Way to install generic Android OS onto Kindle Fire HD 10?

[paulri]

I just got an Amazon Kindle Fire HD 10 (9th gen), and managed to open up Google Play on it by installing some external software. The hardware is nice & responsive, no complaints, but I do like the ability to install the app of my choosing.

It got me thinking. In case Amazon updates the OS and I am no longer able to install apps from Google Play--is there a generic Android OS that I can install onto my Kindle Fire, that would let me do this? Is this freely available as a download, or do you have to pay for it?

 

[ocnbrze]

nope......the only way is for you to root the device. not sure if that is possible or not.

.....and it is possible:
https://www.xda-developers.com/the-2017-amazon-fire-hd-10-can-now-be-rooted/

 

[Jimblye]

Did this work for your 9th gen? The article is about 7th gen.

The fire 10 hardware is good, but the software is very limiting.