Hello Folks!
I just got a Kindle 8.9 with firmware 8.1.3 out of the box and did not enable the Wi-Fi yet because I don't want stinky Amazon update on it.:, however I cannot use it until I root it.
I've rooted many Tabs and phones before but I need some help here. I see some threads going on with root directions but I confess I am lost each way is the right way for my case.
Should I just stay on 8.1.3 root and apply the OTA block script or should I go for 8.1.4 or even 20 or 30?
Or instead, root and install a second boot loader and leave it prepared for a mature version of CM10?
I've rooted the first gen kindle not long ago but I think fix the ADB drivers on my PC because the HD does not show up on device manager, only as MTP.
Please point me out to the right rooting thread and the OTA block thread.
Thank you!!
Never mind...I found a way and I have my Kindle rooted.
as the title says. I am on 5.0.5 and I have root everything is good, but according to AFTVnews guides you can not unlock a bootloader when on 5.0.0 or up? is that still the case? is there no way to downgrade this version?
Opps, guess I should have mentioned this is a Fire TV 1st Gen
So I just purchased a Fire Stick 4k, and happily learned that you can unlock it! But I've been out of the custom ROM/Root/Bootloader Unlock scene for a few years. So I'm hoping you fine folks that have experience with these Fire Stick devices might be able to reassure me that I understand the guides correctly.
I've read the [UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 4K (mantis) guide.
I've also read the [NEWBIE GUIDE] How to Unlock Bootloader/Root and install Addons FireStick 4k.
All of the following questions assume I'm starting with a Fire Stick straight out of the packaging, brand new:
Am I correct that after running kamakiri successfully, I'll have an unlocked bootloader allowing me to use fastboot? After it's unlocked, how do you actually get it into fastboot mode? Do you always have to boot first, and then run adb reboot bootloader?
The procedure to boot into TWRP is simply connecting a USB OTG cable? If one is detected, you'll get a prompt on boot to enter TWRP?
How does one update TWRP? Unlike for phones, I can't seem to find a thread anywhere for TWRP development for this device, nor can I find an official build at twrp.me.
The newbie guide talks about installing a pre-rooted stock ROM then disabling OTA immediately. But the unlock guide says that this exploit can't be patched out. So would it be better to go through the initial setup and let Amazon OTA the device to latest, then run kamakiri, install Magisk, and then disable OTA? Would that be effectively the same as installing a pre-rooted stock ROM?
I don't understand the Amazon FireOS versioning scheme. I see that the prerooted stock ROM has a version number of 6.2.7.1_r1, while this thread has a version of 6.2.7.1 (2495_00035909630). Does the prerooted ROM have all these extra APK's already installed? Do I have to install these extra apks after installing the prerooted ROM?
Does Amazon do monthly security updates like Google does for Pixel devices? How does one keep the ROM up to date after Amazon releases an OTA?
Mogul345 said:
So I just purchased a Fire Stick 4k, and happily learned that you can unlock it! But I've been out of the custom ROM/Root/Bootloader Unlock scene for a few years. So I'm hoping you fine folks that have experience with these Fire Stick devices might be able to reassure me that I understand the guides correctly.
I've read the [UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 4K (mantis) guide.
I've also read the [NEWBIE GUIDE] How to Unlock Bootloader/Root and install Addons FireStick 4k.
All of the following questions assume I'm starting with a Fire Stick straight out of the packaging, brand new:
Am I correct that after running kamakiri successfully, I'll have an unlocked bootloader allowing me to use fastboot? After it's unlocked, how do you actually get it into fastboot mode? Do you always have to boot first, and then run adb reboot bootloader?
The procedure to boot into TWRP is simply connecting a USB OTG cable? If one is detected, you'll get a prompt on boot to enter TWRP?
How does one update TWRP? Unlike for phones, I can't seem to find a thread anywhere for TWRP development for this device, nor can I find an official build at twrp.me.
The newbie guide talks about installing a pre-rooted stock ROM then disabling OTA immediately. But the unlock guide says that this exploit can't be patched out. So would it be better to go through the initial setup and let Amazon OTA the device to latest, then run kamakiri, install Magisk, and then disable OTA? Would that be effectively the same as installing a pre-rooted stock ROM?
I don't understand the Amazon FireOS versioning scheme. I see that the prerooted stock ROM has a version number of 6.2.7.1_r1, while this thread has a version of 6.2.7.1 (2495_00035909630). Does the prerooted ROM have all these extra APK's already installed? Do I have to install these extra apks after installing the prerooted ROM?
Does Amazon do monthly security updates like Google does for Pixel devices? How does one keep the ROM up to date after Amazon releases an OTA?
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After completing that procedure, you will have TWRP installed. You will also be able to use fastboot. AFAIK, running "adb reboot bootloader" is the only way to get into fastboot. However, the firestick always boots into TWRP. You will have 5 seconds to cancel the reboot from TWRP to system.
I know of no way to update TWRP. The TWRP version installed is not an official build.
I don't use the prerooted ROMs, so I can't answer questions on them, nor on updates. Personally, I don't want to receive updates, so I just ran the procedure, installed Magisk, and ran this de-bloat script.
https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/firestick-loader/blob/master/scripts/debloat/bloat-disable.sh
Amazon does not do monthly security updates.
dcarvil said:
After completing that procedure, you will have TWRP installed. You will also be able to use fastboot. AFAIK, running "adb reboot bootloader" is the only way to get into fastboot. However, the firestick always boots into TWRP. You will have 5 seconds to cancel the reboot from TWRP to system.
I know of no way to update TWRP. The TWRP version installed is not an official build.
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Thanks for clearing that up that it always boots into recovery first. And I guess if you can't update TWRP, probably no reason to boot into the bootloader.
dcarvil said:
Amazon does not do monthly security updates.
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Well, this thing is definitely getting put into the IoT network then. I wonder if they backport any security updates at all. I know this version of Fire OS is based on Nougat, and Google isn't maintaining it anymore.
dcarvil said:
I don't want to receive updates, so I just ran the procedure, installed Magisk, and ran this de-bloat script.
https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/firestick-loader/blob/master/scripts/debloat/bloat-disable.sh
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Before you ran the procedure, did you run the initial setup and enable ADB on the Fire Stick? I see conflicting info on whether or not to setup the stick prior to running kamakiri in the newbie guide thread.
Mogul345 said:
Before you ran the procedure, did you run the initial setup and enable ADB on the Fire Stick? I see conflicting info on whether or not to setup the stick prior to running kamakiri in the newbie guide thread.
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Yes, I did initial setup and enabled ADB. I'm not sure, but I suspect enabling ADB is required.
hello, i have AFTV2 running fireos 5.2.8.0 and i can't unlock bootloader and root, i have finding on forum but i can't find any method, my fire tv running normal.
Now i want question any method downgrade fireos with usb cable to fireos can be root and unlock bootloader
thank all !
I am trying to root my kindle fire 5th gen running Fire OS 5.7.0.0 but I can't find anything, not even a downgrade forum from 5.7.0.0 to something below. I just want to root my tablet and don't have anything to help me.
Same here.
Waluigi Drip said:
I am trying to root my kindle fire 5th gen running Fire OS 5.7.0.0 but I can't find anything, not even a downgrade forum from 5.7.0.0 to something below. I just want to root my tablet and don't have anything to help
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Unfortunately, there is NO WAY to root Fire OS 5.7.0.0 without opening the tablet. Reasons: 1. Bootloader is locked, 2. If you attempt to downgrade Fire OS 5.7.0.0 below 5.4.0.0, you will brick your device. The ONLY way to Root and install TWRP is opening the tablet and using something conductive, using some random switch of the same size like the pins on the tablet, something to open the tablet, and a Linux Pc (Not VM, Most likely may not work) Read this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ick-downgrade-fire-7-ford-and-austin.3899860/ this should help root or install newer android versions and root. SuperSU link (if you successfully installed twrp) https://supersuroot.org/ link to the buttons (To unlock bootloader I guess? Btw, you need micro-soldier tools or- just click the XDA TWRP link to see what to do) https://www.amazon.com/Momentary-Tactile-Button-Switch-Assortment/dp/B07LCBLB8N/ref=sr_1_19?crid=3KB51OOE7LYGP&keywords=mini+button+switches&qid=1681097908&sprefix=mini+button+switches,aps,425&sr=8-19 If you want custom roms for this search for some. I recommend lineageos, it's similar to stock and should get the job done... GApps is here if you need it https://opengapps.org/
The Amazon link is for switches.
Rom that I know: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-unlocked-ford-austin-lineage-14-1-05-feb-2022.3962457/ Sorry, it can only go to 7.1, android 5 doesn't support certain apps, 6.0/6.1 is fine. If you hate amazon bloatware just use fire toolbox. Reply if you need anything else. Peace! - AmouuuSplat3