Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"
&
Kindle Fire HDX 7"
3rd Gen/2013
[INDEX]
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Official Stock Firmware
Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods
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Basic Device Information
There are 13 different Amazon Fires, not counting Wifi/4G/LTE and 8/16/32/64 GB variations
Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?
Fire HDX 8.9 - 2014 If you have this device do not use hacks in this index
Power and volume buttons on the back, Rear-facing 8 MP camera and front-facing HD camera.
Model # KFSAWA (WAN) / KFSAWI (Wi-Fi)
Codename: saturn
[Help Thread][Fire HDX 8.9 - 2014] Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly
Kindle Fire HD - 2013 If you have this device do not use hacks in this index
Power and volume buttons on the back, No Camera, No HDMI output
Codename: soho
Model #:KFSOWI
FAQs for Kindle Fire HD 2013 - Google Doc
[Help Thread][Kindle Fire HD - 2013] Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly
Most supporters are found on the KFSOWI modding on G+ community, along with the up to date Guides.
Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" - 2013
Kindle Fire HDX 7"
Power and volume buttons on the back. Front-facing High Definition camera
Model # KFTHWA (WAN) / KFTHWI (Wi-Fi)
Codename: Thor
Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"
Power and volume buttons on the back - Front- and rear-facing HD cameras
Model # KFAPWA (WAN) / KFAPWI (Wi-Fi)
Codename: apollo
[Help Thread][ Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" - 2013] Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly
Official Stock Firmware
Kindle Fire HDX
Kindle Fire HDX (3rd Generation) Software Updates
4.5.5.2 https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amaz...gNf/update-kindle-13.4.5.5_user_455004220.bin
Current Software version: Fire OS 4.5.5
update-kindle-13.4.5.5_user_455002120.bin (829.57 MB) MD5 Sum: 694a15d6da142f38a53f283d1314bd25
Mirrors: Amazon - - -
Update 3.2.5
update-kindle-13.3.2.5_user_325001120.bin (801.07 MB) MD5 Sum: 67860654d25ac0c50a1966b28917ce2a
Mirrors: Amazon -
Older Versions: 3.2.5, 3.2.4...
Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"
Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (3rd Generation) Software Updates
4.5.5.2 https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...4Bl/update-kindle-14.4.5.5_user_455004320.bin
Current Software Version: Fire OS 4.5.5
update-kindle-14.4.5.5_user_455002120.bin (878.84 MB) MD5 Sum: e94bbffc9bfb7c083635415cc664f88e
Mirrors: Amazon -
Update 3.2.5
update-kindle-14.3.2.5_user_325001120.bin (801.29 MB) MD5 Sum: fc21c735eb7ed3126c192b37e1c2087b
Mirrors: Amazon -
Older Versions: 3.2.5, 3.2.4...
Stock firmwares for Kindle Fire HDX (Thor-Apollo) by ONYXis
Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods
USB Drivers
Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Windows Drivers
ABD and fastboot.exe
Minimal ADB and Fastboot and
enable USB debugging in Fire OS to use ADB..
Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods
[HOWTO] Unbrick your device by r3pwn
For Fire OS version update-kindle-xx.4.5.2_user_452004120
See Prep your device for CM11 (or Nexus v4) by Davey126
[Rollback][Downgrade][Thor][Apollo] 3.2.8 rollback-OTA captured by ONYXis
You can downgrade from 4.5.5 and earlier version to 3.2.8.
From 3.2.8 you can upgrade to 4.5.2
Note: Using this downgrade method can result in a bricked device, if blocking updates step is not applied. - 25th Nov 2018
root
then see
[RECOVERY][STOCK][LOCKED] Safestrap v4.0.1 by ggow
then you can use roms built for safestrap recovery
Fire OS version below 3.2.4
Keep WLAN off/flight mode active to avoid getting updated by Amazon!
Rooting and disabling OTA
HDX Toolkit
Flashing Custom Recovery
TWRP
Updating the Bootloader
3.2.3.2 bootloader via TWRP.
Unlock Bootloader
here
Python script here
*Be sure to make a backup of your Fire OS in TWRP and move it to your PC before you flash any custom ROM!
Restore Stock with Custom Recovery
TWRP flashable stock images by EncryptedCurse (not for Safestrap)
Safestrap Flashable HDX Stock Images by ggow
Old
[THOR/RECOVERY LOCKED] Safestrap Recovery v3.72/v3.75 [B02 2014-07-03] by Hashcode
Mirrors
safestrap-apollo-3.72.apk - - - XDA - Mega -
safestrap-apollo-3.75b02.apk - XDA - Mega -
safestrap-thor-3.72.apk - - - - XDA - Mega - -
safestrap-thor-3.75b02.apk - - XDA - Mega - -
Custom Roms
Unlocked bootloader
Nexus v4
CM11
CM12
SlimLP
Safestrap v4.0.1
HDX Nexus ROM v4
CM-11
Kernels & Radios
MODS, GUIDES, and Misc
[TOOLS] Create unlock.img, fix boot.img, repack update.bin for aboot by draxie
[TUT] Your Kindle | ROOTED | NO OTA'ED | SAFESTRAPPED | Ready for custom rom by taette
[Rollback][Downgrade][Thor][Apollo] 3.2.8 rollback-OTA captured by ONYXis
[TUT] [MAC] Unlocking your Kindle Fire HDX 7 Bootloader by MinerBoy004
[TUT] Disable OTA on 4.5.2 + Install GApps by Potato_of_Doom
[THOR] Successfully rolled back to 13.3.1.0 (Safestrap working) by 058515471
[ROOT][HOW TO] Install Google Play Store by Angel0fDeath
[FLASHABLE ZIP] Google Gapps + Amazon AppShop - HDX 7", 8.9" (Thor, Apollo) by Cpasjuste
Saved #8
Noob...
I have the kindle fire hdx (thor) and i have successfully downgraded the os to 3.2.8 and then upgraded it to the 4.5.2 to be rooted. I do not know how to root and install nexus to it and was hoping that there is an in depth tutorial that i could follow. I have looked for one but cannot find one. If anyone could help me or point me in the right direction i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance guys/gals!! Also if it is possible to do with 4.5.5 id rather do that to maintain the most recent update but to be honest i dont know the difference between the os's. I have many apple products that i have jailbroken and customized but this will be my first with kindle/android. I here that the rewards are substantial after rooting.
@Davey126 gave a good overview here, so read all the info and ask before you brick your HDX! If you don't follow the procedure 100% correctly, you will brick your HDX! @tropicallazerbeams also linked to YouTube videos about Safestrap usage and installation of custom ROMs. Regarding the ROMs, read the installation requirements carefully! Not all ROMs are Safestrap v4 compatible (e.g. CM12 and SlimLP which require an unlocked bootloader).
Note that you must keep WLAN off/flight mode active during the down-/and-then-update procedure, getting updated by Amazon by OTA will brick your HDX!
I see you're on 4.5.2 already? You can skip the related info then, and go directly to the rooting with Kingroot.
Kingroot requires a short internet connection, so just enable it to root, and disable right after success! Otherwise you will get updated to 4.5.5. and have to do the whole down- and upgrade process again, with all the risks!
After successful rooting you can install Safestrap v4 and use eiter Nexus or CM11. Now while CM11 works in secondary slots it is recommended to use the stock slot due to higher battery usage of secondary slots (Nexus works in the stock slot only - WLAN won't work in secondary slots). Do NOT restore a backup of a secondary slot to the stock slot! This will overwrite Safestrap files and will brick the HDX!
Again: any questions please ask first.
sorry
If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum. Do not use this as a general help thread.
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Added MD5 sums to Firmware links
Hi, I just got a new Kindle HDX 7, sơ could you help me to provide the step I should take to install custom ROM.
This is what I read so far:
1- Rollback to 3.2.8
2- Root
3- Unlock bootloader
4- Install TWRP
5- Backup
6- Flash Custom Rom
is that correct?
thanks
Antonntminh said:
Hi, I just got a new Kindle HDX 7, sơ could you help me to provide the step I should take to install custom ROM.
This is what I read so far:
1- Rollback to 3.2.8
2- Root
3- Unlock bootloader
4- Install TWRP
5- Backup
6- Flash Custom Rom
is that correct?
thanks
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Yes. Take time reading through the forums to understand procedures, cautions and risks. Particularly around the 3.2.8 rollback. If the device takes an OTA update while on 3.2.8 it will hard brick with no known recovery. Keep WiFi off (and airplane/flight mode engaged) except for brief intervals (15-30 sec max) while securing root. See associated threads for more detail.
jachol said:
Don't know anything about the unsafe method, never tried it. Try the full routine again, but don't skip anything (can't think why you'd do that ???), if all goes well you should have a rooted system (Amazon update proofed, so you don't lose root) + TWRP recovery. --- J.
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Thanks for answer, I just follow tue guide to using safetrap and installed Fire Nexus successfully, as what sd_shadow wrote in his post, seem like those has firmware 4.5.2 has to downgrade, then upgrade the root, install safetraps... And I has succesfully follow that guide.
Although, I want to know that If I can install twrp, unlock bootloader and flash other custom ROM, cause I would like to get MM on HDX
Again, thanks for reading and answering my questions
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Antonntminh said:
Thanks for answer, I just follow tue guide to using safetrap and installed Fire Nexus successfully, as what sd_shadow wrote in his post, seem like those has firmware 4.5.2 has to downgrade, then upgrade the root, install safetraps... And I has succesfully follow that guide.
Although, I want to know that If I can install twrp, unlock bootloader and flash other custom ROM, cause I would like to get MM on HDX
Again, thanks for reading and answering my questions
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Yes, you can do all these things. If Safestrap v4 is currently installed the device is rooted; no need to rollback. Details are in the various forum threads; I don't propose to summarize and duplicate here. Start with the thread below. Ask specific questions as needed.
Unlocking is not for the faint of heart and involves more challenges than Safestrap. However, it is not dangerous to try as failed unlock attempt does not put your device or its contents at risk. Good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-unlocking-bootloader-firmware-t3463982
Antonntminh said:
Thanks for answer, I just follow tue guide to using safetrap and installed Fire Nexus successfully, as what sd_shadow wrote in his post, seem like those has firmware 4.5.2 has to downgrade, then upgrade the root, install safetraps... And I has succesfully follow that guide.
Although, I want to know that If I can install twrp, unlock bootloader and flash other custom ROM, cause I would like to get MM on HDX
Again, thanks for reading and answering my questions
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If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum. Do not use this as a general help thread.
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Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 3rd Generation
Please advice me how to install a full Android System.
My understanding is that this method has been deemed dangerous and surpassed via newer methods like like placing the device in bulk mode and writing directly to the presented partition. If that is correct, remove the sticky?
Hi -
I was wondering if anyone has had sucess in Rooting the same device as I have.
I was rooted a few months ago, but I upgraded to a newer firmware/build and lost root.
I see many post's about rooting the HD 10" on FireOS 5.6.4.0 with build 636559820 and no
problems, but I have not heard from anyone that has achevied Root on 5.6.4.0 build 636559920 ?
.
If anyone knows if it is possable on the ...9920 build please let me know.
.
Thank you
Kindle Fire HD 10"
Fire OS - 5.6.4.0
Build - 636559920
.
Thibor69 said:
Hi -
I was wondering if anyone has had sucess in Rooting the same device as I have.
I was rooted a few months ago, but I upgraded to a newer firmware/build and lost root.
I see many post's about rooting the HD 10" on FireOS 5.6.4.0 with build 636559820 and no
problems, but I have not heard from anyone that has achevied Root on 5.6.4.0 build 636559920 ?
.
If anyone knows if it is possable on the ...9920 build please let me know.
.
Thank you
Kindle Fire HD 10"
Fire OS - 5.6.4.0
Build - 636559920
.
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To block OTA Updates
Can you simply move the DeviceSoftwareOTA, SystemUpdatesUI, DeviceSoftwareOTAContracts and DeviceSoftwareOTAIdleOverride folder in /system/priv-app/ directory to /storage/emulated/0/ internal storage directory.
Or, can you delete the system app folder, DeviceSoftwareOTA, SystemUpdatesUI, DeviceSoftwareOTAContracts and DeviceSoftwareOTAIdleOverride permanently.
Thibor69 said:
Hi -
I was wondering if anyone has had sucess in Rooting the same device as I have.
I was rooted a few months ago, but I upgraded to a newer firmware/build and lost root.
I see many post's about rooting the HD 10" on FireOS 5.6.4.0 with build 636559820 and no
problems, but I have not heard from anyone that has achevied Root on 5.6.4.0 build 636559920 ?
.
If anyone knows if it is possable on the ...9920 build please let me know.
.
Thank you
Kindle Fire HD 10"
Fire OS - 5.6.4.0
Build - 636559920
.
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See Post 993. Yes it is possible...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd.../unlock-fire-hd-10-2017-suez-t3913639/page100
" confirm that I managed to root my Fire HD 10, 7th Gen, 5.6.4.0 636559920 (automatically installed Dec 12th), and install TWRP & Magisk.
The intentional bricking made me also nervous, but if you follow the steps, it works."
Hi everyone,
I own a 2017 Fire HD8, 7th generation, FireOs 5.6.6.0 and Android Version 5.1.1
A few weeks ago i’ve started to reed XDA to learn how to root my device (FireOS was 5.3.7.0 by the time).
Yesterday, my device did an automatic update (even though i’ve disbabled automatic updates with the Fire Toolbox v7.1) and it has updated my OS version to 5.6.6.0.
Maybe Amazon knew i was looking to root my device
Now on, is there a possibility to root my devices with the 5.6.6.0 FireOS?
Thanks all in advance for your help,
Have a nice day!
opirata said:
Hi everyone,
I own a 2017 Fire HD8, 7th generation, FireOs 5.6.6.0 and Android Version 5.1.1
A few weeks ago i’ve started to reed XDA to learn how to root my device (FireOS was 5.3.7.0 by the time).
Yesterday, my device did an automatic update (even though i’ve disbabled automatic updates with the Fire Toolbox v7.1) and it has updated my OS version to 5.6.6.0.
Maybe Amazon knew i was looking to root my device
Now on, is there a possibility to root my devices with the 5.6.6.0 FireOS?
Thanks all in advance for your help,
Have a nice day!
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Yes, you can still root your device.
Follow this thread. Looks at post 377 for the steps to follow. You will need to download amonet-douglas-v1.2.zip and brick-douglas.zip
FYI - As of June 7, 2021 I unlocked/rooted my FireHD 8 (2017) from firmware version 5.6.7.0 following this post with only minor deviation (you need to disable modem, "sudo systemctl stop ModemManager" and "sudo systemctl disable ModemManager" before running one of the scripts)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-fire-hd-8-2017-douglas.3962846/post-84047455
I initially tried using WSL in windows, but ADB has lots of issues with that, I suggest you run a VM with linux to perform all of the steps, wasn't too bad.
Hello.
I've just dug my Fire HD8 from out of my closet, and I've heard one can install LineageOS on a HD8. [1][2] In the second link, it seems the user used 5.6.4.0, so I'm wondering how to downgrade this Fire running 5.6.9.0 (build 659658220, date July 21 2021, 2:46 AM) to 5.6.4.0 so I can install LineageOS. Looking around, I found this thread [3], but I'm unsure if it's suitable to my situation here.
Thanks.
1:
https://www.reddit.com/r/kindlefire/comments/iurnrc
2: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-5-6-4-0-root-or-lineage-os-possible.3991827/
3: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-8-2017-douglas.3962846/
Hi, how can I root my Fire HD 10 7th gen? I have troubles downgrading it. OS version is 5.7.0.0 . I wanna install a different operating system, other than the crappy Fire OS. If I can, what systems can I install and how?
blin_eater69 said:
Hi, how can I root my Fire HD 10 7th gen? I have troubles downgrading it. OS version is 5.7.0.0 . I wanna install a different operating system, other than the crappy Fire OS. If I can, what systems can I install and how?
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Next time, instead of opening a new thread, do a quick research: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-10-2017-suez.3913639/