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I was restoring my Kindle Fire HD 7 to stock so I could send it in for a replacement. As I was about to factory reset and send it back, my Kindle updated to 7.3.1!
Anyone know what's in this update?
I blanked out some info like the serial number and my name in the screenshot (if you are wondering what those boxes are)
You are the first to mention it on here.
This is a Kinology HD using XDA Premium
Doesn't appear so
According to Amazon's "Kindle Software Update" page, there is no indication that 7.3.1 has been released.
Have a look -> http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_left_sib?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201016350
My thoughts are something has gone wrong, you managed to do that accidentally, or you purposely did it (NOT blaming you just an option that I have to keep in mind, it could've been a joke and that's your sense of humor and that's fine, you do what you want).
I SERIOUSLY doubt that Amazon has yet to update the page before sending out another update. If someone else has this as well and proves it then we can all be a tad more sure that this is legitimate.
EDIT: Amazon has updated their software update page to 7.3.1, definitely confirming its existence.
Yeah I was confused as well when I couldn't find anything on the Amazon site. No I am not pulling anyone's leg either lol
I double checked my 'old' HD7 (that I am about to ship off to Amazon) and it still says 7.3.1..
This auto update happened on my old device a couple of minutes after I did this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2235403
My replacement device is at 7.3.0 (auto-updated from 7.2.1). Since 7.3.1 doesn't show up on the replacement, I've got to believe that something went wrong when I flashed 7.2.3 to my old device.
This don't make any sense at all :silly:
Edit
Another person has mentioned getting the 7.3.1 update on the Amazon UK forums here
I also had a chat with Amazon customer service (I love these guys ).
They confirmed that
it is a limited update that is being pushed out incrementally.
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Also the lady was kind enough to shoot me a follow up email if she found anything more on it and she got this:
I bet you didn't expect to hear from me so soon. I had a fit of giggles when I finally got hold of the "article" about the update. Basically, all it said was when everybody has it, we'll give you more details.
And that is all she wrote....
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Lol
This is a Kinology HD using XDA Premium
kindle fire hd 7.3.1 update
Hi I am new to the site and relatively new to the kindle fire hd. I have just had (about 15 hrs ago) the 7.3.1 update and have experienced a few problems since. I had root access and google play working no probs. But did not stop the kindle from updating doh! Since the 7.3.1 update I have carried out the whole rooting process as before ( or at least I think I have) and everything went smoothly and root checker claims I have root access. I then reinstalled the necessary files for play store. But google play store will not run. ( says google store has stopped).
I have also had problems installing apps sourced elsewhere since.
I have concluded that this 'limited update' has tightened up security. Or have I simply messed up the rooting process.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thank you
Go into the development section and learn to install 2nd bootloader its made my kindle so much better plus i now use kinology rom fixes so many problems i had with original kindle os. It will get rid of non working play store
KFHD 7 Kinology using XDA-Premium
thanks for the heads up
Been on the phone with amazon 2 times today...
7.3.1 just started rolling out to a select customer base, its supposed to fix some of the bugs in 7.3, namely battery issues. If you hit the sync button on your kindle and leave it in sleep mode for a bit, it will auto-update to 7.3.1.
Just use the root any android device. Works every time.
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Update to 7.3.1 causing problems Unrooted
The update on my stock unrooted Kindle Fire HD is causing many of my apps to stop working. Twitter, Officesuite, Ebay, ES File Explorer, Ymail, ect. I tried rebooting and all I get is messages that apps stopped working and eventually a blank screen with the home menu which doesn't respond.
confirmation from Amazon has update 7.3.1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_navbox_200529680_kindlelhd?nodeId=201016350
Sup with this updates amazon come on stop :banghead:
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Damn it I just got the update it feels kind faster to
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Update 7.3.1 very good ,only to lose 1 % battery overnight is too good
How do I root on 7.3.1 ?
I also have version 7.3.1. I used to be rooted when I was on 7.2.3, but now I am not rooted. My device's battery drains super fast. And I constantly have an error in my notifications that says:
"Install/Update/Enable Google PlayServices"
Requested by com.google.android.calendar
Hi All,
My 7" fire hd has just upgraded to 7.3.1, lost the root option but just re-rooted using binaryv18 and it worked a treat.
salmidach said:
Hi All,
My 7" fire hd has just upgraded to 7.3.1, lost the root option but just re-rooted using binaryv18 and it worked a treat.
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Great news!
Did you feel any improvements?
I am, SOOOOOOOOOOOO, glad they fixed the battery drain issue. It now stays charged over night.
Hello,
We recently learned of a potential security issue with a BLU smartphone our records indicate you purchased or registered:
BLU R1 HD - 16 GB - Black - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads
BLU intends to push out a software update that will fix the issue. Any phone that is powered on and connected to the Internet (through Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection) will automatically receive the update. For more information, including a list of affected phones and instructions for confirming that your phone has been updated, please visit www.bluproducts.com/security, or contact BLU customer service at 1-877-602-8762 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Customer Service
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
I haven't rooted mine and the update waiting is still the 6.6 one. Turned mine off just in case and going to root mine tonight.
i got this too. their website says:
Security Concern
BLU Products has identified and has quickly removed a recent security issue caused by a 3rd party application which had been collecting unauthorized personal data in the form of text messages, call logs, and contacts from customers using a limited number of BLU mobile devices.
Our customer’s privacy and security are of the upmost importance and priority.
The affected application has since been self-updated and the functionality verified to be no longer collecting or sending this information.
If you have any concerns or questions in regards to your BLU Smartphone, please call our customer service 1-877-602-8762.
Do we know what this even is...?
Sorakun_skyboy said:
Do we know what this even is...?
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Yup, OTA update app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69627703&postcount=1672
emc2cube said:
Yup, OTA update app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69627703&postcount=1672
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Thanks for that, and the link....my mind is at ease now! I followed the instructions on the Blu website to find that app, and it wasn't there because I'm all BL unlocked and debloated.
Please see this article, this is pretty bad..... http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/china-phones-software-security.html
App was sending talk, text, and location information back to China every 72 hours
and even after all that they still wont fu**in update the OS.
Go to http://bluproducts.com/security/
Says to check your version of Wireless Update in settings/apps. If you're on 5.4 you're OK. I am. But then, I updated to v6.6 firmware as soon as I got the phone.
We made the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...retly-sending-users-texts-China-72-hours.html
Full article from Kryptowire:
http://www.kryptowire.com/adups_security_analysis.html
Rehash of NYT article:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3141...1-hd-and-other-phones-sent-data-to-china.html
Sad that BLU got hit with this crappy stuff....the hardware is good! (For the price)
Probably a stupid question, but...
I checked my apps, and I don't even see a Wireless Update app, does this mean I'm safe?
Cute as Heck said:
Probably a stupid question, but...
I checked my apps, and I don't even see a Wireless Update app, does this mean I'm safe?
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it wont bee in your app draw , you need to be rooted and at least install link2sd to see all the apps and remove fota* named apps and the wireless app thats written out clearly .
Go to setting/apps, scroll to bottom, wireless update. v5.4 is OK. Can't be disabled, only rolled back. Don't do that.
KazuDante said:
it wont bee in your app draw , you need to be rooted and at least install link2sd to see all the apps and remove fota* named apps and the wireless app thats written out clearly .
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I didn't mean the app drawer, I was talking about the steps outline on the Blu security page linked in the OP.
I went through [settings > apps > show system] and there's no "Wireless Update" in there.
I rooted the phone to disable ads a while ago, if whatever method I used disabled OTA's, could that be the reason I don't see Wireless Update? If so, does that mean I'm in the clear?
raderator said:
Go to setting/apps, scroll to bottom, wireless update. v5.4 is OK. Can't be disabled, only rolled back. Don't do that.
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So even uninstalling it does not disable it?
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According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
waingro808 said:
According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
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Not me. This phone has grown on me.
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Not me. This phone has grown on me.
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Yeah, me too. I love this phone and had that app debloated anyway.
waingro808 said:
Yeah, me too. I love this phone and had that app debloated anyway.
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Me too, keeping it, wishing I could buy one for family.
raderator said:
Go to http://bluproducts.com/security/
Says to check your version of Wireless Update in settings/apps. If you're on 5.4 you're OK. I am. But then, I updated to v6.6 firmware as soon as I got the phone.
We made the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...retly-sending-users-texts-China-72-hours.html
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I am 5.4 and am on stock debloated, no OTA updates at all.
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jacewt said:
Me too, keeping it, wishing I could buy one for family.
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They will be back in stock in the next 2 weeks according to a consumer reports article. Amazon pulled them all to fix the security issue, and is restocking them. They might also be a BLU R1+ version released soon(which is rumored right now). http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/10/blu-r1-plus-hits-fcc-likely-amazon-exclusive.html
I just hope Amazon gets on BLU for not giving us the official LET band 12 update yet. Maybe Amazon will pressure Blu to get the promised Nougat update out also. we can only hope.
waingro808 said:
According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
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I just returned mine after purchasing on launch. It was just a backup phone/extra Android device anyway.
Over the past two days I have been searching and scavenging unrelentlessly for a solution to my problem. Someone got me a kindle fire 7(7th Gen) for christmas and I decided I wanted it running stock android. It came with FireOS 5.6.0.0 and recently updated to 5.6.1.0, last night I was working on it before it updated and I couldn't seem to root it. The root wouldn't go through or it'd fail right at the beginning. After updating to 5.6.1.0 I came very close to rooting and I think it is a solution in the future.
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Over the past two days I have been searching and scavenging unrelentlessly for a solution to my problem. Someone got me a kindle fire 7(7th Gen) for christmas and I decided I wanted it running stock android. It came with FireOS 5.6.0.0 and recently updated to 5.6.1.0, last night I was working on it before it updated and I couldn't seem to root it. The root wouldn't go through or it'd fail right at the beginning. After updating to 5.6.1.0 I came very close to rooting and I think it is a solution in the future.
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Man that would be great, I hope someone can break Fire OS 5.6.1.0, I would love to run the newest android OS on this Tablet. Would make a great OBDII diagnostic Tool for working on cars. :highfive:
5.6.1.0 can be rooted on the HD 10. I'm told it's rooted with dirty cow via KingoRoot. If the new fire 7s have the same kernel, there might be a possibility. As of now, it appears the HD 10 2017 had an unpatched kernel that allowed for the root. it's something Amazon has yet to fix.
When will we have root?
I have three of these and need root access for them to be worth a damn!!!!
Hello,
I also have a new fire HD7 (7th Gen) with 5.6.1.0.
It is for a kid, so I would like to root it to get amazon stuff away and install Google ones.
Is it still unrootable?
Thanks.
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capcavern said:
Hello,
I also have a new fire HD7 (7th Gen) with 5.6.1.0.
It is for a kid, so I would like to root it to get amazon stuff away and install Google ones.
Is it still unrootable?
Thanks.
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Currently the only rootable Amazon tablet is the HD 10.
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Looking forward to a root install on mine keep on rooting.
for a 69$ cost, it would be worth it if i could root and get it to do the things from google play that the fire store doesnt have. Tried two 10ionch ones and i had less than desirable results
How likely it is that this device will be rooted in the future? Look like there is no development for this product.
I’m considering to get one for my kids, but without root I prefere to select another device...
Noticed a few people say they want the root so they can install Google Play store, you can without root on the current Fire 7. Just did, you need to install the framework, account manager app, play services and then play store apk. Working, but quite slow, just got the Fire 7 so may be doing a few bits in the background updating so maybe causing the slowness.. or its just been a long time since i used a £30 tablet.. haha.
+1 above. One of the first things I did was put the Play Store on it. It would be useless to me without it.
The reason I want to root it is to see if it can be any faster with stock android. As it stands it is very slow for almost everything.
Should we stop getting updates at 5.6.1? Is that even possible?
yelloguy said:
+1 above. One of the first things I did was put the Play Store on it. It would be useless to me without it.
The reason I want to root it is to see if it can be any faster with stock android. As it stands it is very slow for almost everything.
Should we stop getting updates at 5.6.1? Is that even possible?
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So, currently this thread is very old and I have not touched my "7 in a rather long time. It has been left in a drawer, off. Tonight after work I'll be attempting to root and will be posting my results, whether they be inconclusive or successful, I will post what I know here.
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So, currently this thread is very old and I have not touched my "7 in a rather long time. It has been left in a drawer, off. Tonight after work I'll be attempting to root and will be posting my results, whether they be inconclusive or successful, I will post what I know here.
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Really hoping you're able to root it.
Just got mine in the mail. Should've researched it a bit more before purchasing but it was only $17 so I jumped on it.
It is extremely slow for a quad core, 720P device with 2GB RAM. I expected it to be much quicker. Does Amazon put that much bloatware or is there another reason it is so slow?
cgregoryou said:
Just got mine in the mail. Should've researched it a bit more before purchasing but it was only $17 so I jumped on it.
It is extremely slow for a quad core, 720P device with 2GB RAM. I expected it to be much quicker. Does Amazon put that much bloatware or is there another reason it is so slow?
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Nearly every amazon app will consume resources. Many will reactivate after a force close. A lot of it is because of the apps.
Ok, thanks for pointing that out. I will probably try that Kindle tool or fire tablet tool, whatever it's called to cancel OTA and remove some Amazon apps.
I've removed most of the stuff etc, but now I got a competely unusable tablet. Tasker etc works, but the lockscreen cant be removed. For motion detection quite bad. Rooting it also doesn't work, but that's nothing new. Should I sell it and buy a 10, should I update it? I was on 5.6.0.0 now I downgraded to 5.4.0.0
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I've removed most of the stuff etc, but now I got a competely unusable tablet. Tasker etc works, but the lockscreen cant be removed. For motion detection quite bad. Rooting it also doesn't work, but that's nothing new. Should I sell it and buy a 10, should I update it? I was on 5.6.0.0 now I downgraded to 5.4.0.0
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If you screwed up, just so a factory reset. Without root a thing you disabled or 'uninstalled ' will come back to life and you can start over. I love my HD 10 but hate it too. Finding it difficult to get a rom to flash. Woo i guess it all boils down to what you want your tablet to do. If you have a fire 7, you will be very United due to memory and what not. HD 10 is so far excellent with memory when debloated.
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If you screwed up, just so a factory reset. Without root a thing you disabled or 'uninstalled ' will come back to life and you can start over. I love my HD 10 but hate it too. Finding it difficult to get a rom to flash. Woo i guess it all boils down to what you want your tablet to do. If you have a fire 7, you will be very United due to memory and what not. HD 10 is so far excellent with memory when debloated.
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I want to use it just for a home automation dashboard. Just bought it cause it's been 30€, so I thought it could be a good tab for the wall. With unusable, I mean I can't put it on the wall, because the lockscreen is still there. It would be kinda useless to have motion detection with a lockscreen. And rooting doesn't work, or is there a new exploit? I would really love to root it, then I can finally use it. It's just lying around right now, until it can be rooted. I've removed the OTA update thingies, so no updates will be downloaded. Also it's shut down, so no problem there. I'm on 5.4.0.0 like said, if I have to upgrade to root, I'll do that, but for now, I try to stay on the lowest version possible, so when an exploit comes, I'm prepared
I hate this tablet there needs to be a root. it runs incredibly slow and I think it's because Amazon's apps are running please find a root solution
Hey,........
I'm on a buisness trip in Japan.
Amazon Japan have right know very good prices for the Fire HD 10 (64GB). It's about 140$. In germany the price is about 235$ (without ads). I'm thinking to buy 2 devices (for my kids).
I googled already that I can switch the language, but Alexa will be missing. I would like to have alexa on these devices.
Is it possible to flash a kind of "european" stock rom to the device to get alexa working?
Google can't help here. Maybe I'm just blind.
thanky you
apejovic said:
Hey,........
I'm on a buisness trip in Japan.
Amazon Japan have right know very good prices for the Fire HD 10 (64GB). It's about 140$. In germany the price is about 235$ (without ads). I'm thinking to buy 2 devices (for my kids).
I googled already that I can switch the language, but Alexa will be missing. I would like to have alexa on these devices.
Is it possible to flash a kind of "european" stock rom to the device to get alexa working?
Google can't help here. Maybe I'm just blind.
thanky you
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The only stock ROM available is the one supplied by Amazon.
Hi and thanks for you reply.
So it should be enough just to change the language and everything should work out of the box?
If it's not working, due to whatever reason, I can download the stock rom and just flash the Fire HD 10 in recovery mode and go through the settings? That's it?
I Just need Alexa working and the german system laguages.
thank you
apejovic said:
Hi and thanks for you reply.
So it should be enough just to change the language and everything should work out of the box?
If it's not working, due to whatever reason, I can download the stock rom and just flash the Fire HD 10 in recovery mode and go through the settings? That's it?
I Just need Alexa working and the german system laguages.
thank you
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I do not know honestly. I've never used Alexa.
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Good Day Code Ninjas,
Has anyone figured out or began (and needs any assistance) attempting to root the Gen 3 Walmart ONN tabs? Specifically in my case the 8 inch with model # 100071483? I have that one as well as a 100011885 ONN 8 inch (currently stuck with the orange state boot screen that it wont go past...) I use Linux specifically Ubuntu 22.10, ParrotOS 5.1 and Linux Mint 21 but I also have access to Windows 11. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I am willing to help in any way I can though my knowledge and experience is no where near the caliber of that of anyone on here. Thanks in advance!
Hello if youd like to ad my discord i can share what i have found with mine ive achieved root and some lsposed tweaks and removing the walmart emblem from the navbar well at least techincally about the walmart icon from navbar
zkennedy1137 said:
Hello if youd like to ad my discord i can share what i have found with mine ive achieved root and some lsposed tweaks and removing the walmart emblem from the navbar well at least techincally about the walmart icon from navbar
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Hey sorry for the late reply. That would be awesome if you're willing! This thing is slowly making my head spin lol how do I add you on discord? I have one and my username is dilousmc but I don't know how to use it quite yet. Thanks again for your help!
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Hey sorry for the late reply. That would be awesome if you're willing! This thing is slowly making my head spin lol how do I add you on discord? I have one and my username is dilousmc but I don't know how to use it quite yet. Thanks again for your help!
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I need the numbers after your name on discord too not just dilousmc like my name is generalkiller137#7866 just send me A friend request if you can
dilo34 said:
Hey sorry for the late reply. That would be awesome if you're willing! This thing is slowly making my head spin lol how do I add you on discord? I have one and my username is dilousmc but I don't know how to use it quite yet. Thanks again for your help!
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hope to hear from you soon would love some help devloping this
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hope to hear from you soon would love some help devloping this
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I just sent a friend request to you. Just in case mine is dilousmc#0637. finall figuring this out i feel so old and in the way when it comes to all this new stuff!
Can anyone help me with installing a stock ROM on my son's Onn 100071483 8"? He factory reset it, it's now FRP locked and he can't remember the 4 digit pin or Google account. I can access the ADB and fastboot and have had success with some of my tablets in the past but my first problem is finding the stock android 11 go ROM that this this was running. The second problem is that I am not aware of the exact steps but I know I need to run some commands though command prompt or the power shell? Any help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
I dont think you can flash it if you do even with root it will just reboot and fail to boot because of verity
Did anyone find a way to root this model?