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
Hi,
I bought this htc u11 last month when i was in India. It's an unlocked version. However, i see that htc has already rolled out the os update and November patch through ota. Now, I'm in Ireland. I'm checking for system updates but unable to get one and the news state that os has started to roll out for sprint htc u11. Does country change affect the updates? I was using vodafone in india and now I'm using lyca. Also, i initially bought google pixel 2 xl but there were loads of glitches. I did love the device but due to hardware issues, more time requirement to sort and since i did not have much time had to have it returned. However, it was returned and bought u11. I'm putting this up since i have read that google release out android updates. So would be some kind of avengers or something? I'm eagerly waiting for the update since i have seen it unlocks lots more functions on the device.
Awaiting your response. And apologies for such a ling convo.
Updates are for the phone not the carrier. You should be able to get the update via WiFi if its available.
If the phone has been rooted then you'll have to reset it back to stock before the update will show.
I just updated to Android 8 ( stock rom) and it became sluggish... It was way more fluid with Android 7... Don't update yet!!!
BTW any suggestions??
I don't think I can downgrade back to Android 7 being no root ???
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)
Hi
Did somebody already installed the new HD 10 (7th generation) firmware (5.3.6.8)?
What are the changes? Is it worth it?
Thanks
Klausb65
klausb65 said:
Hi
Did somebody already installed the new HD 10 (7th generation) firmware (5.3.6.8)?
What are the changes? Is it worth it?
Thanks
Klausb65
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Since we can make backups thanks to recently achieved BL unlock, it shouldn't be a problem to just make a full System Backup, Upgrade the Firmware and try it out yourself. I never suggest upgrading Firmware because they ship more and more bloatware to this device. You might get performance and battery improvements but personally I recommend to stay on the current version and wait for a usable custom rom.
klausb65 said:
Hi
Did somebody already installed the new HD 10 (7th generation) firmware (5.3.6.8)?
What are the changes? Is it worth it?
Thanks
Klausb65
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One thing I can say for sure, it doesn't contain the miracast update.
5.6.4.0 should be the latest firmware, that was an OTA update when I got my brand new HD 10 last week.
Hello,
I am using P40 pro ELS-NX9; build number 10.1.0.131 (C636E8R5P1);EMUI version 10.1.0 since September 2020.
I have installed GMS in October '2020 and running smoothly without any problem. I have all google apps, playstore and bank apps running smoothly.
The only thing I noticed that I have not received any updates so far including security updates since I am using this phone.
I have tried system update but it says no update response is your software is up to date.
My question is isvit because I have installed GMS that preventing the system updates??
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Same problem here, im stuck C605E8R3P1. vIA HI suite im able to install... .134, .176, .183, BUT NO ONE RECEIVES OTA UPDATES, is there a firmware for EMUI 11?