I'd like to root my Kindle Fire (2nd gen, I think - system version is 6.3.4_user4120720). I can't post a link to the method I'm planning to use, but a google search for "techhive how to root your kindle fire pcworld" will take you right to it.
My questions: Which version of the Android OS will I end up with when this process is done? Once the Kindle is rooted, is it then possible to install later (or the latest) versions of the OS, or does the device itself limit what can be installed?
The reason I want to root is that as certain web sites have become more complicated, the Silk browser has become pretty much useless. It's almost impossible to read the news any more. Pages bounce all over the place, or the browser crashes as pages load their nonsensical graphics and animations. I'm hoping that rooting will open up options for installing a better browser. In addition, my Kindle is no longer able to run the current version of Dropbox, which is important to me. And finally, it'll be refreshing to get rid of the stupid carousel!
Hi there,
Rooting a device doesn't change the version of Android.
Please use this forum to ask for help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hd/7-inch-help
Good luck.
Thanks. I somehow missed that forum section.
Primokorn said:
Hi there,
Rooting a device doesn't change the version of Android.
Please use this forum to ask for help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hd/7-inch-help
Good luck.
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Since it is using Android 2.1 we cannot seem to install Flash player from the LExi Market there is no Android market on the tablet. Cannot find any information on upgrading the OS to a newer version.
Any one no much about the tablet? updates ,rooting any information would be good news.
Some here could advise me please , if I was able to root this tablet with visonary even temp root could I then copy android Markey to system/app to get access to the market?
Same question to me... I have the LexiTab Neon and can´t find any way to root!
Bringer1 said:
Same question to me... I have the LexiTab Neon and can´t find any way to root!
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This device is almost 10 years old, it wouldn't be worth it anyway, most of today's apps don't work with android versions older than 4.4-5.0 and your device wouldn't be able to handle android 5.0, it would be way too slow and unstable.
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This is going to be my first Nexus. I also read that google are not going to support Flash. My question is: Is it possible to install Flash on the stock Android and play in browser Flash based games?
Cheers!
P.S. - sorry for posting in the wrong section. I`ll be grateful if you can move the thread in the apps section.
Takulas said:
This is going to be my first Nexus. I also read that google are not going to support Flash. My question is: Is it possible to install Flash on the stock Android and play in browser Flash based games?
Cheers!
P.S. - sorry for posting in the wrong section. I`ll be grateful if you can move the thread in the apps section.
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If I remember correctly, since 4.0, flash has not been supported by google in Android for all phones. Not just the Nexus 5.
Flash has been dead for awhile now and isn't even supported in the mobile version of chrome. You can side load flash onto your device and use a browser that supports it though. Not sure how games would be though.
All flash nowadays is supported by html5 but not all web designers like coding it I guess, they say it's more difficult. But adobe has unsupported flash versions on their website up to version 11.1 I believe ones that work on ICS framework and I have it running on my nexus 4 and dolphin browser and Firefox work great with it. I can stream xm from the website just fine with it and browse car buying web pages fine as well.
http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html
Here's a link.
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Hy members/experts
I need your help. I bought a kindle hdx fire 7 and want to root it because i want to turn off automaticslly Updates and i also need some Apps from googl Play store.
Since 2dsys i Try to root my device, and got an other Problem. During the process my device updated to 4.5.2
Have i any options to root the device or Set down the fire os to root it?
Hi,
It looks like you might be out of luck, but this thread might interest you. You can join in the discussion there too,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/downgrade-hdx-7-4-5-1-to-3-2-t2956953
Good luck!
Do you have Fire HD 8 6th Generation (2016)? Do you want it rooted? Request it then!
This is how to do it:
1) Download KingRoot. The version for PC is Chinese only. For English, get APK file. Very detailed instructions are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461 . Download APK file directly to the device for easier installation.
2) Install KingRoot. Can be done by tapping the APK file on the device. Watch for error message: "Installation blocked". Tap "More details", then tap "Install anyway (unsafe)".
3) Run KingRoot. Tap "Try it" button, let it work. Then tap "Try Root", and let it work again. There will be "Failed to Root" message after that. You will also see how many requests to root have already been received. Please note it down. We need more!
4) Request root for your device! Tap "Submit request" link at the bottom of the app. This will add your vote, and hopefully will help getting root faster.
5) Post below when you did it, to encourage other people to do the same. Please also post the current number of requests, to help keep track of our progress.
Do it now!
All the above is very easy to do, and should take 5-10 minutes tops. If everyone coming here for root does that, the chances are we will get KingRoot's attention and actually get root.
P.S. Big thank you goes to Ayredfr for the idea: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70198709&postcount=109 .
Just did it, let's get the root that we deserve!
Tried 50 times over the past month. Hope root comes soon.
I did it too. Let's get our device rooted!
I did it. I hope its help.
i did also
hopefully something happens soon
I did it ! Big thank you for this post
I did too.
Feels good man
Just did it.
I assume someone has tried the computer-based Kingroot method too?
chemie99 said:
I assume someone has tried the computer-based Kingroot method too?
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It's not working too on last 6th gen. This tablets with last firmware can't be rooted anyway
I just ran KingRoot on a Fire HD 8, and it said we already have 32 requests to root. Which is not bad. But could be better!
Just downloaded and tried a newer version of KingRoot, and it says 46 requests received already. Nice!
Tried and sent request.........
So, i'm very new to this topic. But just to be right...
Is it possible to put a custom ROM on the Amazon Fire HD 8 (6th Generation)?
Becuase i saw very much tutorials how to get custom ROM on the FIre HD 8 but lower Generation than 6... Possibly we can use it too?
I mean expect for the fact that we can't root it right now. (If i'm right ;D)
Thanks for your help
marck479 said:
So, i'm very new to this topic. But just to be right...
Is it possible to put a custom ROM on the Amazon Fire HD 8 (6th Generation)?
Becuase i saw very much tutorials how to get custom ROM on the FIre HD 8 but lower Generation than 6... Possibly we can use it too?
I mean expect for the fact that we can't root it right now. (If i'm right ;D)
Thanks for your help
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You need root before any custom rom or scripts.
Quit playing with your Pokemon.
Looking for this also. I'm on 5.3.1.1 and I'm waiting for root before I connect it to wifi
KingRooting Fire HD 8
How many requests do we need for kingrooting Fire HD 8 Tablet?
Sent request... Now I wait.
stallion918 said:
How many requests do we need for kingrooting Fire HD 8 Tablet?
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The amount of votes only has the impact of determining if there is any interest in root. When they actually decide to do it nobody can tell how long it will take to actually achieve root.
Can someone please code a custom recovery and such for me?
Details and Resources here
Thanks in advance
Hider_2232 said:
Can someone please code a custom recovery and such for me?
Details and Resources here
Thanks in advance
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Simple answer would be no, no one but yourself. Coding a custom recovery require for the dev to have the device in question. Second part of the problem is the incentive. Coding a compatible twrp recovery takes time. What is it for the potential developer? Pay someone to help you and you will get results.
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Simple answer would be no, no one but yourself. Coding a custom recovery require for the dev to have the device in question. Second part of the problem is the incentive. Coding a compatible twrp recovery takes time. What is it for the potential developer? Pay someone to help you and you will get results.
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True, true, but I am lost with where to start with this ereader. I would probably have to start with linage OS or asop to figure it out, and perhaps brick the ereader a few times
Hider_2232 said:
True, true, but I am lost with where to start with this ereader. I would probably have to start with linage OS or asop to figure it out, and perhaps brick the ereader a few times
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1. You can't just randomly flash lineage os. You need a lineage os image build specifically for your device. Flashing anything else will brick it.
2. Check this link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/kobo-arc-development.2402769/
and
[GUIDE] Kobo Arc, 7, 7HD and 10HD - ROOT and Development
Kobo Arc, Arc 7, Arc 7HD and Arc 10HD With the release of not 1 but 3 new devices from Kobo and no specific device forum I thought it time we consolidated any and all root / development available information on them under one roof. All credit...
forum.xda-developers.com
Now those threads are quite old. I suggest you read through everything and try to download whatever you can. Most links will be dead, so don't just jump in flashing stuff from the first post.
Fytdyh said:
1. You can't just randomly flash lineage os. You need a lineage os image build specifically for your device. Flashing anything else will brick it.
2. Check this link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/kobo-arc-development.2402769/
and
[GUIDE] Kobo Arc, 7, 7HD and 10HD - ROOT and Development
Kobo Arc, Arc 7, Arc 7HD and Arc 10HD With the release of not 1 but 3 new devices from Kobo and no specific device forum I thought it time we consolidated any and all root / development available information on them under one roof. All credit...
forum.xda-developers.com
Now those threads are quite old. I suggest you read through everything and try to download whatever you can. Most links will be dead, so don't just jump in flashing stuff from the first post.
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I'm quite sure after research, I happen to have the OG kobo arc
Which by far is interesting
I don't do much with Kobo.
On a regular Android I usually just start with the stock recovery and add a rooted ADB.
That gives me all that I need. I can manually install updates.