[DISCONTINUED][STOCK][LOCKED] Safestrap v4.0.1

[ggow]

***PLEASE UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER INSTEAD. ***

*** IF ANY OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS THREAD IS MISUSED IT CAN RESULT IN A BRICKED DEVICE ***

Introduction
- BEFORE PROCEEDING READ THROUGH CAREFULLY, IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT THEN ASK BEFORE PROCEEDING
- Safestrap provides TWRP like recovery capabilities for locked devices.
- This is based on the original work of Hashcode.
- This is for Apollo and Thor devices only.

Known Issues
- Secondary slots boot, but the WiFi module does not load
- Since the secondary slots work but have no WiFi, you will need to flash Nexus v4 to the stock slot for now

Compatible ROMS
- HDX Nexus ROM v4
- CM-11
- Fire Nexus ROM

Prerequisites for Installation
- You must be on FireOS stock firmware 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.5 or 4.5.5.1 <- Please confirm this before proceeding <-
- You must have root access

Installation
- Install the app
- Grant root access if needed
- Read user agreement and accept to proceed
- Then click install recovery
- When recovery is installed click reboot to recovery
- You should eventually end up in safestrap recovery.

Download
*** Please do NOT create any mirrors ***
- Safestrap for THOR
- Safestrap for APOLLO

Thanks to my Testers
- Davey126
- kudoz83
- lekofraggle
- zamtang
- paul26rem

XDA:DevDB Information
Safestrap KK, Device Specific App for the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9"

Contributors
ggow

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.0.1
Stable Release Date: 2015-06-18

Created 2015-06-18
Last Updated 2019-10-02

 

[ggow]

Reserved

 

[paul26rem]

Is there a possibility of running cm 12 in this recovery?

 

[ggow]

Is there a possibility of running cm 12 in this recovery?

- Not at the moment and probably not likely.
- If amazon release a FireOS based on lollipop and we get root then yes maybe.

 

[DB126]

- Not at the moment and probably not likely.
- If amazon release a FireOS based on lollipop and we get root then yes maybe.

Although I prefer AOSP/Nexus the next logical question would be CM11 as it shares common roots with FireOS v4 / Nexus v4 and at present does not require an unlocked bootloader. Actually, not sure why anyone would opt for CM11 over Nexus on HDX given the status of the two roms. Don't get me wrong - CM is great and has some nice built in functionality (all of which is obtainiable via Xposed on Nexus) but the CM11/CM12 implementations still have a few issues with the HDX variants.

 

[lekofraggle]

Although I prefer AOSP/Nexus the next logical question would be CM11 as it shares common roots with FireOS v4 / Nexus v4 and at present does not require an unlocked bootloader. Actually, not sure why anyone would opt for CM11 over Nexus on HDX given the status of the two roms. Don't get me wrong - CM is great and has some nice built in functionality (all of which is obtainiable via Xposed on Nexus) but the CM11/CM12 implementations still have a few issues with the HDX variants.

I agree. Don't get me wrong, I love cm, but If you want a stable Rom, Nexus is where it's at.

 

[thuyrs]

Hi, I used your safetrap version on fire OS 4.5.2 rooted, when I flash rom nexus 4.0.1 on secondary slot rom, It booted greatly! But as you said, it haven't wifi module, but when I flash it in stock slot, successfully, but it only boot to splash screen and no more, do you know my error? Please help me, thanks!
One more thing, I use fire OS 14.4.5.2.2004220, not 2004120, nothing different, right?

 

[DB126]

Hi, I used your safetrap version on fire OS 4.5.2 rooted, when I flash rom nexus 4.0.1 on secondary slot rom, It booted greatly! But as you said, it haven't wifi module, but when I flash it in stock slot, successfully, but it only boot to splash screen and no more, do you know my error? Please help me, thanks!
One more thing, I use fire OS 14.4.5.2.2004220, not 2004120, nothing different, right?

Can you get into Safestrap recovery? If so try a 'factory reset' located under the 'wipe' option and then reboot. If that does not work return to Safestrap recovery and perform an 'advanced wipe'. Check all of the partitions (Dalvik Cache, Data, Cache, System). After wiping reinstall Nexus v4 and gaps from within Safestrap and then reboot.

A few cautions/notes:
- make sure you are working with the correct slot!
- make sure you perform the 'factory reset' from safestrap recovery - not the native Amazon recovery built into your Kindle
- gaps is important for proper operation of Nexus v4. Some low level functions (eg: the home button) do not work correctly if gaps is not flashed immediately after Nexus v4

Please post the results to others can learn from your experience. Thanks!

 

[thuyrs]

Hi, after I wiped everything and reinstall to slot stock, it booted, and Wifi module worked correctly, thanks for your help!

 

[loco09]

hi

does ur version of stock 4.5.2 that u attached here already rooted? or do i have to towelroot it?

thx

 

[ggow]

hi

does ur version of stock 4.5.2 that u attached here already rooted? or do i have to towelroot it?

thx

Flash SuperSU after and you have root access.

Also you will need to block ota updates so do not enable WiFi until you have done so.

EDIT: I have just added a note to the OP about this.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

 

[skeptic1007]

I run HDX 7in ver 3.2.8 rolled back by Amazon CS with OTA blocking included, with Safestrap and Nexus 1.0.1. Why will I need to update to this and how do I do it safely?

 

[DB126]

I run HDX 7in ver 3.2.8 rolled back by Amazon CS with OTA blocking included, with Safestrap and Nexus 1.0.1. Why will I need to update to this and how do I do it safely?

You are in a tough situation given Amazon CS performed the 3.2.8 rollback and OTA is apparently blocked using an unknown method (likely at the Amazon servers but can't be sure).
Options as follows:
1) Contact Amazon CS and request an upgrade to 4.5.2. However, they will likely upgrade to 4.5.4 which is unrootable at present. You would then need to manually rollback to 3.2.8 followed by a manual upgrade to 4.5.2. All this involves risk with the consequence being a bricked device if things go wrong.
2) Attempt to manually update to 4.5.2 which may or may not work given the OTA block. There is less risk but the consequence of a bad upgrade is equally severe (bricked tablet).
3) Stay on FireOS 3.2.8, Safestrap v3.7.x and Nexus 1.0.1 for now. Better/safer upgrade options will likely evolve with time. Nexus 1.0.1 remains quite serviceable for all but the newest applications especially when combined with Xposed Framework and Gravitybox.

I strongly advise option #3 unless you are willing to toss your Kindle in the trash if things go wrong (or are still within your 1 year warranty).

 

[ggow]

You are in a tough situation given Amazon CS performed the 3.2.8 rollback and OTA is apparently blocked using an unknown method (likely at the Amazon servers but can't be sure).
Options as follows:
1) Contact Amazon CS and request an upgrade to 4.5.2. However, they will likely upgrade to 4.5.4 which is unrootable at present. You would then need to manually rollback to 3.2.8 followed by a manual upgrade to 4.5.2. All this involves risk with the consequence being a bricked device if things go wrong.
2) Attempt to manually update to 4.5.2 which may or may not work given the OTA block. There is less risk but the consequence of a bad upgrade is equally severe (bricked tablet).
3) Stay on FireOS 3.2.8, Safestrap v3.7.x and Nexus 1.0.1 for now. Better/safer upgrade options will likely evolve with time. Nexus 1.0.1 remains quite serviceable for all but the newest applications especially when combined with Xposed Framework and Gravitybox.

I strongly advise option #3 unless you are willing to toss your Kindle in the trash if things go wrong (or are still within your 1 year warranty).

Just to add to what Davey126. My current understanding is that a manual upgrade does indeed work. 3.2.8 only stops the OTA updates from coming through.

 

[ChuTeng]

after install safetrap now i got a problem, i cannot boot on stock slot, my kindle boot and stop at logo kindle fire (white - yellow). I try wipe all but nothing change. How can i copy Stock Image to the sd card to flash in stock slot, my computer does not find kindle. Please help

 

[ggow]

after install safetrap now i got a problem, i cannot boot on stock slot, my kindle boot and stop at logo kindle fire (white - yellow). I try wipe all but nothing change. How can i copy Stock Image to the sd card to flash in stock slot, my computer does not find kindle. Please help

Can you still get into Safestrap?

 

[ChuTeng]

Can you still get into Safestrap?

adb driver in my computer is problem, i fixed. Thanks.

 

[ggow]

adb driver in my computer is problem, i fixed. Thanks.

Does that mean you are up and running again?

 

[Oh_wow]

Awesome job!!!!!!!!!!

Confirmation number: 67M75398MF9375820

 

[mrw187]

I'm on 4.5.4 7", any options for me? Can I contact amazon n hope they will roll me back? What version do I ask for?