I only have access to an ancient computer that I've installed xubuntu on because that's about all I can get to run on it. Is it possible to root my HDX 7" from here?
I've done a bunch of googling and am just not turning up any recent information that seems to apply.
Isaac.Eiland-Hall said:
I only have access to an ancient computer that I've installed xubuntu on because that's about all I can get to run on it. Is it possible to root my HDX 7" from here?
I've done a bunch of googling and am just not turning up any recent information that seems to apply.
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Try this site: http://www.howtogeek.com/133515/4-ways-to-run-windows-software-on-linux
It might not be anything , just not sure.
Search up VMware, Wine, or probably the best one, use a friend computer and/or a Remote desktop to root.
Also if has been updated to or pas version 4.1 you can't root right now. So your stuck until some one gets a good way of doing it. Don't worry too much about it, because you can call Amazon customer service and ask them to rill your device back to 13.3.2.7.
They don't like to roll em back so be sure to have a good story on how it doesn't work in and extra friend . With 13.3.2.7bis takes 2 minute to root. Website is www.towelroot.com, good luck.
PS: Sorry for the mess of the post it's hard to form good sentences while intoxicated.
Hi everyone,
I bought HDX 7 just 2 months ago. I was on 4.5.2 and last week i requested amazon to downgrade my device and they allowed me to downgrade to 3.2.8. Then I rooted it using Towelroot and used Safestrap bootloader to install Nexus 2.0.3 ( For Kindle Device).After completion of Installation of Nexus ROM (ZIP file) from safestrap, device restarted and just hanged on some NEXUS logo and could not start up. But after some manual force restarts the safestrap was replaced by normal Kindle bootloader and finally NEXUS 2.0.3 was able to load. But i could not use some Google apps therefore In order to install Gapps I tried to flash TWRP 2.3.3.0 with Flashify i bricked the device. The device just hangs on KINDLE FIRE logo and dont show any response to PC and cant be able to move in Fastboot mode or bootloader mode.
Is there any thing i could do at this moment or should i ask amazon for replacement?
Thanks !!!
marshhhh said:
Hi everyone,
I bought HDX 7 just 2 months ago. I was on 4.5.2 and last week i requested amazon to downgrade my device and they allowed me to downgrade to 3.2.8. Then I rooted it using Towelroot and used Safestrap bootloader to install Nexus 2.0.3 ( For Kindle Device).After completion of Installation of Nexus ROM (ZIP file) from safestrap, device restarted and just hanged on some NEXUS logo and could not start up. But after some manual force restarts the safestrap was replaced by normal Kindle bootloader and finally NEXUS 2.0.3 was able to load. But i could not use some Google apps therefore In order to install Gapps I tried to flash TWRP 2.3.3.0 with Flashify i bricked the device. The device just hangs on KINDLE FIRE logo and dont show any response to PC and cant be able to move in Fastboot mode or bootloader mode.
Is there any thing i could do at this moment or should i ask amazon for replacement?
Thanks !!!
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Yeah, HDX is a finicky device. Looks like you may have skipped a few critical prerequisites (eg: NEXUS 2.0.3 not guaranteed to run w/Safestrap; TWRP is not compatible with 3.2.8) but that's water under the bridge. Flashing stock recovery is your first step IMHO but if you can't see your device via tether then you are pretty much hosed.
Should you seek a replacement Amazon will likely provide a refurbished unit given you are outside the 30-day return window. There have been reports of refurbished units coming with older firmware that that can be exploited (bootloader unlock) which will permit TWRP, Nexus and other ROMs to be installed. You'll need to do some reading to explore your options.
Davey126 said:
Yeah, HDX is a finicky device. Looks like you may have skipped a few critical prerequisites (eg: NEXUS 2.0.3 not guaranteed to run w/Safestrap; TWRP is not compatible with 3.2.8) but that's water under the bridge. Flashing stock recovery is your first step IMHO but if you can't see your device via tether then you are pretty much hosed.
Should you seek a replacement Amazon will likely provide a refurbished unit given you are outside the 30-day return window. There have been reports of refurbished units coming with older firmware that that can be exploited (bootloader unlock) which will permit TWRP, Nexus and other ROMs to be installed. You'll need to do some reading to explore your options.
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Ja, its true because of more excitation and some laziness i escaped some important things to know. Anyway learned something.
I just called amazon and the conversation was like this.
Me: My device hanged on Kindle fire logo. what shall i do?
Amazon: since when ?
Me: Yesterday
Amazon: is that device rooted?
Me: No
Amazon: But I can see that it was rooted using some apps. and you asked for downgrade 2 days ago.
Me: I tried but i was not able to do so, But i had this problem when i did factory reset. ( It was a lie )
Amazon: Ok. Did you drop the device or was it in water before you had this problem.
Me: No No
Amazon: Ok then it should be defect. so send it to us. Thanks
But I am not sure whether they will replace it.
Amazon (at least in the US) will likely make some type of accommodation to keep you happy; they are good that way. Keep us posted!
marshhhh said:
Ja, its true because of more excitation and some laziness i escaped some important things to know. Anyway learned something.
I just called amazon and the conversation was like this.
Me: My device hanged on Kindle fire logo. what shall i do?
Amazon: since when ?
Me: Yesterday
Amazon: is that device rooted?
Me: No
Amazon: But I can see that it was rooted using some apps. and you asked for downgrade 2 days ago.
Me: I tried but i was not able to do so, But i had this problem when i did factory reset. ( It was a lie )
Amazon: Ok. Did you drop the device or was it in water before you had this problem.
Me: No No
Amazon: Ok then it should be defect. so send it to us. Thanks
But I am not sure whether they will replace it.
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Amazon (at least in the US) will likely make some type of accommodation to keep you happy; they are good that way. Keep us posted!
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Ya, i just got a mail from amazon and it says that my new device will be in front of my door in 3 days. Actually amazon are willing to have a good relationship with their customers. Impressive...
Hey everyone
I have a new dragon touch M10x 10 inch tablet and was wondering if there is a root method available for it? I dont think these are popular enough where there are custom roms, from my searches anyways, but root would be great.
Thoughts and/or experiences from others with these tablets?
I ordered the tablet for a family member, and thankfully an Amazon reviewer mentioned Kingo Root as their root tool (I hadn't heard of it before).
kingoapp.com for their install file. Installed fine in Windows 8.1 (didn't even reboot), set tablet up with Developer Mode by going to Settings -> About Tablet -> Tap the Build Number until it says You're a Developer. Then just ran Kingo Root from the PC side, and click click all done. Afterwards I did go to the Play Store and install SuperSU. AdAway seems to install fine after rooting.
Hopefully this helps.
Fantastic Works on Dragon Touch y88x
bwcall said:
I ordered the tablet for a family member, and thankfully an Amazon reviewer mentioned Kingo Root as their root tool (I hadn't heard of it before).
for their install file. Installed fine in Windows 8.1 (didn't even reboot), set tablet up with Developer Mode by going to Settings -> About Tablet -> Tap the Build Number until it says You're a Developer. Then just ran Kingo Root from the PC side, and click click all done. Afterwards I did go to the Play Store and install SuperSU. AdAway seems to install fine after rooting.
Hopefully this helps.
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:victory:You are the man, I have been looking for days on how to root my Dragon Touch y88x on 4.4.2 kitkat all i did was what you said and in about 10 mins I was rooted. I enabled usb debuging, hooked tablet to my laptop "No Driver Installed" Kingo Root did the rest. It did take a little while for it to find and install the drivers around 8 minutes or so. but after that it only took a minute or two and My Dragon Touch Y88x was Rooted Thank you very much.:good:
I am tired of the Fire OS. In fact, I have barely used my Kindle Fire that was an XMas gift last year because Amazon's take on the Android OS just is so painful. I'm coming from CM11s and 12.1 on my OnePlus One and would like to get this onto the device if possible.
I'm no stranger to rooting, but it seems all the methods that I have tried (towelroot and KingRoot v4.50.902) are failing.
The OS is prompting me to update to 4.5.3 (I believe) and I'm hessitant to do. Does 4.5.1 not have the 'root vulnerability'? Is there a way to root this Kindle on the Fire OS 4.5.1 so that I can finally use and enjoy this great hardware?
Thank you all and I do apologize if this is old/repost. I have tried to exhaust the options before creating a new thread.
EDIT: Just to have this information in here, the Kindle 'Device Options' is reporting Kindle Fire HDX (3rd Generation) with a serial number that starts with D073...
ricer333 said:
I am tired of the Fire OS. In fact, I have barely used my Kindle Fire that was an XMas gift last year because Amazon's take on the Android OS just is so painful. I'm coming from CM11s and 12.1 on my OnePlus One and would like to get this onto the device if possible.
I'm no stranger to rooting, but it seems all the methods that I have tried (towelroot and KingRoot v4.50.902) are failing.
The OS is prompting me to update to 4.5.3 (I believe) and I'm hessitant to do. Does 4.5.1 not have the 'root vulnerability'? Is there a way to root this Kindle on the Fire OS 4.5.1 so that I can finally use and enjoy this great hardware?
Thank you all and I do apologize if this is old/repost. I have tried to exhaust the options before creating a new thread.
EDIT: Just to have this information in here, the Kindle 'Device Options' is reporting Kindle Fire HDX (3rd Generation) with a serial number that starts with D073...
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Believe @Cl4ncy responded in another thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205865
My fire 6 HD OS Was 5.1.2
1- I flashed it by OS 4.5.3 via adb
2- It started 4.5.3 then downloaded 4.5.5 ( automatic update)
3-then stop working at all .
in the PC device manager appears ( MT65xx preloader ) for few seconds then disappear then reappear etc etc etc .
any ideas ??
NOW I Installed the driver for ( MT65xx preloader )
then
it becomes
Media Tek PreLoader USB VCOM (Android)(COM6) in the device manager
but is also appear and disappears !!
any Ideas to complete ???
moroxoro said:
NOW I Installed the driver for ( MT65xx preloader )
then
it becomes
Media Tek PreLoader USB VCOM (Android)(COM6) in the device manager
but is also appear and disappears !!
any Ideas to complete ???
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There is no known way to unbrick what you have.
On other hand, it is interesting that 4.5.5 now bricks after 5.1.2. Was it 4.5.5 or 4.5.5.1 (if you remember) ?
bibikalka said:
There is no known way to unbrick what you have.
On other hand, it is interesting that 4.5.5 now bricks after 5.1.2. Was it 4.5.5 or 4.5.5.1 (if you remember) ?
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I think it was 4.5.5 by 80% but not sure .
could you please help my in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/help/help-friend-fire-hd-6-4th-please-t3356610
to try via sptools ?
just need scatter file
Any help ?!?
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I'm in same exact boat. This blows. I'll keep updated if I find anything useful. But seems pretty gloomy so far..
CJD14 said:
I'm in same exact boat. This blows. I'll keep updated if I find anything useful. But seems pretty gloomy so far..
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Please see post 3. No solution. But can you tell us if you were on OS 5.1.2 OR 5.1.2.1 before you sideloaded 4.5.3? (5.1.2.1 has a March date.)
I assume sequence was same: On 5.1.2 (or 5.1.2.1), sideloaded 4.5.3, then 4.5.3 OTA upgraded to 4.5.5. And then what? It just wouldn't boot after 4.5.5 installed? Did you see progress bar and then it died? Black screen or do you see a logo? Thanks.
DoLooper said:
Please see post 3. No solution. But can you tell us if you were on OS 5.1.2 OR 5.1.2.1 before you sideloaded 4.5.3? (5.1.2.1 has a March date.)
I assume sequence was same: On 5.1.2 (or 5.1.2.1), sideloaded 4.5.3, then 4.5.3 OTA upgraded to 4.5.5. And then what? It just wouldn't boot after 4.5.5 installed? Did you see progress bar and then it died? Black screen or do you see a logo? Thanks.
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My problem is a slightly bit different. I looked and it said i was on 4.1.1 or 4.1.3 i believe, was the original OS upon recieving the device.
I literally just opened the package set it up, then installed two apps and found that Kingo root I believe it was, successfully rooted the device for me. I was connected to WiFi so of course it automatically downloaded the current update. I couldn't find a way to stop the auto update but there was a notification saying an aupdate was available so I just cleared it and planned on not updating at all until I could confirm this wouldn't happen.
I added a few books from my nexus 7 and sideloaded moon reader, both using es file explorer. I then looked away and all the sudden the device turned off and started 'applying update' and I thought F#%K!!! I knew it was too late, and I didn't look into it enough to find a way to stop it. I didn't think it would just do it without my okay.
Makes me mad. But after the update finished it just goes directly to Fire System Recovery with the orange exclamation mark with reboot system or reset to factory defaults. It tries to reboot twice then goes to this every time. Both achieve nothing.
So unfortunately I am unaware of what update it downloaded and applied against my will. I'm assuming the latest if its possible to jump that high.
I've had and fixed so many devices from tablets to phones to iOS devices, this is the first and only time that a device that quickly became screwed up and not only that, apparently is unfixable.
Can't believe Amazon doesn't have a software like Samsung Kies or something. Come on amazon.
DoLooper said:
Please see post 3. No solution. But can you tell us if you were on OS 5.1.2 OR 5.1.2.1 before you sideloaded 4.5.3? (5.1.2.1 has a March date.)
I assume sequence was same: On 5.1.2 (or 5.1.2.1), sideloaded 4.5.3, then 4.5.3 OTA upgraded to 4.5.5. And then what? It just wouldn't boot after 4.5.5 installed? Did you see progress bar and then it died? Black screen or do you see a logo? Thanks.
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It was on OS 5.1.2 then sideloaded 4.5.3 then upgrade to 4.5.5 just the progress bar I saw then diad . I Didnt see the logo .
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moroxoro said:
My fire 6 HD OS Was 5.1.2
1- I flashed it by OS 4.5.3 via adb
2- It started 4.5.3 then downloaded 4.5.5 ( automatic update)
3-then stop working at all .
in the PC device manager appears ( MT65xx preloader ) for few seconds then disappear then reappear etc etc etc .
any ideas ??
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moroxoro said:
It was on OS 5.1.2 then sideloaded 4.5.3 then upgrade to 4.5.5 just the progress bar I saw then diad . I Didnt see the logo .
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This kind of reminds of the other bricking epidemic, when people tried to upgrade from 4.5.5.1 to FireOS 5 from Oct and bricked a lot. And the devices are no longer under warranty ...
I'm in the same boat. I was using 5.4.2, then sideloaded 4.5.3 (it was a mistake, the idea was to sideload 5.2.2), then manually upgraded to 5.2.2 (copy to device and update from settings menu). I went to dinner and when I returned there was a black screen. When connected to PC, MT65xx keeps appearing and disappearing.
Edit: these are the bin names, not necessarily the OS version.
I can help in creating MT8135 scatter (or at least I can try) but I need a working device first. Can someone with a working device PM me?
I also have a bricked Fire HD 6.
I have a similar situation where it blinks in and out as MT65xx preloader. Plugged in, its bootlooped with the amazon screen. Unplugged theres a low battery sign. Plugged in, there seems to be that with the lightning recharge symbol.
I think I'd successfully rooted and everything, using the "[ROOT] With Kingroot and Tools + Play Store + Launcher (Newbie Friendly)" guide, up until trying to use NOVA LAUNCHER to replace the stock launcher. I noticed the tool with the scripts had a script to do the swap, so since the "set nova as default" wasn't working I decided to do that. I got bootlooped at that point, then stupidly tried a factory reset in the TWRP boot menu to start everything from square one. It seemed more or less locked in that bootlooped state where my computer seemed unable to connect.
However a day later I managed to get to the TWRP boot menu. But then the battery symbol started showing up, and I can no longer get to that menu.
This is sad day.
Same boat but with a KF HD7 2014 4th gen. No updates?
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I'm in the same boat. I was using 5.4.2, then sideloaded 4.5.3 (it was a mistake, the idea was to sideload 5.2.2), then manually upgraded to 5.2.2 (copy to device and update from settings menu). I went to dinner and when I returned there was a black screen. When connected to PC, MT65xx keeps appearing and disappearing.
Edit: these are the bin names, not necessarily the OS version.
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Fixed using this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/development/video-linux-iso-unbrick-fire-hd6-hd7-t3474999