[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+2]Amazon fire[/SIZE]​

[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]Q1: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?[/SIZE]

Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?​

[SIZE=+1]Q2: Can the Amazon Fire 5th Gen be rooted?[/SIZE]

Fire OS 5.3.1.0 was the last rootable version for all Fires,

except the 7th Gen HD 10.

Do not attempt to downgrade. - 7th Oct 2018

Yes, System version 5.3.1 can be rooted but not downgraded, trying will brick it. - 28 Nov 2016

system versions 5.1.4, 5.1.3, & 5.1.2.1 cannot be rooted, but can be downgraded to 5.1.2, see Q14

Yes, system versions 5.1.2, 5.1.1, & 5.0.X can be rooted with Kingoroot

Kingroot thread KingRoot thread or RootJunky SuperTool

then see rootjunky's supersume video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O3DcpeS_Ic

or manually install supersu with a terminal emulator

http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html

Yes, system versions 5.0.0-5.1.1 can be rooted see Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods​

[SIZE=+1]Q3: Can The bootloader be Unlocked?[/SIZE]

No the Bootloader cannot be Unlocked. - 06 Oct 2015​

[SIZE=+1]Q4: Can Custom Roms be Installed?[/SIZE]

Yes, see Custom Roms​

[SIZE=+1]Q5: Can Custom recovery be Installed?[/SIZE]

No, currently Custom Recoveries can only be booted temporally using Fastboot.exe see Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods -22 Nov 2015​

[SIZE=+1]Q6: Can Google apps be Installed?[/SIZE]

Yes, see Installing Google Framework/Playstore without Root​

[SIZE=+1]Q7: How can I block updates and Replace the Fire (Stock) Launcher?[/SIZE]

A few different options

Safe to remove 5.0.1 Bloatware

Adb Shell Pm Hide as much bloat and amazon as you can by k3ll0gs

Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip by Tomsgt

[SIZE=+1]Q8: How do I Unroot?[/SIZE]

Unrooting is can be done from the supersu app that is installed in the rooting process, but unrooting is different than returning to full stock.​

[SIZE=+1]Q9: How do I Restore Stock Firmware?[/SIZE]

To restore full stock see Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods​

[SIZE=+1]Q10: How do I use adb/fastboot?[/SIZE]

Setting up adb/fastboot​

[SIZE=+1]Q11: Play Store app is showing up as "Play Store | Work"?[/SIZE]

I think every one with that issue, has a grandfathered free Google Apps Account

If that is the case, there is no fix, but should work fine

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63833958&postcount=27​

[SIZE=+1]Q12: Is there a way to set up all your downloads to go to your micro SD card and not your internal storage?[/SIZE]

install ES File Explorer>open ES>settings>Directory settings>Download path/backup arrow (on popup)> /storage/sdcard1>OK

when downloading select ES Download manager (you will get a popup)

Note: requires root and sd card read/write access ES is no longer a good app, use a different download manager - 10 Sept 2017​

[SIZE=+1]Q13: Why can't I change files on the SD Card?[/SIZE]

The External SD Card is Write protected by default in stock rom. To change to Read/Write try Enable R/W for SD Card SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD App (Requires Root)​

[SIZE=+1]Q14: Cannot boot to stock recovery using button combination[/SIZE]

Use Fastboot.exe command

fastboot.exe oem reboot-recovery

See Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have? for setting up Fastboot.exe

or use Super tools reboot recovery option
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[SIZE=+1]Q15: Can Firmware be Downgraded?[/SIZE]

Yes, in some cases

Downgrading Options

System version 5.1.4, 5.1.3 & 5.1.2.1 can be downgraded to 5.1.2 - 6 June 2015

System version 5.1.4, 5.1.3, 5.1.2.1, and 5.1.2 cannot be downgraded to 5.1.1 or lower, trying will brick the Fire

System Version 5.1.X cannot be downgraded to 5.0.X. trying will brick the Fire

see Device Tools, Root/Un-root/Un-brick methods

[SIZE=+1]Q16: Are there any Android 6+ (CM13) custom roms? [/SIZE]

No, the locked bootloader prevents newer android versions from booting. - 20 Aug 2016
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[SIZE=+1]Q17: Will stock rom be updated to Android 6+?[/SIZE]

Probably yes, but still unknown, if it is I likely will be late 2016 or later
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[SIZE=+1]Q18: Is there a scatter file for the 2015 Fire?[/SIZE]

See

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/bootloader-unlock-ideas-t3289721

and

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/unbrick-fire-7-5th-gen-downgrade-t3388747​

[SIZE=+1]Q18: Error: Service Installation Section in this INF is invalid in Windows(MTP,USB storage driver)

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See video

http://youtu.be/8XxEByzD1oY]​

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