yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Original Android Development] darkwind56139:
Correct I have root I'm on fire nexus. So its ok to flash from one custom rom to another directly like that? Not sure if things have changed but wheni had my droid 2 they recommended a full wipe and factory restore before every new rom. Of course this was with twr so it was easier. I'm just trying to mitigate the risk of a possible brick as I have limited means to recover. Especially with this one I've read it bricks people's for no discernable reason.

just as a side note im getting an error with the xda app that says post failed. I am forced to go through the web browser.
[Fire Original Android Development] GhostRider86:
To be sure nothing goes wrong a clean install is always the best, so go back to FireOS 5.1.2, re-root, install CM and gapps with FlashFire. If you take a look into FlashFire instructions you will see, that the wipe is the first step in FlashFire, so normally no difference...
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Solid guidance. That said, I have successfully toggled between Nexus and CM on this device via FlashFire (0.52) with no ill effects. Just be mindful of wipe action options & position in the FlashFire operations sequence.

The days of spontaneous bricks (largely confined to CM installs) are all but over as much has been learned/refined in both FlashFire and rom packages. Always use the latest versions of unless advised otherwise.

Disclaimer: all my devices have early bootloaders that permit booting TWRP should stuff hit the fan. I have not had to go that route once FF evolved past v0.31. Says something about its stability.
[Fire Original Android Development] DrP11:
Apps Desapear when moved to SD card

I try to make room on internal storage, but as soon I move the apps to the SD card they desappear.

It´s a problem...

...SD card related?

... ROM related?

... Amazon fire related?

Thank you guys.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Try Link2SD...works great.
[Fire Original Android Development] ldeveraux:
Link2SD works fine, try that
[Fire Original Android Development] grau1812:
No way to make sd card as internal?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
"Adopted Storage" is a Marshmallow+ feature; all the roms for this device are Lollipop based. That said, Link2SD does a pretty good job emulating the capabilities of adopted storage. Note there are other tools, including a few Xposed modules, that claim similar capabilities. Not wed to Link2SD; just the tool I'm most familiar with that leverages the 'right' technology (symbolic links) to increase app compatibility and minimize side effects.
[Fire Original Android Development] grau1812:
Okay, thanx for the info there is not adopted storage.

Tried to use Link2SD, however, it is not working because my CM 12.1 doesn't have root. I received the error "mount script cannot be created, not allowed to su'

Just to make an accent:

I do activated root 'app and adb"

in the Developer menu and restarted the tablet. It doesn't help. Root checker says: Root is not properly installed. Hot it can be possible? My CM 12.1 lost the root??
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Don't have an immediate explanation. Integrated root in CM 12.1 is pretty reliable. Best (possibly only) option may be to reload FireOS via stock recovery menu (recommend 5.1.2) and redo steps leading up to flashing a custom rom with FlashFire.
[Fire Original Android Development] SHRAPNEL189:
Anyone have a fix to get the Hulu app working with Chromecast? I have a Moto G (Osprey) that works flawlessly with my Chromecast but my Fire 7 tablet doesn't pick up my Chromecast in the Hulu app. Other apps cast fine and I can even cast my entire screen.
[Fire Original Android Development] shishalive:
Hello,

I have the problem that the tablet can be reached after a few hours not via wireless?

Does anyone have a solution for me?

greetings

Sven
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Many reports of WiFi disconnecting while device sleeps on FireOS and several different custom roms. Appears to be a device characteristic that may not be fixable (aside from periodically waking device) given bootloader/kernel remains locked.
[Fire Original Android Development] cyanogen_fan_1179:
I also followed the process to flash cyanogenmod and found myself without functioning in-built root. I can go into developer options and enable root access, but it doesn't show up as an option in privacy guard and apps that require root fail. I did not choose to install GAPPS, is there any way that could be related (I wouldn't think so, but I'm a noob to custom ROMs and cyanogenmod)? Has anyone else had this problem, and if so did re-flashing Fire OS 5.1.2 and trying again fix it? Thanks in advance to any replies or help.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Interesting. GAaps is required for proper function of the Nexus ROM but that shouldn't be the case for CM 12.1. Make me wonder if something went bad when CM was installed via FlashFire. Be sure to use the latest FF version (currently 0.52), leave all 'zip' options at their default values, and verify wipe includes the system partition and is moved to the top of the FF operations sequence. If desired a GAaps package should be flashed with CM; might not take if flashed independently.
[Fire Original Android Development] dem0nk1d:
Upgraded from 5.1.2 Amazon Fire to the latest August release of CM. The issue i am getting is the rom doesn't show to be rooted. I've tried King root and it thinks the device is 5.1.1.... Is there any way I can root the device, so i can install opengapps and start using the tablet as normal?
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
How you upgraded was the question

It's not really an upgrade, more of a lateral move

Android version for CM is likely 5.1.1

Likely will need restore stock firmware in recovery

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-7in-2015-5th-gen-t3285294

did you install Supersu.zip when installing CM12?

CM12's root access is off by default.

settings>about tablet >tap on build number 7+ times, to enable Dev options>go back to Settings>Developer options>Root access>Apps and ADB

reboot
[Fire Original Android Development] NHNQ:
CM 13 incomming?
[Fire Original Android Development] GhostRider86:
No, kernel is build in, no Chance
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
Progress Update

- Before I do another release I am looking into the camcorder bug

- If the fix is likely to take longer then I'll bring forward the release.
[Fire Original Android Development] HA4ever:
Thank you very much for the great work. I think most people would prefer to wait longer if the camcorder bug can be fixed
[Fire Original Android Development] Pond-life:
Suspect most people don't care about the camcorder tbh.
[Fire Original Android Development] Munns86:
agreed.
[Fire Original Android Development] bloody_nine:
I am on the latest firmware (5.3.1.0) can I install cyanogrenmod. Do I need to have root for the install?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
At present FireOS 5.3.x.x is not rootable so no custom roms. Best you can do is substitute Nova for Amazon's launcher and temporarily block lock screen ads.
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
OK, will release the update ?
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
AndroidFileHost is still down, will do the release tomorrow
[Fire Original Android Development] FumundaSaq:
Question: is there a specific gapps to use in order for Google play games to install? I used the nano version from the link in the op and the install of play games fails to install every time. Should I have installed mini or pico?

Other than that, the upgrade to cm12 was so simple! Thanks for the instructions!
[Fire Original Android Development] donj001:
Another good choice is to keep the nano and just install what you like from play store. You have better control this way. Hope that helps.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
GAaps edition will not impact whether Play games install. Issue is how Google perceives device which is a problem with all custom roms.
[Fire Original Android Development] FumundaSaq:
Well Id like to install Google Play Games but it fails. I'm assuming its because of the gapps I used but I really don't know. I have a game that I play on my Remix OS pc that requires a google play account and id like to play it on my fire also but as of now I can't. Just curious if anyone else has had this problem.

The app to which I am referring is : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games just in case I am not making myself clear. Thanks in advance

Sorry [MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION] . Must have missed your answer. So this won't install on a CM12 rom?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Side load from here (arm/Lollipop): http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-games/
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
New Build is Up

- Dated 22 September 2016

- September 2016 AOSP Security Patch Level
[Fire Original Android Development] FumundaSaq:
Thanks. I tried that last night also but think I downloaded the arm64 instead of x86. I tried again this morning and got the right one. Thanks for sending me back to try again!
[Fire Original Android Development] marrco:
i just installed the new build and open_gapps-arm-5.1-nano-20160922 fastbooting TWRP. All works fine. THANKS man!
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
For a slightly different take:

- used the most recent version of FlashFire (0.53)

- backed up system/data/boot/recovery to external storage from within FlashFire

- flashed latest versions of CM 12.1, GAaps (nano), SuperSU and Xposed Framework

- accepted all defaults in FlashFire (really...no need to twiddle anything!)

- wiped cache/dalvik partitions (only) - not required; old habits die hard

- all in one fell swoop ...

Sadly, everything worked perfectly so no opportunity for FUD, character assassination, faux drama, etc. Even Link2SD automatically re-associated all apps migrated to the SD card. Have to go back to watching the US political contest for entertainment.

Kidding aside, shows the level of maturity achieved by all the components noted above. Tip-of-the-hat to all the respective developers involved. Nicely done.
[Fire Original Android Development] tonibm19:
Great job.

Writing this from fire with cm12.1(august version).

Everything works awesome so far.

Even gta sa runs at max setting at a decent fps(30+ i guess). On a 60€ device! Of course lowering it a bit is better for complete fluidity.

Thank you very much!
[Fire Original Android Development] glate:
A slightly different than slightly different take:

- used an older version of FlashFire (0.52)

- flashed latest versions of CM 12.1, GAaps (pico) and Xposed Framework

- accepted all defaults in FlashFire

- wiped cache/dalvik partitions

- all in one fell swoop

Worked great, SuperSU kept root and all is well. Thanks!
[Fire Original Android Development] ttcontributor:
Is it the gapp v 5 / 6 / 7 working best?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Use latest available from http://opengapps.org. arm/5.1/mini or smaller (personally recommend nano)
[Fire Original Android Development] Orbiting234:
I wonder if there is something wrong with the latest gapps. Haven't had many issues at all with each monthly CM build for this device. Ran into a small issue with the latest yesterday + lastest pico gapps. Everything works except for youtube: it won't log me into the app. Every other Google app works and signs in flawlessly, even YouTube Gaming. The plain youtube app though just keeps saying "there was a problem signing in to your account". I sincerely doubt it has anything to do with the latest CM build. While I think it would be gapps to blame, it seems so odd that it is specific to one and only one google app like this. Anyone else see the same thing? And I always do a full clean install with each new CM build, I never "dirty" flash.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Since pico GAaps does not include YouTube have you tried a full uninstall/reinstall of the app? Does the browser edition recognize your credentials/account?
[Fire Original Android Development] grodave:
Hello everyone ,

I would like to install this rom but I have somes question before.

I think that this question has not been posted.

I would like to compared fireos vs cm12

Can you compare fire is 5.0.1 vs cm12

Battery ?

Ram ?

Smooth ?

Compatibly app ?

Memory on the device after installer cm12+ pico gapps ?

Can you give me your user's experience.

Thanks all

Envoyé de mon KFFOWI en utilisant Tapatalk
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
CM 12.1 is a excellent rom and a faithfully interpretation of Android 5.1 (AOSP Lollipop) with a few popular usability enhancements tossed in. Resource utilization is not biased one way or the other from AOSP. It is as efficient (or inefficient) as you allow it to be.

FireOS v5 as delivered by Amazon is burdoned with ads and numerous apps that all load at boot and aggressively restart if killed. Once rooted and debloated FireOS is stable, smooth and fast with nominal resource utilization. It will also accept a lite GAaps implementation with fewer conflicts than previous versions of FireOS.

App availability/compatibility is a mixed bag if you rely on the 'stores' from Amazon and Google. Those comfortable sideloading will find FireOS to be the least compatible of all available ROMs for this device.

I realize you may be seeking a more specific response (possibly with metrics) but is really isn't relevant as user experiences with a particular rom/app/device suite vary as much as the individuals themselves. Best way to find what is right for you is to give it a try.

Enjoy low cost flexibility offered with this device. If warranted be sure to register your 'thanks' with the wonderful developers and contributors that enrich this community with their time and talents.
[Fire Original Android Development] alaminxp:
OTG not working
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Works fine for me. What build are you using?
[Fire Original Android Development] alaminxp:
Trying to connect 128GB Samsung OTG pen drive
[Fire Original Android Development] stultus2:
This is my third fire, but the first two were set up back on 5.0.1. I received a unit on 5.1.3, downgraded to 5.1.2, flashed cyanogenmod and google play apps nano. However, I'm not able to install anything from the google play store "Error Authentication is required. You must sign in to your Google Play account."

I tried flashing an old pico from 12/2015 and that just caused a bunch of errors (note, no data wiped).

I reflashed CM and a new pico, wiping dalvik and cache as well. Same issue. I notice it saved most of my user data. Wondering if I need to wipe something else to get a fresh start.

Any tips?
[Fire Original Android Development] GhostRider86:
Try to delete the APP data (settings, APP, play Store)
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Failing that reflash all components wiping system/user/dalvik/cache partitions in FlashFire as the first operation. Depending on tool 'user', 'data' and 'app'/'apps' (sometimes used together) refer to the same partition. In general you'll loose all personal data with this type of wipe.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Observations:

- for whatever reason this device/ROM has more difficulty with larger OTG drives (>32 GB); no immediate explanation

- drive must be formatted FAT32 for greatest compatibility/interoperability

With the release of Windows 10 Microsoft depreciated the ability to format a removable drive with FAT32. exFAT is offered instead which is a superior (more robust) format but is propitiatory, licensed and NOT universal.

A 3rd party utility is needed to lay down pure FAT32 in a newer Windows environment. Several are available. I'll point to one here which is NOT an endorsement but rather a recognizable brand name which should calm any angst over its use.

As a test format a larger OTG drive using the above utility (backup up the contents first) and then test it on whatever device(s) and operating systems you regularly use. This should solve your problem while maintaining compatibility.
[Fire Original Android Development] tonibm19:
It seems I cannot change cpu governor to interactive (dint try with others). Tablet restarts!

I asume this is due locked bootloader.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Correct (at least w.r.t to spontaneous restart). Gotta stick w/hotplug which isn't a bad choice for this device.
[Fire Original Android Development] Lighting27799:
Os 5.1.4 rooted and has flashfire

Hello.. Can i flash this rom on os 5.1.4?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Rollback to 5.1.2 needed.

http://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/index-kindle-fire-hdx-7-8-9-t3206703
[Fire Original Android Development] jgore43:
I've experienced all the issues listed in the two posts above.

Thanks for the work on the ROM!
[Fire Original Android Development] spicypixel:
Yeah can confirm plex exhibits the same sluggish audio only, sometimes black screen and flashes green when trying to play video. Other than that it all seems to work.
[Fire Original Android Development] xm41907:
Reading through the thread it appears most everything is corrected now, unless I am missing something. Is there any downside to this rom compared to stock now? Meaning, is there any core functionality still broken that is not yet fixed? I
[Fire Original Android Development] spicypixel:
OMX HW video acceleration seems more miss than hit if that's an issue. Other than that it works pretty good.
[Fire Original Android Development] nowseewhatudid:
This update makes my tabby much faster so THANKS a million for my tablet a real and much better device
[Fire Original Android Development] funkybrunk:
FYI, Plex playback seems to work flawless through the web app/chrome.
[Fire Original Android Development] spicypixel:
Yeah guess that's an option, just a shame the app isn't doing so well :(

Edit: might just be me but brightness slider changes don't change the backlight at all.
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
- Have you tried this?:

- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64097546&postcount=261
[Fire Original Android Development] spicypixel:
That worked, good temp fix :D
[Fire Original Android Development] diegocr:
Do you have tested to remove "lib/hw/hwcomposer.mt8127.so" ?

On slimlp video works without this lib.

And now otg is working

https://github.com/csolanol/device_amazon_ford/commit/315bd520f94c4f73ed24885f8ca90762c51b7ca9
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
- I haven't tested removal of hwcomposer.mt8127.so - doing this may break other things - need to assess the impact

- I would like to explore getting nuplayer working properly - it may not be possible due to lack of sources.
[Fire Original Android Development] sam tyler:
Quickly checking tonight,i still have a problem with otg(charging works) will have find a decent otg cable any one know of a decent one? thanks.
[Fire Original Android Development] AdamHayton:
As this rom requires SuperSU to be flashed, if I use an app like hide my root so I can use the All4 (4od) app, will this cause any issues? Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks
[Fire Original Android Development] Webern:
I don't seem to be able to use my sd card (which works fine elsewhere and was fine on the stock rom). Also, bbc iPlayer and Netflix video hangs after a few seconds Youtube is fine. Everything else I've tried is fine.
[Fire Original Android Development] blueberry.sky:
The other rom, SlimLP includes root as well. It's just integrated into SlimLP & hasn't yet been integrated in this rom, so we currently flash SuperSU separately. Flashing is easy, try your All4 app + hide root & see if it works.

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What size capacity is your SD card? Cards over 32 GB use exfat file system by default & exfat doesn't currently work here, reformat to fat32 and it should work.

Ggow mentioned it here:
[Fire Original Android Development] Webern:
That's probably it; a 2gb card works fine.

I played around some more. MX player works fine with software decoding, but hangs with hardware. I guess, then, that youtube has it's own codecs but bbc iplayer and netflix use hardware?
[Fire Original Android Development] sam tyler:
Did some checking, I CAN use a USB mouse,i think the problem is when connect a USB flash drive, its not detecting the flash drive. Does this ROM otg allow for a USB drive or I'm I reading this wrong? I'm thinking I've got my wires crossed somewhere....
[Fire Original Android Development] sandman512:
GGOW, Two questions as I try to learn more. What is boot Standalone? Also, what does OTG stand for? Thanks!

PS: The ROM is running pretty smooth on my device.
[Fire Original Android Development] Webern:
boot standalone = doesn't need fastboot to boot the rom each time

otg = on the go. lets you use mouse, keyboard, flash storage hard/optical drives etc via usb port. you need to buy a usb otb lead - a couple of quid (£)

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I don't seem to be able to install google play services. I get error -505. And the same for google calendar.
[Fire Original Android Development] sandman512:
LOL, I should of figured out the OTG, going to look into this. How can one bootstand alone and I assume that it is different from booting into recovery? I appreciate the explanations.. Thanks!
[Fire Original Android Development] Lighting27799:
How can i downgrade it to 5.1.2?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Read the link
[Fire Original Android Development] N0t_Just1n:
What happened?
[Fire Original Android Development] thp@1997:
Link seems to be down...
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
yes, AFH is having some issues, should be back up soon
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
AFH download is working again
[Fire Original Android Development] cyanogen_aw_yeah:
MAC spoofing

So firstly, thanks to everyone involved in bringing CM to this device. My Fire is now way more awesome than a $50 tablet has any right to be.

I am, however, having trouble spoofing my MAC address. I made a detailed post here, and I would very much appreciate any help that you guys can offer. Thanks, all.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Don't have an answer but if the solution involves goes beyond simple tweaks you're pretty much out of luck. Bootloader/kernel is locked and I doubt the developer is going to put any resource into accommodating this type of request. Hopefully you'll get some further clues from the other post.
[Fire Original Android Development] cyanogen_aw_yeah:
Hmm, well, that's a shame. Thanks for the reply, though. I will still hold out some limited hope for other ideas, and do a bit more research if nobody has an answer.
[Fire Original Android Development] jaladhjin:
Does Wi-Fi stay on with screen off on this rom?
[Fire Original Android Development] Cliffsu:
Does anyone know how to play POKEMON GO in this CM12.1?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Please don't double/cross post. See [url="http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/root-t3471289/post68972269]here[/url]

(unfortunately don't know the answer to your question but feel this device is less than ideal as it lacks a physical GPS chip; mock locations kinda kill the fun imho)
[Fire Original Android Development] cyanogen_aw_yeah:
Technically it is an option to get a bluetooth GPS receiver, though that would definitely still be "less than ideal."
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Correct - I also found OTG USB GPS receivers work on this device (with some fiddling) albeit less convenient than a BT GPS receiver.
[Fire Original Android Development] Cliffsu:
Thanks Davey126, sorry I am new here and didn't realize it. Wont happen again.

For the Pokemon Go, I can plan in FireOS 5.3.1 however it's not working in CM12.1

Is it a hardware issue?

Cliff