[ACTION!] Request root for Fire HD 8 (6th Gen 2016)
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Perhaps you missed the detail that I missed....
kingoroot (not king-root). The "o" matters. (kingoapp.com vs kingroot.net)
You are right. I downloaded KingoRoot this time, and tried again. Got the same result unfortunately, rooting failed for 5.3.2.1.
There's no telling how long it will be. If we had more dev interest in our device it would be quicker I'm sure.
I got a Fire HD8, 6th Gen. around Christmas. It was on 5.3.1.0. I haven't turned on WiFi, because I think 5.3.1.0 may be a good version for rooting. The Fire 7" 5th gen. is supposed to be able to be rooted if the device is on 5.3.1.0.
I would like to know if the HD8 6th gen and 7" 5th gen. are identical for rooting/ downgrading etc. if they are running the exact same firmware.
When I read the YouTube comments for the several of Rootjunky's rooting vids for the 7" 5th gen., I see so may rooting failures and brickings that I am very hesitant to try anything. I can't decide whether the high rate of failures in those YT comments are due to many of the would be rooters not knowing much about what they're doing or whether Rootjunky's "supertool" is flawed and dangerous.
I would like to know if the HD8 6th gen and 7" 5th gen. are identical for rooting/ downgrading etc. if they are running the exact same firmware.
When I read the YouTube comments for the several of Rootjunky's rooting vids for the 7" 5th gen., I see so may rooting failures and brickings that I am very hesitant to try anything. I can't decide whether the high rate of failures in those YT comments are due to many of the would be rooters not knowing much about what they're doing or whether Rootjunky's "supertool" is flawed and dangerous.
Rootjunky's supertool works for 7" and only 7" for rooting (some of the other things sometimes work of other devices). For example, I rooted a 7" with 5.3.1 this Dec using his tool (however, I think think the newer firmware is no longer rootable)
The 2015 HD8 is rootable on some firmware versions.
As of this Saturday, using a different method than rootjunky, you can root the 2016 HG8"/10" on 5.3.1 and 5.3.1.1.
If you know what you are doing, little risk. If you don't you can brick. Most bricks happen by downgrading too far.
For me, rooting 7" was needed to run Link2SD which you need since it only has 8GB.
The 8" had 16GB so less of an issue but I hated the firelauncher and the work arounds were clunky. Both are now rooted. One with custom ROM and one with OTA disabled and nova launcher, titanium backup and Link2SD all running with root access.
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Can I ask 1 question?
This method can be worked for FireOS 5.3.2.1? If not, what method can be?
When i received my Fire Kindle, its on 5.3.2.1 version.
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Unfortunately, no method exists that I am aware of for 5.3.2.1. This is for 5.3.1.0/5.3.1.1 only.
Thank u, and we cant downgrade from 5.3.2.1 to 5.3.1 too, right?
Maybe i should wait a new method.
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That would be your best bet. There are a Ginormous amount of talented and clever developers/hackers/deities on here.
<and Ninjas..but you will never see them.--Ninja Vanish!-->
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5Do you have Fire HD 8 6th Generation (2016)? Do you want it rooted? Request it then!
This is how to do it:
1) Download KingRoot. The version for PC is Chinese only. For English, get APK file. Very detailed instructions are here: http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461 . Download APK file directly to the device for easier installation.
2) Install KingRoot. Can be done by tapping the APK file on the device. Watch for error message: "Installation blocked". Tap "More details", then tap "Install anyway (unsafe)".
3) Run KingRoot. Tap "Try it" button, let it work. Then tap "Try Root", and let it work again. There will be "Failed to Root" message after that. You will also see how many requests to root have already been received. Please note it down. We need more!
4) Request root for your device! Tap "Submit request" link at the bottom of the app. This will add your vote, and hopefully will help getting root faster.
5) Post below when you did it, to encourage other people to do the same. Please also post the current number of requests, to help keep track of our progress.
Do it now!
All the above is very easy to do, and should take 5-10 minutes tops. If everyone coming here for root does that, the chances are we will get KingRoot's attention and actually get root.
P.S. Big thank you goes to Ayredfr for the idea: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70198709&postcount=109 .2
Rooting the fire with kingroot will be definitly an open door to install a custom rom. I think that's what everybody wants.11DDeleted member 6200352
That would be your best bet. There are a Ginormous amount of talented and clever developers/hackers/deities on here.
<and Ninjas..but you will never see them.--Ninja Vanish!-->
