Root Fire 7"- 5th Gen-2015 FireOS 5.1.3, 5.1.4 (New Shipments Summer, Fall 2016)
I bought my Fire 7" shortly after it came out. Not too many weeks went by and folks had posted instructions to get rid of the ads, load Google Play Store, get rid of Amazon's horrible home screen(s) (a.k.a Launcher) and a month or so later how to root it.
A friend of mine just ordered one on my recommendation. And boy have things changed! It would appear that as folks came up with ways to do the things mentioned above, Amazon simply issues OS updates to stop them. Everything I am about to write about is, I'm sure, found somewhere else here on XDA. My intent is to save you the time it took me to figure this out this past afternoon.
FIRST - DON'T LET YOUR NEW FIRE TABLET UPDATE! What I'm going to explain applies to FireOS 5.1.3, 5.1.4 (and 5.1.2.1)
Right now today, early Oct 2016, it appears that there isn't a root tool for FireOS numbered above 5.1.2. But you easily downgrade the ones shipping today (FireOS 5.1.3, 5.1.4 and 5.1.2.1) to FireOS 5.1.2. And then existing tools work.
You'll need to download and extract:
AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip
Firmware-Downgrade-to-Fire-OS-5.1.2-Supertool.zip
Steps:
Run the Firmware-Downgrade-Supertool, you don't need to start adb or anything first, just double-click the "1-Start-Firmware-Downgrade-to-5.1.2.bat"
NOTE1: You'll need to allow unknown sources (In the Security Settings) and allow adb (In Developer Options. You add Developer Options by tapping Serial Number 7 times (In Device Options) see Developer Options
NOTE2: Watch the Fire Screen closely. There will be multiple popup screens/boxes. You'll need to approve adb several times. Just tap "OK"
NOTE3: When I ran it the text in the Windows cmd.exe box said it failed. But wait and a menu will appear on the fire's screen. Use the volume keys to select the 2nd item listed "from ADB" and the on/off/power button to select it. Go back to the Windows cmd.exe box and hit any key. Then the bin file for the downgrade will start transfering
When it completes, run the AmazonFire5thGenSupertool. It has a menu that will let you do everything I listed in my opening paragraph
In the AmazonFire5thGenSupertool menu pay attention to those selections that require root first. In FireOS 5.1.2 it will intall a rooting app. PAY ATTENTION to the NOTE in the cmd.exe screen that says if it fails to root you may need to shut the Fire all the way down and run tha app again. For me it was running it again after a full shutdown that completed the root.
You've just spent a good amount of time downgrading to 5.1.2 so you could get rid of the Amazon crud. IT SHOULD GO WITHOUT SAYING, but I'll say it anyway. In the AmazonFire5thGenSupertool be sure to shut off updates!
MANY, MANY THANKS to RootJunky for the tools!!!
I used this method, but when you restart the tablet does not appear among the options to update the firmware, it appears only option (I forget the name) and select not let.
Got myself a Fire tablet 16gb, which came with ver 5.1.3 and auto updated to 5.1.4 (which i didn't want it to), used this guide and followed the steps. Kingroot took maybe 6-7 tries, but it finally worked. Achieved root, got rid of of lockscreen ads, uninstalled FireOS launcher, and installed nova launcher. Now it feels like stock android (also got playstore) while keeping the FireOS features (useful for my 2 yr old son who loves the shows on the Amazon firestick). Win-Win. Thank you OP
mstrakt said:
Got myself a Fire tablet 16gb, which came with ver 5.1.3 and auto updated to 5.1.4 (which i didn't want it to), used this guide and followed the steps. Kingroot took maybe 6-7 tries, but it finally worked. Achieved root, got rid of of lockscreen ads, uninstalled FireOS launcher, and installed nova launcher. Now it feels like stock android (also got playstore) while keeping the FireOS features (useful for my 2 yr old son who loves the shows on the Amazon firestick). Win-Win. Thank you OP
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Don't forget to disable OTA updates. If you used an automated method make sure system\priv-app\DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk got renamed.
Davey126 said:
Don't forget to disable OTA updates. If you used an automated method make sure system\priv-app\DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk got renamed.
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Yup did that too. It hasn't bugged me to update since, so I'm guessing it worked! Thanks.
mstrakt said:
Got myself a Fire tablet 16gb, which came with ver 5.1.3 and auto updated to 5.1.4 (which i didn't want it to), used this guide and followed the steps. Kingroot took maybe 6-7 tries, but it finally worked. Achieved root, got rid of of lockscreen ads, uninstalled FireOS launcher, and installed nova launcher. Now it feels like stock android (also got playstore) while keeping the FireOS features (useful for my 2 yr old son who loves the shows on the Amazon firestick). Win-Win. Thank you OP
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I had rooted my kindle out of the box and turned off auto updates. However overnight it updated..... I am having a heck of a time getting access to the kindle again even after authorizing USB debugging. I have tried the downgrade supertool, I've tried command window method, the main supertool and everything else I can think of.
When I get to the point to load the firmware via adb sideload <filename> it says it cannot find the device. I have authorized debugging and allowed unknown source app downloading.
Please tell me how you were able to get back out of 5.1.4. Thank you in advance.
Dano
So ... received a 5.1.3 device (5th gen, with special offers) yesterday. Successfully downgraded to 5.1.2 using the method on this thread. Before even connecting to Wifi - downgraded straight out of the box.
However, the kingroot method from this thread just fails (using 4.9.2 apk version) with the supertool method. Tried several times, even reflashing 5.1.2. gets stuck at Verify Root Status (left it there for several hours).
Decided to manually install kingroot 3.5 to PC (from XDA thread). That fails too. Says Failed to Root. Root request recieved. KFFOWI Android 5.1.1.
So now, I got a 5.1.2 device that cannot be rooted using the methods at my disposal.
Hope something comes up soon.
siftekhar said:
So ... received a 5.1.3 device (5th gen, with special offers) yesterday. Successfully downgraded to 5.1.2 using the method on this thread. Before even connecting to Wifi - downgraded straight out of the box.
However, the kingroot method from this thread just fails (using 4.9.2 apk version) with the supertool method. Tried several times, even reflashing 5.1.2. gets stuck at Verify Root Status (left it there for several hours).
Decided to manually install kingroot 3.5 to PC (from XDA thread). That fails too. Says Failed to Root. Root request recieved. KFFOWI Android 5.1.1.
So now, I got a 5.1.2 device that cannot be rooted using the methods at my disposal.
Hope something comes up soon.
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Keep trying; KingRoot can be stubborn as countless others before you have learned. Try a factory reset; don't register device w/Amazon on restart. WiFi must be enabled during first 30-60 sec of KingRoot run; otherwise failure is certain.
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AkDano said:
I had rooted my kindle out of the box and turned off auto updates. However overnight it updated..... I am having a heck of a time getting access to the kindle again even after authorizing USB debugging. I have tried the downgrade supertool, I've tried command window method, the main supertool and everything else I can think of.
When I get to the point to load the firmware via adb sideload <filename> it says it cannot find the device. I have authorized debugging and allowed unknown source app downloading.
Please tell me how you were able to get back out of 5.1.4. Thank you in advance.
Dano
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Updated to what? KingRoot is now capable of rooting all builds of FireOS 5.1.x. No downgrade needed if on 5.1.4.
Hi,
I have a strange situation. I try to root my Fire HD 10 (7th generation). I have everything installed on my Windows 10 laptop and it worked before but not anymore.
I start KingoRoot and connect my fire hd. I got the message on my fire about the adb connection and I press o.k. Then I see on my laptop there is a quick popup but it is so fast, it is not possible to read. But I think it is something from KingoRoot.
KingoRoot is still trying to connect and at the bottom the blue points are bouncing.
I've tested it on two different Laptops both Windows 10 on all the same situation. Is there something changed in Windows 10? Have somebody the same problem?
Edit1: I've installed iRoot the connection is working but not able to root the device
Edit2: I've downgraded kingoroot to an older version and it looks like it is working now again.
I have the same exact issue. What version did you downgrade to?
I have an entirely different device and I haven't been able to get it working on that either with every cord and operating system combination I can think of.
where do you get an old version kingo doesnt connect for me either
I have installed the version 1.5.5
after running wireshark, it looks like kingoroot is trying to reach out to service.kingoapp.com, which is giving a 502 gateway error, so I believe the issue might be something with the backend of the kingoapp and not our devices. Does version 1.5.5 work for you still and root the kindle fire hd 10/8?
I was able to grab older versions here:
https://www.filehorse.com/download-kingo-android-root/old-versions/
Version 1.5.5 is still working, I updated then to the new version and it is working as well
Service.kingoapp.com is responding again so it looks like all versions should work now
I have a hd 8 7th gen fire tablet, after a restore it boots into sytem but does not log/update cause I've messed with OTA apps before. What can I do? I'm on 5.3.6.4 now I want to save the tablet and if possible still be able to root. If you could provide some guided help it would save the tab that is k.o. now stuck on language selection and wi-fi setup intro. I can enter recovery.
Will using the manual method from Amazon update a rooted Fire HD 10 7th Gen on an earlier firmware?
Install Your Fire Tablet Software Update Manually - Amazon Customer Service
If the latest software doesn't download automatically to your device, here are the steps to install it manually.
www.amazon.com
Hello,
Ive got 2 Fire HD 10 11gen 2021 tablets from a ebay listing new and sealed (so cant send them back)
1 tablet got updated to 7.3.2.2 by accident so now the toolbox isn't working anymore.
Is there any way to downgrade the firmware back to a older version or any other way to change the launcher etc without it reverting back to Stock amazon ?
Or is the tablet now just a paperweight ?
Appreciate for your help.
Nope, not yet.
I downloaded the older firmware but I haven’t found a way to install it. I’ve tried just dragging it to the internal sdcard and I’ve tried ADB but there isn’ta sideload option. Any idea how I can get this older firmware I downloaded installed?