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10.2.5???

Hi all,
I normally live over on the Xperia Arc forum but I have been trying to root my mums Kindle.
Last time I looked it was on 10.2.4 which, as far as I have read, is rootable.
However last night I checked the version again just before I commenced rooting and it was on 10.2.5!
I cant seem to find any reference of .5 anywhere.
Even on amazons website the latest update says 10.2.4
I tried the root methods but it didnt work unfortunately...
Any ideas? Anyone else been updated to .5 and successfully rooted?

yo-meister said:
Hi all,
I normally live over on the Xperia Arc forum but I have been trying to root my mums Kindle.
Last time I looked it was on 10.2.4 which, as far as I have read, is rootable.
However last night I checked the version again just before I commenced rooting and it was on 10.2.5!
I cant seem to find any reference of .5 anywhere.
Even on amazons website the latest update says 10.2.4
I tried the root methods but it didnt work unfortunately...
Any ideas? Anyone else been updated to .5 and successfully rooted?
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Unlucky mate. Ur the first I've heard having .5 kf. Did u try over HD forum. More devas over there or the general chat forum
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willieboya said:
Unlucky mate. Ur the first I've heard having .5 kf. Did u try over HD forum. More devas over there or the general chat forum
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire2 using xda app-developers app
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Really annoying ha
I literally cannot find a reference to it, and dont understand why the amazon website hasnt even documented it!
I would moan about the horrible launcher...but that seems to have been done many times lol
I will check back in a few days maybe, to see if others have been cursed with this.

yo-meister said:
Really annoying ha
I literally cannot find a reference to it, and dont understand why the amazon website hasnt even documented it!
I would moan about the horrible launcher...but that seems to have been done many times lol
I will check back in a few days maybe, to see if others have been cursed with this.
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Does the root with restore method for 10.2.4 work for this?

fmkilo said:
Does the root with restore method for 10.2.4 work for this?
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Already tried binarys root with restore and qemu
Both failed unfortunately
Going to have to wait i suppose!

yo-meister said:
Already tried binarys root with restore and qemu
Both failed unfortunately
Going to have to wait i suppose!
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You could definitely restore to a rooted 10.2.4 if you had a fastboot cable...

This works for 10.2.4
I found the solution! If you try and install superuser.apk directly by copying over to downloads and clicking on it, it works. Then simply grant ES File Explorer su permissions and click to mount the file system.
Idk why it worked, but if it doesn't, try using Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v1**8 & QemuRoot combination. When you get permission denied, make sure you run it again and press 3 to jump steps, but make sure you run step 4 or your device will remain sluggish
If that doesn't work try this: Rooted 10.2.4
Hopefully after running the tf101 file and qemu you can manually install superuser.apk from the sdcard. If it worked make sure you mount the filesystem with ES, because tthe shell wont work. Next, make sure to rename /system/etc/security/otacerts.****(zip) so that the next software update wont deroot you.

Last week my kindle fire 2 randomly update to 10.2.5 after I had rooted it with root many android, by bin4ry and qemu root.
I decided I would try the root many android method again last night to try and re-root the device and it worked perfectly, installed rootchecker, definitely had root access. Left the kindle on overnight to charge using a wall socket.
Woke up this morning and somehow my kindle is now 10.2.6.. I even renamed otacerts.zip to something else and it still managed to update itself to a version which doesn't even exist as far as I am aware.
Am I missing something here? Does anyone have any input?

Wilkinsss said:
Last week my kindle fire 2 randomly update to 10.2.5 after I had rooted it with root many android, by bin4ry and qemu root.
I decided I would try the root many android method again last night to try and re-root the device and it worked perfectly, installed rootchecker, definitely had root access. Left the kindle on overnight to charge using a wall socket.
Woke up this morning and somehow my kindle is now 10.2.6.. I even renamed otacerts.zip to something else and it still managed to update itself to a version which doesn't even exist as far as I am aware.
Am I missing something here? Does anyone have any input?
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Amazon will update a select few device with the newest version before they actually release to everyone. You should REALLY thank amazon for making you one of the new guinea pigs haha. Also renaming otacerts.zip doesn't seem to work with the newer software versions. I've disabled all ota portions of silk using Rom Tollbox, I'll let you know on the next update. Though I'm using the 8.9 but should be the same

onemeila said:
Amazon will update a select few device with the newest version before they actually release to everyone. You should REALLY thank amazon for making you one of the new guinea pigs haha. Also renaming otacerts.zip doesn't seem to work with the newer software versions. I've disabled all ota portions of silk using Rom Tollbox, I'll let you know on the next update. Though I'm using the 8.9 but should be the same
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I find it hard to believe I've been a guinea pig twice in two weeks haha but I'll take your word for it. Should it be safe to try reroot using the 10.2.4 method on 10.2.6? I assume so but I'm skeptical

Wilkinsss said:
I find it hard to believe I've been a guinea pig twice in two weeks haha but I'll take your word for it. Should it be safe to try reroot using the 10.2.4 method on 10.2.6? I assume so but I'm skeptical
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I would think its ok. Do you have a backup and factory cable incase?

onemeila said:
I would think its ok. Do you have a backup and factory cable incase?
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Factory cable is in the post on its way to me now, the root worked fine in 10.2.5 so my assumption would be the same for 10.2.6.
Edit: Since I am a risk-taker, see:foolish, I just decided to go ahead and root again with bin4ry's root. All is well and I have root again. I'd very much like it if I didn't have to go through this procedure once again, is there any way I can foolproof my system not to update, since otacerts didn't work last time?

Root kf hd 8.9 1st gen 8.4.9

I have a kindle fire hd 8.9 first generation running 8.4.9 how can I safely and easily root it it's the 30 gig if that matters. I paid 400 so I really don't want to brick this thing I'm not really sure of the difference between the 1st gen and the 2nd gen but I know mine is the first gen because I bought it when it first came out and because the power and volume are on the side not the back
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rege420 said:
I have a kindle fire hd 8.9 first generation running 8.4.9 how can I safely and easily root it it's the 30 gig if that matters. I paid 400 so I really don't want to brick this thing I'm not really sure of the difference between the 1st gen and the 2nd gen but I know mine is the first gen because I bought it when it first came out and because the power and volume are on the side not the back
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I also have a Kindle Fire HD 8.9.I downloaded latest update.bin file (8.4.9) from Amazon and updated my Kindle and later rooted it using the manual method described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 thread. It was total success. Just don't miss a single step from that (MANUAL) method.
One thing is confirmed here, KFFirstAid can easily install Google Play after 8.4.9 update and the above mentioned manual method can root it successfully. I am not sure about automatic method though.
If there is any confusion in following the steps you can ask.

akb1ajay said:
I also have a Kindle Fire HD 8.9.I downloaded latest update.bin file (8.4.9) from Amazon and updated my Kindle and later rooted it using the manual method described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 thread. It was total success. Just don't miss a single step from that (MANUAL) method.
One thing is confirmed here, KFFirstAid can easily install Google Play after 8.4.9 update and the above mentioned manual method can root it successfully. I am not sure about automatic method though.
If there is any confusion in following the steps you can ask.
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Do you have the 1st gen or 2nd gen I think 1st gen had a different boot loader or something. I rooted my phone but I'm real paranoid about bricking this thing. I really can't afford a new one
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rege420 said:
Do you have the 1st gen or 2nd gen I think 1st gen had a different boot loader or something. I rooted my phone but I'm real paranoid about bricking this thing. I really can't afford a new one
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Um I just looked at that and uh I don't speak or read German. Thank you but that doesn't do me much good
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rege420 said:
Um I just looked at that and uh I don't speak or read German. Thank you but that doesn't do me much good
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I have this one http://www.amazon.in/dp/B00C7BZ9O2/ref=nav_kdpj/278-2824891-4445818.
What is in German?

akb1ajay said:
I also have a Kindle Fire HD 8.9.I downloaded latest update.bin file (8.4.9) from Amazon and updated my Kindle and later rooted it using the manual method described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 thread. It was total success. Just don't miss a single step from that (MANUAL) method.
One thing is confirmed here, KFFirstAid can easily install Google Play after 8.4.9 update and the above mentioned manual method can root it successfully. I am not sure about automatic method though.
If there is any confusion in following the steps you can ask.
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This link leads to this post
blondbread said:
I FINALLY am rooted. http://www11.pic-upload.de/20.06.14/76ibx7vqg6s9.jpg
I used some German guy's walkthrough here: http://www.dreamcodes.biz/text/?id=2152&s=read
The main problem was (as before): Not seeing the Kindle in adb devices. Don't ask what I did to finally get there after about 5 hours of trying every option under the sun and googling half the Inet. I installed way more drivers than recommended, especially google ones.
Install everything in c:\username\androidfilename; make sure the path is in system properties, constant testing (adb devices), making sure I have an adb_usb.ini with a 0x1949 in it, and the actual Amazon Kindle drivers are installed (I had to do that manually). Only when the Kindle was found I moved on to root and was successful first time. One happy camper here for sure.
Thanks Red for trying to help a blonde gal! Much appreciated!
So........... what am I going to do with my Kindle now?! :victory:
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It's in German
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akb1ajay said:
I have this one http://www.amazon.in/dp/B00C7BZ9O2/ref=nav_kdpj/278-2824891-4445818.
What is in German?
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That's the same one I have
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rege420 said:
That's the same one I have
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OK, the post you are talking about in German is post no 744 on page no 75, you need to go to page no 1 of that (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117&page=75) thread. Follow upto Root Step 9 (adding path variable) than use manual method to root. The main problem every one is likely to face is getting adb communication working so first assure that. Read a lot, clear every doubt. There may be some steps which can be confusing but I can help you in their clarification. I now have CM11 installed on my Kindle 8.9.
One thing for sure success DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL EVERYTHING DOES NOT WORK AS ACCEPTED IN THE METHOD.

Can I still root my fire tv as the method (Geohot,towelroot,Chainfire SU,busybox)?

Hi,
Can I still root my fire tv as the method (Geohot,towelroot,Chainfire SU,busybox)?
my version is 51.1.4.2
thanks

blackantt said:
Hi,
Can I still root my fire tv as the method (Geohot,towelroot,Chainfire SU,busybox)?
my version is 51.1.4.2
thanks
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http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-serial-number-decoder/

jmerrilljr2 said:
http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-serial-number-decoder/
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I think you meant
http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
and to answer your question, you cannot with that firmware. The best you can do now is the following.
1. Block the updates and hang in there.
2. Use the Hardware root method.
3. Get a series 3 version from bestbuy and root a new one and sell yours on ebay. thus causing you a slight loss.

navigates said:
I think you meant
http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
and to answer your question, you cannot with that firmware. The best you can do now is the following.
1. Block the updates and hang in there.
2. Use the Hardware root method.
3. Get a series 3 version from bestbuy and root a new one and sell yours on ebay. thus causing you a slight loss.
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geez i was just using that method. and couldnt download towelroot. guess it doesnt matter. im on 51.10.1 or whatever
what should i do

after super me,box bricked

my first gen fire tv box, I root it by kingroot, everything works fine. but after I use super me to get super su, resatart. then the box stacks at amazon splash start screen. Anybody can give any idea how to hardware reset? help :crying:

I do not want to give you a hard time but why you guys do not read before doing it. There are few post here mentioning that boxes get bricked if you use supersu-me. Can you connect to it through adb? The only way to get it back if somehow rbox will release an unbrick image as he did for firetv 2

sardiswolf said:
my first gen fire tv box, I root it by kingroot, everything works fine. but after I use super me to get super su, resatart. then the box stacks at amazon splash start screen. Anybody can give any idea how to hardware reset? help :crying:
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Same thing happened to me with fire stick but not stuck on amazon logo but fire TV stick logo.
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READ ME!
If you read the Kingroot thread on this forum, located here. You will find that the authors of Kingroot have taken exception to the author of SuperSu and anyone else who uses it in their programs to replace Kinguser, because of the claims of conflicting programs and/or malicious coding. Kingroot authors counter claim that programs like Super-Sume improperly remove Kingroot leaving orphaned files which may cause problems. But the author of Super-Sume says his program will not brick your device.
Most people have had no luck installing SuperSu on their devices after being rooted by Kingroot even though Kingroot authors claim they could co-exist on the same device, because Kingroot has added a restriction regarding SuperSu. So consequently those who have gotten SuperSu installed on their Kingroot rooted devices have ended up with problems.

Don't install random stuff via root without custom recovery! Its just as effective as a pull and pray people. You need some protection.
Just be patient!!

hope rbox will bring out some unbrick rom. is any other way to do the hardware reset. open the box and short somewhere? Please give me a hint.

sardiswolf said:
hope rbox will bring out some unbrick rom. is any other way to do the hardware reset. open the box and short somewhere? Please give me a hint.
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There's really nothing you can do if you have a locked firetv1 box that is bricked.

rbox said:
There's really nothing you can do if you have a locked firetv1 box that is bricked.
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even it was rooted and I put super su there. I remenber can short the the chip somewhere to get the recovery mode.

sardiswolf said:
even it was rooted and I put super su there. I remenber can short the the chip somewhere to get the recovery mode.
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There's many ways to force it into recovery, but there's not much you can do from there.
You could follow the hardware rooting instructions to get access to the flash chip, and then rewrite the system.img... but that's about it.

rbox said:
There's many ways to force it into recovery, but there's not much you can do from there.
You could follow the hardware rooting instructions to get access to the flash chip, and then rewrite the system.img... but that's about it.
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do you have thr 5.0.5 system.img ? since it is bricked, may try, otherwise throw in the garbage.

sardiswolf said:
do you have thr 5.0.5 system.img ? since it is bricked, may try, otherwise throw in the garbage.
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@AFTVnews.com has posted the update url for 5.0.5 for firetv1. You just need to run sdat2img on it to get the full system.img.

rbox said:
@AFTVnews.com has posted the update url for 5.0.5 for firetv1. You just need to run sdat2img on it to get the full system.img.
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good to hear that, but where is the link, and after I get that img file, what do I need to do. Thanks

sardiswolf said:
good to hear that, but where is the link, and after I get that img file, what do I need to do. Thanks
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Can't really walk you through this. But you could wait until I post the prerooted rom for firetv1. And extract the system.img from that.

rbox said:
Can't really walk you through this. But you could wait until I post the prerooted rom for firetv1. And extract the system.img from that.
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Thanks, I will wait for your rom and use aftvnew post the unbrick way to do factory reset.

looks like the usb keyboard could not make it get into factory reset area.

Same problem here. used SuperSU me and now the box is stuck on Firetv logo.. It looks like emmc soldering is the only way which is pretty scary and possibly not worth the hassle... Did you get any further with recovering?

mrchrister said:
Same problem here. used SuperSU me and now the box is stuck on Firetv logo.. It looks like emmc soldering is the only way which is pretty scary and possibly not worth the hassle... Did you get any further with recovering?
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no way to solve it. bought another brand tv box.

I will try a emmc hardware root to revive the box. I hope rbox will release a bootloader for firetv gen 1 soon
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mrchrister said:
I will try a emmc hardware root to revive the box. I hope rbox will release a bootloader for firetv gen 1 soon
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If your bootloader isn't already unlocked and you bricked a FireTV 1, there isn't anything that can be done from a software perspective.

i was hoping to dd system.img through hardware emmc soldering. do you think this could work to revive it?
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Please help me, amazon Kindle fire 7 5gen downgrade to 5.1.1 brick

In five days before Amazon bought the kindle fire 7 5gen mediatek version.
Of course, I had 5.1.1 Downgrade tried to downgrade to version 5.1.1 with routing slips through the "adb sideload".
Since then boot the recovery mode ... not getting anything to work.
Please tell me how you can recover.
I should've tried the link below.
The tightness.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/unbrick-fire-7-5th-gen-downgrade-t3388747/post67099619#post67099619
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huQC2l3opzw

[email protected] said:
In five days before Amazon bought the kindle fire 7 5gen mediatek version.
Of course, I had 5.1.1 Downgrade tried to downgrade to version 5.1.1 with routing slips through the "adb sideload".
Since then boot the recovery mode ... not getting anything to work.
Please tell me how you can recover.
I should've tried the link below.
The tightness.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...-downgrade-t3388747/post67099619#post67099619
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This is not the 5th gen forum
ask here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help
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