yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Not without root. FireOS has the ability to move some content to the internal SD card (assuming one is mounted) and also supports OTG drives/storage. Game author determines where data can be stored on unrooted devices. Lollipop restriction.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Can't the game's apk be modified to load data from SD card.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
No legit method to pull that off.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Any ways to record screen without PC on this device, many recorders have graphic problems !
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kramar111:
[MENTION=8182829]jkauffman28[/MENTION]

just reboot your PC and try again with adb sideload

or use other PC

i was in same situation

it's problem with platform-tools 25.0.4

try 25.0.3
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
As, I've already asked, I found that most of the screen recorders like Mobizen and AZ Screen Recorder only works in landscape mode. RecMe supports portrait but not landscape, so i need a screen recorder which supports both landscape and portrait mode.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctodd111:
I have a Fire 7 5th gen that came with 5.1.3. I downgraded to 5.1.2 and used Kingroot via PC to root. I installed Root Checker, Flashfire, and SuperSU by adb. I used Super tool to block OTA updates. I have not connected the tablet to WiFi yet. When I try to run Flashfire I get an error that basically says it found root but can't use it because Super SU is not configured and I assume the problem is that I haven't updated the binaries for it. I'm afraid to do that because it means I have to connect to WiFi. I know I'm a bit paranoid since OTA should be blocked, but if it's not, can I connect to WiFi and get the SuperSU binary updated before any Amazon update kicked In? I also can't uninstall Kingroot without having SuperSU correctly configured because i will lose root. Does that sound right? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Root Checker confirmed I have root.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Connect to WiFi, update SuperSU binaries, watch for Amazon download. If the latter starts (unlikely) immediately reboot device. If the latter completes (highly unlikely) immediatlely shut down by long pressing power button; don't short press and then select 'power off' as update will install. Then boot into stock recovery and flush the cache partition.

Once SuperSU is active you will need to uninstall KingRoot for full FlashFire compatibility. SuperTool should handle this automatically.

There are craftier solutions; I prefer simplicity over performing circus acts.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctodd111:
Thank you! Finally, SUCCESS! After rooting successfully with Kingroot via PC, sideloading SuperSU, Flashfire, and root checker, I ultimately succeeding by scrapping all of that and just using the SuperTool. Fortunately, no updating occurred during the process and I now have Fire Nexus ROM installed. My blood pressure can now return to normal!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctodd111:
Can FlashFire be used to change from one custom ROM to another? Can I use it to flash cm-12 from FireNexus or vice-versa or can it only be used to flash custom from stock?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rusty King:
Idea to unlock bootloader

Hey guys,

i dont know if this is possible with the devices nowadays but maybe its worth to mention...

Unfortunately i have firmware version 5.3.3.0 and of course i had no success in rooting or unlocking the bootloader, but i can remember

that i unlocked the BL in one of the smartphones before by bridging to pins on the mainboard with a paperclamp...

Ofc i have no idea how this could work but maybe there is someone else who has more know how regarding the hardware and its possibilities...

I really hope someone will be able to unlock the bootloader somehow because its pretty f****d up, to avoid further autoupdates by not using the internet :(

-> If there should be a possibility to block the updates in another way, pls let me know :P

EDIT: Could you imagine its possible to block further updates by filling all the devicestorage with some files, so that the tablet is not capable to store the updatefile on the tablet or is it temporary stored

in the RAM storage?

-> And if yes is the device also able to save the files on a memory card? (I just ask because i just ordered a new one and it would be great if i could simply fill the internal memory and instead use

my microsd in stead :P )

Best regards

Rusty King ;-P
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Yes - be sure to wipe both system and data partitions before switching ROMs. The source ROM obviously must be rooted and have SuperSU installed to use FlashFire (exception: CM 12.1 does not need SuperSU; all other ROMs do).

---------- Post added at 04:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:56 PM ----------

- the 'fill' technique you propose is a non-starter as FireOS (and every other OS from phone to desktop) needs free/work space in system and 'user' partitions for routine operations

- OTA updates can be blocked at the network level via a software (preferably VPN based) or hardware firewall if you know the addresses of the source servers; the technique is not terribly reliable as new servers/addresses are brought online regularly as part of normal data center operations
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frankqux:
So the only way to root v5.3.1.0 is repeatedly trying different versions of KingRoot until one appears to work?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
no they all call home (kingroot server) for root methods

newer versions are harder to replace with SuperSU
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
which ever version you use, it will likely take several/many attempts to root
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Rootking seems to be unable to recognize different FireOS versions, it just randomly tries root methods
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ketamik:
Hi, I've searched pretty much anywhere on the web but with no luck. I've found a solution apparently, it's not convenient in my opinion but should you happen to have the right devices at home it is going to be easy.

I don't know if this is still relevant to you, but I'll leave this one here for prosperity.

You are going to need (at least this is what I have and tried):

- Micro USB OTG host adapter

- DisplayLink certified USB to DVI adapter

- DVI to HDMI adapter

- DisplayLink app, you can find it in Play Store or online as an SDK

You won't find anything cheaper than 40 euro when it comes to DisplayLink adapters, so shouldn't you have one these devices at home already I don't think it's really worth it to buy one just for this purpose. For that price I'd rather buy an Android TV box.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwbonesy:
If I wanted to take my Fire from Nexus back to Original Firmware, how would I do that with Flashfire? Or would sideloading it be easier?

(I will be filing this information away for when I end up trading in/selling the device so don't expect a reply with the results lol)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Sideloading is the only alternative - there is not a FlashFire compatible build of FireOS for this device. Be sure to use the same build of FireOS that was on the device prior to installing a Nexus. If unsure go with 5.3.1 which (at this time) is the highest rootable version.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tarokaru:
Can someone help boot into temp twrp recovery again?

bootloader status:N/A

Ip Fire Nexus Rom 2017/02/08 [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION]

Clean

Root status: Rooted

I cannot get twrp to boot using command fastboot boot twrp_fire_2.8.7.0.img

I've been looking all through Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting only thing that comes close is this post:

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/h...b-friendly-t3205441/post64318814#post64318814

The difference is I wanna try different roms, but I can't get twrp to boot again, and I get a similar error:

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.296s]

booting...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.310s

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Guess I would try flashfire
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tarokaru:
Will give it a try when I get home...should i flash the .img file or the rom?

UPDATE: Nevermind I got it.

Anyone whos ONLY trying roms use flashfire to flash the rom you choose make sure you wipe data/factory reset CM 12 gave me some nasty issues starting up.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr2nSmith:
My device has been upgraded to system version 5.4.0.0. I searched, but I see no mention of this version. Is it possible to root that one? And has there been any progress in unlocking the bootloader?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
no rooting 5.4.x.x, yet maybe never

bootloader isn't getting unlocked
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr2nSmith:
Any way to downgrade it to 5.3.x.x?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- please do not embed/quote reference material

- downgrade/rollback to rootable version not possible - device will brick
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guttergorm:
Am I correct with my assumption that a fire 2015 shipped with 5.3.2.1 (as shown under settings, updates) can not be rooted and a CustomROM can not be installed either?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Correct. However, you can install the Google Play Store, block ads and disable unwanted bloat. Scan the General section for threads/topics of interest.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaxmofo:
Having problems with drivers for the kffowi, installed the drivers from Amazon, and got the adb drivers still won't show up on neither the computer or adb. But it shows this (look at attachment)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
you need to manually select drivers in Device manager

basically follow

Download kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip from Amazon site

Connecting Your Fire Tablet for Testing or XDA

extract files

run KindleDrivers.exe

Then manually select drivers

Open device manager Settings>Devices>Device Manager

Connect Kindle Fire

Enable USB debugging

(If Kindle is not listed as Android>Android Composite ADB interface)

select Other Devices>Fire

Right Click>Update Driver Software

Browse my computer for Driver Software

Let me pick from a list of drivers on my computer

select Android or Android Phone (or ADB Interface or Android Device)

Select Android Composite ADB interface for Stock rom or recovery/adb sideload

Select Android ADB interface for Fastboot mode

or Android Composite ADB interface

next

you may have to reboot pc
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joienguyen:
How do I do power off my Fire?

(I am on Fire OS 5.4)

I hold the power button awhile then a small window appears with a question "Do you want to shut down your fire?" under which 2 options are Yes & No.

I touch Yes but I have nothing, my Fire still runs, does not shut down.

Thank you!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- untether device (disconnect USB cable)

- long press power button until device turns off
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaxmofo:
My fire device won't show up as anything, not under other devices or android... i have the USB drivers installed and adb is installed. I have also restarted the computer several times, still don't have any luck.

I'm running lineage os, and my fire os was 5.1.1.

And yes I have android debugging on.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
what this showing?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaxmofo:
It won't show up anything on my PC. But it will charge?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
is that not from your screen shot?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaxmofo:
Yea it is. I just clicked on it and it's from where I Bluetoothed

to the pc
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
ok, so why did you post it?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaxmofo:
Cause I didn't know that what it was till now... But my problem still persists
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
try a different USB port

usb-cable

or

different PC
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaxmofo:
I have tried alot of cables and different USB ports. Also the only other computer I have is Linux.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
android is Linux....
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joienguyen:
My storage is lower over time

In the 2nd photo I show below, the value of "others" item (in the red ellipse) is bigger and bigger over time. Presently, it is 1.72 GB, but I have no option to clean it.

What is it? & how do I clear or decrease it?

Thank you & best regard
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaxmofo:
i know that. but wouldnt i have to install usb drivers?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaxmofo:
Well I tried it like an hour ago but still didn't show up. So it might be the tablet setting like mtp. I have tried editing the build prop through an app, and through terminal as suggested by ggow
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joienguyen:
Please help me,

My storage is lower over time

In the 2nd photo I show below, the value of "others" item (in the red ellipse) is bigger and bigger over time. Presently, it is 1.72 GB, but I have no option to clean it.

What is it? & how do I clear or decrease it?

Thank you & best regard
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- don't double post (twice in 12 hours); your issue is not a crisis

- the "others" category represents content/caches that FireOS does not drop into another bucket...much if it from preinstalled apps

- you can make a small dent in this repository by clearing cache from the stock recovery menu; same with any cache clearing options from within apps

- a factory reset will flush it but that will also discard all user apps/data

- there is no way to actively manage this space without root (thanks, Amazon)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mark_4152:
Custom ROM FireOS 5.4

Hi, this is my first post:). I have an Amazon Fire 7 5th generation with FireOS 5.4.0.0. Is it possible to install a custom rom even if is not possible neither to root nor downgrade FireOS 5.4?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Welcome to XDA. As you explore the site take note of the search function that will often yield answers in seconds vs posting and waiting for a response.

FireOS 5.4 exposes no known vulnerabilities that can be exploited for root. Nor can you install a custom ROM or rollback to an earlier build that enables these capabilities. You'll likely see some noise about rolling back to 5.3.2.1. I see no confirmed benefit(s) in pursuing this path, albeit much unfounded speculation about it being the next rootable build.

A limited version of the Google Play Store can be installed which offers access to apps not offered in Amazon's store. There's also an option to remove many of Amazon's preinstalled apps but it comes with caveats that you'll want to understand before going this route.

If the device is new and you were counting on root I would return it and pursue another option.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Hey,

I got a Fire 7 5th with FireOS 5.3.1.0. If I am not mistaken this version can be rooted and/or a custom rom can be installed. The question for me here is what is the more applicable solution right now: To install a custom rom or just to remove the Amazon Bloatware? In either cases I assume it is possible to roll back to stock?

Is this guide still the best solution to get cyanogenmod onto the Fire?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71220461&postcount=283

Thanks.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- FireOS 5.3.1.0 can be rooted

- LineageOS 12.1 has replaced CM 12.1 but effectively is the same ROM with incremental updates (all CM offerings have been discontinued)

- Custom ROM is preferred by most who have a choice

- Linked guide remains relevant
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spaded21:
Any 7.0 ROMs available for this tablet? I would love to be able to use Family Link
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
See Q16 in post #2
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EtoileLabrie:
If you want to go to CM or LOS please do not connect to Wifi. I thought it will ask me before downloading but fireOS automatically downloads and installs without asking you. Try rootjunky's script in the main bit thread. It is very easy!
[MENTION=7795803]Spexxos124[/MENTION] As I wrote in another tread (*), I used my mobile phone hotspot (made it 2G as the speeds were so slow). Also put a limit of 75 MB in phone. This way when I used KingRoot, it could access internet, but amazon did not update (may be speed was slow, so I think it does not update). And yes, it takes lot of time to root. I kept pressing root for about 10 times - then finally it rooted.

* https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73704573&postcount=37
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I managed to root and install LOS without any problems. I didnt set any data caps or other limitations. The tablet didnt make any atempts to update during the root procedure. I figured it wouldnt be able to download the whole updates file because of all the restarts. I tried the Nexus Fire ROM/CM12.1 and LOS12.1. So far I am liking LOS the most. Rooting didnt actually take that long for me. Kingroot got it working on the second try.

Thanks for all your advice
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spaded21:
Will this allow me to install apps to the SD card?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
No, you will need to use Link2SD or other similar app
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aka666:
need abit of help

all working guys thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cloven123:
Help?!

Hi, This is my first time doing anything at all like this so please be gentle!

I got my tablet today and rooted it using SuperTool and installed CM 12.1. It was all fine up until this point.

I realised that google play wasn't on there so I tried to go about getting that. However I have no idea how. I know it's something to do with Gapps which I though I had installed when I did the whole CM 12.1 flash. I reinstalled FlashFire but that came up saying the device isn't rooted.

I factory reset the tablet but that's done nothing except delete the ROM .zip files etc from the downloads folder. To top it off I messed around with drivers for the bloody thing and now when I plug the tablet in to my laptop it comes under "KFFOWI" as the device name which I have no idea what that is all about.

Can somebody please guide me in the right direction as to sorting this mess out!

Again, I apologise for being a noob about it all but I'm willing to learn! Thanks!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Root is disabled by default in cm12

settings>about tablet>tap on build number 7+ times, to enable Dev options>go back to Settings>Developer options>Root access>Apps and ADB

Kffowi is codename for the 7in 5th gen fire

Probably need to reselect correct driver's in device manager
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deathlessster:
Please need help

Dear Friends

First sorry about my english it is not good

I have fire tablet 7 5th gen os 5.3.1 i rooted and flashed with cm 12 using flashfire and working very well

After two days i use flashfire to install Twrp then my device go in bootloop and lose recovery mode if i use power and volume up stock on amazon logo

Just i can go to fastboot mode using fastboot tool

I try to unlock boot but error come say remote flashing not allowed

Please please please help my

I have another question can i use any flash box like miracle box to slove my problem
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- TWRP can not be booted or installed with your bootloader version

- bootloader can not be unlocked

- traditional recovery tools will not work as Amazon crippled fastboot

- your device is likely bricked (not recoverable)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deathlessster:
thank you my friend

:(

thank you my friend :(
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deathlessster:
that is mean my device dead ????
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
if you cannot boot to stock recovery, yes your device is effectively dead
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deathlessster:
Yes i cannot go to stock recovery just fastboot mode
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enaqtim:
CM12.1 Android 5.1.1 Google Play Services Crashing Regardless

I'm at my wit's end here. I'm running CM12.1-20161122-UNOFFICIAL-ford on my KFFOWI tablet with Android 5.1.1. No matter how I install Google play services, it always seems to end up crashing. I've tried supertool (old and new), and Amazon-5th-gen-install-play-store to no avail.

I've even tried installing apks of newer and older versions of google's account manager, services framework, play services, and play store, and no combination seems to work.

I'm unable to boot to any recovery from fastboot, since it gives me the error of "unknown command."

What options do I have? And how can I reflash CM12.1 with gapps?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
OpenGapps.org ?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enaqtim:
That provides me with a gapps .zip, which I am not able to flash because I cannot boot into a custom recovery.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
You install it same time as rom
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enaqtim:
And how exactly am I going to flash a new rom? Flashfire has been giving me issues, and in most cases, either crashes or complains about root permissions, which I had already granted in the settings for CM.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Will need to go back to stock, and start over
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enaqtim:
I've looked through the other threads on recovery issues with the KFFOWI, and it looks like I'm SOL until an exploit is found to restore stock recovery or find a way to flash from the bootloader.

I can't believe I let flashfire wipe my stock recovery. Now I can't even restore the stock firmware.

Thanks for your help. I guess I'll make do with my current ROM, for find another tablet.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Try flashing GApps with Flashify

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/christian-gollner/flashify/
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enaqtim:
Unfortunately Flashify doesn't recognize CM's root, and I am unable to get flashify to recognize Super SU 2.82, 2.79, or 2.78 as it fails to update its binary.

When attempt to install Gapps from Flashify, the status bar and softkeys remain, but the screen otherwise goes black and nothing happens.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MSMC:
That's kinda the point of flashfire.

Here's what I do.

- Get the aroma package for ARM version 5.1

- Use flashfire on my custom rom to flash that.

- in order to use aroma package, you need to use volume keys to hover over items and the power button to select items. To click next or finish, you must tap multiple times on it to continue. Gets a little tedious, but it's possible. I do it. Honestly aroma package is awesome and works on flashfire
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
I'm exhausted and I need to ask. I have a refurb Fire 5th Gen with 5.4.0.0. Can someone point me to a thread with instructions to downgrade, please? I assume I can get the file from the Index page?

I'd like to get it back to the oldest version possible (5.3.2.1 if I remember correctly). Is it one step or multiple?

Then of course I need to block the OTA. SuperTool seems to indicate root is needed, correct? Is there another tool?

TYIA
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
no downgrading 5.4.0.0, certainly not to a rootable version
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
I know you can't downgrade to a rootable version, but you can downgrade to 5.3.2.1, correct?

How do people block OTA upgrades again from there?

I realize it's getting less likely that we will be able to root these, but is it safer to stick with an older version in case root is obtained?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Downgrading is risky, and there is no advantage