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FYI - it has been reported FireOS 5.3.2 is being distributed via OTA update (here). The same individual indicated Kingroot was ineffective suggesting this build is not rootable at present. Also unknown is whether a rollback to FireOS 5.3.1 is possible. Suggest not trying a rollback unless you are comfortable sacrificing the device. Those on a lower versions of FireOS should consider blocking OTA updates via SuperTool (here) if you wish to preserve the option to root.
Edit: see following post by @zippy411. Appears a rollback to FireOS 5.3.1 (rootable) is viable.
Davey126 said:
FYI - it has been reported FireOS 5.3.2 is being distributed via OTA update (here). The same individual indicated Kingroot was ineffective suggesting this build is not rootable at present. Also unknown is whether a rollback to FireOS 5.3.1 is possible. Suggest not trying a rollback unless you are comfortable sacrificing the device. Those on a lower versions of FireOS should consider blocking OTA updates via SuperTool (here) if you wish to preserve the option to root.
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I decided to offer up my tablet for testing. One of the two kindle fires I was going to root updated itself to 5.3.2 as soon as it was turned on. I am going to attempt to restore it back to 5.3.1.0
I followed the instructions in this youtube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLoH-ahjy4
I used this as my source for the firmware. I downloaded 5.3.1.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62986665&postcount=3
I had some trouble getting the kindle recognized in usb debug mode even after installing correct drivers and attempting to manually update the drivers the usual way but was successful using this method in Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.
Open device manager Settings>Devices>Device Manager
Connect Kindle Fire
Enable USB debugging
(If Kindle is not listed as Android>Android Composite ADB interface)
select Other Devices>Fire
Right Click>Update Driver Software
Browse my computer for Driver Software
Let me pick from a list of drivers on my computer
select show all devices
select Amazon.com
select Android or Android Phone (or ADB Interface or Android Device)
Select Android Composite ADB interface
or Android Composite ADB interface
It now states I am running FireOS 5.3.1.0
I am now going to root this device using the latest supertool and install the fire nexus rom.
I successfully rooted it and installed the fire nexus rom.
I found that Kingroot 4.9.6 151 works best instead of the kingroot included in supertool. run kingroot and then the supertool process like normal to replace kingroot with supersu.
I also had to install flashfire manually versus the one included in supertool.
good luck all!
great news that we can downgrade without issue.
P.S: Maybe my HD 10 5.3.1.0 will never see the light of getting root as Fire 7" as Amazon is pushing another update already
Did you try to rip the Alexa voice assistant APK(s) out and try them on other ROMs at all? I'd be very interested in being able to do this. Since my Fire was on 5.0.1 when I switched it to CM, I don't want to have to lose being able to use TWRP in order to get the files myself (via upgrade, root, and then stuck with flashfire).
Orbiting234 said:
Did you try to rip the Alexa voice assistant APK(s) out and try them on other ROMs at all? I'd be very interested in being able to do this. Since my Fire was on 5.0.1 when I switched it to CM, I don't want to have to lose being able to use TWRP in order to get the files myself (via upgrade, root, and then stuck with flashfire).
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Quite likely you can retain 5.0.1 bootloader while 'upgrading' to FireOS 5.4.x (when released) using the time proven procedure in this thread yielding the best of both worlds. Backup your existing CM install in TWRP so you can revert back after grabbing the Alexa components. You could do the same with the FireOS build and toggle between the two (awkwardly) via TWRP backup/restore. Can do the same thing with recent FlashFire builds although I would always retain a true nandroid (ie: twrp backup) of CM as a fallback.
zippy411 said:
I decided to offer up my tablet for testing. One of the two kindle fires I was going to root updated itself to 5.3.2 as soon as it was turned on. I am going to attempt to restore it back to 5.3.1.0
I followed the instructions in this youtube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLoH-ahjy4
I used this as my source for the firmware. I downloaded 5.3.1.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62986665&postcount=3
I had some trouble getting the kindle recognized in usb debug mode even after installing correct drivers and attempting to manually update the drivers the usual way but was successful using this method in Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.
Open device manager Settings>Devices>Device Manager
Connect Kindle Fire
Enable USB debugging
(If Kindle is not listed as Android>Android Composite ADB interface)
select Other Devices>Fire
Right Click>Update Driver Software
Browse my computer for Driver Software
Let me pick from a list of drivers on my computer
select show all devices
select Amazon.com
select Android or Android Phone (or ADB Interface or Android Device)
Select Android Composite ADB interface
or Android Composite ADB interface
It now states I am running FireOS 5.3.1.0
I am now going to root this device using the latest supertool and install the fire nexus rom.
I successfully rooted it and installed the fire nexus rom.
I found that Kingroot 4.9.6 151 works best instead of the kingroot included in supertool. run kingroot and then the supertool process like normal to replace kingroot with supersu.
I also had to install flashfire manually versus the one included in supertool.
good luck all!
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I just followed your lead and it worked!!!
I had 5.3.2.0 on my Kindle Fire 7" Gen 5 tablet.
I booted the tablet into recovery (adb reboot recovery) and then used the "adb sideload" command to flash the 5.3.1.0 firmware.
The latest Kingroot did not work, so I downloaded the version you suggested 4.9.6 (from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/kingro...-release/kingroot-4-9-6-android-apk-download/)
That version did successfully root the device!
Now I'm playing with FlashFire. If all goes well, I'll be running CM12.1 soon!
Update: CM12.1 is installed and running great!
ManWithCamera said:
I just followed your lead and it worked!!!
I had 5.3.2.0 on my Kindle Fire 7" Gen 5 tablet.
I booted the tablet into recovery (adb reboot recovery) and then used the "adb sideload" command to flash the 5.3.1.0 firmware.
The latest Kingroot did not work, so I downloaded the version you suggested 4.9.6 (from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/kingro...-release/kingroot-4-9-6-android-apk-download/)
That version did successfully root the device!
Now I'm playing with FlashFire. If all goes well, I'll be running CM12.1 soon!
Update: CM12.1 is installed and running great!
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Will it be possible on 6th gen as well?
I can't quite understand the difference between the two software-wise.
Apart of the NEW Alexa, does anyone here has noticed something NEW or any improvements with the latest FireOS 5.3.2 update?
Can we root it after the update with dirty cow?
just4u32 said:
Will it be possible on 6th gen as well?
I can't quite understand the difference between the two software-wise.
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Hi - this forum is for 5th gen Fire (released fall 2015); you'll want to ask you question here. While 5th and 6th gen devices often run similar builds of FireOS there are some differences attributable to hardware variations and software release cycles. What works on one type of device may or may not on others. Rollbacks can be especially dangerous as bootloaders/kernels generally differ across device types. A failed rollback attempt typically yields a bricked device with no recovery options. In short, I would not generalize across device types.
Reuben Talbott said:
Can we root it after the update with dirty cow?
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To my knowledge there is no indication Dirty Cow has any meaningful relevance on this device. Although the underlying vulnerability may exist there is no evidence it has been successfully exploited on FireOS.
OK I thanks
Reuben Talbott said:
Can we root it after the update with dirty cow?
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I tried rooting it with Dirty Cow after the update to 5.3.2.0, but was unsuccessful. The device would reboot while it was attempting the exploit. Flashing back to 5.3.1.0 made it rootable again (via Kingroot version 4.9.6).
5.3.2 > 5.3.1 downgrade IS possible
Good Afternoon,
I recent purchased a Kindle Fire 7 (11/11/16) and it was upgraded to 5.3.2. I was able to downgrade the OS to 5.3.1 using the ADB sideload method and then root using Kingroot (11/18/16). Be sure to block OTA updates once completed. Have not seen any issues yet and will report if i do.
Good Luck everyone.
ManWithCamera said:
I tried rooting it with Dirty Cow after the update to 5.3.2.0, but was unsuccessful. The device would reboot while it was attempting the exploit. Flashing back to 5.3.1.0 made it rootable again (via Kingroot version 4.9.6).
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Thanks
Tried to disable lockscreen ads using adb (com.amazon.kindle.kso), but when I touch the special offers icon on lockscreen, I get a window that says Selected Offers. Is there another package that I should be disabling? I'm on Fire OS 5.3.2.
Hello, i have the latest Fire 7".
If i rollback from 5.3.2 to 5.3.1.0 and i use Kingroot, only root, can I go to back to stock software if I have to give it to Amazon assistance?
Onlye root, not recovery modded or other rom.
Thanks
p.s.: not use slang with me, thanks
Palux said:
Hello, i have the latest Fire 7".
If i rollback from 5.3.2 to 5.3.1.0 and i use Kingroot, only root, can I go to back to stock software if I have to give it to Amazon assistance?
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Yes - 5.3.1 can be reloaded again if pure stock is desired. However, this is not generally required for warranty exchanges (the only type of hardware assistance Amazon provides) as they do not perform a detailed inspection of returned devices.
Hey there, I followed the instructions as provided and everything seemed to work fine but now I am stuck and not sure if I should reboot it.
1. Downgraded from 5.3.2 to 5.3.1 -> worked
2. Install Kingroot with "AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool" and Root the device -> worked
3. Install FlashFire with "AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool"-> that did not work. I got the message that the APK is invalid.
4. Install Google Play Store
5. Install FlashFire from Google Play Store -> was that ok?!
6. Configure it as described in this thread which was linked. CM12 + Gapps Nano
I was confused because the instructions are a little bit different regarding the checkboxes compared to the other thread but I followed those instructions.
Device rebooted, and now I am seeing an Amazon Logo on the Screen since about 1,5h. It does not reboot or anything, it just shows the Amazon Logo
Should I reboot it or is it actually flashing right now since hours?
br
Arret said:
Hey there, I followed the instructions as provided and everything seemed to work fine but now I am stuck and not sure if I should reboot it.
1. Downgraded from 5.3.2 to 5.3.1 -> worked
2. Install Kingroot with "AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool" and Root the device -> worked
3. Install FlashFire with "AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool"-> that did not work. I got the message that the APK is invalid.
4. Install Google Play Store
5. Install FlashFire from Google Play Store -> was that ok?!
6. Configure it as described in this thread which was linked. CM12 + Gapps Nano
I was confused because the instructions are a little bit different regarding the checkboxes compared to the other thread but I followed those instructions.
Device rebooted, and now I am seeing an Amazon Logo on the Screen since about 1,5h. It does not reboot or anything, it just shows the Amazon Logo
Should I reboot it or is it actually flashing right now since hours?
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Something went wrong; the Amazon Logo should display for <30 sec. You will need to reload FireOS 5.3.1 from the stock recovery menu and start over. Guidance here, here. Once recovered post back for further assistance loading CM 12.1.
Unless I'm wrong, these are the steps to reinstall 4.5.5.3 fireos back into the hdx 7" thor after stock recovery was wiped in twrp.
1) Download fireos 4.5.5.3 last version from amazon official site.
2) Rename .bin to .zip
3) Put into root (sdcard) on fire
4) Boot into twrp recovery, install said zip
5) Done??? (I assume the one zip will install to the 3 partitions (.img) on the fire?
My story:
I followed the instructions, unlocked my bootloader, and installed custom rom. No problem. Problem is, I didn't make a stock fireos backup first. The real kicker, I advanced wiped everything in twrp before the custom rom. Now it seems I have nothing but twrp and my custom rom.
NOT ACTUALLY WANTING STOCK OS BACK, but I didn't root at the time of the custom rom install. I didn't care about root at the time, just the custom rom. But now I DO want root, but kingroot etc won't work now. I assume it only works with the stock install? Because I'm now on aospextended, it appears I'm on a Kindle Fire 7" on android 7.1.2
Any suggestions on how to simply get root now at the current condition my hdx is in now? Thanks alot, been coming here for a long time. I'm usually the type to just "try and see" and not really ask many questions, but man I don't wanna brick this and I know how touchy these can be.
Wanted to add a few more clear details...
Device: Fire HDX 7" Thor
Came w/ 4.5.5.2 (never updated to 4.5.5.3)
Wanting ROOT.
No stock backup in TWRP (accidently wiped)
Running AOSPExtended 7.1.2 w/ gapps Pico
Tried multiple 1-click root methods (pc and apk versions)
Installed older rom at one point (lineage11 android 4.4.4) in hope root can be made on kitkat in case nougat was the issue.
Can I still get root from any method at my current state WITHOUT reverting back to stock fireos?
Notice that I do own a second hdx 7" that I've used kingroot on BEFORE wiping anything lol and it rooted just fine. But not this one after the rom(s) install. I guess I just don't know where to go after failing to get root post-twrp/rom.
treysky54 said:
Wanted to add a few more clear details...
Device: Fire HDX 7" Thor
Came w/ 4.5.5.2 (never updated to 4.5.5.3)
Wanting ROOT.
No stock backup in TWRP (accidently wiped)
Running AOSPExtended 7.1.2 w/ gapps Pico
Tried multiple 1-click root methods (pc and apk versions)
Installed older rom at one point (lineage11 android 4.4.4) in hope root can be made on kitkat in case nougat was the issue.
Can I still get root from any method at my current state WITHOUT reverting back to stock fireos?
Notice that I do own a second hdx 7" that I've used kingroot on BEFORE wiping anything lol and it rooted just fine. But not this one after the rom(s) install. I guess I just don't know where to go after failing to get root post-twrp/rom.
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Why can't you just flash SuperSu or Magisk via twrp?
Hi, the times I've done that, ended with a reboot into the Kindle logo (gray, not the gold). I left it for ages it seems with no change. So I would reboot back. Thought: don't tell me I needed to adb at that stage... never thought about it because it wasn't showing fastboot. Hmmm
treysky54 said:
Hi, the times I've done that, ended with a reboot into the Kindle logo (gray, not the gold). I left it for ages it seems with no change. So I would reboot back. Thought: don't tell me I needed to adb at that stage... never thought about it because it wasn't showing fastboot. Hmmm
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This should be easy, unless I'm missing something.. Worst case get into twrp recovery and flash Asop or whatever custom rom, Gaaps, and SuperSu or Magisk ALL in the same session. Wipe cache and reboot.
gwardsc65 said:
Why can't you just flash SuperSu or Magisk via twrp?
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gwardsc65 said:
This should be easy, unless I'm missing something.. Worst case get into twrp recovery and flash Asop or whatever custom rom, Gaaps, and SuperSu or Magisk ALL in the same session. Wipe cache and reboot.
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Sorry mate, not the way it works on this device (3rd gen HDX). Bootloader must be unlocked to obtain root on any custom ROM based on Android 5+. There are no (reasonable) workarounds or exceptions.
treysky54 said:
Hi, the times I've done that, ended with a reboot into the Kindle logo (gray, not the gold). I left it for ages it seems with no change. So I would reboot back. Thought: don't tell me I needed to adb at that stage... never thought about it because it wasn't showing fastboot. Hmmm
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Expected symptom when attempting to secure root on a bootloader locked HDX.
Ahhh... so it somehow got locked back and need to redo the procedure?
treysky54 said:
Unless I'm wrong, these are the steps to reinstall 4.5.5.3 fireos back into the hdx 7" thor after stock recovery was wiped in twrp.
1) Download fireos 4.5.5.3 last version from amazon official site.
2) Rename .bin to .zip
3) Put into root (sdcard) on fire
4) Boot into twrp recovery, install said zip
5) Done??? (I assume the one zip will install to the 3 partitions (.img) on the fire?
My story:
I followed the instructions, unlocked my bootloader, and installed custom rom. No problem. Problem is, I didn't make a stock fireos backup first. The real kicker, I advanced wiped everything in twrp before the custom rom. Now it seems I have nothing but twrp and my custom rom.
NOT ACTUALLY WANTING STOCK OS BACK, but I didn't root at the time of the custom rom install. I didn't care about root at the time, just the custom rom. But now I DO want root, but kingroot etc won't work now. I assume it only works with the stock install? Because I'm now on aospextended, it appears I'm on a Kindle Fire 7" on android 7.1.2
Any suggestions on how to simply get root now at the current condition my hdx is in now? Thanks alot, been coming here for a long time. I'm usually the type to just "try and see" and not really ask many questions, but man I don't wanna brick this and I know how touchy these can be.
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No need to restore stock. Use MTP in TWRP to transfer (push) a KitKat based custom ROM zip to device, install and then go through bootloader unlock procedure. Suggest using Fire Nexus as the interim ROM as it is self contained with GApps and SuperSU built in.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-ktu84q-t3322931
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treysky54 said:
Ahhh... so it somehow got locked back and need to redo the procedure?
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That's what the symptoms suggest. What makes you believe the device was properly unlocked sometime in the past?
treysky54 said:
Unless I'm wrong, these are the steps to reinstall 4.5.5.3 fireos back into the hdx 7" thor after stock recovery was wiped in twrp.
1) Download fireos 4.5.5.3 last version from amazon official site.
2) Rename .bin to .zip
3) Put into root (sdcard) on fire
4) Boot into twrp recovery, install said zip
5) Done??? (I assume the one zip will install to the 3 partitions (.img) on the fire?
My story:
I followed the instructions, unlocked my bootloader, and installed custom rom. No problem. Problem is, I didn't make a stock fireos backup first. The real kicker, I advanced wiped everything in twrp before the custom rom. Now it seems I have nothing but twrp and my custom rom.
NOT ACTUALLY WANTING STOCK OS BACK, but I didn't root at the time of the custom rom install. I didn't care about root at the time, just the custom rom. But now I DO want root, but kingroot etc won't work now. I assume it only works with the stock install? Because I'm now on aospextended, it appears I'm on a Kindle Fire 7" on android 7.1.2
Any suggestions on how to simply get root now at the current condition my hdx is in now? Thanks alot, been coming here for a long time. I'm usually the type to just "try and see" and not really ask many questions, but man I don't wanna brick this and I know how touchy these can be.
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Can I do it without TWRP????
I been happily running my 2017 Shield TV 16GB on 7.2.3 for years however just recently Amazon Prime has stopped working presenting the extremely helpful error of "Something went wrong". I've tried all the usual app related things and nothing has worked so I'm thinking I'm finally going to be forced to update my shield to 8.X. Fortunately it looks like 8.X is now fully rootable.
My bootloader is unlocked and I have root with TWRP recovery. What is the best way for me to update to 8.X and what firmware should I use? I'm currently on a developer image so I was thinking I could just flash the 8.0.1 Developer image and all would be well? Or should I flash a stock image (if so which one?) and let it OTA update to 8.0.2 (I think that is that latest?) then root that with Magisk? I'm sure I can figure it out by trial and error however this Shield is on the main TV and "extended downtime" is frowned upon....
Any help / guidance would be extremely appreciated!
Anyone?
Really just need some guidance if I should use the developer image or go back to stock and root with Magisk.
martian21 said:
Anyone?
Really just need some guidance if I should use the developer image or go back to stock and root with Magisk.
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yeah apply update via ota, than flash latest magisk.
I have already unlocked my 8hd (karnak) 2018 and flashed TWRP. It is now running Lineage OS 14.1.
I have 2 queries:
1. How can I re-install FireOS but keeping the device unlocked with TWRP recovery mode?
2. Where to download an older version FireOS which is rootable by mtk-su? (I want to remove some Amazon stuff as a Root user)
drdtyc said:
I have already unlocked my 8hd (karnak) 2018 and flashed TWRP. It is now running Lineage OS 14.1.
I have 2 queries:
1. How can I re-install FireOS but keeping the device unlocked with TWRP recovery mode?
2. Where to download an older version FireOS which is rootable by mtk-su? (I want to remove some Amazon stuff as a Root user)
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As long as you have the latest version of TWRP for Karnak (3.3.1-0) you should just be able to flash the standard Amazon software 'update' (change '.bin' extension to '.zip'). You may have to wipe system and data first if changing OS. Don't wipe 'internal storage' if you want to keep your files (pictures, downloads etc.). One time I flashed a standard Amazon software package my recovery was overwritten, but if you have an mtk-su vulnerable version it is easy to redo the unlock with no opening of the tablet required.
The last build of OS 6.3.0.1 (mtk-su vulnerable) can be downloaded by clicking on this link: https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazonaws.com/qGCnGoVclGgaVdoLm9521w9byK/update-kindle-NS6301_user_1638_0001309042308.bin.
MontysEvilTwin said:
As long as you have the latest version of TWRP for Karnak (3.3.1-0) you should just be able to flash the standard Amazon software 'update' (change '.bin' extension to '.zip'). You may have to wipe system and data first if changing OS. Don't wipe 'internal storage' if you want to keep your files (pictures, downloads etc.). One time I flashed a standard Amazon software package my recovery was overwritten, but if you have an mtk-su vulnerable version it is easy to redo the unlock with no opening of the tablet required.
The last build of OS 6.3.0.1 (mtk-su vulnerable) can be downloaded by clicking on this link: https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazonaws.com/qGCnGoVclGgaVdoLm9521w9byK/update-kindle-NS6301_user_1638_0001309042308.bin.
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Thank you very much.
May I also ask where to download an older version of FireOS (with mtk-su vulnerability) for Fire 7 (Austin) 2017 which is also unlocked with TWRP recovery mode?
drdtyc said:
Thank you very much.
May I also ask where to download an older version of FireOS (with mtk-su vulnerability) for Fire 7 (Austin) 2017 which is also unlocked with TWRP recovery mode?
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The Fire 7 (7th generation, Austin) is not vulnerable to mtk-su. The shorting method is the only way to unlock this model.
MontysEvilTwin said:
The Fire 7 (7th generation, Austin) is not vulnerable to mtk-su. The shorting method is the only way to unlock this model.
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I have already unlocked my Fire 7 Austin using the shorting method and flashed the Fire-Nexus rom on it. Very happy with the slick response under Fire-Nexus. I can use Open Camera apk which works fine using the back camera. The only slack is that the front camera for taking selfies does not work. Thus I am tempted to revert to FireOS and trim down the Amazon stuff as a Root user with the help of mtk-su.
drdtyc said:
I have already unlocked my Fire 7 Austin using the shorting method and flashed the Fire-Nexus rom on it. Very happy with the slick response under Fire-Nexus. I can use Open Camera apk which works fine using the back camera. The only slack is that the front camera for taking selfies does not work. Thus I am tempted to revert to FireOS and trim down the Amazon stuff as a Root user with the help of mtk-su.
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MTK-SU is a temp root and doesnt allow for system changes. You would be better off flashing magisk for root usage. You can download the latest from amazon flash it, and flash magisk.
drdtyc said:
I have already unlocked my Fire 7 Austin using the shorting method and flashed the Fire-Nexus rom on it. Very happy with the slick response under Fire-Nexus. I can use Open Camera apk which works fine using the back camera. The only slack is that the front camera for taking selfies does not work. Thus I am tempted to revert to FireOS and trim down the Amazon stuff as a Root user with the help of mtk-su.
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Best of luck finding a version of Fire OS for Austin that is vulnerable to mtk-su.
If you don't want root access permanently on this tablet you could install SuperSU or Magisk, remove whatever Amazon bloat you want and then unroot. Your only other option is to manually rename or delete any unwanted system apps using the TWRP file manager while in recovery mode.
As title, do we have any way to root it with magisk yet?
I'm wondering myself. I tried to root with "magisk_shieldtvpie_r2.zip and although it seemed to have installed, after restarting I still didn't have root
I know you said you wanted magisk but have you tried the Nvidia Sheild developer only OS images?
Those come with included root.
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-developer-os-images
My problem is I don't know if I can update my developer only OS image 8.1 to 8.2 without losing all my apps. I left the bootloader unlocked. Wondering why I couldn't simply flash developer os 8.2 over 8.1 if bootloader is unlocked?
dovedescent7 said:
I know you said you wanted magisk but have you tried the Nvidia Sheild developer only OS images?
Those come with included root.
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-developer-os-images
My problem is I don't know if I can update my developer only OS image 8.1 to 8.2 without losing all my apps. I left the bootloader unlocked. Wondering why I couldn't simply flash developer os 8.2 over 8.1 if bootloader is unlocked?
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u might want to check before anything.. i got the 2019 pro dev os firmware and it was actually just regular firmware lol
but i rooted with latest magisk.. not sure y anyone would have issues rooting
tha kid2012 said:
I'm wondering myself. I tried to root with "magisk_shieldtvpie_r2.zip and although it seemed to have installed, after restarting I still didn't have root
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i just fastboot boot twrp then flashed latest magisk on my 2019 pro 8.2.0
Maybe I'm doing it wrong, haven't flashed anything in a while and the place I use to get step by step guides from (nvidiashieldzone) shut down. Mind telling me the steps that you used to root?
tha kid2012 said:
Maybe I'm doing it wrong, haven't flashed anything in a while and the place I use to get step by step guides from (nvidiashieldzone) shut down. Mind telling me the steps that you used to root?
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just check the twrp thread or the many other root threads
elliwigy said:
u might want to check before anything.. i got the 2019 pro dev os firmware and it was actually just regular firmware lol
but i rooted with latest magisk.. not sure y anyone would have issues rooting
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Did you lose Dolby vision and got Netflix issues when rooting with the dev os image on the Nvidia Shield 2019?
I'm installed the magisk but bootloop in nvidia logo, I have 2017 with 8.2 developers firmware so I can get root privileges any help?
baba702 said:
I'm installed the magisk but bootloop in nvidia logo, I have 2017 with 8.2 developers firmware so I can get root privileges any help?
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I successfully root on normal firmware 8.2.0 with the lastest magisk. I dont know about the developer firmware.
1. I disable all magisk modules and restart
2. Boot to fastboot mode
3. Download and extract the firmware .
4. Run flash all.bat to flash the 8.2.0 firmware
5. Reboot after complete(let the shield completely boot up)
6. Use magisk manager which previously installed to patch the boot.img
7. Reboot shield to fastboot mode and flash the patched boot.img
8. Rebbot
9. Now i enable modules.
question to you guys who have rooted.
Did you get AFwall+ to work?
I have both 2017 Pro model shield and 2019 Pro model. I would like to root so I can uninstall all the crap, and then install AFwall+ firewall and just enable outgoing twitch, spotify, youtube, and some small services I use..
elliwigy said:
just check the twrp thread or the many other root threads
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rogeriskira said:
Did you lose Dolby vision and got Netflix issues when rooting with the dev os image on the Nvidia Shield 2019?
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Also curious.. Did you loose any of these functionalities when using dev image and rooting .. ?
I had developer image 8.2.0 installed on the Nvidia 2017 16gb, updated via Ota to latest 8.2.2 but lose root, how do I root again? Thanks
Has anyone found a way to root 8.2.2 yet?
dovedescent7 said:
I know you said you wanted magisk but have you tried the Nvidia Sheild developer only OS images?
Those come with included root.
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-developer-os-images
My problem is I don't know if I can update my developer only OS image 8.1 to 8.2 without losing all my apps. I left the bootloader unlocked. Wondering why I couldn't simply flash developer os 8.2 over 8.1 if bootloader is unlocked?
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flash develop rom
tinhsoftware said:
I successfully root on normal firmware 8.2.0 with the lastest magisk. I dont know about the developer firmware.
1. I disable all magisk modules and restart
2. Boot to fastboot mode
3. Download and extract the firmware .
4. Run flash all.bat to flash the 8.2.0 firmware
5. Reboot after complete(let the shield completely boot up)
6. Use magisk manager which previously installed to patch the boot.img
7. Reboot shield to fastboot mode and flash the patched boot.img
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9. Now i enable modules.
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I just got Shield the other day and it came with 8.2. Would flashing with rooted firmware wipe it clean? Same for just rooting it?