yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] diegocr:
Original boot.img is signed.

Maybe USB cable, port or drivers ?

https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/nexus/RNtlupDTnBQ
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
try

fastboot -i 0x1949 boot boot.img
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DiegoED:
Script Testers

I want to test the script.

Device Info: Fire HD 8 Gen 5 (THEBES)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rikski:
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Hi,

Thanks both of you for your input. After ensuring using the latest google drivers and further with the "-i 0x1949" instruction added to the fastboot command. Unfortunately no luck.

Still the same output from fastboot after downloading the boot.img files (original and modified) with output of "OKAY, Booting... FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))", but if I try the TWRP recovery (as stated previously in this thread) it gladly accepts the file (as in OKAY, booting... and OKAY, Finished) - but unfortunately then boots straight back into Fire instead of TWRP, where it states "Installing the latest software" (is this some Amazon protection that something is altered in memory and thus forces a re-install of latest software backup from somewhere??).

I have been playing around with Firmware for years on XDA and am quite familiar with USB drivers and general fastboot commands (e.g. fastboot oem unlock - as in the google devices of past). But it would appear Amazon have incorporated some mechanism to check for security bypassing.

Anyway thought I would report back, although nothing really positive other than the apparent "OKAY,OKAY" on TWRP although fails to boot it.

Thanks again

Rikski

:highfive:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
We get installing the latest software, after using twrp with the 2015 7" fire also
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
PM sent
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Black Hawk90:
Any updates?

Gesendet von meinem KFTBWI mit Tapatalk
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
unfortunately no, doesn't look like even stock.img(s) can be booted in fastboot mode
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Is there any other possible alternatives or options to get it to fastboot or are new . imgs what's needed?

Sitting here with an HD 10 tablet, would love to utilize it's power with a different OS/UI.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
no progress that I know of

likely will need a bootloader unlock or a bootstrap like safestrap
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] diegocr:
Try k4y0z method, only boot, don't flash lk image

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/root-t3272362
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
there's a .bat version here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=64348978
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hobbit19:
hd8

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]

Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\User>cd c:/

c:\>cd adb

c:\adb>adb reboot-bootloader

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

c:\adb>fastboot oem append-cmdline "androidboot.unlocked_kernel=true"

...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.023s

c:\adb>fastboot oem append-cmdline "androidboot.unlocked_kernel=true"

...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.024s

c:\adb>fastboot oem append-cmdline "androidboot.unlocked_kernel=true"

...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.024s

c:\adb>fastboot oem append-cmdline

...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.018s

c:\adb>
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Black Hawk90:
Same for me:

HD 10

Fire OS 5.1.1
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jamesmyo415@gmail.com:
any update for hd 10 root?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
not that I know of
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nunook:
I was given a hd10 for Christmas and have been looking at different post. Does anyone know the difference in hardware and firmware from the hd10 and the 2015 7" kindle. Seems like our fastboot is missing commands. If we can flash the fastboot portion of the firmware from the 7" maybe all these commands will work and then we can boot twrp
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] madsc13n41s4:
Or someone needs to be willing to break down the root for the 7" and just rework it for the HD 8/10 with proper fastboot commands, right?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nyln:
I am interested in participating in any tests you may have. I have been working on getting a custom launcher without root and have made a little progress. If anyone is interested in helping me make it work send me a PM.

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I think the reason it does not work is the fact that HD 8 can not get to the fastboot screen properly.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
I have a fire HD 10 in working order, not sure what help I could provide. I'm willing to work with anyone if you need to run tests or installs on it too. Thanks.

-RJ
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nyln:
I have successfully found a way to change the default launcher on all Fire models, no root required!

http://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288192

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this :).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hobbit19:
http://perception-point.io/2016/01/...f-a-linux-kernel-vulnerability-cve-2016-0728/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nyln:
This exploit seems like it would work, but I am too noobish to understand how to put it into action. I am willing to risk my device if someone puts it together.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] schr01:
I can confirm that with the latest KingRoot apk on my HD8 (5th Generation) the rooting worked. I had to try the rooting search option several times. But I had success.

I think that are good news!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cultofrobots:
If you could, would you please tell us the KingRoot.apk version number you used and possibly provide a link? Also, what fire OS version is on your HD8? Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] schr01:
I downloaded the last version of KingRoot apk from http://www.kingroot.net/

On my HD8 is running the OS Amazon firmware 5.1.1.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
great someone want to try installing opengapps with FlashFire?

www.opengapps.org : arm, 5.1.1, mini or smaller (might want to start with pico)

How to Use FlashFire App

don't try any of the roms for the 7in, unless you don't care if you brick.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nyln:
I am trying right now! If this works that would be amazing! I tried KingRoot a few weeks ago and it failed, hopefully it works!

---------- Post added at 11:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:53 PM ----------

It worked, KingRoot successfully rooted my Kindle Fire HD 8!

---------- Post added at 11:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:39 PM ----------

If you explain what this is and the risks involved, I will be willing to help you. (I have an HD 8)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
Flashfire is an app that can flash files to a device without a custom Recovery

there is a link to a how to video in my

How to Use FlashFire App
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Just wanted to chime in that my 5th Gen. Fire HD 10 was successfully rooted through king root as well.

I simply went to the url with tablet, dl'd and ran the apk and now it's apparently rooted.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
Can anyone comment on the malware security warning from chrome and Firefox when I go to the kingroot site? Hash codes for legit versions?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
Its common for anti-malware to give warnings about rooting programs,

in order to root, exploits are used, similar to viruses/Trojans
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
I am also interested to know if supersu can be installed using FlashFire's AUTOROOT option or

SuperSu flashable zip (UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip - 28 Jan 2015)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
I just tried kingroot (downloaded version: NewKingrootV4.80_C135_B242_office_release_2016_02_03_105203.apk) on my 5th gen 8" HD running 5.1.1

When it runs it's displays Kingroot 4.8.0

Model: KFMEWI

Root failed

It gave me the option too request

oddly then it's says "1 ppls Research requests is not enough, please wait"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] schr01:
I can confirm that with this KingRoot version the rooting on my HD8 (5th Generation) works. I had to try the rooting search option 2 or 3 times.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Yes, please try it again. My first root attempt failed with king root but within the app there was an option/button to 'try root' or try root again and it worked for me after pressing it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
New guy here, but I've been watching this message board closely for the last couple of weeks. I just wanted to confirm that I was able to use KingRoot to root my HD 8. I used the apk downloaded from the website.

I then immediately used supersu-me pro to install SuperSu and uninstall all the Kinguser stuff. After a couple reboots, I'm KingRoot free, have SuperSu installed, and maintained root access. I've since blocked OTA updates, and replaced the FireLauncher with the GoogleNow Launcher. The system feels so much better. Everything seems to be working great.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
I'm kind of surprised that supersume worked

were you able to download from playstore or install as Unknown Source?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Hi,

I think that's a great idea installing super su after king root and maintaining root access. I would like to try the same actually , where did you download the super su from?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
I got everything from the Play store. I had downloaded SuperSu-Me on another device, so it was already in my list of owned apps. SuperSu as well. I used RootJunkies' supertool to get the Play store on the HD 8 from the start and it was working fine, without root access.

I did download FlashFire and installed the Micro version of Gapps from OpenGapps and it seemed to work as well. My Google Play works great.

I also installed a terminal emulator and was able to SU at the prompt. That's how I went about disabling the FireLauncher.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/chainfire/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
supersume pro is a paid app though
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
I donated to the developer and was happy to do so, but there are alternative locations on the net that you can obtain SuperSu-Me for free. Google is your friend if you want to go that route.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hobbit19:
SuperSu install su error
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
installed how?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
I initially ran the kingroot 3+ times without success.

I upgrade Firefox from v42 to 44 which got me around the malware warning and was then able to download the kingroot apk directly (NewKingrootV4.80_C135_B242_office_release_2016_02_03_105203.apk) instead of having to Bluetooth it over from my LG G3 as a .zip

I later compared the SHA hashes and their the same

Name: NewKingrootV4.80_C135_B242_office_release_2016_02_03_105203.apk

Size: 8851538 bytes (8 MB)

SHA1: D38CFDFC81C64130361B830ED9DDF50EBADA4FE6

SHA256: 72799C220E7E62FF99D5840C159815C180A64335BF8005960822285B4AD48D7B
​

I reinstalled, reran and it got root (YEAH!).

Now to read the directions for next steps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
What error are you seeing? If it's the binaries can't install error, then KingRoot is still active.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Ah makes sense. I'm not getting an error with Super User free edition but I am failing to update the binaries with it. However king root is still active on mine so I'm going to remove it and retry.

Unistalled king root. Powered off and on. KingRoot icon still shows, (that's weird). I open SuperSU and am immediately prompted with "The SU binary needs to be updated." cancel or continue, I hit continue and it prompts two options for installing the binary, via twrp/cwm or normal. I choose normal, installing, please wait then "Installation failed! Please reboot and try again." I hit reboot and the window just closes while in app.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
you cannot just remove kingroot,

it's binary is not compatible with supersu

and kingroot is programmed to block supersu binary

that is why supersume was created

If you don't want to pay for supersume, try using FlashFire to install Supersu.zip
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
I opened Flashfire to install the free super su zip but immediately was prompted with a, "no root access" type of disclaimer within flashfire. Dead end, can't use it without root.

I went into the KingRoot app and selected the built-in unroot and uninstall option from its settings in order to remove it. It worked successfully.

I then tried super su free to see what would happen, it basically said device needed root access.

Back at square one. So I wanted to attempt Super Su me(paid version), I re-downloaded KingRoot, rooted it successfully again and ran Super Su me to remove KingRoot. Well as soon as I ran Super Su option, it hung.

I read in another forum on XDA here pertaining to SuperSUme that the latest version of KingRoot can cause issues with it, another member mentioned they had success with KingRoot 4.1, so I located that apk and did the root process all over again with 4.1 KingRoot, then ran SuperSUme to remove it and it appeared to work.

But I noticed no actual Super User app could be found anywhere after that. I installed Super User free manually right after and again, same deal with the binary update thing. Installation failed, please reboot.

I used a root checker app to verify root status after all this and results say it's still unrooted.

So I factory restored the tablet just now. Back to the drawing board.

What the hell. Oh well it's a fun ride.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
root with root king, install supersu.zip with FlashFire, remove root king
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
I had to run SuperSu-Me twice to get everything to function properly and I ran it back to back. Try that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hobbit19:
FlashFire

does not operate and requires

supersu and root

/// http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html working manual
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] schr01:
I can confirm that Supersu me pro (i have it bought in Google Play Store) replaces the root privileges of kingroot to supersu without problems. After that I could install the FlashFire-v0.27.apk.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
[MENTION=655636]hobbit19[/MENTION]

Thank you, that link ( http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How...h-SuperSU.html ) got me out of this bind

Kingroot won't let SuperSU update

I need SuperSU to update to run FlashFire

I need FlashFire so I can install Gapps

I need Gapps to download & run SuperSuMe

I need SuperSuMe so I can get ride of Kingroot​

FlashFire now runs.

Used FlashFire (v0.27) to install (using default settings)

unchecked Auto-mount

checked Mount /system read/write
​

gapps arm 5.1 pico 20160208.zip - no additional apps visible

gapps arm 5.1 nano 20160208.zip - no additional apps visible

What log file or where should I be looking to find these files or confirm it failes to install
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Danny1976:
Anyone had any luck removing the Lock Screen ads? I tried the RootJunkie script to remove the ads, since its rooted now, but no luck.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hobbit19:
I can not uninstall the software Amazon

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/safe-to-remove-5-0-1-bloatware-2015-t3239582

* after reboot it is mounted again

* what to do ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
OK I'm trying again today.

First with Shadows order of operations.

Will update.

Update*

Rooted with KingRoot

Verified root via Root Checker Basic

Opened Flashfire - "Root access could not be acquired, or you are not running either SuperSU or Cm SU. Are you rooted?".. Umm I should be!

Opened SuperSuFree -"The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?" Continue and Select Install SU binary with Normal option. Please wait. Installation failed.

I think I'm going to try SuperSuMe now, I want to buy it from the play store, can I transfer it from my Note 5 to the Fire via micro SD and install after purchase?

Nevermind. Found an AD version of it.

It worked! However, it opened SuperSu right after and I ran into the Failed Binary Installation again. I hit reboot and it actually rebooted the tablet this time. Now I'm afraid it's stuck in a bootloop.

I think it is....
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evil4blue:
from terminal prompt on my kindle, I typed this:

su

pm hide com.amazon.kindle.kso

reboot

I use the terminal emulator app, but you can also do the above with ADB Shell.

Also, if you have Titanium Backup Pro, you can freeze the service/app:

Kindle Special Offers

then reboot.

Both seem to work.

Good luck
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] schr01:
In the past I was in the same situation (I had installed not the actual version of super-su-me pro).

I have then done a factory reset and then I have installed via adb sidload the last firmware 5.1.1 again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Right now, I'm stuck trying to figure out how to sideload Adb I think. I'm in the Amazon system recovery screen with options of

Reboot

Apply update from ADB

Wipe/data factory reset

Wipe cache partition

Reboot to bootloader

Power down

View recovery logs

I'm trying to follow Shadows Threads on unbricking with Adb /fastboot /cmd and I'm just severely overwhelmed to be honest.

Any suggestions where to start?

Note *

I downloaded update-kindle-32.5.4.1_user_541112720.bin

I also downloaded and installed 15 seconds ADB installer v1.4.3

Would simply choosing wipe data / factory reset work?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Danny1976:
I did the titanium backup option, froze the Kindle Special Offers and then rebooted. Lockscreen ads are gone. Thank you.

---------- Post added at 09:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:26 PM ----------

Anyone having issues with Google Play after rooting? When I open Google Play, its stays loading and never loads.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] schr01:
I was started with "Wipe/data factory reset"

Then I selected "Apply update from ADB" (you are then in the adb sideload option)

With the command "adb sideload update-kindle-32.5.4.1_user_541112720.bin" have I installed the OS firmware 5.1.1 again.

Remark: Please check that adb is working! I had installed the last version of the " Minimal ADB and Fastboot" utility.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nyln:
It is not a virus, it is legit. It is labled a virus because it is rooting your device, and it could do malicious things. KingRoot is a very popular rooting software for noobs, and myself.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
what are you trying to do?

to factory reset in Stock recovery just

choose wipe data
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
After I ran SuperSuMe, then Super Su, and rebooted within Super Su, I could no longer boot back into Home Screen.

So I'm trying to get back to that.

I chose Wipe and then rebooted from recovery and now after the fire logo loads, (10 minutes) I have a blank screen with only an option to power off the unit when I press the Power button.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
neither supersu nor supersume should cause that

maybe time to adb sideload, did you watch the video?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Which video?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] technope:
Not a fan of KingRoot as it left one of my devices(Blu Studio X) rooted even after wiping and reflashing original, untouched ROM in the past, so I'm holding off a bit still(yes, I used supersume pro to try and get rid of it. after the full wipe and reflash, somehow I was still rooted with kingroot).

Good stuff so far, though, albeit a bit "quirky." Even for this method, someone needs to do a better write-up which includes exact play store versions, framework, gapps versions, etc,. before I can even think about making a clean(er) ROM.

I realize it's still super early, so no rush. Keep up the good work. Wish I had a sacrificial device to mess with.

---------- Post added at 06:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:47 PM ----------

The apks that you need are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3yLoupCwoyrSzJEMHc3UTkzam8/edit?pref=2&pli=1

This should help to eliminate a lot of the confusion.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
There is a video for the 7in Fire

[Video]How to Firmware Restore or Unbrick your Amazon Fire 5th gen Tablet

Steps will be the same, just don't use the 7in Firmware
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rjdh2o:
Perfect thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] operationstack:
does this mean rom development will start soon? oh boy i hope so. ive been waiting for this day since i got this kindle fire for xmas!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gt7599a:
Google play working

Here is the additional Steps I took

Install SuperSU as system app (not sure when this day I did this)

Download Google Components from post #113 above

"The apks that you need are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3y...t?pref=2&pli=1"

Google Account Manager _4.0.3-239410.apk

Google Play services_4.0.34 (924341-38).apk

Google Play Store 4.4.21.apk

Google Services Framework 4.0.0-338691.apk

Vending.apk
​

Install all 5 apps in the .zip (attempted to anyway)

Note: two of the apps show Amazon Fire logos

Google Account Manager

Google Services Framework
​

vending.apk wouldn't install, retry - failed again

reboot (shutdown, restart)

retry installing vending.apk - failed (again)

run play store

instant close

Run Google settings

enable Android Device Manager
​

retry flashfire

Flash gapps arm 5.1 pico 20160208.zip
​

reboot

Google Location services asked permission to run

vending still won't install - Error = "App not installed"

reinstall 5 apps from above

vending still won't install - Error = "App not installed"

Run Google Play

Google Play opens "Add a Google Account"​

I've been able to download a number of apps & so far behavior seems normal for the few I've tested.

One odd thing I have noticed, if I multi-select under Google Play My Apps to install multiple things, it gives me the option to click "done" or "remove" and "done" just de-selects. Perhaps because they've never been installed on this device?

Ran SuperSU Me to double check that Kingfire was gone & it thinks it is (said it wouldn't run since Kingfire isn't installed)

Much thanks to [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION], [MENTION=655636]hobbit19[/MENTION], [MENTION=3994688]technope[/MENTION], [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] & [MENTION=4300418]MrW0lf[/MENTION]

This is what I did to get here, I tried to document it all for my own reference but there's a good chance I missed something. YMMV.

Ed
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] technope:
I think I can touch kernel enough to mess with it a little. Obviously I don't have complete binaries.

As for ROMs and such, I think it's easily doable in a pretty basic sense.

Super early stages. We'll see.

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This is great. Thanks a lot.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] operationstack:
well hey! progress is progress! and today progress was made.