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Does anyone know where to find the OTA partial update zips? (2017)

I have my shield on stock rooted marshmallow. Plex as client is buggy, keeps fastforwarding among other issues.
I'm hesitant to fastboot flash an updated FW after bricking my last 2017 stv doing so.
Any tips would be great, it seems the shield tv xda forum is rather lacking considering the capability of the hardware. The stv subreddit isnt much better.

[Q] Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016 (SM-T580) Root help

I'm hoping to root this 10.1" Galaxy Tab A 2016 model (aka SM-T580) which is running android Oreo 8.1. I can't seem to find a guide that says it will work on these tablets which are running 8.1. So can someone can either guide me themselves or link me somewhere that can. Preferably a no PC method. But methods that do require a PC are fine too. I'm familiar with ODIN as well as Android Fastboot etc.
I found this method but it doesn't specify if it will work on Oreo 8.1 or not -
https://www.android.gs/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-wifi-sm-t580-with-supersu

Silicon Knight said:
I'm hoping to root this 10.1" Galaxy Tab A 2016 model (aka SM-T580) which is running android Oreo 8.1. I can't seem to find a guide that says it will work on these tablets which are running 8.1. So can someone can either guide me themselves or link me somewhere that can. Preferably a no PC method. But methods that do require a PC are fine too. I'm familiar with ODIN as well as Android Fastboot etc.
I found this method but it doesn't specify if it will work on Oreo 8.1 or not -
https://www.android.gs/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-wifi-sm-t580-with-supersu
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I made THIS little guide after rooting my T585 running Oreo end of last year. Your T580 is basically the same (just without LTE), you simply need to replace any gtaxllte downloads with the gtaxlwifi versions. :good:
I have since then updated to Pie custom roms and everything is still running fine
Good luck :fingers-crossed:

Is there way to root this tablet without having to flash TWRP?

Silicon Knight said:
Is there way to root this tablet without having to flash TWRP?
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I guess if you installed the Magisk Manager app it might be able to root your boot image ... you'd have to extract it, let Magisk patch it and then flash it via adb.
Just a guess though, I didn't try it on this device. Flashing Magisk through TWRP is so much easier :angel:

Rooting SM-T580 or T585
Silicon Knight said:
Is there way to root this tablet without having to flash TWRP?
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Apparently not. Methods vary according to which version of Android you have. I think eveyone has 8.1 by now, and I'll assume you have it also. So far, the following is the easiest method to follow. Here's the tutorial from You Tube that I know works. You can use Magisk 18 (which I have provided) or 18.1, both work for the device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhs14PqczSQ&feature=youtu.be
Files are found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vr1bufzWPcpgMCjm49bnfg0DnhGpdl0Hb2pivMpPh2U/edit

Casper Young said:
Magisk version 18 use you should.
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That's not even the current version - 19.3 is and can be downloaded via the original Magisk thread.

Nimueh said:
That's not even the current version - 19.3 is and can be downloaded via the original Magisk thread.
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Have you rooted your device? I don't know if the 19.1 version works. I know the 18.0 and 18.1 do. Try it with the version 19 and let us know.

Casper Young said:
Have you rooted your device? I don't know if the 19.1 version works. I know the 18.0 and 18.1 do. Try it with the version 19 and let us know.
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My devices are all running 19.3 and doing fine - phone, SM-T585 and my TV box :good:

Root 5.6.6.0 Fire HD8 7th Gen.

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.

Downgrade from Fire OS 5.6.8.0

Hi there,
I've got a Amazon Fire HD 8 7th gen running Fire OS 5.6.8.0 which I'm trying to downgrade and to attempt to root and flash TWRP with no luck. Does anyone knows a guide to get it rooted or get rid of the Amazon OS and install a regular Android version?
Thank you in advance!

lem2405 said:
Hi there,
I've got a Amazon Fire HD 8 7th gen running Fire OS 5.6.8.0 which I'm trying to downgrade and to attempt to root and flash TWRP with no luck. Does anyone knows a guide to get it rooted or get rid of the Amazon OS and install a regular Android version?
Thank you in advance!
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Here is a link to root your Fire tablet using exploit (follow the steps carefully)
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire HD 8 2017 (douglas)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 7th gen Fire HD8 (douglas). Current version: amonet-douglas-v1.2.zip NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device, but should something go horribly wrong, be prepared to do...
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Replace Fire OS with LineageOS
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire HD 8 2017 (douglas)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 7th gen Fire HD8 (douglas). Current version: amonet-douglas-v1.2.zip NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device, but should something go horribly wrong, be prepared to do...
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AmznUser444 Dev said:
Here is a link to root your Fire tablet using exploit (follow the steps carefully)
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire HD 8 2017 (douglas)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 7th gen Fire HD8 (douglas). Current version: amonet-douglas-v1.2.zip NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device, but should something go horribly wrong, be prepared to do...
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Replace Fire OS with LineageOS
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire HD 8 2017 (douglas)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 7th gen Fire HD8 (douglas). Current version: amonet-douglas-v1.2.zip NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device, but should something go horribly wrong, be prepared to do...
forum.xda-developers.com
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This is not going to work for lem2405 as they provide the hardware and fw version of 5.6.8.0. The link you provided states: "Fire HD 8 7th gen (2017) -- up to Fire OS 5.6.4.0 build 636558520 only" clearly will not provide a solution.

Hey guys,
any update on the issue? My HD10 also runs on 5.6.8.0 and I don't want to brick it. Is the limitation "up to Fire OS 5.6.4.0 build 636558520 only" still valid?

rootninja7 said:
This is not going to work for lem2405 as they provide the hardware and fw version of 5.6.8.0. The link you provided states: "Fire HD 8 7th gen (2017) -- up to Fire OS 5.6.4.0 build 636558520 only" clearly will not provide a solution.
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In that thread, the first post says "NOTE: If you are on a firmware newer than 5.6.4.0, a downgrade is necessary, this requires bricking the device temporarily. (The screen won't come on at all)"
after downgrading the firmware through bricking, multiple people have reported in that thread of success un-lock of 5.6.8.0. i suggest reading the last few pages; starting from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-8-2017-douglas.3962846/page-32

Thank you, I just saw this thread and thought, it's over after a certain fw-version. I'm gonna read the mentioned pages and try to downgrade first.
cheers

Hoernche said:
Thank you, I just saw this thread and thought, it's over after a certain fw-version. I'm gonna read the mentioned pages and try to downgrade first.
cheers
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if urs is HD10 2017 (code name suez), u are better off reading its specific thread here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-10-2017-suez.3913639/page-66
again there were reports of successful unlock w/ 5.6.7.0 and 5.6.8.0 in the last few pages. BEFORE doing the full bootloader unlock, plz note there could be other way to root access (no TWRP or custom rom though) like this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tut-root-hd10-2017-hd8-2016-2017-easy-supersu.3726443/ or this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/hd-10-2017-offline-rooting.3734860/
check around as HD10 2017 got hacked for root access very early! good luck!

newnewcomputer said:
In that thread, the first post says "NOTE: If you are on a firmware newer than 5.6.4.0, a downgrade is necessary, this requires bricking the device temporarily. (The screen won't come on at all)"
after downgrading the firmware through bricking, multiple people have reported in that thread of success un-lock of 5.6.8.0. i suggest reading the last few pages; starting from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-hd-8-2017-douglas.3962846/page-32
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How exactly would you downgrade through bricking?

A Custom ROM for Fire HD 8 (KFGIWI) 2016

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

WolfDragon51 said:
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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