Hi, is it possible to unlock the bootloader and/or root the Kindle Fire HDX (7") on software version 4.5.3?
If it is possible, how would I go about doing it?
Thanks.
No. You need to be on x.3.2.3 or below.
EncryptedCurse said:
No. You need to be on x.3.2.3 or below.
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Is it possible to downgrade?
Is it possible to root without losing data on this version?
xxmka said:
Is it possible to downgrade?
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Unfortunately, that's not possible either.
xxmka said:
Is it possible to root without losing data on this version?
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No. You need to downgrade to x.3.2.8 (which wipes all user data in the process) and then manually update to 4.5.2 for root.
EncryptedCurse said:
Unfortunately, that's not possible either.
No. You need to downgrade to x.3.2.8 (which wipes all user data in the process) and then manually update to 4.5.2 for root.
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How would I update to 4.5.2?
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I would like to root simply for wifi tethering and such, but not looking to add custom roms (this is a friend's phone)
So is it possible to root only and leave locked?
No. Must be unlocked for root.
Captain_Throwback said:
No. Must be unlocked for root.
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Thank you! My next question then... will unlocking format everything?
DssTrainer said:
Thank you! My next question then... will unlocking format everything?
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Yes
If I am in 3.2.6， is that still OK？
No. You need to downgrade.
EncryptedCurse said:
No. You need to downgrade.
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how can I download？
52yt said:
how can I download？
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downgrade
So if I have TWRP 2.8.1.0 installed i should use thor-nexus-rom-v2.0.2_boot.zip ? If I want Nexus rom on the new bootloader?
My KF HDX7 has just updated to firmware 13.4.1.1 !!! Can I now root the Kindle? If not, is it possible to roll back the firmware to enable me to root it? Many thanks for any help/advice.
roypaun said:
My KF HDX7 has just updated to firmware 13.4.1.1 !!! Can I now root the Kindle? If not, is it possible to roll back the firmware to enable me to root it? Many thanks for any help/advice.
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Continue here [Rollback][Downgrade][Thor][Apollo] 3.2.8 rollback-OTA captured
roypaun said:
My KF HDX7 has just updated to firmware 13.4.1.1 !!! Can I now root the Kindle? If not, is it possible to roll back the firmware to enable me to root it? Many thanks for any help/advice.
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Not sure what has happened now !! But my KF HDX7 has just updated to firmware OS 4.5.3 (26th March 2015). My question now is can I root the Kindle with THIS firmware or, again, must I (can I?) roll back the firmware to allow me to root the Kindle? Again, thanks for help/advice.
roypaun said:
Not sure what has happened now !! But my KF HDX7 has just updated to firmware OS 4.5.3 (26th March 2015). My question now is can I root the Kindle with THIS firmware or, again, must I (can I?) roll back the firmware to allow me to root the Kindle? Again, thanks for help/advice.
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4.5.3 isn't rootable, so you'll still have to rollback. You can either stay on 13.3.2.8, or manually update to 4.5.2 after.
EncryptedCurse said:
4.5.3 isn't rootable, so you'll still have to rollback. You can either stay on 13.3.2.8, or manually update to 4.5.2 after.
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Very many thanks for your advice. I will sideload 13.3.2.8 and rollback to this firmware. Again, thanks
roypaun said:
Very many thanks for your advice. I will sideload 13.3.2.8 and rollback to this firmware. Again, thanks
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Don't forget to block OTA once you get to your desired level (even if 3.2.8 etc supposedly never auto updates; block on your device to make sure).
Davey126 said:
Don't forget to block OTA once you get to your desired level (even if 3.2.8 etc supposedly never auto updates; block on your device to make sure).
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Yes, thanks. I have done that. Much appreciate your time and advice.
i have my 8.9 rooted and fire updates blocked. i plan on selling this device and was wanting to put it back to a fire only. is this possible?
alan081954 said:
i have my 8.9 rooted and fire updates blocked. i plan on selling this device and was wanting to put it back to a fire only. is this possible?
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What version of FireOS is currently on the device?
Davey126 said:
What version of FireOS is currently on the device?
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5.1.1
Davey126 said:
What version of FireOS is currently on the device?
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alan081954 said:
5.1.1
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Assuming you used Kingroot. Perhaps the easiest approach is to use Super-SUme (must purchase the pro version; $4 USD) to fully remove Kinguser and subsequently install SuperSU. You can then remove root from within SuperSU. Seems a bit circuitous but SuperSU is arguably the best/easiest way to unroot an Android device that can not be refreshed by other means. Kingroot/Kinguser offers no way to remove itself and reportedly blocks attempts to uninstall.
Hello XDA!
I was just wondering if there was a root available yet for the Fire HD 6 running Fire OS 5.3.1.1. I have tried to sideload 5.3.1 onto it, but the BIN file I downloaded from rootjunkys did not work (as it is designed for the Fire 5th gen) and I cannot find a 5.3.1 firmware image for the Fire 4th gen. If there is either of those two things in existence (either root for 5.3.1.1 or a firmware image for the HD 6), it would greatly help me if I could use those. Thank you!
-Jrhotrod
I don't think it's possible yet to root 5.3.1.1 directly, but I did it by following the tutorial here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
to downgrade to 4.5.3, root, and then get back to 5.3.1.1 with Gapps and Xposed.
olliebean said:
I don't think it's possible yet to root 5.3.1.1 directly, but I did it by following the tutorial here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
to downgrade to 4.5.3, root, and then get back to 5.3.1.1 with Gapps and Xposed.
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I might try it; I just don't want to brick my Fire. I might have to wait for Kingroot to *finally* develop a root for it. Thank you!
Jrhotrod said:
I might try it; I just don't want to brick my Fire. I might have to wait for Kingroot to *finally* develop a root for it. Thank you!
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Downgrade to 4.5.3 is very easy and safe!
bibikalka said:
Downgrade to 4.5.3 is very easy and safe!
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So I can root 5.3.1.1 indirectly by rooting 4.5.3 and upgrading again? Interesting
Jrhotrod said:
So I can root 5.3.1.1 indirectly by rooting 4.5.3 and upgrading again? Interesting
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Exactly! You just got to make sure that it does not update you while you are rooting 4.5.3. Once rooted, do a factory reset ASAP.
bibikalka said:
Exactly! You just got to make sure that it does not update you while you are rooting 4.5.3. Once rooted, do a factory reset ASAP.
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I was under the impression that any update would undo the root. I suppose I will have to try this out this weekend. Thank you very much!