As the title says I've got a HDX 7" which is rooted at the moment. And I was looking at the HDX Nexus Rom but I'm not sure how to install it. Normally I'm ok with hacks and jailbreaking etc. But this sounds a little harder than that so any help would be greatly appreciated
Is it possible to root 4.5.3? Or are you on 4.5.2?
Safestrap v4 requires 4.5.2, hence I ask. Read the requirements carefully!
After Safestrap installation make a backup of your stock slot, move it to your PC, then install Nexus in the stock slot, as WLAN doesn't work in secondary slots atm.
Note that you Need 4.5.2 for this!
Cl4ncy said:
Is it possible to root 4.5.3? Or are you on 4.5.2?
Safestrap v4 requires 4.5.2, hence I ask. Read the requirements carefully!
After Safestrap installation make a backup of your stock slot, move it to your PC, then install Nexus in the stock slot, as WLAN doesn't work in secondary slots atm.
Note that you Need 4.5.2 for this!
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It's on 4.5.3. Just checked it. So I should downgrade it to 4.5.2?
askylitangel said:
It's on 4.5.3. Just checked it. So I should downgrade it to 4.5.2?
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I'm not sure about this atm, how did you root 4.5.3? Did Kingroot work with 4.5.3?
Note that downgrading 4.5.3 is dangerous, i.e. if not followed 100% precisely chances are high you'd brick your HDX.
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I'm not sure about this atm, how did you root 4.5.3? Did Kingroot work with 4.5.3?
Note that downgrading 4.5.3 is dangerous, i.e. if not followed 100% precisely chances are high you'd brick your HDX.
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Yea it was with Kingroot. And I'm good with following directions. You got a tut?
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Hey,
I am about to get a new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 64gb tomorrow and I'm already checking how to root the tablet and get all the Gapps up and running.
Unfortunately there are still a few things which are a little bit confusing for me at the moment:
1. Which is the best way to make sure that the Kindle Fire does not install an OTA update on its own? I mean it can not be the solution to keep the tablet in airplane mode all the time, that is ridiculous! I read about several ways to block OTA updates, installing a firewall, changing a value in the build.prop or renaming a certain file in den /system/ folder. Which way has to be proven to be the best way?
2. After gaining root I will install Safestrap and flash the official Amazon Rom to a slot. Is there a size for the Rom partition which is recommended? I have seen Safestrap now supports up to 16gb.
3. After booting the Amazon Rom from a Safestrap slot, can you do an OTA update or will this affect the whole system?
4. Can someone please point me to the correct and latest version Gapps for the 8.9" model (Apollo)?
I'm pretty sure I will come up with more questions tomorrow, but that's for now!
Thanks for your help ...
f2 said:
Hey,
I am about to get a new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 64gb tomorrow and I'm already checking how to root the tablet and get all the Gapps up and running.
Unfortunately there are still a few things which are a little bit confusing for me at the moment:
1. Which is the best way to make sure that the Kindle Fire does not install an OTA update on its own? I mean it can not be the solution to keep the tablet in airplane mode all the time, that is ridiculous! I read about several ways to block OTA updates, installing a firewall, changing a value in the build.prop or renaming a certain file in den /system/ folder. Which way has to be proven to be the best way?
2. After gaining root I will install Safestrap and flash the official Amazon Rom to a slot. Is there a size for the Rom partition which is recommended? I have seen Safestrap now supports up to 16gb.
3. After booting the Amazon Rom from a Safestrap slot, can you do an OTA update or will this affect the whole system?
4. Can someone please point me to the correct and latest version Gapps for the 8.9" model (Apollo)?
I'm pretty sure I will come up with more questions tomorrow, but that's for now!
Thanks for your help ...
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Welcome. Chances r u will receive the,or close to, the latest ota. That being said there currently is no root.. An earlier version of fire was rootable but quickly fixed by Amazon. We r all in same boat. For now spend the next couple days getting caught up on this forum while playing withbur new toy.
f2 said:
Hey,
1. Which is the best way to make sure that the Kindle Fire does not install an OTA update on its own? I mean it can not be the solution to keep the tablet in airplane mode all the time, that is ridiculous! I read about several ways to block OTA updates, installing a firewall, changing a value in the build.prop or renaming a certain file in den /system/ folder. Which way has to be proven to be the best way?
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Once you complete the process to make dual-system (both Gapps and Amazon) the HDXposed module will block updates.
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2. After gaining root I will install Safestrap and flash the official Amazon Rom to a slot. Is there a size for the Rom partition which is recommended? I have seen Safestrap now supports up to 16gb.
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Personally, 6GB or 8GB. I currently use 4GB and it got a LITTLE crampy when I downloaded a couple videos from Coursera.
3. After booting the Amazon Rom from a Safestrap slot, can you do an OTA update or will this affect the whole system?
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OTA will affect the whole system. Don't do it.
4. Can someone please point me to the correct and latest version Gapps for the 8.9" model (Apollo)?
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Same place. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665683
kschang said:
Same place. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665683
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Thanks for your help, @kschang! Unfortunately I could not find a link to Gapps in this thread. Would you mind pointing me to another direction?
Thanks again for your help ...
f2 said:
Thanks for your help, @kschang! Unfortunately I could not find a link to Gapps in this thread. Would you mind pointing me to another direction?
Thanks again for your help ...
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It seems to be known the Xposed mod doesn't block updates. If you want the tab for the specs but also as close as possible to a stock android experience. I would recommend how I did it with SS on both stock and rom slot, airplane moding the stock slot and never going back there unless necessary. Also try to rename the files and if possible try to mod the build if you think fit.
Just my 0.02.
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Thanks for your help, @kschang! Unfortunately I could not find a link to Gapps in this thread. Would you mind pointing me to another direction?.
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I was pointing you to dual-use setup. If you don't want Amazon, it'd be this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585690
Thanks for all the help! After some back and forth I now have the most things working and it's a great device, but I still have one questions. Does Google+ work for anyone of you? As soon as I open the Google+ app it crashes immediately and goes back to the launcher. Did anyone have similar experience and knows how to fix that?
Thanks!
f2 said:
Thanks for all the help! After some back and forth I now have the most things working and it's a great device, but I still have one questions. Does Google+ work for anyone of you? As soon as I open the Google+ app it crashes immediately and goes back to the launcher. Did anyone have similar experience and knows how to fix that?
Thanks!
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What ROM are you running?
icedtrip said:
What ROM are you running?
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Amazon Stock rom 14.3.1.0
Sometimes it does that. Clear cache, restart device, try again.
kschang said:
Sometimes it does that. Clear cache, restart device, try again.
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So you can confirm that Google+ works for you?
I asked this question on another board and everyone said it would not work for them ...
f2 said:
So you can confirm that Google+ works for you?
I asked this question on another board and everyone said it would not work for them ...
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I can tell you that 4.3.1.63038142 works fine for me, on current HDX 7, older ROM, HDXposed and gapps and all the rest.
f2 said:
So you can confirm that Google+ works for you?
I asked this question on another board and everyone said it would not work for them ...
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Same as kschang with same version of Google+ (latest version). HDX 7 with 13.3.1.0 firmware. It's run fine with Cpasjuste's ROMs (both the Thor Gapps and the AOSP ROMs) as well as stock ROM with Cpastjuste's Gapps zip installer.
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I've also got HDX 8.9 14.3.1.0 Apollo. How did you get supersu installed?
I've got the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
The author recommends installing through Google Play.
But if I turn off airplane mode I'll get updated, so I can't do that.
Other option is to install supersu through CWM, TWRP or MobilOdin.
But they also require Google Play to install.
I'm on linux. What should I do?
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aero1379 said:
Hi
I've also got HDX 8.9 14.3.1.0 Apollo. How did you get supersu installed?
I've got the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
The author recommends installing through Google Play.
But if I turn off airplane mode I'll get updated, so I can't do that.
Other option is to install supersu through CWM, TWRP or MobilOdin.
But they also require Google Play to install.
I'm on linux. What should I do?
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Development sec..use plainly marked utility for everything
I mean Christ the best I can find is this: http://blog.julianxhokaxhiu.com/entry/how-to-install-supersu-on-hamlet-zelig-pad-210g
But he's got a custom install script. There's no install.sh file in the zip I got.
Some old threads look promising (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410223) but will BurritoRoot or whatever worked on Kindle Fire 2 years ago work for Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Apollo???
If you got all this working, it would be great if you could just unpack all the instructions you went through. No links and trying to be timeless lillypads for the future, just a detailed case study.
really...
aero1379 said:
I mean Christ the best I can find is this: http://blog.julianxhokaxhiu.com/entry/how-to-install-supersu-on-hamlet-zelig-pad-210g
But he's got a custom install script. There's no install.sh file in the zip I got.
Some old threads look promising (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410223) but will BurritoRoot or whatever worked on Kindle Fire 2 years ago work for Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Apollo???
If you got all this working, it would be great if you could just unpack all the instructions you went through. No links and trying to be timeless lillypads for the future, just a detailed case study.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665683
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Development sec..use plainly marked utility for everything
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I don't understand this at all. You were typing a sentence there, and then you started typing another one?
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aero1379 said:
I don't understand this at all. You were typing a sentence there, and then you started typing another
I was trying to point you to the development section. sec.... Being an abbreviation of section and etc.... Fourth topic down is a toolkit contains everything that you have just asked for. Hope http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665683 makes easier fot you. Thanksyou for visiting us here at xda have a GREAT day. ; )
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There's only a Windows solution, but I guess beggars can't be choosers.
I got VBox to see the Kindle and just used the KFHDX ToolKit v0.91 toolkit.
I have been watching this thread for some time, but since I'm a noob, I am not sure what to make of some of the posts.
All I see is: bootloop, towelroot, safestrap, rollback, etc.
All I want to know is: can I root my HDX Thor 13.3.2.1? If not, what steps do I take to do next best thing?
Do I roll back first? How do I do it? Do I install towelroot? Safestrap?
I just need a simple and fairly easy to understand (for a nood) guide to Thor 13.3.2.1. Or do I still wait until a full 101% root comes out?
Thanks
Just use towelroot.
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menstruella said:
I have been watching this thread for some time, but since I'm a noob, I am not sure what to make of some of the posts.
All I see is: bootloop, towelroot, safestrap, rollback, etc.
All I want to know is: can I root my HDX Thor 13.3.2.1? If not, what steps do I take to do next best thing?
Do I roll back first? How do I do it? Do I install towelroot? Safestrap?
I just need a simple and fairly easy to understand (for a nood) guide to Thor 13.3.2.1. Or do I still wait until a full 101% root comes out?
Thanks
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read the entire thread on any modifications you are going to attempt to do and read OP at least three times.
Hello, I have recently updated my kindle fire hdx 7 to 4.5.2 on accident. Is there any way i can root it or downgrade it? I eventually want to put TWRP on my kindle fire, but as of now i am unable to. Can i get some help with this?
Read through this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/rollback-to-devices-upgraded-to-4-x-t2946946
If you do decide to follow through with this method, they'll most likely downgrade you to 13.3.2.8, so no TWRP; the closest thing you'll get to it is Safestrap.
EncryptedCurse said:
Read through this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/rollback-to-devices-upgraded-to-4-x-t2946946
If you do decide to follow through with this method, they'll most likely downgrade you to 13.3.2.8, so no TWRP; the closest thing you'll get to it is Safestrap.
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So you think that 3.2.8 can run safetrap to boot another rom? Wouldnt that trigger the eFuse?
johim said:
So you think that 3.2.8 can run safetrap to boot another rom? Wouldnt that trigger the eFuse?
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The fuse is already blown when you downgrade from FireOS 4. You can still root it, install Safestrap and all that — it just means that you can't downgrade your tablet any further with any of the methods currently available.
EncryptedCurse said:
The fuse is already blown when you downgrade from FireOS 4. You can still root it, install Safestrap and all that — it just means that you can't downgrade your tablet any further with any of the methods currently available.
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I'm not sure you're entirely correct. Amazon downgraded me to 3.2.8, and I'm rooted, but i dont think that you can use safetrap on 3.2.8
johim said:
I'm not sure you're entirely correct. Amazon downgraded me to 3.2.8, and I'm rooted, but i dont think that you can use safetrap on 3.2.8
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You can use Safestrap on 3.2.8, confirmed here, check posts #9 and #10
jeryll said:
You can use Safestrap on 3.2.8, confirmed here, check posts #9 and #10
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Interesting. So basically you can boot any rom? For example can you boot another version of Android lets say 4.4, or it must be the same as the stock rom?
johim said:
Interesting. So basically you can boot any rom? For example can you boot another version of Android lets say 4.4, or it must be the same as the stock rom?
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With Safestrap on FW 3.2.7-8 you cant use ROMs with custom kernels like CM 11 or Nexus 2.0.4.
ROM for Safestrap must be compatible with kernel on stock rom, so your only option for now is Nexus 2.0.2 (its based on 3.2.4, but seems to be compatible with 3.2.8) - if you want something else than rooted stock with Gapps...
I don't know what to do with this kindle. I was wondering if you guys could give me some suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it, Thanks in advance for any reply's to this thread. And I am sorry if i had posted this to the wrong area, as I am new to this fourm.
lukexj said:
I don't know what to do with this kindle. I was wondering if you guys could give me some suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it, Thanks in advance for any reply's to this thread. And I am sorry if i had posted this to the wrong area, as I am new to this fourm.
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No custom ROMs for 4th gen devices. You best option IMHO is to permit an upgrade to FireOS v5, reroot, eliminate bloat and enjoy the lollipop variant of FireOS which isn't half bad once Amazon's excesses are reined in.
Davey126 said:
No custom ROMs for 4th gen devices. You best option IMHO is to permit an upgrade to FireOS v5, reroot, eliminate bloat and enjoy the lollipop variant of FireOS which isn't half bad once Amazon's excesses are reined in.
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Does kingroot work for fireos 5?
lukexj said:
Does kingroot work for fireos 5?
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Reports suggest FireOS for HDX (4th gen only) can be rooted up through version 5.1.1
I am updated to 5.1.2 on 4th Gen 8.9 and king root still worked
chin_bone said:
I am updated to 5.1.2 on 4th Gen 8.9 and king root still worked
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weird.. i can't get KingRoot to work for me on my 4th Gen 8.9 HDX at all.. Sucks. Wish I could I find working method.. Anyone know of any?
drewski83 said:
weird.. i can't get KingRoot to work for me on my 4th Gen 8.9 HDX at all.. Sucks. Wish I could I find working method.. Anyone know of any?
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Best guess is the device updated to 5.1.2.1 which is not rootable with Kingroot or any other 'mainstream' method. FireOS does not display the trailing digit but a reasonable guess can be made based on build date. Perhaps you and @chin_bone can compare notes. Unfortunately, knowing what version of FireOS you have won't immediately solve the rooting problem.
At present 5.1.3 and 5.1.4 (deployed to other Amazon devices) also can not be rooted w/Kingroot.
Hi!
I have a Kindle Fire HDX 7 (Thor).
Some time ago I installed safestrap and flashed a CM 11 ROM in stock slot.
Now I want to update this ROM, but I can't find new ROMs with safestrap support.
Can I unlock bootloader, install TWRP and flash LineageOS?
Can I use this 1click tool? https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/multi-platform-1-click-bootloader-t3241014
Safestrap version: 4.01 (TWRP 2.7.0.1)
ROM, not the last update. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ki...-cm-11-safestrap-20150628-unofficial-t3145547
Thank you for help!
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smbo said:
Hi!
I have a Kindle Fire HDX 7 (Thor).
Some time ago I installed safestrap and flashed a CM 11 ROM in stock slot.
Now I want to update this ROM, but I can't find new ROMs with safestrap support.
Can I unlock bootloader, install TWRP and flash LineageOS?
Can I use this 1click tool? https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/multi-platform-1-click-bootloader-t3241014
Safestrap version: 4.01 (TWRP 2.7.0.1)
ROM, not the last update. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ki...-cm-11-safestrap-20150628-unofficial-t3145547
Thank you for help!
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I solved my problem following the steps in this thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-unlocking-bootloader-firmware-t3463982
smbo said:
I solved my problem following the steps in this thread. https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-unlocking-bootloader-firmware-t3463982
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Hey man, I'm in the same exact boat but can't get any of those steps to work, could you explain better what was done as I really need to get off from CM11 and move to something better and supported.
KyleStilkey said:
Hey man, I'm in the same exact boat but can't get any of those steps to work, could you explain better what was done as I really need to get off from CM11 and move to something better and supported.
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Happy to provide more detailed guidance (several have taken a similar leap) but will be traveling the next few days with limited XDA access. You can find everything you need in the HDX forum (several threads dedicated to the topic) or just hang tight until I return.
KyleStilkey said:
Hey man, I'm in the same exact boat but can't get any of those steps to work, could you explain better what was done as I really need to get off from CM11 and move to something better and supported.
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Sorry but now I can't remember precisely what I did.
None of the steps works? I remember that the first step (generate the unlock code) was flawless.
If even the first step doesn't work maybe you have adb drivers problem, so check the prerequisites section here https://forum.xda-developers.com/ki...r-firmware-t3463982/post70881555#post70881555