yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
No unlocking the bootloader, with any version
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpraelster93:
I put google play on my fire tablet, but an annoying notifcation pops up sometimes.

It says links may not work as android is updating, is there anyway to get rid of this?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
What says that?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darthjoey91:
Are there any features for Fire OS that can't be replicated in CyanogenMod? I'm debating about upgrading. The biggest built in feature from FireOS seems to be that I can watch Prime movies offline, but I think that can be done with their normal Android app too.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpraelster93:
It pops up when I use a number of apps, aim, kik, google chrome.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
FireOS, CM12...?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpraelster93:
Fireos.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
I don't know why it would say that, officially FireOS is not Android, I suspected it's an app that you installed, causing it
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpraelster93:
I will just keep trying, if I have to disable notifications, I will, its worth it to have the apps.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Malware like characteristics; well regarded apps don't behave that way. Disabling notifications simply hides symptoms of a larger problem.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpraelster93:
definitely not malware, as my brother has some of the same apps installed and I got apps I use on my android with no problem.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Okie dokie. See what happens over time.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpraelster93:
I also did a scan for malware, my device came up clean. Nothing to see, just a case where certain apps are finicky because like the other guy said Officially FireOS isn't android.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Not saying your device is invested. The offending app is poorly coded at best and may be taking other questionable actions. Hence the 'malware like characteristics' comparison. Guessing there will be other manifestations over time.

FWIW, virus scanners are all but useless on Android given the native security model which is quite robust on unrooted devices. It both protects the device and prevents scanners from accessing secure content. That why you always get a clean report. Media scare tactics would have you think otherwise. Then again, misleading headlines generate clicks and revenue ...
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
my point was that FireOS wouldn't say Android is updating
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeebob:
Why? Fire is like all android operating systems it's built on Android open source foundation, ultimately fire OS is just a badge for the restricted OS that is amazon's rebadging of kit kat
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- FireOS v5 is based on Lollipop (Android 5.1)

- Amazon has taken pains to expunge references to "Android" from FireOS

- as you previously noted a 3rd party app is likely generating the message
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeebob:
I love this about Amazon... Just a shame they don't sort the core code, really though we all know it's android, it's just got a tied up bootloader and a different name badge lol
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Legally Amazon cannot use the name Android, if they modify it the way they do, like not including Google framework
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
See Licensing

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NotReallyBrain:
So after not reading the fine print and seeing that my Kindle Fire was on firmware that couldn't be downgraded, I ended up brick my device. Most guides say go to recovery to start the unbrick process, but mines is completely unresponsive, with a black screen when I tried the "hold the power button" thing.

The closest to any form progress was seeing "MTX65xx Preloader" being recognize by Windows, it going on and off. I then found and installed those drivers, but all I get is "Device Unpluged" , Not successfully installed and windows going on and off about it being recognized.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Presumably the device was running FireOS 5.3.2.1 prior to becoming bricked. If accurate there is no known recovery short of mainboard replacement. If within warranty (typically 90 days) Amazon will exchange it.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NotReallyBrain:
I keep running into out of space issues, even though I have 14 GB available on my memory card.

If I have all that space available, why do I constantly have to limit the number of games/app/etc to under 6GB?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Apps/games and their associated data need to be linked to the SD card using an app like Link2SD or Apps2SD. Amazon supposedly has their own solution baked into FireOS; not sure how well that works.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwh2o13:
You might look into Folder Mount as an option
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antroid88:
Hi! Why there are no ROMs based on MM?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
stock kernel is incompatible
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bnmjkl101:
My Fire Tablet got caught in a boot loop a little while back and I recently dug it up again. I would like to restore it but I'm not exactly sure what version it was on when it boot looped. Can I just upgrade it to the latest version of FireOS and be fine or do I need the exact version it was on when it boot looped?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
you can flash the latest firmware safely
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bnmjkl101:
Thanks for the replay, I appreciate it. :)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NotReallyBrain:
Since that option requires root (and after the last time I bricked a device trying to downgrade, not doing that again), how do I partition my sd card to actually use something like Link2SD?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
http://www.link2sd.info/faq

Note Link2SD itself requires root. Options may be limited Ssince you're still on (unrooted) FireOS.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwh2o13:
I haven't used Link2SD, but I believe to take full advantage of that app you would need to have root as well(perhaps not, I'm just not sure) You might also check post #551 in this forum which includes:

Try here. App called Apps2sd http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3122919

Good Luck.

Update: Just used Link2SD on my daughter's tablet and it worked great. Does require root, and I used AParted from the play store to reformat the ext SD card with 2nd partition.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrautHolg:
I used to run CM12.1 on KFFOWI

Hi all,

Apologies if this question has been answered in detail elsewhere. I haven’t been able to find the answer yet.

I used to run CM12.1 on KFFOWI. Since I repeatedly had trouble with USB connections to my PC, I also repeatedly reflashed CM12.1 as well as the GApps with Chainfire. Same files every time. Well, this time something went wrong. I am stuck with a black & white Amazon-smiley-logo and that is it. I am able to boot into the “Amazon system recovery <3e>”.

The other devices I worked on were 5.1.2 firmware, but this one was one newer. Unfortunately, I can’t remember exactly which one it was. Is there a way to find out? I think it might have been something like 5.1.3.0 or something like that, but I am not 100% sure.

I would like to

1) unbrick my device

2) reinstall CM12.1 *OR* install lp-fire-nexus-rom-ford-20170208.zip

How should I go about it safely, so I don’t make things even worse than they are now?

Any help is much appreciated. And thank you all very much once again!

Greetings from Flensburg, Germany

KrautHolg
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
As device was rooted it was originally running FireOS 5.3.1 or lower. Since you believe it was >FireOS 5.1.2 there is no reason to preserve an older bootloader.

Sideload FireOS 5.3.1 (no lower) from the stock recovery menu. There are links and helpful videos in the forum index; see below for one example.

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-7in-2015-5th-gen-t3285294
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ToastedTurtle:
Flashfire Crashing?

SOLVED PROBLEM: SIDELOAD FLASHFIRE 0.55.1 FROM APKMIRROR, SUPERTOOL FLASHFIRE IS OUT OF DATE.

Hi, I have just recently rooted my kindle fire 5th gen with the help of this tutorial by root junky (a great tutorial btw): Amazon Fire 5th Gen Fire OS 5 3 1 Rooted with Updated SuperTool

Things to get out of the way: I am on a Laptop running Linux Mint, Using a tablet on 5.3.1.0 which was downgraded from 5.3.2.0 (with a partially downloaded 5.3.2.0 update).

The rooting went okay, turning on apps from unknown sources let kingroot root after the 1st try. The script then went on to install SuperSU. Next I tried to block the ota updates, which seemed to run fine in the script, but at second glance on the tablet did not stop the update from downloading. I quickly turned the WiFi off, so that it couldn't finish, and then used that script to install flashfire. I don't terribly care about the update blocker, as I plan to put the Nexus rom on it anyways. The problem is that flashfire crashes after a short load screen of "Enumerating Partitions, Acquiring Root Access, Detecting OTA" then crash.

I have then tried to use the script again to reinstall flashfire, and tried to side load it using a download from the flashfire website. I have two questions: Does flashfire need WiFi to work, and does it need google play services?

Thanks for all your help!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- enabling "apps from unknown sources" has no impact on rooting efficiency; your experience was coincidental

- FlashFire does not expect or require WiFi or Google Play Services
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oblivion2k:
Hi there, working on this tablet for my roommate. Sad to see there isn't a way to root for 5.3.2.1 yet.

Question: Is there a way to block OTA updates without root, short of keeping it in airplane mode all the time? I don't want to wait for a 5.3.2.1 root method just to find out the tablet updated to a new version while I wasn't looking.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
No - short of reconfiguring router(s) to block various Amazon domains which is non-trivial for most folks and not always 100% effective.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rerraw:
Hi, Today i flashed update-kindle-37.5.2.2_user_522054520.zip from rootjunky site by Flashfire The process done successfully but after rebooting my device no power on, no recovery mode, no fastboot mode, and only when i connect it to pc recognize the usb then disconnect every 5 seconds. Please help me what is the solution for this?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
that is 5.0.1, likely you were on 5.1.x or higher

if so no fixing

send back to Amazon, if still under warranty
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rerraw:
[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]

Yes i'm on 5.1.1

But what is about hardware repair?

Is can solve by hardware repair?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
there is no fixing with tools available

period
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
lots of warnings about that on this forum
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
ok you were on 5.1.1,

there is a chance to unbrick

but it's not easy see

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/unbrick-fire-7-5th-gen-downgrade-t3388747
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rerraw:
[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]

Sorry i'm not understand i say i'm from iraq i can't return it to amazon i want solve it by hardware

Is i can solve it by hardware? if i can must i change any part to it until work again?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
you can try to find a replacement board
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jkauffman28:
Boot hangs with perpetual Fire symbol. Can boot to recovery, but it sidload fails

Amazon Fire 7" 5th Gen with 5.3.2.1 stock code installed with only the addition of the Google Store via an .apk

64GB added storage card

All running fine for 4+ months

Not rooted

Now it boots through the Amazon Log to the Fire Logo and hangs

Can force into recovery mode and below the menu. the following indications repeat themselves

E:Failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)

E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log

E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log

(Last Three above repeated for: last_install, last_kmsg, last_history, and dropbox_last_kmsg

Ther recovery PC is a Windows 10 Pro PC

When Device is Stuck @ Fire Logo, the USB device is recognized as:

Device manager indicated a Portable Device as a MTP USB Device

The installed Drivers are:

Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service WUDFWpdMtp for Device Instance ID USB\VID_1949&PID_0221\G000H40454730SWH with the following status: 0.

Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service WinUsb for Device Instance ID USB\VID_1949&PID_0221\G000H40454730SWH with the following status: 0.

Driver Management concluded the process to install driver wpdmtp.inf_amd64_be327e778ffbc860\wpdmtp.inf for Device Instance ID USB\VID_1949&PID_0221\G000H40454730SWH with the following status: 0x0.

When the Amazon System Recovery <3e> is set to "apply update from ADB" The driver changes to:

Universial Serial Bus devices with a bus reported device description of KFFOWI

An online search of drivers indicated that the ADB device drifer is up to date.

A reboot to the bootloader mode activates a TP-Link Andriod Phone with a sub interface of Andriod Bootloader Interface

F:\Users\jkauffman\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>adb sideload update-kindle-37.5.6.3_user_563231720.bin

loading: 'update-kindle-37.5.6.3_user_563231720.bin'...

terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::bad_alloc'

what(): std::bad_alloc

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.

Please contact the application's support team for more information.

F:\Users\jkauffman\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices

List of devices attached

* daemon not running. starting it now at tcp:5037 *

So recovery fails, sideload fails, clear cache fails. Seems like the partitioning is shot. I'm a nob, so I'll need explicit instructions please

Thanks in advance.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Your conclusion appears accurate; while certainly not common this type of failure is characteristic of lower end NAND used in economy devices. Suggest contacting Amazon for a possible courtesy exchange even though out of warranty. Not much (really nothing) can be done via stock recovery and/or fastboot due to locked bootloader.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Can this be used to remove amazon bloatware?

I have searched the internet and found this.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2058944

Will this work on the Kindle fire ?

I have 5th gen-8 GB

FireOS=5.3.2.1
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
No - requires root.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Isn't there any way to hide/remove the BLOATWARES without root ??

And another question.

When I put my game's obb from my pc, it deletes itself, first time when I open the game it crashed. I looked into the obb folder, it was empty, but the storage hasn't increased. Everytime when I put the OBB/data files from pc its just get removed from the obb folder but there is no change in storage, had to factory reset, it does'nt happens from OTG drive. So, any solution ?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m00head:
You can easily remove Amazon's firelauncher and replace it with another launcher without root:

[TUT] Easily remove Amazon's firelauncher and use any launcher (NO ROOT 5.3.1)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Using -r command.

Thanks the tutorial says that it uses -r command to reinstall fire launcher, can this be use to replace other apps like the camera with oher play store's camera and so-on.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Installing a different launcher (eg: Nova) may offer the ability to hide apps but anything pre-installed in the system partition typically can not be uninstalled. However, you may be able to disable apps which will remove updates and usually prevent it from starting. You can also sideload functionally equivalent apps (eg: camera) but you probably won't be able to change which app is used by default. Best path: try to uninstall anything you don't like/want. You'll know pretty quickly if it works.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robezzz:
Hi, there is the star in the notification bar that is for priority notifications. I want to remove it but there aren't options, also setting the volume. How can i do it?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zavorrax:
not so noob friendly :)

have you tried the tools on the link you posted?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diegocr:
No, haven't windows on my computer.

The devices are diferents and have diferents partions, bootloader is locked and the recovery is diferent, bad signed ...... it will not work but it will can be used to get some info.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
You are right. This is sketchy territory that I am unwilling to test.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] racer3822:
Thank you. I tried so many other things and this is what solved it for me. Tried minimal adb and fastboot installed, have also tried koush's universal adb program, installed the correct fire hd 5th gen usb drivers, always just got the "Fire". Now I can use adb
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cleeezzz:
I am having problems with sideloaded google play using the adb method. Everything seems to be fine but the tablet crashes and restarts every once in a while. Especially frequent when listening to music using spotify or pandora from the google play store. (also seems like it only happens while the screen is off) Anyone else experiencing this issue? I have factory reset the device multiple times and redid the google play but it did not fix anything. I also turned off power saving in the battery.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
I don't think that spotify or Pandora are dependent on google framework

system version 5.0.1 or 5.0.0.?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cleeezzz:
So is it OS related and the fire cant handle them? im on oct 13 5.0.1, if I keep the screen on the whole time, it doesnt crash. With screen off, it crashes within 5-10 mins. How should I go about trouble shooting this problem?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
probably OS, could try an a

older apk version

http://www.apkmirror.com/
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pbjacker:
Driver Problem (Solved)

Hi team - first post but I hope I can provide some assistance to a few folks back on pages ~7-9. I also ran into driver problems trying to sideload Play Store/Services using rootjunky's batch file. This being my first ever ADB experience I was quite frustrated...

The trick for me, which may also be stopping the other folks, was Windows' default to blocking the installation of unsigned drivers. I'm not sure if there's a signed ADB driver set somewhere, but all the ones I located/trusted were failing until I changed the Windows setting. FWIW, I'm on 8.1 without the ability to test on any other Win versions. In Win8.1 I had to go through a weird set of steps involving (IIRC) two soft reboots. Google is your friend...

Now I'm running Google Play on this device almost without issue. Inbox closes itself without error, but Gmail works. I've found that apps installed via Play Store are NOT available for use in the child profiles setup through FireOS' parental controls. Even adding them to my Amazon library does not resolve. Uninstalling then downloading from Amazon makes them available for the child profiles.

Looking forward to the evolution of this thread and browsing Fire General. Thanks to all the devs, especially rootjunky for making a relatively easy intro to ADB!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snapdesign:
Hey guys.. I have a question, does amazon fire support a micro USB keyboard? can't seem to find info and I'm on phone... thanks!

edit: mouse and 4gb USB stick works
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Awesomeslayerg:
Thanks alot man
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Awesomeslayerg:
The kindle has the same chipset as this one

http://xdaforums.com/chef-central/android/root-install-twrp-dl701q-digiland-t3044031

Idk its worth a try wish someone could try it.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vlasp:
Seems like the MT8127 SP flash tool might work if someone makes a recovery.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Awesomeslayerg:
Interesting thing is whenever you boot the device for like 2 -3 seconds it loads up to the vcom port then it vanishes once it boots up
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diegocr:
Be careful with SP Tool, need a scatter file with correct partitions type & addresses.

If bootloader is locked unsigned recovery won't boot.

Same chipset but different partions
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbarr2000:
Bluetooth

I'm having trouble using Bluetooth tethering to share my phones internet connection with the Fire.

I'm able to pair my phone with the fire, but I can not connect the two devices. I'm looking to do a car dash install with the Fire, mostly just for fun, but I would really like to use Bluetooth tethering instead of having to turn on wifi hotspot every time I get into the car.

I'm rooted if that matters.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobias-ben:
No Lock Screen

Hey,

is it possible to remove the lock screen (so I don't have to swipe every time I wake up the fire)? I have rooted und installed the play store + google launcher..

Thanks!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vlasp:
No modifications can be made to the lock screen as of right now.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bullet25:
Now that the device is rootable would it be better to update to the 5.0.1 update or stay on 5.0.0?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
How to disable apps, from settings it can't be done, any other ways ?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackhaya:
So, any chance of Android mm or n?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
FireOS UI is pretty restrictive. Most 'cleaner' utilities offer a way to disable apps. Try sideloading CCleaner which is well regarded and should work with FireOS.

---------- Post added at 10:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 PM ----------

Nope - Lollipop (Android 5.1) based ROMs only; kernel restriction (unless someone figures out how to unlock the bootloader or Amazon releases an Android 6/7 based ROM for this device - ha!).
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Does this also disables OTA updates ?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
No - can not disable OTA app(s) on a unrooted device. It is possible to block communication to various apps with a software firewall. However, identifying which apps control OTA updates can be a challenge and blocking communication is not always 100% effective. Plus configuring most firewalls is not for the faint of heart. A bit more info here.

Another approach is an VPN based ad-blocker which has an embedded Firewall. Adguard is one such beast. You'll need a license beyond the 15 day trial period; the free version only blocks ads in browsers and does not include the firewall component. More info here.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Any ways to install games data directly into sd card(no root)

My 8GB Fire's storage is running out as I have many tweaks, apps, and games. The games data is more than 1GB, so any ways to make the game load its obb/data from sd card by some adb commands or modifying the apk file of the game.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwh2o13:
If you're rooted try Link2SD
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Sorry non rooted, you know fireOS 5.3.2.1 CANT be ROOTED.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwh2o13:
Sorry about that. I have a couple of older units, one I used Folder Mount and the other Link2SD. Good luck finding a solution.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adyatan:
Can the MicroG can be used instead of GAPPS in the fire 7 ?