Hello,
i bought the kindle fire HD 3rd gen from 2013. I rooted it, but the update to OS 4.5.5 removed the root permissions. Is there still a way to root it or do I have to downgrade it? If I have to, how can I do it? I only found tutorials for other devices or OS.
You're in the wrong forum. Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd
But I don't have the HD 6 or 7, just the HD-Version without cam and with dual-core-processor.
This forum is for the $50 7-inch 2015 (5th gen) fire tablet.
Fire Index: Which Amazon Fire Tablet Do I have? Includes links to all the different amazon tablet forums.
bodo128 said:
But I don't have the HD 6 or 7, just the HD-Version without cam and with dual-core-processor.
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Kindle Fire HD 2013 has Power and volume buttons on the back, No Camera, and No HDMI output
If the is your device.
There is no proper forum for it, but I have some links in the
[Help Thread][Kindle Fire HD] 3rd Gen/2013 Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly
Please ask there, about this device.
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Thread Closed - Please see Root / Custom ROM for Fire HD 3rd Generation thread already started on this topic.
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hello,
is it possible to install android 4.1 on a kindle fire 2.
i tried the kfu utility, it says ADBnline, but boot status keeps unknown.
so i am not able to root it.
greetings,
evert-jan
There hasn't been a kindle fire utility made especially for the new kindle fire so that explains why you might be running into errors. Try using it again. Do you have the newest version.
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Yes i tried the latest version. No luck
Take care!
I may take your Kindle Fire 2 into brick!
Kindle Fire 2nd gen is so different from 1st gen!
keukene said:
hello,
is it possible to install android 4.1 on a kindle fire 2.
i tried the kfu utility, it says ADBnline, but boot status keeps unknown.
so i am not able to root it.
greetings,
evert-jan
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Root Kindle Fire 2 (10.2.1)
Hi, I/m looking forward to hear when and how we can root the Kindle Fire 2 with SW 10.2.1....
Up till now the Kindle Fire Utility was not able to connect...
deschepperm said:
Hi, I/m looking forward to hear when and how we can root the Kindle Fire 2 with SW 10.2.1....
Up till now the Kindle Fire Utility was not able to connect...
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As the post said before DO NOT USE KINDLE FIRE UTILITY FOR KF2. IT WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!!!! You're lucky you didn't have the right drivers as they are different from the ones in the KFU, or you would have definitely bricked your device.
You can root the KF2, Its been possible since a week after it came out-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
Do we have a wiki for the fire HD/fire2 yet? Just curious because I have had some free time lately.
Sent from my Fire HD with root!
Onemeila,
So it is possible to root th KF2 with this tool/method? Is there also already an custom androd image for the KF2. I want to haven Google Play or Android 4.1 on it
Gr,
Evert
onemeila said:
As the post said before DO NOT USE KINDLE FIRE UTILITY FOR KF2. IT WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!!!! You're lucky you didn't have the right drivers as they are different from the ones in the KFU, or you would have definitely bricked your device.
You can root the KF2, Its been possible since a week after it came out-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
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Did you ever care to look trough the current forum posts? You are asking questions discussed here for hundreds times. Please, make a small effort to educate yourself before asking anything.
Sent from my KFHD rooted
Hi Timurg,
Sorry, but i did look at the forums. The only thing i found was the KFU (for the kindle fire 1st gen) and a rooting tool for the Kindle Fire HD.
So i understand that the rooting tool for the Kindle HD is also usable for the Kinle 2nd gen?
Greeting,
Evert-Jan
timurg said:
Did you ever care to look trough the current forum posts? You are asking questions discussed here for hundreds times. Please, make a small effort to educate yourself before asking anything.
Sent from my KFHD rooted
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keukene said:
Onemeila,
So it is possible to root th KF2 with this tool/method? Is there also already an custom androd image for the KF2. I want to haven Google Play or Android 4.1 on it
Gr,
Evert
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Yes the root tool does work for KF2, most things that have worked for the HD will work for KF2. That said not everything that works for the HD will work for the KF2 as they do have slightly different software.
Not to be a **** but, the posts above are right everything you have asked about is in these forums, you just have to dig a little deeper.
This thread will help you with the Play store-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
As for running custom roms, no, its close but not yet. The closest thing to android feel you're gonna get is using an alternate launcher-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915493
Onemeila,
Thank you for the answers. Sorry if i asked something where already was an anwer for ... I will digg into the links.
Greetings,
Evert-Jan
onemeila said:
Yes the root tool does work for KF2, most things that have worked for the HD will work for KF2. That said not everything that works for the HD will work for the KF2 as they do have slightly different software.
Not to be a **** but, the posts above are right everything you have asked about is in these forums, you just have to dig a little deeper.
This thread will help you with the Play store-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893410
As for running custom roms, no, its close but not yet. The closest thing to android feel you're gonna get is using an alternate launcher-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915493
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Hello I am new to these forums and I have looked everywhere but can't find how to root and turn this kindle into an android tablet. I have a kindle fire hd 3rd generation 4.5.2 serial number 00D2 0708 3522 07L8. If someone can lead me in the right direction i would appreciate it greatly and thank you for your time.
Please all I ask is a simple answer if it's rootable and where on this forum can I find where to root this device
I'm after the same with no joy
So do you think there is no root for this version yet?
Can't be done
Hello,
Kindle FIre HDX with Fire OS 4.5.1 or the new 4.5.2 can not be rooted as of this date, refer to this thread:
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/help/saturn-kindle-fire-hdx-8-9-4th-gen-2014-t2980299
Sorry for the news, I'm in the same boat.
now possible
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pxrave said:
now possible
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Only for soho. If you try to do it on another device it'll probably get bricked, so don't.
Darn
I purchased the KFHD 7 for my daughter after reading a bunch of good reviews. Didn't realise it had the crappy proprietary Fire OS on it until after the fact. Can't wait until someone figures out a root method to set her free!
I have a Kindle Fire HDX 7"
Bought this kindle fire a few months ago thinking I could root the device which I did ok. Then I went looking for instructions to install Google Play Store and Google Play Services as I hadn't had to install Google Store before. That was a few weeks ago. Since then my kindle has updated it's system to 4.5.2. After that I couldn't root the kindle at all never mind installing Google Play on it! When will someone figure out how to root this kindle and install Google Play on it! I am passing the point of no return with this kindle. If I meddle with it any more it will be unusable!!!!! Grrrrrr!
pxrave said:
now possible
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chrissie24301409 said:
Bought this kindle fire a few months ago thinking I could root the device which I did ok. Then I went looking for instructions to install Google Play Store and Google Play Services as I hadn't had to install Google Store before. That was a few weeks ago. Since then my kindle has updated it's system to 4.5.2. After that I couldn't root the kindle at all never mind installing Google Play on it! When will someone figure out how to root this kindle and install Google Play on it! I am passing the point of no return with this kindle. If I meddle with it any more it will be unusable!!!!! Grrrrrr!
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The answers are literally above you.
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chrissie24301409 said:
Bought this kindle fire a few months ago thinking I could root the device which I did ok.
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Please tell us how you rooted your Kindle. I guess many would be happy to root it in stock condition and then disable updates.
I read it has a Mediatek board. Have you tried MTK droidtools?
How did you do that?
sleeveofwizzard said:
I purchased the KFHD 7 for my daughter after reading a bunch of good reviews. Didn't realise it had the crappy proprietary Fire OS on it until after the fact. Can't wait until someone figures out a root method to set her free!
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Finding a bunch of reviews that don't mention that the fire locks you into a closed ecosystem is quite a feat. And none that do mention it. Kudos for the finessed search skills. Well done!
Reading reviews not noticing that Fire OS may be a bit different from stock Android...
Anyways, has anybody yet managed to root the KFSOWI 4.5.5 version without the special cable?
Someone told me using KingRoot (normal app) may help but it doesn't work for me. There MUST be some skilled developer being able to root it easily...
Does not work on kindle fire 3rd gen. tablet.
best option for now
Best option for now, would probably be to downgrade your os before this one and disable updates till this one is rooted. i found the update file versions. Im gonna try it now.
Dear all
I'm a newbie. Please help me install Google play on Kindle Fire HDX 7 (3rd Generation) os 4.5.5.1 .
Please forgive people because I can not speak good English. Thank you
Wrong forum.
This forum is only for the $50 Fire 7 (5th generation / 2015).
As stated before, wrong forum, try here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx
I have kindle fire hd7 4TH GEN with google play store unrooted. ive bricked it twice but recovered with a linux usb. It currentlyvhas 5.3.1.0 .
i want to root it but find the guides so confusing can anyone help simplify or point me in the right direction.
Thanks
I agree. I have a 4th generation as well. I've been rooting devices for years but I can't seem to track down anything for the 4th edition. Any help would be appreciated.
baldrat61 said:
I have kindle fire hd7 4TH GEN with google play store unrooted. ive bricked it twice but recovered with a linux usb. It currentlyvhas 5.3.1.0 .
i want to root it but find the guides so confusing can anyone help simplify or point me in the right direction.
Thanks
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this isn't the 4th gen forum
see
Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?
for correct forum link
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Hi, I know what to look for before asking.
I would like to know, if someone has a download link of the version Fire Os 5.3.2.1 for the amazon fire 7 7gen
I ask it here because I've looked everywhere and I can not find it.
Thank you very much
Rortiz2 said:
Hi, I know what to look for before asking.
I would like to know, if someone has a download link of the version Fire Os 5.3.2.1 for the amazon fire 7 7gen
I ask it here because I've looked everywhere and I can not find it.
Thank you very much
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I don't believe Amazon publicly posted that build which came preloaded on the initial wave of 7th gen devices. 5.4.0.0 was the first downloadable build for the Fire 7 (aka 7th gen).