yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
It's fine; been rocking LOS for better part of two years on this aging platform. Previous fav was AEX but ultimately unresolved warts became a burden. LOS 14.1 is the only custom ROM that has received any level of TLC in the last few years. Already 3 generations behind; why would you want to go with something older?

FireOS v4 isn't in the mix. Hey - I'm no Amazon hater; happy enough with v6 builds based on Android 7.1 (not available for HDX). Older builds have too many app compatibility issues. Getting Play services/store working is a major PiTA. Got better things to occupy my time.

As for functionality/stability, there are minor issues with every custom ROM for this non-standard gizmo with a proprietary Android 4.x era kernel that is largely undocumented. Amazing things work as well as they do. A testament to [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION]'s fine work. Rotation issues are easily resolved via Xposed module.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] schwinn8:
That's all very reassuring, thank you. I will give LOS 14.1 a try at some point. Again, I only wanted to go older because of stability, but if the listed issues are not that big as you describe, then I see no reason to avoid it. I agree, it's an old platform, etc... just trying to get the most/easiest use out of it going forward. Worst case, I see there's a 4.5.x FireOS TWRP flashable I can go back to if I have to...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] lobi8:
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this guide! It has proven extremely helpful and although for a good 30 minutes I thought I bricked the device since I was stuck in fastboot (as I didn't have appropriate drivers), after finding the drivers it went super-smooth and coming back to custom roms after years of not using any, this all-in-one guide was everything I needed!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] kinupsi:
Nope, never try 2 unroot 4rd Appolo it will always end with a bricked (not useable ) device ...dont even try kludy guides!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] soil111:
No driver work

Hi,

I bought a good condition HDX 7. I tried to follow here to root it. But I never to get to "Ready". I installed both the fire driver and motorola device manager. After "ADB reboot bootloader" command, "other devices _Andriod" show up, so I did the update driver, following the steps here. but what ever I choose, either fire device composite ADB interface or "Mot composite ADB interface". The other devices never change. of cause the "Ready" never show up. I cannot continue anything? what's wrong?

Please help!

the OS version is 4.5.5.4, if that matter? should I try to get it back to old version?

Thanks!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Hey dude, don't post the same question in multiple threads within the same forum. Pisses off the natives and quickly leads to no responses.

See here: https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-h...ing-bootloader-firmware-t3463982/post83309069
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] soil111:
Sorry

Dear DB126

Sorry. It was my first post. I promise it'll never happen again.

Thanks for the help!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Dragon Kumera:
I am at a real loss. I tried another pc but fastboot wont connect to the pc. Driver keeps saying no device and i tried 64 bit motorola drivers but nothing happened.

My fire tablet on 4.5.5.2 if that needed.

I do not have it connected to wifi. I tried my original 3rd gen hdx cable and kept getting failed usb device something so switched to my 4th gen cable and detected fine in normal boot mode.

https://media.discordapp.net/attachm...62/unknown.png

is the issue I am stuck on.

Factory reset did not fix the issue.

I am on windows so cannot use that 1 click tool
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Read response here. Please don't cross post. Been responding in Lineage thread. Not good enough? Suggests you have not been reading carefully - otherwise you would have known cross posting in frowned upon.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Dragon Kumera:
Ah sorry wasnt aware I was doing that.

You been wonderful help thank you.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] tallnproud:
Worked successfully on my Apollo HDX. Needed to read through the instructions a couple times before it made sense. Also needed to update my adb and fastboot version (it's been a couple years since I've done any messing around with it), but all of the needed files are right there in the ZIP file. Thanks!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] :
Hello all!

So I've been trying to unlock my kindle fire's bootloader so I can stall TWRP and the like, and stumbled upon this thread that had the most coherent and clear method I could follow.

I unfortunately, however got myself stuck in a situation I don't know how to resolve and I'm hoping somebody here can help me.

The issue comes from missing the step to create the unlock.code file, which was a TERRIBLE step to miss right now. I followed everything else up to the t in task 4, meaning I successfully transferred the aboot_vuln.mbn and twrp_cubed.img to the kindle fire. Because the aboot file was manipulated, the device is now stuck in fastboot. It's fine in that mode, it's responsive etc. I just can't can't start it up back to the original OS, which means I can't get adb to recognize it and thus cannot run the get_code file to generate the unlock key. I also do not have an original copy of the aboot.mbn file.

Does anyone here think they have a way to help me resolve this? Either by figuring out how to generate my own unlock.code file to complete the process or somehow reversing the dd commands in step 4 at least so I can boot it up and generate the unlock.code file that way. I'm kind of at a loss without being able to use adb here (unless there is a way and I just don't know it).

Any help would be greatly appreciated! thank you so much!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
You need to get TWRP installed/working which can be done via fastboot. Once in TWRP you can transfer and install (flash) an older ROM that does not require an unlocked bootloader. You then boot that ROM and use it to generate an unlock code.

Suggested older ROM (self contained; GApps already baked in): https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-ktu84q-t3322931
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] :
Do you know how that's done exactly at least with getting twrp onto the device? Everywhere I look on the internet told me I needed to have my tablet unlocked before I could get anywhere. That's been like, the golden answer I have not been able to figure out for the absolute life of me (and how I ended up here), so if you know how to get twrp on my tablet via fastboot and a locked bootloader by all means please point me in the right direction! Any fastboot boot [...] it'll yell at me for trying to tamper with locked hw.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Reread task #4 from the OP. Despite the title the vast majority of this document deals with installing (flashing) a 'vulnerable' bootloader (aboot) and custom recovery (TWRP). You obviously won't be able to unlock the bootloader but that comes after installing twrp with this exploit.

Do yourself a favor and stop trolling the internet for guidance on HDX devices which are not like most other Android gizmos. Everything you need to know is in the HDX forum on XDA.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] :
Ah, I see what you're trying to show me! I at least know that i successfully pushed the twrp_cubed.img file there in the recovery path. I did NOT push the apollo specific twrp in the device unfortunately, as I was paying attention to the two ones asked for in step 4. However, I'm assuming the twrp_cubed.img is still a valid boot img file I can use?

I understand that the goal here for me is to get the device to boot the twrp_cubed.img file I installed, the question is how to get that to happen. This is where my lack of experience definitely shines here, so again bear with me. I tried doing fastboot boot twrp_cubed.img, but it still throws an error saying boot not allowed for locked hw. However I also can't tell if it's trying to boot the .img file from my adb folder or the one on the actual device. Obviously, I want the latter but I tried to see if adding the path works but to no avail. I could also just be using the wrong commands like a dummy becauase I have no experience using adb stuff outside this experience. I do know that somehow my platform-tools doesn't actually come with the -i command and idk what else (it was removed I think in v28; I just installed the newest version before I tackled this project and trying to run the downgraded commands are throwing me errors and making it more hassle than it's worth right now, unless it's the only way for me to save this creature). The computer at least recognizes the device in fastboot mode fine, but I'm getting mad I can't go into an adb shell and check inside the device to make sure everything's all good, or even just un**** my mess and start over.

Thank you for helping me through this though! I'm not sure if I should start my own thread at this point, or if replying on this one is okay (I haven't been on forums in a while my etiquette I'm sure is off). But you are correct; looking through here this is by far the right place to be for this kind of stuff. I'm SO glad I found this.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
My recommendation is to start from scratch, following the guidance exactly as written, avoiding detours based on past experiences or what you think or want to happen. You should also consider the utility of the device if ultimately successful. The HDX platform is getting long in the tooth with hardware and software restrictions that are hard to overcome. At some point the gorgeous screen, above grade audio and unique form factor can't overcome 3rd gen roots. Good luck, mate.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Alexander_RUS:
Hello. Have this problem also. Need help find TWRP Recovery 2.8.7.0 - for install Fire Nexus rom - boot device and read unlock code file. Please help. damage lovely book reader my father. Thank.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/development/recovery-twrp-recovery-2-8-1-0-apollo-t2991155
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Alexander_RUS:
File deleted/not found

Thank , try download from this forum before message, file deleted/not found.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
PM the thread OP and ask for the file to be reposted.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Alexander_RUS:
TWRP Recovery 2.8.7.0

Thread OP is GGOW - and his not aswers PM, this is in your profile :(
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] lydadyer:
Hello @gwardsc65 and @DB126

Just want to thank you both for sharing all your knowledge. This walkthrough, along with all the other HDX threads you've pitched in on, helped me revitalize/improve the HDX my late grandpa left for me. Not a typical heirloom, I know. But it means a lot to've been able to have one last project for him he'd be proud of and to keep his cool toy running better than ever.

This walkthrough was perfect. Even in the parts where a little problem-solving was necessary, a super-noob like me was able to learn a few things and feel more confident messing with the innards of a device. Not to mention, I can finally read comics anywhere I like << a miracle! ;) >>

Y'all are top-notch.

Best,

lydadyer

(Kindle fire HDX 8.9 gen 3)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DB126:
Hey @

Hey @lydadyer -

Thanks for the heart warming post. A great tribute to your late grandfather; I'm sure he would he would be quite proud both of your appreciation of classic tech and for circulating back around to thank those who lent a hand. Something the grey goats of my generation truly appreciate.

Enjoy your HDX.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] bnbx:
Worked awesome, thanks! Brought new life to this device!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Ayub8855:
Where can i find Cm 10.1 For Kindle fire HDX 7 3Rd gen Thor and HDX 8.9 Appolo respectively. i hav searched a hundred websites to find but every where i found CM 13 and CM 14. i dont face issue while installing these two but the camera does not work in these version. Always gives error as "Cant connect to camera". Any help please.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] sol-invictus:
I would suggest you some fine art of software:

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-unlocked-lineage-16-0-11-jan-2021.4164161/

So even the camera is still not working, the ROM is shiny new and still in development thanks to @ggow ! :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] DOA1991:
Hi,

I'm new to the forum and have followed this guide and have successfully rooted\unlocked bootloader\installed Lineage OS on my HDX 7". Following this guide was great and I managed to get through it with minimal issues, BIG thanks to the creator.

This device is going to be used by my girlfriend and it needs to be able to play clash of clans. However, when I install it through Google Play and open the app I just get a gray screen and it doesn't load.

ROMS used

Lineage OS: lineage-14.1-20190316-UNOFFICIAL

GApps: open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20181229

Super SU: UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] bobcat131:
Kingroot no longer works on HDX 8.9 14.4.5.5 update. Any work around to root now?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Bluewolf35:
I got a current HDX 8.9 Apollo and followed this to each step. Unlocked, installed TWRP, and flashed the zips. (I've unlocked and installed custom roms on my tablets and phones, but this one has me scratching my head.)

I'm stuck in a TWRP boot loop. I can get to fastboot and access storage, but every reboot goes to recovery. I've tried multiple versions of TWRP, ROMs, and both SuperSU and Magisk. Everytime it flashes good and boots into TWRP.

I have gone through the full process a number of times to confirm unlock, but not luck, still stuck in TWRP boot loop

Any thoughts or ideas would be great. thanks!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Bluewolf35:
I found this:

Try placing these commands in the TWRP terminal window:

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc

reboot

I got a system boot
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] MandrillusSphinx:
Hi all,

I was following task 4 and my HDX 8.9 is stuck at fastboot. It happened after C:\adb>unlock < waiting for device > The drive appears on the device manager is "Fire devices >Android Composite ADB interface". "Ready" is indicated as soon as it is connected to my PC. However, the device cannot be found using "adb devices". I also tried using"C:\adb>fastboot flash unlock unlock.code", but it just returns <waiting for device>. I do not know what to do now, can anyone please help me with this?

I am new to this forum and English is my second language, so my apologies if I haven't followed all the forum rules or if my expression is not clear enough.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] irfan67670:
I download the three files from the link given in first post. one is adb drivers exe file, other two files almost idnetical doc files explaining how to get adb drivers working

am i missing something here? where are the docs for the actual fastboot commands and flashing etc..
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Bluewolf35:
Does anyone have a copy of the EVERYTHING.ZIP file? It had all of the executables and the step by step Word docs.

Thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] hyenadog69:
hey if anyone still has a copy of the guide it'd really be great if i can get a link, been trying to figure this out for a while now
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] fryheit:
Just wanted to say Thanks :) I just spend one hour on google and finally found your post
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] wwfloyd:
Yeah, me too. I just picked up a 7 in. HDX at a thrift shop, and might like to hack on it, as a lark.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Accessories] desdenovax:
I got a long scratch on the screen

Minor one but it's annoying me

Anyone got any idea on how to fix it

DIY or a commercial product
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Accessories] pittrich67:
I also have a long scratch on the bottom of the display. I think the Mix 3 has the worst display coating on all Mi and Mix devices.

I never had a scratch on any of my Mi and Mix devices!

Gesendet von meinem MIX 3 mit Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Accessories] PanMarcinPL:
the scratch will remain and you will not polish it...

stick tempered glass, it should mask the scratches
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Accessories] grandman1701:
put a tempered class protector over it. little scratches schould disapear
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ffchampmt:
Any one with a Verizon variant of the 3XL able to pull and post the most recent APK for the Call Filter app?

I have Verizon service but I am unable to download it from Google play. Interested to see if it will work on the Playstore phone.

9.4.0 2019-02-15 r8372@release-v9_4_0-r8372 is the most recent release per the playstore dated 3/26/19

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vzw.ecid&hl=en_US
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] kameleongt:
here is a link // was older version 9.3.1 sorry it says not compatible for me with pixel 3xl in the market link you posted. and i have older version installed. i am on Q might be the reason
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] swieder711:
I am curious to see if the latest version will work on my Pixel 3 XL.

I wonder why the play store says that it is incompatible with our device.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ffchampmt:
I'm assuming something in the build.prop is different between the Verizon variants or the google variants. If not, it might be that Google only let's you update if the app is a vendor installed app.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Techrecycler:
APK

This was extracted from a VZW LG G5 and should be up to date. Seems to work fine on my Essential PH-1 so far. Happy blocking...;)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] swieder711:
I installed the Apk listed above.

Why is the app asking if I want to subscribe for $3 per month? I thought it was now free.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] davidgro:
Go to Account in the hamburger menu, then Subscription status, then Other Options (if I remember right, it doesn't show for me now) and you can find the free option.

They really tried to hide it. :mad:

Edit: Dang, it finished activating and now says "Free Trial"!

I'll have to call them probably

---------- Post added at 10:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:26 AM ----------

Ok: Phone support says the free option will become available after the 10 day trial, which will not automatically start charging. I'll find out in a week and a half if either thing is the case I guess.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] hayescooper19:
I would double check that. I just set my account up and it said nothing of a free trial, and in my app it says I have "spam protection free" and I can subscribe for additional features at $2.99/month.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ffchampmt:
Installed and activated just fine on my Pixel 3 Xl.

To get free version go to hamburger menu - account - subscription options - there's a free protection option in there. It then "phones home" and in about a minute it said "Free Protection Activated"
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] DrUnkeN_TiGeR:
The new dialer.apk had this built in
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] pogue972:
In order to enable the free call filtering, you have to login to your VZW account, go to plan, then apps and addons. There down the list you'll find the call filter with the free option. Then you just have to enable it on your line.

Strangely enough, it says my S8 isn't supported, and I downloaded the apk and it installed no problem, but there's no option in there for the free call filtering. But, it says when you enable it that it may take time to show up on your account.

They have an FAQ about it on their website, which I can't link to because I don't have enough posts. But just google "Call Filter FAQs" and it should show up.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Fatalah:
Can anyone post the latest version?

As per the Play Store, the latest version is: 9.4.0 2019-02-15
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] pogue972:
I just wanted to bump this up in hopes someone can post the new APK. I have no idea why Verizon is restricting from older phones, as it works perfectly. But for now, installing the APK directly works fine.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] cmh714:
I dont know what version I installed a while back, but the current version on my phone is 9.4.0 2019-02-26, which I am pretty sure I got thru an update.

Since I am not rooted atm, I cannot provide the latest apk....
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] wingman1487:
Hate to bring it up again, but anyone have the latest, looks like on play its version 9.7.2 2019-07-18
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] boe323:
https://android-apk.org/com.vzw.ecid/ . Think you will find google spam call filter very surprisingly good if you give it a chance

Website is checked and is safe.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] wingman1487:
Awesome, thanks! Was checking on some other APK repositories and couldn't find any with an actual download. With the HTC U11 I've got I don't think the default caller app has the ability to use the Google Spam filters, might check into getting a different phone app, or just upgrade soon :D
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] pogue972:
I don't see anything about a Google Spam filter on that website, but I do see newer versions of the Verizon Spam Filter (which I'm glad to have). Am I missing something?

Also, I tried installing the latest version of the Verizon Call Filter and it just keeps saying "app not installed". I have enabled install from unknown sources, but I noticed you can't uninstall the app from your phone once you have it on there.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Lw00d:
i installed the apk. . and i actived with verizon. how do know its working? plus a spam call came thro
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ajslife87:
I'm hoping someone could help me out here...

I've looked through the Build.prop, and have dug through the system / vendor partitions trying to find the answer to this:

What are the differences between the VERIZON model and the unlocked one in terms of how the play store sees the device?

I have the unlocked version, and use it on Verizon, and it is frustrating to not be able to find and install many VERIZON specific apps, especially when considering the fact that I pay for the add-on services.

I have also downloaded the VERIZON version on the google factory images page, but even after flashing this version there is no Verizon boot screen (not for sure there is one tbh), and no call filter, or name ID apps are available through the play store!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] pogue972:
I had something strange happen to my app. I tried to update it with one of the links provided above and it refused to install. So, I went into my Apps settings and force stopped and disabled it, which reverted it to the version that came with the phone. After that, it disappeared from my app drawer and I thought I had really screwed up. Then, the app showed back up, I opened it, and the app updated itself internally saying it was updating from Verizon or downloading update or something along those lines with a bar measuring it's download time. After that, it started working perfectly. I'm on a Samsung S8 using Android 9. I'm unable to download the app from the Play store.

When I go under the settings for the app it says "App downloaded from My Verizon Services" and is running version 9.4.1 2019-05-03 r8445@release-v9_4_1-r8445.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] swieder711:
Seems like the Verizon call filter app does not run on Android 10.

Is anyone seeing something different?