yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ante123:
Unfortunately I can't. ADB doesn't detect the device but for some reason FASTBOOT does. I wiped the cache using FASTBOOT but it's still stuck on the boot screen. I tried flashing multiple ROMS on FB but it also did not work. I was thinking about just returning it to Amazon because of the multiple dead pixels
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gooberedup:
ADB not detecting it sounds like a driver issue. I spent a lot of time messing around with that until it finally worked. Maybe you're better off returning it then. If you get a new one, you take a chance on getting the latest unrootable firmware. But at $33 it's not a big deal to return it and try again.

I was thinking about exchanging mine because of the light leakage on one part of the side and a little creakiness, but given that it's so cheap and I could get new firmware, I'm just keeping it. Interestingly, if I press it inwards (like if I were folding it in half), the light leakage problem goes away. I wonder if I made mine a bit creaky from trying it out too often.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ante123:
Thanks gooberedup.

I actually successfully downgraded the firmware to 5.1.1 and was able to root it. Hopefully I get better luck next time!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4t701:
Can KingRoot root OS 5.1.1?

Only reason I ask is because I have no computer...
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
yes, it should
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobjoejim:
Hi! Is it possible to overclock my Fire? I'm running CyanogenMod 12.1 (flashed from Fire OS 5.1.2). Thanks!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4t701:
Excellent, will try it tomorrow. If it does work do you know if FlashFire will work with KR SU binary or will I have to SuperSuMe?

Thanks [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]! ?

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While not technically overclocking...

Try using an app called "cpu tuner"' off of GPS. In combination with "Greenify" and "Kernel Adiutor" you should have great improvement. Set your profile in cpu tuner to "Performance"

Good luck! ✌
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
no
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Flashfire requires Supersu
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4t701:
Guess I'll have to SuperSuMe then...

?

Thanks again [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]! You are a saint

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[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]...

I have one more question.

So I'm on OS 5.1.1 and I'm planning on trying to Kingroot it because I don't currently have a computer as previously mentioned. Now my concern is that after I sideload Kingroot onto the tablet I'll have to turn wifi on (for the 1st time) for Kingroot to run...is my tablet gonna try to update itself while I'm in the process of rooting? And if so will that cause problems..?

0_n

Thoughts?

I really don't want to end up higher than 5.1.1

?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gooberedup:
I was able to root with WiFi off when using Kingroot (installed as an apk). Took me several tries, which is common, but it worked.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
No.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4t701:
I was under the impression Kingroot had to have internet connection to work. In fact it has refused to even initialize in the past (on different devices) without wifi for me...

Which version did you use?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gooberedup:
Whatever version came with RootJunky's SuperTool. But I had tried probably 10 times without success. I was about ready to give up and go to bed, but thought I'd try one last time. So as I was leaving my computer, I turned off WiFi, unplugged the USB cable, and hit the button. I can't quite remember, but I think I turned off WiFi after I had brought the app up. I wasn't even paying attention to it, but by the time I reached my bedroom, the thing was rooted! So I turned back around and installed all the rest of everything.

I was tired this morning.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4t701:
If I recall correctly people who were using RJs' ST had to unplug their usb cord for Kingroot to work it's "magic".

I'm almost positve that Kingroot absolutely HAS to have internet connection to work. If anyone can correct me on this please do so.

However my concern is that if I turn on wifi it's gonna perform a system update before Kingroot finishes rooting...

I've never actually installed a system update on this tablet before so I'm not sure if it does it silently in background and reboots by itself or what? Will it prompt me to update/reboot? Or can I just decline to update if it prompts me?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
Mine updated all by itself, charging with the screen off. Picked it up and turned the screen on and had a notification of system update.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- FireOS updates are downloaded/installed without prompts

- Kingroot (apk variant) requires an internet connection

- Countless others have rooted w/o incident

- Enable WiFi just before running Kingroot; disable when complete

- Rebooting discards partially downloaded FireOS updates

- If still concerned use the desktop (tethered) version of Kingroot
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gooberedup:
Yes, I came home today and retraced my steps, and posters here are correct. I did not turn off WiFi during KR. I unplugged the USB only. Mine did not update by itself during or after the root process. However, when I checked update, there was one waiting to be installed. It never did and then I zapped that ability with ST.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4t701:
Thanks everybody! These answers clear up any concern about the rooting process via Kingroot that I previously had. Will be doing this tomorrow, then working to ironically get Kingroot off of my tablet so I can use FlashFire to flash a custom rom. All without a working recovery OR computer. Just to get away from FireOS. Lmao! ?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wendon:
Is there a way to change the launcher search bar from amazon's (Unified Search) to just google's? I'm rooted and have replaced the default launcher with Nova.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J3RI3L:
Unable to Downgrade to 5.1.2 (Cannot Verify Whole-file signature)

Hi guys, I'm trying to downgrade my 16GB Amazon Fire "7 5th Gen Tablet Firmware 5.1.4. The problem I'm facing is that when sideloading the 5.1.2 right at 47% it stops and a message displays on the screen saying (Could not verify whole-file signature, operation aborted).

I've downloade couple of firmware files from different sources with no luck including the one that comes with Supertools, any ideas please?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blowbigchunks:
You should be able to get the right 5.1.2 firmware directly from amazon, the filename is update-kindle-global-37.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin

Info from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485/post62986665#post62986665
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J3RI3L:
Tried that one already with no luck. Made sure the Drivers were correctly installed and all but still same result. Very confused right now after so many posts of successful downgrades from 5.1.4.

Any other idea?

Many thanks.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- open Device Manager on host PC (assuming Windows)

- tether device; observe what gets added; delete device(s)

- repeat above with device in sideload mode

- reinstall recommended drivers

If still no joy try from another host. Windows device driver issues are notoriously difficult to troubleshoot albeit not impossible. In this case trial-and-error and Google are your friends. Good luck.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blowbigchunks:
FWIW, I am using windows 10 and didn't need to install any adb drivers whatsoever. Just running adb from rootjunky's packages worked right away.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Yep - similar experience across a wide variety of devices. Win 10 device support is a significant improvement over XP/7/8.1 each of which presents unique challenges.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J3RI3L:
I don't think mine is necessarily a drivers issue, sin I was able to install the play store using Supertools by RootJunky, could it be that the new 16GB Fire uses a different firmware version?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Different drivers are involved with Amazon sideloading vs normal adb communications. That said, your post history suggests you are able to initiate a 5.1.2 rollback but progress stops mid-way. You also indicated 5.1.2 was obtained from "different sources"; you should be obtaining from one of the links in the index or directly from Amazon. Best practice is to verify the checksum (MD5) to make sure you have a good file.

Seems unlikely 16GB devices are using different firmware. Maintaining multiple firmwares would not be cost effective for Amazon and is not supported by others who have successfully downgraded similarly configured devices. Possible but unlikely IMHO. In your shoes I might try sideloading 5.1.4 and if successful retry 5.1.2.

You should also rule out connectivity issues: USB cable/port (try another), hubs and older USB3 ports (avoid them) and trying a different host. Some machines buckle under sustained USB transfers but do just fine with smaller loads.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J3RI3L:
I'll try all that and post back my results, thanks for you time man.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newb123:
Help with Fastboot drivers

Hi, newb here. I'm trying to use RootJunky's "SuperTool" to root my new 5th gen fire 7 with 5.1.1 software. Problem I'm having is installing the drivers for Fastboot. Drivers for adb work fine. While trying to update drivers through device manager it scans the includes drivers and said none found or no 32-bit drivers found (btw I'm running 32 bit windows 7) and because driver installation fails, it just hangs on the Fastboot screen and I have to hold down power to reset it. Anyone have advice on what I'm doing wrong or can provide a link to 32-bit compatible drivers for Fastboot. Thanks in advance or any advice.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J3RI3L:
Solved it

It seems my Whole-File Verification Failed error was due to Windows system, formated my pc and followed the steps again and it worked fine. Running CM12.1 now like a boss.

Thanks!!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blowbigchunks:
Glad to hear you got it working! I will also note that in post 863 Davey126 recommended trying a different host, so if you tried it from another PC you probably would have gotten it working without having to re-install windows :D
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TigerDragon:
I can't get nova/go launcher ex to be set as default on my kindle. Everytime I click the default option on either of the two, it takes me to the kindle settings menu and won't let me change it. What is preventing chaging the default launcher? For the nova launcher, I tried downloading from the google store and online as an apk but neither of them work.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
stock launcher must be disabled, many threads/methods on this.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r2cvv:
Hello, I tried flashing the resurrection remix rom along with GApps Aroma and CM Recovery. I was flashing from cm 12.1. In Flashfire, I had GApps Aroma first, then the resurrection remix rom, and then I had CM Recovery. I also checked all the boxes to wipe the device. During the flash, GApps Aroma prompted me to choose what apps to install. Then, it froze and I decided to turn it off. That was not very smart because now I can't even get past the resurrection remix boot animation. And to make matters worse, I don't have access to the recovery.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
You can't flash a custom recovery on this device. Bad outcome as you discovered. If still under warranty contact Amazon for an exchange.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeightC:
HELP!!!

Im new to the whole android thing. I bought a Kindle Fire 7" 5th gen to attempt my first root. I was trying to backdate the firmware from 5.3.1 to 5.1.2 using the rootjunkie supertool for it with the eventual goal go installing cm 12.1. I plugged in my fire. Executed the batch file. It went through the process. When it reached 100% the batch file ended after I struck a key. Then I rebooted my device from the recovery menu and the screen went black. It keeps trying to connect and disconnect to my windows pc but the screen stays black and the power button does not work when held. I attempted to run the fastboot.exe -oem -reboot-recovery; however, that just sits waiting for device. Please tell me there is an option to undo the damage I have done. Also, as I said I am new, so pretend I am 3 years old when explaining. Thank you.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
5.3.1 cannot be downgraded, it's bricked.

send back to Amazon for free one time replacement, if still under warranty
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeightC:
:crying::crying::crying:
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kayhold:
I want to be sure I have this right.

I need to be able to run Google Play services to run the Kuna App for my home security.

I have a 5th gen 7" running 5.1.4.

In order to get google apps, I must downgrade to 5.1.2 (not 5.1.2.1) and then root.

These are my only options, correct?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Those preparatory steps are highly recommended as rootless Play Services is a disaster on FireOS. Once rooted you should consider installing a custom rom (cm-12.1, Nexus, etc) which is designed to seamlessly interact with Google Framework (core components).

Use the SuperTool and follow best practices while downgrading. In particular:

- don't register your device with Amazon on initial boot of 5.1.2

- keep WiFi off until OTA update service is blocked

- replace Kinguser with SuperSU using the 'SuperTool

- only install Google components recommended in these forums
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eoinzy:
I can't get ADB to detect my 5th Gen Kindle (running 5.14)!!! So frustrating!!

I have stock Google ADB drivers (I am an Android dev) which work for my other devices, but not for the Kindle. I've also installed the Kindle drivers from KindleDrivers.exe from the Amazon dev site. When that didnt work, I tried the Universal ADB Drivers that are included with SuperTool, but still no device showing up under "adb devices".

I've tried also switching the USB connection between MTP and PTP. Which one is the correct one for this device?

Can anyone give me a suggestion as to what to do next?

Thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m00head:
Have you enabled USB debugging under Developer options in the Settings menu?

https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html#Enabling
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eoinzy:
Yes, I had USB debugging enabled.

In the end I couldn't get this working so had to reboot to recovery, where I had ADB access. I used this access to root the device.

So for some reason my laptop could pick up the device in recovery with the same drivers that wouldn't work while the tablet was booted up! Fastboot worked too. Weird.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Actually pretty common with Windows. There is a sequence of actions (uninstall/reboot/reinstall/rinse/repeat...) that usually corrects this; bit of a PiTA but it generally works. Regardless, glad you're set for now.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TimSloane:
Cache partition won't mount

Hello, and thanks for any help in advance.

My Fire just boots into recovery (stock, I never made any mods to the tablet), and shows a bunch of errors that it can't mount and directories in the cache partition. I'm happy just doing a factory reset, but adb sideload fails (I guess because the partition is messed up). Of course wipe data and wipe partition do nothing. I can get into fastboot mode, but I'm having a really hard time finding info about dealing with a bad partition. For instance, I found a thread on this site where someone had the same problem, and they fixed it using something called "e2fsck," but the person gave little detail, and I can find no info on that tool related to Android SDK. So, what can I do to get my Fire working again?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Little can be done to address this kind of problem on device with a locked bootloader. Contact Amazon for a courtesy exchange if still under warranty. If not you can snag a like-new refurb from Amazon Warehouse for less than $30 USD.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TimSloane:
Hah, yeah, it's not under warranty. It was my daughter's, and I already bought her a replacement as I knew the device was screwed. So now I'm just seeing if I can resurrect the tablet, using the opportunity to learn more about the Android system. It's just bizarre to me that if the partition table gets messed up, even though the bootloader still works, there's no way to restore the device?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oaliaso:
I'm tempted to brick mine in the hopes that the replacement comes in with a downgradeable FireOS. Left my wifi on overnight the first night I had it and now I'm stuck with 5.3.1.0. I did manage to get the play store on it before the update so I'm using mobiwol to prevent almost every app from using the wifi :p Really hope there will be a way to get a non-FireOS os on here at some point.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
please ask questions in this thread not the index

Thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bso44:
What firmware are the current Fire tablets being shipped with?

I'm assuming if it ships with 5.1.2 or older, I can just decline the OTA, root and install CM 12.1?

Also, any issues doing all that with a Mac?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Firmware levels are all over the map (depends what is in stock) but are clearly gravitating toward higher versions. Anything over 5.1.4 can not be rooted (at present) and thus not eligible for a custom rom. Mac host should not be an obstacle.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bso44:
Well, that sucks. That's a deal-breaker for me.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyoceralover:
Could you link me to a working method to install Google Play Store (root or non-root) on Kindle Fire HD 7 3rd generation running Fire OS 4.5.5 (Aug. 2015) please? I can't find any. Thanks!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
[Help Thread][Kindle Fire HD] 3rd Gen (2013) Ask Any Question, Noob Friendly

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3206681
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyoceralover:
Thanks! I check the following link but it's no longer existed (This post could not be found.)

HOW TO ROOT THE LATEST 11.4.5.5 OS USING FIREROOTER
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Please stay on topic
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Wrong forum; please use link provided by [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION] for topics related to your 3rd gen HD 7
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyoceralover:
Oops! Sorry guys!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chewieez:
You can try buying a refurbished one. They are listed as "Used" but as I understand it, the ones with prime shipping are Amazon refurbished. I just bought one last week that shipped with 5.1.1.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaladhjin:
Since it seems like Market Helper hasn't been updated in awhile.. & tbh requires some wicked permissions anyway..

Any of you have any suggestions for getting "Not compatible with this device" apps to install from the Play Store ?

I do have Root & a Custom Rom installed :) Xposed as well
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Yeah, it generally doesn't work now due to Play Store circumventions (intentional or otherwise) as documented by the author. Nor do other hacks to build.prop. A cat and mouse game at best. Best options are apkmirror and 1Mobile IMHO. The latter offers auto-update if you want that but can be a bit aggressive at times.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
Aptoide. Google it. Download the Aptoide apk from the website and install. Just be careful to NOT update system apps through Aptoide unless you're 100% sure you know what you're doing.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaladhjin:
What would happen if I just installed an apk.. Would the play store take over & update it?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
With Aptoide? No.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaladhjin:
No just an apk from my phone for example that came from the play store
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
Yes. Aptoide is a repository of apps uploaded by other Aptoide users. App updates become available when users upload newer versions. You can update apps downloaded from the playstore through aptoide as they become available.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Depends how the app was sourced. Sometimes the Play Store 'adopts' and maintains it; more often not. As always do your homework on alternative repositories.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makane716:
Indeed. Scan all apk's with an anti-virus app. Never have downloaded anything with a virus from Aptoide. There have been instances of apps with ad-ware on occasion.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrophysics:
Help, I've soft-bricked my Fire

I have been searching all day trying to fix this and nothing seems to be working.

I've tried the Kindle Fire Unbricking Tool - no luck. I've tried using RootJunkies SuperTool and that was not very helpful either (though it did recognize my device when nothing else would). I've tried going into ADB manually through CMD and that was no use. It couldn't find my device. My PC is recognizing my Fire as TP-LINK Android Phone and the tablet won't start up at all. It's stuck perpetually on the Cyanogenmod boot-screen. I accidentally checked the 4th box when I was using FlashFire to flash the Cyanogenmod 12.1 version and I believe I wiped my internal memory. Is there any hope?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Kindle Fire Unbricking Tool?

what was last stock system version?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrophysics:
yes, the one located here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1428428

it was last running 5.1.2
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
that was just for the kindle fire 1st Gen

if you cannot boot to stock recovery, there is no fixing, return to Amazon for a one time free replacement, if still under warranty.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrophysics:
I am able to boot into stock recovery, but the device is not recognized when I attempt to sideload stock software in adb cmd
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Windows 10?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrophysics:
yes
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
try a different PC
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
make sure drivers are correct in Device manager
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrophysics:
I've tried 3 different types of drivers now and none of them are allowing my device to be recognize to adb. am I doing something wrong? I unzipped the folder of adb drivers and tried to install them through device manager. then I opened a cmd up in the folder with the adb and fastboot files and tried the adb sideload code while taggibg the appropriate firmware file. it keeps saying to device or emulator was found. I've tried from 3 different pcs now, one running win 10, another running 8.1 and the last was running 7. no luck on either. the win 7 pc did recognize my device as "Fire" but it said the same thing when I tried to get into adb as the others even still.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
This procedure (more or less)? -> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65073237&postcount=576
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrophysics:
yes. now it's telling me it cannot load the driver because it's not compatible. I see the device here as MTP USB device when I connect it. it doesn't recognize it at all when I plug it in from the boot stock loader.