yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ReloadGGlax:
Don't forget to tell us a result.

Best.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] rachad85:
Hey guys, any news on the custom rom? Unlocking the bootloader? When we'll get rid of this os :(?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] kanderson88:
I've been looking into unlocking the boot loader but it requires me to install Linux and then pushing some codes while boot loader is loading. I think. It's little confusing but I understand how to do it, I am just scared cause I've never done it and scared to brick.. I do have insurance so that makes me less weary. Idk ill for sure keep you all updated if I choose to do it. I'm hoping someone else is willing to do it.. but sometimes we have to take risks in life.

*sorry didn't realize same post as above.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
Currently System Version 5.1.2 cannot be rooted​

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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] mbholm:
Is 5.1.2 rolling on any of the other fire devices?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
yes, some reports of 5.1.2, from 2015 7" Fire owners
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] mbholm:
Strange. . .can't find any info about it yet. . .does it kill the root on Fire7's as well?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
yes
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] mlocke782:
Fire os 5.1.2 rooted

i was able to get a 5th gen fire HD 10 5.1.2 to ROOT using the AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool! thank you! i am currently working on flashing a custom recovery ROM though cannot not seem to get that to go. but the Kingroot worked once i rooted, then updated the supersu binary files before it uninstalled the kingroot. after that the root stayed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
super tool was updated, it now uses same method as rootking

there are no custom Roms for HD 10
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
5.1.3 and 5.1.2.1 cannot be rooted (27 April 2016)

but both can be downgraded to 5.1.2 (see restore firmware with stock recovery)

Root System Version 5.1.2

6 April 2016: Currently System Version 5.1.2 Root with Kingroot KingRoot thread

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

Note: If the Kingroot 4.x app repeatedly fails around the 30% mark, try Restoring firmware in Stock recovery.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
mis click
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
wrong thread
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ipdev:
Just downgraded my new thebes from 5.1.3 to 5.1.2 ?

- Now trying to root.

Sent from my SM-T330

Rooted with kingroot, switched to su via adb. (Currently charging.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bigbuttdoppler:
Installed KingRoot on my new Fire HD 8, but it continues to fail around 35%. I reset the device to factory settings and that didn't help. Version 5.1.2 build from March 30 2016
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum.

Do not use this as a general help thread.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
added link to 5.1.4
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
5.1.4, 5.1.3, 5.1.2.1 can be downgraded to 5.1.2
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] cogster:
I had my KingRoot fail on an HD 10 because I had not disabled digital driver authentification. Make sure you do this before trying KingRoot. I'm at about 60% right now on a 5.0.0 build. I will update with how it goes.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
Warning: 5.3.1.0 has started being pushed to the 7in 2015 Fires

doesn't look like it is rootable or downgradable

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/help/installing-custom-rom-fireos-5-3-1-0-t3418541
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Danny1976:
Read the warning too late and now my Fire HD 8 tablet is bricked. Any one know how to get it back working again? It was 5.1.4 just the other day and I decided to downgrade today, but did not think of checking the OS version and end it up bricking it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
if it won't boot into recovery, no
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Danny1976:
Its under the year warranty. Do I tell Amazon I was restoring the 5.1.4 Firmware and it bricked? What should I say to get it replaced?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
just tell them it won't boot

If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum. Do not use this as a general help thread.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
added Info about 2016 Fire HD 8
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
I created a new thread

[Q&A/T] Amazon Fire 5th Gen [SuperTool] (Un/Official Help Thread for HD8/HD10)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] JupiterZeus:
Looks like you've got Memphis and Thebes swapped ( on the official stock firmware post #3 )...

Amazon Fire HD 8 5TH Generation / 2015 = KFMEWI = Memphis

Amazon Fire HD 10 5TH Generation / 2015 = KFTBWI = Thebes

Not that it matters considering the files are exactly the same name and MD5.

Thank you! I was able to use this to downgrade my HD 8 from 5.1.3 to 5.1.2 and then used RootJunky's supertool to root using Kingroot, then disabled OTA, removed Ads, replaced Kingroot with SuperSU and installed FlashFire. Now I'm just waiting for a stable Marshmallow ROM to come along.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] thebrainkafka:
Thx
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] killie77:
Hi

I've recently purchased a Fire HD 8 5th generation

It appears to be on firmware 5.0.0 Ive tried auto updating but it tells me this is the latest firmware.

Ive tried downloading and installing using the File manager form the amazon App Store but it appears to have a question mark on the file so doesn't open it.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

Regards

ian
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread, or create your own thread in the Q&A forum. Do not use this as a general help thread.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
6th Gen Fire on 5.3.1.1 can be root now

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/root-kindle-fire-hd8-6th-gen-t3537063
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] The_Zeus_Is_Loose:
Has anyone been able to get TWRP?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
No custom recovery

No custom Roms
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] dlads:
Honestly, I have to say, besides ads from apps and a few applications I'd like to use like titanium and root explorers, I think the stock fire OS is superb. Quite functional and I'm happy how It is, more so than I would have been if it were say my HTC.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] chemie99:
Agree but adding in the stock fire launcher is terrible. Replace that, and the rest you say is true. I am very happy with Nova launcher and rest as stock (with obvious things disabled).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] dlads:
Not sure mate, I've got premium nova and apex, spb shell 3D, got quite a few of them. Be interesting to see it with the pixel launcher.

Up till now I've found the fire launcher to be ok. This type of thing would usually bother me.

Also with root im surprised there hadn't been a bounty to get it fully up and running. Maybe even a cm rom?

Quite a few lurkers on these forums, it might gather ground.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] crazycranagelo:
help

i just brought my kindle fir hd 5th gen 10.1 inch and it's on fire os 5.3.21 how do i downgrade so i can root it and trun it in to an android tablet? please help
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] La_Luke:
Please read thru both forums: Fire HD 6th and 5th, and you will see 5.3.2.1 can not be root Nor downgraded, if you try you will brick your device. Trust me , I did that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CheckT:
Hello

Hello Mr Shadow. Does this mean there are no ROMs available for the Kindle Fire HD8 6th Gen?

Apologies if im looking in the wrong place this is literally my first post. Ive just rooted my first Android device with tips from the fine fellows on this site and want just a blank version of Android on it as Amazons OS is annoying.

much appreciated

T
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
correct no custom Roms
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CheckT:
Ive just used flashfire to install the Nexus ROM from the below thread. Machine is currently at the 'fire' splash screen so will hope it moves on from there at some point.

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-lmy49f-t3300714
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
great, now see

unbrick thread
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CheckT:
Can you explain what I've done wrong? Is that rom only for the Kindle 7?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
correct, there are no roms for HD 8 or HD 10 Fire(s)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bibikalka:
[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION] - Fire HD 8 6th gen ROM :

5.3.2.1

https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...ha0/update-kindle-49.5.6.3_user_563231720.bin

5.3.3.0

https://fireos-tablet-src.s3.amazon...7Ca/update-kindle-49.5.7.0_user_570208520.bin
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Trina9:
What is this, all it is link to files with no information how to install?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
they are stock firmware, Amazon doesn't provide much information about them

for directions on using, see post #4

unbricking and restoring firmware
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bibikalka:
It's a good practice to hoard links to Amazon's stock ROMs - they have a tendency to disappear down the memory hole.

Some of these become quite important later on when the rooting methods appear in the wild, and specific versions are sought after.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sugarwater:
Hi,I have a kindle fire HD8(5th)tablet but I cannot find any customer ROMS,even i cannot root yet,I just want to ask :Does this tablet cannot be installed with other ROMS ?just like hdx7(3th) get bootloader unlock and flash a recovery image like Twrp and install other android ROMS.waiting for your reply,Im a student in china.dont blame my english level,I know im not good:D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] paulfoel:
HD 8 gen 3 2015 - v 5.4.0.0

DisneyLife app only allows download to internal storage. Is there any way to trick the system into thinking the SD is interal storage. I know this is available in Marshmallow.

Or can it be rooted and marshmallow installed?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] locolyric:
Using hdx 7 and feeling to get HD 10. Too bad no custom Rom for that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Goatlord23:
Amazon fire hd 10 without Amazon account?

Hi. I live in bangladesh. I was thinking of buying the Amazon fire hd 10 from abroad. But do I need an Amazon account with credit card info to even set up the tablet? I neither have a credit card nor an Amazon account.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
The Fire will be somewhat limited without signing in to an Amazon account, but not required.

You don't need a credit card to create an account.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] stacyjohnston78:
Hello I have Amazon fire hd 10 5th gen with 5.6.2.0 on it and cannot get it rooted with kingoroot could some one lead me to how I can get it rooted? Do I need to downgrade the os and how would I do that if needed....this is for the Amazon fire hd 10 5th gen tablet. Thanks for any advice in advance
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
Fire OS 5.3.1.0 was the last version to be rootable, for all Fires except the 7th gen HD 10.

Do not attempt to downgrade.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sd_shadow:
If you have further questions please ask in https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3205447
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] stacyjohnston78:
Are the fires not downgradeable
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DB126:
Some are, some aren't. Need to be more specific on the model and current version of FireOS.

Please do not post further questions in the index thread - use the Q&A thread instead.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Redline:
Thread closed per request.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matt406regal:
Has anyone had this problem with their note 5? The thing is that its heating up in my buddys pocket saying whats in the screen shot i took . View attachment 3490799 thanks Matt
[Palm Treo 750] mishkautkin:
can somebody help me figure out how to put skype on treo and also is there anything like iScoot service thats not data network but cellphone connection.

thanks,

Michael

(BB Curve -> 750 In transition :-)
[Blu Studio 5] budding_developer:
TWRP -- CUSTOM ROOTABLE KERNEL -- ROOT NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE BLU STUDIO 5.0 LTE (Y530Q)!!!!!

After a lot of work, trial and error, I now have a method available to install TWRP on this phone and root it easily.

SCREENSHOTS:

[IMG="TWRP Main Screen"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E0-j2D5z584/VgwI_rpE9iI/AAAAAAAAA1k/Kh-OQYSiCRQ/w426-h814-no/twrp_main.png[/IMG]

[IMG="TWRP Install Screen"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Qo0EHS8xl0/VgwJE4u5GKI/AAAAAAAAA10/wDrZ22t9Hww/w417-h814-no/twrp_install.png[/IMG]

[IMG="TWRP Backup Screen"]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_hjGvOUtMMc/VgwJBm6DSUI/AAAAAAAAA1s/GapSMIL3osY/w421-h814-no/twrp_backup.png[/IMG]

[IMG="TWRP Restore Screen"]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ilcUL6lNv28/VgwJI9xhfGI/AAAAAAAAA2E/E7JpXxUbjdw/w410-h814-no/twrp_restore.png[/IMG]

INSTRUCTIONS:

Download the files linked at the bottom of this post.

Connect your phone to your computer by USB, and copy the file "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip" onto your phone's SD card.

Put your phone into fastboot mode, and connect it to your computer.

Type the command "fastboot flash recovery twrp-unofficial-blu-studio-5-lte.img" and press "Enter"

Type the command "fastboot flash boot boot-blu-studio-5-lte-modified-rootable-kernel.img" and press "Enter"

Using the keys on your phone, press & hold the "Volume Up" & "Power" keys until the "BLU" logo appears, then release the keys. TWRP should come up in a few seconds.

Using the "Install" option in TWRP, flash the file "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip". Once it finishes, clear the cache and reboot normally.

Your Blu Studio 5.0 LTE should now has a TWRP custom recovery, is rooted, and you can install any custom ROM you can find just like on any other phone.

JUST MAKE SURE THAT THE ROM YOU FLASH IN TWRP IS FOR THIS PHONE!!!!! I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BRICKED DEVICES!!!!

DOWNLOAD LINKS:

UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip ---> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347825047

Custom Kernel -----> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347825046

TWRP Recovery -----> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347825041
[Blu Studio 5] juangvega:
Hi budding_developer

Do you have a backup of original boot and recovery partition.

I've got a boot loop after flashing this files.

Can't access recovery either, just fastboot mode.

Thanks in advance.
[Blu Studio 5] bigjay1114:
Can someone confirm this works?
[Blu Studio 5] kaodie20:
this method work however i am unable to find a compatible custom rom. i tried flashing miui_ktouch3_4.12.5_4.4.zip but it failed recovery told me its not a blu rom
[Blu Studio 5] killerfast:
cause that rom is corrupt, NON-HLOS.bin, rpm.mbn, sbl1.mbn, sdi.mbn, 8926_msimage.mbn, pacht0.xml files no present in that rom, im working to fix the rom. now i have a backup from twrp maybe can help u. Sorry my English

FIXING THE ROM

https://mega.nz/#F!MRA1gIqR!Ech09f9dgkBoa8mqTcigCQ﻿
[Blu Studio 5] Djx777:
Help

I followed the instruccions

and I got to install everything right, except I couldnt install any Custom Roms using TWDP so I reverted to a backup but now the phone has a lot of problems, the wifi and bluetooth wont work plus alot of apps stop working, and the camara wont save pictures.

Should I flash the factory image back? if so can anyone help me find the link? the page at blu-dev com/factory-images-recovery doesnt have it, theyre link is down

or

Should I try installing the factory rom?

Any help is apretiated
[Blu Studio 5] neoandrson:
blu studio 5.0 hd lte y534q

died boot RELINK HS-USB QDLoader 9008
[Blu Studio 5] kassem109:
hi

the link is dead i got the bootloop to and try many roms but non of them working

please give a link and thank you .
[Blu Studio 5] Darkjason:
hello friends, someone already has installed the TWRP? to make a backup of the current ROM y530q and pass me please would greatly appreciate it !!
[Blu Studio 5] Darkjason:
Hi, my problem is serious. I'm from Costa Rica and I have a phone BLU Studio 5.0 HD Y530Q with Qualcomm processor and wanted flashearle a custom recovery ( TWRP ) which I saw and get a espesifico tutorial for that device , and the comments they ran all but my for error " load files " that is by ADB FlashBoot . Then I looked for a ROM stock for instalarsela from Qualfast and everything do well , the roms are those of the device ( which got like 3 different forums) and flashes from the fastboot mode and using Qualfast correctly ... But not start the device ( SSB stays as when an unmatched ROM is installed ) and I have flashed 3 roms and does not work ! I do everything correctly but does not work . I 'm desperate and do not know what else I need help urgently the phone is my father hehe. Please if I offer your help please .
[Blu Studio 5] karlmorgan92:
I had the same problem (well, have, but I changed my device) and I'm from Costa Rica too. Unfortunately there's not solution, because any of the roms out there for this device work.

Mine is briked since months.

Sorry for give you the bad news, but that's the problem with Blu phones.
[Blu Studio 5] Signuscr:
Hello, i am from Costa Rica too, i have a rom for this device, but i need a backup from the baseband and the modem (kolbi), write me here and maybe i put in contact to you to make a good rom.
[Blu Studio 5] Britch3s:
Can anyone point me towards the blu 5.5 version please already rooted with gay ass king roots b.s. bc my p.c. is down and I'm lazy af anymore but yeah wud love to make a recovery point for this phone before I boot loop the fckr thxxxx
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Frank_Murphy:
Hi,

When I heard about Project Fi, I requested an invite without fully understanding what it was (because I just like requesting invites to cool tech stuff). I got my invite today, and I have a few questions about it before I sign up:

1) What exactly is Project Fi? Is it worth it (I currently have T-Mobile, FWIW)?

2) Has anyone tried Project Fi on the Moto X Pure? I'm aware of the articles that claim that the MXP works on Project Fi "unofficially", but I'm wondering if anyone on XDA has given it a try. If so, what are the limitations?

3) Is official Project Fi compatibility cool enough to ditch the MXP in favor of the Nexus 5X or 6P?
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00339:
Same boat as you I got my invite today but haven't signed up not 100% sure what its all about I really haven't looked into it though
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheColdOne:
The website videos explain almost everything.

$20/month for unlimited talk and text + $10 per GB of data, paid up front. Any data you don't use gets refunded (as granular as $2.37).

Ideally it works with T-Mobile and Sprint, where the phone smartly detects which is stronger in your current spot and uses it.

Moto X Pure can be activated on Fi, but doesn't seem to handle switching networks, and just connects to T-Mobile and sticks there.

For now I would stick with T-Mobile. I have an invite to Fi as well, but I already am on the $30/month unlimited data plan with T-Mobile and like it.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thefunks67:
Do you have a link for this?

-Funk
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darnell_Chat_TN:
It is only connecting us to T-Mobile and WiFi calling is not working. So says other MXPE owners that tried it.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheColdOne:
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/other-prepaid-plans

Scroll down to the 30/35 plans.

The $30/month only gets you 100 talk minutes, but my main number is on Google Voice, so I can use VoIP to avoid using minutes (with no noticeable degradation in quality, as long as I have a halfway decent signal).
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fiverings:
Your not on a contract with project Fi, so if you don't like it you can use your phone on any carrier. It doesn't really work right with any other phone as there is a special radio in the Nexus 6 and the 2 new phones. I would suggest you sign up for the Fi spy app you first have to sign up to be a beta tester and then they will let you get the app. It lets you change carriers at will. I stay on T-Mobile all the time and if it switches back to Sprint, I change it right back. It's just a push and it automatically enters the codes for you.

Good luck
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clninja:
As the title states.. Just to pass the time and have some fun while we all wait impatiently for our new phones. What will you be using your $50 Play Credit on.

Any awesome apps that are worth spending the credit on? Gems in clash of clans? Etc.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdwolf85:
I plan on saving it for something a little more lasting than gems in a game. I'm thinking books, music or movies. Maybe an app or two if I find one I like. I usually get at least $1 a month using the Google Opinion Rewards app.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eksasol:
You can probably buy three Squeenix games with that money. ?

Sent from LG G Pad 8.3
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lysm bre:
Hopefully trading it in for $35-40 Google Wallet so that I can buy a case and USB cable from the Google store.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxfordmark:
DO UK customers not get this offer?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Evo_Shift:
I'll just keep it for paid apps/games I see over time. I don't do the IAP free to play games.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadeddjay:
can we get a chromecast with it?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clninja:
I wish.. They should have just done a free chromecast instead of the credit
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] voyagerfan99:
This. Because I almost never buy anything in the Play store.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tidbits:
Save it to buy FF7 lol the rest probably rent movies here and there for the kids when I need a break.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0.0:
I want to buy music albums from some bands with my Play Store credit
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbdan:
Good topic! Mostly movies and games for my 3 rug rats :p
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PUTALE:
I think google should have given the 50 credit for google pay to help boosting the usage.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickyray9:
They were gonna go to My Little Pony gems until Amazon came out with an "actually free" version in Amazon Underground lol
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ack154:
Likely movies. Maybe an odd game or app here or there (not IAPs, just the actual things). Don't need music, already subscribe to All Access.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pinkman1:
i will buy an other nexus .. LOL
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxoum88:
Buy the Pewdipie's game, haha.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dynotrick:
Buy one of the new chromecasts i think... the store shows that i can use play balance to pay for devices when i go to check out..
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clninja:
I'd that's possible then I'll be using mine for a chromecast.. Or perhaps for a speck case
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aamir123:
I think its only limited to games,, movies, apps, etc and not devices. If it includes devices then that would be awesome.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riverdales27:
Should be for devices and accessories. I can use survey money which is play money for accessories.

That's weird. A couple days ago it allowed me to use/select play money to purchase usb-c to USB cable. Now it says invalid when selected. Other site I go to, a guy used play money to preorder his nexus since he had a lot of money from doing surveys.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bsinc1962:
I put a C to USB cable in my cart and it said my rewards money was an invalid form of payment. I put a Chromecast in the cart and all it said was that I didn't have enough of a balance. I guess I'll have to wait until the $50 hits my balance.