Hi people of the xda! So my kf was just running 5.6.1.0 unrooted two days ago. Yesterday I rooted it following CCRobot's thread. Now I want to install cyanogenmod and get rid of everything with amazon in its package name :silly:. The link for that tutorial by ggow is here. My issue is that the prerequisites include TWRP access and 4.5.3, and I'm running 5.3.1 bootloaders and stock recovery.
My basic question is how can I replace/downgrade 5.3.1 bootloaders to 4.5.3 bootloaders. After that's done I can get TWRP but I'm not sure how.
If someone could provide a semi-noob-friendly tutorial/thread with step by step instructions that would be lovely. Also props to ggow for porting the first custom ROM.
Also If its possible to install cyanogenmod without older bootlaoders and TWRP that could work for me too.
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Hello everyone, My friend recently gave me his G Tablet to "update" it. I've read most of the guides and have a good idea on what needs to be done. I am currently on stock rom 1.1. I was just wondering before i backup my rom with NVFlash and install CWM, do i need to Root my device first ? I went through that gtablet for dummies site and it does not mention anything about rooting the tablet. I intend to install vegan tab 7.1.0. Does the rom come pre-rooted or will i need root the device first before running nvflash and installing cwm ?
Also im looking for a stable rom. Is vegan-tab stable enough or should i be looking at another rom? remember i am on bootloader 1.1
No need to root before installing a new Rom. The new rom will give you root access. Vegan seems to be a favorite for stability. Not sure if the most recent update has a version for the 1.1 bootloader though. This site will walk you through everything you need to know http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
RaihanH said:
Hello everyone, My friend recently gave me his G Tablet to "update" it. I've read most of the guides and have a good idea on what needs to be done. I am currently on stock rom 1.1. I was just wondering before i backup my rom with NVFlash and install CWM, do i need to Root my device first ? I went through that gtablet for dummies site and it does not mention anything about rooting the tablet. I intend to install vegan tab 7.1.0. Does the rom come pre-rooted or will i need root the device first before running nvflash and installing cwm ?
Also im looking for a stable rom. Is vegan-tab stable enough or should i be looking at another rom? remember i am on bootloader 1.1
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The boot loader issue had been debated at some length in the past.
Some dev (roebeet) pushed for development into 1.2 - some stayed with 1.1
Either way, there are some roms for both.
You should learn NV flash and try out a few and see what works for you.
HC flashback 10.3 is slick and nice.
Beasty/clem ultimate is very fast and stable.
On a side note, ICS is in development pending kernel work. It will be on a 1.2 BL base...fwiw
Hello Guys,
I have Kindle fire HDX 8.9" (14.3.2.3) rooted and safetrap install. I want to install Apollo Gapps ROM v1.3 by @ggow. he mentioned that Gapps ROM v1.3 is based on 14.3.2.4. As a result I want to update to 14.3.2.4 and do all the rooting and stuff.
I was wondering if the 14.3.2.4 still the latest version or not. if it is the lastest version, I just need to enable to update and update the whole thing. if it is not the latest version, Correct me if I am wrong, I can copy the 14.3.2.4 bin file to internal storage and then hit the check for update.
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Arashkage said:
Hello Guys,
I have Kindle fire HDX 8.9" (14.3.2.3) rooted and safetrap install. I want to install Apollo Gapps ROM v1.3 by @ggow. he mentioned that Gapps ROM v1.3 is based on 14.3.2.4. As a result I want to update to 14.3.2.4 and do all the rooting and stuff.
I was wondering if the 14.3.2.4 still the latest version or not. if it is the lastest version, I just need to enable to update and update the whole thing. if it is not the latest version, Correct me if I am wrong, I can copy the 14.3.2.4 bin file to internal storage and then hit the check for update.
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Well if you did read any of the thread I believe it is mentioned in there it also works on your base no need to update. (See Post #77 for confirmation http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760542 )And from what I've read in several places it's possible if you update to the latest firmware you could be locked out of their future bootloader unlock. Nothing personal but I truly don't understand why folks don't read the thread on the modifications they wish to do before starting their own thread. While I'm sure that you are quite familiar with XDA you may not be so familiar to this device there are several threads that are sticky in the general and the troubleshooting section that have useful information like to let you know that bootloader is locked tight for now and we still do not have any fastboot capabilities so if you screw up your device there is no easy rescue if any. Statement in fact you'll see dozens of threads started in both of those sections with brick devices due to lack of research and lack of comprehension and the ability to properly follow directions they are ultimately end up calling Amazon for refurbished devices. My advice ionly do your own homework before diving in. I have seen very few devices rescued from a brick state . This device is no way similar to any Nexus device ever at least at this time.Good luck
My brother has a KFHDX 7", we got it last November-December, and I rooted it nearly instantly. It is in version 13.3.2.6 and I must have blocked OTA updates since it is still there. Back then I had tried to install gapps, the playstore etc, but I couldn't find a working method yet.
What I'm looking for is this:
- a way to downgrade the Amazon OS (if necessary)
- a custom recovery to install
- a tutorial to unbrick the tablet in case I brick it
- a way to install the GApps and make them work
- a list of custom roms available for the device. (It's name is "Thor", right? I couldn't find many) Aren't there any of the mainstream roms such as CM for it?
I have a KFHD 7" (2012 model) and I have flashed a custom rom so if I am given instructions I know how to make it work more or less, but I've been having some issues figuring out what is what in XDA in the KFHDX's section.
Thanks for taking the time to read this (and perhaps help me out)!
Hi everybody,
just unpacked my kindle hdx 7" and it has fireware 13.3.1.0
i have been reading a lot of threads and posts but still have some questions..
as soon as cm11 is completely stable and everything works i want to use it because of android 4.4 but as it might take some time till then i was thinking of getting the nexus rom first and switch later.
till now i just rooted some of my divices so im new to roms and want to have as less hassle as possible
right now i would need safestrap for the nexus rom but ggow was talking about TWRP compatibility with the next version so i think it would be best to wait and then get twrp because it is also necessary for cm11..
first of all i would root after this instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665683 yes? and does it work with .3.1.0?
then for the current nexus rom i would need safstrap and 13.3.2.4 but how would i get 3.2.4?
does maybe someone have a link i couldnt find anything about it..
but if i want nexus rom >2.0.2 or cm11 i would just need twrp which i could install with no problems with my firmware?
did i miss any step?
sorry for the long text just dont want to brick my kindle
thanks!
Fee
I am fairly familiar with rooting and such, but I am currently lost. I just received my hdx (thor) and have it rooted with a custom recovery and a stock backup. But, my question is, do I need to be on certain versions for certain custom roms? I'm currently on 13.3.1.0. Would I need to download/install a more recent version before I can began flashing?
Thanks in advance
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I am fairly familiar with rooting and such, but I am currently lost. I just received my hdx (thor) and have it rooted with a custom recovery and a stock backup. But, my question is, do I need to be on certain versions for certain custom roms? I'm currently on 13.3.1.0. Would I need to download/install a more recent version before I can began flashing?
Thanks in advance
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It depends on what you want to flash, but in general 13.3.1.0 is one of the, if not the, best to be on. It should work with Cpasjuste's CM11 ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/development/cm-11-20141216-unofficial-thor-t2974818) and ggow's AOSP Nexus ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/development/apollo-nexus-v1-1-t2835838) as long as you put TWRP on it first (http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-1-0-thor-t2986004)
It looks like ggow is now recommending 13.3.2.3 as the best place to be for his rom to resolve some graphic glitches people have been having with .3.1.0, he provides a flashable version and instructions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...p-flashable-3-2-3-bootloader-upgrade-t3025504