Thor & 4.5.5.2 : Easy to root and Unlock Bootloader

kkcheong · Mar 11, 2017

Finally I got myself to root and unlock bootloader of my Thor Kindles. I've been lurking for few years. Here is the steps:-

1. Install Kingroot from Kingroot website (https://kingroot.net/) and root the phone. I got it first try. But some people are saying they need 8 tries to work. Some even report success after 20 tries.
2. Flash TWRP and Unlock bootloaders. Instruction in https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-h...r-firmware-t3463982/post70881555#post70881555. Instruction in this post is better than the first post (OP) in the thread. The step is:-
a) install ADB driver and install Kindle Fire USB driver
b) put get_code.bat and unlock.bat in adb.exe directory. Put aboot and cubed twrp in /sdcard/
b) create unlock.code with get_code.bat
c) flash aboot and cubed twrp with this command in DOS command prompt in adb.exe directory:-

adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp_cubed.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
dd if=/sdcard/aboot_vuln.mbn of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot

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d) make sure check the Android ADB Composite driver is properly install in Device Manager
e) execute unlock.bat
f) reboot, press UP + power to boot into TWRP
g) wipe, then flash your ROM using adb sideload or normal flashing if you already have the rom in your device earlier. Then wipe again.

Tips:-
1. Make sure the driver is Android ADB Composite Driver is properly install or the unlock bootloader (unlock.bat) won't work
2. Installing Rom, press UP+POWER to go into TWRP, download the ROM to PC, then enable ADB side in TWRP, follow up with ADB sideload command in PC. Wipe before and after. :-
https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-ktu84q-t3322931
3. Safe Strap is not supported in 4.5.5.2
4. Copy ROM zip file to /sdcard/ before doing the above to skip the adb sideload step and you can directly flash the rom from TWRP only.
5. Can't boot into 4.5.5.2 after unlock bootloader. I've tried issuing "fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000" and then "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot" command but it does not work.

Added another instructions from another forumer who think my instructions is not complete:-

1. Install the moto driver and then plug in your device while running normal
2. Run the get_code.bat (from this link)
3. once unlock.code file is created, run "adb reboot bootloader". It will show [Fastboot] with the kf logo.
4. Once bootloader comes up, change driver in device manager for "Other Android" to use the Android -> Mot Adb Composite Driver. It should say "Ready" on the KF
5. Run the stuff from this post (do the bottom steps with fastboot erase first)
6. After you are done in bulk mode, hold the power button for 15 secs to reboot. It will automatically boot into Fastboot
7. When you run the unlock command, use the "unlock.code" file.. not the "0xmmssssssss.unlock" example from that link.
8. Now unplug and hold power again to shut down. Hold VolUp + Power. About 3 secs after you see the KF logo, you can let go of the power button (possibly both buttons) and you get TWRP
From here you can flash CM and gapps (5.1).

BatmanDC · Mar 16, 2017

just wondering is it important to be on os 4.5.5.2 before rooting and unlocking boodloader? I am on OS 13.3.2.1 and I just have no idea what path to do. All I want is to not have OTA and have google play store working

DB126 · Mar 16, 2017

BatmanDC said:
just wondering is it important to be on os 4.5.5.2 before rooting and unlocking boodloader? I am on OS 13.3.2.1 and I just have no idea what path to do. All I want is to not have OTA and have google play store working

You do not need to be on 4.5.5.2 or any specific version of FireOS for that matter. Is the device rooted?

kkcheong · Mar 17, 2017

BatmanDC said:
just wondering is it important to be on os 4.5.5.2 before rooting and unlocking boodloader? I am on OS 13.3.2.1 and I just have no idea what path to do. All I want is to not have OTA and have google play store working

As Davey said, no. The reason I created this thread because 4.5.5.2 is the last OTA. My point is even last OTA can root and unlock bootloader.

draxie · Mar 27, 2017

kkcheong said:
As Davey said, no. The reason I created this thread because 4.5.5.2 is the last OTA. My point is even last OTA can root and unlock bootloader.

I'd like to add that you don't even need root to unlock.
Personally, I'd stay away from Kingroot, unless that was the only option.
Thankfully, it is not.

barrist · Mar 28, 2017

draxie said:
I'd like to add that you don't even need root to unlock.
Personally, I'd stay away from Kingroot, unless that was the only option.
Thankfully, it is not.

are those instructions as daunting as they sound?

it seems if you kingroot and wipe everything it negates any malware?

DB126 · Mar 28, 2017

barrist said:
...it seems if you kingroot and wipe everything it negates any malware?

Correct. KingRoot is a borderline malware but does not appear to harvest personal info during the rooting process and is completely irradiated by a wipe of the system and data partitions.

barrist · Mar 28, 2017

draxie said:
I'd like to add that you don't even need root to unlock.
Personally, I'd stay away from Kingroot, unless that was the only option.
Thankfully, it is not.

Davey126 said:
Correct. KingRoot is a borderline malware but does not appear to harvest personal info during the rooting process and is completely irradiated by a wipe of the system and data partitions.

Thanks
just picked up a used HDX off Kijiji, so i'm looking forward to tinkering.. can you suggest an initial stable rom to try? the KK based Nexus seems to be the safer one i'm gathering?

DB126 · Mar 28, 2017

barrist said:
Thanks
just picked up a used HDX off Kijiji, so i'm looking forward to tinkering.. can you suggest an initial stable rom to try? the KK based Nexus seems to be the safer one i'm gathering?

There are no bad/unstable HDX ROMs. Fire Nexus has the advantage for those needed full Bluetooth and/or LTE support. Otherwise LineageOS 14.1 is a solid choice. Regardless of direction you'll want to unlock the bootloader and wipe the device immediately after rooting if KingRoot is utilized. Also know Amazon devices have their own set of quirks and don't behave like a typical Android gizmo.

barrist · Mar 28, 2017

Thanks maybe I'll give lineage a shot as I don't really don't need LTE or bt .. just hoping for stable app support and wifi

kkcheong · Mar 29, 2017

draxie said:
I'd like to add that you don't even need root to unlock.
Personally, I'd stay away from Kingroot, unless that was the only option.
Thankfully, it is not.

Thanks for the awesome info. But noob like me would prefer Kingroot because it give the illusion of zero risk :laugh:

barrist · Mar 29, 2017

nice, instructions worked, running lineage 14.1 and no problems so far!

draxie · Mar 29, 2017

kkcheong said:
Thanks for the awesome info. But noob like me would prefer Kingroot because it give the illusion of zero risk :laugh:

No problem.
Given that you wipe 'data' (which I prefer not to, because I'm too lazy to make backups),
you should be fine with KingRoot, it just takes much longer, but that's your choice.
The real risk is making a mistake when flashing aboot and TWRP, which is the same on both paths.

xyluss0 · Apr 9, 2017

kkcheong said:
Finally I got myself to root and unlock bootloader of my Thor Kindles. I've been lurking for few years. Here is the steps:-

1. Install Kingroot from Kingroot website (https://kingroot.net/) and root the phone. I got it first try. But some people are saying they need 8 tries to work.
2. Flash TWRP and Unlock bootloaders. Instruction in https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-h...r-firmware-t3463982/post70881555#post70881555. Instruction in this post is better than the first post (OP) in this thread. The step is:-
a) install ADB driver and install Kindle Fire USB driver
b) put get_code.bat and unlock.bat in adb.exe directory. Put aboot and cubed twrp in /sdcard/
b) create unlock.code with get_code.bat
c) flash aboot and cubed twrp with this command in DOS command prompt in adb.exe directory:-
d) make sure check the Android ADB Composite driver is properly install in Device Manager
e) execute unlock.bat
f) reboot, press UP + power to boot into TWRP
g) wipe, then flash your ROM using adb sideload or normal flashing if you already have the rom in your device earlier. Then wipe again.

Tips:-
1. Make sure the driver is Android ADB Composite Driver is properly install or the unlock bootloader (unlock.bat) won't work
2. Installing Rom, press UP+POWER to go into TWRP, download the ROM to PC, then enable ADB side in TWRP, follow up with ADB sideload command in PC. Wipe before and after. :-
https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-ktu84q-t3322931
3. Safe Strap is not supported in 4.5.5.2
4. Copy ROM zip file to /sdcard/ before doing the above to skip the adb sideload step and you can directly flash the rom from TWRP only.
5. Can't boot into 4.5.5.2 after unlock bootloader. I've tried issuing "fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000" and then "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot" command but it does not work.

I tried to follow all steps but cannot go beyond Step 2c. When I try to flash cubed and aboot, i get "cannot access file : file or directory not present" error. How should I proceed?

kkcheong · Apr 9, 2017

xyluss0 said:
I tried to follow all steps but cannot go beyond Step 2c. When I try to flash cubed and aboot, i get "cannot access file : file or directory not present" error. How should I proceed?

Have you put both file in the adb directory?

xyluss0 · Apr 9, 2017

Yes I did. Also, I tried to go ahead on the next step and run unlock.bat but I got the error "incorrect unlock code".

kkcheong · Apr 9, 2017

xyluss0 said:
Yes I did. Also, I tried to go ahead on the next step and run unlock.bat but I got the error "incorrect unlock code".

Please print screen. Did you cd to ADB directory?

achimbub · Apr 11, 2017

Root hdx 7 (3rd Gen.), FireOS 4.5.5.2 with towelroot

Hi,

I am wondering if the towelroot rooting process is working with the 4.5.5.2 version of the fireOS.

Do you recommend the usage of APK-versions of Kingroot or Towelroot over the use of Windowsversion esp. for Kingroot.
Do i need working internet connection during rooting process with APKs ?

Thx in advance

Achimbub

bobcat131 · Apr 12, 2017

Root fails

kkcheong said:
Finally I got myself to root and unlock bootloader of my Thor Kindles. I've been lurking for few years. Here is the steps:-

1. Install Kingroot from Kingroot website (https://kingroot.net/) and root the phone. I got it first try. But some people are saying they need 8 tries to work.
2. Flash TWRP and Unlock bootloaders. Instruction in https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-h...r-firmware-t3463982/post70881555#post70881555. Instruction in this post is better than the first post (OP) in this thread. The step is:-
a) install ADB driver and install Kindle Fire USB driver
b) put get_code.bat and unlock.bat in adb.exe directory. Put aboot and cubed twrp in /sdcard/
b) create unlock.code with get_code.bat
c) flash aboot and cubed twrp with this command in DOS command prompt in adb.exe directory:-
d) make sure check the Android ADB Composite driver is properly install in Device Manager
e) execute unlock.bat
f) reboot, press UP + power to boot into TWRP
g) wipe, then flash your ROM using adb sideload or normal flashing if you already have the rom in your device earlier. Then wipe again.

Tips:-
1. Make sure the driver is Android ADB Composite Driver is properly install or the unlock bootloader (unlock.bat) won't work
2. Installing Rom, press UP+POWER to go into TWRP, download the ROM to PC, then enable ADB side in TWRP, follow up with ADB sideload command in PC. Wipe before and after. :-
https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-ktu84q-t3322931
3. Safe Strap is not supported in 4.5.5.2
4. Copy ROM zip file to /sdcard/ before doing the above to skip the adb sideload step and you can directly flash the rom from TWRP only.
5. Can't boot into 4.5.5.2 after unlock bootloader. I've tried issuing "fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000" and then "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot" command but it does not work.

I am on Fire OS 4.5.5.2 (HDX 8.9 Apollo) and Kingroot can not root(both apk and windows versions). I tried both ten times. What can I do to root this device now?

DB126 · Apr 12, 2017

achimbub said:
Hi,

I am wondering if the towelroot rooting process is working with the 4.5.5.2 version of the fireOS.

Do you recommend the usage of APK-versions of Kingroot or Towelroot over the use of Windowsversion esp. for Kingroot.
Do i need working internet connection during rooting process with APKs ?

Thx in advance

Achimbub

- TowelRoot is ineffective on FireOS v4
- recommend desktop version of KingRoot for 4.5.5.2 (still may not work)
- device does not need an active internet connection with desktop version

---------- Post added at 04:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:55 AM ----------

bobcat131 said:
I am on Fire OS 4.5.5.2 (HDX 8.9 Apollo) and Kingroot can not root(both apk and windows versions). I tried both ten times. What can I do to root this device now?

KingOroot is the only other tool that reportedly works on 4.5.5.2. It also has a reputation for screwing up devices. Risky choice.

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