yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wildwoodashes:
Alright, this is likely a stupid question(/problem), but I'm running 5.3.1.0 and trying to use the latest Supertool. Supertool pushed KingRoot to the device and I attempted to run it. The first time around it failed so I tried to follow the suggestion of reboot + re-try, but now it's not behaving correctly. When I try and re-run KingRoot I get either "verify root status" or a what is a white screen with an android icon and "Root access not available" as well as "Get now" over four buttons. When this page is shown clicking "Get now" always just returns "loading root failed". Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I've tried removing Kingroot and restarting the process but still get the same behavior...

Update: Well, I did a factory reset and now KingRoot at least looks like it's doing something, but using vs 4.9.2 it seems to fail and never succeed. I've tried re-running the process a number of times now always with the same result (failed).

Update2: Well, looks like persistence is the key here. I did grab the latest KingRoot from the xda thread and let it go a few more times and that looks like it did the trick. I now have it removed and replaced with SuperSU. I'm going to leave this up in case anyone else runs into something similar. As a follow up, does anyone know how to disable the lock screen entirely? I've used Supertool to remove the ads, but I'd like to actually just disable the keyguard entirely if possible.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] svvparakala:
Performance increases

Just finished flashing the Fire Nexus ROM.

After playing a quick game of Hearthstone, I was wondering if there were any recommended performance tweaks/gpu acceleration settings I could look into that would speed up this/other apps. I know that eventually the hardware is the limiting factor, but is there anything you guys have done to speed up your fire?

One user in this thread brought up cpu tuner, greenify, and kernel adiutor. Has anyone had good results with any of these? Thanks in advance. :)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NightCrayon:
Are you using Link2SD? I've noticed Hearthstone has slow down issues with Link2SD (one of the only games i've encountered with this issue) so i just left it on my internal storage.

If that is not the issue then perhaps you should try a little bit of a lighter rom. Personally I use SlimLP 5.1.1 Rom, its light, fast and has no issues with hearthstone or any other game really, it runs games very smoothly, and most of the time even better then my Huawei Ascend Mate 2. Try giving SlimLP a go. You can find it here: http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-slimlp-5-1-1-amazon-fire-2015-ford-t3256053
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lhuge:
Cannot install FlashFire on 5.1.1

[edit: I think I've solved my own problem by finding a newer version (v0.53) of the FlashFire .apk]

I have a new Fire 5th Gen on FireOS 5.11, and I am trying to install SlimROM using RootJunky's instructions. I have succeeded in installing SuperSU and Google Play and the Nova launcher.

I think I'm running into problems with the instructions being out of date: when I get to installing FlashFire, the download link is broken, but I noticed that RootJunky's SuperTool has a menu option to install FlashFire. When I try that, I get the following:

[*] Installing FlashFire app this will take some time

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[*] Installing app

Invalid APK file: apps\FlashFire-v0.53.apk

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[*] FlashFire Installed check your Apps on the device.

Needless to say, there is no FlashFire app on my Fire now (and the process did NOT "take some time"). I have "Apps from Unknown Sources" enabled.

What do I need to do to get FlashFire installed?

thanks for any advice you can offer a poor noob...

[edit: Or should I just find a different/newer ROM to install? ...or upgrade my fire to 5.3.1?]
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
The tools mentioned by [MENTION=5755127]svvparakala[/MENTION] all have their purpose when used appropriately. None are explicitly designed to improve performance. If looking for a one-stop tool try "L Speed"

The SD card interface on this device is the limiting factory capping max i/o and 1/3-1/2 that of internal storage regardless of the SD card speed rating. Most apps load and go making them ideal candidates for migration. Games are a different beast and will perform best on internal storage.

Being AOSP Nexus is by definition a 'light' rom. Doubt you will find meaningful performance differences switching to SlimLP but can't hurt to try.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simpsonia:
I apologize if this is a very noob question, I'm pretty new to rooting devices, and have never flashed a ROM. I successfully rooted my 5.3.1 Fire, and installed FlashFire via the SuperTool.

Unfortunately, my SD card hasn't arrived yet, but is it still possible for me to flash a custom rom by storing it on the internal storage, or does the wipe first aspect of the process clear out all that data, requiring the rom ZIP to be on the SD card?

Thanks,
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Great question. It depends where the ROM zip is stored. Without diving into nuts-and-bolts of how space is arranged in FireOS there are several locations that will remain untouched following the recommended installation/wipe procedure. Suggest downloading the ROM to a PC or Mac, tethering the device and then copying the ROM file to 'Internal Storage'. That area will remain intact during standard wipe operations.

As an aside I always store flashable images/zips on internal storage as it is one less thing to go wrong during the delicate flash procedure. Internal storage is also 2-3 times faster than external storage on this device. Not a big deal but does speed up the overall flash process by a small margin.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simpsonia:
Oh, so if I just connect it to my PC, and copy both ZIPs (CM12.1 and OpenGapps) over to the base internal storage folder (and by that I mean the folder with Android, DCIM, Music, etc) I should be good to go?

Edit: decided to give it a go, and all looked like it worked great. Thanks!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrautHolg:
I always put everything into the internal sdcard \sdcard\download ( \Interner Speicher\Download) and there seem to be no problems. : - )

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[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomato_Jam:
I purchased 2 Amazon Fire tabs from this page - https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00ZDWLEEG/

I think they are 5th Generation.

I turned on one of them and connected to Wi-Fi, a short time later it started to update.

I read that if i update it, I may not be able to root it or install CM12.

I quickly powered it off.

Now when I power it on it tries to continue from where it left off.

I have tried to enter the boot menu by pressing volume up + power, and holding them past the Amazon Logo, but it still goes back into updating.

The orange line got to about 25% -30% before I powered it off.

Is there anything i can do to prevent the update from continuing? Or anything else I can try?

Thanks.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Disconnect from WiFi (or place in airplane/flight mode) and immediately reboot (power off) which will discard the partial download. This will only work if the update is not fully downloaded. Otherwise rebooting will apply it. Regardless, you can manually downgrade the most recent version of FireOS (5.3.2) to a rootable build if necessary to install CM.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomato_Jam:
I had changed the Wi-Fi key on the router (disconnecting the tablet) but it made no difference. It still seemed to continue to update.

I guess the update downloaded before it began to install?

Either way - thanks.

I can let it continue, and if need be downgrade. I didn't know i could downgrade the newest firmware.

Thanks again.

I will update if relevant. :)
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blastyrant:
I have a 5th Gen Amazon Fire 7 running the Unofficial CyanogenMod 12.1 build from Jul 10th 2016. Is it possible to use screen mirroring with the Google home app and a Chromecast v2? I've been unable to get this to function and research seems to mostly discuss work-arounds from 2014. I am able to cast "cast-enabled" apps such as Netflix, so I do at least know the Chromcast is working

Thank you for any forth coming information!

<edit>

My apologies to all. The home app finally connected (after numerous attempts where it simply said it was "disconnecting") and is now screen mirroring. I wish I knew what fixed it, etc.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrautHolg:
Curiouser and curiouser!

Curiouser and curiouser! Doing another Fire 5th gen for a friend and that one has no problems with the USB detection. The old one does get detected on one Win 8.1 machine, but not on the other Win 8.1 machine. Have tried all the USP ports already. And rebooted all involved machines. Changed cables as well.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simpsonia:
Does it consistently work now, or is it just that it takes a lot of attempts to work? I couldn't get screencasting on the latest CM12.1 build, but others say that it's working on older builds (9-22-16). I'm also wondering if it might work with an older version of the Chromecast app before it became Google Home.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrautHolg:
Fire OS 5.3.1.0

Hello,

In the index http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485 I read that 5.3.1.0 can be rooted but not downgraded (25th September 2015 by sd_shadow). Is that still the current state of affairs today? (6 December 2016)

And if yes, does it mean that it is not possible to get rid of the Amazon bloatware relatively easy? I guess it is still easy to install the Google playstore, but a lot more difficult to install a custom ROM?

Best,

KrautHolg
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Index is a bit outdated on this matter; FireOS 5.3.1 can be rooted. Recommend using the 5th gen SuperTool as it handles conversion to SuperSU which is a FlashFire prerequisite which itself is a prerequisite for flashing custom ROMs on this device (FireOS 5.1.x+ bootloader/kernel).
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Allonewordinuk:
Hello everyone, firstly i hope this is the right place, I know nothing about flashing tablet or tablets in general if i'm honest, and i'm posting in here as it says "Noob Friendly" and boy am i a noob on this one.

Bought one of these Amazon fire t 5th Gen the other when it was cheap, the Mrs will use this tablet 99% of the time but i don't like all this Amazon stuff on here so i'd like to flash (sorry don't know all the fancy terms that get used) it to a more stock Android image, I run a LG G3 phone with Marshmallow on it and would like something like that on it just simple android image which i presume is a nexus 7 or something on those lines, I have tried to navigate round here to find some basic starting points but to be honest there is so much stuff it's like information overload.

The tablet is running v5.3.2.0 and she has the 16GB version, can anyone point out the right threads i should be looking at for the terminology used and good starting points for me to flash to a stock image.

Also are there any issues with updating the ROM (which if i understand right is the image of the basic OS) will there be any Amazon stuff left behind, if so anything i should i avoid, sorry for the newbie questions :o

All1
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] munificent:
Problem with Google Play Services

I have run into trouble at the final hurdle. I picked up a Fire recently, successfully downgraded the firmware to 5.3.1 using the tutorial on the site, then successfully rooted the device and installed CyanogenMod 12.1. The root was done using the Supertool steps, so I now have SuperSu on the device and CyanogenMod was installed as per SD-Shadow's thread.

All good right? Nope! Bloody Google Play services. They won't work for me. I installed them via the Supertool. That was not successful. I got the 'Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped' error. I tried to open Google services and saw an [RH-01] error.

So I searched this site and found:

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603

I followed those instructions to install (I hoped) over the top of the Supertool ones that didn't work. I did this from the Fire itself on Cyanogenmod. When I saw that Google Play Services was out of date, I did something that was probably foolish and followed the link on apkmirror to the more recent one and installed that. Now I have about a bajillion errors telling me Google Play Framework has stopped, over and over.

So my questions are:

1) How can I get rid of all the Google stuff that is currently on my tablet so I am ready for a fresh install?

2) Which specific versions of the 4 Google Apps will I need on my Fire given that it is running Cyanogen 12.1?

3) How can I 'lock' these apps to keep them in a functional state once I have all this up and working?

Alternatively

4) Can I get much the same functionality as Google Play - ie, a comprehensive app store - without using Google's software?

Thank you in advance for your help.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomato_Jam:
Hi again.

Is it possible to install Sailfish on this?

Especially with the publicity last week and the fact that the Russians are endorsing it, I would love to have a play around with it.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Nope - 5th gen Fire build does not exist (yet).

---------- Post added at 04:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:01 PM ----------

- assuming you have enabled root on CM 12.1 reinstall FlashFire 0.53

- also snag Open GAaps nano (5.1/arm) - latest build

- follow instructions in CM 12.1 OP to reflash CM 12.1 + GAaps

- pay attention to wipe action; must proceed flash action!

- no need for additional steps freeze/lock GAaps if properly installed

- apps not included in the 'nano' package can instslled from Play Store

If CM is/can not be rooted you will need to restore FireOS 5.3.1 from the stock recovery menu and start over.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aarons510:
[My capacity for following a chain of reasoning has greatly decreased since I first signed up here about 5 years ago, when I was only a bit over 70, so please forgive me if I ask questions that I should be able to find the answers to on my own.]

I have one of these that I bought on sale during the summer but put aside after only doing minimal research into it. I've kept the wi-fi off to prevent OTA updates. The tablet came with, and still has, Fire OS 5.1.1, with build date 2015/12/02.

I would like to root it (of course!) to be able to at least get rid of bloatware. I'll probably want to eventually install a non-Amazon ROM (probably cyanogenmod), but I wouldn't mind playing around with the Amazon OS for a while. I'd like to know what are the first few steps to take to begin the process and make the device at least minimally useful without risking an unintended update or anything else that would make it harder to modify it in the future.

BTW, I have an old Macbook running OS X 10.6.8 (including adb and fastboot). I can get access to a Windows 8 or 10 machine. I do hate it, though, when people write instructions that presume, without being explicit, that you're running Windows.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Start with the 5th gen SuperTool to secure root, block OTA updates, stop ads and prepare device for potential installation of a custom rom. There is a Mac version of the SuperTool if that's your preference.

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wfwq2i:
Whole Android folder?

Hey,

My problem is that I accidantaly deleted everything on my fire tab and now if I boot it I just get a black screen.

My question is if someone could possibly send me his whole android folder or everything on it.

I hope anyone can help me.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
No, that won't help. Boot into stock recovery and reload FireOS 5.3.1.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLoH-ahjy4
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wfwq2i:
Thanks but I already tried it this way but it didnt work

Could you please send me your android folder so I could try it this way

Thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
It won't work. Contact Amazon for a replacement if still under warranty.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chugger93:
Just got my fire tablet 7inch, running 5.3.1 or whatever. Wanna flash this rom:

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-lmy49f-t3300714

the video doesnt help, where do I even get flash fire or SuperSU access.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
"Or whatever"? Err...ok. Seems you worked through it given a more recent post in the Nexus thread.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coldie:
Noob questions. I've rooted

Hi all,

I'm trying to install CM12 on my kindle fire 7 5th gen. I've managed to root using Kingroot, and I've checked that it is defo rooted by installing a root checker. The problem I'm facing is getting SuperSu or Flashfire to work. When I boot SuperSU im faced with:

a message that says the binary needs to be updated.

then I either select 'normal' as the instillation method as I dont have TWRP

then it just reports that it has failed

It i load up flashfire it reports:

root access could not be acuires, or you are not running superSU....

I'm really new to rooting, but I assume that I somehow need to get SuperSU to update (and work), and then grant flashfire root permissions?

Any help or advice would be great.

Thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Sounds like you may have tried to install SuperSU after rooting with KingRoot without going through to SuperTool migration process which also uninstalls KingUser. The presence of the latter will block updates to SuperSU. As you discovered SuperSU is a FlashFire prerequisite. Catch 22.

Suggest reloading/sideloading FireOS (same version that is on device not) and then redoing root procedure via the SuperTool which should handle the required migrations. See forum index (post #4) for instructions on sideloading FireOS via stock recovery.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coldie:
Hmm, I did try using the Supertool, but I hit some problems, and it woulden't root, so I did it via kingroot. Is there any other options, Its been a massive pain in a** to get this far. I kind of thought once I had it rooted, I would be rocking, and could put TWRP etc on it and then CM12.

If i did want to do as you say, how do I find out which version of Fireos I currently have, I blocked the updates using the super tool and now when I go into 'software update' it just brings up the main settings page, so I can't see which os version I'm running.

I thought I was pretty good with this stuff, but I've probably wasted days :(

Cheers for the reply though
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
As you probably are aware no TWRP for this pup; only FlashFire. Return to the Supertool and select root option. First part will guide you through rooting with Kingroot. Skip through the steps since device is already rooted. Second part will attempt to replace KingUser with SuperSU. That should work - unless you used KingRoot v5. Then more hoop jumping required. Post back results...go from there.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benoe:
Could you please tell me how could I remove GApps?

I was on 5.1.3, downgraded to 5.1.2, rooted, flashfired cm and opengapps mini, but then I realized, that I wouldn't need gapps now, so I tried to remove it by wiping again and flashing cm only, but gapps remained there. There is no format option in flashfire, only wipe.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
- place CM 12.1 zip on SD card

- launch FlashFire

- wipe internal storage, system, 3rd party apps, cache & dalvik (1st operation)

- flash CM 12.1 zip from SD card (2nd operation)

If all goes well device will boot a fresh CM 12.1 install sans GAaps. If not you'll need to reload FireOS 5.1.2 from the stock recovery menu and start over
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benoe:
this hasn't removed gapps

Can I use the same method (Firmware-Downgrade-to-Fire-OS-5.1.2-Supertool.zip) I used to downgrade to 5.1.2? Right away from CM?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Means wipe operations was unsuccessful, improperly specified or improperly sequenced. Reload FireOS 5.1.2 via stock recovery menu for best results. See instructions/video in the forum index, post #4.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IDKFA-IDGAF:
On 5.1.2 the minimum brightness still seems pretty bright. Does anyone know a solution for that? I think that while I was trying a few apps to work around that issue I might have screwed up the Power off dialog. When it comes up asking "Do you want to shut down your Fire?" and I tap OK it does nothing as though I hit CANCEL. I can still shut down using an app from F-Droid called SimpleReboot, but it's annoying. Does anyone have an idea of what I might have screwed up?

Apps I tried were:

Screen Backlight OFF (root)

Brightness Tweak [Alpha]

GSam Screen Dimmer Free
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Unfortunately, you can't reduce the minimum backlight intensity (brightness) on this device even with Xposed tweaks. Appears to be a hardware limitation; same behavior with all common ROMs including FireOS, Nexus and CM 12.1.

However - you can reduce the apparent brightness by installing a robust blue light filter app and fiddling with both colors and strength. Won't reduce power consumption but might be easier on the eyes in dark environments.

As for power button behavior you may have to reload/sideload FireOS via the stock recovery menu to fix that glitch.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IDKFA-IDGAF:
Thanks for the info. I was looking for a way to lower the backlight intensity to save battery power. Too bad there's no way.

After reloading FireOS I'm probably going to have to root it again, right?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Unfortunately, yes. For best results do not register device with Amazon until after it has been rooted.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coldie:
Ok cool I'll give that a go tomorrow. many thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Savage702:
Have never rooted or flashed a tablet/mobile device before, so I guess major noobiness question... but, the allure of the cheap tablets to use for simple wall tablets ($39/5th gen 8GB Fire) is too much to pass up.

Spending as much time reading so as not to brick devices, but also now questioning my needs. It will be either on a wall for future automation, but for now, used as a Intercom/Skype/Monitor Cam station, and maybe a kitchen tablet. Basic needs, nothing too fancy...

I've had Kindles before (the kids have). I much prefer the more pure android environment. BUT... what are the pros/cons of Rooting and having CM or Nexus Fire, vs getting the Play Store installed and lock screen taken care of and some of the other hacks I'm seeing.

Seems getting my tablet from Best Buy was a good call as it came with 5.3.1.0 which seems to be a desirable version. I have not connected to wifi yet... why should I (or shouldn't I) go all out with a custom rom?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
probably should root, than see if the apps you want to use are compatible with FireOS, then decide from there.

I'm sure a custom rom will give a better experience, and larger app compatibly