My mother has a Kindle Fire HD (3rd Generation) 7inch I believe? Running Fire OS 4.5.5.
I was wondering if Android can be put on this type of Kindle because the Fire OS is so bland and boring with nothing more really than the amazon and kindle store.
If it is possible I would need something that is the most stable. It doesn't have to be the most updated version of Lolipop with all the frills. Just basic or flashy enough that it runs smoothly with the least amount of problems.
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kiliimanjaro said:
My mother has a Kindle Fire HD (3rd Generation) 7inch I believe? Running Fire OS 4.5.5.
I was wondering if Android can be put on this type of Kindle because the Fire OS is so bland and boring with nothing more really than the amazon and kindle store.
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All info for rooting 3rd gen is at KFSOWI modding on G+.
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I'm debating between a Kindle Fire HDX, HD or a Nexus 7. I prefer the physical looks and the internals of the Kindles but I definitely prefer the Android OS and Google Play Store. Are the Kindles able to be modified to get the latest version of Android Lollipop and have the Google Play Store installed onto them?
AliMusa said:
I'm debating between a Kindle Fire HDX, HD or a Nexus 7. I prefer the physical looks and the internals of the Kindles but I definitely prefer the Android OS and Google Play Store. Are the Kindles able to be modified to get the latest version of Android Lollipop and have the Google Play Store installed onto them?
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new generation Fire HD: Currently no.
4th generation Fire HDX 8.9: Currently no, until rooting method or bootloader unlock for FireOS 4.5.2 exist
3rd generation Kindle Fire HDX 7 or 8.9, shipped with FireOS 1X.3.X.X: Updates have to be disabled subsequently before Wifi is activated the first time to prevent the device is upgraded to 1X.4.X.X. Then: Rootable, Jellybean (Android 4.2) based HDX Nexus ROM available through the Android Development forum, usable with Safestrap.
3rd generation Kindle Fire HDX 7 or 8.9, shipped with FireOS 1X.4.X.Y: Currently, rollback to older software has to be initiated by Amazon (several threads) before, until rooting method or bootloader unlock for FireOS 4.5.2 exist
older generation Kindle Fire HD variants: unlocks have been carried out, complete replacement of FireOS possible. Includes stable Kitkat releases and alpha Lollipop releases.
AliMusa said:
I'm debating between a Kindle Fire HDX, HD or a Nexus 7. I prefer the physical looks and the internals of the Kindles but I definitely prefer the Android OS and Google Play Store. Are the Kindles able to be modified to get the latest version of Android Lollipop and have the Google Play Store installed onto them?
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The only reason to purchase a Kindle (IMO) is if you are a member of Amazon Prime and you want to take advantage of all the free content that comes with Prime. Otherwise, you are better off with the Nexus.
Kindle is currently running a basterdized v ersion of Kit Kat. They will probably upgrade to Lollipop (which I love on my Nexus 5). However, the new UI won't make much of a difference to Kindle users except in the way that notifications are handled.
Having said that, the Kindle is an excellent, although purposely limited, tablet. At this time, newer versions of Fire O/S cannot be rooted. Thus, no PlayStore. Frankly, I only want it to complete licensing of Bubble UPnP.
Guys,
Quick question:
Is Saturn/Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" 4th gen (2014) rootable or not?
(Ancient wisdom says 4.1.1 & later 4.5.1 are not rootable)
What firmware Saturn is shipped with?
For some reason, I cannot make forum search work at all, sorry.
You're right. Since the 4th generation HDX 8.9" comes with FireOS 4, there's no way to root it at this moment.
EncryptedCurse,
Thanks for prompt response! :good:
The only reason I asked, reading this thread it was unclear to me, whether Saturn comes fresh with 3.X or 4.X OS.
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The OTA 4.1.1 & later 4.5.1 was pushed to Apollo & Saturn (NEW GEN HDX 8.9") Devices adding firefly functionality along with other functionality...
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In case somebody interested in buying Saturn:
Amazon Lightning Deals shows Upcoming Deal
30% Off the Fire HDX 8.9"
Starts at 3:00 AM EST 12/22/2014
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EncryptedCurse,
Thanks for prompt response! :good:
The only reason I asked, reading this thread it was unclear to me, whether Saturn comes fresh with 3.X or 4.X OS.
In case somebody interested in buying Saturn:
Amazon Lightning Deals shows Upcoming Deal
30% Off the Fire HDX 8.9"
Starts at 3:00 AM EST 12/22/2014
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This is UK only, right?
No..
cerveca said:
This is UK only, right?
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It is for USA.
Hi Everyone,
I've been trying to figure out if this is possible or not but I called amazon and had them rollback the software on my kindle fire hd 3rd generation to 11.3.2.6 is it possible to root now?
Wrong forum, look elsewhere for HD support. This forum is for HDX models.
Hi ive rooted the fire through firerooter its running 11.3.2.5 os what do I do next to get it on android if possible? Ive looked about and Im confused quite abit
Stu.
If you have the HD and not the HDX model this the wrong (sub-)forum.
Grandkids said my kindle fire stick for my tv is based on an android. What is that some kind of robot?
i had to check a box saying i am not a robot. does that have something to do with my fire stick?