yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Original Android Development] nguinn97:
Unfortunately I don't have root currently. Is there a way to get root without ADB/MTP? I have access to a microSD card reader or preferably USB.
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
try xda labs app

link in my signature
[Fire Original Android Development] nguinn97:
I think I may have figured it out. I got SuperSU installed, but am having trouble updating the SuperSu binary. What should I do now?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Thanks!! Interesting metaphor; have to tinker with it. Unfortunately, labs variant also omits post title. I'll submit a suggestion.

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- don't need SuperSU to enable root on CM12.x

- settings->developer options->root access
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
my bad, I was thinking thread title
[Fire Original Android Development] nguinn97:
Thanks guys. I got it working again.
[Fire Original Android Development] mi7chy:
Flashfire and TWRP upgrade have different behaviors? Originally tried Flashfire to update but lost root. Since losing root I could no longer use Flashfire. Fortunately, was able to resort to TWRP to flash ROM, supersu and gapps to get it functional again. Clarification on upgrading instructions would be helpful.
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
- The instructions are on the OP, did you follow them?

- CM has root built in in the form of privacy guard.

- I would recommend flashfire users to stick to the built in root and not use supersu
[Fire Original Android Development] mi7chy:
Followed the instructions to use TWRP with Supersu for new 5.0.0 install then Flashfire for upgrade which ended up losing Supersu root and enabling root in CM12.1 developer options did nothing. TWRP seems to be more reliable for upgrading.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
- I have used both (same device) numerous times with favorable outcomes

- SuperSU adds a layer of complexity that is not required with CM

- be sure to use latest version of FlashFire (>0.26) for best results

- both approaches have pros/cons/risks; use the tool you feel most comfortable with and be sure to follow latest guidance found in thread op
[Fire Original Android Development] :
Had problem installing gapps like some others here. Tried many versions of gapps, many reinstalls of CM, nothing was working to get the play store to show up.

Solution: Removed external SD card, installed gapps from internal storage, all went fine.

Make sure to wipe dalvik to be safe during this process.

Please update first post to indicate that users may need to do this if they're attempting to install from external SD.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Great guidance and definitely worth a shot. Another solution is to flash GAaps seperate from rom and select 'mount /system read-write'. Also recommend wiping cache + dalvik (only!). As always use a small GAaps package (suggest nano) and then add additional Google properties of interest via the Play Store.
[Fire Original Android Development] homelol:
Hello.

I'm new here, thanks ggow for your efforts in this port. Recently I bought an SD 64GB and although the tablet detects the SD fine when I move an app to the SD and reboots the tablet apps disappear besides that in Settings-> Storage do not show the graphs of the SD only the bar with free space. I'm doing anything wrong? Thanks.

:fingers-crossed:
[Fire Original Android Development] Webern:
Friend of mine has this; moving apps to sd actually uninstalls them.
[Fire Original Android Development] alcuin:
Is anyone else able to download videos using amazon videos using the cm12 rom, or is the download option blocked if the app detects a custom rom? I see the download on stock fireos, but not with custom rom, so just wanted to make sure it wasnt some configuration I did. I saw one post that seems like someone is able to get it to work on this rom, but not sure. Thanks.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64420996&postcount=927
[Fire Original Android Development] mmurphmsu:
Use the app in the Play store called Link2SD. I use it and don't have any issues.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
I don't get the download option on any of my rooted android devices - some with the original rom. Hard to identify videos eligible for download since I don't own any of the other 'compatible' devices (short list). Prime member running latest Underground app. Frustrating lack of information from Amazon and in user forums on underlying requirements for download. Streaming works fine.
[Fire Original Android Development] KLit75:
google play services has stopped

I flashed the 2/29 update on my wife's kindle with open gapps nano. Far as I know it was working fine before but now play services stops keep popping up. So much I really can't do much. It'll stop for a little bit then the pop up keeps occurring. I followed the directions in the op for upgrading BUT just read within the thread that flashfire users should use built-in su. I don't think that's the issue since it was working fine on the previous build. I'm really hoping for the quick fix or quick attempts. I wasn't sure shed like the ROM so I never got around to backing it up.
[Fire Original Android Development] Dread This Day:
Did you wipe dalvik and cache before flashing GAPPS? If not, reflash and try it.
[Fire Original Android Development] RedRon:
i never had such issues with my many smartphones but this tablet let me feel like a noob :(

I can connect it to the pc and start the amazon stock recovery but it is not possible to load the driver...therefor i amnot able to push the image rom amazon to the tablet's internal storage.
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
- You don't push the image in this case

- You need to select the sideload option in the recovery

- Then use the following command to sideload the image from you PC

adb sideload update-kindle-full_ford-37.5.4.1_user_541112720.bin

- Apart from the sideload feature there is no other adb functionality available from Amazon's stock recovery
[Fire Original Android Development] RedRon:
There is no sideload option.... i am a bit confused now *gg*
[Fire Original Android Development] Doggy77:
Use "apply update from ADB". This is the sideload mode.

Greets,

Doggy77
[Fire Original Android Development] RedRon:
That's what i tried before. If i enter tis option i get the message:

"Now send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>"...

... oooh that's not the name of the file i hae to transfer, it's the adb command ...... *rofl*....sorry guys!!
[Fire Original Android Development] RedRon:
It's working now....thank you for your patience *ackward*
[Fire Original Android Development] Doggy77:
One more reason to go away from FireOS:

http://www.dailydot.com/politics/amazon-encryption-kindle-fire-operating-system/

Thank you so much, ggow! Awesome work!

Greets,

Markus "Doggy77" Seifert
[Fire Original Android Development] knwatkins:
Hi all, firstly I'd like to thank the devs for such an awesome job.

I've recently bought two Fires and have installed CM12.1 on one and the other is still running the Fire OS launcher.

One thing I have noticed is that the app icons on CM12.1 seem a little 'fuzzy' and blurred around the edges compared to the Fire OS one. Has anyone else experienced this? I've tried playing with the DPI settings but it doesn't help.
[Fire Original Android Development] :
This is stable? I need to flash it on my mother's tablet.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Panel on this device has asymmetrical (not perfectly round) pixels which is unusual. Guessing FireOS handles that better than custom roms.

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Yes. Be sure to read up on flashing options as getting the rom+GAaps installed is the biggest challenge (for some). CM build itself is rock solid.
[Fire Original Android Development] jboxer:
I am running the Jan 4th, 2016 version of this CM 12.1. I find it so stable I have no need to ever flash it again or update it. I am very happy with it.
[Fire Original Android Development] KLit75:
Before? No I wiped dalvik cache after flashing gapps. I'll try a reflash. Thanks
[Fire Original Android Development] MikeTheDog:
Try downloading a different launcher either the Google now launcher or Nova. My opinion either one is way better than stock Amazon launcher.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
In terms of icon fidelity GNL or Nova do not offer a significantly different experience over the stock CM launcher (Trebuchet).
[Fire Original Android Development] KLit75:
I'm quoting you but really anyone with a solution can answer. What's the precise order for flashing an update? Last time I

1. Flash cm

2.wipe dalvik and cache

3. Flash open gapps nano

4. Reboot

Not as severe but I still got Google app crashing and play services once in awhile. Ran perfect before.

Should I add a 5th step and wipe dalvik cache a second time before rebooting?
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
so I installed this updated several days ago as an update, wiped cache and dalvik, all was good, even supersu binaries updated just fine. now today supersu asks to update binaries again but this time it fails when trying to use 'normal' mode since this tablet doesn't have twrp built in :( anyone got any suggestions on how to successfully update supersu binaries?
[Fire Original Android Development] jboxer:
You don't need supersu as root is built into the rom. Go into settings and click Android version repeated times until you have developer options. Then go into developer options and turn root on. It is off by default.
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
got root enabled (apps and adb) but if you try something like root checker, it fails, I assume this is normal?
[Fire Original Android Development] jboxer:
Did you reboot after enabling root? Reboot is required. Any root amp should then be able to detect root.
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
google play didnt install

apologoes if this appears twice/

i successfully installed cm 12 via flashfire howevere when it loads up i do not have the google play store even though i also told it to flash that. now that i have cm 12 installed how do i go about getting google play store loaded onto it as well?

UPDATE:

i tried to restore it to factory via sideloading the firmware back on as per root junkys instructions and now my device wont turn on at all, not even in recovery
[Fire Original Android Development] KLit75:
I'm still getting play services error after adding 2 wipes (one after cm, one after gapps). I'm not using the built in su because when I installed it I didn't see that flashfire users should use it, but I don't think thats the issue since there were no crashes before I updated. Is there a specific gapps people are using? I have the latest nano from yesterday. Thanks
[Fire Original Android Development] yochananmarqos:
DISCLAIMER: SuperSU is not supported.

Enable CM Superuser first, then flash SuperSU. I had no problems updating from 2.52 beta to 2.65 stable via the Play Store using the normal method. TWRP has nothing to do with it.

Which Gapps did you flash? I used Micro Open Gapps which is the limit as this wee lil' tablet won't take anything larger.
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
i used 5.1 stock because thats what came up when i clicked the gapps download link to go with cm 12
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Stock is too large for this device; go with nano (core components) and then add individual Google apps via the Play Store once active.
[Fire Original Android Development] yochananmarqos:
Stock is too large, so it failed as there wasnt enough space in /system. Did you read the OP before diving in?
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
i did read it but i must have read too fast. also now i have a bigger issue. i followed root junkys instruction to restore it to factory amazon via sideload, i hit restart and it shut off and now it wont come back on at all even in recovery mode
[Fire Original Android Development] Dread This Day:
Pretty sure at this point you either need a fresh install, meaning you wipe system, cache, and dalvik, flash ROM, flash GAPPS, profit, or just try singularly uninstalling and reinstalling Google play services.
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
which filename did you use?

what bootloader version was on the device?
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
i was running version 5.1.1 and i used file name " update-kindle-37.5.2.2_user_522053820 from rootjunkys site as the latest firmware
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
except that isn't latest see index

[Index]Amazon Fire 7" - 5th Gen-2015
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
well thats probably why it didnt work but now how do i get the issue of not even being able to get into recovery mode solved? or is my tablet ruined forever?
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
no known fix

if still covered by the warranty, send back to Amazon
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
i didnt get a warranty on it so i guess i just have to buy a new one i might just save my money up and get a real android tablet
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
warranty is included, it's only like 60 days though
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
correction to my statement, i didnt get extended warranty and iv had it well over 60 days
[Fire Original Android Development] KLit75:
Might try the latter since its not my tablet and not entirely sure how tb will do restoring her data. If you wouldn't mind sharing, what version of play services do you have?
[Fire Original Android Development] Dread This Day:
You can see my version as listed in the attached screenshot, and Titanium Backup will work just fine. Just make fresh backups of any and everything the tablet owner would want to save, make sure the backups are being saved to external storage as if they were on internal they'd be wiped.
[Fire Original Android Development] KLit75:
Hangs on initial setup...

Disregard the title. I've sorted out that part but would like some verification. There seems to be some discrepancy between the op flashfire install and what I'm getting as I sift through the thread...

1. What gapps are people flashing (date?) with 2/29 update and how are they flashing it?

--flash cm then reboot and flash gapps separately?

--mount system when flashing gapps?

***I do this quite a bit and rarely encounter issues like this unless the gapps package I flashed is incompatible with the ROM build. The prior build had zero issues which makes me think I'm doing something wrong but I'm confused because I didn't do anything different.
[Fire Original Android Development] freeze21:
gapps not installing

I have never used flashfire before. I successfully flashed cyanogen, but when i flash the gapps, it appears they install correctly, but then they don't show up after reboot. I don't see any errors in the install log. I am flashing them from a folder called /roms on the internal storage. Any ideas?

file is

open_gapps-arm-5.1-nano-20160306.zip
[Fire Original Android Development] Dread This Day:
I wipe /system, /cache, and /dalvik. Then flash ROM, then flash GAPPS, then reboot. Also, try using pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.1-20150315-signed.zip, I'm sure if you Google it you'll find it easily. That's how I flash and what I flashed, zero issues, except for one I had while trying to flash but it was unrelated.

Also, no, don't mount /system.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
There have been numerous issues reported using FlashFire with recent Open GAaps releases with no definitive solutions. Some have reported success using the 'mount \system read-write' option. Recommend wiping cache/dalvik (only - don't include any other partion) before flashing GAaps. If that does not work you may want to hunt down another GAaps package.
[Fire Original Android Development] KLit75:
I ended up just installing fire nexus--hassle free flash. Its what I run on mine. I just figured CM is easier for most people to use. Took me about an hour to restore everything and set up some common tweaks with gravitybox but its done. I usually don't mess with other people's devices. Somehow I should've known I'd run into unexpected issues. Thanks for assistance though!
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
Ok so amazon is sending me a free replacement im going to attempt this again however im seeing posts about gapps not working right through flashfire. if i flash cm 12 and gapps, and for some reason gapps doesnt flash properly, how do i go about flashing gapps seperatly while aready on cm 12?

this time i intend to use the gapps ARM 5.1 nano package instead of stock gapps. and also download the lastest firmware straight from amazon in case i need to restore it
[Fire Original Android Development] :
remove sd card, then flash gapps.
[Fire Original Android Development] ldeveraux:
For those having issues with gapps, I didn't even bother installing them. I was having so many problems with them, I just installed each app on demand from the play store. Takes a little longer but works 100%.
[Fire Original Android Development] jboxer:
You need at least a minimal installation of gapps for the Play store to work.
[Fire Original Android Development] ldeveraux:
Do you? I thought the rom came with services and the store? Maybe I did flash the pico version then. I'm an idiot, sorry!
[Fire Original Android Development] jboxer:
Nope. CM is not allowed to include any Google apps. It is an agreement they made with Google a long time ago. The agreement was that gapps could not be distributed with CM and had to be available separately from other sources (pulled from user's devices). When I flashed CM on my Fire I also flashed Pico Gapps and then went from there.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
I try not to recommend one ROM over another (everyone has their preferences) unless there is a clear use case. That said Nexus has been a hassle free experience on two different device types over numerous upgrade cycles. Maybe I just got lucky. GAaps installs/updates via FlashFire on CM seem especially problematic for some while others have no issues.

With many roms to choose from I currently run Nexus on an unlocked HDX and CM12 on a 2015 Fire. I choose CM on the 2015 because it works 'out of the box' with minimal tweaking which is the goal for a secondary device. I do have Nexus installed on another 2015 for testing purposes.
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
how do i flash it without having the SD card in? when i got cm 12 installed successfully before (without gapps) i saw no apps built in that would alow root or flashing so once cm 12 is running what do i use to flash gapps?
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
I'm going to 'assume' that you're using 5.1.1 and have to use flashfire. make sure that you're trying to flash the nano version of gapps, it should take just fine from your sd card. you CAN put it on your internal and flash it via flashfire as well
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
yes its on 5.1.1 and i intend to use the nano gapps however iv seen issues with other people even using nano and it not taking so my question was more about how to get gapps on via cm 12, not the fire os, in the event that gapps fails to take. cm 12 doesn;t come with flashfire from what i seen and if gapps doesnt take then i have no app store access to download seperatly.
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
cm has a built in file browser, just download the flashfire apk file, put it on your sd card or internal and use the file manager to 'install' it ;)
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
ok will deffinetly do it that way but flashfire requires root access so how to i gain root on cm 12 or is that baked in already?
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
go to settings/about phone, tap on build number several times until you unlock developer mode, then go into dev mode and enable root ;)
[Fire Original Android Development] Mysteko:
alright thanks! seems amazon goofed with the shipping so im gona have to wait longer than expected to get my new fire but i will deffinetly check back in when it arives and let you al know if i succeded or need help
[Fire Original Android Development] Doggy77:
Please don't foget to mention the reboot. It was always needed on my devices to enable root correctly. Has also caused a lot of questions of users in this thread.

Best regards,

Markus "Doggy77" Seifert
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
New Laptop

- It may be a little while before any new builds arrive

- I'm in the process of setting up my new machine

- Running xubuntu 14.04/15.10/16.04, I have a problem where the processor is been throttled down while under load to a quarter of it's speed capacity (800MHz - 1000MHz).

- The processor is a Skylake 6700k @ 4.0 GHz so it should be a beast once fully operational.

EDIT:

- Processor seems to operate correctly under Windows 10 - ramping up to 4.2 GHZ under full load.

- Must be a problem of support in the linux kernel or Xubuntu OS
[Fire Original Android Development] HughJeffner:
I have several of these (5.1.1) I would like to deploy so I want to try to streamline the process. If I were to use Flashfire to back-up a working and fully configured to my liking CM12 could I restore it on a different device? My gut tells me this wouldn't work.
[Fire Original Android Development] freeze21:
Thanks.

I tried pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.1-20150315-signed.zip and it worked fine.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
I wouldn't go there. You *might* have success with a more robust tool like Titanium.
[Fire Original Android Development] delfi5:
Hi,

I installed the latest version of CM12.1 and Gapps pico with FlashFire following the guide of the first post, but after installation I have not found the google play store. How do I install it?

I used to install supertools FlashFire, but if after installing CM12 and Gapps installed google play with supertools the google play services do not work. How can I do?

Thank you very much

Edit: This evening at home I try with a fresh install and use Gapps pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.1-20150315-signed.zip
[Fire Original Android Development] razlack:
I have installed this ROM and it looks good. The only issue I have is that I cant mute the on screen clicks and noises when unlocking the tablet. The volume seems to work fine for movies tho.

Any suggestions?

Edit: Ignore me. I'm and idiot! Sorted now
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
That worked?
[Fire Original Android Development] delfi5:
Yes!

With:

latest firmware ford on first post and

Gapps pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.1-20150315-signed.zip (using FlashFire 0.27)

while the latest version of Gapps (20160307) not work
[Fire Original Android Development] ldeveraux:
Yup this was it, backed up with tb, factory reset, reinstalled rom, restored apps and data. Took a while, but my defaults finally stick. Thanks again!
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Seems to be an increasingly common problem with recent Open GAaps (automated) builds. Best look elsewhere for GAaps packages until Open GAaps get their act together.
[Fire Original Android Development] delfi5:
Thank you very much for your support
[Fire Original Android Development] AwlsomeAlex:
CM 13.0?

Is there any chance of seeing CM-13 being released by you anytime soon?:confused:
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Not unless the bootloader (and kernel) can be unlocked.
[Fire Original Android Development] mattvirus:
only issue I've seen after installing today is that WatchESPN requires "software rendering" to be enabled in the app.
[Fire Original Android Development] Joshmccullough:
What about ext3/4 SD card formatting, do those work with this ROM?