Hi Everyone, I hope this is not a repeat.
I just spent several hours trying to figure out how to ADB connect to my new Kindle 8.9 (6th Generation running 5.3.1). The standard Google SDK USB Drivers dont work.
In the end I found that Amazon has released a new set of drivers that work only for the Fire 8. You can find them here:
developer.amazon.com/public/resources/development-tools/ide-tools/tech-docs/05-setting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing
Then I used Rootjunky to do the rest. THanks
munsterisque said:
Hi Everyone, I hope this is not a repeat.
I just spent several hours trying to figure out how to ADB connect to my new Kindle 8.9 (6th Generation running 5.3.1). The standard Google SDK USB Drivers dont work.
In the end I found that Amazon has released a new set of drivers that work only for the Fire 8. You can find them here:
developer.amazon.com/public/resources/development-tools/ide-tools/tech-docs/05-setting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing
Then I used Rootjunky to do the rest. THanks
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yes there is a drivers link in the index
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/index-amazon-fire-hd-8-hd-10-5th-gen-t3214218
So I followed your instructions for HD 8 6th Gen, downloaded the drivers from Amazon & installed them. Ran RootJunky to install Google Play Store - a voila - it works! I then updated to 5.3.1.1 and Play store still works just fine.
I didn't venture to attempt to root with the RootJunky SuperTool. Anyone try that yet with success??
dlabadie said:
So I followed your instructions for HD 8 6th Gen, downloaded the drivers from Amazon & installed them. Ran RootJunky to install Google Play Store - a voila - it works! I then updated to 5.3.1.1 and Play store still works just fine.
I didn't venture to attempt to root with the RootJunky SuperTool. Anyone try that yet with success??
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Root is not possible on them with 5.3.1 .
Hi, I have a very noob question: If I install Google Play Store, I could have some problems with the OS updates in the future?
santiago86 said:
Hi, I have a very noob question: If I install Google Play Store, I could have some problems with the OS updates in the future?
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Nope. Google Play Store should not affect OS Updates. Once we are able to root, however, it could effect OS Updates or if an update goes through you may lose root. But, that's not an issue at present because there's not a good root method for the 6th Generation (unless someone's found one).
I keep looking around and still, it seems, there is not root method for the Fire HD 8 - 6th Generation (2016). Anyone else find one??
Damn, also I tried to block all updates using Netblock, my Fire Hd 8 6th generation found and isntalled an update today, anyone else? I was hoping there would be a root solution sooner...
Updated to 5.3.2 on my HD 8 (6th generation) - still not able to root. Sadness sets in.
So, I must be confused by having read posts about the "5th generation" HD8 and not the 2016 model, but I thought I read that it CAN be rooted?
Is it true that the 2016 Kindle Fire HD8 cannot be rooted? Mine is on OS 5.3.1 and it's telling me that update to 5.3.1.1 is "ready to install".
critofur said:
So, I must be confused by having read posts about the "5th generation" HD8 and not the 2016 model, but I thought I read that it CAN be rooted?
Is it true that the 2016 Kindle Fire HD8 cannot be rooted? Mine is on OS 5.3.1 and it's telling me that update to 5.3.1.1 is "ready to install".
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No root for HD 8 (2016) as of yet.
Sent from my Moto X Pure XT1575
critofur said:
So, I must be confused by having read posts about the "5th generation" HD8 and not the 2016 model, but I thought I read that it CAN be rooted?
Is it true that the 2016 Kindle Fire HD8 cannot be rooted? Mine is on OS 5.3.1 and it's telling me that update to 5.3.1.1 is "ready to install".
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Don't install 5.3.1.1
@MyCephei is looking for 5.3.1 (and I wouldn't mind it either since my BF special arrived yesterday with 5.3.1.1 installed).
You just need someone to tell you how to pull the rom and post it so other can downgrade to 5.3.1 and await Kingroot solution.
Just got the Fire HD8 Gen 6 [2016]. Wondering if anyone has seen the method to root?
There are things on there such as different language keyboard, Google Play store that I would like to have.
chemie99 said:
Don't install 5.3.1.1
@MyCephei is looking for 5.3.1 (and I wouldn't mind it either since my BF special arrived yesterday with 5.3.1.1 installed).
You just need someone to tell you how to pull the rom and post it so other can downgrade to 5.3.1 and await Kingroot solution.
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Can you explain why Kingroot will only be compatible with 5.3.1 and not 5.3.2?
ralphkaz said:
Can you explain why Kingroot will only be compatible with 5.3.1 and not 5.3.2?
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In 5.3.2, amazon patched the exploit that allowed Kingroot to get root access.
critofur said:
So, I must be confused by having read posts about the "5th generation" HD8 and not the 2016 model, but I thought I read that it CAN be rooted?
Is it true that the 2016 Kindle Fire HD8 cannot be rooted? Mine is on OS 5.3.1 and it's telling me that update to 5.3.1.1 is "ready to install".
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No root, and no bootloader unlock is available yet.
Shinyhead said:
In 5.3.2, amazon patched the exploit that allowed Kingroot to get root access.
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Is a downgrade possible for those who already received 5.3.2?
Jackie78 said:
Is a downgrade possible for those who already received 5.3.2?
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Nope...?
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dlabadie said:
So I followed your instructions for HD 8 6th Gen, downloaded the drivers from Amazon & installed them. Ran RootJunky to install Google Play Store - a voila - it works! I then updated to 5.3.1.1 and Play store still works just fine.
I didn't venture to attempt to root with the RootJunky SuperTool. Anyone try that yet with success??
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I just did this, but after updating the Google Play Services, the Play Store app no longer works, just shows a white screen. Have you run into this? If so, do you know a fix?
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Nope...
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Actually, I have seen someone post that made it from 5.3.2 to 5.3.1.1
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I bought one of these phones to use with my Lapdock 500. I need to install Amazon Underground so I can install GzDOOM, but can not because I need Android 4.1.x or above apparently. I am on 4.0.x, how do I update as it says my system is already up to date.
THank you!
XD3l said:
I bought one of these phones to use with my Lapdock 500. I need to install Amazon Underground so I can install GzDOOM, but can not because I need Android 4.1.x or above apparently. I am on 4.0.x, how do I update as it says my system is already up to date.
THank you!
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You should unlock the bootloader then install 5.0 via custom recovery since ur on a low firm
so i got an 8th gen fire hd for Christmas and at the moment it is charging because it was dead dead. should i just use the tablet as normal or anyway to block OTA updates? or should i just use the device as offline tablet untill a rooting method is found? what think chances are rooting method would work on older FW but not newer even though exploit not yet released.
so mine and my moms tablet both shipped with 6.3.0.0 but im confused both have same FW versions but my moms has 27 apps pre installed and mine got only 22 preinstalled both have not been connected to net.
Delete. Wrong thread.
DragonFire1024 said:
Will post an update to this guide later tonight or tomorrow. Free calls will and are still possible even after Hangouts shuts down.
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What guide? Appears this got posted to the wrong thread.
Davey126 said:
What guide? Appears this got posted to the wrong thread.
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Not even sure how I managed that. Very odd.
I got a couple of these 10.5 v 7 ones for the kids. One reconditioned one from Amazon and one from a local user. Both have been factory reset and fully updated but the one from Amazon will not update past 5.3.6.4 but the other one (which is older) is at 5.6.4 and seems much smoother. How do I update the first one to the latest firmware? I keep hitting the update button but it says that it already has the latest firmware!
Can anyone help please?
HomeyJay said:
I got a couple of these 10.5 v 7 ones for the kids. One reconditioned one from Amazon and one from a local user. Both have been factory reset and fully updated but the one from Amazon will not update past 5.3.6.4 but the other one (which is older) is at 5.6.4 and seems much smoother. How do I update the first one to the latest firmware? I keep hitting the update button but it says that it already has the latest firmware!
Can anyone help please?
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Fire OS 5.3.6.4 is actually 5.6.3.0, but Amazon messed up the version number. I've not heard of this newer version before, so it could be in a testing phase for only some people. I'd recommend you to wait until the tablet updated itself. Maybe it will also appear on the update website first.
lassemacchiato said:
Fire OS 5.3.6.4 is actually 5.6.3.0, but Amazon messed up the version number. I've not heard of this newer version before, so it could be in a testing phase for only some people. I'd recommend you to wait until the tablet updated itself. Maybe it will also appear on the update website first.
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The version # has finally been corrected (5.6.4.0, as of the 3/28 build)
Just for reference.
I received a update on Nov 12th in BC Canada 7.3.1.1
grantdb said:
Just for reference.
I received a update on Nov 12th in BC Canada 7.3.1.1
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Can you download the firmware from offical Amazon link.
AmznUser444 Dev said:
Can you download the firmware from offical Amazon link.
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No idea if you can but probably if you contact Amazon Support.
New update 7.3.1.2 today February 12 2020.
Description says:
Adds support for Smart Home Dashboard in Quick Settings
grantdb said:
New update 7.3.1.2 today February 12 2020.
Description says:
Adds support for Smart Home Dashboard in Quick Settings
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7.3.1.2 can be downloaded from Amazon here
i think someone posted the link to 7.3.1.1 before in the other big thread on Fire HD 10 2019.
edit: here is the link to 7.3.1.1 on a NON-Amazon site: over 1k dl but ymmv
edit2: here is the link for 7.3.1.1 from Amazon - thanx @Rortiz2
There is no ROM based on LineageOS for this model right? I hate how sluggish the tablet is sometimes.
Kayam said:
There is no ROM based on LineageOS for this model right? I hate how sluggish the tablet is sometimes.
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no, nothing. Rooting is limited to 7.3.1.0 also.
Any recommendations for making the thing run better ? 2 Gb of RQM must get filled fast and there is no task monitor to see what's going on.
Kayam said:
Any recommendations for making the thing run better ? 2 Gb of RQM must get filled fast and there is no task monitor to see what's going on.
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You can disable apps, here is where you can start.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/guide-remove-amazon-apps-fire-10-hd-2019-t4009547
Michajin said:
no, nothing. Rooting is limited to 7.3.1.0 also.
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i got my HD 10 tablet in October
soi think it is probably oon or below 7.3.1.0
so any FW at or below 7.3.1.0 should be rootable right ?
i have not switched on the tablet yet because i want to root and block updates before i put in the WIFI credentials
but this place is such a mess i can't find out how to do it
can you link me to a guide on how to get this thing setup and rooted without catching an update and how to disable the updates?
the mods need to totally revamp this whole section and crate separate sections for every single model and year revision
and make better stickies for essential information like this
this place is an unorganized mess
gdroid666 said:
i got my HD 10 tablet in October
soi think it is probably oon or below 7.3.1.0
so any FW at or below 7.3.1.0 should be rootable right ?
i have not switched on the tablet yet because i want to root and block updates before i put in the WIFI credentials
but this place is such a mess i can't find out how to do it
can you link me to a guide on how to get this thing setup and rooted without catching an update and how to disable the updates?
the mods need to totally revamp this whole section and crate separate sections for every single model and year revision
and make better stickies for essential information like this
this place is an unorganized mess
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Yes you should be fine. Once you get to the wifi select, hit back. and then skip. You should be able to get into the OS without connecting to the Wifi, Do not connect to the network until you have installed the MTK-su root (with magisk) and have disabled updates. Once you get into the OS check the version. They were all shipping with 7.3.1.0 in October... If good go to this thread to get root and magisk, then search for disable (do not just click in development setting, it will still update)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...xperimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595
Then do this for always root...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79626434&postcount=135
Message me for questions, i can walk you through it... Either renaming the update or disabling the OTA app seems to disable updating.. . Just do not connect to the internet until you have them blocked...
We are working on something really useful but we need some testers before releasing it. Anyone who has the Amazon Fire HD8 2020 running something newer than FireOS 7.3.1.8, send me a PM please.
Let's support this endeavor.
Rortiz2 said:
We are working on something really useful but we need some testers before releasing it. Anyone who has the Amazon Fire HD8 2020 running something newer than FireOS 7.3.1.8, send me a PM please.
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I will check to see what version my is on this weekend.
me
can you talk about it? root, unlock or something else?
I have a Fire HD 8 Plus 10th gen (2020) running FireOS 7.3.2.2, count me in
having 2 fire hd 8 10th gen for testing if needed. i guess lastest fw ...
i have a Fire HD 8 Plus 10th Gen 2020 running FireOS (Dont know must be a lower Version). Should be able to upgrade it to the need version? or maybe for testing it´s also good to have a lower version?
I am also available FireHD 8 Gen 2020 running the latest version of FireOS
Thanks
Is there any updates or info on this? Im using a HD 8 10th Gen tablet
Please let this be an unlock ...
Do you still need testers? I'm on 7.3.2.7 with my 10th gen HD8.
Still interessted in helping...
Pm sent, have 2 i can mess wíth
Rortiz2 said:
We are working on something really useful but we need some testers before releasing it. Anyone who has the Amazon Fire HD8 2020 running something newer than FireOS 7.3.1.8, send me a PM please.
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i have this amzon and same os