some time how. I see the links to the original article are backup so the links should be good too.
Kekule said:
I didnt have any issues switching from one-click to KFU. it ran fine with the drivers i installed to use one-click.
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Same here.
Hi,
I have a TF101 and a chinese USB data cable.
Whenever I connect data cable, the screen lights up to show it is charging alright. But the PC doesn't register a new device. I even checked the Device Manager.
Is there a way to root the device without USB connection (/PC)?
I have already placed Superuser flashable on the root folder but don't know how to flash it. I come from Samsung world, where it used to be pretty simple.
Thanks for listening.
There was one firmware version of HC that was, but that was from over a year ago.
Have you tried checking the USB Debugging in the DEV Options of settings to see if that allows it to be detected?
Otherwise you will need a computer to root.
I don't care how long ago it was. Can you please point me to direction if this - "HC".
I tried toggling "USB debugging" as well as "MTP/PTP". Nothing helped.
deus_ said:
I don't care how long ago it was. Can you please point me to direction if this - "HC".
I tried toggling "USB debugging" as well as "MTP/PTP". Nothing helped.
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Sorry, HC = HoneyComb (Android 3.X).
Razorclaw worked to root the following devices on the indicated builds:
ASUS Transformer TF101 (8.6.5.19)
ASUS Transformer 3G TF101G (8.6.6.19)
ASUS Slider SL101 (8.6.5.18)
Asus never published any of these builds because of the security flaw.
If you are on a newer firmware (Android 4.0) I am not sure there is a good way to downgrade.
Samsung's stock recovery allowed flashing(update.zip). Isn't there a similar method for Asus?
Hey everybody,i have pulled out the image from HDX 7"(base on system version--13.3.2.5_user_325001120),it includes the "boot,recovery and system",i hope that it's useful for those who bricked their HDX 7".
if you need other image like “aboot,dkernel,modem,modemst” and so on,you can leave a message to me,although i think it not useful,it's enough for you having "boot,recovery and system".
By the way,i wanna know how to let the HDX 7" get into the fastboot mode?except of using the command--"adb reboot bootloader" ,it's useful when the HDX 7" in normal use,but in fact,if HDX 7" can't boot into the normal mode,you can't do anything about typing command,because computer can't recognise it as adb devices!
click the link to download the images! http://pan.baidu.com/s/1gd7VPib
Hey, thanks
It would be really nice if somebody came up with a solution to flash the firmware in fastboot mode (even in linux where u dont need any drivers).
I believe that would solve many bricked devices out there.
boom1212go said:
Hey everybody,i have pulled out the image from HDX 7"(base on system version--13.3.2.5_user_325001120),it includes the "boot,recovery and system",i hope that it's useful for those who bricked their HDX 7".
if you need other image like “aboot,dkernel,modem,modemst” and so on,you can leave a message to me,although i think it not useful,it's enough for you having "boot,recovery and system".
By the way,i wanna know how to let the HDX 7" get into the fastboot mode?except of using the command--"adb reboot bootloader" ,it's useful when the HDX 7" in normal use,but in fact,if HDX 7" can't boot into the normal mode,you can't do anything about typing command,because computer can't recognise it as adb devices!
click the link to download the images! http://pan.baidu.com/s/1gd7VPib
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the question is how to unbrick the kindle if adb doesn't work ??
if using QPST , we need the xml files and how go to download mode
using pc only recognise QHSUSB_BULK, if install Qualcomm driver only detect as 9008, so need to change 9008 to 9006
so how to resolve this problem?? anyone can give some tutorial please.
thank you.
Check out this post, page 2 maybe has a solution for you. Good Luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795602
Hi friend,
I have a kindle hdx with fire os 13.3.2.5
I already rooted and installed safe trap
I already back up rom stock and flash your rom thor gapps 13.3.2.4 on rom slot
But when it go to first screen, it stop and reboot. And bootlop but can access safe trap.
I restore back up but similar can't boot.
I think i must flash rom stock 13.3.2.5 but i don't have zip file. Can you extract it ? please help. Thank. I hope your reply.
I know how to get into fastboot!!!
you just need to get a fastboot cable (the 2nd and 5th pins (or 1st and 4th?) are jumped. If you look up fastboot cable or factory cable you should be able to find it. I personally "made" one by taking a small piece of wire and sticking it under the proper pins in a semi-broken usb cable(wouldn't stay into device). I've had to use it many many times on my kindle fire hd 7"
CalebQ42 said:
you just need to get a fastboot cable (the 2nd and 5th pins (or 1st and 4th?) are jumped. If you look up fastboot cable or factory cable you should be able to find it. I personally "made" one by taking a small piece of wire and sticking it under the proper pins in a semi-broken usb cable(wouldn't stay into device). I've had to use it many many times on my kindle fire hd 7"
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No, a fastboot cable doesn't do anything on the hdx
epicfailol said:
No, a fastboot cable doesn't do anything on the hdx
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I've found it works if you first connect it to the device then connect it to the computer. Of course the device I'm working with for some reason has software version 11.3.2.5
umm
CalebQ42 said:
I've found it works if you first connect it to the device then connect it to the computer. Of course the device I'm working with for some reason has software version 11.3.2.5
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Again again this is the HDX forum completely different from the HD different processor and everything .. If you plug a fast cable into the HDX it puts it in QUPST mode and takes a few minutes of messing with it to get it out of it so far we cannot use that either..so far.
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Again again this is the HDX forum completely different from the HD different processor and everything .. If you plug a fast cable into the HDX it puts it in QUPST mode and takes a few minutes of messing with it to get it out of it so far we cannot use that either..so far.
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Sorry about that, I didn't know there was a 3rd generation kindle fire hd that looked exactly like the hdx. Been trying to root this thing for hours before I found that out
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boom1212go said:
Hey everybody,i have pulled out the image from HDX 7"(base on system version--13.3.2.5_user_325001120),it includes the "boot,recovery and system",i hope that it's useful for those who bricked their HDX 7".
if you need other image like “aboot,dkernel,modem,modemst” and so on,you can leave a message to me,although i think it not useful,it's enough for you having "boot,recovery and system".
By the way,i wanna know how to let the HDX 7" get into the fastboot mode?except of using the command--"adb reboot bootloader" ,it's useful when the HDX 7" in normal use,but in fact,if HDX 7" can't boot into the normal mode,you can't do anything about typing command,because computer can't recognise it as adb devices!
Hi Friend,
Flash boot & recovery is ok, but flash system is failed. It says FAILED (Remote: data too large)
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Flash boot & recovery is ok, but flash system is failed. It says FAILED (Remote: data too large)
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need special amazon fastboot binary for this
but you always can flash stock image wih twrp if you already unlocked.
ONYXis said:
need special amazon fastboot binary for this
but you always can flash stock image wih twrp if you already unlocked.
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Thanks for your response. Yes, but in TWRP mode, I run "adb devices", the result is "13160d23................................unauthorized". Cannot push file.
It strange but anyway when you in TWRP you must see your device as MTP.
boom1212go said:
Hey everybody,i have pulled out the image from HDX 7"(base on system version--13.3.2.5_user_325001120),it includes the "boot,recovery and system",i hope that it's useful for those who bricked their HDX 7".
if you need other image like “aboot,dkernel,modem,modemst” and so on,you can leave a message to me,although i think it not useful,it's enough for you having "boot,recovery and system".
By the way,i wanna know how to let the HDX 7" get into the fastboot mode?except of using the command--"adb reboot bootloader" ,it's useful when the HDX 7" in normal use,but in fact,if HDX 7" can't boot into the normal mode,you can't do anything about typing command,because computer can't recognise it as adb devices!
click the link to download the images! http://pan.baidu.com/s/1gd7VPib
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My device is 13.3.2.0. I follow this “http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...to-unbrick-kindle-fire-hdx-firmware-t3277197” now in TWRP mode, but I don’t know how to flash the system.img.
By the way, I installed 13.3.2.3.2 stock firmware from TWRP, but it stick at Grey logo as well.
Samson Lau said:
By the way, I installed 13.3.2.3.2 stock firmware from TWRP, but it stick at Grey logo as well.
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after flashing 13.3.2.3.2 go to TWRP - advanced - copy log to sd
and attach log that locatesd in the root of intrenal memory of your tablet.
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after flashing 13.3.2.3.2 go to TWRP - advanced - copy log to sd
and attach log that locatesd in the root of intrenal memory of your tablet.
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I did according to your advice, but it still stick at grey logo during reboot.
Please post your /sdcard/recovery.log here
or flash CM11 to be sure
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Please post your /sdcard/recovery.log here
or flash CM11 to be sure
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Good evening:
Are there any methods to get a Thor or Apollo running 4.2.5 or similar rolled back to the pre-3.2.5 as these posts seem to require? I have an Apollo running 14.3.2.5 which seems to be the lowest FW you can get to if you are running the higher than 3.2.5 FW.
I was wondering if the fastboot method would allow the flashing of a complete set of images from the earlier firmware series making an end run around the newer firmware?
Regards
galearned said:
Good evening:
Are there any methods to get a Thor or Apollo running 4.2.5 or similar rolled back to the pre-3.2.5 as these posts seem to require? I have an Apollo running 14.3.2.5 which seems to be the lowest FW you can get to if you are running the higher than 3.2.5 FW.
I was wondering if the fastboot method would allow the flashing of a complete set of images from the earlier firmware series making an end run around the newer firmware?
Regards
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- can not roll back FireOS v4 below 3.2.8 due to anti-rollback barrier (intentional or inadvertent) that will brick device if further rollbacks are attempted
- 3.2.6 and below can be rolled back to 3.1.0 which can be rooted and unlocked. Rollback method contingent on starting point.
- native fastboot environment is crippled until bootloader unlocked
Today I just scored a Kindle Fire HD 1st Gen (at least I think so). The back say Model Number X43Z60.
I have been studying this thread http;//wwwforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909&nocache=1
+Note: As of Amazon OS update 7.3.x+, there has been a lot of issues with rooting and flashing the 2nd-bootloader. Many users reported bootloops during the completion of the guide. Those with tablets running 7.3.0 or higher, please proceed with caution, and make sure you have a factory cable on hand if you wish to advance. I strongly recommend you make backups in Step 2. If you want guaranteed success, use this tool to revert back to 7.2.3 before using the guide. You will need to flash a brand-new 7.2.3 on top to revert, so you will lose everything if you don't backup your files first.
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Will the tool in the section above allow me to downgrade from 7.4.8?
Also are there any guides floating around on how to make a fast boot cable?
I have a cord factory cord that I had made for my Motorola would that work?
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I feel like a complet idiot for even posting that, after a bit of research I found this method (check it out) which a few people had confirmed that it work on the newest Kindle OS which shortly after I posted my Kindle updated to (7.4.9).
A lot of clicking later and my fire is running CM flawlessly!
mikecella said:
Today I just scored a Kindle Fire HD 1st Gen (at least I think so). The back say Model Number X43Z60.
I have been studying this thread http;//wwwforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909&nocache=1
Will the tool in the section above allow me to downgrade from 7.4.8?
Also are there any guides floating around on how to make a fast boot cable?
I have a cord factory cord that I had made for my Motorola would that work?
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I feel like a complet idiot for even posting that, after a bit of research I found this method (check it out) which a few people had confirmed that it work on the newest Kindle OS which shortly after I posted my Kindle updated to (7.4.9).
A lot of clicking later and my fire is running CM flawlessly!
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I had the same one and just followed the tut to backup, then install bootloader and then flashed rom. Didn't downgrade and it all went fine.
On a whim i downloaded kingroot from their website, and sideloaded it to my tv. ran it, and i am rooted! i was very surprised since aftvnews said this firmware wasn't rootable.
https://kingroot.net/
sideload using adb over wifi, or toss it on a usb stick or sd card and install it with es file manager or similar.
i can toss up a video if anyone needs proof.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=430mVIUrkog there we go.
now just need to see if someone can get a build of twrp running on this thing so i can get xposed. XD
Maybe it will work on my 2nd Gen Fire TV.
Attempted root
I tried to root my Element Fire TV on Ver. 5.2.5.1 using King root and it failed. Afterwards none of the home page items would load up just the very top bar where you can select settings. However I was able to factory reset it and everything is back to normal.
Bren123 said:
Maybe it will work on my 2nd Gen Fire TV.
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Have you been brave enough to try it?
Also how you suppose I could go about getting the fire TV version of the app store. I accidentally overwrote mine with the tablet version. It messed some things up...
Techstro said:
Have you been brave enough to try it?
Also how you suppose I could go about getting the fire TV version of the app store. I accidentally overwrote mine with the tablet version. It messed some things up...
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Yeah it got to 80 then failed
Is root required to get Play Store running on this?
INSANEMODE said:
On a whim i downloaded kingroot from their website, and sideloaded it to my tv. ran it, and i am rooted! i was very surprised since aftvnews said this firmware wasn't rootable.
https://kingroot.net/
sideload using adb over wifi, or toss it on a usb stick or sd card and install it with es file manager or similar.
i can toss up a video if anyone needs proof.
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Can you tell me what arm version the TV runs on ?, If its not 64 bit and you can connect with ADB over usb there is a possibility that my guide I made for the fire stick v1 on installing xposed before a recovery was released could work, especially if you can factory reset the TV then you would have no loss for trying.
pretty sure it is arm64, and i don't have an A-A cable, which i assume would be needed for the tv, since it only has A ports.
INSANEMODE said:
pretty sure it is arm64, and i don't have an A-A cable, which i assume would be needed for the tv, since it only has A ports.
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Yes well i know it worked with the original firestick I've no sure way of saying it would work for any other device to be honest, when I was searching for ways to install xposed on the firestick before rbox released a recovery I was trial and erroring alot of things and wasn't too bothered of bricking because I'd of been able to get another quite cheap. If there is a sure fire way of a recovery from anything on the fire TV then I'd say give it a shot but if there isn't anyway of recovering from a non boot situation I'd not suggest it.