I no longer have firefly, is this normal?
Thanks to this forum, I did the 4.5.4 to 5.0 to 4.5.3 process , kingroot, switched to SuperSU, installed widgets, wallpaper, etc. But, I can't find firefly in my apps or toolbar. I thought I had it with 4.5.3.
Thanks you for help.
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As the title says, I wish to root a Kindle Fire HD-X, running on version 13.3.2.5. Is it possible to do so? I have been digging for some root methods, but have failed to find any for my specific firmware version. However, I've seen that it is possible to downgrade the firmware to one that can be rooted and modded, but I need some verification. Will any kind soul point me in the right direction?
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SynchroDrive
Towelroot. Need I say more?
Thanks, I used Towelroot and installed Safestrap. But then for some reason my Kindle auto-updated to 13.3.2.6. However, I tried Towelroot and Safestrap on it again, which worked. SuperSU is also installed. How can I flash GAPPS onto my 13.3.2.6 rooted Kindle Fire HDX? Is there any way I can downgrade to a lower firmware that can have a GAPPS rom installed?
SynchroDrive said:
Thanks, I used Towelroot and installed Safestrap. But then for some reason my Kindle auto-updated to 13.3.2.6. However, I tried Towelroot and Safestrap on it again, which worked. SuperSU is also installed. How can I flash GAPPS onto my 13.3.2.6 rooted Kindle Fire HDX? Is there any way I can downgrade to a lower firmware that can have a GAPPS rom installed?
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Neither Safestrap nor Towelroot can prevent updates. Use the HDXPosed module or the HDX Toolkit to block them. As for Google apps, take a look at this thread. I think it should still work with your version.
My brother has a KFHDX 7", I had rooted it and disabled OTA back when he first got it last December, but suddenly a couple of days ago Amazon forced its new update 4.1.1 in my brother's tablet. I was planning to flash Gapps and stuff (as a matter of fact I posted another Q there about it, which has been left unanswered) but now I don't even have root. The custom launcher I'd installed though is still there and is the launcher it uses when I press the home button, so at least that's good (unless the newer Kindles let you do this anyway). So please help me out? Can I somehow downgrade it? If I brick it is there a way to get it fixed? Can I root it in its current version perhaps?
You cannot downgrade and root.
Some tricks without root:
GAPPS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/themes-apps/how-to-install-gapps-fire-hd6-hd7-t2933523
Setting default launcher - http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/help/setting-default-launcher-fire-hd7-help-t2930839
ONYXis said:
You cannot downgrade and root.
Some tricks without root:
GAPPS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/themes-apps/how-to-install-gapps-fire-hd6-hd7-t2933523
Setting default launcher - http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/help/setting-default-launcher-fire-hd7-help-t2930839
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Αww, that's a shame. But if I can get the Gapps I don't care much about the rest. Thank you!
Why hasnt my kindle hdx 7 recieved the update?
Hi, I have the kindle fire HD 6, fire is 4.5.4, and was wondering if there is any root available for it. I tried a lot of things like king root, towel root, and a couple more I don't remember. If anyone knows a way to root this device, I can't wait to here it! I've been looking everywhere, nothing. Figured I tried posting myself since it hasn't been asked for a bit. Thanks
Hello everyone, I've been very tempted to root my kindle fire hdx 7 and I've finally decided to do it, but there is still one thing stopping me. Let's say I want to go back, no root and update to the latest version of Fire OS. How do I do this? If I do root, I will be running 4.5.2 with SuperSU from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59156161&postcount=56
Thanks!
There's an unroot option from within SuperSU.
EncryptedCurse said:
There's an unroot option from within SuperSU.
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after unroot?
being on 4.5.2 and recieve update trough OTA, by renaming the DeviceSoftwareUpdate apk?
or download and put it in internal storage?
EncryptedCurse said:
There's an unroot option from within SuperSU.
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I'm in a crisis right now where I just want to go back to the default fire os. I rooted and installed gapps, but I want to go back. Could you help me out with the process?
Thanks
Giraffackle said:
I'm in a crisis right now where I just want to go back to the default fire os. I rooted and installed gapps, but I want to go back. Could you help me out with the process?
Thanks
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Hi friend!!
My long-short story:
1. New kindle fire hdx 7 on 4..5.5.
2.Rollback to 3.2.8.(only one rollback method now I think). (unable OTA updates if not bricked!)
3.Upgrade to 4.5.2 (root with cve method or king root)
4.there I try to install Gapps, too many error on the forum so I didnt! sideloaded netflix stoped working.
----------------your part here----------------
5. disable wifi, reactivate OTA. unroot on SU options.
6. enable wifi and start all the updates, this way you are back to 4.5.5 without brick and with easy.
alberto1414 said:
Hi friend!!
My long-short story:
1. New kindle fire hdx 7 on 4..5.5.
2.Rollback to 3.2.8.(only one rollback method now I think). (unable OTA updates if not bricked!)
3.Upgrade to 4.5.2 (root with cve method or king root)
4.there I try to install Gapps, too many error on the forum so I didnt! sideloaded netflix stoped working.
----------------your part here----------------
5. disable wifi, reactivate OTA. unroot on SU options.
6. enable wifi and start all the updates, this way you are back to 4.5.5 without brick and with easy.
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Did this remove gapps? Congrats on getting it to work for you btw!
Giraffackle said:
I'm in a crisis right now where I just want to go back to the default fire os. I rooted and installed gapps, but I want to go back. Could you help me out with the process?
Thanks
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Responded in another thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2901813
Or do we have another way to unlock bootloader without root?
Is downgrading still possible for out of warranty device?
kkcheong said:
Or do we have another way to unlock bootloader without root?
Is downgrading still possible for out of warranty device?
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- FireOS 4.5.5.2 can be downgraded to 3.2.8 and rooted w/towelroot (procedure)
- once rooted bootloader unlock proceeds as described here
- it is *essential* WiFi be disabled while on 3.2.8 except for the few seconds needed for rooting
- recommend engaging airplane/flight mode as an additional precaution
- failure to observe the above cautions will (with great certainty) result in an unrecoverable brick if an OTA update is downloaded/installed
Thanks. I thought only 4.5.5.1 supported based on first page of the downgrade thread. Upon reading, seems like work on 4.5.5.2 too.
Davey126 said:
- FireOS 4.5.5.2 can be downgraded to 3.2.8 and rooted w/towelroot (procedure)
- once rooted bootloader unlock proceeds as described here
- it is *essential* WiFi be disabled while on 3.2.8 except for the few seconds needed for rooting
- recommend engaging airplane/flight mode as an additional precaution
- failure to observe the above cautions will (with great certainty) result in an unrecoverable brick if an OTA update is downloaded/installed
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Davey126 said:
- FireOS 4.5.5.2 can be downgraded to 3.2.8 and rooted w/towelroot (procedure)
- once rooted bootloader unlock proceeds as described here
- it is *essential* WiFi be disabled while on 3.2.8 except for the few seconds needed for rooting
- recommend engaging airplane/flight mode as an additional precaution
- failure to observe the above cautions will (with great certainty) result in an unrecoverable brick if an OTA update is downloaded/installed
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Wait are you saying that towelroot works with 4.5.5.2? Or do you mean that towelroot works after using the downgrade file?
bigboolean said:
Wait are you saying that towelroot works with 4.5.5.2? Or do you mean that towelroot works after using the downgrade file?
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TowelRoot only works with FireOS v3. However, it is more reliable than KingRoot on FireOS v4 so worth the downgrade effort IMO.
Davey126 said:
TowelRoot only works with FireOS v3. However, it is more reliable than KingRoot on FireOS v4 so worth the downgrade effort IMO.
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Can you explain the differences and reliability issues with Kingroot FireOS V4?
Archangel1183 said:
Can you explain the differences and reliability issues with Kingroot FireOS V4?
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- TowelRoot typically roots within seconds; KingRoot can take many iterations
- KingRoot modifies various system files and installs additional components (crapware) without permission
- KingRoot actively resists uninstallation with each revision being increasingly difficult to remove
- TowelRoot is only effective against FireOS 3.x (Android 4.2 based); Kingroot works on a much wider range of Android builds and at present is the only reliable root solution for FireOS v4 and v5
I just rooted my Kindle HDX 7 firmware version 4.5.5.2 with Kingroot v. 4.9.2. You just have to be "VERY PERSISTENT" because it root will fail over and over again but eventually the firmware will give up and let Kingroot root your tablet. I took me 3 hours to root mine so be persistent. Now I'm working on blocking Amazon firmware updates.
RMNDGGG said:
... but eventually the firmware will give up and let Kingroot root your tablet. I took me 3 hours to root mine so be persistent. Now I'm working on blocking Amazon firmware updates.
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It's not Amazon's firmware somehow resisting rooting; KingRoot's vulnerability detection and exploit matching algorithm is (generously) unsophisticated. Not much better than trial and error with a short fuse.
Also consider unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom ROM (ie: pure Android) to fully liberate your device. You'll probably want to do this anyhow to remove the malware like detritus KingRoot leaves behind.
RMNDGGG, I just installed kingroot 5.0.1 after reading your message and ran it. It looks like my hdx rooted successfully. I double checked it with a root checker and it also said that it's rooted.
Now I need to install Android. I'll search for instructions, but if anyone has a link, can you shoot it over? Thanks
Archangel1183 said:
RMNDGGG, I just installed kingroot 5.0.1 after reading your message and ran it. It looks like my hdx rooted successfully. I double checked it with a root checker and it also said that it's rooted.
Now I need to install Android. I'll search for instructions, but if anyone has a link, can you shoot it over? Thanks
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You will need to unlock the bootloader first: https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-unlocking-bootloader-firmware-t3463982
I renamed 2 OTAupdated files to prevent it from auto updating and turned it off. When I turned it back on, I got a message saying "Updating applications" and it loaded on to a black screen where the home screen should be. I restarted it several times and now it just gets stuck on the "Kindle Fire" loading screen.
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I renamed 2 OTAupdated files to prevent it from auto updating and turned it off. When I turned it back on, I got a message saying "Updating applications" and it loaded on to a black screen where the home screen should be. I restarted it several times and now it just gets stuck on the "Kindle Fire" loading screen.
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Likely reamed the wrong file(s). If you haven't unlocked the bootloader it's pretty much game over. You can try a 'factory reset' from the stock recovery menu but that rarely fixes system problems. Stock recovery does not offer the ability to reload or repair FireOS. Sorry ...
Yeah, I think I did one too many files. The post I read only mentioned one file but I found two with similar names. I'll try a factory reset later. Thanks, Davey.
I used the Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility V1.1 that I found on the forums. I tried a couple different options offered in the tool and it seemed like none of them were doing anything. They kept saying "Device not found". I knew the computer was detecting it because I installed the drivers a couple weeks back and it was showing "Fire" in device manager. I was done with the tool and was going to use this unbricking method (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793253), when my kindle suddenly went passed the boot screen into my lock screen. I unlocked it and again got a black screen. I wanted to get into ES File explorer to rename the 2nd file back to the original name, but I couldn't see any app icons. I accidentally swiped up from the bottom and a menu with app icons popped up. I was then able to get into ES File explorer and rename the file. I exited the app and wooot.... no more black screen.
For anyone reading this..... DO NOT Rename DeviceSoftwareOTAContracts.apk or you will get a black home screen without any apps. I renamed DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to DeviceSoftwareOTAold (no apk) and it's working fine. So far my Kindle fire HDX 7 is still rooted.