Good morning, ive just managed to root my Kindle Fire HD 8 6th generation tablet thanks to you guys. Its the first time ive done anything like this on Android and it was interesting learning how to sideload .adb and .bin files so thanks for that.
The whole reason ive done this is because I cant stand the Fire OS. Its ugly and annoying and I like my systems as clean as possible.
So I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction of a ROM that will work on my system and is as clean as possible. Preferably just Android with Google play store installed. If not just Android that I can side load the play store onto.
As I said its the first time ive dealt with Android so I don't know if im asking the wrong questions, saying things that don't make much sense or am asking for too much.
Any information you have will be appreciated though.
Thanks,
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Or just any decent Android ROM at all that will work with this model. Ive downgraded to Fire OS 5.3.1.1, rooted it using Kingoroot and tried installing the Nexus ROM from the below thread using FlashFire v0.55.1. My device hung at the 'fire' splash screen and I had to restart it. Luckily it is not bricked but it didn't apply the ROM either
im considering downgrading to 5.1.1 and giving it another go
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-lmy49f-t3300714
T
Did it work? did you try in the end? I am considering doing the same and I will love to have some feedback. Thanks!
CheckT said:
Or just any decent Android ROM at all that will work with this model. Ive downgraded to Fire OS 5.3.1.1, rooted it using Kingoroot and tried installing the Nexus ROM from the below thread using FlashFire v0.55.1. My device hung at the 'fire' splash screen and I had to restart it. Luckily it is not bricked but it didn't apply the ROM either
im considering downgrading to 5.1.1 and giving it another go
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-lmy49f-t3300714
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Hi, no I just left it rooted and side loaded the apps I wanted. How did you get on? Did you go for the flash?
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I just got my Amazon Kindle Fire 2 days ago and i love it. I want to know if ther is a full 100% original factory stock rom to restore and the step by step instructions to reinstall it? I wanted to root and try to install some roms but i need the full stock and recovery to install the roms. I never rooted the kindle before and i never used roms and i dont know what the full stock file is called or anything so i need info and help. I have successfully rooted my android phones and the samsung galaxy tab 7 plus. And i can change roms on them roms too but i have 0% experience on the amazon kindle. My mom got me this for me its a late christmas present and it will crush my heart if i screw it up with no way back to full stock. So i have to be extra carefull. Does anybody know if amazon is going to release android 4 ics for the kindle fire because that is what i want is the ics update and the only way i can see the ability to get it is istalling one of the roms from this site?
Only way you'll see ICS on this device is via CM9 or similar.
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Check out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20455567.
KFU will do a lot for you. You can root and install TWRP via the Kindle Fire Utility. Read up and you should be good.
- il Stalk3r li
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ronlsjr said:
I just got my Amazon Kindle Fire 2 days ago and i love it. I want to know if ther is a full 100% original factory stock rom to restore and the step by step instructions to reinstall it? I wanted to root and try to install some roms but i need the full stock and recovery to install the roms. I never rooted the kindle before and i never used roms and i dont know what the full stock file is called or anything so i need info and help. I have successfully rooted my android phones and the samsung galaxy tab 7 plus. And i can change roms on them roms too but i have 0% experience on the amazon kindle. My mom got me this for me its a late christmas present and it will crush my heart if i screw it up with no way back to full stock. So i have to be extra carefull. Does anybody know if amazon is going to release android 4 ics for the kindle fire because that is what i want is the ics update and the only way i can see the ability to get it is istalling one of the roms from this site?
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when you follow my guide it will walk you through video tutorials. when you install twrp you are able to back up your stock rom and flash back to it at any time... Here is my easy to follow guide and video links with troubleshooting just in case you run into problems that are similar to everyone else that is new to this... Good luck and remember to hit that thanks button if I helped you:
Link to my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417234
Hello Peeps,
Firstly, Im new to this, secondly I'm nowhere near knowledgeable for this undertaking.
So, Ive got a first Gen KF, running factory software version 10.4.6. I got it last year for Xmas and basically forgot I had it until now.
I'd much rather run a version of Android that will actually let me do what I want to do.
I've tried downloading the latest version of KFU I can find v9.9 but it just says its offline, tried reloading drivers a couple of times, all setting are allowed on the KF itself.
Is there a newer Utility anywhere that doesn't require Linux?
I have a laptop running Windows 7 Pro.
I'm hoping someone out there can help me as I don't want to buy a tablet if I don't have to.
Thank you
according to your software version you have a kindle fire 2 !
look and go for help in the corresponding forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hd
Yes and as a warning don't use kfu on and 2nd gen device, you will hard brick it.
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Hi all, im new, i just get my Amazon Kindle Fire Hd 7", its version 7.4.8. I saw a few guides but i couldnt find any tutorial for the 7.4.8 version. Can you help me, i need to root and install cyanogenmod stable edition 10.2.1.
It will be the first time i do a flash, and i dont want to brick my tablet. Please some one can help me?
It is the same guide for all versions of the amazon os
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wire55 said:
It is the same guide for all versions of the amazon os
Sent from my Kindle Fire HD 7 running PAC-man
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Ok that was kinda correct, one difference being that's completely untrue if you count the first gen kf, because that kindles methods will brick this device(only said that because it can be interpreted in a weird way) also the other main difference is if you don't know much about using adb and don't want to have to push your rom, i suggest sticking the rom and gapps on the device ahead of time because the latest version of freedom boot causes you to bootloop into twrp after you reboot, which means either you have to have it on their ahead of time or deal with having to use adb push to push the rom onto the device.
I meant it is same method for the hd, sorry for being unclear.
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I have the same problem!
My dream is install the cyanogen mod and the second bootloader
but..
I am afraid about the 7.4.8
could I downgrade to 7.4.6 ?
Wow people used to not care about this problem last time it happened, I'm surprised at all the posts I'm seeing about this. Simple explanation, follow the tutorial of your choice for putting 2nd bootloader + twrp on your device, but make sure you put the ROM on the device first because the fact that we don't have a more up to date freedom boot means that it will bootloop into recovery when the process is finished. So all in all the method is fine, just put the ROM on ahead of time so you don't end up having to push it on to the device with adb.
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Wow people used to not care about this problem last time it happened, I'm surprised at all the posts I'm seeing about this. Simple explanation, follow the tutorial of your choice for putting 2nd bootloader + twrp on your device, but make sure you put the ROM on the device first because the fact that we don't have a more up to date freedom boot means that it will bootloop into recovery when the process is finished. So all in all the method is fine, just put the ROM on ahead of time so you don't end up having to push it on to the device with adb.
Yes you can just downgrade it but it's kinda pointless and wastes time, you would have to download a few hundred mb of data just to downgrade it, and then wipe all those changes shortly afterwards when you flash a new ROM. Just seems easier to me to do it without the extra work.
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So i have a 7inch HDX upgraded to the newest firmware....due to an issue i have a replacement from amazon with 13.3.2.1...can i do anything (ie: root, custom rom) with this or am i out of luck?
Thanks!
I'm assuming you're talking about 4.5.2.
You can only install Google apps for now.
Yes....you can root, install custom ROMs, and even unlock the bootloader on that version. Just do not let it update!
just used towelroot and am rooted...any threads you can point me towards for my next steps?
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Yes....you can root, install custom ROMs, and even unlock the bootloader on that version. Just do not let it update!
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Oops, I must've read that wrong. I thought he said he used to have a device with 13.3.2.1.
i'm rooted and installed the Xposed framework stuff (and the module)...trying to figure out gapps and all that stuff while, instead of using a custom ROM, maybe staying with the kindle fire look/services for now...
Edit: playstore installed and working....but i seem to have no audio....cannot confirm if I had it before....any ideas (other than factory reset and checking audio)?
I just screwed my kindle
i was on 3.2.8 after a downgrade from 4.5.2.
I was greedy wanting more was running hdx Nexuse 1.01 safestrap editon.
now im hard bricked after flashing 3.2.3 bootloader upgrade in safestrap.
phoned amazon, they did troubleshooting nothing happened screen not awaken.
they will phone me back at 8.10pm to tell me if i get a replacement or not. if they do its a win lose situation.
i will possibly lose my downgrade and stuff and if they dont send me a new one, my tablet and tainted pride will be lost forever.
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i was on 3.2.8 after a downgrade from 4.5.2.
I was greedy wanting more was running hdx Nexuse 1.01 safestrap editon.
now im hard bricked after flashing 3.2.3 bootloader upgrade in safestrap.
phoned amazon, they did troubleshooting nothing happened screen not awaken.
they will phone me back at 8.10pm to tell me if i get a replacement or not. if they do its a win lose situation.
i will possibly lose my downgrade and stuff and if they dont send me a new one, my tablet and tainted pride will be lost forever.
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Sorry for your loss. Amazon will likely offer some type of remediation whether that be a refurbished unit or reduced price on a new HDX. When it arrives you can assess your options depending on what FW is installed. You already played the downgrade game so familiar territory. Fast forward a few weeks and you should be in good shape; maybe a few more grey hairs ...
Newbies take note - read before you flash! HDX bricks easy.
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Sorry for your loss. Amazon will likely offer some type of remediation whether that be a refurbished unit or reduced price on a new HDX. When it arrives you can assess your options depending on what FW is installed. You already played the downgrade game so familiar territory. Fast forward a few weeks and you should be in good shape; maybe a few more grey hairs ...
Newbies take note - read before you flash! HDX bricks easy.
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I just dont get why it happened flashed in ROM slot 1 then returned to Stock slot and rebooted to system then darkness.
ive been flashing many devices for a long while: Xperia SP, Samsung Galaxy Ace, Yarvik Noble Mini, (Samsung Galaxy s5 not mine). I must of missed some key detail or something i do feel like a fool. RIP Jarek's Kindle, january 1st 2015- 21st february 2015.
I wish i had been given the version promised 3.2.6 but nope amazon lied 3.2.8 thats my excuse to get a replacement.
Thanks @Davey126 you gave me a different light on a dim situation.:angel:
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I just dont get why it happened
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now im hard bricked after flashing 3.2.3 bootloader upgrade in safestrap.
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You took a file, which should be flashed with TWRP and not with safestrap.
TWRP does not work with 3.2.8
Yep, the 3.2.3 bootloader upgrade is done if you're on 3.2.4-3.2.6 (at least most easily) by first rolling back to 3.1.0 and then upgrading to 3.2.3., going straight from 3.2.8 the way you did was a guaranteed brick. Sorry man that's tough, the HDX is a really tricky device, don't let it get you down!
Since it looks like the methods were recently discovered I am having a hard time finding the answer.
All I want to do is root the tablet and put on any version of android or any rom because I want to be able to use google family and can not get it to work in any form with it as a stock amazon fire.
I am comfortable running through all the steps to get xposed and everything else on it but don't want to yet if no other version of android exist for them ATM.
mentalcase87 said:
Since it looks like the methods were recently discovered I am having a hard time finding the answer.
All I want to do is root the tablet and put on any version of android or any rom because I want to be able to use google family and can not get it to work in any form with it as a stock amazon fire.
I am comfortable running through all the steps to get xposed and everything else on it but don't want to yet if no other version of android exist for them ATM.
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I am running Google Play Store, YouTube, Whatsapp etc on my stock 2018 Fire HD 8. No root, only unlocked bootloader. Search this Forum. There is even a method to root it via Linux.
tnsmani said:
I am running Google Play Store, YouTube, Whatsapp etc on my stock 2018 Fire HD 8. No root, only unlocked bootloader. Search this Forum. There is even a method to root it via Linux.
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I currently have all of those installed but am unable to run google family to administer the tablet for my children.