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.
Hello i have just successfully unbricked my kindle fire. It then updated it self to 10.4.6. How can i root ths?
I have seen a few threads for 10.2.6 and 10.3.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2125628
My question is can i use these or not?
Also i have found a thread with all of the kindle fire2nd gen updates on so could i download 10.2.6and update that (i am on 10.4.6 atm)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886177
Hope someone can help me
Thanks
Don't worry i have used the 10.2.6 root and worked!!
ok lads ive bought the new amazon fire tv and was wanting to root it but ive been reading up and read the new firmware on the fire tv can not be rooted my version is , 51.1.50 515030720. could any one let me no if it is possible to even down grade fimware thanks
nope
How would you plan to downgrade without root?
Hey Guys, I just got a brand new but never really updated hdx 8.9 4th gen. the firmware is currently 4.5.2. I am interested in Rooting and running CM or some other version of full android. Looks like the development is a bit older for this device and I'm having trouble finding an up to date guide on what to do to get this thing unlocked, rooted, and rom'd. any guidance would be appreciated.
First off keep it on 4.5.2, I don't know how new you can go and still have any hope of root. I don't believe there is any way to bootloader unlock a 4th gen, so CM will likely be impossible for the time being. The Chinese app KingRoot has seen success in rooting quite a few people's 4th gens, so I'd start there. I'm always wary of some of the extras KingRoot installs, so make sure to remove those after rooting & install SuperSU to control root access. If you really want to use 'full android' I'd suggest acquiring a 3rd gen or making the best of your 4th gen and getting a more stock launcher!
You can update to 4.5.5.1 and root with Kingroot. I have the 4th gen 8.9 and it already had 4.5.5.1 loaded. There is another forum here that details how to root but just google kingroot on the device and download the most current version. You should be able to root no problem. However, that is all you can do at the moment. Other forums here detail how to add Google Play to the device but I have not done so can't give advice there. DO NOT use Safestrap 4.01, will not work on 4th Gen device and no Roms are currently in play at the moment. Like you, I am also waiting on the devs here to determine how they will proceed with the 4th gen 8.9 hdx.
chin_bone said:
You can update to 4.5.5.1 and root with Kingroot. I have the 4th gen 8.9 and it already had 4.5.5.1 loaded. There is another forum here that details how to root but just google kingroot on the device and download the most current version. You should be able to root no problem. However, that is all you can do at the moment. Other forums here detail how to add Google Play to the device but I have not done so can't give advice there. DO NOT use Safestrap 4.01, will not work on 4th Gen device and no Roms are currently in play at the moment. Like you, I am also waiting on the devs here to determine how they will proceed with the 4th gen 8.9 hdx.
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rockon999 said:
First off keep it on 4.5.2, I don't know how new you can go and still have any hope of root. I don't believe there is any way to bootloader unlock a 4th gen, so CM will likely be impossible for the time being. The Chinese app KingRoot has seen success in rooting quite a few people's 4th gens, so I'd start there. I'm always wary of some of the extras KingRoot installs, so make sure to remove those after rooting & install SuperSU to control root access. If you really want to use 'full android' I'd suggest acquiring a 3rd gen or making the best of your 4th gen and getting a more stock launcher!
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As 5.1.1 can be rooted suggest allowing the device to update as FireOS v5 is more palatable than v4 and plays nice with GAaps overlays. Future development is likely to require a Lollipop base; upgrading to v5 is a no-brainer for 4th gen devices.
Rooting is easy, unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recovery is the trickier part.
Hello,..
i got a fourth gen HDX 8.9 with 4.2 on it. Its rooted and OTA blocked. How can ich update tp 4.5.3? Where can i find the image?
Thanks
I saw that there is a new exploit called Drummer.apk can this be used to root the the FireTv? I downloaded it but unsure if I should attempt it. Don't want to brick my 2nd edition Amazon fire TV.