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Also update the supported firmware version information to clarify
that only specific recent versions work with the exploit, not all
versions. Older firmware versions need to be updated before running
the exploit or the bootloader unlock will fail during the process.
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@ -28,8 +28,9 @@ The following list shows all available amonet ports for Amazon devices, along wi
- [Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Gen (2016)]: All versions are supported; Amazon never patched this device.
- [Amazon Echo Spot 1st Gen (2017)]: All versions are supported; Amazon never patched this device.
- [Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K 1st Gen (2018)]: Devices with serial numbers containing **VM190 or higher** are shipped with **DL-Mode** disabled in **bootROM**. However, Amazon introduced a new exploit in **FireOS 6.2.8.1**, which made it possible to unlock the device even with **DL-Mode** disabled. This exploit was later patched, but there are still ways to downgrade to a supported version.
- [Amazon Echo Show 5 1st Gen (2019)]: All versions are supported; Amazon hasn't patched this device.
- [Amazon Echo Show 8 1st Gen (2019)]: All versions are supported; Amazon hasn't patched this device.
- [Amazon Echo Show 5 1st Gen (2019)]: Most (and) latest versions are supported; Amazon hasn't patched this device.
- [Amazon Echo Show 8 1st Gen (2019)]: Most (and) latest versions are supported; Amazon hasn't patched this device.
- [Amazon Echo Show 5 2nd Gen (2021)]: Most (and) latest versions are supported; Amazon hasn't patched this device.
- [Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019)]: Only a temporary, tethered exploit is available for this device. Amazon disabled **DL-Mode** in **bootROM** on all newer hardware revisions, so only early units can use this method.
- [Amazon Fire TV Stick 3 and Fire TV Stick Lite (2020)]: Amazon patched the exploit in **FireOS 7.2.7.3**. There is a [hardware way to downgrade the device to a supported version], but it requires soldering and is not recommended for inexperienced users.
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[Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Gen (2016)]:https://xdaforums.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-amazon-echo-dot-2nd-gen-2016-biscuit.4761416
[Amazon Echo Show 5 1st Gen (2019)]:https://xdaforums.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-amazon-echo-show-5-1st-gen-2019-checkers.4762900/
[Amazon Echo Show 8 1st Gen (2019)]:https://xdaforums.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-amazon-echo-show-8-1st-gen-2019-crown.4766687/
[Amazon Echo Show 5 2nd Gen (2021)]:https://xdaforums.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-amazon-echo-show-5-2nd-gen-2021-cronos.4772596/