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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Vasichko:
Well before posting I have been reading the Wiki and looking on this site. Just wanna make sure that I have it correct.

Im planning to use a Cingular 8525 on TMobile.

So first I would have to use the v3a unlocker.

Then it would be wise to make sure I have the latest and greatest radio flash for reception.

Then I can pretty much throw any ROM from any provider or source on the device that I want.

If I am missing something please let me know, Im still reading and learning.

Thanks.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
Welcome aboard Vasichko. Yeah, that's about the gist of it.

I'd recommend the 1.48 radio. But the quality can depend on your geographic location, so you may need to try a few different radio builds to see what works best for you.

But, all in all, you have the basics down. Just follow all the instructions with each step you take, and you'll do great. :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] JR_de:
Before you flash anything I'd recommend to flash Hard-SPL:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=296722

Here are some excellent instructions:

http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Vasichko:
Im in Dallas, TX, usually dont have any issues with reception with TMobile.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Vasichko:
Now if I do the HardSPL, should I do that first before attempting to unlock the SIM and CID?

Or, will the HardSPL unlock the SIM and CID for me?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
No,first step is to unlock it. You had that right. Use pof's v3a unlocker for that.

Second, HardSPL

Third, flash whatever ROM suits your mood for the day. ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Vasichko:
Thanks for the help guys. Did alot of reading and didnt know if I was going to have to wear a flame retardant suit when posting this.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Vasichko:
So is the HardSPL just a modified bootloader? Just from reading it this is what I am assuming.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] crazyut:
Essentially, yes, it is a modifiied bootloader. There are several versions (I have 3 myself that I keep on DVD). Like was said earlier, use the MR VANX guide.

I had the 8525 and switched to both the Softbank x01HT version and the Nokia N95.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Vasichko:
Any benefit of having the Softbank over the 8525 aside from the camera on the front?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] crazyut:
Softbank is very very very durable (the 8525 I used to have was broken after 1 drop from hip level); this phone has dropped 4 times on pavement and other than a few scratches, works and looks great.
[Honor 6, 6 Plus Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SIMBIOS:
which rom provides best performance for my lo4

can anybody tell me please
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DANIELTZ19:
I can't writing on rostta stone

Please if you know about this problem please tell me what to do

http://srv1.jpg.co.il/10/55ebef97008e8.jpg
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -V-O-Y-A-G-E-R-:
Try setting some other keyboard on your device. As if for some reason RosettaStone cannot access the keyboard.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DANIELTZ19:
Still not working
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funkia79:
Hello,

I'm french , sorry for my bad English.

My phone is stuck on the startup screen. (Rest loop)

I have already tried the recovery of origin but I 'm getting an error

"invalid partition settings " .

I search the image SP Flashtool compatible with my phone.

I have contact Archos but I 've no response from them.

All ideas are welcome.

Thank you!
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[General Topics] glasseffects:
Glad to see someone working in this direction! How did you root the device? I tried iRoot, Framaroot, the both failed. Avoided Kingo as it installs a mysterious and rather incompatible Su. Anyway, I flashed your recovery with SP Flash Tools and it works well. Haven't tried restore function.

Thanks for the development. Please update if the restore feature for Data works. Moreover, is there any possibility of TWRP on the device?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] EncryptedCurse:
Safestrap users, see ggow's thread instead.

Using draxie's tool (upHDX), I've created TWRP-friendly ZIPs of the stock firmware that leave the recovery and bootloader intact. Moreover, I've disabled OTA updates as well as lockscreen ads.

I'll try to keep this thread up-to-date should Amazon push any new versions. Feel free to make requests for any previous releases.

4.5.5 (user_455001320)

thor

apollo

Side note: if anyone's ever worked with the AROMA installer, shoot me a PM.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] FotixChiang:
That‘s really great.

Maybe someday we will have the whole family of TWRP flashable HDX Fire OS. :smile: :P

---

BTW

any way to root it?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] EncryptedCurse:
I think you should be able to just flash a SuperSU ZIP over it.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Excellent - Thank you!!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] bmccoy11:
I can't get this to work after wiping my system, dalvik cache, and cache partitions. It gets stuck at "Finishing startup..." or "Starting applications...".

Edit: Wiped /data and now it boots, but the setup screen force closes.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] EncryptedCurse:
Sorry, I didn't bother testing. Looks like I renamed one too many APKs that are required during setup.

I've uploaded the new versions (which should also disable lockscreen ads).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] bmccoy11:
Looks like my Kindle is softbricked, for now, at least. For some reason, USB storage no longer works on my HDX and neither of my PCs recognize it in recovery or fastboot mode. Could you tell me the APK you renamed so I can rename it back in TWRP?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] davekaz:
Anyone else having same issues?

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I

And mega app wants to be used to download this .. Thanks for keeping this great tab relative..I'll hold a spell until the wrinkles are worked out
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] EncryptedCurse:
Try removing the .bak extension on /priv-app/DeviceSoftwareOTAContracts.apk and /app/otaverifier.apk.

Everything is working fine on my end, so I'm not sure what else to tell you.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] bmccoy11:
I renamed those two applications back in TWRP, and it still isn't booting... :/
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
You may want to refocus your efforts on getting device to communicate with a host in fastboot and then repair (reflash) twrp from there. Assuming you have an unlocked bootloader as that was a prerequisite for previous steps. I know it sounds stupid but try switching USB cables; amazing how often that works. Also do the driver dance on your preferred host, get rid of any hubs, only use USB2 ports, etc. Anything to get it communicating again.

You'll need to research how to flash twrp from fastboot. This is obviously dangerous and to my knowledge has not been attempted on a HDX. Theoretically possible and one of the many reasons for running with an unlocked bootloader. Good luck.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] texmexdud:
I have an unlocked bootloader (Apollo, have been running on 14.3.1.0 in a safestrap slot for the past two years, waiting for unlock, then flashed the bootloader update to 14.3.2.3 and TWRP 2.8.7.0), I did a basic wipe in TWRP, then flashed this ROM via TWRP, but after rebooting, then connecting to WiFi and entering my Amazon registration info, it asks for language selection then starts the normal UI temporarily then immediately goes back to asking for language selection, repeating over and over.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] davekaz:
Davey

126 did it work for you. Love to try it
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Not yet - waiting for reported issue(s) to play out. Currently on Nexus v4 (v2 prior) and not missing out any Amazon functionality so would only flash this to confirm install procedures and basic functionality. Personal preference item; I understand some prefer FireOS UI and don't need access to Google Play/Services.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] davekaz:
Same I was just curious. I was on v4 and loving it but google services updated and started crashing continually so im on slim and besides Bluetooth issues its great. Thanks for reply
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] _Alex_:
adb works IN twrp, so as long as you have working adb and twrp, you can adb push a new zip to /sdcard to install...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] bmccoy11:
Of course, I've already tried ADB and fastboot. It won't show up in the device manager at all, I've tried different USB cables, different PCs, I even disassembled it to make sure the connections from the back plate to the mainboard were good. My mainboard must be bad.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] _Alex_:
I just looked at the apollo image zip and noticed that the modem is still installed from the updater script... (hmm, your 4.5.2 for Thor also has the modem install too). I was just about to test drive this too, but I'm not up for modem backups tonight.

Has anyone ever gotten this to work?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
As an aside I'm running v4 with the latest Google Services (7.8.99) and have not experienced any problems. FCs, etc are rare.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] jeryll:
Just FYI [MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION] flashing TWRP from fastboot is the easiest task that can be done with working fastboot (plus in case of HDX with unlocked bootloader, which is necessary). I did flash TWRP several times via fastboot just to confirm to me that I have unlocked bootloader...

fastboot flash recovery recovery_image_name.img

Obviously there is a lot of space for user error (faulty usb cable, corrupt download, drunk dude trying to do something he seen, hear, watched somewhere, etc.), and that is what is really dangerous here... irresponsible peoples trying to do something they do not understand (at least partially)...

Sorry, I often include screenshots to prove my assertions, but right now I am not in the mood to fight again with fastboot drivers for windows, which are probably live their own life thinking "G**O user, we are not going to flash ANYTHING today!" :p
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] texmexdud:
Back to getting this ROM to run correctly, I found that I was able to turn off my wifi router so that the Kindle would no longer keep trying to complete the registration, then tell the Kindle to complete the setup later, it would go ahead and start! I could then turn put it in airplane mode. However, I have been unsuccessful in installing ES File explorer (tried using adb install, and while it said it was successful, the app does not show up on the Kindle, even after rebooting) hoping to get something installed that would allow me to edit the files to stop OTA updates.

Any ideas of how to stop OTA updates so I can turn wireless back on to complete the registration with Amazon?

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Now, what files to change to stop OTA updates? /system/priv-app/DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk has already been renamed to a .bak file (oh, and DeviceSoftwareOTAContracts.apk has NOT been renamed, as was erroneously noted in an earlier post). Otacerts.zip was already renamed to a .bak file as well.

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I meant to mention that I finally was able to get ES File Explorer loaded and working by adb install, but I had to do a factory reset through TWRP to get it to install correctly.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Bear6009:
Hey

I just got my boot loader unlocked and am looking forward to having a sanitized Fire OS.

Though i may not have much to offer here in this thread, (as I am the noob that half knows what he's doing) I would be happy to be a tester, if that would be of any benefit.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] texmexdud:
Success! I guess the factory reset did the trick, but I now have this ROM successfully working. After double checking that the correct files were renamed to hopefully prevent an OTA update, I turned airplane mode back off, went into settings and restarted the registration and everything went smoothly! Only problem was since I had sideloaded ES File Explorer, it said it had to be updated because the original one was not signed (it was a newer version than the latest one available in the Amazon store). So,..... I think it is working okay. If any issues arise, or if I get OTA'ed I will report back.

Next to try GAPPS.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
[MENTION=3370844]jeryll[/MENTION] - lol! Thanks for brightening my (otherwise miserable) day on two fronts:

- confirming flashing twrp from fastboot on a HDX with an unlocked bootloader is fast/easy and including the commands to do so

- some fine humor on how people get themselves in trouble!

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Great! Glad it worked.

For the benefit of those who may stumble upon this tread: A factory reset in twrp is completely different from a similarly named action invoked from the native HDX recovery menu. The former decisively wipes the Data, Cache and Dalvik partitions which usually beneficial/mandatory when flashing a new rom. The latter has an undefined scope but appears to wipe at least the data partition. Unfortunately, it often has undesirable side effects ranging from 'nothing' to soft bricking the device. A factory reset from the native recovery menu should only be done as a last resort or when instructed by an experienced HDX dev/tweaker.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] memeticadama:
Derp, wrong thread.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] texmexdud:
UPDATE: All was working fine with this 4.5.5 stock flashable ROM on my unlocked FHDX Apollo, but for some reason Amazon Instant Video has now stopped working. Any ideas as to why, or what to try to get it working again? Was there an Amazon update recently that might have required a new registration (or re-registration) with Amazon?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] diggitydogg:
You think loading this and removing root and SS is good enough to send it back to Amazon for warranty replacement?

EDIT: N/M I meant to post this in the SS version of this thread. Derp.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Yes - Amazon does not appear to inspect (or at least call out) returned devices with non-standard configs.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] donharden2002:
Is this safe to flash now?

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Amazon doesn't have a service department, basically anything that gets returned gets recycled I believe.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
It is my understanding the vast majority of returned Amazon devices (tablets, phones, echo, etc) are refurbished which then go out as warranty replacements and occasionally sold direct. A small number are likely inspected further to identify failure trends. I doubt there is any effort to examine customizations as that could get into a legal grey area if there is user 'data' on the device. A full wipe is probably one of the first steps taken. That's the way many depots operate.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] texmexdud:
Still waiting, hoping someone will give me some suggestions as to why Amazon Instant Video would stop working with this ROM installed on my unlocked Apollo. All other Kindle functions seem to work fine, but attempting to run video's results in an "unknown error."
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
- uninstall Amazon store/marketplace and instant video apps

- install Amazon underground app

- navigate to instant video section; app will prompt to install any missing components

That's Amazon's Rx. On various devices (including non-Amazon) I have needed to install an older version of the instant video app to get results. Currently using v3.0.57.32901 on thor w/Nexus v4. Not your device or rom but closest match on my current HDX builds.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] donharden2002:
Possibly a dumb question but ive gotten this to flash on my appolo but keep getting stuck at the darn language selection screen. Will finish the setup but after a second or 2 goes back to the language selection screen?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
This annoyance is typically resolved by sideloading an alternative launcher (Apex, Nova) via tether using 'adb install <package>'. You may have to reboot immediately after. When your device fires back up it will be using the launcher just installed. Hit the 'home' button to restart the default launcher. Should fix the problem. If not try to fiddle with moving through the language selection screen while the alternative launcher is active. Just remember the default launcher will restart if you hit the home key. Rather annoying.

Don't forget to enable 'usb debugging' in settings which I believe you can access from the language selection screen. Otherwise adb install won't work.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Samson Lau:
Is it possible to make a same thing but for firmware 4.5.2 instead of 4.5.5?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] EncryptedCurse:
Of course, but why? What's wrong with 4.5.5?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Samson Lau:
Dear Friend,

4.5.5 is nothing wrong, but due to 4.5.2 root is more easy than 4.5.5. Could you please kindly tell me how to do?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] EncryptedCurse:
You don't need to use any app (e.g. KingRoot) to gain root access. Just flash a SuperSU zip from TWRP.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Samson Lau:
Thanks. It's work :o
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] drftboi:
Hello, any chance for 4.5.5.1 twrp flash able stock rom? Thanks.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Samson Lau:
Hi,

How can I back to totally stock OS? (Means no TWRP recovery)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DroidDogg:
- rename /system/etc/security/otacert.old to otacert.zip to be able to run OTA updates ask well as the other 2 .bak files in the system/priv-app remove .bak

FIGURED IT OUT F YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH TOOK READING like 30 threads..... and a lot of hours
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Thanks for sharing. This file (and the others) were not supposed to be renamed in the Safestrap compatible version of 4.5.2. Something to make note of. If you flashed one of the images from this thread via Safestrap v4 then that's new territory as these images were intended for use with native TWRP.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] talkslow4me:
I have a roote kindle HDX 7.

How do i install the TWRP?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Root is irrelevant. What version of FireOS is/was installed?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] talkslow4me:
4.5.5.1.

Downloaded TWRP, no idea which APK to use to install
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
Can't install/use TWRP as bootloader is unlockable with FireOS > 3.2.6. Rollback not possible; device will brick.

Install Safestrap v4, launch app, install Safestrap recovery, reboot device, enter Safestrap recovery environment. While it looks like TWRP it offers none of the protections as it runs within the System partition. Device must be bootable to utilize Safestrap. Things to know:

- only use Kitkat roms specifically designed for SS v4 (cm11 or HDX Nexus)

- do not use secondary slots with SS v4; everything happens in the stock slot

- no adb access to SS v4; all required files must be on device

- always keep a recovery zip (rom) in the root of sd card (see previous point)

- never access stock recovery menu with SS v4 recovery installed; stock reset will brick device

Ask questions if unsure; better than a brick. :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] talkslow4me:
Thanks.

This is EXACTLY what I needed.

Kind of confused since this is a HDX message board. And everyone is at the same version number. I have Fire HDX 4.5.5.1...im sure 99% of this forum have the same exact thing.

Why are there dozens of files to download from and 100s of messages to pour over? I spent days looking over everything.

And basically all i needed to do in the end is download a zip and a single apk?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
- Your small corner of the world is not representative

- Many older and/or previously modded devices can utilize TWRP and and a wider selection of custom roms. Primary knowledge base comes from those contributors

- Boards are maintained by unpaid volunteers who unselfishly share their time/talents and happen to have other lives

- Suggest the Genius Bar if seeking a more refined experience
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] Soulreaver1993:
Can I flash Gapps with a stock rom?

Im on TWRP 3.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
In general, no - especially with FireOS v4. It can be made to work but not well. Akin to walking a cat.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
[MENTION=7477639]talkslow4me[/MENTION]

FYI - the following information is now obsolete following a couple of recent 'discoveries' by other contributors:

- bootloader can now be unlocked on ANY 3rd gen HDX yielding access to the full suite of custom roms including Lollipop and Marshmallow based variants

- adb access for file transfer can be realized in Safestrap v4; relief for devices with a non-bootable rom (Safestrap v4 recovery must be accessible)

Look around the forums if interested in bootloader unlock or adb access from Safestrap v4.

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@EncryptedCurse

Hi - I am looking for TWRP flashable versions of FireOS 4.5.5.1 which is the last rootable build. Another contributor with an unlocked bootloader (TWRP 3.0.2 installed) is looking to roll back to FireOS 4.x and then install Safestrap v4 (don't ask - there's a good reason). Using a flashable version of 4.5.5.1 sans bootloader/recovery seems the most expeditious path. Can't use pure stock due to the potential of bricking given the presence of a custom recovery.

Are you still in the business of cranking out TWRP flashable builds of FireOS? I do not believe the contributor could work through Draxie's tool. Thanks in advance.

-Davey126
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] litan1106:
Any chance of TWRP flashable zip for 4.5.5.2? Thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] DB126:
The individual who was producing these has not frequented the HDX forums of late. However, you can roll your own using the tool linked in the OP.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Android Development] tvd0405:
I have an unlocked boot loader but could not flash this rom due to symlinks failed. Has anyone successfully flashed this rom?