yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Jayster06:
how do you install it, i dont think i have ever done that ?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Adb is a tool that can facilitate tethered file transfer and issue various commands to your device. While helpful in certain situations it is not required for rollbacks.

You don't "install" adb on the device; it is an integral component. However, USB debugging needs to be enabled on most devices. Adb libraries often need to be installed on the 'host' that is tethered to the device.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Jayster06:
Yea i thought when he said it needed to be installed on the device was odd, i always enable usb debugging but i dont often use adb or anything so i dont have anything for it installed right now. Do you think using adb to attempt to install the update would work.

I talked with Amazon today and claimed that the 4.5.5 update ruined my device and he said he sent an urgent expedited request to the engineers and devs to get the rollback working on 4.5.5 to roll mine and other devices back when the situation needs it. Doesnt help i was hoping to have google play installed by Wednesday and im still no closer.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Naa, adb won't help with the rollback. Maybe later if you eventually get past the invalid file issue. Contacting Amazon is a good play. Might score a rollback which hasn't happened recently. If it comes to that capturing the rollback file could help others downstream. I can hook you up with another contributor if it comes to that.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Jayster06:
Well im supposed to get it once they do, but who knows when that will happen. All im wanting to do is play games that require google play services. Dam you Amazon.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] webstar2222:
actually yes cause it bypass the update error message cause i tried to do it without it didn't work then after i did the adb it worked

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wait all you want is google play service then you definitely want adb
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Please elaborate so we can all learn from your experience.

Yes, you can layer some Google components onto FireOS - even on an unrooted device. It is an uneasy relationship prone to compromises and failures with each update to Amazon or Google underpinnings. You can block updates but that leads to other issues over time. I have lost track of whether the Play Store is one of the components that works with the current iterations of FireOS and Google Services Framework.

Adb can be helpful in the above context (transferring files, installing components, changing permissions, etc.) but not a hard requirement.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] JaBoyy23:
RollBack file

Were is the internal storage located
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Root of sdcard. This location is presented as 'internal storage' to the host.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] JaBoyy23:
Need Help

How do I put the rollback file into the internal storage without root
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Jayster06:
Easiest way i used was downloading it onto a computer and transfering to the kindle via usb. You could also probably download directly onto the kindle as well

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I've got basically what i was shooting for working after spending several hours trying different things. I still haven't got the update to install and haven't heard anything from Amazon yet and a rollback from them. Id still rather get root and get rid of fire os all together though. For some reason though the market wont connect but that hasn't prevented me from doing what i was
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] webstar2222:
1.ok when ever I try to rollback before adb I would get a cannot downgrade to past versions or something like that but anyways then I said forget it.Then,I just wanted google play service so I just just did adb but then I wanted to get free in app purchases so I did a rollback and it worked.

2.if you just want google play service

just search online how to install adb on kindle fire and how to install gaaps for it
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] chiken_spring:
HDX 7 3rd Generation

I can confirm that rollback successfully worked on the HDX 7" 3rd Generation. I put the device into airplane mode and successfully rolled it back. Now I want to update it to 4.5.2, root the device and then flash a custom rom.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] webstar2222:
It's gonna take you to 4.5.3 automatically it's gonna say 4.5.2 when you on there download root checker it will tell you
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] chiken_spring:
I decided against that and towel rooted it. Now my question is what are the next steps? I want to install a custom rom. How I can install a recovery on the device?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] webstar2222:
Idk but I think you need a fast boot cable then you need to install firerooter
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] chiken_spring:
Okay, you need to get to 4.2.5 and from there, bootstrap and go forward. On 3.2.8 no bootloader.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] webstar2222:
Exactly
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] chiken_spring:
I have the mother of all headaches but my device now has CM installed. I have one last question, these tablets are 16gb how can use the max memory? On TWRP you have to setup a new rom partition, how can I use the maximum space?

Edit: Sorted it.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] webstar2222:
That's so up to you
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] chiken_spring:
Honestly. I feel the tablet is much more better. Well worth the headache in the end.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Completely wrong; read the OP. For others who stumble across this post 'fast boot' (sometimes called factory) cables and firerooter are useless on this device.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jasonstar515:
heeeelppp!

Whenever I try to copy/move the file to system / internal folders it says write error

If this can be fixed please do tell me:confused:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
How are you attempting to copy the rollback file? Via tethered host, es file explorer, some other method? Can you copy the file to any other folder on your device (eg: download)?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Jon_boss:
Dont try to factory reset from recovery after rolling back

I tried to factory reset from recovery after I rolled back from Fire OS 4.5.5 and I got into the OS again, but about every 25 seconds I get sent to an area where it is asking for the country I live in!!!!!! HELP! :(:(:(:(:(:crying::crying::crying::
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Factory resets are almost always a bad idea on HDX devices especially when performing operations that run counter to the 'normal' process (rollbacks certainly fall into that category). The country reprompt loop is a first; not sure how to help. I assume you have responded to the question only to be prompted again. You might be able to root via ADB, regain some control over the device and install an alternate launcher to get around the prompt long enough to process an upgrade to 4.5.2. The procedure is both risky and complex; not something I am willing to tackle with a HDX novice (sorry).

If the device is still under warranty suggest contacting Amazon for an exchange.

For those who stumble upon this thread: DO NOT perform a 'factory reset' when rolling back unless instructed to do so by someone with experience in the rollback/upgrade process.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] asanthadenz:
quick question.

I am running 4.5.5 on Fire HDX 7 (3rd Generation), will this guide work?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
You can rollback to 3.2.8 on that device and FireOS version. Make sure you understand the procedure and cautions which are well documented (albeit in a disorganized manner) in this thread. Pay particular attention to WiFi comments. Good luck.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] asanthadenz:
Thanks, successfully rollback+rooted+safestrapped+CM11 rom :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] gqukyo:
I'm jealous... Lol
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Degie:
Hello, wanna go for rollback & root on my HDX 7". The only thing stopping me is dead download mirrors, could somebody reupload please?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jeryll:
New mirrors

Thor (HDX 7") rollback file

Apollo 3rd gen (HDX 8.9 ") rollback file

Good luck ... ;)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] redpepi:
Hdx 7 Links broken

i just saw the new links thank's

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Hi, i wonder after downgrading to 3.x then upgrading to 4.5.2 then root, how do you block amazon updates ? because my tablet auto update withhout asking confirmation :eek:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Cl4ncy:
Check this thread. ;)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] redpepi:
How

Great, i did downgrade and upgrade to 4.5.2, is very easy, but now how do i run the root apk if i'm unable to active wifi in order to install any file manager app ? i also enable mock locations as the root post say, but there is miss some information, thank's:confused:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Cl4ncy:
Enable USB debugging, install Minimal ADB and fastboot, put the kingroot.apk into the adb directory, open a DOS box, change dir (cd) to your adb directory (e.g. enter cd\adb), then enter "adb install kingroot.apk" (without the quotes). This will install Kingroot on your HDX.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] redpepi:
Thank you

Great thank's sir =)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Cl4ncy:
You're welcome. :D

But damn, you quoted before I corrected the typo. ;)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] redpepi:
ADB Issue

sorry, i have not experience with amazon android devices, but seems like adb, does now show the kindle tablet, is there any small size adb kindle drivers around or i have to download the 1.1GB SDK studio ?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Cl4ncy:
Try these drivers.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] redpepi:
Still :'(

rooted thank's =), i miss a reboot hehe:fingers-crossed:

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wow this is freaking awsome, i'm running native google play store on my hdx like any random android device, welcome to Google Fire hahahah :D
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] carlo_emme:
Download mirrors won't work again

Inviato dal mio KFAPWA utilizzando Tapatalk
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Yandex mirrors seem ok now.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jeryll:
Ok, removed dead links :(
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] ONYXis:
Added GDrive mirrors.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] cloud_strife_dreamer:
Hey can you tell me in perfect detail how you got all of that running on your kindle fire please ? I'm really nervous about everything and you seem like the only one that I read with enough confidence. Thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Cl4ncy:
Which HDX do you have, and which Fire OS version do you have installed?

For 4.5.5 and below [MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION] gave a nice description here (note that you can NOT rollback to versions below 3.2.8 coming from version 3.2.8 or above, e.g 4.x), if you're on 4.5.2 you could start right away with rooting, disabling OTA and installing Safestrap v4 - and a Safestrap v4 compatible ROM (note that CM12 is NOT Safestrap compatible! Read the installation notes and requirements carefully!);

if you're on 3.2.5/3.2.6 take a look at page 1 of this thread,

if you're on 3.2.4 you can use the rollback images and follow the procedure described on page 2 of the same thread.

Read through the info give, any questions ask first, i.e before you brick your HDX. ;)

Depending on the usage of Safestrap (available for Fire OS v3 or v4) or TWRP (only for Fire OS 3.2.3.2 or below) there will be different ROMs to install. So give a little info about your current status, and you'll get the required help. [MENTION=6915090]tropicallazerbeams[/MENTION] gave links to YouTube videos in the thread with [MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION]'s description (see above), with info about the usage of Safestrap (TWRP is similar, as Safestrap is based on TWRP), and the installation of custom ROMs.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] mcasara:
hi guys,

I am totally noob at all of this and I have quite a lot of questions. It would be really appreciated if you answer them.

firstly, i'm on 4.5.5 firmware, so what should i do exactly to downgrade to 3.2.8? just copy the update file in download folder and access it through the settings?

2. when i will be rolled back to 3.2.8 should i upgrade to 4.5.2 immediately and root it with specific app?

3. when device is rooted, would it be possible to install new firmware with root access?

thanks a lot and sorry for my bad English and silly questions :):)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Understand you are 'new' and are reaching out for help but...these questions have been answered numerous times within this thread and elsewhere in the HDX forums. You'll need to do a little reading which should help clarify the picture. No one has time to prepare a custom response to the same questions over and over.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] mcasara:
I understand that, i've searched numerous times and i got some answers, but because of my bad english i wanted to confirm if i was doing it right,sorry if you are annoyed. just answer me one question please. on 4.5.2 with root access, will it be still possible to upgrade to the newer firmware without losing root access, or should i disable OTA and permanently stay on 4.5.2? thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Not annoyed - just frustrated. For now you can not advance past 4.5.3 and retain root. Best disable OTA once on 4.5.2.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] mcasara:
Thanks a lot
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] lampylamp:
clearing the data for Settings app helped me

i've tried to rollback from 4.5.5 thor for hours, but the update was not recognized and deleted immediately.

i finally got it working by clearing all data from the settings app. didn't have to factory reset or anything.

maybe this helps someone else save some time.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] darthnix:
Is there a guide on what to do after you do this? Like the correct way to root, flash stuff, etc?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Unfortunately, no. But you can learn most (if not all) you need by reading through the forums. Ask questions before acting as Kindles in general and HDX models in particular are tough to mod and brick easily. You should really have a good understanding of the overall process and associated risks before diving in.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Tellllly:
need some help downgrading

The world of kindle is very new to me. I've done jailbreaks to ios but that's something different. So could you guys help me a little?

I've some questions too

If i someow manage to get 4.5.2 and root and google play store am i able to download and play the newest games that need wifi to play?

So as i understood you need no computer and just download the stuff for Kindle HDX7 from google drive and put all the files to internal store folder and go to settings and look for new updates and downgrade to 3.2.8?

From there i do the same with the firmware 4.2.5? put it in the storage folder and look for updates?

Thanks guys i don't wanna brick my device.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Cl4ncy:
[MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION] gave a good overview here, so read all the info and ask before you brick your HDX! If you don't follow the procedure 100% correctly, you will brick your HDX! [MENTION=6915090]tropicallazerbeams[/MENTION] also linked to YouTube videos about Safestrap usage and installation of custom ROMs. Regarding the ROMs, read the installation requirements carefully! Not all ROMs are Safestrap v4 compatible (e.g. CM12 which requires an unlocked bootloader).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Welcome to the HDX forums. As you are aware Fires in general and HDX models in particular are fickle devices that are tough to tweak and easy to brick in the wrong hands. While you can install Google Play Services and related components under FireOS it is a bumpy relationship with compromises and reoccurring issues, especially around updates. Freezing the framework is only a temporary solution as tight dependencies between apps and framework are increasingly common. Update one and the other breaks. You really want to go with a different HDX rom if you value unfettered access to the Play Store and a device that just works. Virtually all Amazon services (eg: prime music, video) are available via native apps. There is really no reason to keep FireOS unless you like the UI or rely on a few less common features such as Kindle book sharing or Mayday.

On 4.5.2 you have the choice of two KitKat based roms: CM11 or Nexus v4. Both are excellent. To enable these apps you must install a helper/emulator known as Safestrap v4 which you can read about here. You do not have the option to downgrade or unlock your bootloader so CM12 (Lollipop) is off the table...for now. Read through the links and ask questions (if needed) before acting. While Safestrap is 'safe' one can still brick a device through misunderstanding or going 'off script'. There are no step-by-step guides or slick videos - but many posts from helpful contributors to help you through the process. Spend a some time browsing through the linked threads; you'll be glad you did.

A word of caution: Never (ever) do a factory reset from the native Kindle recovery menu accessed via <power>+<vol-up> unless instructed to do so by a knowledgeable contributor. Fastest way to a lasting headache and a potential brick depending on the state of your device when the reset was performed.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Tellllly:
Think the sh*t is too complicated and risky. There isn't a step by step guide so if there is something you are just in the dark. :rolleyes:

But isn't there anybody that can make a step by step guide instead of saying read all the stuff on the forum? It would take you only couple minutes but others need hours to understand and look for all the stuff if you have no clue. :eek:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Sorry - there are too many variable to make a step-by-step that covers every case or ever the majority of scenarios. Knowledgeable contributors are happy to answer specific questions if you get stuck. If you do not want to invest the time move on to anther device.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] kenny23692:
So once my kindle is downgraded to 3.2.8. What can i do with it? Can i root it or install andriod based OS?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Cl4ncy:
You could, but latest ROMs require Safestrap v4, so you should update to 4.5.2 then, root with Kingroot, disable OTA, and install Safestrap v4. Then use a Safestrap v4 compatible ROM, e.g. Nexus v4 or CM11. Note that CM12 and SlimLP are NOT Safestrap compatible! Take a look at posts #373 & #374 above.

Ensure you have WLAN off/flight mode active, so you won't get updated by Amazon!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Take this caution to heart as receiving an OTA while on 3.2.8 will, without question, brick your device with no chance of recovery.

I suggest you browse the forums to get a better understanding of the rollback/upgrade/root/ota/safestrap/rom procedures and associated risks. Ask questions before acting as the consequence of an error is often grave.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] mlinares:
Downgrade from modded 4.5.2 to clean 3.2.8

Is there any risk of bricking my HDX 7 (Thor) if i downgrade to 3.2.8 using the downgrade file if i installed Gapps before to system partition, using this tutorial?:

http://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550

I need to downgrade to 3.2.8 mainly to clean my system, my gapps broke, with play services update and i cant use play store.

Also I need to upgrade again to 4.5.2 4120 version for safestrap i have 4220 version.I will install safestrap cm11, i hate the Amazon bloatware.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Cpasjuste:
Good job ONYXis !
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] zbaudo13:
Currently on 3.2.8

Amazon rolled me back to 3.2.8 so I could root and get gapps. Can I upgrade to 4.5.2 and keep root and gapps? If so how after downloading the firmware from the links?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] FotixChiang:
ONYXis, thank you for great job!

Maybe u can give out the md5 code.

My friend failed, and his md5 is different from us.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] EncryptedCurse:
How? Are you replacing the build.prop to report a newer version, thereby triggering the rollback OTA again?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] ONYXis:
I suggest manual update to 4.5.2.

After that device starts downgrading again.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] dimi5:
Would you mind to start a new thread to catch somebody? I mean there is enough people in this forum who did the rollback for the apollo model.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] titanworm:
Does anyone upload 13.3.2.8 to other host, This link : https://yadi.sk/d/SuxQf-u2f3MGo , download too slow.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jeryll:
MEGA mirror for Thor 13.3.2.8
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] FotixChiang:
One more question, is it useful for hdx 7 LTE ?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] ONYXis:
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[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] ONYXis:
yes
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] dazza7111:
Hi how do you manual update to 452 and keep root? Thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] ONYXis:
No way to keep root, need root again (link at OP)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Napoleon_PhoneApart:
Good question. I need to know this as well. Is there a way to disable automatic updates?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] XxD34THxX:
Nevermind,this is for Thor only, my bad
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] cullnean:
Sorry I must be being willfully thick

Downloaded the update, do I need to move the rollback from the download folder?

If so where to?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jeryll:
Yes, one level up - root directory of your kindle internal storage :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] cullnean:
Just tried, no joy,

I'm doing this using es file explorer is that where I'm going wrong?

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Fixed, had to rename the download to

mod-update-kindle-thor-13.3.2.8_user_713328020.bin
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] dazza7111:
Thanks very much love my kindle now. Didn't think I would miss google play services.

Downgraded to 13.3.2.8 got 4.5.2 update ready then installed es explorer added root app. Upgraded keeping WiFi off rooted and disabled OTA then used xposed and extra app to get gapps also using Google launcher.

Thanks again
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] roadshow1997:
is it useful for hdx 8.9 LTE ? Or it is only for HDX 7 ?

Thanks!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
The risk should be minimal as the 3.2.8 rollback is complete replacement of FireOS. However, it is not zero as gapps tends to destabilize FireOS resulting in unpredictable behavior. If you do make it to 3.2.8 be sure to keep airplane mode engaged to avoid an immediate OTA and almost certain brick. Suggest having everything you need on the device before starting the rollback procedure. As for upgrading the subversion (4120 vs 4220) of 4.5.2 should not matter.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] mlinares:
Thanks i will try the downgrade
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] KyleCreel123:
Have you already rooted and installed GAPPS? I got bricked because GAPPS but I recovered and am looking for a safe form of installing Google apps.