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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] rahjer:
I'm new to the ADB stuff and am confused with step 10.

Step 10 says: Still keep that root-accessed ADB shell opened, copy the SuperSU apk into your kindle and install it using the file explorer, DO NOT OPEN IT.

How can this be done? I don't get adb commands like "adb install SuperSU_v2.79_apkpure.com.apk" when the root-accessed ADB shell is open.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] rahjer:
Ok, I have fixed my problem and now have root with SuperSU. To those of us who have not used ADB a lot and are confused with some of the commands, I am reposting the steps I took to correct my problem and get my unit rooted. For access to all the necessary files please refer to the first post.

1. Enable ADB and install apps from other sources in Developer Options

2. Download Kingoroot PC version at www.kingoapp.com or google mirror

3. Root your Kindle using Kingoroot, then reboot your device

4. Download a file explorer apk (ie. ES File Explorer) and sideload install the apk to your kindle

5. Download SuperSU apk at APKPure, but DON'T install it first

6. Download the attachment "Kingo.to.SuperSU" below then unzip (very important...unzip). Create a new folder on your Kindle called Kingo.to.SuperSU and paste the unzipped files in that folder.

7. Run ADB Shell and type

Code:

su

mount -w -o remount /system

8. Keep the root-accessed ADB shell open, then go back to your computer and start the Kingoroot program again and click unroot.

(If your kindle reboot at this step, you need to re-root it and try the above steps again)

9. In the ADB shell type

Code:

cd /sdcard/Kingo.to.SuperSU

cp ./su /system/xbin/daemonsu

chmod 0755 /system/xbin/daemonsu

daemonsu -d &

10. Still keep that root-accessed ADB shell opened, go back to your computer and copy the SuperSU apk into your kindle to any folder (I picked the download folder) then open es file explorer and install the SuperSU.apk BUT DO NOT OPEN IT.

11. In the ADB shell type

Code:

cp ./su /system/xbin/su

chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su

rm /system/xbin/supolicy

rm /system/bin/install-recovery.sh

rm -rf /system/usr/iku

rm -rf /sdcard/Kingroot

(1 error with "No such file or directory" is okay I think)

11A. If you are not connected to a wifi network do it now so your SuperSU binary will update after you run it in the next step.

12. Run SuperSU and update binary, choose the "normal" one, then it should ask you to reboot your kindle DO NOT REBOOT YOUR KINDLE. Just choose OK.

13. Open up SuperSU and go to setting

14. Set the "Default Access" as [Grant] Due to unknown reason, kindle cannot prompt the "Asking for root access", this step is to allow all access for all apps then reboot your Kindle.

Install Root Checker and confirm you have root, run ADB shell to confirm you can su

Remove Kingolink and that Kingo battery app from kindle

Uninstall Kingo from PC via manual unins000.exe inside install directory in programs(x86)

After this you can run rootjunky’s Amazon fire 5th Gen Super Tool (yes I know it’s for the 5th gen, but it works) just don’t use the root portion of the super tool. OTA, new launcher…etc works.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] unboostedzc:
Ok, so hoping you guys can help me out.

I got 2 tablets from Amazon, both on 5.3.1 (I believe, MAY have been 5.3.1.1, either way definitely not 5.3.2.x).

The first I unknowingly system upgraded, shot. So I called and had Amazon send a fresh one. That one came in as a 5.3.1.1. Followed the instructions above last night, no hiccups whatsoever.

The other original tablet I did not upgrade and tried to root. I successfully got Kingoroot to work, but kept getting jammed up in replacing Kingo.to.Su. I got up to I believe step #9 above (cp ./su /system/xbin/daemonsu command, and kept getting an error saying that the file was in use and I couldn't do that). So I proceeded to run Su at the time and tried to update without removing Kingo correctly or something, Su wouldn't update. In the process I also disabled OTA updates, installed play store, the whole nine yards. Essentially having a functioning tablet with whatever I wanted on it without root.

I went back tonight and tried to root this one again from step one. I deleted Kingolink from the tablet. Disabled and re-enabled USB debugging, revoked authorizations, checked unknown sources. I then ran Kingoroot, got the popup for ADB clearance and Kingoroot on the PC basically loops at Connecting to Device. Eventually after like 5 minutes it will connect and start rooting, then at 7% (Kingoroot says Fetching Scripts) it stops and Kingoroot comes up saying connection failure try again. This has happened on two different comps.

I wiped the tablet back to factory settings (thinking ES File Explorer had something to do with it jamming up, or one of the other programs I installed over the last month or so). After the fresh wipe, I'm back to a factory 5.3.1.x tablet (but can't check b/c system OTA update app is still hacked, so it immediately closes the second I even open it).

No matter what, I can't get Kingoroot to root the tablet. What would you guys suggest? Do I flash a fresh 5.3.1/5.3.1.1 bin and start like that (and it's been so long, please refresh on the process on this for the Kindle. I can do it all day via Odin for my S5 so no issues using that or ADB for me) or what? TIA.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Jackie78:
Hi,

unfortunatley, my Fire HD 8 hast 5.3.2.1 installed since December, is there a chance that there will be a downgrade / root option for that version too soon?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ShmilyGone:
No chance, just wait. But i don't know when it will ok. I waited 6 months :))
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] QuantumMule:
Remove SuperSU Root

Hi,

Thanks for the great guide, managed to root successfully a little while ago :)

Is there a way to remove SuperSU if I want to return to unrooted?

Would it just be remove /bin/SU and /xbin/SU and remove the SuperSU app?

If I removed it would I then pass safetynet again?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sbcwor:
Any way to root 5.3.3.0???
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] clyphox:
Zoinks...

I just bought a "all-new Kindle Fire HD 8" for my daughter and the POS is riddled with adverts etc.. I don't want her to grow up thinking this is acceptable... I can't even play some videos I copied to the device.. without logging in...

So I just discovered (thanks for the RED WARNING) that mine (Model PR53DC) shipped with 5.3.2.1 and I'm liable to brick the thing... :eek:

Guess it'll have to go into a drawer for the next 6 months..
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Nivla07:
sideload install the apk to your kindle

Hey how did you get pass step 4?

Sorry, I'm a noobie. I ordered the Fire HD8 6th gen and got lucky. It came with 5.3.1.0. Been trying to root but can't side load .apk files.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bsoplinger:
Posted to wrong thread
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] OME6A:
[delete]
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] critofur:
Thinking about this makes me SO angry at Amazon - I've been a big customer since they FIRST started selling CDs so many years ago - I buy so much from them. It would be a huge inconvenience for me to give up Amazon, but, at least this (lack of letting me control my OWN device/blocking me from having root on my Fire HD8 2016) has got me upset enough to think about not being their customer anymore, about taking away thousands of dollars a year in business from them.

I'll tell you what I will do - I will start looking at other stores more often and try to reduce the business that I do with Amazon.com - not the same as boycotting entirely, but perhaps enough to make a tiny difference (as long as I also explain to them what I'm doing).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] SparksReform:
Trying to find out if there is a way to root 5.3.2.1 yet? Thanks in advance.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] mrchrister:
Opendns method didn't work. My tablet updated to 5.3.3.0 tonight ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] klarthur:
I can't seem to find any information about installing TWRP after rooting? Is this possible? If so, how? If not, what recovery are we using?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bsoplinger:
my experience...

tried, failed at the step where SuperSU would try to update the binaries. Waited 10 minutes with the spinning circle then rebooted. No root. Tried 3 more times, same result. Fifth time, same as the others but after the reboot root was there!

So for those who've tried and failed I'd say just try again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] xVirusokx:
Hi everybody! Can i root my kindle with 5.3.3.0 firmware? Or, maybe, downgrade?

Update installing automatically, when i connect to wifi:silly:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] kobr:
No chance. It's not work on 5.3.1.1.

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I tried 10 times. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] :
no chance this will work with my Kindle Fire HD 8 7th gen, right?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] MyCephei:
Test it and tell us!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] :
hopefully it won't brick the kindle :°D

edit: so I tried to sideload the 5.3.1.1 bin file but
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] The Oboy:
5.4.0.0. Downgradeable?

Is it safe to downgrade 5.4.0.0.? I'm worried that it might brick my device.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] thefanum:
I did read that downgrading could brick them. It was either 5.3.3 or 5.4 that we can't downgrade past. I'm in the same boat. I'm trying to find where I saw that too be sure.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] The Oboy:
Ok, let me know if you find the post. Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
not safe
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] apravint:
i tried to downgrade, but my fire hd 8 (6th gen) bricked, now it is not turn on.

Any solutions to unbrick the fire Hd 8(6th gen) ? i know it has the MT8163v/b. so i try to use the tool from the page https://www.bq.com/en/support/aquaris-m8/support-sheet --> Drivers & Tools

and Firmware 2.4.0.

Still no luck, any body able to unbrick, please let me know.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] The Oboy:
I checked, downgrading does brick your device. Sd shadow said so.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ConnCarl:
Hi, I've got an HD 8 2016 on 5.3.1, and this method isn't working for me.

Kingoroot PC says that it was successful and I have root access, but there is no way to grant any apps root, the "root authority" screen is blank, and rootchecker says I don't have root.

Root Explorer "ON" in FS File Manager does "stick", which is weird.

I've also tried both Kingroot and Kingoroot APKs. I was sweating bullets watching Fire OS updates download (and yeah, I was running NetGuard and blocked absolutely everything except Kingroot and Kingoroot, to no avail).

Any ideas?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] phpbb88:
did you followed the step 13 and 14？
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ConnCarl:
Thanks for the prompt response!

Okay, I've got it now. The problem is that Kingo seems to fail. Even though it reports that you have root, there doesn't seem to be any way to manage root authority for apps, and root checker says the device isn't rooted.

What I didn't realize was that is apparently expected behavior at that point. I assumed that Kingo had failed to root and gave up.

Once I followed the rest of your steps, whoomp, there it is! Root root root! So glad I put these two units in airplane mode when I first fired 'em up.

Thanks again!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] FreelancerFP7:
For me, my kindle loses root after rebooting at step 3, so I can't gain root access with adb. I've tried re rooting and proceeded with the instructions without rebooting but SuperSU does not detect root. (HD 8, 6th Gen, downgraded from 5.3.2 to 5.3.1.1 using "update-kindle-49.5.5.4_user_554206920.bin" from https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/index-amazon-fire-hd-8-hd-10-5th-gen-t3214218 post #3)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] phpbb88:
Finish all the procedure step by step, only install SuperSU on step 10 and only open it on step 12.

If you did wrong for the steps, please start it from fresh clean
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] FreelancerFP7:
sideloaded 5.3.1.1

wiped data/factory reset

wiped cache partition

reboot system now

skipped setup

allowed apps from unknown sources

enabled adb from developer options

allowed usb debugging

rooted using kingo from kingoapp dot com

rebooted (powered off then back on)

adb Installed ES file Explorer apk

downloaded SuperSU from APKPure, did not install

could not read kindle contents. unplugged and replugged usb

downloaded the attachment "Kingo.to.SuperSU" unzipped and pasted into kindle

ran adb shell

shell@giza:/ $ su

/system/bin/sh: su: not found

127|shell@giza:/ $

root was lost from rebooting device

could not proceed to step 8
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] emeraldspyro:
Hello, howdy and hi! My tablet updated to the 5.6.0.0....any way to root from here or downgrade to a rootable OS?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Blaiser47:
What device?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] emeraldspyro:
Ooops, sorry. I have the hd8 gen 6
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Blaiser47:
OK thanks. Don't have that one so not sure, sorry. Good luck!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] FreelancerFP7:
My other tablet is HD8 gen6 5.6.0.0 also and I haven't been able to root it with kingo (however, I haven't started using older versions). I haven't tried downgrading it as I'm probably going to give it to someone and I don't want to brick it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] mattattack1233:
Got my hd10 rooted with this method . Took so much reading and trial and error . I'm getting a notification to update super su to new binary is this safe and please tell me how to or point me in the direction to disable fire os and use whatever wallpaper I want please
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] samari71:
i have a amazon 7 7th generation running 5.6 will this work rooting it
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] erono:
update on 2018.01.24

1. Root the device using Kingoroot.

2. Run 'adb shell' and type 'su' to get root access.

Keep the adb shell window is open.

adb shell
su

3. Remove ROOT in Kingoroot.

4. Download 'Recovery Flashable.zip' from SuperSU site. (OR Attach Files)

Extract 'armv7' folder to internal storage.

5. Manually install su binary.

mount -o remount,rw /system

cd /sdcard/armv7
cp su /system/xbin/su
cp su /system/xbin/daemonsu
cp supolicy /system/xbin/supolicy
cp libsupol.so /system/lib/libsupol.so
chmod 755 /system/xbin/su /system/xbin/daemonsu /system/xbin/supolicy
chmod 644 /system/lib/libsupol.so

cp -p /system/bin/app_process32 /system/bin/app_process_init
mv /system/bin/app_process32 /system/bin/app_process32_original
ln -sf /system/xbin/daemonsu /system/bin/app_process
ln -sf /system/xbin/daemonsu /system/bin/app_process32

6. Reboot.

7. Then you can install SuperSU.apk to manage root access.

*** If you not install SuperSU apk, su binary will allow all root access.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] jl303:
I have a Fire HD 8 6th gen running FireOs 5.3.2.1.

Is it rootable yet?

Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] emeraldspyro:
I am using the Fire He 8 (6th gen) that just upgraded to 5.6.0.1, can I downgrade to root it? Or how can I stop it from upgrading again until a root is available.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] MontysEvilTwin:
I have an Amazon Fire HD8 (2016) on OS 5.4.0.0. Unfortunately, by the time the root method had been found it was already too late for its OS to be rolled back to a rootable version. I had an idea, but I imagine it would have been tried already if it were feasible. Please could someone more knowledgeable than myself point out any pitfalls before I try it out:

I thought of extracting boot.img from an early, rootable version of the OS (i.e. 5.3.1.1), flashing with adb/ fastboot and attempting to root the resulting system. Would flashing boot.img work (possible signature, or fastboot issues?)? Would this trigger Amazon's version protection system and brick the device?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] knguyen2715:
Same question. Can we root fire hd 8 (6th gen) run fire OS 5.6.0.1 yet?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
In these devices, fastboot flash or fastboot boot doesn't work at all. :(

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You can't downgrade to a rootable version. So please don't try, it will, as tested definitely brick your device, unrecoverably.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] A.Priori:
does this work for the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] BSPEAR44:
I got my Fire HD 10 2017 in February and rooted it successfully following the steps in this post https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-fire-hd-10-7th-gen-2017-root-box-t3726443

I think that the same steps work for the HD 8.

Edit: Just realized that you are looking for the 2016, sorry.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Does NOT work for the HD 8, that's why we have this thread.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ¿GotJazz?:
Hi, all - KingoRoot must have changed something. I have an HD8-6G running FireOS v5.3.1.1, and this rooting method isn't working anymore.

KingoRoot does acquire root temporarily, but root is lost right after the tablet is rebooted. I can re-root with KingoRoot when it reboots, but again root will be lost on shut down. The SuperSU installation either doesn't work (no SU binary found) if I try to follow this procedure, or SuperSU gets stuck if I don't totally remove KingoRoot per the instructions.

Has anybody found a way to re-root the HD8-6G?

Thanks,

¿GJ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Hi, you may want to try this.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] badabing2003:
I see that FireHD 10 7th gen even on the latest 5.6.0.1 is rootable.

How come 6th gen HD 8 is not?

I'm on 5.6.0.1

Is there any known root methods for 6th gen hd8?

If not, just curious why not, if dirtycow is unpatched in 7th gen, why would it be patched on 6th gen?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Honestly, I don't think anyone has got a clue. And, DirtyCOW IS patched on HD 10 7th gen, I confirmed this by the kernel source, but it still works. And, if it is patchable, I doubt that Amazon will leave it alone, so, I think that Amazon will never patch it. I don't have a clue, why it only works in HD 10 2017
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] badabing2003:
Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ¿GotJazz?:
Thanks, [MENTION=7860599]Supersonic27543[/MENTION] - That's a great resource! I was lucky ... I did the "Three Stooges Method" last night (press enough random buttons, and the Mad Scientist's locked door will eventually open), and got a variation on the KingoRoot method to successfully root my HD8-6G.

However, I would rather do something with less "potential malware" involved. I will try one of the methods in the retyre's thread and re-root my HD8-6G tonight.

¿GJ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Congratulations! :good:

So you just pressed a lot of random buttons and the backdoor opened? This is a case with a lot of the exploits, but I wonder, what's the reason for that? :confused:

Good Luck!

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Actually almost all those root tools leave traces or use the device data, IMEI, etc. :( So I always use alternatives if available. ;)

Kingo root, specifically, leaves some... files in a secret directory in the root folder, which isn't removed by a factory reset, or even a fresh Stock ROM flash. Our best bet when using these tools is hoping that they have too much data collected so our privacy wouldn't be compromised too much. :crying: But what to do, if there are no alternatives?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ¿GotJazz?:
Is the hidden directory known? I would prefer to erase whatever traces I can of KingoRoot when I do my next HD8 root.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
It was known but they change it quite often.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Legitsu:
wrong thread
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
What do you mean?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] TechNash:
Magisk?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
No, with the locked bootloader. :(

The reason is, if you are familiar with Magisk, have you seen the word "Systemless" ;)? It means, that Magisk NEVER tampers with the actual system partition, but just creates an overlay on top of the real /system partition. For example, "su" is not really in system partition like other rooting methods: It is in a temporary directory, but Magisk "tricks" apps into thinking about and using that "temporary su binary".

Unfortunately, while this is a nice method, it requires altering the boot partition, and it's simply impossible to boot to a tampered boot partition with a locked bootloader.

I hope we'll find a way around the locked bootloader someday, I prefer Magisk very much, it being open source, modules and all.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] onefourtwo:
I have a fire hd 8 6th generation with fire OS 5.3.2.0. Is there any root method working for this? i have searched but have found nothing of recent news, everything seems to be pretty dated back a few years, no recent posts or anything. Help is needed!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Sorry, no root method. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] onefourtwo:
Ah man, thank you anyways, next time ill purchase a fire tablet that is compatible for root i guess!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Oh, I forgot, one thing. Are you on 5.3.2.1 or 5.3.2.0? If the latter, root is possible! I can guide you through if you want, that is kind of tedious, you will have to downgrade.

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And please look carefully, because if you are on 5.3.2.1, you will brick the tablet by following the procedure.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] onefourtwo:
5.3.2.0
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Great, now I'll prop up the way in a minute...

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This will wipe your data.

Also if you decided in the middle not to risk it, you can get out of the screen with yellow text by pressing and holding Power+Vol Down

.

-Of course, install ADB.

-Download the stock 5.3.1.1 from here.

-Power off your tablet.

-Press Power+Volume Down simultaneously to boot into recovery.

-Navigate with volume buttons to select "apply update with ADB".

-The device will display some text in yellow color.

-Now plug in your device.

-Copy the stock .BIN you downloaded into the folder you installed ADB.

-Now open a command prompt/terminal there.

PLEASE NOTE THAT, BY SIDELOADING, YOU MAY RISK THE TABLET. AND THIS IS JUST A WARNING. :) EVERYONE HAD SUCCESS HERE, EVEN ME.

-Type adb sideload update-kindle-49.5.5.4_user_554206920.bin

-And, wait for completion. DON'T unplug the device now! It will brick.

(In case of a power failure, don't touch your device until the power return, and follow the steps in bold font again. Don't do anything to the tablet.)

-When it completes it should show, script succeeded, result is [], and return to the recovery menu.

-Now navigate to wipe data/factory reset >> Yes.

-After the data wipe, navigate to "reboot system now" and enter.

-And, hope that your tablet will show the Amazon logo. If it just stucks in the black screen then :crying: return your tablet to Amazon and ask for a replacement.

-If it shows the Amazon logo, then :good:.

-Don't let the tablet update, when it goes to the Wi-Fi screen, select any Wi-Fi and then back, you should see a hidden "SKIP" option, now visible.

-Press it, and confirm to skip connecting to internet, so stopping it from updating. (don't connect to internet!)

-Now, follow the guide in OP to ROOT!!!

-After that, return to ADB and do one of many ways available, to stop OTA. (I don't t remember them now, but you can search here,)

Good Luck! :good:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] onefourtwo:
Ok, thank you. i have one question though, do you think i should do this or just install google play store on it. im not good with this tech stuff and am new to this all i just want to make the most out of my fire and use it like a android tablet. with apps and such. if i do the google play store on it is there anything i cant do unless i root the device? thank you for the help