yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire General] thekrakah:
I presume the command line parts doing "adb devices", and "adb reboot bootloader", are at least working? But once your in fastboot mode your unable to communicate? Toss me more details if you remember, and I'll try and replicate it when I get home. Otherwise for now I can think of two things listed below.

Also a prereq I did was remove/uninstall all the windows10 adb drivers as it could interfere or override the VM. Plus it was an excuse to keep my win10 install as clean as possible, and not have to deal with extra unknown variables.

#1 On VM player the device tray is hidden on the upper right by two blue arrows ">>". You can mouse over each icon and check for your Fire device. Once you find your device right click for the popup menu and try to get the VM player to connect to device. You can then use the command line "lsusb" to check that your device shows up in the active usb list. Then continue with the fastboot command.

#2 Whatever previous process that may have been done via windows 10 put the Fire device in a weird state, and you may need to restore using the amazon restore image file. This happened to me when I was doing the Win10 method starting with the root junkie method. I put the restore instructions in the install.txt file, and I believe the OP of thread has restore instructions posted as well.
[Fire General] androidphan88:
So basic commands work fine. I can reboot the device via adb or fastboot. i can do adb or fastboot devices and it is recognized. The only issue I run into currently is that it doesnt like the fastboot boot command. The vm says the remote device doesnt know the command. The tablet seems to think it received something, but never boots. And it is stuck unless i use fastboot reboot to break out of it. it wont even power off if you hold the button down.
[Fire General] Pond-life:
You aren't on Fire OS 5.1.1 are you? In which case it's not a driver issue it's a 5.1.1 doesn't fastboot boot issue
[Fire General] androidphan88:
I am on Fire OS 5.1.1

Is there a way to reload an older version of fire os?
[Fire General] Pond-life:
No. Not just yet.

It has just been rooted today though, so might be imminent.
[Fire General] androidphan88:
I am reading through that thread now. I bought these as xmas gifts for some not so savy people in my family. I think fire os is less user friendly than stock android. So I am hoping to get CM or some other android rom loaded before I give it to them.
[Fire General] Pond-life:
I think it's pretty user friendly it just has fairly specific things it'd prefer them to do.

Even if you can't change the OS before then with root and play store already addable, and with launcher screen changeable again there's a fair amount that can be done to make it less focussed on just buying from amazon at least.
[Fire General] thekrakah:
Out of curiosity since we both bought the same Black Friday sale item, did you let yours update to 5.1.1 or did it come with 5.1.1 already loaded?

And this is a question for someone else in the know. Once the device is on 5.1.1 does sideloading via restore mode using the 5.0.1 update-kindle-37.5.2.2_user_522054520.bin work?
[Fire General] Pond-life:
No.

Don't do it.

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/fireos-5-1-1-attempted-downgrade-t3263960
[Fire General] killa78:
Hi guys I installed the drivers and managed to get Android Device and then Android Composite ADB Interface underneath.

However My Fire also shows under Portable Devices in Device Manager with an exclamation mark, should that be there? EDIT: The Kindle was off hence the exclamation mark was showing!

Finally, how do I know the Drivers are working? The commands don't execute because I don't know where I installed them. The fastinstall method didn't work. I had to do it manually.
[Fire General] thekrakah:
Post #32 by sd_shadow on page 4 is the info your asking for on windows. If the windows method still doesn't work my post #34 on page 4, I supply a link to a linux VM which will also work.

Do note from the few posts above, the TWRP method currently only works with 5.0.1, if you have 5.1.1 your a bit out of luck for the time being.
[Fire General] killa78:
Hi there, I'll have a look at those posts now.

I tried to Root the Fire just now (it's on 5.0.1) running the script and it gets to the Fastboot screen and stops. Error messages appear and thankfully the Fire reboots normally. The error message says Error: Device not recognised and things of that nature (I'm guessing it's a Fastboot driver issue). My question is, how do I delete what I've done so far with regards to the Drivers so I can start from scratch?

I followed the manual method of installing from the .inf file (I copied post #8 from here: http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/howto-install-drivers-adb-fastboot-mode-t3236187 ). When the Fire 7 is in fastboot mode the ADB interface in Device Manager shows a HTC Dream as attached (which is weird because I've never owned one).

Apologies for the inconvenience, but this has me bamboozled.

EDIT: Post #34 seems the most relevant to my issues but the solution was found with Linux, which is way more Alien to me lol. Is there any way I can turn off OTA updates without Root? I want to be able to use this with the Chromecast. Sigh :(
[Fire General] howzitnow:
I'm somewhat of a noob so I can't answer your entire question, but I can say that the fire shows up as an HTC dream for me too yet all works as it should with adb and Fastboot (on 5.0.1)
[Fire General] killa78:
How did you do this?

Thanks

---------- Post added at 04:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:39 AM ----------

So with the HTC Dream profile thing, did you redirect it to any new drivers?
[Fire General] killa78:
I've done the above, but when I try to root using the script, the script states device is unrecognised and cancels.

It boots up normally rather than following the Script's steps. I don't the ADB has been installed properly.

Shall I remove the Drivers installed so far? Or what do I direct to which driver when the tablet is in fastboot mode?

Also, I tried to manually throw it into fastboot mode with the power nd volume button but it went into recovery mode? How do you get to fast boot in that situation.

Once again, thanks :)
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
Select bootloader when in recovery

bootloader = fastboot mode
[Fire General] androidphan88:
It came preloaded. I just got them tuesday
[Fire General] thekrakah:
This thread has a windows solution for disabling OTA.

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695

The command line from their script you want is the following.

adb shell pm hide com.amazon.otaverifier

adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota

adb shell pm hide com.amazon.settings.systemupdates

The linux solution is more stable, but for those with little exposure it, it can seem intimidating. I guess I should put some visual aids together for it.

Edit updated: 01-02-2016

VM images:

amd64 VM

i386 VM

Guides:

5.1.1 root with flashfire

5.0.1 root with TWRP
[Fire General] garzel14:
Exactly what he said, cheers!
[Fire General] killa78:
Can you only have one Driver installed at a time? So to root, do I want the fastboot driver installed or the ADB composite?

Can I just ask what the difference between ADB composite and interface is? As in to Root, just the Interface ones will be fine?

Also, I'm going to uninstall everything I've done with regards to drivers and follow this again lol.
[Fire General] garzel14:
Install the ADB one when your device is on. Bring up the command prompt and type 'adb devices', if a number appears, good. Now type 'adb reboot bootloader', your device will reboot to fastboot, now type 'adb devices' again, if your number displays again, good, if not you need to install the correct driver when the tablet is in this state!
[Fire General] killa78:
OK, so the cmd bought back:

'adb' is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file'.
[Fire General] garzel14:
ensure you are opening command prompt in the folder that adb is located
[Fire General] killa78:
Where does Windows install it, or where should I be looking?
[Fire General] garzel14:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118

If you download this it will make adb available from anywhere using cmd, but there should be an adb folder on your C:/
[Fire General] killa78:
I've tried to run it may times but it does nothing at all.
[Fire General] thekrakah:
If your using one of the rootjunkies adb tool zip files it'll be in their tool directory that you decompressed it to, adjust the path accordingly.

Example:

When I had the adb tools install for window, it was in the "c:\adb" directory.

While you have the windows command prompt open enter on the command line "path=c:\adb". You will then be able to call the adb command from any directory.

To make it permanent you'll need to add the ";c:\adb" to your windows environment variables>system variables>path field.

Linux VM guide if you hit a wall with windows.

Edit updated: 01-02-2016

VM images:

amd64 VM

i386 VM

Guides:

5.1.1 root with flashfire

5.0.1 root with TWRP
[Fire General] killa78:
IT WORKS!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

I followed the tutorial on the amazon website and it worked without the Android SDK.

However, I used a different Rootjunky script to Root and it worked. Im guessing the problem was with the Script, not the Drivers.

I apologise for any inconveniences caused!
[Fire General] BR3W CITY:
Hey guys, its been like 5 years since I messed with custom Roms and flashing etc (like since the Galaxy S1 and 2). I've got one of these tablets from the Black Friday sale that came with 5.0.1, and I've kept it WiFi off and shutdown since I noticed that. Where do I start with the process? All this 5.1.1 stuff has muddled up what I can use and what I can't.

The methods in this thread will work on my 5.01, completely untouched Fire 7", correct? Is there an idiots guide? I don't even have Android SDK on my computer anymore. Sorry for newb-again questions.
[Fire General] Pond-life:
What do you want to do with it, what computer are you using and I'm sure that I had something in mind for after that and but I'm damned if I know what it was. So start with those two. :)
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
i would boot twrp and root with Supersu.zip

---------- Post added at 04:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:25 PM ----------

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3242548

[CUSTOM RECOVERY] TWRP Recovery
[Fire General] BR3W CITY:
Sorry for being vague; I want to setup one with CM so I can run DSLR Controller and rig it as a field monitor for my video projects. My sight needs the larger screen to focus lol.

I read the TWRP thread. I'm on a windows7 64 pc, but I also have a laptop running Mint 17 if linux offers some type of advantage.

I guess what I'm confused about is; do I need to install the ADB Sdk again, or get these drivers? Or can I just plug the Fire into the PC and move the TWRP file over to the device, then OFF+Vol Up and load the TWRP in that manner? Thanks! (I don't want to jack your thread)
[Fire General] Pond-life:
Bit worried about using this screen to focus...

But yeah little point rooting it on stock as above if going straight to CM anyway.

I used the drivers from amazon. You don't need the sdk for sure. https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip

Well TWRP can't install itself on the Fire we have to launch it tethered from a pc*, go to the twrp thread as sd_shadow says grab the files and as you say put Fire into fastboot mode, connect the cable, and after checking pc sees it with

fastboot devices

then run twrp with

fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_recovery.img

Hit http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-cm-12-1-2015-11-15-t3249416

grab the latest cm, su and gapps as it suggests in thread copy them to sd card, usb otg or adb push them to the Fire and then Install as the CM thread says.

*the roms launch fine unconnected just the twrp recovery can't be installed.
[Fire General] thekrakah:
My personal preference, using linux to load TWRP is easier. Since you already have linux install android-tools-adb and android-tools-fastboot packages.

Edit updated: 01-02-2016

VM images:

amd64 VM

i386 VM

Guides:

5.1.1 root with flashfire

5.0.1 root with TWRP

TWRP image file.

TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0.img

Files I used on the SD card for the TRWP process.

cm-12.1-20151216-UNOFFICIAL-ford.zip

SuperSU

open_gapps
[Fire General] Pond-life:
Is that the latest twrp from last weekend with adb enabled though?
[Fire General] thekrakah:
I grabbed my copy originally from rootjunky, they have a November 10th 2015 date stamp on the file. The thread you linked for BR3W is also linking to the the same version of TWRP file 2.8.7.0.

After looking over the two sources, they only share the file name version in common, cksum comes up different for both files.

Rootjunky source: 1324057969 7899136 TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0.img

csolanol thread source: 2322060354 7909376 TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0_adb.img
[Fire General] Pond-life:
Ah, ooops. Seems advantages to the new one. Edit Weird that it's dated november if it has the adb suffix.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087018181

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/twrp-recovery-t3242548
[Fire General] thekrakah:
It looks like the link in the thread from csolanol is the most up to date. I guess was the version number not updated to reflect the update?

---------- Post added at 04:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:45 AM ----------

No I updated my post, it was just my lazy typing.
[Fire General] BSH1969:
I just got the Amazon Fire for Christmas, loaded with 5.1.1. I've been mucking around for quite a while, and cannot get this thing recognized on my Windows machines. I've tried installing the USB drivers a number of ways, and I'm quite sure I have drivers on the PC, since they show up in my Program Files and installed software. But the Fire won't show up under adb devices no matter what I try. I've tried on Win Vista and XP.

What do I do now? What are the steps to get access to ADB through Linux or Mac? I don't want to install CM or another ROM yet, I just want to get ADB control so I can get rid of ads, and minor tweaks like that.
[Fire General] BSH1969:
Thanks for reposting the steps, I did all those. Still nothing.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
what does nothing mean?
[Fire General] thekrakah:
You mentioned your on Fire 5.1.1, use the flashfire method.

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-flashfire-app-to-install-rom-t3269839

If your still having problems with the root process for windows. You can use the Linux VM in the following link.

Edit updated: 01-02-2016

VM images:

amd64 VM

i386 VM

Guides:

5.1.1 root with flashfire

5.0.1 root with TWRP

The obvious caveat is that for the RJ script to work, you will need to make a script file on the VM and copy their files over. If there's a need and people are hitting a wall with the linux VM I'll build up a new one for the 5.1.1 process.

Command line from the RJ script for the 5.1.1 root process.

adb kill-server

adb start-server

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot oem append-cmdline "androidboot.unlocked_kernel=true"

fastboot continue

adb wait-for-device && adb remount

adb push files\libsupol.so /data/local/tmp/

adb push files\root_fire.sh /data/local/tmp/

adb push files\su /data/local/tmp/

adb push files\Superuser.apk /data/local/tmp/

adb push files\supolicy /data/local/tmp/

adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/root_fire.sh

adb shell /data/local/tmp/root_fire.sh

fastboot oem append-cmdline "androidboot.unlocked_kernel=true"

fastboot continue

adb wait-for-device && adb remount

adb shell /system/xbin/su --install

adb reboot

adb kill-server
[Fire General] BSH1969:
Windows still is failing to load drivers, then ADB cannot find the Fire.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
you are able to select adb interface when in Device manager?
[Fire General] thekrakah:
Since it seems people are still having problems with windows adb drivers, I've built up a new Linux Virtual Machine with scripts for both 5.0.1 & 5.1.1. It will let you root and install flashfire so you can move on to the custom ROM process in the CM or SlimLP threads.

Download free VM player from: http://tinyurl.com/nkk6t4b

Edit updated: 01-02-2016

VM images:

amd64 VM

i386 VM

Guides:

5.1.1 root with flashfire

5.0.1 root with TWRP
[Fire General] Chogoria:
Continuing this thread, have been out of this community for several years and am very out of touch now. Decided to buy a fire tablet and want to install a custom rom. Can I double check that this is working as it should be? The Fire tablet is running 5.0.1 right now.

When I run adb devices , the serial number pops up okay, but in device manager, 'adb interface' does not exist. If I update the drivers (which I have done), the only option available is 'ADB DEVICE'.

Am I okay to continue the process of installing a custom ROM (am following this guide http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/twrp-recovery-t3242548). OR do I have a driver issue that needs to be resolved? Other info that may be useful: used 15 second adb installer and am using a Lenovo Yoga on Windows 10. Thanks in advance guys!

Have attached 2 pictures

Update: Turns out everything is working as I was able to boot into recovery/fastboot. Will leave the post here in case anyone else runs into the same situation as I was in.
[Fire General] terkrockerfeller:
"The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems."

What do?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
disable windows signature verification
[Fire General] terkrockerfeller:
I'm on windows 7; I tried following the steps here and restarted my computer but it still didn't work. Is there another way I should be doing this?
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip from Amazon site

Connecting Your Fire Tablet for Testing or XDA
[Fire General] terkrockerfeller:
I downloaded and ran the .exe contained in that ZIP already, no dice.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
did you open device manager and manually select drivers?
[Fire General] terkrockerfeller:
I did
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
and?
[Fire General] terkrockerfeller:
...and I'm where I was when I came to ask for help :p
[Fire General] terkrockerfeller:
That's what I was trying to do before I came here. When I try to pick a driver these are the only options that show up: http://i.imgur.com/dOiLRzb.png
[Fire General] Datastream33:
Issues with Fastboot on Fire HD8 (2017)

Hello everyone,

Currently I'm looking for a way to root an Amazon fire HD8 (2017) and I think I'm onto something. I have successfully ported a TWRP recovery for the device... however, I cannot for the life of me get the drivers for fastboot to load. I'm starting to get extremely frustrated. I've tried Google's drivers, the drivers found in this thread, the ones on Amazon's website, etc. But I cannot get it to detect teh tablet when its in fastboot mode. When I type "fastboot devices" the below output is the only thing I get.

C:\Adb and Fastboot>fastboot devices

C:\Adb and Fastboot>

It doesn't return anything! I know this is a driver issue and i don't know how to fix it. Can somebody please help me with this issue? Thanks!
[Fire General] DB126:
7th gen HD8 can not be rooted via the proposed method. Bootloader remains locked so TWRP can not be "installed". Nor can a custom recovery be booted as Amazon disabled the necessary fastboot commands.
[Fire General] Datastream33:
So, what happens if we want to flash the stock firmware? We are just out of luck?
[Fire General] DB126:
You can reload FireOS via the stock recovery menu.

Note: Never attempt a down grade (reinstalling a lower version of FireOS than is currently installed on the device) unless specific noted as safe. Attempting an unsupported downgrade will permanently brick the device.
[Fire General] Datastream33:
Ok, I have another question for you. if you don't mind me asking. So, I've been researching an exploit in Android called "Dirty Cow". Can I temp root the tablet with Dirty Cow? and if so how can I do it? Thanks.
[Fire General] DB126:
You can curtail the research. There are no leveragable exploits for 5th-7th gen HD 8 devices. Including Dirty Cow.
[Fire General] Datastream33:
So basically what you are saying is that it is impossible to root the tablets? Damn, I hate Amazon so much.
[Fire General] DB126:
Think I was pretty specific on the models/generations involved. Hate Amazon? Was it marketed as rootable? Did you do your homework before aquiring? Do you know the general state of Android devices with regard to root exploits? Me thinks not.
[Fire General] Datastream33:
You didn't have to say it like that. No, it wasn't marketed as rootable. What device is? Secondly Yes, I did do homework on it but I was hoping I could find a way with the help of the XDA community. Thirdly Yes, I do know the state of root exploits. I had hope. But, not anymore.
[Fire General] DB126:
Lenovo/Motorola, HTC, LG, Huawei, OnePlus to name a few with unlockable bootloaders. XDA Community has been very clear on the root status of HD 8 variants which have been available for 3+ years
[Fire General] Avo3:
Hi, How do I reload the FireOS from stock recovery??

My HD 10 is stuck at the Fire Logo when boot, I did not make any changes, it just happened one fine day. I did not allow USB debugging or Developer options when the HD10 was working fine. I have tried factory reset from the stock recovery menu, did not solve the issue.

Please help. Thanks!
[Fire General] DB126:
Question is unrelated to thread title; please look before posting. Linked video will give you a general idea of procedure. If you have further questions don't respond here; find a more appropriate thread specific to your device.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLoH-ahjy4
[Huawei Ascend P7] Morphine1:
MarvStyle is my first theme for

EMUI 3.1

Inspired on the icon pack

Marvak

- by

Samer Zayer

.

All credits given for the icons design.

- About 500 dedicated icons were implemented.

- It combines great features and ideas.

- Other extras to be discovered.

Instructions:

Download the desired theme, unzip and place it in HWThemes folder.

Apply it in Huawei Themes app. Reboot your phone in order to apply the nav-bar.

The font used in the screenshots is called NoteWorthy, but it is not included.

You need to be root to be able to change fonts in EMUI 3.1 for now.

Hope everyone enjoy ★MarvStyle★ theme!

____________________________________

THEME UPDATE: [07-11-2015]

Major changes have been made.

- System optimizer widget now fits with the circular style.

- Notification dots brightened up.

- Clean notifications icon brightened up.

- Share button in the notification panel brightened up.

- Min and max bright icons brightened up.

- Weather widget complete new style.

- Clock icon app now shows the current time.

- Data signal icons are no longer big and with thin font.

- Wifi traffic icons are now inside the wifi icon.

- Wifi icon no longer moves. It's now fixed.

- +70 dedicated app icons added!

- Wallpapers are from the Mate S.

If you want to use the previous one, get it from HERE

Another version is published, identical but the only difference is the lollipop style toggle bar.

Enjoy!​

EMUI 3.1 V3 DOWNLOAD

EMUI 3.1 V4 DOWNLOAD

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[Huawei Ascend P7] grullita:
Bravo!

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[Huawei Ascend P7] osama_yaa:
Very nice ?
[Huawei Ascend P7] PeKeT:
the theme might improve if you put other icons theme is something ugly ... if you put other icons can enhance the theme
[Huawei Ascend P7] Morphine1:
No idea what you're trying to say here, but two things:

if you aren't gonna give a constructive opinion but only a

personal opinion

, then please don't bother posting.

Different strokes for different folks, Everyone to his own taste - That's why we can change themes.

The theme is based on marvak icons and so those icons will stay like that, no matter what anyone likes.
[Huawei Ascend P7] Morphine1:
3.0 Version has been re-uploaded.

Thanks to those who noticed it.

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