yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] br0adband:
Well yes, I ended up using 4.5.2 because that's what Firerooter will download natively, but of course that's not the latest and yes I know about that other link to use the same process (with 4.5.5) and then alter the filename to 11.4.5.2 and Firerooter will go from there. I did notice that on 4.5.2 I was able to sign into my Google account but the Play Market was somewhat half working, reboots didn't change anything, etc. So now I'm aware of the issue with 4.5.2.

The issue now is that when I try to do the whole process again with the actual 4.5.5 bin file renamed to 4.5.2 is that it just kinda gets to a point where it never finishes. This 4th attempt I'm working on now has been going for 25 mins and it's just not happening. If I do the "scrap everything start clean" and download everything a second time including 4.5.5 and rename that to 11.4.5.2.bin and use it as required it still just gets to a point where it hangs.

Not exactly sure what the hell is going on so I'm going to scrap it one last time and give the 4.5.5 install one last attempt, if that fails then I'll just take a break and wait while doing some more research.

Thanks for the responses.

EDIT:

Well I got impatient and did the scrap everything and it still got stuck. So I mentally retraced my steps from when it was successful for the 4.5.2 clean one (meaning Fireroot downloaded that directly and not me using 4.5.5 renamed) and realized that I did a reboot of the laptop beforehand. It figures that since I missed it I'll reboot the laptop and make that final attempt to do the 4.5.5 renamed to 4.5.2 install and sure enough it worked. Not sure what's going on because I did verify nothing was running, not adb, not fastboot, etc, nothing related to the device itself.

I can't say why it worked after I did a laptop reboot but it did so, right now it's up and running, shows 4.5.5 under System Updates, has Xposed active and the modules working, Superuser works fine, and so on and so forth. Odd, but that's how it goes sometimes.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
copied from other thread
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoLooper:
Rename extension of /system/priv-app/DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to .apkoff
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _RumRunner_:
Thank You so much!!!

Dern thing has been driving me nuts for the past 3 weeks LOL.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] br0adband:
Since I'm on a roll these days I might as well as the most obvious question 'cause in all the reading I've done so far I still can't seem to get a grip on this one aspect:

Can the Soho make use of custom ROMs? Everything I see with respect to the 2nd bootloader setup is related to the Tate, not the Soho, so before I go any further with this experimentation I need to figure that one out for sure since I'd prefer not to hose this device now that it's working. I can't stand Amazon's OS, that much is obvious so, if it's possible to get CM11 or CM12 on here I would like to know - I'm not asking for a step by step, that much I can figure out for myself as time passes with the info in this forum obviously, I'm just asking IF it's possible to get CM11 or CM12 on it because as I noted all the info seems to be about the Tate variant and I have the Soho (confirmed multiple times so far, and I just backed up all the partitions on the device and the shell prompt shows shell@soho so that's confirmed).

I love XDA, I really do, but sometimes even for a relatively experienced person like myself (been flashing devices for 15+ years now, hundreds of 'em) sometimes the treasure trove of info becomes an "overload" of sorts and makes it difficult to actually find that one little tidbit of info that someone is looking for. I hate asking for help, I really do, I find that I'm usually the one providing it, but in this situation I figured there are people vastly more experienced with these Kindles (which I don't particularly like to be honest, I prefer B&N Nook hardware but they're basically dead nowadays since B&N uses Samsung tablet hardware now) so for once I decided to just ask.

Thanks again for any responses...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
no custom recoveries, no custom roms
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
see https://docs.google.com/document/d/1flhQjVTm_NBfCuu1xNATpx4eSSwpYMhqETftnMHTlrQ/edit?hl=en&forcehl=1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] br0adband:
Ah well, was fun while it lasted. Guess I'll toss it up on craigslist today and see who might bite on it. Considering I paid $5 for it I'm guessing a profit is definitely in sight. ;)

Thanks for your assistance, sd_shadow.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Use the drivers in post 3
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gruby4D:
Hello, I have the kindle fire HD 3rd gen. In the past I tried to root it, but I had no luck, I do not have a fastboot cable and I did not quite understood how to get one. I did however tried kingroot after someone's advice here (yes IK about the malware, but I was told that once it's rooted I can clean it all up. I have no data on the kindle anyway). It's been some time since then, Kingroot never worked in the past. I came back now and dug the tablet up. One of the issues i had then, the tablet was self updating without my knowledge and there was some firmware for only older versions if i Understood everything correctly. The tablet was offline for probably 2 years now, so are there methods now to root it and clean it up or is the fastboot cable always required. Thanks in advance.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Nothings changed that I know of.

You can make your own Fastboot cable,

What is a Fastboot Cable?

or buy one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYVEM1I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A14L2IPQKNJPJ2&psc=1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Owne3d:
Hey, I have received a kindle from my cousin she cannot turn on her kindle.

I have been charging it for a while, unforunately i am unable to turn it on once its plugged in to the laptop it constantly plays the plug in and disconnect usb sound. nothing on the screen.

I have tried most of the things i could've done on android device last resort would be actually checking for a hardware fault
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ayub8855:
First of all, i dont have Fastboot cable and even can't find one coz that particluar cable is not available in Pakistan. Anyhow, i have orderd one from USA but that is still on the way. i think i will have it till 25th of Jan. I m new to Kindle Fire Hd devices. I m trying to unlock the bootloader of my Kindle Fire HD 7 3RD Gen its KFSOWI. I searched many threads, specially, the ones on XDA Forum but non could help me. Can Any one provide me with a detailed instruction on how to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP and ROMS. The required Files' links will be appreciated. Waiting for the reply experts.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AstralA:
I got twrp installed after cobbling a fastbooty cable.

Now I get to explore the custom os/rom options.

Can anybody run down the options?

If I understand correctly I can choose from cm12.0 or android 5 lollipop.

Or

Everolv 7 android 7.

But 1 of these lacks native audio or video drivers?

Seems weird thatd be tough to implement since the soho has dolby driver by default.

But im a total noob. But did notice dolby when reading system files.

Anyway if anyone can catch me up on whats what with audio and video for custom installs.

This will be my first custom install and I need my hand held

Are there more than those 2 options?

But most interested in the differences related to audio/video.

Thanks in advance and sorry if this has been asked but after reading 27 pages in the twrp topic by spudo im not sure I can read 10 more pages and keep track.

And thanks for all the helpful info and resources from before. I found myself revisiting this thread many times along the way. Well done and informative/concise.

Edit: https://xdaforums.com/t/unlocked-ro...indle-fire-hd-7-3rd-generation.3618489/page-5

Well shucks. Headphone jack doesnt work on evervolv 7.

Or from what I read it doesnt. Or intermittently?

Thats a deal breaker in a way. Would really like headphone jack to work.

And usb otg not working? Thats important to me also... looking grim so far...

I was most excited for evervolv 7 but with random soft reboots it sounds like itd be pointless to even try it.

Really finding this confusing.

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-official-cm12-1-kfire-hd-7-lp-5-1-x-2015-06-24-alpha.2985280/

So thats for tate? Not soho?

https://xdaforums.com/t/custom-rom-for-kfhd7-soho.3130669/

And this, but theres no input so have no idea what installing this would entail.

Or even who made it. Edit3: this is what spudowiar had made it seems. But the link is 404. I managed to get a copy though. But this is what lacks video/audio excluding apps with built in decoders. https://github.com/saleemrashid/android_device_amazon_soho

https://xdaforums.com/t/bootloader-...-kfirehd-7-06-24-cm12-1-twrp-2-8-7-0.2128848/

I just want something newer than kitkat that has working sound. Finding any functional apps for kitkat is rare or impossible.

But read someone warn flashing cm 12.1 for tate would brick soho.

Hmm *scratching chin* no idea what to do.

2nd edit: using search thread helps.

Found this nexus rom inthe 3rd gen soho topic(post #276). Saw others saying they were running it.

But visiting the thread only mentions ford/austin. The rom hosted only eludes to ford/austin.

Now im even more confused lol.

https://xdaforums.com/t/discontinued-rom-unlocked-ford-austin-fire-nexus-rom-26-may-2019.3300714/
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wayne8991:
I don't know if anyone is going to be able to help me, but I'm trying to find the stock Shop Amazon app to fix a mistake I made with my Kindle years ago. I installed a later version of the app, and the shop button doesn't work properly anymore. Been trying to find it for a while now, and I haven't found anything. Even the firmware updates don't have it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddvche:
could you explain why it is hard to make one for soho.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
bootloader doesn't allow unsigned recovery to be flashed
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monkeymind:
Where can I find out about rooting kindle fire 7 hd 2014 running 4.5.5? Have searched various threads to no avail...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
HOW TO ROOT THE LATEST 11.4.5.5 OS USING FIREROOTER
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monkeymind:
Is the 11.4.5.5 the same as 4.5.5?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
yes if it says

Your device is running Fire OS 4.5.5

it's full name is

update-kindle-11.4.5.5_user_455001820
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuxda26:
kindle fire hd 3rd gen

Hi I have a kindle fire hd 3rd gen its for my son and I want it on android as he uses that on my tablet and is use to it. Its running os 4.5.5 had a look around and found its a pain to root etc could someone please point me in the right direction?

Thank You Stu.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
3 posts up
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuxda26:
I'll need to buy a fastboot cable to do it?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
yes, you need a fastboot cable

some links in my list

Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Please read links in this thread
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wooglin:
Wi-Fi suddenly stopped working?

Hi there,

I have a Kindle Fire HD 7" (3rd gen/soho) that will not enable Wi-Fi. It's completely stock- never rooted or flashed with another ROM, but after around 2 months of inactivity (i.e. it's been in a drawer), the Wifi has stopped working when I powered it on this morning.

Going to Settings > Wi-Fi shows

Wi-Fi MAC Address

Unavailable

The Wi-Fi On/Off switch will flip to "ON" when I click it, but then it never shows any available networks, and after about 60 seconds, it shuts back off.

Did a factory reset (3x), and the problem hasn't corrected itself.

Did an off-the-air update by manually downloading the update binary for 4.5.5 from the Amazon website, copying it to /sdcard/, and then Applying the Update. The update was successful, but did not solve the problem.

Amazon Customer Service told me that since it's been more than a year since I activated the device, that it's out of warranty and just offered to sell me a replacement soho at a "discounted price of $139" (really? I could get the newest HD 8 for $149!)

Any suggestions anyone else might have? Did I just have a sudden hardware failure with the chip? (Bluetooth still working fine)

Thanks!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoLooper:
Since it's never been modded in any way, your diagnosis sounds as likely as anything! Might also want to ask at KFSOWI modding on G+
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
not sure how the WiFi antenna is connected, could be a loose connection, or corrosion.

The Mac address error, could be the partition that the Mac address is saved is corrupt.

There is a fix for the kindle fire 1, but it required a custom Recovery, I think.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuxda26:
Ive got a little problem ive done the firerooter thing says Booted successfully but also says i have to install google nexus adb driver i'm stuck now.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_4My3JJRApsHv0PtdfGBslVWSSA43kO5RvYya96hyQg
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuxda26:
cheers for the links installed what I needed but still on booted successfully screen and firerooter says I need a fastboot cable now. firerooter says its rooted now though.

---------- Post added at 03:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:41 PM ----------

edit - done now what andriod os does anyone recommend?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1flhQjVTm_NBfCuu1xNATpx4eSSwpYMhqETftnMHTlrQ
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuxda26:
I sorted it cheers
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
you see this?

[UNLOCK] KFSOWI Bootloader Unlock by spudowiar
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
Fire Stuck on Fire is Upgrading

I have a 3rd generation Kindle Fire HD 7. A few months ago I rooted it with Kingo root. After a new software version was released, I think it was 4.5.4, when I turn on my Fire it is stuck on "Fire is upgrading" and "Starting applications". I got a fast boot cable, and can get it into fast boot mode, but my computer doesn't recognize it, so I can communicate with it. Do I have any hope of recovering this device, or is it permanently bricked?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
did you install drivers?

if so check device manager, likely need to select fire tablet

update driver, select drivers installed on computer

adb interface
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
Yes, Windows Device Manager shows it as a Kindle Fire with Android ADB Interface under that. When the fast boot cable is connected, the screen shows "fastboot Kindle Fire". When I do a adb devices command, it doesn't show any devices connected.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
adb commands don't work in fastboot mode, use

fastboot devices
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
Fastboot devices returns nothing. Also, if I boot normally and then do an adb devices commend, it shows up as unatuhorized..
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
try

fastboot -i 0x1949 devices
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
OK, that returns "fastboot"
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
That's not a good return/reply

could be a drivers issue, hardware (cable, port...),

adb/fastboot version?

could try

fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
OK, that returns Soho-PVT-Prod-07

Looks like adb/fastboot version is 24.4.1 and SDK Platform Tools is 23.0.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
should be able to use Firerooter now, or

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=64129457

[UNLOCK] KFSOWI Bootloader Unlock and TWRP
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
Thanks for the help! I am finally able to see something on the Fire other than "Fire is upgrading". It lives!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
Well, i thought every thing was good. But now every time I reboot the Fire, it boots into TWRP recovery. Even selecting reboot and system in TWRP causes it to reboot into recovery. The only way I have found to get it to boot normal again is to go through the entire firerooter process. Am I missing something?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
sounds like stock rom is not bootable, could be bad download, or just bad install.

I would redownload firmware, and compare md5 checksums

firmware can be reinstalled just using twrp, change .bin to .zip

connect to pc

in Twrp: Mount>check mtp (if not checked already)

you should get a removable disk popup

copy update.zip to kindle

then install update.zip
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spudowiar:
I'm the creator of the unlock method, I didn't realise this thread existed! In the future, for things related to the unlock and TWRP, feel free to post in that thread. The bootlooping was a known issue that I fixed a few days ago, if you were to install the latest update (always assume instructions have changed) you would not see this issue.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
spudowiar, are you referring to the thread previously referenced ? If so, it say I can't post in that thread as a newbie. I do have questions however.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spudowiar:
Messaging the mods about making that thread a sticky is on my to-do list so I'll also ask if they can allow noobs to post in it. But yeah, I've subscribed to this thread now so you can ask me questions on here.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
OK, thanks. So, as you already know, my Fire boots fine after going through the FireRooter process as explained in the other thread. The only step that didn't work was side loading the SuperSU update, which results in error: closed. I tried re-downloading the SuperSU update zip file, but got the same results.

Based on your advice, I went back to the other thread and re-downloaded all the files to be sure I had the latest versions. While I was sideloading the Fire OS 4.5.5 file it gave me an error. I ignored the error and continued with the steps. This time the SuperSU zip file sideloaded fine. Tried re-downloading the OS 4.5.5 file with the same results. When the Fire re-booted it went to the Amazon screen with the orange underline and stayed there; would not finish booting. Tried using the original Fire OS 4.5.5 that I had downloaded on Dec 7th, and it loaded fine, but again the SuperSU file wouldn't load.

Tried the original exploit file with the original OS 4.5.5 file, and now I am back to the Fire boots into TWRP recovery if I turn it off and back on.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtolli:
Woo hoo, think I got it now. Not exactly sure how I did it, but I can turn it off and on and it boots normal. Even got the SuperSU file to side load. The problem with that is I wasn't waiting for TWRP to finish flashing the OS. Thanks again for all the help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
did you create thread as a DevDB if so there are 3 different option for replying

Filtering Off allowed all members to post even if they have less than 10 posts

Filtering On Members with less than 10 post automatically, posted in a Q&A thread

Filtering On (Custom) OP can Select an existing Q&A thread, for members with less than 10 posts

which option did you select?

I would like to know if they are working correctly.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spudowiar:
I didn't create it as DevDB so I'm hoping that when I get round to asking the mods, they can change it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wooglin:
Hey all.

I was able to root my device per the instructions in http://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hd...der-unlock-t3262770/post64129457#post64129457

I still can't the wifi to enable, and from other searches, I've tried the following:

shell@soho:/ $ idme print
Reading idme data ...
Could not open /dev/block/mmcblk0boot0!
Can't read the idme.

I can read the idme with root permissions

shell@soho:/ $ su
root@soho:/ # idme print
Reading idme data ...
version: 1.2
boardid: 8080700000000010
serial: 00D2070834070GJU
mac: 00BB3A099E2C
sec: VT3VLDIDZASGTHTG476A
bt: 00BB3A383DE4
pid: 3273342503833
pid2: 038070013393079E
bootmode: 1
postmode:
root@soho:/ #

The MAC address listed when running idme as root is correct, as shown in netcfg

root@soho:/ # netcfg
ip6tnl0 DOWN 0.0.0.0/0 0x00000080 00:00:00:00:00:00
wlan0 DOWN 0.0.0.0/0 0x00001002 00:bb:3a:09:9e:2c
sit0 DOWN 0.0.0.0/0 0x00000080 00:00:00:00:00:00
p2p0 DOWN 0.0.0.0/0 0x00001002 00:90:4c:33:22:11
lo UP 127.0.0.1/8 0x00000049 00:00:00:00:00:00

Any other suggestions from anyone?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
I would use the report post button, and ask the minimum post count restriction be removed.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spudowiar:
After stumbling across the "Import Thread" button, it's now DevDB with no filtering (we're open for noobs! Although prepare to be flamed if you don't read the first post properly)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
do you have a fastboot cable?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wuffles:
I do indeed, used it to root the device a couple of years ago. It's been fine, I pulled it off a shelf earlier and and thought to myself (after trying to update Titanium Pro and failing because of the whole Android Market not working on the devices (before anyway)) there must be a stock Android for these by now. It's been years.

I haven't used it for ages though, so I suppose I won't miss it, really. Annoying though.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
guessing it's hard bricked,

you tried fastboot devices command?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wuffles:
adb reboot-bootloader

error: no devices found

It's had it mate, but cheers for showing an interest.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
yah that's not a fastboot command

abd only works with rom or recovery

if you have a fastboot cable use fastboot devices
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wuffles:
Sorry, wrong clip.

fastboot reboot-bootloader

< waiting for any device >
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
does it show up in Device Manager, if not it isn't going to do anything

if it does, as what?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wuffles:
Not on Windows so couldn't tell you.

I've given up on it, cheers anyway.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mazzod:
info for xposed framework on 4.5.5

Hi guys I'll ask if there's a way to have xposed framework on last 4.5.5 FireOS. I tried all the apk on Xposed thread but nothing.

Thanks! :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mazzod:
NVM, with this modded apk (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64063168&postcount=62) I have solved the problem :good:

Thanks