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[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mangognam:
I am also having the same problem. I'm working on a Windows Vista 32 bit cause money.

I'm trying to "Update Driver Software..." via the Device Manager and selecting to pull from the extracted drivers file, with subfolders included.

I'm getting an error that says Windows was unable to install your Fire. And then it recommends that I find drivers from the manufacturer.

So, I'm stuck in the stage of getting my computer to recognize my device via ADB.

I've tried it with every ADB file I can find and the same thing happens every time. Any advice?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldeveraux:
I hate to say it, but it may be Vista. It was notorious for driver issues. Have you tried uninstalling the driver in device manager?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mangognam:
Yes, multiple times. I also restarted the computer and Fire a couple times. Doesn't seem to change anything. Is there a different 32bit adb file I should find?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldeveraux:
You could try to install android studio. It's very bloated, but it has adb. Between that and the minimal version on xda, that's all I can come up with...
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khyinn:
Hi,

Is there a way to install a kids interface (like kid's place) on this tablet ? I think it's not possible 'cause of the home button will probably leave the app and return to Fire launcher... This is really bad as we can't lend our tablet to our childrens without risk. I know that this tablet has a parental control but i want something more accurate (a place where my kids can't do anything else than playing games or watching some animes).

Sorry if my english isn't really good, trying to do my best ;)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] logic8482:
HI - if anyone is still having the issue of logging into an existing Google account (and you have 2 factor setup) you need to generate a one time password under your 2 factor authentication settings and use that as your password to login.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dullian:
Hello. Does anyone happens to know what firmware are the Fires 7' currently on sale for 40$ (by Amazon) being shipped with and if they're rootable?

Also, I read this Amazon review for the 40 $ Fire, and it looked like that average pissed customer, but he said it didn't include SD slot. I don't think so, but just to confirm, is it true?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- variable but rootable (possibly with some advance work; not hard)

- device comes fully functional SD slot; see in Amazon specs

- latest firmwares do not support custom recoveries (eg: twrp)

- bootloader remains locked which complicates procedures but is not a barrier to custom roms thanks to FlashFire.

You'll need to spend time in the forums to fully understand capabilities and procedures. Random reviews are not a reliable resource.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dullian:
Thanks. I'm only interested in root, guess I'll get myself another one of these if I can root then. I got one the first time they came out.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwbonesy:
Installed CM12 on my Amazon Fire but I tried installing a theme and now it's stuck on System UI has stopped functioning and I can't do anything. Also, the only thing I CAN do really is get into the Volume Down + Power Recovery. What can I do to get back into CM12 or whatever to delete the offending theme?

If it helps, my Fire was originally on 5.1.2 or whatever the downgrade version is.

EDIT: If anyone else experiences this issue or something similar, just hit up Wipe All User Data or whatever in Recovery, I guess!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krishnoid:
If you bought a Fire 7in-2015 very recently, what revision did it come loaded with?

I'm thinking of buying a couple more Fire 7in-2015 tablets. I wanted to know if you purchased one from Amazon within the last couple weeks, did it come with 5.1.1 or >= 5.1.2?

I'm having problems adding widgets to Nova Launcher under 5.1.2 (using the a recent rootjunky supertool). The 5.1.1 tablets I rooted (using a Jan/Feb 2016 rootjunky supertool) were easier to root, worked great and met all my needs. So I'd like to get a tablet that's 5.1.1 that I can root and disable OTA on.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
If available in your area suggest purchasing from a local retailer like Best Buy or Staples (US based). Better chance of finding older stock and possible more convenient return/exchange options. Most will match current Amazon promotions.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krrishtm:
I bricked my device while installing stock rom 5.1.1. Can't start the device but when connected to pc it's connecting and disconnecting in a few seconds, I can only hear sound of it. Please check my thread. I feel bad it was a gift.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seth.dean02:
Bootloader

How does a bootloader work
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
http://www.rootjunky.com/learn-android/
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace1652:
Can't turn off my fire

So I just got a 2015 7" fire and it came with 5.1.3 fire os, so I downgraded to 5.1.2.1, and from there to 5.1.2. Then I rooted with the kingroot app and used root junky's super tool to remove OTA updates, remove fire launcher and install nova launcher, install google play store and remove the ads. I don't know when it stopped working but now if I hold down the power button and it prompts me to turn off the device, I press ok nothing happens it just stays on. I don't know how to or if it's even possible to fix this. What can I do to remedy this?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Try long pressing power until the device shuts off then restart in the normal manner. Once fully booted try power button again. Problem persist?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace1652:
I tried that it didn't work. I had to use xposed to turn off the device. Turns out kingroot was stopping it from turning off, I don't know why. I know it was kingroot because once I uninstalled it, I was able to shut off the device by tapping the power button and pressing ok.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
As part of the rooting process Kingroot conveniently installs several additional components (in particular Kinguser) that have proven troublesome. Particularly with FlashFire and various Xposed modules. It has long been recommended Kingroot/Kinguser be replaced by the widely deployed and well respected SuperSU once root is confirmed. SuperTool automates the conversion process or you can issue the needed commands manually. Believe there is also a paid app in the Play store (Super-Sume?).
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andy chung:
pending amazon system update

Hi there,

Tks for bringing google to this budget device.

I am going to try Installing Google Framework/Playstore without Root (Q4).

My current amazon fire version is 5.1.1. There is already a pending update of 5.1.2. It says fire would update automatically next time when it is not in use. I have turned off wifi then and it remains as 5.1.1. I have not login amazon and activate the device?

(1) should I update to 5.1.2 1st? I understand the google install would block amazon update then.

(2) could I logon my amazon account and activate it before google install?

(3) do I need to logon amazon and activate it after google install?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithinkibricked:
Probably bricked

I think I bricked my kindle. I was running CM 12.1 but decided that I would like to reflash. I did a clean flash with FlashFire (with wipe at the top of the order!), but when I booted the launcher started acting weird. It crashed, and the setup wizard crashed. I figured that I could just reboot. That's when I got stuck on the CM 12.1 bootlogo. Okay, that's fine - I thought that I could still get into recovery or fastboot. That ended up not being true; the button combinations would just reboot the tablet. Then I tried

adb reboot fastboot

and

adb reboot recovery

. Again, neither worked. However, after that, I just kept rebooting the thing. Eventually I got to the "optimizing apps` stage. Now I'm stuck on "starting apps".

Is there anything I could do to salvage it?

adb shell

does not elevate; it doesn't seem like I can get root.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gap1981:
Hi im looking to buy a cheap tablet for my nother.

Its posible to sideload apks on the fire 7? Especially this app. Thanks for your response, she is seek and loves art.

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...ease/arts-culture-2-0-5-android-apk-download/
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
see Q6 in post #2

app seems to work fine with Nexus rom, some one still on stock FireOs would have to check if it is compatible with that
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krishnoid:
I just bought a few more from Amazon and they came with 5.1.3. So I'll have to wait until it's a little easier to root or a bootloader unlock is available, I guess. Thanks for the help.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
it's not likely to get easier
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
More likely harder/impossible. Best rollback to 5.1.2, root and block OTA before it's too late (better yet, install a custom rom).
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crashergate11:
Hey guys I've ran into abit of trouble with my tablet it was on the latest firmware update I think it was 5.1.4 I downgraded to 5.1.2 by side loading the firmware.. when it was completed I then rebooted the tablet and ever since it won't turn on at all... Any ideas how I get it working again... I've tryed holding the power button etc but still nothing just a black screen :/

Many thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Sounds like a botched rollback. Try long pressing power for up to 2 min. If still no response (and you are sure device is charged) contact Amazon for an in warranty exchange.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crashergate11:
They are sending me out another replacement but I wish I could get this one working also lol... Yea it's charged.. Any other ideas..
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Nope; she's a goner. Happens on occasion. Rollbacks, flashes, etc. carry a certain amount of risk.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crashergate11:
Thanks for the reply mate ahh well a least there sending me out a new one as a replacement.. If the new one has the new firmware on it which way do I go about getting fireplace on and getting Slimrom on :/
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Same way everyone else does. Rollback (sideload) FireOS 5.1.2 root and flash the rom of your choice via FlashFire.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crashergate11:
What is the best rom out there for the tablet... I've used slim rom any others decent
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
A bit like asking the best color. Each ROM has unique attributes. A lot boils down to personal preference. All are stable. At present CM 12.1 and Nexus are updated a bit more frequently. See individual ROM threads for additional discussion.

In anticipation of the next question: no MM or Android N ROMs.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crashergate11:
Lol I guessed that do they. Update the self's nexus rooms etc or when a new update comes out you gotta sideload the new. Update. Of the rom over again everytime.... With slim rom a never had an update button
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crashergate11:
I have a Amazon tablet on 5.0.0 how do i go about rooting it to get flash fire on to get a custom rom on it
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
Go back and read the 1st post of this thread. It's all there.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- no need to use FlashFire as device can boot TWRP (if not updated)

- keep device off network to prevent FireOS from self-updating on boot

- no need to ever boot into FireOS; can flash custom ROM immediately

- do your homework as suggested by [MENTION=5501159]makane716[/MENTION]
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoLooper:
How'd I get rooted 5.1.2.1?

Hey, just discovered I'm running rooted OS 5.1.2.1 ! :D See attachment. Can someone explain how this could happen?

I've been doing A LOT of testing and can't tell all that I might have changed. Here's what I know: I did unblock (and forget to reblock) OTA--DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk not renamed--so this could be an OTA update. I've also reinstalled OS via adb sideloaded a few times, including a 5.1.2.1 version at some point. Device might have been rooted before doing this. Before I reblocked OTA today, System Update settings were showing "Last checked July 1" (today). I think, can't swear, I was on rooted 5.1.2 yesterday.

I thought that OTA update and sideload both kill root. Is this wrong? I just want to understand how I could update and retain root.

Can any of the log files in /cache/recovery reveal anything? They're all dated 6/30/16 and I did a bunch of cache wipes then, so I'm guessing that's what they're from. Is there a log somewhere with info on the last OS update?

Thanks for any help/info.

EDIT: Sorry, Sorry. Mystery solved. . . I see this has 5.0.1 booloaders. Musta updated in TWRP long time ago. (I'm messing with 5 tablets of different gens, OS's and bootloaders.) God, I'm an idiot :D
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
if it did an ota update it should be 5.1.4

did you have a root protection app like supersu pro?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoLooper:
Thanks. See my edit [blush]
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Winf2005:
I got an error message when I try to install "android_winusb.inf" (installation method not supported for that inf-file).

I'm using win 7 64bit.

Any idea how to solve this?

Thx
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipdev:
[MENTION=2339328]nashmarkt[/MENTION]

As I know so far, running 5.1.2, roms can only be flashed with flashfire.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SX0T:
Updating Kindle Fire to 5.1.4 with FlashFire

I have no idea what my current is firmware is, but I am rooted and have FlashFire installed.

What I am wondering is - is it possible to update the firmmware to the new 5.1.4 using FlashFire without breaking the root.

Can it be done? (The firmware download from Amazon comes as a .bin file).

Should it be done? I like the benefit of having the new OnDeck feature, but would easily ignore that if it risked my tablet.

Thanks!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- root would likely be lost

- to my knowledge no one has tested using FlashFire to update FireOS
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
last time I checked, early versions of FlashFire would not install stock 5.0.1

but FlashFire has been greatly improved since...

if FlashFire can install stock firmware successfully, it should have no trouble injecting SuperSU
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deety:
How to revert from 5.1.4 to 5.1.2

I have a 5th gen kindle fire 7" with the 5.1.4 installation.I have been all over the web, including this site and many others, trying to find instructions on how to root the device and maybe install a more flexible O.S. There are dozens of answers, all of which seem to begin with the installation of O.S. 5.1.2. I have tried to follow the instructions to do this, but come up against things like "boot into TWRP" and download links which lead to OS 5.1.2.1 which seems to be specifically excluded from being "rooted". Does anybody know of a step by step guide on installing the 5.1.2 OS and where to get it from, which DOESN'T rely on previous knowledge?

Thanks in advance.

Deety
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
Every Android device (which includes a Kindle Fire) that I have ever owned has been rooted thanks to the forums, guides, posts and research done here by other Xda memebers. That is what this site is. A collection of previous knowledge (with much trial, error and research) which most often is conveniently located in a dedicated forum/thread with usually easy to follow guides. Someone went through a tremendous ammount of time to put all of this previous knowledge together in a user friendly format. You should have very little problem following the guide on page 1 of this thread. [emoji1]
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m00head:
There is a direct link to download the FireOS 5.1.2 ROM file from Amazon here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62986665&postcount=3

If you don't like Amazon FireOS that comes with this device, it is possible to root it and install either Android (AOSP) or CyanogenMod instead by following these instructions:

DO NOT connect to WiFi after receiving your device as this may auto-upgrade to the latest version of FireOS which is currently not rootable.

Check that FireOS is currently on version 5.1.4 or lower. Any version higher than 5.1.4 may not be rootable, and attempting to downgrade may brick it.

Downgrade to FireOS 5.1.2 by following the instructions here. Skip this step if FireOS version is already at 5.1.2 or lower.

Root the device using the SuperTool available here, carefully choosing the options corresponding to the exact version of FireOS you have.

Flash either Android (AOSP) or CyanogenMod 12.1 or one of these alternatives.

Further information in the step-by-step videos here, or an overview here.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deety:
More problems.

I followed the instructions and got as far as the rootjunky script, but that just fails when it says it cant find the kingroot app, even though it is clearly visible in the folder. I'll have to switch my wireless back on as I need network access, and so the Fire will probably update to 5.1.4 again. Drat.

Thanks for the help
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
All respects to the RootJunky method, I could never get it to work. I achieved root by the pc version of Kingroot (or KingOroot. I had been using both). Then using terminal emulator and w0lfdroid method to insert supersu. Then used flashfire for Gapps. I was on os 5.1.2.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdeandeck:
So I have a bricked fire 5th gen I was trying to downgrade from 5.1.4 to .2 but accidentally used .1 and now is in the preloader loop, however of I hold all the buttons and plug it into my Ubuntu laptop it flash all the same info until idProduct it is 0003 and I believe is the same as android stock recovery I can do a handshake on it same as the other and was wondering if it is a recovery and if anyone knows where it resides. Since it is possible to unbrick other downgrade bricks with fire TV root tool Python scripts if I could flash a working recovery or fastboot partition somewhere over or find a image of that 0e8d vendor 0003 product that it boots into. The problem i have is I think my system when I try to read 0x0 or any other my computer lags and since it is a minimal PC it would not surprise me. I will keep trying sometimes it takes a couple times read the other partition also.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bieberbandit:
Hello there,

I've recently bought an Amazon Fire 7" Tablet (5th Gen) on PrimeDay, but am torn between keeping this one or a Lenovo Tab2 A7-10.

While I think that the multimedia connectivity with all the Prime features (Instant Video, Music, Kindle eBook, Audible) is great, I am unsure about all the other aspects (mobility, "office working").

Both tablets are kinda similar in hardware, the Lenovo design seems less "sluggish", but it doesn't have a big community behind as the Fire 7".

People who had the chance between Amazon Fire 7" or a Lenovo Tab 2 (or similar ones) - would you still recommend keeping the Fire after the time you spend using it?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jna9000:
[MENTION=7589906]bieberbandit[/MENTION], I think of these items as single purpose tablets. Keep one for multimedia, use another (maybe better) one for office (hint: IMHO you can't use Android for serious "office working" purposes...) etc
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Toss up if using both devices in their native builds. Fire is a clear win if FireOS is replaced with custom rom (CM, Nexus, etc).
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
Agreed
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jloh1963:
Hello, I just purchased an hd 10 on prime day (7/12/2016, I know even numbers can't be prime, but tell amazon that!), I upgraded it to 5.1.4, without looking here first, (dumb of me, I know!). I am having trouble going back to 5.1.2, it says the checksum is invalid or something like that if I try sideloading. I also tried copying 5.1.2 to the internal storage and it tells me that it is at a higher rev and aborts the downgrade. Is there anything I can do to root this?

---------- Post added at 09:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:10 PM ----------

I figure out what I was doing wrong. I was using the image for the HD 7 and not the HD 10.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Wrong forum for HD devices - go here: http://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaladhjin:
Any of you know if a method to remove the FireOS 5.1.1 nav bar that is not the build.prop method nor installing GravityBox ?

The Build.Prop method works the nav bar is gone but it breaks landscape mode.. the screen just goes black & resets to portrait mode continuously..

---------- Post added at 11:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:19 PM ----------

if you're following guides like RootJunky for example which.. since you're mentioning downgrading & 5.1.2 I would dare to wager you are..

I'd look very closely at which variants things say they are for before you go trying anything..

A lot of the root & mod discussions I see are for the Kindle 7 specifically.. & you may find yourself having a terrible time if you go flashing 7 files on a 10.. they aren't always interchangeable like that..
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Take a peek at Xposed module Phab7. Not a direct solution but may make nav bar a bit more tolerable.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaladhjin:
Well I use pie controls so the goal is gone.

I'll check into some xposed mods further.

Maybe that GMD something or other too.

---------- Post added at 03:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 PM ----------

Oh I was also wondering..

Every time a play store link happens on the tablet I get a little pop up about referencing an app that does not exist. Do I want to use the Amazon App Store.

Since I do have to play store installed is there a tweak I can use to have the play store open as it could ?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
Using Titanium Backup or a package disabler, freeze or disable "Amazon Appstore". That should then redirect that traffic to Playstore.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zackiel:
Hi everyone !

I'm new in this forum, in rooting android device & in english so be nice & patient please ! :p

I buy the Fire 5th Generation 7", 8go on Amazon during the Primday and i'm little disappointed of the tablet.

I really didn't like FireOs, all the add ect..

So I made some research on "How to have the PlayStore on FireOs" and i have a lot of questions ^^' :

1) What is the difference between have the GoogleApps without rooting the tablet and have the GoogleApps by rooting the tablet.

2) What's mean exactly "rooting" the tablet ? I will not have FireOs at all ? Juste Android ?

3) How do I downgrade my tablet to 5.12 ? (Please a step by step tutorial or a video.. I don't understand the Index made by sd_shadow (poor english comprehension).

Then I have more technical questions like what is adb/fastboot, the difference beetween supersue & kingroot, how do i use them, ect..

Thanks in advance :good:

Zackiel.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ante123:
Stuck at bootloop

Hey everyone. I just got my kindle fire 5th gen on prime day. I successfully rooted it to the LP Nexus Fire ROM a few days ago. For some reason I decided I wanted to try the CM 11 ROM deleting my recovery in the process. After a few hours of being stuck in CM without a recovery I was able to re-root (not sure how it unrooted) and re-flash back to Nexus Fire. Now it is stuck on the boot screen.

I've tried flashing the recovery in fastboot but it says FAILED "not allowed"

Please help. I apologize in advance, I'm new to the android dev scene
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gooberedup:
Can you ADB sideload the Nexus Fire ROM back on to it? This time clear the caches, etc.?