[Thor][Apollo] Unlocking bootloader with any firmware

[ggow]

dear volks,

i have one big problem. i did buy another apollo now. and now i need to unlock. i used the 1-click-tool without success (Unlock code is not correct.)
so i used the manual method (i have root on the tablet)

i but aboot and recovery with root to the right folders.
again unlock code is not correct.

can anybody help me? how to get correct unlock code? seems like cuber get one wrong. any can share the latest 1-click?

The best way to unlock is this method here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75284993&postcount=1006


I used it on a thor I got from ebay and it was by far easier than trying to obtain root etc.

 

[pxrave]

The best way to unlock is this method here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75284993&postcount=1006


I used it on a thor I got from ebay and it was by far easier than trying to obtain root etc.

Thanks iam online with your latest Rom.

 

[nee_vak]

Went through all the steps for Thor (7") device and it keeps booting into TWRP as default rather than the installed LineageOS. Any solution? Steps worked fine when flashing on Apollo (9") device, made sure to use correct TWRP and vuln.mbn, but no dice getting Thor to boot up anything other than TWRP when rebooting system.

 

[DB126]

Went through all the steps for Thor (7") device and it keeps booting into TWRP as default rather than the installed LineageOS. Any solution? Steps worked fine when flashing on Apollo (9") device, made sure to use correct TWRP and vuln.mbn, but no dice getting Thor to boot up anything other than TWRP when rebooting system.

Can you boot into Lineage from TWRP? If so suggest a different problem than not being able to boot ROM by default, although I am not immediately sure how to address it on this device. Common problem for those unlocking Moto phones which often have a bootloader menu prior to entering recovery. Executing a specific launch sequence immediately after flashing ROM is the key.

 

[nee_vak]

Can you boot into Lineage from TWRP? If so suggest a different problem than not being able to boot ROM by default, although I am not immediately sure how to address it on this device. Common problem for those unlocking Moto phones which often have a bootloader menu prior to entering recovery. Executing a specific launch sequence immediately after flashing ROM is the key.

Not sure how I would go about booting to Lineage directly, Reboot System only ends up going to TWRP. Repeated the same steps from start to finish, over and over, with no difference in result. So all I can open is either the bootloader or recovery, but I haven't been able to boot into Lineage at all.

 

[DB126]

Not sure how I would go about booting to Lineage directly, Reboot System only ends up going to TWRP. Repeated the same steps from start to finish, over and over, with no difference in result. So all I can open is either the bootloader or recovery, but I haven't been able to boot into Lineage at all.

Answered question via "Reboot System only ends up going to TWRP".

Next suggested step: format (vs wipe) system partition and then reflash Lineage. If still no joy something may have gone amiss during unlock procedure.

I also assume data is already wiped as there is no 'dirty' upgrade path from FireOS

 

[toblerone0]

this is the details step for unlocking bootloader for the 2013 Kindle HDX 7 (Thor) and HDX 8.9 (Apollo). Becarefull the 2014 HDX 8.9 (Saturn) doesn't work! These steps are done in Windows 10, successfully checked by myselft!
i don't take any credits, just collect all the steps in one post of the whole process.

Download the needed files are in the attachment, just download them all + the TWRP for your device from this thread: TWRP 3.1.1-1
You do NOT need root for these steps!

1. Install the adb-setup-1.4.3 into a folder (for example: C:/adb), extract dd-0.5.zip + unlock.zip + aboot-xxx.zip, put dd.exe + get_code.bat + unlock.bat + twrp image (for your device) + aboot_vuln.mbn (for your device) into that folder. After that install the kindle_fire_usb_driver.
2. Turn on ADB-Debuging Mode in Developer Mod by tapping 7 times the build numbers in settings and connect to your computer + trust your device.
3. Excecute "get_code.bat" in the folder above, you will get a new file: unlock.code in the folder.
4. Open CMD in the folder and run "adb reboot bootloader", the Kindle will reboot to bootloader with "[ fastboot ]" on the display
5. On the Computer go to Device-Manager and change driver in "Other Android" to "Fire Devices - Android Adb Composite Driver" . It should say "Ready" on the Kindle.
6. Now we need to enter Bulk-Mode like the instruction in this thread: Bulk Mode
Type:






7. When done, hold down the power button until it reboots. Now you will be at Bootloader with [Fastboot] sign on the screen. Change the drive in Device-Manager again if needed.
8. Run the "unlock.bat" in the folder and you should get a green line: "unlock code is correct". Congrats your Kindle now has an unlocked bootloader.
9. Now hold power button again to shut down the device, then hold both "power button + Volume UP" and keep them for 3-5 seconds after you see the "kindle fire" logo. Then you will get into the TWRP and flash your desire things.

i hope this post will help others new member to free our beautifull devices!

Cheers and happy flashing

Trying to set this up with a 3rd gen 8.9. All files I've double checked are set up perfectly. I've tried with the two different micro USB cables I own, on both my desktop and Laptop running windows 10 with the various USB ports they have. I manage to get to the point where you install the driver in fastboot, and it's supposed to pop up with a ready and show up in the ADB devices but neither are happening. I'm using the exact driver it specifies. I've tried killing and restarting the server in ADB to no avail. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong or what else I could do to make this work. I saw there's another method but as it requires Linux, I'm making that a true last resort since I don't have any dualboot setup on either of my devices. Any help would be greatly appreciated, really hoping to get my HDX sorted out so I can get a newer Android on it.

 

[DB126]

Trying to set this up with a 3rd gen 8.9. All files I've double checked are set up perfectly. I've tried with the two different micro USB cables I own, on both my desktop and Laptop running windows 10 with the various USB ports they have. I manage to get to the point where you install the driver in fastboot, and it's supposed to pop up with a ready and show up in the ADB devices but neither are happening. I'm using the exact driver it specifies. I've tried killing and restarting the server in ADB to no avail. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong or what else I could do to make this work. I saw there's another method but as it requires Linux, I'm making that a true last resort since I don't have any dualboot setup on either of my devices. Any help would be greatly appreciated, really hoping to get my HDX sorted out so I can get a newer Android on it.

Use composite drivers that come with Moto device manager. Just install app; no need to run it. Use Windows device manager to assign driver. You'll likely need to use a different driver for ADB and fastboot communication. Common issue for newbies dealing with these fussy (to Windows) HDX devices.

 

[toblerone0]

Use composite drivers that come with Moto device manager. Just install app; no need to run it. Use Windows device manager to assign driver. You'll likely need to use a different driver for ADB and fastboot communication. Common issue for newbies dealing with these fussy (to Windows) HDX devices.

I installed the Moto device manager, uninstalled the fire drivers, got back into fastboot, assigned the ADB composite drivers from the Moto device manager set, and still no dice. I tried it over a few times with different setups and no driver combo has worked. I've tried rebooting as well after uninstalling drivers to make sure I'm going in as clean as I can. I'll just have to see about doing a live boot of linux and doing the alternative method.

 

[DB126]

I installed the Moto device manager, uninstalled the fire drivers, got back into fastboot, assigned the ADB composite drivers from the Moto device manager set, and still no dice. I tried it over a few times with different setups and no driver combo has worked. I've tried rebooting as well after uninstalling drivers to make sure I'm going in as clean as I can. I'll just have to see about doing a live boot of linux and doing the alternative method.

Yep - coaxing Windows to communicate with HDX devices (finding the right driver combination; identifying and removing other obstacles) is a hurdle that few enjoy. One click unlock with a Linux based host is the best alternative.

 

[hjslaw]

SOLVED: Stuck in the middle of the process

EDIT: I found the Motorola driver for the HDX and that made it possible to connect fastboot. Following the instructions the rest was easy.

Hi, I followed the instructions and came until here:

Open CMD in the folder and run "adb reboot bootloader", the Kindle will reboot to bootloader with "[ fastboot ]" on the display

and

On the Computer go to Device-Manager and change driver in "Other Android" to "Fire Devices - Android Adb Composite Driver" . It should say "Ready" on the Kindle.

After that, I am stuck, the tablet reboots, shows fastboot, but no further commands are recognized.

Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Bwangster12]

this is the details step for unlocking bootloader for the 2013 Kindle HDX 7 (Thor) and HDX 8.9 (Apollo). Becarefull the 2014 HDX 8.9 (Saturn) doesn't work! These steps are done in Windows 10, successfully checked by myselft!
i don't take any credits, just collect all the steps in one post of the whole process.

Download the needed files are in the attachment, just download them all + the TWRP for your device from this thread: TWRP 3.1.1-1
You do NOT need root for these steps!

1. Install the adb-setup-1.4.3 into a folder (for example: C:/adb), extract dd-0.5.zip + unlock.zip + aboot-xxx.zip, put dd.exe + get_code.bat + unlock.bat + twrp image (for your device) + aboot_vuln.mbn (for your device) into that folder. After that install the kindle_fire_usb_driver.
2. Turn on ADB-Debuging Mode in Developer Mod by tapping 7 times the build numbers in settings and connect to your computer + trust your device.
3. Excecute "get_code.bat" in the folder above, you will get a new file: unlock.code in the folder.
4. Open CMD in the folder and run "adb reboot bootloader", the Kindle will reboot to bootloader with "[ fastboot ]" on the display
5. On the Computer go to Device-Manager and change driver in "Other Android" to "Fire Devices - Android Adb Composite Driver" . It should say "Ready" on the Kindle.
6. Now we need to enter Bulk-Mode like the instruction in this thread: Bulk Mode
Type:






7. When done, hold down the power button until it reboots. Now you will be at Bootloader with [Fastboot] sign on the screen. Change the drive in Device-Manager again if needed.
8. Run the "unlock.bat" in the folder and you should get a green line: "unlock code is correct". Congrats your Kindle now has an unlocked bootloader.
9. Now hold power button again to shut down the device, then hold both "power button + Volume UP" and keep them for 3-5 seconds after you see the "kindle fire" logo. Then you will get into the TWRP and flash your desire things.

i hope this post will help others new member to free our beautifull devices!

Cheers and happy flashing

So I was able to do this... and now am in TWRP, but how do I put the ROM and GAPPS on my Kindle? I didn't do that before this and TWRP isn't mounting and the ADB sideload feature isn't starting.

 

[Ayub8855]

I did the same as dscribed but i m getting error as unlcok code is incorrect. Any solu

Generate the unlock code on your own Kindle (no python required)

Prerequisites

• Platform tools (adb + fastboot) from Google
• Fire drivers from Amazon
  (if you want something that works with *both* adb *and* fastboot, make sure you hand-pick the 'Android Composite ADB Interface' driver under 'Fire Devices' in Device Manager)
  Update Driver Software... >> Browse my computer for driver software >> Let me pick from a list [...] >> Fire Devices
• Download and extract unlock.zip (SHA256: e5db0b8d82c8fd2a25a22b0a598014d22a2ec33cef27a8d4b65a36acde08f27a)
  to the same directory that holds the adb and fastboot executables (default: platform-tools)
  unless, of course, you have added that directory to your PATH

Code Generation & Unlock

1. Click on get_code.bat in the extracted folder (default: platform-tools)
   --- this replaces step 1 (including *both* 1.1 & 1.2) of the OP ---
   Check that two hex-numbers are printed (manfid+serial) and a new file 'unlock.code' appears in that folder
2. Perform Step 2 of the OP
3. Click on unlock.bat in the extracted folder (default: platform-tools)
   --- this replaces step 3 of the OP ---
   if you see < waiting for any device > in the Command window, you'll need to manually select a driver

That's all folks...

 

[DB126]

I did the same as dscribed but i m getting error as unlcok code is incorrect. Any solu

Devil is in the details; this type of error is almost always the result of user error. You'll need to sift through the thread (or this one) to identify similar symptoms and corrective actions.

 

[SokiSorgenkind]

Steps unlock bootloader and needed files

this is the details step for unlocking bootloader for the 2013 Kindle HDX 7 (Thor) and HDX 8.9 (Apollo). Becarefull the 2014 HDX 8.9 (Saturn) doesn't work! These steps are done in Windows 10, successfully checked by myselft!
i don't take any credits, just collect all the steps in one post of the whole process.

Download the needed files are in the attachment, just download them all + the TWRP for your device from this thread: TWRP 3.1.1-1
You do NOT need root for these steps!

1. Install the adb-setup-1.4.3 into a folder (for example: C:/adb), extract dd-0.5.zip + unlock.zip + aboot-xxx.zip, put dd.exe + get_code.bat + unlock.bat + twrp image (for your device) + aboot_vuln.mbn (for your device) into that folder. After that install the kindle_fire_usb_driver.
2. Turn on ADB-Debuging Mode in Developer Mod by tapping 7 times the build numbers in settings and connect to your computer + trust your device.
3. Excecute "get_code.bat" in the folder above, you will get a new file: unlock.code in the folder.
4. Open CMD in the folder and run "adb reboot bootloader", the Kindle will reboot to bootloader with "[ fastboot ]" on the display
5. On the Computer go to Device-Manager and change driver in "Other Android" to "Fire Devices - Android Adb Composite Driver" . It should say "Ready" on the Kindle.
6. Now we need to enter Bulk-Mode like the instruction in this thread: Bulk Mode
Type:






7. When done, hold down the power button until it reboots. Now you will be at Bootloader with [Fastboot] sign on the screen. Change the drive in Device-Manager again if needed.
8. Run the "unlock.bat" in the folder and you should get a green line: "unlock code is correct". Congrats your Kindle now has an unlocked bootloader.
9. Now hold power button again to shut down the device, then hold both "power button + Volume UP" and keep them for 3-5 seconds after you see the "kindle fire" logo. Then you will get into the TWRP and flash your desire things.

i hope this post will help others new member to free our beautifull devices!

Cheers and happy flashing

Hi friends,

I'd like to speak out a big thankyou for this guide and everyone involved. Even though I can be considered a newbie in the flashing/rooting/whatever-android business, I was able to bring lineageos 14.1 to my HDX 8.9 apollo with 4.5.5.3. I had to read through loads of different sites and getting the correct/working files like twrp and the actual rom and fitting gapps was quite a ride for me but I did it... The good old HDX is getting a second chance... boy am I proud

Have a good rest-weekend
Thankyou
Soki

 

[hubh98]

The best way to unlock is this method here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75284993&postcount=1006


I used it on a thor I got from ebay and it was by far easier than trying to obtain root etc.

This is the best one so far now. With everything you need. Just download the latest TWRP from the link https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-unlocked-bl-twrp-3-5-0_9-1.3322547/

Tested it on a kindle fire HDX 8.9 3rd gen, and it works great. The newest opengapp for arm v7.1 does not work with lineage OS 14.1. I used one from 20200117.

OP's method is not good, because of broken links to google driver.

 

[hubh98]

I did the same as dscribed but i m getting error as unlcok code is incorrect. Any solu

Just follow this one, step by step:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75284993&postcount=1006

ignore other post.

 

[sinisterscu]

Just follow this one, step by step:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75284993&postcount=1006

ignore other post.

I've done everything in this post, but upon reaching the step - " Open CMD in the folder and run "adb reboot bootloader", the Kindle will reboot to bootloader with "[ fastboot ]" on the display", the device will reboot, but boots normally. fastboot doesn't display. Running the latest 4.5.5.3 firmware, Thor device.

 

[Goliath12]

Hi, I always thanks for your help.
Recently, I saw a script about test rom(lineage 16.0). I have been used lineage 14.1 version.
First I tried to upgrade TWRP recovery on my HDX 7"(thor) for version 3.5.0_9-1.(before I used 3.1.1).
I did flashing TWRP recovery on install image menu on TWRP 3.1.1. and after reboot, It can't loading TWRP when kindle fire logo came out with hold button power + vol.up....
and freezing... but, after just rebooting(without hold button power + vol.up). I can use before lineage 14.1 version.
If I want to using TWRP recovery, do I have to unlock and install TWRP 3.1.1 version again?

 

[biwuchen]

Steps unlock bootloader and needed files

this is the details step for unlocking bootloader for the 2013 Kindle HDX 7 (Thor) and HDX 8.9 (Apollo). Becarefull the 2014 HDX 8.9 (Saturn) doesn't work! These steps are done in Windows 10, successfully checked by myselft!
i don't take any credits, just collect all the steps in one post of the whole process.

Download the needed files are in the attachment, just download them all + the TWRP for your device from this thread: TWRP 3.1.1-1
You do NOT need root for these steps!

1. Install the adb-setup-1.4.3 into a folder (for example: C:/adb), extract dd-0.5.zip + unlock.zip + aboot-xxx.zip, put dd.exe + get_code.bat + unlock.bat + twrp image (for your device) + aboot_vuln.mbn (for your device) into that folder. After that install the kindle_fire_usb_driver.
2. Turn on ADB-Debuging Mode in Developer Mod by tapping 7 times the build numbers in settings and connect to your computer + trust your device.
3. Excecute "get_code.bat" in the folder above, you will get a new file: unlock.code in the folder.
4. Open CMD in the folder and run "adb reboot bootloader", the Kindle will reboot to bootloader with "[ fastboot ]" on the display
5. On the Computer go to Device-Manager and change driver in "Other Android" to "Fire Devices - Android Adb Composite Driver" . It should say "Ready" on the Kindle.
6. Now we need to enter Bulk-Mode like the instruction in this thread: Bulk Mode
Type:






7. When done, hold down the power button until it reboots. Now you will be at Bootloader with [Fastboot] sign on the screen. Change the drive in Device-Manager again if needed.
8. Run the "unlock.bat" in the folder and you should get a green line: "unlock code is correct". Congrats your Kindle now has an unlocked bootloader.
9. Now hold power button again to shut down the device, then hold both "power button + Volume UP" and keep them for 3-5 seconds after you see the "kindle fire" logo. Then you will get into the TWRP and flash your desire things.

i hope this post will help others new member to free our beautifull devices!

Cheers and happy flashing

thank you!!!