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[2014][Pre-Rooted][Stock]System Version 6.3.3-Original Kindle Fire Only

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edit: to root see [How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3 [2014]
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Currently (24 June 2014) Update 6.3.3 is unrootable, and Kindle Fire Utility does not work with 6.3.3.
So, I created a prerooted 6.3.3 update that can be installed in twrp.

I Didn't change much
Everything is stock (including Stock Kernel 2.6.35.7+) except changes posted below

Changes from stock 6.3.3

Removed
Stock Bootloader and Stock Recovery, so whatever versions currently installed will remain (ie FFF/TWRP).

I replaced stock updater-script (install script) with @tobiascuypers updater-script from [Rom] Stock 6.3.2 [Mods] [04.22.13] [Primary/Alt]

Added
Root files (busybox, su, SuperSU)
Google Apps (Framwork, Play Store, Calendar, Google Voice, Google +)
com.modaco.marketlauncher.apk from [ROM] 14 Jun Gr9 (6.3.1) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire forces Google play icon in Stock launcher
Other apps (Root Browser, Go Launcher)


Instructions

a. If Stock unrooted 6.3.3 is already installed you will need a Factory/Fastboot Cable See post 2
b. If non-rooted Stock 6.3.2 or lower is installed, (no TWRP/ FFF Bootloader) Use Kindle Fire Utility to install FFF bootloader and TWRP or follow post 2
After FFF/Twrp is install Continue with install
c. If a working Twrp is install Continue with install

Watch [Video] Installing update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip in TWRP

Installing
I have Installed with 2.2.2.1 and 2.7.1.0 versions of Twrp, but 2.2.2.1 is prefered.
Download update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip, place on sd card, wipe data (may be optional), install with TWRP
wipe cache, reboot, may take a few mins to boot first time.

What Works: Everything stock that worked before should still work, plus root access.

Official Changes from 6.3.2 to 6.3.3 see http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200790620
This software update includes general improvements and bug fixes.
I posted some system info here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SrUgisu7_TSkri1pKf2YP1DAfIOgg-Tn_Amx6N7MwPM/pub
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***Please ask questions in Q&A/T Thread***
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Download Mirrors
XDA -- DevHost -- AFH -- Mega
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The alternate.test versions are for Dual booting see
[Bootloader][8/10/2012] FIREFIREFIRE Extended - Dualboot your KF
but they have been reported as not working, and i have not found the problem yet.

XDA:DevDB Information
[Pre-Rooted][Stock]System Version 6.3.3, ROM for the Amazon Kindle Fire

Contributors
sd_shadow, tobiascuypers
Source Code: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_k6land_update?nodeId=200790620

ROM OS Version: 2.3.x Gingerbread
ROM Kernel: Linux 2.6.x
ROM Firmware Required: TWRP 2.2.2.1
Based On: Stock Kindle Fire update 6.3.3

Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: update-kindle-prero
Beta Release Date: 2014-06-22

Created 2014-06-24
Last Updated 2015-05-26
 

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Using Factory/Fastboot Cable to Flash FFF Bootloader and TWRP Recovery

Mac/Linux see

Note:
If your PC is running Windows 8.1/10
Drivers may not install correctly
Watch How to disable driver signature enforcement - Windows 8.1 & 8
and use drivers from here [HOW-TO] Amazon Kindle Fire Signed Driver for WinXP/Vista/7/8/8.1

If driver does not install correctly kindle may boot to Fastboot, and you will need a different pc to send normal boot code to kindle
or an Non-Windows option like SoupKit

Fastboot Cable
Once you have a Fastboot cable
Download:twrp.img from
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze,
latest (24 June 2014) is openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.img-
see my Kindle Fire Flashable Recoveries/FFF TWRP/COTR/CWM as a guide for deciding which TWRP to flash​


DownloadDownload ADB/Fastboot.exe Files from Unzip adb-fastboot.zip
Copy adb/fastboot files (AdbWinUsbApi.dll, AdbWinApi.dll, adb.exe, fastboot.exe), fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin, and twrp.img
to same folder like c:adb​

Connect fastboot cable to kindle powered off, connect to pc, power on kindle
Open command prompt (Start menu>all programs>Accessories>Command Prompt
Enter Commands

Code:
cd\adb
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
kindle will reboot
When you see Press Power for Boot Options select recovery

To Install prerooted.6.3.3.v1

Watch [Video] Installing update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip in TWRP

In TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) select Mount check sd card and tap mount USB Storage
On Pc open sd card folder and copy update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip downloaded from post 1
once copy is complete, close folder, unmount sd card
in TWRP select Install select update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip
Swipe to Confirm Flash
after flash is complete, wipe cache, select Back, select Reboot
May take a few minutes to boot first time...Don't Panic
Done.

To Install original Stock
download update-kindle-6.3.3_D01E_4112920.bin Amazon - XDA
verify 204 MB (214,586,505 bytes) MD5: 89A4DEF015289F2291BF502E09A70554
rename update.zip, place on sd card
install in TWRP 2.2.2.1

Change Log
28 June 2014: Added Watch [Video] Flashing FFF bottloader/TWRP with a Fastboot/Factory Cable Watch [Video] Installing update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip in TWRP
 
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Downloads and Changelog

Flashing FFF and TWRP without Fastboot Cable

see Flashing FFF and TWRP without Fastboot Cable


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update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip Mirrors: XDA---DevHost---MEGA
MD5: : b4dda6ea38ad0748a7b4639ca6da95c4

kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.alternate.test.v1.zip and kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.alternate.test.v2.zip were an attempt at a Dual booting rom, but don't seem to boot.

update-kindle-6.3.3_D01E_4112920.zip is the full original unchaged stock 6.3.3, installing it will install stock recovery, stock bootloader, and stock rom 6.3.3

ADB/Fastboot.exe Mirrors: XDA--DevHost--Mega---MediaFire

zip-Cannibal-Open-Touch-Recovery-2.1.zip XDA -- DevHost--


Changelog
10 July 2014 Verified works with Cannibal-Open-Touch-Recovery-2.1
 
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Didn't test amazon sign in.
Amazon sign in works fine. Even tried a temp unroot + reboot and Amazon Video still works.
Thank you for the ROM!

Is there any significant changes or were they just security updates?

You said nothing big, so I was just wondering.
Looks like there's some new font options and stuff in the Reader.
I haven't checked yet, but I think they may have integrated Prime Music too.

EDIT: If Prime Music is included, I can't find it.
 
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Question..

Might you know how I could go about changing the lock screen wallpapers to my own custom wallpapers?.. Because I found a tutorial to help me change my wallpapers but it said to find this file "/data/data/com.android.settings/files/" in my "ES File Explorer" and It doesn't seem to be there. So I'm assuming the problem has to do with this specific ROM. If you could help me with my problem I would greatly appreciate it, but if not I understand. I just cannot stand the pre-loaded wallpapers and I just don't know who else to ask, since this ROM seems to be missing the file that would be on the original stock Rom. Or maybe I'm just blind or stupid and cant find it. Thank you for taking the time to read his :) @sd_shadow
 
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Flashing FFF/TWRP without Fastboot Cable
I just did
Step 1: Root the kindle fire edit: to root see [How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3 [2014]
Step 2: Download fbmode
Step 3: Install fbmode by using
Code:
adb push fbmode /data/local/tmp
Step 4: Set fbmode permissions by using:
Code:
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/fbmode
Step 5: Run these commands here:
Code:
adb shell 
su
cd /data/local/tmp
./fbmode
exit
exit
Kindle reboots to fastboot mode

6. downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img and fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
7. placed in adb folder
8. ran these command in command prompt
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
9.done

Thanks to Unkn0wn0ne's thread [HOW-TO] FireFireFire and TWRP on 6.3.3 WITHOUT A FACTORY CABLE!
 
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Flashing FFF/TWRP without Fastboot Cable
I just did
Step 1: Root the kindle fire
Step 2: Download fbmode
Step 3: Install fbmode by using
Code:
adb push fbmode /data/local/tmp
Step 4: Set fbmode permissions by using:
Code:
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/fbmode
Step 5: Run these commands here:
Code:
adb shell 
su
cd /data/local/tmp
./fbmode
exit
exit
Kindle reboots to fastboot mode

6. downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img and fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
7. placed in adb folder
8. ran these command in command prompt
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
9.done

Thanks to Unkn0wn0ne's thread [HOW-TO] FireFireFire and TWRP on 6.3.3 WITHOUT A FACTORY CABLE!
excuse me you guys, im mighty late to the party, and im here I have adb running on my kindle fire (first gen), with software 6.3.3, I know this kindle doesn't have bootloader and fastboot / booting into using fastboot commands do not work, im new here and spent hours trying to get adb to work with windows 8.1(shuting off driver signature verification and all, and was excited to root, but since my kindle came with this software (6.3.3, I apparents cannot root, and install bootloader, if anyone ca fill me in on what I can do, please quote me, so I can get an email and figure this out