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[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] Corelulos:
Any ideas to try on the 'bricked' fire?

Before I send back the bricked fire, (I have until Nov 1st) do you or bibikalka have any ideas to try out on it? Maybe something similar to the fastboot method that firekit used? Just a thought.

Also, I would be interested in trying out that older version of kingroot. I do also want to know if there is a way to go back to the stock fire rom once one installs the dev preview? After a fruitless search on Amazon's site I wonder if it is possible. :-/
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
I think you said you tried holding vol+ and power to boot to recovery and there was none--it just loops. That's my only idea. If you can't get out of the bootloop there's not much you can do. Can't install TWRP. Can't get into the bootloader (adb reboot bootloader) to install fastboot drivers. And BTW, I don't think you can do much with fastboot anyway: While I've only run fastboot devices and reboot commands from fastboot mode, others have said that any useful fastboot commands don't work on our device.

[MENTION=6680544]bibikalka[/MENTION] is the dev and may know of something, but doesn't seem to be around lately. Since it's already bricked, it would be nice to test some otherwise dangerous things, though. bibikalka might know how to modify firekit to use our 4.5.3 bootloaders and ariel TWRP. That would be nice :) Or you could ask firekit developer if that's possible.

Kingroot and back-to-stock

I am guessing your new Fire will hae OS 4.5.5 or older and you'll have to get the dev preview again, which'll probably be 5.2.2 (will show as OS 5, july 2015 in device settings). The guy who thought old kingroot worked for him was running 5.2.0. You could probably sideload that from 5.2.2 stock recovery, but if that seems too much work, why not just test on 5.2.2? Probably won't work, but no harm. Please search for kingroot v. 4.0.1 and give it a whirl.

See bibikalka's steps here for going back to stock.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] Phweak:
Got my replacement tablet (for bricking my old one attempting this lol) Everything works flawlessly. Helps I had some practice going into it haha. Just wanted to say that I did the hidden instructions and it went smoothly. So seems safe to me. I got a question, this tablet will be primarily my kids (although I'm totally gonna use it) and was wondering if its safe to uninstall any of the apk's that were needed at the end. Xposed, ES, SuperSu, etc.

About to do it on step daughters tablet now, she liked the results :). Will leave feedback if it all goes smoothly again.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
Glad it all worked out. :victory: And thanks for feedback on new steps.

You'll find a File Explorer very useful--and SuperSU and Xposed are required. (Remember you need HDXposed for play store, plus there are some cool Xposed modules you might want to explore.) You can delete anything left in download folder. I remember you wanted tablet more "android-like." Here are a few thoughts:

Never delete a system app without knowing exactly what it does. Here are some good candidates to start with if you won't use them: mOffice, Amazon weather, Amazon maps. (You can replace last 2 with apps from play store if you wish.) Before deleting any system app, ALWAYS FREEZE it and use tablet a while, doing a few reboots, to confirm everything runs OK before uninstalling. Titanium Backup is good for freezing as well as uninstalling and, of course, backing up. A couple other people who want more android-like tablet have posted apps they've deleted. A search should turn up some lists--just don't take anyone else's word that an app is ok to delete; test first. (One guy deleted settings in ferver to kill all Amazon.)

Get app called Disk Usage to monitor what's taking up space. Notice that system apps are in /system partition and most apps from play store, and the data they generate, are stored in /data partition (sdcard, basically). There's not much free space in /system, but not much more will get installed there. You'll want to keep an eye on /data, which kids can fill up quickly with all the stuff they'll want to try out. :)
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] jlajla24:
Ok, so no clue what I'm doing. I've been jailbreaking iproducts for the last 6 years. Buddy of mine buys a kindle fire 7 with the micro sd slot, running Fire OS 5.0. Trying to root and can't find any guidance and frankly all this terminology is so foreign to me I'm now afraid to even try. Any advice short of go screw yourself would be appreciated immensely.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] E01010100:
Works Great! Thank you!

Took a little bit to gather up all the required items but, otherwise, the instructions work great! Thank you very much for this compiled walk through. If I had to go through all the separate forums I don't think I would have succeeded.

Now just to go back and apply Thank you(s) in the form of $$.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
You're in luck! The Fire HDs with micro-SD slot are 2015 models and probably can't be rooted using the guides in these forums, (although some cowboy will surely try it soon). So now go read up on Android and be ready if the time comes. :D (Gotta say though, if you're looking for more guidance than the over-the-top detail in this here guide, it'll be tough to find.)
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] jlajla24:
So are you saying there is currently no way to root this device? Or there are no rooting instruction on this site? Or both?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
Both. There's no guide for rooting the 2015s because (AFAIK) no one has done it--because they were only released yesterday! We use Kingroot, but must downgrade to OS 4 for it to work. You can try Kingroot. If current Kingroot version doesn't work, try version 4.0.1. I don't think either will work, but if magic happens please post back. Do not use any guide for any pre-2015 Amazon tablet.

[EDIT] [MENTION=6974855]jlajla24[/MENTION], let me clarify last line: The Fire tablets are not true androids; they run a highly modified version of the android OS. Each model uses a root method specific to that tablet. Because the 2015 Fire HD 7 specs are quite different from the 2014's, I believe--but don't know for sure--that if you used our root method you'd brick your friend's tablet. That said, someone is sure to try this soon. Amazon has been good about replacing bricked devices, so if you're cavalier enough to do this, the steps are on page 1 of this thread.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] ryanjbarba:
Trying to root the Fire HD6 using this tutorial and it's been super helpful, but at part C, step 3f (Boot to recovery (tap Boot, then recovery) and when prompted (top of screen) "install SuperSU?," Install it! [long startup]) I think it's just looping. If I have it plugged in to my PC via USB, Windows makes the connected sound followed by the disconnected sound repeatedly. Has been doing so for the past two hours or so. Not sure if I've bricked it or what; the Kindle was free though so it's no huge loss!

Anyway, just reporting on what happened for me. Dunno if this is a common issue or not.

Thanks for the concise guide.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
I'm guessing you didn't flash the 5.2.0 STOCK RECOVERY ONLY zip in TWRP. I don't know how to fix this, or if it can be. Pls post in this thread. Notice that step 1 is same as what you just did. Say you're in bootloop after rebooting to recovery. I'd leave Fire plugged into power so battery doesn't die and hope that [MENTION=6680544]bibikalka[/MENTION] will be able to help. If you're still under warranty, Amazon will replace.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] ryanjbarba:
Will do. Not sure what went wrong; I followed the instructions to a T: flashed all 4 zips in order after wiping. All were successful. So I'm at a loss. Then again I'm totally new to this. Thanks!
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
It's possible the recovery file got corrupted during download. Stuff happens. It's the nature of the beast.

[edit] [MENTION=6978783]ryanjbarba[/MENTION]: What OS were you on? Did you by chance get an update in last couple days?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] massi38:
Hello,

I am french sorry for my english

I followed the tutoriel "C. Upgrade to Lollipop and Install Gapps and Xposed"

And My kindle Fire no boot/no start

Help me !

Thanks you
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] davigar:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3216817

Sorry
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] massi38:
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how to repair !! :crying::crying:

help me please :/
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] davigar:
there is no solution, possibly you will have to request a replacement

Enviado desde mi KFASWI mediante Tapatalk
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] sd_shadow:
5th Gen help thread is here

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/help

no root yet.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] massi38:
re

Okay thanks :)

Amazon accept remplace my kindle fire ! :D
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] Phweak:
Rooted my first HD6 fine (after a stupid mistake on my part, had to get it replaced) and then started the process to upgrade my daughter's. Her's took a lot longer to recieve the update so I kind of just forgot about it, glad to see in big bold letters to STOP, my question is, that PSA post about upgrading back to lollipop has me to believe that 4.5.3 rooted+ still works? As in, you can do everything BEFORE re-upgrading Lollipop? 5.0.1 ---> 4.5.3 ---> Gain root ---> Upgrade to 4.5.4 for full GApps? Or better off just leaving it at the developer preview for now before I touch anything. I doubt they'll easily replace another one without as much hassle if I brick another one :P
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
That's my understanding, too. You should be able to safely upgrade to 4.5.5, in fact, using bibikalka's guide. That said, I've seen no reports of anyone doing it yet, so hope [MENTION=6680544]bibikalka[/MENTION] sees this and will confirm.

(I'm sure Amazon wouldn't replace your replacement, but hey, this is a different tablet, right?) :D
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] bobthebuilder15:
how long is it suppose to take to boot up

---------- Post added at 10:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:46 PM ----------
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
Notice you deleted something. It's booted now? If not:

If you're booting dev preview downloaded by amazon and it hangs, hold down the volume-up and power buttons until you see "system recovery" screen. Choose "wipe data/factory reset," then "reboot system now." Give it time to reboot.

If you followed this guide and installed rooted lollipop (despite giant warning in OP), you're cooked. Contact Amazon for a replacement. :(
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] bobthebuilder15:
yeah i tried the rooted lollipop guide thing i followed everything correctly and now it wont turn on. but wtf it was worth a try lol:):):)
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] zavand:
For me it took quite a while to boot in for the first time, I'd give it at least 20-30 mins the first time, if it doesn't boot then clear cache and whatnot (there should be a post about it a few posts up). After its all done it doesn't take too long to boot.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] monkeymind:
I'm a little confused by the warning at the top of this thread - so is it safe to follow this method to root an un-tampered with kindle fire 7 hd?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] prostar:
Same question but Fire 6 HD. I have a new one that has never had anything done to it, except the OTA 4.5.4 update.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
No one should use this guide right now. It requires you to upgrade to OS 5 in TWRP after installing the latest developers preview. This currently causes hard bricks. More info here. We're hoping to capture this preview file so bibikalka can figure out the problem and we can start using this method again. For now, here are your choices:

OS 4.5.4 and greater can be rooted, but the highest OS that can be installed is 4.5.5. This does give you root and Gapps. See guide here.

OS 4.5.3 and below can be rooted directly (no need for the developer preview in order to downgrade), so either 4.5.5 or Lollipop can be installed. Use bibikalka's upgrade guides.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] monkeymind:
OS 4.5.4 and greater can be rooted, but the highest OS that can be installed is 4.5.5. This does give you root and Gapps. See guide here.

OS 4.5.3 and below can be rooted directly (no need for the developer preview in order to downgrade), so either 4.5.5 or Lollipop can be installed. Use bibikalka's upgrade guides.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for clarification. So if I'm running 4.5.5 I can root and install recovery? Can I install Lollipop or is that only on 4.5.3 and below?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
When starting from 4.5.5, you must install the developer preview so you can downgrade to 4.5.3. Once you have 4.5.3, you can root, install TWRP and then upgrade back to (rooted) 4.5.5, but you cannot upgrade to Lollipop. The latest developer preview introduced an incompatibility with the files we use to install Lollipop, and that incompatibility creates a brick.

People on OS 4.5.3 don't need to downgrade so they never install the developer preview. Thus the incompatibility issue is moot for them.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] tangonegr:
Ok so where can I get OS 5.0.n to download? I only see update-kindle-devpreview_ariel-20.5.2.2_user_522041550.bin available to download from the forums. Thanks
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
As it says in OP, this guide is on hold. Use the guide called "WORKS AGAIN !!! [How to] Install Lollipop [FireOS 5.2.2 u2], ROOT & GAPPS " It has links to all files.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
OK, this "newbie guide" for rooting never-rooted tablets is updated and open for business again.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] Shyamn:
update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin getting rejected for update

I am having Fire HD7 (5th generation) with Fire OS 5.0.1. I am still struggling with step A and trying to root the device.

I followed correctly all the steps.

1) Downloaded 4.5.3 bin file.

2) Restarted fire on recovery using "adb reboot recovery" command

3) Used volume buttons to select “apply update from ADB” and then press power.

4) Entered " adb sideload update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin"

In the CMD consol it displayed "Serving: enter: adb sideload update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin (~xx %) " and in my tablet it displayed 'Finding update package', 'Opening update Package', 'Verifying update package'. After this stage my tablet shows below message

'E: Failed to verify whole-file signature

E:signature verification failed

Installation aborted'

So what should i do now to downgrade it to 4.5.3?

Is there any other way to download google playstore and google apps in this tablet?

Thanks in advance for your valuable guidance and help.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
This is for 4th gen 2014 Fire HDs. You can't root with it. There's an xda forum for 2015 Fire 7.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] powerpoint45:
[MENTION=6058831]DoLooper[/MENTION] I think you meant "pm disable com.amazon.dcp" rather than "pm enable com.amazon.dcp"???
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
[MENTION=4469251]powerpoint45[/MENTION] Nice to see you around again! :) Actually, I'm having them enable dcp after blocking it in 4.5.3. I know it's weird, different OS and all, but the pm commands survive update to same OS and I wasn't sure if that was also true when going to different OS. Figured no harm if the command wasn't needed.

I've always disabled otaverifier (since 2013 KFHD) to block OTA and have never been clear about what dcp does--although I know it works. Which do you use? why? thx
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] dsilva:
New Fire 7 v 5

Hello,

Is possible to root the new Fire 7 (the cheaper one) v.5 ?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
No. Look here: http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] dsilva:
APK on Fire 5gen

Is there any way to install APK on the Fire 5 gen?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
Please post 5th gen questions in 5th gen forums

See my reply to your last post. All questions about 5th gen belong in those forums!
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] powerpoint45:
Thanks for the info! I never really looked into it that much. I just went along with what y'all were saying so ya I agree (:
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] jamiechoi02:
HELP!! Insufficient Space when flashing Gapps

As title. Using the pico (uni) already. How can I free space? I am still at the TWRP window.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] bibikalka:
You should flash make*space*zip from here :

http://xdaforums.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] psyentologist:
WARNING! (my failed root attempt, and proud owner of a brand new bricked Kindle) NOT!

A few things that I thought you all might want to know.

(1) The Kingroot windows app is in CHINESE, but the *.apk file, fortunately is in English. (Still though, some people may want to use the Windows application instead the Android port)

(2) The Lollipop 5.2.2 update 2 OTA Capture file is located off some server called "Mega" which REQUIRES YOU TO DOWNLOAD THEIR PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE JUST IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THIS *.bin file which seems critical to the root/update process. (SERIOUSLY guys! you expect us to install some garbage from some garbage file sharing server that's loaded with bload/spyware!?!?)

In my failed attempt to root my kindle, I made it all the way to the part where I actually attempt to root my device from the Kingroot file which I was able to install onto the device via the windows command prompt using the adb command, ONLY to get an ERROR message shortly after stating there was a network error and some other crap about getting the root method or something , I can't remember that part.

Long story short, I gave up on rooting my kindle (and I'm far above the "noob" level, and I GAVE UP) and so I proceeded to update my device again from the android 4.5.3 to 4.5.5 and VOILA : I now have a BRICKED KINDLE. The thing after supposedly downloading the updates, resets, but NEVER TURNS BACK ON. Despite all my best efforts to resuscitate my kindle, I failed.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND * NOT *ATTEMPTING THIS ROOT PROCESS UNLESS YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL, and have LOTS OF MONEY TO SPEND NEW TABLETS after BRICKING ALL YOUR OLD ONES.

Good Luck

-psy
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] petrieslast:
I'm a bit confused as I thought this guide would get me off FireOS so I followed it completely, but it seems like I am still on FireOS, just rooted, is that correct?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
Yes. Fire OS is Amazon's version of android and the Fire HDs can't run without it. With root, however, you can customize it in many ways, like being able to install the Play Store. To start customizing the UI, get a launcher from the Play Store. Nova's a good one to start with, but there are many. Also get the app "/system App Mover" and use it to make Nova a system app. (This will allow you to use widgets on your launcher.) Then disable the Fire launcher with the commands below and the tablet will feel much less Amazonian. :)

To disable stock launcher, from command window type:

adb shell

su

pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher

exit

exit
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] jayremmy@gmail.com:
I started this process awhile back, but stopped when everyone was bricking their devices. It looks like things have been sorted out. I'd like to try again, but the problem is I'm not exactly sure where I left off, so I'm not sure what the next step would be. Would you recommend I start over? If so, what steps would that require, i.e., how do I undo what I've done and start from the beginning.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
Are you rooted? And in settings/device options/system updates, what is the OS and build date?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] jayremmy@gmail.com:
I did root it with Kingroot. The OS is Fire OS 4.5.3. I'm currently installing the zips...

ok..successfully updated to Fire 5.0.1. Thanks for the easy to follow guide. I'm a little unclear on whether it's necessary to install HDXPosed?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] dredgingloam:
Hello. I followed the instructions and am at a loss. I have never rooted a device before, so I probably messed something up. I attempted to use Root Explorer, but I get an error message saying "Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your device." After doing a small amount of research I came across an app called "Root Checker" that I installed via USB and it is telling me that Root access is not properly installed on this device. It also says that my Android Version is 5.1. Any idea on what I did wrong and how to correct it.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
Did you finish all the steps, including installing and running the SuperSU app (step D-2)? Try that first. If SuperSu doesn't run, it means you missed the last step in TWRP (section C, step 3f) and are not rooted.

Make sure you can boot into recovery (adb reboot recovery) and post if you can't. If you can, try it again starting with step A-4. In TWRP, when you tap "boot, recovery" after the installs, swipe the slider to tell it you want supersu. :)

EDIT: [MENTION=7102880]dredgingloam[/MENTION] If you have to start again, when you install File Explorer and SuperSU apks (step D-2), use the -r option, like this:

adb install -r app_filename.apk
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] dredgingloam:
I definitely missed something with the actual rooting. Now that I am putting things back on here, I am having another issue. Root Explorer is working and everything seems good there, but I am having an issue in D3. Not sure if I should be performing those commands where I did the rest or what's up, but it is telling me that SecurityException: Permision Denial
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
when you type "adb shell" then "su" do you get a # prompt?
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] dredgingloam:
It did originally in A9, but now it doesn't.

adb shell

shell@ariel:/ $ su

1:shell@ariel:/ $

That is what pops up after each reiteration.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
Well, you're not rooted yet. After my reply to your first post, did you start over--or are you just now trying to install the supersu app? I'm afraid you'll have to try it again from booting to recovery per my first post. You did miss the last step in TWRP where you swipe the slider.

To explain a little: TWRP prompts you to install supersu. You swipe the slider to say yes, which basically maintains your root from Kingroot. Then at D-3 you install the SuperSU app and run it, causing it to update itself and make your root "solid." If you don't install supersu in TWRP, you lose root. And if you're not rooted, you can't install the app. Please keep me posted.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] dredgingloam:
Just went though ad did everything again, but it was finely successful. Thanks for the help.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] howzitnow:
factory reset

What happens if I do a factory reset after I'm rooted with lollipop? Will root survive? If yes, will a factory reset clear the google accounts so I can enter my husbands and not mine...I did the whole tutoral and THAT's the part I screwed up on LOL.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] DoLooper:
You won't lose root, but it won't fix the problem: Google simply won't let you change accounts. I would use the guide here to put TWRP on temporarily, and while in TWRP do a factory reset and reinstall Gapps. (Read the guide completely first so you understand how it works.) I think the reinstall will fix it. If it doesn't, you'll have to uninstall some apps and try again. Please post the result. Thanks.
[Fire HD 6 and 7 General] howzitnow:
I read thru that post. That's pretty advanced for me but I'm really good at following directions and if I can be made to feel more comfortable I'll give it a go!

This is the name of the file I used "update-kindle-full_ariel-20.5.2.2_user_522053520". That's the same as "5.2.2u2" right?

What is dd?

Unpack is just another way of saying unzip/extract, right?

Flash the exact same gapps file I did earlier?

I am simultaneously frightened, yet intrigued by scripts. I hope I don't chicken out.