yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Original Android Development] DigiAngel69:
Yugh...yep...that's all it took 8-| Thank you....my second time ever installing striaght Cyanogen mod so ya...guess I'm not used to it...sorry about the noise.

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ah and one more question....will encryption work on this bad boy? I've heard tale of encrypting not working on certain tablets with mods. Thanks for the patience all.
[Fire Original Android Development] tonyt3rry:
anyone having slow wifi ? ive come back to this and have really slow wifi compared to when it used to work flawless
[Fire Original Android Development] m00head:
I recommend using both of these apps to diagnose your WiFi issues:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest
[Fire Original Android Development] tonyt3rry:
My wifi is fine my one m8 and Chromebook c720 have no issues my network isn't on a cluttered channel etc

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[Fire Original Android Development] m00head:
OK, looking at the screenshots provided I can see that the WiFi channel (5) your router is using seems to be a little unusual. It is usually either 1, 6, or 11 - three distinct bands which do not overlap with each other.

Also, you appear to have a relatively high latency (41ms) - this is the time it takes to get from your device to the server and back, although this may be correct for the type of service you get from your ISP. I'm guessing you have a fibre connection?

"What's a 'normal' latency (or good range) that I can expect to see?" https://www.pingman.com/kb/42

The Amazon Fire 7" (2015) is only supports single-band WiFi (i.e. 2.4Ghz). Do the other devices (including your router) support dual-band (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz) which they could be using instead to give improved performance over your Amazon Fire?

Personally, I am not seeing any noticeable WiFi issues on the Amazon Fire with CM12.1 installed - is anybody else?
[Fire Original Android Development] tonyt3rry:
When I do a speed test with my pc I get 11 ping I was streaming tv at the time of the screenshot

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My chromebook is 2*4ghz my HTC one m8 I've used in 5ghz and 2. 4 no issues
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
My experience: 2015 Fire connects quickly and holds signal well. Max throughput on 2.4 GHz consistently caps out lower than other devices (multiple routers, multiple devices, multiple data points, same frequencies, clear channels, etc, etc.) but still more than adequate for any type of streaming or mainstream activity. Would not have noticed if a numerical value had not been attached to results.
[Fire Original Android Development] jonathanjr321:
just flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247.zip from recovery

flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247.zip or later if u have custom recovery (5.0.1)
[Fire Original Android Development] oakey66:
I've tried the same thing multiple times with multiple tablets. I can't get it to work.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
"I've tried the same thing multiple times with multiple tablets. I can't get it to work."

Read posts 2000-2003; answer lies there (not elegant but works).
[Fire Original Android Development] mi7chy:
Received a new Amazon Fire 5th gen running Fire OS 5.0.0 for free. Was weighing the options to root/debloat/Google Playify Fire OS or install custom ROM. Ended up installing CM12.1. Turned out to be a lot easier than the instructions and I have to say my best experience with CM so far since everything is functional. Immensely useful device for very little money when running CM12.1.
[Fire Original Android Development] oakey66:
So I tried this as well. When I attempt to sideload the files, I get Failed to verify whole-file signature and it errors out. I reverted back to Kindle Fire OS and then tried to root and install Slim ROM as well. Couldn't install gapps either. I am rooting using the root junky tool. Is that how everyone is rooting here? And could it be related to the problems I'm experiencing?
[Fire Original Android Development] Dread This Day:
I used Supertools originally to get going off of FireOS. Anyway, what I did is, I wiped, and flashed a different ROM through Flashfire, I then used Flashfire to wipe again, and flash GAPPS and the original ROM I was trying to flash in the first place. It went without a hitch. I couldn't tell you, never heard of Root Junky, and I imagine not many here are using it, but I doubt your issues stem from it.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
While not conclusive this type of error suggests a damaged file (although unlikely across multiple files). ES File Explorer, obtainable from the Amazon app store, can calculate MD5 check sums. Unfortunately, most download sites don't post the 'correct' value. An imperfect yet simple test is to download the file several times and compare MD5 values. If identical it is unlikely, albeit still possible, the file is corrupt/damaged.
[Fire Original Android Development] toweliechaos:
Successfully installed 12.1 on the 5th gen Fire (5.0.0) and everything is fine except for one thing - no matter what video player or codecs I use, it will not play .mkv files.

Everything else I've thrown at it is fine but .mkv (720, 1080, 2ch, 6ch etc.) always comes back with cannot play this file. I've tried MX Player 1.7.32 with the AIO codecs and all sorts of other things but no joy. Any thoughts?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
VLC plays .mkv files fine on CM 12.1. Keep it simple.

Edit: seems to work fine in the default video player as well.
[Fire Original Android Development] jrodat:
Re: Dread's comment, I think "SuperTool" generally refers to rootjunky's tool. The latest ford version is Jan. 10 here. I had trouble when I used an old version.

It's also a good idea to checksum your downloads and see that they match the MD5s given on the dl pages. Corrupted dloads are not uncommon on my internet connection.

Also make sure you're sideloading from a custom recovery, not Amazon's which will fail. But for some reason I'm never able to sideload from TWRP; always have to use the CM recovery image.

Btw, if you have 5.0.1 bootloader you

don't

need to use SuperTool. Just flash CM->SuperSU->gapps in that order. And if you have 5.1.0 bootloader you can't sideload from adb at all.
[Fire Original Android Development] toweliechaos:
Not for me. Having real problems playing back videos on the fire in cm 12.1, not just restricted to mkv it seems.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
See if others respond one way or the other. My CM build is generic with only a view basic apps - none dealing with media playback (I added VLC just to test). Either my device has super powers or something went amiss on your end. Might consider a clean flash followed by an immediate test of mkv playback. If it works layer on apps and config changes slowly until you find the culprit. Also verify with common mkv files; see if anything plays from this site.
[Fire Original Android Development] platypoid:
I also use VLC Media player and it works fine for videos.
[Fire Original Android Development] Nickdroid86:
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[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Wise choice.
[Fire Original Android Development] Nickdroid86:
Don't worry about it
[Fire Original Android Development] Ghadeed:
So once I get CM loaded do I need to block Amazon Fire OTA? I would imagine no since the os was wiped. Is this a correct assumption or do I need to do something to prevent updates going forward? Thanks.
[Fire Original Android Development] yochananmarqos:
Yes, correct assumption. Goodbye Fire OS, hello Cyanogenmod! [emoji41]
[Fire Original Android Development] Ghadeed:
Ok so I just tried the steps on 5.1.1 I was able to get CM to load but I don't have gapps. I don't know what went wrong but how to I go about installing gapps? There seem to be no tools to allow me to install gapps from my sdcard on CM.

Edit: I loaded flash fire on my sd card and installed gapps but it says an application needs update for google play services. I just keep getting errors when I tap the notification.
[Fire Original Android Development] heavy2803:
Xbox 360 controller work through OTG?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Amazon's OTA update capability is integrated into FireOS which is overwritten by custom ROMs. Some ROMs have the ability to update themselves as well but only at the discretion of the user. At present none of the custom ROMs available for the 2015 Fire have the feature enabled/included. Far too early for that; OTAs can be quite disruptive and take a lot of work to support. Be happy with the ability to flash anything on a 2015 Fire; I am sure that is not what Amazon wants. :)
[Fire Original Android Development] platypoid:
You might want to do a factory reset - load up Flashfire again, make sure you get the correct version of Google Apps, and then go to page one and follow the steps exactly and reflash both CM and Gapps again. Make sure you move the wiping part to the top of the list in Flashfire or whatever it says to do there.

I think one of the tools has something about loading up just Playstore - so you might check that out first - I didn't use that method though.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
- grab Open GAaps nano from here

- use FlashFire to install GAaps zip only; leave default options as-is (specifically 'mount /system read/write' CHECKED)

(yes - someone is going to helpfully point out this is different from OP - your choice; not dangerous)

- wipe Cache and Dalvik ONLY; position in FlashFire operations sequence (top/bottom) irrelevant if only wiping caches

- after rebooting you should have Play Store access from which you can add other Google apps as needed

- if Play Store is still not available you MAY need to wipe system and reinstall everything (ask for further guidance)

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Performing a factory reset with a custom ROM loaded is a bad idea ...
[Fire Original Android Development] platypoid:
I had to factory reset on CM when it locked me out of using the USB when I changed setting to charge only and reset worked okay . Didn't know it was not a good thing to do. Guess I was lucky it worked for me.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Here's the scoop. A stock 'factory reset' assumes FireOS is installed in the system partition. While it appears the reset only acts on the data partition (and is titled accordingly) there no conclusive evidence the system partition remains untouched. A factory reset on other Amazon devices with custom roms can yield unfavorable outcomes - including a full on hard brick. My guidance is rooted in an abundance of caution. That said, I am aware some Fire 2015 devices have been successfully reset with a custom rom installed. I view such action as a last resort after all other resolution attempts have failed. Just my option; happy to yield to someone more knowledgeable in the subject matter.

Edit: Excellent video from RootJunky (@Tomsgt) here explaining factory reset options and implications on a 2015 Fire. Note discussion of data and system partitions. Here's hoping Amazon does indeed leave the system partition completely untouched.
[Fire Original Android Development] abutterell:
Hi Guys

I'm also having problems flashing gapps to the cm 12.1 image, i successfully flashed the cm12.1 using the OP instructions which works fine. But when it came to flashfire installing gapps it only seems to write the top 2 lines of the GAPPS image and then freezes. if i try to flash them afterwards it just doesn't work at all. i flashed back to factory and re-downloaded the cm12.1 image and the gapps package and tried again but its done exactly the same thing. i also re-download the flashfire 0.27 apk.

Ive also tried the Peco, nano and the micro gapps packages.

EDIT: i also cant flash to another rom like slimroms, it just reboots the device back into CM after flashfire has done its thing.

Any Ideas? thanks.
[Fire Original Android Development] Ghadeed:
I did the reflash and it worked thank you!
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Sounds like leftovers are blocking the install. Don't forget that all important (and dangerous if mispositioned/misused) 'wipe' which should include System Data. Read through the threads for additional detail.
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
is there any risks flashing this if I do a clean full wipe (format system, etc) in twrp instead of just doing a factory restore?
[Fire Original Android Development] abutterell:
Im going to put it back stock then try Slimrom from fireOS and see if that makes any difference, with regards to the wipes in the correct places i double checked they where in the correct places and i tried the gapps all different ways recommended here and it just wont have it
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
There is risk with any flash - especially one that is preceeded by a system wipe. That said, those who can boot twrp are in the most advantageous position to recover from a flash gone wrong.

Be careful what you select in twrp. Cache, Dalvik, Data and System only. Leave the rest unchecked. Cache and System wipes will take some time. Patience. You should NOT attempt any formats as this can damage existing partitions.

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Others report similar frustrations. A poignant reminder that FlashFire remains in beta (as evidenced by the leading zero in version id). Still a few kinks to work out.
[Fire Original Android Development] shawnsac2000:
I'm thinking about installing CM 12.1 with Flashfire v0.27 and I don't know what Gapps to install? Do I install arm or x86, full or pico?
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
arm of course and I was told to use pico or CM won't load
[Fire Original Android Development] shawnsac2000:
Thanks
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Arm. Hover each Open GAaps package name for a brief description of content or see here the gory details. I recommend nano as it only contains the basic framework plus other content that can not be secured elsewhere. Individual apps can be obtained from the Play Store as needed.
[Fire Original Android Development] shawnsac2000:
Quick question: I'm on stock rooted 5.1.1 so I don't have a custom recovery, should or do I need to do a backup and how do I do that?
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
afaik, you have to use flashfire to backup
[Fire Original Android Development] shawnsac2000:
I'm sorry I new to flashfire, nomal, ID, full or raw for a backup?
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
normal is all you need, it backs up boot, system, and data
[Fire Original Android Development] shawnsac2000:
I hope I did the backup right
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Pico, Nano and Mini are fine. Micro and above could be problematic depending how much room remains in the system partition. If this is the case the GAaps installation will abort. Reference to CM not loading is misinformation. Recommend Nano as it contains the basic framework and components that are not easily obtained elsewhere. All other Google apps missing from the Nano package can be installed from the Playstore as needed.
[Fire Original Android Development] York_21:
Still can't flash CM12.1 from SlimLP using flashfire.

It ends installing it, but reboots on SLIMLP... Ideas?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Don't know. Assume you have tried a system data wipe in FlashFire and other suggestions in this thread. Might have to sideload FireOS and start from scratch. Or stick with SlimLP unless there is some unique capability you need in cm12.1. The two roms are far more alike that different once you strip out the eye candy.
[Fire Original Android Development] Nate96:
I am thinking about flashing this rom with flashfire do I need to check auto mount on all when flashing the downloaded files.
[Fire Original Android Development] octaviogq:
Screen mirroring is not working for me :c
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
See OP for proper procedure. Note sequencing and recommended options.
[Fire Original Android Development] ldeveraux:
Anybody else losing all their defaults after each reset? It's strange. It won't hold a default browser, or even Wikipedia. When I try to add swype, after resetting it goes back to the stock keyboard. Is this my problem, or an issue with cm12, or the tablet itself?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Exactly the behavior I would expect following a reset. Must be misunderstanding your intentions/actions or perhaps terminology is getting in the way...
[Fire Original Android Development] ldeveraux:
Sorry, I meant restart. Or turning on after powering down. Any time I start up the tablet, I lose all defaults. :mad:
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Yep - something ain't right. Definitely not a characteristic of this (any) rom or the device itself. Likely a borked flash. If you can boot TWRP simply wipe (system/data), reflash, clear caches (cache, dalvik) and restart. You'll also need to reflash a GAapps package; recommend nano. Things are a little dicier with FlashFire. Make sure you're on the latest version (v0.27). Follow instructions in the OP for a fresh install including a system data wipe (and make sure wipe is at the top!). Suggest omitting GAaps packing on first go around to maximize chance of success; it can be flashed later.

A less aggressive approach is to perform a factory reset/restore but I suspect that won't fix the problem and carries its own risks (albeit small) when running a custom rom on a locked device.
[Fire Original Android Development] Pix12:
Google now launcher does not show in the launcher selection
[Fire Original Android Development] kramalot:
Known problem mentioned elsewhere in this thread, think its down to google rather than the ROM. Install older version from somewhere like apkmirror, set as default home and then let it update.
[Fire Original Android Development] Sn0wT1g3R:
[MENTION=5502727]York_21[/MENTION] I sugest posting bugs in flashfire on this thread > http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
[Fire Original Android Development] Signor Rossi:
Did you move your apps to the external SD?

Gesendet von meinem OnePlus One
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
New Build is Up

- Dated 29 Feb 2016

- Change log on Post #2
[Fire Original Android Development] M.Ray:
Playstore error 963

First: Very good ROM and the only reason I bought the Fire Tablet!

I flashed opengapps from 23.2.2016 an i stumbled upon an strange "play store 963 error" while trying to install certain apps (for example Crossy Road).

It has something to do with the external sdcard inserted and CyanogenMod.

I found the fix here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65374017&postcount=12
[Fire Original Android Development] ldeveraux:
Yeah I've moved some to the external SD, you kinda have to on this device ;) I don't see how it would affect it somehow, especially if it keeps losing my default browser, keyboard, etc. I might need to bite the bullet and just reflash.
[Fire Original Android Development] mi7chy:
Mine is nearly identical Fire 5th gen (5.0.0), CM12.1 2/19 but MX Player 1.7.40. x264 .mkv plays fine through BubbleUPnP pulling files from my laptop. Make sure you're not trying to play XVID.

CM12.1 has been nearly perfect except for one particular app that kept erring trying to download from Google Play so had to side load an older version then upgrade. And, WIFI lost connectivity even though showing associated after being idle for a few days. Will give the new version a shot.
[Fire Original Android Development] nguinn97:
Link Broken

Could someone fix it please?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Err...fix what?
[Fire Original Android Development] nguinn97:
Does the title not come up? Sorry, I should have been more clear. The link for ROM download is down.
[Fire Original Android Development] yochananmarqos:
Might have been an AFH hiccup. Try again, it loads mirrors for me.
[Fire Original Android Development] toweliechaos:
Turns out it was just the cheap ****ty SD card at fault, not anything else. Files that would not work worked fine if loaded onto the Internal memory or another SD card. It seems the card only would let you play 4 or 5 files (regardless of file type) and randomly selected which files they were.

This was also the issue with a few failed app installations. Once I removed the SD card (even though they weren't installing to SD) those apps installed fine.
[Fire Original Android Development] RedRon:
...not so good ;)

I did the manual step by step but now my Fire tablet is not starting anymore.... it shows the CM Start "android" and nothing happens.

How can i run a recovery?

- Fresh Installation from FlashFire 0.27

- Click the Red + and choose 'Wipe'

- Ensure System data, 3rd party apps and Dalvik cache are CHECKED

- Click the Red + button and choose 'Flash ZIP/OTA'

- Navigate to and choose the latest Cyanogenmod Zip

- Ensure Auto-mount and Mount /system read/write are UNCHECKED

- Click the Red + button again and choose 'Flash ZIP/OTA'

- Navigate to and choose the latest Open Gapps Zip.

- Ensure Auto-mount and Mount /system read/write are UNCHECKED

- Move "Wipe" to the Top of the order

- Press the big FLASH button.

.... oh no! sometimes i think i am a part of dumb and dumber :( i havee done the factory reset at the system recovery.....doesn't this disable the usb debugging?!?!?!?
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
- Download FireOS Stock Firmware from the amazon website

- Enter Amazon Stock Recovery on your device

- Then sideload the .bin file

- Then you can try to root, then try to install CM-12.1 again
[Fire Original Android Development] RedRon:
OK but is it possible to sideload without usb debugging? The tablet is not found at my pc now?!
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
- Yes

- You need to enter Amazon's stock recovery

- Power off the device

- Hold volume down button while powering on

- In the stock recovery you will see a sideload option
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
I'm going to 'assume' that to upgrade to latest build via twrp is a simple procedure of wiping cache/dalvik and flashing? no need to reflash su or gapps?
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
Yes, wipe cache, dalvik then flash rom and reboot
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
FYI - post title doesn't show in some tools including the official XDA android app (go figure).
[Fire Original Android Development] nguinn97:
That must have been it. It worked this morning.

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That's odd. Good to know.

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Before I use the nuclear option, I figured I might as well ask. After switching out my microSD card for a larger one, MTP doesn't work at all. I switched from MTP to "Charge Only", and it's not letting me switch it back. It tells me that "USB is now disconnected". I'm guessing this has something to do with moving the TWRP folder to a different card. It also doesn't appear to be able to boot into TWRP either.

Am I just going to have to wipe it and try again?
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] CM-12.1 [29 Feb 2016]

You need to adjust one of the config file settings to get that back. One of my first posts was about that issue. I think it is in the slimrom thread. I'll dig it up later if you have trouble finding it.

Found it easier than I thought.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=65002165
[Fire Original Android Development] Signor Rossi:
That is the reason. If you move these apps back to the internal memory, they will stick.

This issue seems to happen only to a few people, try a factory reset, but I doubt it will fix it

Gesendet von meinem Amazon Fire Pad mit Tapatalk @ Cyanogenmod 12.1