Hello I have a Kindle Fire HD 8 2016 on 5.6.8.0, is there a way to safely downgrade it without bricking it? Or a way to do it and unbrick it without it undoing the downgrade? Last time I downgraded it then unbricked it and my WiFi and Bluetooth wouldn't work so I had to upgrade it, though it wasn't on the version I wanted. I could still root it but it had no WiFi so I couldn't do anything else.
SamUsesXDA said:
Hello I have a Kindle Fire HD 8 2016 on 5.6.8.0, is there a way to safely downgrade it without bricking it? Or a way to do it and unbrick it without it undoing the downgrade? Last time I downgraded it then unbricked it and my WiFi and Bluetooth wouldn't work so I had to upgrade it, though it wasn't on the version I wanted. I could still root it but it had no WiFi so I couldn't do anything else.
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I'm on Fire HD 10 (2017) on 5.6.8.0 and in the same boat. Unsure if I can downgrade or root in it's current config. Did you get any info?
theonlyherb said:
I'm on Fire HD 10 (2017) on 5.6.8.0 and in the same boat. Unsure if I can downgrade or root in it's current config. Did you get any info?
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same here, looks like some people got the '
Move to Lineage-14.1 from Fire OS 5.6.7.0
' to work from our fireos quote: '
Confirm this worked for me as well for FIreOS 5.6.8.0! Moved to Lineage 12.1 (need working camera).
Just a small tip. Don't waste your time with Windows Subsystem for Linux. Better use normal installation or live-system instead. '
im going to try it, I'll let you know how I get on
craig1366 said:
same here, looks like some people got the '
Move to Lineage-14.1 from Fire OS 5.6.7.0
' to work from our fireos quote: '
Confirm this worked for me as well for FIreOS 5.6.8.0! Moved to Lineage 12.1 (need working camera).
Just a small tip. Don't waste your time with Windows Subsystem for Linux. Better use normal installation or live-system instead. '
im going to try it, I'll let you know how I get on
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Have you got to Move to Lineage from FireOS 5.6.8.0?
theonlyherb said:
I'm on Fire HD 10 (2017) on 5.6.8.0 and in the same boat. Unsure if I can downgrade or root in it's current config. Did you get any info?
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Any news?
pedroide05 said:
Any news?
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Yes! Went to lineage 11 then clean install to 12 following the offline root and install method. Issues I had were:
Microsd not working, no headphones via physical cable as well as battery life would tank with WiFi on. There's a fix thread under the lineage 12.1 install that had fixes for all of these. Working great as a cbr reader and web browser now.
theonlyherb said:
Yes! Went to lineage 11 then clean install to 12 following the offline root and install method. Issues I had were:
Microsd not working, no headphones via physical cable as well as battery life would tank with WiFi on. There's a fix thread under the lineage 12.1 install that had fixes for all of these. Working great as a cbr reader and web browser now.
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It will be better in Lineage than FireOS? I'm really new with this tablet and I dont want brick it...
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New update - Fire OS 4.5.5.2 "Sangria" based on KitKat 4.4.3 build KTU84M
HDX 7 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amaz...gNf/update-kindle-13.4.5.5_user_455004220.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amaz...vGh/update-kindle-14.4.5.5_user_455004220.bin
Important: Your device must be on software version 3.2.5 or above in order to download this software update. If your device is running software version 3.2.4 or a previous version, you will need to download and install software version 3.2.5 in order to download Fire OS 4.5.3. Click the link below to download the software needed to update your device:
Kindle Fire HDX 7 13.3.2.5, Kindle fire HDX 8.9 14.3.2.5
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Previous firmwares:
4.5.5.1
HDX 7 - http://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazo...Czd/update-kindle-13.4.5.5_user_455002120.bin
HDX 8.9 - http://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazo...CgW/update-kindle-14.4.5.5_user_455002120.bin
4.5.4
HDX 7 - http://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-13.4.5.4_user_454006020.bin
HDX 8.9 - http://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-14.4.5.4_user_454006020.bin
4.5.3
HDX 7 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-13.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-14.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin
4.5.2
HDX 7 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-13.4.5.2_user_452004220.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-14.4.5.2_user_452004220.bin
4.5.1
HDX 7 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-13.4.5.1_user_451004420.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-14.4.5.1_user_451004420.bin
4.1.1
HDX 7 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-13.4.1.1_user_411009920.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-14.4.1.1_user_411009920.bin
3.2.6
HDX 7 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.6_user_326001820.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.6_user_326001820.bin
3.2.5
HDX 7 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.5_user_325001120.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.5_user_325001120.bin
3.2.4
HDX 7 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.4_user_324002120.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.4_user_324002120.bin
3.2.3.2
HDX 7 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.3.2_user_323001720.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.3.2_user_323001720.bin
3.2.2
HDX 7 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.2_user_322095220.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.2_user_322095220.bin
3.2.1
HDX 7 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.2.1_user_321093620.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.2.1_user_321093620.bin
3.1.0
HDX 7 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.1.0_user_310079820.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.1.0_user_310079820.bin
3.0.5
HDX 7 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-13.3.0.5_user_305079020.bin
HDX 8.9 - https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-14.3.0.5_user_305079020.bin
ONYXis said:
Just scanned some links:
Fire HDX 7 - https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-13.4.1.1_user_411009920.bin
Fire HDX 8.9 - N/A
Root possibility - towelroot not working
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Hi ONYXis, don't know how you found it.. but if the apollo version is posted then I can find out if towelroot works or not...
Edit: Just saw that you were stating towelroot is not working.
No link for apollo now. I really surprised cause it must be there https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-14.4.1.1_user_411009920.bin
Some screens (not mine):
ONYXis said:
No link for apollo now. I really surprised cause it must be there https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-14.4.1.1_user_411009920.bin
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This seems a bit circumspect. While excited, I am not willing to brick my Kindle to get the new update. Does anyone know if it is possible to install this in a slot rather than on your daily running rom?
~Leko
lekofraggle said:
This seems a bit circumspect. While excited, I am not willing to brick my Kindle to get the new update. Does anyone know if it is possible to install this in a slot rather than on your daily running rom?
~Leko
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You need to flash new boot.img to use this update. So...only stock slot update. And lose root and safestrap for indefinite time.
ONYXis said:
You need to flash new boot.img to use this update. So...only stock slot update. And lose root and safestrap for indefinite time.
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Okay. I went back to unrooted stock to await the update, but forgot how annoying it was. Your screenshots do imply that the update has a better ui, Thanks.
~Leko
Updated succesfully for hdx 7
p/s : Can't not root with towel root
Probably going on a long shot here, but how about Framaroot?
So, I bit the bullet. It is nice so far. Does anyone know where sub debugging went? Without that, no root.
Edit... It is, oddly enough, right where it is supposed to be. Tap your serial a few times to enable developer options. Still, no towelroot as advertised.
~Leko
I regret to upgrade the Fire OS4
.....there is no new features
and towelroot can not work on that...
I just want to know how to downgrade to 4.2.2....
keymao said:
.....there is no new features
and towelroot can not work on that...
I just want to know how to downgrade to 4.2.2....
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Read near the end of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782159&page=20
So far, this is the only method we know of to downgrade on higher firmware versions.
However, keep in mind that the instructions were written for up to 13.3.2.6/14.3.2.6. As such, it may very well brick your device.
Perhaps @kaeru00 may have some input on this.
Yeah， This method can’t work for now。
EncryptedCurse said:
Read near the end of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782159&page=20
So far, this is the only method we know of to downgrade on higher firmware versions.
However, keep in mind that the instructions were written for up to 13.3.2.6/14.3.2.6. As such, it may very well brick your device.
Perhaps @kaeru00 may have some input on this.
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Because many files have been changed。
This method will brick the device。。
I think I need to wait for a long time.
Thank you all the same。
I think this version 13.4.1.1 is unofficial of Amazon . We only have download link of HDX 7 but not HDX 8,9 , in case the NEW HD 8,9 had Sangria official .
This version is official. Maybe some bugs were found in appolo and we will see x.4.1.2 at this week for both devices . Or just apollo's link will alive. Anyway this is Fire OS 4 .
About downgrade...Without root it is impossible.
About "new features" .. All of this was described here - https://developer.amazon.com/public...mp-The-Next-Generation-Of-Amazon-Fire-Tablets Any surprises.
lekofraggle said:
So, I bit the bullet. It is nice so far. Does anyone know where sub debugging went? Without that, no root.
Edit... It is, oddly enough, right where it is supposed to be. Tap your serial a few times to enable developer options. Still, no towelroot as advertised.
~Leko
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you can search in the search box with the key words : developer options
official ， but no root .
titanworm said:
I think this version 13.4.1.1 is unofficial of Amazon . We only have download link of HDX 7 but not HDX 8,9 , in case the NEW HD 8,9 had Sangria official .
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so ，do not upgrade。
Is there any changes in interface? I hate the old back button.
And what if we have playstore before updating? can it still work after updating and losing root?
Thanks
tuanda82 said:
is there any changes in interface? I hate the old back button
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55961400&postcount=3
One nice new feature is widgets are supported out of the box. There is a bug where it pretends to let you select a default launcher, but it does not stick.
Someone tried Vroot on this build?
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,
T
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!
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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
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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?
T
So, I have had this thing for quite a while. And I rooted it very early on. It's been so long, I have NO idea what method I used, and at this point Amazon apps are just not working, presumably because the Fire OS is so out of date. I'd like to unroot, update the OS, get those apps working, and then maybe use Fire Toolbox to redo any customizations, and I already tried FTB and it doesn't work. I have tried resetting to factory default, and even wiping the partition, and no luck. SuperSU is still not uninstallable and I can't get even search for updates. If someone could clue me in, either with instructions or pointing to a thread with instructions, on how I might unroot this thing, I would very much appreciate it.
Flipscuba said:
So, I have had this thing for quite a while. And I rooted it very early on. It's been so long, I have NO idea what method I used, and at this point Amazon apps are just not working, presumably because the Fire OS is so out of date. I'd like to unroot, update the OS, get those apps working, and then maybe use Fire Toolbox to redo any customizations, and I already tried FTB and it doesn't work. I have tried resetting to factory default, and even wiping the partition, and no luck. SuperSU is still not uninstallable and I can't get even search for updates. If someone could clue me in, either with instructions or pointing to a thread with instructions, on how I might unroot this thing, I would very much appreciate it.
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You should not need to unroot, just install updated firmware.
The new firmware will overwrite root.
Download firmware
Fire Tablet Software Updates
Then follow this
Unbrick/Restore/Downgrade Stock Firmware [Amazon Fire HD 8 & HD 10]
Updated: The 7th Gen (2017) HD Fire(s) can now be bootloader unlocked and rooted. See https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/orig-development/unlock-fire-hd-10-2017-suez-t3913639 And...
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sd_shadow said:
You should not need to unroot, just install updated firmware.
The new firmware will overwrite root.
Download firmware
Fire Tablet Software Updates
Then follow this
Unbrick/Restore/Downgrade Stock Firmware [Amazon Fire HD 8 & HD 10]
Updated: The 7th Gen (2017) HD Fire(s) can now be bootloader unlocked and rooted. See https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/orig-development/unlock-fire-hd-10-2017-suez-t3913639 And...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Really! And that will get rid of SuperSU and everything?
Flipscuba said:
Really! And that will get rid of SuperSU and everything?
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Amazon updates on that site, are full firmware, so yes
sd_shadow said:
Amazon updates on that site, are full firmware, so yes
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Awesome, thank you for the help.
Flipscuba said:
Awesome, thank you for the help.
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Just make sure you get the correct firmware for your device.
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Just make sure you get the correct firmware for your device.
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Yep, I made sure, thanks. I'm rebooting after sideloading and wiping everything now.
I rooted my daughter's HD 8, 8th gen when it released and I haven't really messed with it since. Sorry, if I'm a little out of touch with this stuff, but I could use some help.
I'm picking up one of the new HD 10 Plus when it comes out and so we're doing a trade in with her old tablet. I'm scrambling a bit to get things back to stock so I can send it in for inspection and approval in time for my daughter's birthday coming up. I assume to remove root, twrp, google and all the rest I just need to flash the tablet back to a stock rom? I'm not sure where exactly to find that though.
Any help would be appreciated!
Also, when a new device comes out do you guys just keep it off of wifi so it doesn't update until an exploit releases?
Are these stock roms just unavailable online?
mastermind729 said:
Are these stock roms just unavailable online?
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all latest fire os are on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2JXLC4L34GX73TE
dont think Amazon cares much about root or TWRP on ur return. if u wanna, download the fire os for 8th gen hd8, rename the bin file as zip n flash it from TWRP. dat should give u the standard Fire startup screen
when u get ur Fire HD 10+, plz do post ur experience w its performance. it has more ram n should be the fastest fire tab yet. thanx!
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Also, when a new device comes out do you guys just keep it off of wifi so it doesn't update until an exploit releases?
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Get yourself a copy of Amazon Fire Toolbox from here and use it to at least disable OTA updates before you turn on WiFi. You can start the new tablet and bypass the WiFi connection just to get it running and connect it to your PC.
Just bought this yesterday and updated it to the latest firmware. I checked around here and couldn't find much on the newer version of this tablet. I see there are custom roms for Fire tablets. I've used the Fire Toolbox already but I would love to root my device and install both twrp and a custom rom on it, is this possible on this table running the latest firmware?
Can any one help point me in the right direction please? Thanks for the help and time.
No current roms, but you can do a lot fir Fire Toolkit to make it as straight Android as possible. Currently though, you're screwed if you let it update to the newest Fire OS version, as you can no longer disable OTA updates and you can't install a custom launcher. If I were you, I'd return it and get a new one. Don't connect it to wifi, and skip initial setup. Then immediately disable updates with Fire Toolkit and install Nova Launcher or another 3rd party launcher.
I was recently in the same boat. Accidentally let it my new HD10 update since it automatically connected to my home wifi (damn Amazon saving my wifi passwords even though I tell them no on every device!). I returned it and got a new one. Made sure to turn off my home wifi before booting up the tablet. At that point, click any wifi network, then cancel when it asks for a password. You can then skip setup and begin setting it up with Fire Toolkit. I firstly disable lock screen ads (which also turns off updates), then register the device to my Amazon account, then complete the other tasks in Toolkit.
Does anybody know if there is work being done on rooting the current Fire HD 10 Plus?
I am thinking about buying one for travelling and Home Automation, but if it cannot be rooted it will probably not be worth buying.
officiallyme said:
Does anybody know if there is work being done on rooting the current Fire HD 10 Plus?
I am thinking about buying one for travelling and Home Automation, but if it cannot be rooted it will probably not be worth buying.
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No, you cannot root it due to Fire OS 7.3.
officiallyme said:
Does anybody know if there is work being done on rooting the current Fire HD 10 Plus?
I am thinking about buying one for travelling and Home Automation, but if it cannot be rooted it will probably not be worth buying.
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Eventually it will be however for the moment, using Firetool box is the next best thing and so easy to get up and running that IMO beats rooting for how easy it is to use.
How about hard resetting your tablet to its default OS version, install a non-root firewall, block OTA updates and related processes then customize with fire toolbox to have an almost true android experience.. anybody know which files to block? And would this actually worK?
Ssom69 said:
How about hard resetting your tablet to its default OS version, install a non-root firewall, block OTA updates and related processes then customize with fire toolbox to have an almost true android experience.. anybody know which files to block? And would this actually worK?
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How would you go about hard-ressetting it?
I have several Amazon Fire HD 8s and HD 10's that are exhibiting the issue of not being able to display some webpages due to the out of date Android System Webview. I tried installing the latest version which is 95 but the version that Fully Kiosk reports is 59 (which is out of date). My fire OS is verion 5. How can I overcome this issue?
Thanks in advance for the help.
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How would you go about hard-ressetting it?
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I have successfully blocked fire hd 11th gen using the latest version of NetGuard no root. It doesnt update at all. Can anyone tell how to do a true hard reset to its default OS, 7.2 i think...
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How would you go about hard-ressetting it?
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Ssom69 said:
How about hard resetting your tablet to its default OS version, install a non-root firewall, block OTA updates and related processes then customize with fire toolbox to have an almost true android experience.. anybody know which files to block? And would this actually worK?
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Noroot firewall from playstore will block all amazon communication including OTA updates. Just allow your browser through the firewall and block the rest except perhaps google play and you will have no further problem.
Just got a fire hd10 and it came with 7.3.something, and quickly did a factory reset so that it doesn't do the updates.
Can I install custom rom on this or not?
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Just got a fire hd10 and it came with 7.3.something, and quickly did a factory reset so that it doesn't do the updates.
Can I install custom rom on this or not?
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no
Damn, bought a dud.
Anyone working on it or one of those things that won't be possible?
How can I block updates on it at least?
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How can I block updates on it at least?
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according to comments earlier in this thread, install noroot firewall from Playstore.