I have this Fire HDX 8.9 3rd gen https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYHTK5Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I recently tried to start Optimum app for tv viewing and it claims it no longer works on my OS version and doesn't provide any other information. I have Fire OS 4.5.2 from December 13, 2014. It was rooted previously with TWRP, but I haven't done anything since then. I think I need to get to 5, but does the 3rd gen HD 8 work or support it? Any recommendations on firmware?
edit
I see that's there's other Kindle forums, but the server keeps timing out on me trying to list them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357220
Looks like your device doesn't support Fire OS v5
Since you have TWRP, you can flash one of many ROMs (up to Nougat) found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/orig-development
Is this being worked on anywhere or even possible? I'd be happy just to update to the newer versions so google apps thinks it's running on later version of android. And no, I don't want to purchase a new HD10 atm. Thanks for any info.
Edit: I'd consider rooting my 7th gen HD 8&10 but seems a bit more complicated than phones I've rooted in the past and don't want to brick them. Plus the roms seem to be a bit buggy still.
Greetings and Salutations!
I have an Amazon Fire HD 8 (KFGIWI) a.k.a. 6th Generation tablet and I've been recently considering root/unlock in order to install a custom ROM. With no TWRP and/or LineageOS support for the device it's clear my options are limited. I was following this thread with interest
[discontinued][ROM][unlocked][ford,austin] Fire Nexus ROM [26 MAY 2019] but it would seem this thread has since been locked as the developer has moved on to other projects.
I don't see any recent posts in this forum about this device. Has no one managed to "crack" the 6th Generation Fire? Any success stories? I'm about to pay to have someone root/unlock my device for me.. but only if I can get something even as unrecent as Android 7
Please, indulge me with your Two Cents
I too have just picked up a 2016 HD 8 hoping to root/install lineageos, but have seemingly hit the brick wall that it isn't possible for some reason...?!
Anyone able to shed any light on this? Have seen success with the 2015 and 2018 versions... why is this one such a problem?
Billy.J.Zeramin said:
I too have just picked up a 2016 HD 8 hoping to root/install lineageos, but have seemingly hit the brick wall that it isn't possible for some reason...?!
Anyone able to shed any light on this? Have seen success with the 2015 and 2018 versions... why is this one such a problem?
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It's possible to get root, but there's no way to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom ROM that I know of. So, you can do stuff like disable amazon apps including the launcher (so the home button will use your own favorite launcher) and try to make the best of what there is on FireOS, but it's an ancient android version with a lot of crap on it, and it's getting less useful by the day. I would love it if I could make mine more useful. It really is tempting to just sell it and get a different year's version that is more hackable, but part of me doesn't even want to ever buy an Amazon tablet again. Nothing but trouble from these things.
For root, use these.
GitHub - R0rt1z2/AutomatedRoot: Root your MediaTek device with CVE-2020-0069
Root your MediaTek device with CVE-2020-0069. Contribute to R0rt1z2/AutomatedRoot development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Amazing Temp Root for MediaTek ARMv8 [2020-08-24]
Software root method for MediaTek MT67xx, MT816x, and MT817x! So it's no big secret that not too long ago, I found a way to achieve temporary root on MediaTek chipsets. No preinstalled root solution or device unlock was needed. The tool I...
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I also found the auto.txt file here useful, long list of things it will disable when used as described.
Fire HD 8 2016: System apps list to disable and links to get it more "google"
Fire HD 8 2016: System apps list to disable and links to get it more "google" Thanks to users in OPs links below this tablet comes to a new life (abandoned mine because lack of Show Mode) but now we are able to have Google almost fully...
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It is notably missing the line for the launcher, though. If you've got something like OpenLauncher installed, additionally do this:
`pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher`
I recommend getting additional apps from F-Droid rather than adding Google apps and services. This thing has enough spyware on it as it is.
hey ,
Anyone got an old Amazon Fire HD 8 (KFGIWI) a.k.a. 6th Generation lcd screen ribbon they can maybe pull out of an old tablet for me ? will obv pay + postage
i was unbricking the gf tablet and broke the connecctor .tried fleabay and everyhere.
thanks in advance
Ok I'm new here but I was given this Amazon Fire HD8 I got to checking it out and it's a 2017 7th generation model KFDOWI / LOLLIPOP MR1 Android 5.1.1 API level 22 build number LVY48F Release Date March 9, 2015. I was looking for a way to install a new home and app launcher and clean out the Amazon trash. $zAdding google playas well. But I don't have a laptop or computer. The only other device I have is a Motorola Moto g stylus. So I would need to do it all by either APK files or something. Please let me know what my choices are
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Ok I'm new here but I was given this Amazon Fire HD8 I got to checking it out and it's a 2017 7th generation model KFDOWI / LOLLIPOP MR1 Android 5.1.1 API level 22 build number LVY48F Release Date March 9, 2015. I was looking for a way to install a new home and app launcher and clean out the Amazon trash. $zAdding google playas well. But I don't have a laptop or computer. The only other device I have is a Motorola Moto g stylus. So I would need to do it all by either APK files or something. Please let me know what my choices are
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Hi,
Development for this device has began to continue after the device was recently unlocked.
If youre looking to change things around a little
ie launcher, remove ads and updates etcetera have a look here :-
Amazon FireHD Toolbox
[WINDOWS/LINUX][TOOL]Fire Toolbox V30.2
Fire Toolbox V30.2 All-In-One Toolbox for Fire Tablets! The Fire Toolbox is a collection of useful ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tweaks that can be applied to Amazon's Fire Tablets. The Toolbox project aims to help users fully customize and...
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The dev of this little beauty has done well here.
hope this helps
Regards
There is a way to unlock Fire HD 8 6-th gen
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire HD 8 2016 (giza)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 6th gen Fire HD8 (giza). Current version: amonet-giza-v1.3.zip NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device, but should something go horribly wrong, be prepared to do so...
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Hi All,
I am currently running Lineage 12 on my 2017 FIre HD 10. I've tried the newer versions and they aren't any good for my use case as there is no hardware acceleration for video. Lineage 12 has become an issue where if I run Youtube Vanced and Reddit is Fun at the same time, usually Youtube Vanced crashes. I know the unit is old and slow but I care about usability. I read a while back that the latest fire OS crippled the device. Is this true? I was thinking of going back to FireOS and running the Fire toolbox to debloat it and see if that helps. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
I'm interested in this too -- in my case I just want to revert to the stock (or latest) Fire OS (currently running Lineage 12 on my Fire HD 10 2017) but not sure how to go about doing that.
You may have found this already by now but the very first post on this thread has instructions for going back to stock. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-10-2017-suez.3913639/
Recently, I installed TWRP recovery for my Kindle Fire 8 2017 (codename douglas), and installed LineageOS on it. However, I notices that some features are a little bit buggy. I tried to search for another android ROM to install on it, but couldn't find any.
Is there any list of all (or almost all) android ROMs that work on this Kindle Fire (preferably based on Android 9+)?