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[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] alhroot:
Hi Davey.

Thanks for your help. Without downloading any extra drivers, I now have:

$ adb devices

List of devices attached

D0FBA0A0345104E4	device​

This is definitely progress :)

As I understand it (???) I now need to do the following:

1) Download "unlock.zip" .......................... onto tablet or PC?

2) Place files "get_code.bat" and "unlock.bat" in "adb.exe" directory ................................. presumably these are in the zip file; where is the directory?

3) Put "aboot" and "cubed twrp" in "/sdcard/" .......................................... where are "aboot" & "cubed twrp"?

4) Create "unlock.code" with "get_code.bat" ................................................ ???

5) .... more stuff????

Does this sound about right?

Thanks, Aaron
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
Hi Aaron -

Given your unfamiliarity with the tools, techniques and platforms involved I feel there is an elevated risk of damaging ('bricking') your device going with a full unlock. I'm going to suggest another path that will yield the same outcome with less risk while still retaining the option for a full unlock should the need arise. Preparatory steps:

- tether device and issue the following adb commands:

adb shell cat /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/manfid

adb shell cat /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/serial​

- record the responses somewhere where they won't get lost (needed for emergency recovery and/or bootloader unlock)

- boot into SafeStrap recovery; verify Nexus ROM is installed in the STOCK slot and no other slots exist

- boot into Nexus; verify you have root access (grab a tool from the Play Store if necessary)

- locate and launch Safestrap v4 app (should be on your device; post back if not found)

- use option within Safestrap v4 app to remove (uninstall) Safestrap recovery

Report back when complete. Note the above actions are quite safe but I can not provide 100% assurance there will not be a 'bad outcome'. Next step involves installing native TWRP (without unlocking) which will provide a mechanism for refreshing the Nexus ROM.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] alhroot:
Hi Davey.

All done:

- I ran the adb commands and saved the results

- Verified Nexus is in stock slot, and no other slots are present

- Verified I have root on the tablet

- I ran Safestrap v4.01, and then selected 'uninstall recovery' ... it now says 'State: not installed'

That seems to have gone to plan. What should I do next ....

Aaron
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
Great! Next steps:

- download the two files (vulnerable aboot and cubed twrp) from step #2 in this post; be sure to grab the Thor variants (not Apollo)

- once on your device verify the checksum (MD5) of the aboot file (see attached image); download Hash Droid from the Play Store if you don't have another means for checking file signatures

- follow the instructions (code box) in Step #2 to flash (install) both items (**take a deep breath and proceed with caution; if something goes wrong your device will brick**)

- once complete you should be able to boot into 'native' TWRP by powering down your device then restarting via <power>+<vol-up>

From this point you can probably guess next steps. Download the latest build of Fire Nexus KTU84U from here. You do NOT need a GAaps package or SuperSU as they are built in. Return to TWRP and wipe the system partition (only) from the Advanced Wipe menu. Then reflash Nexus from the Install menu. The procedure should be familiar from previous work with Safestrap. Finally, wipe cache and dalvik partitions when offered that option and reboot device.

If you are the conservative type you can backup your existing system partition before reflashing Nexus. I doubt you'll have room on the device to backup both system and data partitions unless you have a model with 32/64GB of storage. Once the reflash of Nexus is shown to be working return to TWRP and delete the backup. You can also copy backups to your Linux host if desired prior to deleting.

Post back outcomes, questions or concerns.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] alhroot:
Hi Davey.

Following your instructions I've downloaded the 2 Thor files, placed them in 'Internal Storage', and checked the MD5.

After connecting via USB to Linux PC, I got to the command 'dd' in the shell before a problem:

adb shell

su

dd if=/sdcard/twrp_cubed.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery

​

Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be working for me:

/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery: cannot open for write: Permission denied​

I'm guessing this is a permissions problem???

Aaron
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
Hum - a little above my pay grade. Thoughts:

- try reversing the dd commands so the vulnerable aboot is flashed first

- verify usb debugging in enabled in whatever ROM is current installed (setting is usually found under developer options)

[MENTION=5828306]draxie[/MENTION], [MENTION=5594063]ONYXis[/MENTION] - any thoughts? Haven't run into this one before.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] draxie:
Since you don't mention any issues with the 'su' command,

I'll assume you have root and 'su' works as expected (i.e. your

"prompt" ends in a hashmark # and the 'id' command shows

UID 0; i that's not the case, the permission issue is normal).

Have you checked that the target path is correct?

I seem to recall having seen devices where the component

between 'platform' and 'by-name' differs from that in the OP

(by as little as .0 instead of a .1, but I have no idea if other

variations may be possible).
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] draxie:
off-track...

This got me curious. I seem to have missed that;

probably, due to the fact that I'm using a castrated

version of the latest FireOS, not one of those ROMs.

Could you elaborate or point me to your source for

more details? Thanks in advance!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
It's been a long time! As I recall when 4.5.5.1 came out [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] opted to update the binaries in all his SafeStrap compatible ROMs from 4.5.2. Also, SafeStrap v4 requires certain FireOS levels (narrow range). I made a habit of encouraging users (prior to generic bootloader unlock becoming available) to update to FireOS 4.5.5.1 prior to installing SafeStrap v4. Then again it's easy to convince yourself of a particular point of view when all you hear is your own voice...or those that sound remarkably similar. 'Fake news', anyone?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] draxie:
Ah, OK... So, this is for Safestrap mainly. I missed that part somehow.

Now everything seems to make more sense all of a sudden. (^;
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] alhroot:
Hi Davey & Draxie, and thanks for the help.

Been away for a week or so ... just got back. I'll definitely take a proper look at the tablet again tomorrow

.... back soon ....

Aaron
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Ashierz:
Hey Davey,

Just walked through your posts, and got a weird error that I can't really do much about. When In Safestrap, after hitting "Install Recovery" I hit "Reboot to Recovery". After a few seconds it turns back on but the screen just flashes on and off, as if the device itself is turning on and off repeatedly. I can recover by holding the power button to force a reboot but that doesn't cause the safestrap menu to pop up. Any ideas as to what might be causing this?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
Seen this happen with a non-standard system partition (meaning unexpected content or permissions), often after attempts to root with apps like KingOroot. Since this device offers no convenient mechanism to repair/replace FireOS v4 your best option is to unlock the bootloader and install a custom ROM.

SafeStrap v4 has become obsolete with the advent of a universal bootloader unlock method. You really want to head in that direction. It's also possible to simply replace the bootloader (vs unlocking) which is somewhat easier but limits you to KitKat (Android 4.4.x) based ROMs including Fire Nexus, CM 11 and good old FireOS v4. Of those Fire Nexus is the best choice for multiple reasons which I won't detail here.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Ashierz:
Oh! Well that explains it. Are there any walkthroughs (similar to yours) which you can direct me to in order to setup the bootloader and Fire Nexus (Which is what I am wanting, since all I really need is a suitable environment to install and play gplay games on)?

Also, With SafeStrap, since I already have it installed and I assume I'll need to restart from scratch, is it okay to issue factory rest if I uninstall the recovery? Will having KingRoot installed screw up the factory rest?

Thanks!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
See here. You do not need to factory reset or remove Safestrap v4 prior to unlocking. Performing a factory reset will trigger significant headaches if executed with SafeStrap v4 recovery installed.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Bobkuwait:
Okay, I'm stuck. I installed Safestrap V4.0.1. I run safestrap and do the install thing then try to restart (holding volume up) and get a screen with a message saying "No Command"

then "Fire System Recovery"

Then a message giving me the choice to reboot or reset to factory defaults.

what am I doing wrong?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
- which device, HDX 7 or 8.9?

- why are you messing with (obsolete) Safestrap v4?

- what did you try to install (ie: "install thing")?

- what happens when you simply allow the device to power up naturally?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Bobkuwait:
My goal is to make a real Andriod tablet from my 3rd Generation Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 on OS 4.5.5.3. I have loaded Safestrap v4.0.1-803 and run it. I tap install (as the instructions on their website says to do ) then reboot hoping to get the Safestrap recovery menu.

I have also downloaded kk-fire-nexus-rom-apollo-20161017.zip and apollo-twrp-3.1.1-1.img and put them into my kindle's main directory.

When I reboot (without holding the volume up button) the Kindle comes up normally.

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3rd Gen HDX 8.9 OS 4.5.5.3

Trying to follow the directions on page 4 to get a full-up Android on my Kindle

Safestrap V4.0.1-803 to do a backup then proceed on.

It boots back to the normal Fire.

My goal is to get this kindle to full Android and stop all the junk Amazon pushes at me (as well as get some control over the device).

I have also downloaded kk-fire-nexus-rom-apollo-20161017.zip and apollo-twrp-3.1.1-1.img to the main directory
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
I have responded to multiple recent posts on this topic each time pointing to the bootloader unlock thread.

Safestrap is obsolete and no longer supported

. Nor can you run TWRP on your device in its current state (it might install but would likely render the device unbootable).

If you are satisfied with an older KitKat based ROM there is a streamlined procedure for preparing your device. Simply follow step #2 in the unlock thread (ignore step #1 and #3). This will install a vulnerable bootloader and TWRP on your device. You can then flash the Nexus ROM which will replace FireOS.

If you choose to go this route may 100% sure you use the Apollo (not Thor) builds of 'aboot' and 'twrp'. Installing the wrong build will render your device unbootable with no easy fix.

Instructions: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68742099&postcount=1

Files (links in above post are dead):

-> aboot: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74269859&postcount=777

-> TWRP: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65509381&postcount=1

Note: you will either need to rename the TWRP image file to "twrp_cubed.img" or adjust the file name in the "dd" statement to match the name of the downloaded image.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Thorhdx:
Can you guys give me instructions to root my Kindle Hdx thor, i just want to have google play and be able to install apps from it and stop OTA updates from Amazon. It has never been rooted and has Fire OS 4.5.5.3
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Yousucks2:
Hi , you need download Kingroot APK (donwload the apk from his website directly on your Kindle) install it (if you have unknow sources disabled you need enable to install Kingroot)

Open kingroot and start the process, i warning you this method could take too much attempts to complete on that version of FireOS, sometimes works with two or three tries, on my case took me a lot of time.

When you got root use this ZIP to install Xposed and the necesary files to get Play Store working on FireOS

https://www.4shared.com/zip/bFgNAHSdba/Kindle_fire_HDX_7_apks.html

You need a ZIP File Explorer to open and extract the files, ES File Explorer its ok

Extract the files and install all the apks in the following way

1) Install Xposed apk,open it, go to framework menu and touch install/upgrade ,a root permision window shows,touch allow, after that, the program say you need reboot to apply changes, do it

2) After reboot,go again to the carpet with extracted apks, and install HDXposed , after that open Xposed again,go to modules menu, select HDXPosed to check it, and reboot again

3) Finally install Framework/account Mananger/Play Servives and Store apk's

And its done you get fully working Play Store on Fire OS you can login to your google account and download/upgrade applications

Here the proof this method works

The only limitations are

Youtube new versions have playback issues on FireOS, you can login and comment, but watch videos no , same case on Twitter videos.

The last fully working Youtube version on FireOS its 5.9.4.9

But you cant login to your account if you install that version directly, you need do a little trick to lget access to your account stuff

To get account working on 5.9.4.9 version you need:

Download youtube version 5.3.0.12 from APKMirror ,install it, and "login", you get error 410 network problem and all the app stays in white, its ok let it there.

After that, Download youtube 5.9.4.9

important: dont unistall previous version and dont log out ,make a upgrade from old version.

Done, after the upgrade, you can see you account profile ,but profile picture dont load (dont know why).

Notifications, suscriptions and your stuff appears ,sometimes crashes, i can live with that.

Or try Skytube from Amazon Store, its a decent client , you can upload your suscriptions (manually) and watch comments, but not login and comment.

About block OTA, i dont know why you did that, its the last version of FireOS, probably the last one forever, HDX 3rd gen devices are at EOL and the procedure its risky for non tech users, a wrong move could soft-brick the device

FireOS its nice if you life stay away from Google ecosystem, otherwise you could try unlock bootloader and install TWRP recovery to get a custom ROM, without this limitations, reading about the procedure before do anything, solving all your cuestions here, because this device cannot be recovery from a Hardbrick like others, nothing to get worried if you follow all the steps correctly
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Thorhdx:
Hi, thank you so much at the detailed step by step procedure. I followed everything and I’m currently stuck at install/update for the xposed app, i couldn’t choose select it and its not highlighted.

As for the red highlighted notice, i can’t remember if I have done something to the kindle before for that to happen

I have an image but i can’t attach it here using my phone, i tried attaching url of image but it wont let me until i get more than 10 posts in forum as a spamming precaution

Should I just ignore this or proceed to the next step?

Thank you very much for your help :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Yousucks2:
Hi, probably a problem with newest version of OS, i am really blind without my glasess right now, and i forgot to mention im on FireOS 4.5.2 (i saw 4.5.5.2) , a older build , 4.5.5.x are based on Kit Kat 4.4.3 ,mine probably on 4.4

Try this fix for Xposed Kit Kat 4.4.x , i installed on my device before post , its working fine https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64063168&postcount=62

If you isntall the rest of the apks ignoring Xposed and the modules,the store show error RH-01 and you cant do anymore, you could get account login to youtube and some apps which dont requires new framework (you can upgrade play service manually)

But , install and update the apks needs to be manual using external stores like APKMirror/Aptoide/etc
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Thorhdx:
Thank you very much that new version of xposed worked and I’m currently at step 3 of your instructions, for some reason framework and account manager couldn’t be installed, do i need another version?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Yousucks2:
Ok, you could try another version because its a newer build, probably the Account Manager and Frame Work i linked its incompactible

Find in google this apk's, should work with 4.5.5.3

Google Account Manager 4.4.4-1227136

Google Services Framework 4.4.4.-1227136

Share the results
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Thorhdx:
It worked, those version of gsf & gam installed but after installing play services and play store i’m getting rh-01

All i need is to be able to verify google account from play store/services to be able to login a game i downloaded from apk pure, since the game won’t play without a google account that they verify via google play services

I feel I’m almost there, hopefully I can get linked with the play store/services

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Finally it worked!!! Thank you so much for your help, i just refreshed after seeing RH-01, thank you so much ?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Yousucks2:
The error probably appears for obsolete Play Services/ Store apk's , just took a seconds to recognice the error and upgrade both files to the newest.

I'm Glad you get PS working

You can still using Amazon Store
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Thorhdx:
I was trying to enter this game that was region locked so I downloaded this app from google play store called region changer, after choosing korean it froze my kindle so i thought of rebooting it and changing it back to english

It’s been five minutes or more and the kindle is still showing kindle fire and not opening up. I should have stucked with lineage 2R instead of trying that new AxE game that was region locked.

Can you kindly help me again just to get to open the tablet. Thanks again.

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I also held the power button for 10 seconds or more to do a hard reset, still nothing happening, still stuck on start up showing kindle fire at screen with the light moving at each letter of those words

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I heard if I hold the power button for more than 20 seconds it will reset the kindle fire hdx to factory settings? Should I try that?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Thorhdx:
Kindle stuck at Kindle Fire logo with the “Kindle” word being white and “Fire” word being orange

I remember the region changer app asked for root access and changed some words in settings to korean, when the kindle froze I immediately tried to return region to english

I guess i shouldn’t have rebooted, is this bricked now? I was looking at the forums on how to unbrick hdx but they had different sitatuons regarding roms and other things they did, hopefully i can still unbrick mine or return to factory settings.

Kindly advice me if you have any ideas, thanks.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Yousucks2:
Looks you soft bricked the tablet, the root access you allowed, probably change it some UI elements, and thats why the OS refuse to starts and stays on a loop.

At this point you need read about how works ADB interface,Installing Kindle's HDX Drivers to your computer and know basics ADB input commands , neccesary to try recover the tablet.

I couldnt recommend back to stock directly on the tablet, we dont know how many changes that app made to OS, probably OS image its damaged now, and try it to revert the changes you made it with that image, could made it worse and produce a hardbrick,impossible to revert in this device.

Even with a good OS image,for safety, you need unistall root first,before revert to stock .

If you have ADB Access, you can do something to restore the tablet,

I recommend you ask for assistance to [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] [MENTION=5828306]draxie[/MENTION] or [MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION] , they have high tech tknowledge levels to help you in this case , but you need explain what you did exactly ,and have the necessary tools and knowledge to apply the procedure (if be possible)

Open a new thrad asking for asistance.

They usually responds quickly, but sometime you must wait for it, good luck and always read about the risk of the root procedures, root apk's/ patchs touchs some times core system libraries ,and the brick risk always its a possibility.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Thorhdx:
Thank you very much, I will start a new thread for this.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Thorhdx:
Hi yousucks2, i was able to restore my kindle fire thanks to draxie’s help, and followed the same instructions you gave me regarding google play.

I downloaded this game lineage 2 revolution and when opening it xposed shows a security alert and closes the game after a couple of seconds

https://ibb.co/m5QQxG

Is there a way to bypass the security?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Yousucks2:
Hi there, its very common in online games, like Pokemon Go and others detect Root/ Xposed installers on the phone/tablet, because many people try to use hacks and engine cheats/ hacks normally requieres Root/Xposed to work.

Do you try ANRC? its a module to hide root, dont know if works on your case, you could try that

This question escape from my knowledge, i only use GTA/PSP Emulators, and they dont have problems with Xposed/root installers , even FIFA Mobile dont show any warning about that

Remember always read with caution before apply any "fix", to prevent another soft brick
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
SUHide Lite or Magisk can obsecure root status from many (albeit not all) apps. That said, going this route involves a whole new level of complexity that you may or may not want to take on. Also becomes a game of cat and mouse with increasingly clever methods required to keep the presence of root hidden.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grldsbrn:
i bought this phone 2nd hand in online. i notice that when i charge it, it jumps from 90% to 100%(sometimes 95% to 100%). Also i charged it for the one night(100%). the next day i unplug it and took a bath(10 minutes). when i came back. the battery is 95%. and the screen on time is on the photo(12pm to 6pm). Another problem is why cant i install apps such as antutu, cpuz and other benchmark apps? it always says "a package is deleted due to somc policy" btw my phone is lollipop 5.1.1. i've already flash the same stock rom. but still same problem. please help me :confused::confused:

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