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.
The factory reset doesnt put it back to 5.4.0.0 anymore, it keeps it at 5.4.0.1. The device was 5.4.0.0 when I purchased it.
WeiKaiTsai said:
The factory reset doesnt put it back to 5.4.0.0 anymore, it keeps it at 5.4.0.1. The device was 5.4.0.0 when I purchased it.
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If you are on 5.4.0.1, you cannot uninstall/disable system apps anymore. You can try to downgrade back to 54.0.0 using the firmware here. A few new users reported a hard brick when they tried. I don't know whether that holds any truth or not. No regular users, that I have seen (may have missed them), have tried.
Hi DragonFire, thank you for the response. Do you know how to install that version of the OS, I tried to use the system update tool in device settings but it wont allow me due to "older version."
WeiKaiTsai said:
Hi DragonFire, thank you for the response. Do you know how to install that version of the OS, I tried to use the system update tool in device settings but it wont allow me due to "older version."
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Put the file into the internal storage of your tablet. Power off. Reboot to recovery by pressing and holding volume down first, then power button until Amazon logo appears. When recovery screen comes up, select update from ADB. Open an ADB window and type:
adb sideload your.file.name
Warning: A few users say this will hard brick your device. Though no regular users have tried that I know of. So the decision is yours. I am not responsible for a broken tablet.
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WeiKaiTsai said:
Hi DragonFire, thank you for the response. Do you know how to install that version of the OS, I tried to use the system update tool in device settings but it wont allow me due to "older version."
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Also see this thread. Apparently you CAN downgrade. If you try, and are successful, please let us know.
Hello DragonFire,
For the Fire HD 8 7th Generation on 5.4.0.1, the attempt to downgrade to 5.4.0.0 using "adb sideload <filename>" in recovery failed, but the device was not bricked, everything was fine. The recovery simply showed that signature verification of the package failed.
Both good news and bad news I guess. I did a factory reset before installing the 5.4.0.0 file.
WeiKaiTsai said:
Hello DragonFire,
For the Fire HD 8 7th Generation on 5.4.0.1, the attempt to downgrade to 5.4.0.0 using "adb sideload <filename>" in recovery failed, but the device was not bricked, everything was fine. The recovery simply showed that signature verification of the package failed.
Both good news and bad news I guess. I did a factory reset before installing the 5.4.0.0 file.
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I forget...is there an option to update from SD card? If so you can try that.
EDIT: That having been said, I don't know the other methods (if there are any) to downgrade, as I have never done it.
Hello DragonFire,
Don't see the option for SD card.
The link you gave me on this thread is for Fire (7th Generation). I saw there is another link on amazon for Fire HD 8 (7th Generation). I used the one for Fire HD 8 (7th Generation) and the downgrade failed, bricking the device. Can not power it on or do anything.
No way to downgrade Fire HD 8 7th Generation for now unless you want to hard brick it.
This doesn't void the warranty does it? I didnt really break or hack anything, just try to restore it back to the good old 5.4.0.0
WeiKaiTsai said:
Hello DragonFire,
Don't see the option for SD card.
The link you gave me on this thread is for Fire (7th Generation). I saw there is another link on amazon for Fire HD 8 (7th Generation). I used the one for Fire HD 8 (7th Generation) and the downgrade failed, bricking the device. Can not power it on or do anything.
No way to downgrade Fire HD 8 7th Generation for now unless you want to hard brick it.
This doesn't void the warranty does it? I didnt really break or hack anything, just try to restore it back to the good old 5.4.0.0
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No. If you want to return it to Amazon for a courtesy replacement, you have 30 days from the day of purchase.
The warranty is 90 days though, I asked the support and they told me to mail the device to them and they will either fix it or send me a replacement
WeiKaiTsai said:
The warranty is 90 days though, I asked the support and they told me to mail the device to them and they will either fix it or send me a replacement
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90 days is new unless you purchased a better warranty. If not, 90 is great news!
Amazon has a best customer support in a whole world (especially for the Prime members. BTW, do you know, any of your friends with the Amazon Prime can add you (i.e. your Amazon account) to his Prime account without any trouble? Actually, no proof of the family membership required), telling you like a very long-long time Amazon customer (practically since launch in the year 1997 or 98?).
P.S. Last couple of years Amazon's customer support has become a little worse (because of the massive outsourcing) but IMHO still the best on the world.
I really dont have any friends So no friends can help me test it out, sorry.
[OFFTOPIC_MODE] @WeiKaiTsai, try to make some... It's really hard to live without friends If you in US, there are lot of possibilities to make a new friends here.[/OFFTOPIC_MODE]
5.4.0.1 downgrade
Recently bought Fire HD 8 (7th gen). It came with 5.4.0.1. Tried booting into stock recovery and side loading update-kindle-50.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin in order to downgrade back to 5.4.0.0.
It went though following steps:
Finding update package
Opening update package
Verifying update package
Installing update
Patching system image unconditionally
script succeeded: result was []
Install from ADB complete
I rebooted, and baam dead tablet. Nothing on screen at all. Even tried vol down plus power.
Lesson is.. if youre on 5.4.0.1 - dont try this at home kids!
DrummerDanTX said:
Recently bought Fire HD 8 (7th gen). It came with 5.4.0.1. Tried booting into stock recovery and side loading update-kindle-50.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin in order to downgrade back to 5.4.0.0.
It went though following steps:
Finding update package
Opening update package
Verifying update package
Installing update
Patching system image unconditionally
script succeeded: result was []
Install from ADB complete
I rebooted, and baam dead tablet. Nothing on screen at all. Even tried vol down plus power.
Lesson is.. if youre on 5.4.0.1 - dont try this at home kids!
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If you have an HD 8, regardless of the generation, you CANNOT downgrade back to 5.4.0.0. However, if you have a 7th generation Fire 7, you CAN downgrade. Weird eh?
DragonFire1024 said:
If you have an HD 8, regardless of the generation, you CANNOT downgrade back to 5.4.0.0. However, if you have a 7th generation Fire 7, you CAN downgrade. Weird eh?
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Totally weird. But this is the game we play with any hardware vendor to achieve freedom on our devices. It's fun
Here's some more info:
I still have no activity on the tablet screen, but when I connect USB cable to PC and hit power button, PC will ding the new hardware connected sound. About a second later the disconnected hardware ding sounds.
I was able to verify the new hardware found is labeled by Windows as "MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM (Android)" It disappears in sync with the disconnect sound.
I don't think it's completely bricked - I'll keep posting results of what I can get it to do from here.
Update: Couldn't get it to do anything else - Asking AMZ for a do over (replacement)
Fire HD 8 v5.4.0.1 is NOT DOWNGRADABLE - confirmed!
Hey there,
just tried to downgrade my Fire HD 8 (7th gen) v5.4.0.1 to the version 5.4.0.0 using the file "update-kindle-50.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin" and, as unfortunately expected, hard bricked the poor thing. Fire doesn't react on power button or any other buttons - just black screen. Using the same method I downgraded today my Fire 7 (7th gen) and everything went really good.
So guys, yet another (sad) confirmation here that the Fire HD 8 (7th gen) is not downgradable.
FreewareLovers said:
Hey there,
just tried to downgrade my Fire HD 8 (7th gen) v5.4.0.1 to the version 5.4.0.0 using the file "update-kindle-50.5.7.9_user_579225620.bin" and, as unfortunately expected, hard bricked the poor thing. Fire doesn't react on power button or any other buttons - just black screen. Using the same method I downgraded today my Fire 7 (7th gen) and everything went really good.
So guys, yet another (sad) confirmation here that the Fire HD 8 (7th gen) is not downgradable.
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So far as I know, none of the HD 8s can be downgraded, regardless of the generation.
I need help reviving a Nexus 7 2013 Flo 32G.
This tablet has sat forgotten and dead for a couple of years. I am trying to bring it back to life. It has been several years since I have done any rooting and flashing on Android, so I am looking for a little guidance. I honestly do not recall what has left the device in its current state. But, basically it has no OS installed. The boot-loader version is FLO-04.04. I can get into recovery. The installed recovery is TWRP v2.8.6.0. I do not possess any Windows machines. I have Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39 installed on Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS. MTP is enabled.
But that is it. I am not able to locate the device through ADB using ‘adb devices’. As I say it has been several years since I have rooted around Android or used ADB. I did not use Linux the last time I was doing things like this. So, I am stuck as to how to proceed. I was hoping it was going to be a pretty straightforward process of picking a ROM and GAPS and flashing.
Of course not even being able to ABD into the device leads me to believe that, while not in over my head, I made need some help going forward.
Anyone care to volunteer some first steps?
TIA
Wrong forum dude. This forum is for the 2012 Nexus 7, not the 2013 Nexus 7.
Wish39 said:
Wrong forum dude. This forum is for the 2012 Nexus 7, not the 2013 Nexus 7.
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Oopsie daisy.
Thanks, I will repost in the proper forum!
drjboulder said:
Oopsie daisy.
Thanks, I will repost in the proper forum!
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It's fine. People make mistakes sometimes.
Also it looks like something majorly screwed up your Nexus 7. Hope you find a solution to fix it up sooner or later.
drjboulder said:
I need help reviving a Nexus 7 2013 Flo 32G.
This tablet has sat forgotten and dead for a couple of years. I am trying to bring it back to life. It has been several years since I have done any rooting and flashing on Android, so I am looking for a little guidance. I honestly do not recall what has left the device in its current state. But, basically it has no OS installed. The boot-loader version is FLO-04.04. I can get into recovery. The installed recovery is TWRP v2.8.6.0. I do not possess any Windows machines. I have Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39 installed on Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS. MTP is enabled.
But that is it. I am not able to locate the device through ADB using ‘adb devices’. As I say it has been several years since I have rooted around Android or used ADB. I did not use Linux the last time I was doing things like this. So, I am stuck as to how to proceed. I was hoping it was going to be a pretty straightforward process of picking a ROM and GAPS and flashing.
Of course not even being able to ABD into the device leads me to believe that, while not in over my head, I made need some help going forward.
Anyone care to volunteer some first steps?
TIA
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can you connect through fastboot?
Happy new year everyone! I am back again with a sorta new ROM! Now parents don't need to buy the fire 7 kids edition for £100+! Simply just get the 5th gen, and root it first, do not connect to WiFi as that will update the device which we don't want!
Before installing, follow rootjunky's tutorial on rooting the tablet if its on 5.0, 5.1 or 5.3.1 as you need to know how to root the tablet before continuing!
Try one of these two videos from him:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux-2b3X3BlI (5.0 or 5.1.1)
https://youtu.be/LfxfZkI_l4I (5.1.2)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xg73N_6A_W8 (5.3.1)
If you are on 5.3.2.0, follow a video from rootjunky or Superuser:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb1Jax6vWjk By Superuser (Windows Version)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iv0VcNM8IAw By rootjunky (Macintosh Version)
DO NOT DOWNGRADE LOWER THAN 5.3.1, OR YOU'LL HARD BRICK YOUR DEVICE! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
If you are not on 5.3.2.0 but updated to a higher version, you cannot install my ROM unfortunately!
Here is another video on how to install a custom ROM on the tablet by Superuser:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l078mBChm44
This ROM contains root access, so a trusted teenager or adult can modify the system partition... It also has Google services built into the OS! It also contains the AppLock application so you parents can lock SuperSU, this is so kids don't accidentally ruin the system partition!
Three kid friendly things included currently are:
-Kidspuzzles
-Geometry Dash SubZero
-Monkey Stories
All the apps I included are in the system partition and can be removed via root!
Here is the ROM, based on Pure Nexus by "ggow", turn your tablet into a Nexus 7 kinda:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IPYKIDWUTl89jnHsAm5gZodqKNma_ys6/view?usp=sharing
Creator called "ggow" is the developer of "Pure Nexus"! Go check him/her out, he/she is a great software developer!
Hope you all enjoy
Do I get it right that the only prerequisite is a rooted 5th gen fire 7? For most of us then it's already too late, I'm afraid, as one not easily gets one... A lot has changed in the past year, not only have kids grown older...
How long would you expect for fresh install from a class 10 SD card? I thought I'd give it a try as I'm looking to repurpose my Fire HD 7 into something for my kids to mess around with. I flashed using FlashFire (including the "wipe" step first), and it's been sitting here on a screen with animated circles for over an hour...
Hello! I want to install LineageOS on my Kindle Fire HD8 5th Generation running fire os 5.6.8.0, build date december 31st, 2020 at 1:27 pm (not sure if that means anything). It's wiped right now, it's not even my main kindle, meaning nothing will be lost if i have to wipe it again.
I dont want to have to open it up and solder wires, because I dont have the equipment for that.
Where do i begin?
Edit: I am using windows, so I don't have a linux install.
Just checking- how long does it usually take for responses? I've waited about 1 1/4 days and nothing.
Did you look in this post? Check this out first. There is not a lot of Kindle development taking place, but there should be enough information to keep you busy. Don't just rely on asking a question on XDA, either. Search for an answer, first. If you can't find it after diligently searching, then post.
Check this post out. It sounds like it has the answer to your qustion.
[Root] Amazon Fire HD 8 & 10 (5th Gen 2015)
08 Feb 2016 It seems Kingroot (NewKingrootV4.80_C135_B242_office_release_2016_02_ 03_105203.apk) is working, but you may need to run it a few times before it will root XDA Thread: KINGROOT: The One-Click Root Tool for Almost All Devices Direct...
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