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[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickoh_lvp:
Hi,

I tried to install LineageOS 12.1 but got bricked. I managed to restore FireOS 5.3.1 via adb but now i'm stuck with something: I don't want to enable wifi because i don't want the device to update, but i need wifi in order to root it and disable OTA updates. What should i do?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Limit WiFi connectivity to 15-45 sec windows (depending on internet speeds) immediately after Kingroot starts. Kill it at the AP if necessary. If you detect an

OTA download has started long press power to shutdown, reload FireOS 5.3.1 and start over. Same nerve wracking 'beat the OTA' game everyone else had to play.

There are other tricky approaches (I use a VPN based firewall) but those can be unreliable if not properly configured. Keep it simple.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amco:
Purchased this tablet recently on a woot deal, I'm on 5.3.1 and was able to root it and install flashfire, did a complete backup but now when I try to load up flashfire it keeps fc, i'm assuming this is an issue with the app not being supported anymore?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
update if you want google play services
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crd539:
Fire 7 Stuck On Boot Screen After Removing Launcher

I used the windows bat file by awesomeslayerg to gain root access. Worked great! I already had google now launcher and apex launcher installed prior to running the bat file as I was planning to remove the fire launcher.

After gaining root I used ES file explorer to copy the fire launcher to my sd card, then I deleted the fire launcher and rebooted the device. When it came back up apex launcher was the launcher and I pressed the home button and no option to set a launcher. So I went in to apex launcher settings then advanced settings to try and set the default launcher to google now and it did not do anything when i pressed it. So i uninstalled apex launcher (leaving only google now launcher installed) and rebooted. Never got off the boot screen that says fire....help...is it bricked?

any advice would be greatly appreciated! [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vlasp:
It is softbricked. Try this guide (Don't worry, it won't delete your apps/data, it will just fix up the System Folder):http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/howto-how-to-restore-frimware-device-t3238740
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
try

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=63632237

Alternative Launcher one-click-script
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crd539:
Fire 7 Stuck On Boot Screen After Removing Launcher

Thanks for the link Vlasp, i have downloaded the amazon firmware and booted into recovery. I ran a "adb devices" command and serial number comes up and it says side load, so my drivers must be correct. Now how do I push the .bin file into the device? adb sideload entire file name?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
that is correct
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
did you try the Alternative Launcher one-click-script?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
adb sideload update-kindle-37.5.2.2_user_522053820.bin
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crd539:
Fire 7 Stuck On Boot Screen After Removing Launcher

I have not tried the alternative launcher one click script yet, when i attempted the code adb sideload update-kindle-37.5.2.2_user_522053820.bin it gave me this message: *cannot read 'adb sideload update-kindle-37.5.2.2_user_522053820.bin'*

I tested connection with adb and it lists my device. Not sure where to go from here. If i deleted the amazon launcher and the apex launcher before all this happened could i still do a wipe/factory reset from recovery?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
factory reset will not restore apps
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crd539:
Fire 7 Stuck On Boot Screen After Removing Launcher

Ok so that means if I factory reset, there will still be no launcher since I deleted the fire launcher and apex launcher?

If I opt to try the one click script for the alternate launcher can I select apply update from ADB in recovery then run the batch file in there? [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
I think you need to boot the stock rom
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RalphieB:
Themer on Fire

After rooting the device I installed three launchers: Go Launcher EX, Nova Launcher and Themer. Go and Nova works almost perfectly (I'm having issues with the widgets, but that is nbd) however, Themer is a little difficult to manage, as it is extremely unstable. Should I use an older version of themer, or definitely not use it on the fire anymore? Is there a solution for the widget issue in the other launchers? Thanks in advance for any solution/response. :confused::confused::p:p
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diegocr:
Make launchers system app and reboot

https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=de.j4velin.systemappmover
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crd539:
Update

[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION] I finally got the .bin file to load on there, I didnt have it in the correct folder before. I had it just in my downloads and i had to move it in to the android platform tools sdk folder and it worked right away. Back to factory now still have root access! Thanks for everyones help on fixing my tablet.

Wonder if the script to put gapps on here will still work now?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
depends on what the problem was before
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TaylorN:
Multiple Google Accounts, how do you remove one

If I have multiple google accounts setup on the Fire 2015 (rooted, 5.0.1, apex/nova launchers), how do you remove one of the accounts? I can't seem to find a settings screen that will allow it, and the accounts activity screen shortcutted using the nova launcher closes once you click on the GOOGLE menu item (which would then normally open up the google accounts setup so you could remove one).

and as a side note, I am also interested in removing the lock screen, but saw in a post a few pages back that it was not possible yet...

Thanks!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
you have to delete the data for google apps, not sure which ones...

one or more of the 4 core apps
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crd539:
Update, I re installed play store by using ES file explorer to go get the 4 apps and just ran thought the install of each. Then I rebooted device and play store is working good except there is no store home. When I go to store home its says no results found. Also at the top of play store every where its play store | work. Not sure what the work means. Anyone else had the no results found on store home? All apps are there when searched and download and run fine.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
it may resolve it's self, i have not had that issue.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Free version is time bombed. You either need to purchase the 'pro' version or roll the date back a couple years which is tough to do on FireOS.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amco:
How does one change the date/time on the fireos since it locked by the OS?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Handsome Jack:
How much does the full version cost? $3.25 or $1.09

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.flash&hl=en_US
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Need to do it via ADB (tethered connection) which is a challenge in itself on FireOS.

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Not sure as I purchased long ago (Play Store doesn't show current pricing for apps you own). You can purchase the pro version of FlashFire or ODIN as the key also works for FF. I'm told the ODIN key is less expensive.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheNox88:
Hello Guys,

i have the Amazon Fire 5 Gen too, and it was rooted, and had a Custom Rom on it... but last time something goes wrong and it was bricked, i unbricked again.

But for Example i cant check more SystemUpdates to check what a Version of FireOs i have on it.

I saw in the Logs then in the Amazon Recovery, i must have 5.3.2.1 so because of the Treads i know now. I cant be rooted more, and it cant be downgraded.

But how can i really check now what Version i have? or maybe should i flash 5.4.0.0 to have a Better Reinstall that i can use the Option "SystemUpdates" again?

Or maybe i have luck, and can make a Downgrade because the last time, it flashed not completed all right?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Best solution.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McguyverZero:
Good evening/morning everyone I've had my tablet for a couple years now it's a Amazon Fire 7 5th Gen bought in 2016, I use the rootjunky supertool to root it and what not way back when. I had Cyanogen Mod installed on it ever since and have never really ran into any problems. I was trying to get around the root found and displaying bad safety nets and such, stupidly didn't properly do my research and installed Magisk, it then bootlooped which was annoying but I eventually managed to get an adb sideload to work as I was consistently running into invalid command arguements. I rebooted my PC and tried again this time it worked. But not the device won't turn on at all which I assume is bricked. If plugged into PC I just hear it as if a device was inserted then a second later removed. This happens constantly. I've tried removing the back cover and unplugging the battery connector I believe it is and powering to discharge then putting it back in but still no avail. The main issue was that I can't remember my original Fire OS, (somewhat) luckily I keep the files from rooting back then, and I do have a "downgrade to OS 5.1.2 supertool" in the old backup from 2016 with a bin file called "update-kindle-global-37.5.4.2_user_542168620", I also have a folder called "recovery" which has the supertool in it again along with the file "update-kindle-global-37.5.5.2_user_552153420" which I must assume was the correct one I should have used.

I'm guessing I've rolled back too far and bricked it compltely?

I barely use it so if it is bricked it's not the end but i'm not a quitter so wouldn't mind trying to get it back as I use it on long journeys. Am happy to provide any files and try next to anything :) thanks everyone and I sincerely apologise if this has been asked before I did a quick search of the bin file specifically but didn't find mind, maybe it did and I'm stressed. I guess it's time to try getting the old phone back from that's bootloop now (although the vol down is broken...)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Almost certainly bricked it. The bin file ending in 420 aligns to FireOS 5.3.1. If you sideloaded anything lower the device is a goner. The other bin file ending in 620 aligns with FireOS 5.1.2.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McguyverZero:
Crud, absolutely no way around it? Can anything be done with it? Parts for anything?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
No known recovery method. Might get a couple Georges (USD) selling for parts. Best choice might be the e-cycle bin.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
I made separate threads, not realizing this one existed. One for '7" Fire loops in various places. Not sure what version in order to root.' and one for "How to backup secondary profile".

Should I have placed them here? Should I ask them here instead?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andreabode:
I everyone, I have a fire 7 5th gen running os version : 5.3.6.4

I would like to try Alexa, it's installed but i cannot find the switch to turn it on in the device menù, it's not rooted, only play store installed 2 years ago.

Thank you for your time
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
7" Fire loops in various places. Not sure what version in order to root.

My wife picked up my son's fire yesterday to find it had been reset. I can't seem to restore the data from it using the built in restore function. It just loops back to the restore device selection.

If I skip it, I can't get into System Updates to see what version it has. I tap System Update and it brings me back to Settings, where I tap Device Options, System Update.....and so on.

I booted into recovery mode and wiped cache, system, dalvik, etc. same results.

I tried running RootJunky, but didn't want to take any chances that it might have a different ROM than what was available.

Is there another way to determine the ROM version?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
I ran adb shell getprop ro.build.version.release and it looks like I have 5.1.1. Will see if I can either force install or install root through Root Junky or other method. I'm thinking I may need to get SuperUser working maybe?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
So, I figured out some of what was going on. I don't know if it was because I rooted the device and then it was reset, but there was no launcher running. I side-loaded and installed nova, then eventually figured out how to enable the original launcher.

I still couldn't get it to restore data, so after much fussing about, I tried to side-load the original firmware on it. Now it's in a black-screen reboot loop. I assume it's a reboot loop because when plugged into Windows, I keep hearing the device plugged in/unplugged sounds from windows.

Any ideas what's next? I'm thinking of letting it run the battery out then charge it.

What's the safest way to rest another tablet so I can give that one to my kid instead and not end up with two bricked tablets?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
ro.build.version.release refers to the Android base which 5.1.1 for all builds of FireOS v5. Unless FireOS 5.1.1 or lower was on the device the sideload yielded a non-recoverable 'brick'. Sorry for your loss.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
How would I know what version was on there if I can't get into the System Updates? I bought three at the time so they should all be on the same firmware. I do know they were rooted, so it was a rootable version.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/identify-bootloader-version-t3424634
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Or just use FireOS 5.3.1.0 which is the last version that could be rooted.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Fully endorse this recommendation which I was just about to post. Darn you @sd-shadow for being consistently quick and right on the money. :)

As for the tablets being on the same build when new don't count on it. Have seen 4 arrive in a box each with a slightly different rev of FireOS.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arooni:
so i have a 2015 fire table 7" that doesn't want to boot anymore. just stuck on the fire logo when starting up. i have already tried sideloading latest OS [serving: 'update-kindle-37.6.0.5_user_605485120.bin' (~47%) * failed to read command: Undefined error: 0] ... errors out @ 47%

then ...

i tried from the kindle recovery to wipe data/factory reset and i still see just the fire logo forever when starting it up... ideas?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Possible you have a corrupt/damaged .bin; see attached image for proper checksums. If one of more of the checksums are good the device is likely toast.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
These are over a year old. They all had the same version back when I rooted them. Unfortunately, it was 5.3.1.0, which means I did brick my kids fire trying to sideload 5.1.1. Fortunately I have a SquareTrade replacement plan. Unfortunately, I probably won't get a unit with an old enough firmware, which means no root -> no link2sd -> Not a lot of apps can be installed, even with an SD card, unless you guys have an updated method to REALLY move files to SD Card.

Fortunately, I have never used my fire, so I am about to reset it and give it to him with Link2SD, etc.

So, the big question: I should be able to do the sideload firmware 5.3.1.0 to fully reset it?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
You can perform a full factory reset w/o having to sideload firmware. Simply choose the reset option from the FireOS settings menu. You can also do the same thing from the recovery menu.

If you are running a custom ROM then you'll need to sideload FireOS. v5.3.1.0 is the safe choice. Keep in mind it will attempt to update almost immediately. You will need to take extra precautions if going that route.

If you want to reset a custom ROM (CM, Lineage, Nexus, etc.) simply choose that option from the settings menu and reboot.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sflesch:
I think that's how I got into trouble (reset of FireOS) with my last tablet. We changed the pin so my older one couldn't get in and I think he may have triggered a reset which then got me stuck with not being able to restore from backup and I eventually got in and discovered there was no launcher and was able to kid of kick start it from there. It was still buggy (couldn't get to the System Update to see the OS version) which is why I tried to sideload/recover factory and used the wrong original OS.

No custom OS, just rooted/hacked to block OTA, Nova launcher, Google Play, etc.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
There are occasions where a factory reset doesn't fully clear out previous detris yielding unpredictable behaviors. In that case reloading/sideloading 5.3.1 is the remedy.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Black Swift:
Hello!

i was trying to downgrade my kindle fire in order to flash legacy OS on it, i followed each step, but when it finished it was completely hardbricked, touching buttons does nothing, i also tried unpluging the battery and it didnt work, the only signal of life is when i plug it to my computer and windows plays the "plugged device" tune.

its was running the latest version (Fire OS 5.6.3.0)

Please help me, i cant get the device back to amazon because i live in Costa Rica and is just imposible to send i back.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
If you attempted to downgrade below FireOS 5.3.3.x the device is now bricked. The only possible recovery involves using a Linux host and a fair bit of techno wizardry. The recovery procedure may get easier in time; right now it's in its infancy.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Black Swift:
ok, i can get ubuntu running, but i will need detailed instructions on how to do this (or maybe i can just wait a bit until its easier to do) what whould you recomend? can you help me?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
You'll need to watch relevant threads in the Fire Development section; those focused on unbrick solutions are updated frequently. No one is going to help you directly with an A-Z solution but most will respond to specific questions provided you have done your homework. Reading through the threads is a great way to familiarize yourself with the material. Good luck.

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Black Swift:
thanks! i just needed someting to start with, ill se if i can make it.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devilotx:
Options available?

So my son has upgraded from his old Nexus Fire 7 to a new Galaxy Tab E, and I was looking to perhaps repurpose his old tablet for something for his little sister (She almost 5) the stock rom is of course, fine I guess, but I know I could do more and have her enjoy it more too.

She is currently using a 2013 Nexus 7, but it's starting to develop issues in it's old age (feels like cables don't plug in all the way or are loose in the charge port)

So I though if I could put a better rom on this, I could give her something solid to throw around.

It's a 2015 Nexus 7, Kids tablet, running the latest fire OS 6.3.4 (I believe)

I know I can boot to recovery by holding the left volume control, and I did read up on shorting pins to get TeamWin launched so I can throw on a custom rom, however when I popped the rear cover off, there is a metal plate covering the areas where the ground short needs to be done.

Everything I've read says it cannot be downgraded, but I'm not really concerned with that unless it's needed to re-flash.

Or, is it a lost cause because it was updated to the latest fire os?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockyjj:
Fire 7 2015

hello folks while clearing out my junk boxes i found an old Fire 7 2015

so i fired it up was so slow its running on fireos 5.3.6.4 what can be done with this version would like to try root and put android or rom on this if possible

I use linux so i see there is windows apps but not many for linux it would be great if the amazing folks at xda can help me out would like to revive this little tablet like a abba come back

have a great day all
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Here ya go. Have fun!

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/unlock-fire-t3899860
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrautHolg:
Flashed the wrong firmware by mistake

Remove double post in wrong place
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t3ch42:
Unlock 5Ghz for Fire 2015

I remember seeing a post some time ago about unlocking 5Ghz WiFi for the 2015 fire 7, but have not been able to find again. Anybody recall seeing that or know where to find it? Required some commands in recovery I believe.

Anyhow, thanks for reading.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Seems like a misread or faux claim as (TTBOMK) the chipset on Ford does support 5GHz.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t3ch42:
I'm going to look some more. Was checking the specs on the mt8127, the page I checked shows it to support WiFi 4- (a/b/g/n) , 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. My curiosity is piqued again...
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Spec sheet (lite) says 'yes' but I believe there is still wiggle room for vendor discretion on feature support. At minimum an appropriate integrated antenna and binaries would need to be present if the radio could somehow be enabled.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dullian:
Hello.

My Kindle Fire got updated to 5.3.6.4 and I lost the root.

Any hope to get it back at the moment?

I have the very first edition released, think I even preordered it.

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Hello.

My Kindle Fire got updated to 5.3.6.4 and I lost the root.

Any hope to get it back at the moment?

I have the very first edition released, think I even preordered it.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wootrefresh:
Installing Lineage-12.1

I found my Amazon Fire 5th gen 7" tablet that I forgot I had bought and thus, late to the party. It is on 5.0.1 and I used RootJunky's SuperTool to root the device, disable OTA updates, install Google play store, remove lock screen ads and install Nova Launcher. Overzealous, and well, I should have installed a recovery and custom rom after rooting, so I just want to make sure I have everything correct.

I should

1) Fastboot TWRP recovery via Here

2) Unlock bootloader here via Here

3) Flash Lineage-12.1 via TWRP via Here along with latest gapps and supersu.

Is there anything I am missing? I presume I don't need FlashFire since I am still on 5.0.1. Thanks in advance.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
If you are unlocking the bootloader skip TWRP

Till after unlocking
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wootrefresh:
Ah, so my order should be:

1) Unlock bootloader

2) Fastboot TWRP

3) Flash Lineage-12.1, gapps and supersu
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Correct.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wootrefresh:
Unfortunately, I messed up somewhere. After I rebooted system, it is stuck on the Amazon logo screen.

Here's what I did:

FireOS 5.0.1 that had used RootJunky SuperTool

1. Unlocked bootloader (amonet-ford v.1.4.1)

2. TWRP: Wipe system, data, cache

3. TWRP: Install Lineage12.1 ford (verified with md5sum) and latest open gapps 5.1 arm pico 2020 from sd card, Backup-ed and compressed, install supersu 2.82 SR5 from sdcard

4. Reboot system

Edit: Just re-wiped and everything seems good to go. Thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Thoughts:

- be sure to wipe Dalvik on ROM changes

- if no joy repeat steps #2 (including Dalvik) and #3 with following exceptions:

>> skip backup; can do that later

>> skip SuperSU; can add that later