yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Thanks. I have to try that out. . .considering creating my own tasker app that my kids can trigger to backup their device. . .not sure I'll automate a restore. . .

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Btw, I like the stock icons for home back and recent. . .is it possible to revert those and still continue with the latest version of slim? Probably going to go back to FireOS tonight so I can try another clean restore. . .to get the restricted profile back.
[Fire Original Android Development] csolanol:
Open Layers Manager app, go to Uninstall Overlays from the left menu, select "SlimMod Navbar" and tap on the bottom right icon. Reboot and it's done.
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Thanks. I guess I didn't find the left menu when I went into the Layers manager. . .was wondering where the actual controls were. . .must have been scrolling too fast.
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Ok. So, now I am confused. . .I thought that restoring the original fire rom would put everything back to a clean install? But after restoring the FireOS 5.1.1 rom, it came up with ADP already enabled? And the PIN (pattern) still intact?

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Ok. So FlashFire gives me this warning when I try to flash. . .

Warning: it has been detected that you may be trying to flash a block-level OTA, but your /system, /vendor, or /oem partition has been modified. This will likely cause the flash to fail!

Why don't I see others posting here about this??
[Fire Original Android Development] lovejoy777:
i use an older version of flashfire, the update doesn't work for me either. also to answer your question, restoring back to stock doesn't wipe your system partition just writes over it, hence it keeps your settings and apps
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Ok. So, is it possible to get back to a clean state? I am trying to figure out how to get back to a rom that will let me create a restricted profile again. I restored back FireOS again and did factory reset. . .to try again. . .trying to decide which rom to go back to. . .slim has been my plan.

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So, are you using v 0.24? or older?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Wipe system partition. There is a risk; if rom doesn't flash properly you may not be able to recover device. Make sure system wipe is the first step in FlashFire sequence.
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Hm. Sounds dangerous. . .but so far I have not been able to create a restricted profile on any ROM since my first flash to slimrom. . .went to CM, then nexus, then been trying to get back to slim. . .but every time the restricted profile is created blank. . .no launcher.
[Fire Original Android Development] lovejoy777:
where does it wipe system partition? mine only says wipe system app data? and only does that.
[Fire Original Android Development] Sn0wT1g3R:
What version of FlashFire are you using? 0.27 is the latest, and has check boxes for choosing what to wipe.
[Fire Original Android Development] lovejoy777:
0.27 has no option that I can see to wipe system partition
[Fire Original Android Development] lovejoy777:
Neither do previous versions. Am i missing something?
[Fire Original Android Development] lovejoy777:
Here's the version I use though, keep it on my sdcard and install after every flash. https://www.dropbox.com/s/e38ryyc0quql9vq/flashfire-0.24.apk?dl=0
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
why would you want to wipe the system partition anyhow?
[Fire Original Android Development] ncaa380:
play store problems

Hey guys I have installed the slimlp with slim gapps with flash fire on my amazon fire 5.1.1 after rooting it and the flash went fine and i signed into google and started downloading apps from the play store and at least 50% of the apps wouldn't install and would give error code 963. so i thought maybe a bad flash so i wiped and reflashed and still get at least 50% failure rate on apps installing from the play store. I tried all tips and advice online from searching including deleting data and cache from google play store and services app to unmounting the sd card and still no help. I have wiped and reflashed the rom and gapps at least 5 times. any advice to help me fix this problem? also wanna say i like the slimlp rom it seems super fast and smooth so far, great job by all involved on it and thanks.:good:
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
I know that I want to go back to a completely clean point and then flash again. I am seeing artifacts of settings left behind when I restore even the FireOS rom and do a factory reset. . .

I want to be able to use restricted profiles. . .I had them setup once on slim, but then tested CM and nexus. . .and since leaving slim earlier, restricted profiles don't get created properly. . .I only get a black screen. . .like no launcher configured. . .
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Have you tried to wipe 'system data'? This is not a comprehensive wipe of the system partition but apparently the best FlashFire can do as of v0.27.

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Agreed - full system wipe is absent if option wording is interpreted literally.
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Yes, I have done the top three wipes every time I have flashed.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Don't have a better suggestion at present. I realize this is frustrating for you. FlashFire is a great tool but still maturing and can't perform all the same functions as a dedicated recovery like TWRP. Perhaps in time someone will come up with a solution to cross flash remnants.
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Thx. Hm. Definitely new to the scene. So, at this point re flashing isn't fixing. I guess I need to figure out how to manually clear out so restricted profile can be installed.
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Ok. It was as I suspected, the restricted profiles are not getting set with a default launcher or something. . .installed Nova and SmartLauncher. . .and after arriving in restricted profile. . .I was asked to pick one. . .once I picked one. . .it seems the profile is acting as normal now. . .

So, is it possible to get the slim launcher to prompt as an option (or other recommended options)? It doesn't show in the list of options. . .Nova seems a bit slower than the default launcher. . .and not sure I want the custom style of smart launcher (but at least I can operate in the restricted profiles again. . .not sure what killed that over the last few days. . .
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Ok. I haven't used layers before. . .I just purchased Tasker to start trying to setup some automation. . .for backing up restricted profile data. . .but when I get the file browser in Tasker, it is so dark I can't read the folder names. . .is this something with Tasker? (first time user) or is this the dark theme I am finding?

Thanks.
[Fire Original Android Development] lovejoy777:
i would guess at the theme. you can make a backup of the current theme in layers manager then remove all installed layers and then try tasker again.
[Fire Original Android Development] csolanol:
Try deleting SlimMod_DocumentsUI.apk from /system/vendor/overlay using a file manager or from Layers Manager app.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
With a potential solution in hand give consideration to pros/cons of the various roms you tried before settling in on a suite of automations and customizations that will likely make it more difficult to switch later. Not recommending one over another, simply stating now is the time to choose.
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
True. I like the most simple personally, which seems to be nexus, but more concerned with long term support for rom.

Any specifics you see needing eval?

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I did the backup and removed all. I can use tasker now. :)

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Thanks. If I go back, I'll check out that specific one. I like the generic theme better in general.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Any concerns regarding long term support of 2015 Fire Nexus rom are misplaced:

- Nexus core by Google (unlikely to be abandoned)

- developer has long standing reputation w/XDA

- common code base across multiple Amazon devices

- minimal modifications in keeping with AOSP theme

Not citing any advantage over other roms. That said, support is certainly not a worry w/Nexus.
[Fire Original Android Development] lovejoy777:
if only we could crack this bloody bootloader/kernel we would have a field day. we are stuck with 5.1.1 and pretty much all development for it has stopped. all the big names are on 6.0+.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Yep - same situation with most android devices. Be happy for root and ability to boot twrp w/5.0.1 bootloader.

While Lollipop development may have slowed it certainly has not stopped with many interesting extensions available via Xposed and other avenues. Ditto for Marshmallow feature/functionality. One can get the best MM 'enhancements' via apps/modules without the accompanying liabilities.
[Fire Original Android Development] ghenxx:
failed on step 1 doh

E:\Users\name\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_adb.img

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.259s]

booting...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.265s

on the device it reads:

USB Transferring...

USB Transmission OK Time:246ms Vel:32151KB/s

I verified that it failed because rebooting into recovery (adb reboot recovery) still has amazon recovery.
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
what system version is on the device?
[Fire Original Android Development] ghenxx:
5.1.1
[Fire Original Android Development] sd_shadow:
twrp doesn't work with 5.1.1

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How to Use FlashFire App to install a Rom
[Fire Original Android Development] ghenxx:
Right. of course. man these original posts are severely lacking info.

Ok so my next step is I'm going to use Flashfire

I was able to sucessfully root and install flashfire using http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695

so now I'm selecting "wipe" and then "flash zip" and selecting the slim rom zip file on the device memory.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
- see CM-12 OP for FlashFire options and sequence; pay close attention to detail - especially final position of 'wipe'

- check "Mount/system read/write" for GAaps only (even though instructions say not to)
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Thanks for the extra details. I don't know who the long timers are since I am new myself around here. In the long term, projects with only one developer are more at risk and as you said it is important to evaluate all the options at the beginning. Good to know Nexus is a solid option.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
[MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] posts source code. If he gets hit by the Fire bus someone can pick up the baton (wow - how to feel loved).
[Fire Original Android Development] Gllmour:
GPS problem on SLimROM

My problem is, that side-loaded navigation app HERE, cant get access to my GPS. When I check the settings it only has a "low batter use" location service. Is somehow possible to manualy give a permission to high accuracy location service? I also have problem with some other side-loaded apps, that they don't have a full location permissions.
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
uh, the 5th gen doesn't even have a GPS module
[Fire Original Android Development] Gllmour:
Wow, that came up as a surprise :)
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
FYI - You can use an external USB or Bluetooth GPS receiver with this device (eg: GlobalSat 05-BU-353-S4). Works fine with most navigation apps.
[Fire Original Android Development] tonyt3rry:
not a fan of the default theme one bit think ill try another rom
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Themes can be easily changed (kinda the point of a theme/layer) but rerom if you must...
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Not a fan of the default theme either. Looks much better to me once I removed it all.
[Fire Original Android Development] tonyt3rry:
I couldn't be bothered messing about when I seen posts about it messing up so I just stuck to cm
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
CM12 also has a LOT of themes ;)
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Currently back on CM evaluating it before I transition my other devices away from FireOS. Can't believe I just see someone posted it doesn't have the SD card uncounted option.
[Fire Original Android Development] lovejoy777:
ok, go for it.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Assuming you meant 'unmount'. This option was removed from CM12 builds (don't recall if it was 12.0 or 12.1) for unknown reasons. A quick search will surface lots of inquires across a wide range of devices. One can only speculate; seems a deliberate action as the was not immediately restored when first reported missing. I don't have a device handy to see if it resurfaced in CM13.

Obviously this is the SlimLP thread so further discussion should move to the CM12.1 thread. However, might be of interest to those contemplating CM.
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
Yep. Will post on CM as well. A reason to check Nexus rom again.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Also assess how important this feature is in routine use. There is little danger if card is not being written to when physically removed.
[Fire Original Android Development] pfoneguy1:
The post now shows the 2.3 discontinued and only mentions downloading the ROM and mini-gapps? Are you still supposed to flash the add on with New build (0.15)?

Unofficial SlimLP 0.15: Feb 06, 2016

slim_mini_gapps.BETA.5.1.build.0.x-20160121.zip

slim_ADD-ON-5.1-MULTI-DPI-20160121.zip (?)﻿
[Fire Original Android Development] csolanol:
No you don't need the add-on. Never has been needed.
[Fire Original Android Development] pfoneguy1:
Thank you!
[Fire Original Android Development] hinciarte:
Hi there! I'll start off by saying that I'm very new to this. I'm a teacher and am looking at, eventually, using these devices in the classroom since they're so affordable. In the meantime, I've purchased a device to "test drive" myself.

I managed to install the SlimLP rom using rootjunky's video/supetools. Everything is working great! I can't believe how different a device it is with this rom. According to the device info, I'm running "Slim-5.1.1.layers.0.15-20160206." This is on a Kindle Fire 7", fifth generation, originally running FireOS 5.1.1.

Two questions:

1) Does Chromecast work on this rom at the moment? I can't get it to recognize my Chromecast, and I can't get it to use MiraCast either (through Cast screen option in top menu).

2) Am I able to create multiple user accounts? I tried yesterday, and after logging in with that user, it was just a black background with only the three navigating buttons at the bottom of the screen. I'm sure I screwed up somewhere in the creation of the user but wanted to double check before trying again.

Thank you so much for your help and for all of your hard work!!!
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
no idea about chromecast

as far as accounts go, I believe that each new user starts with a blank slate so to speak and you have to assign app shortcuts, etc, someone correct me if I'm wrong
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
I am not sure of the cause, but I have been able to resolve the black screen issue by installing another launcher, like Nova. Wish I could use the default launcher, but haven't figured out that yet.
[Fire Original Android Development] hinciarte:
Thank you both for your responses! I will try to install a new launcher and see how that goes.

And just for kicks, I'll try earlier versions of the Chromecast app to see if that makes a difference. I did see something earlier in the thread about Netflix and Chromecast, but it seemed to be only specific to Netflix...
[Fire Original Android Development] pfoneguy1:
The wife had the device plugged in to the computer and switched USB to charge. Now I can find no way to get it recognized by the computer and I can't find USB settings to switch back to connect with computer?

Is there no ability to switch back if someone checks USB charge only?

The flashfire app disappeared as well? I don't get it?
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
I feel your pain.

See my resolution in post #697:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65002165&postcount=697
[Fire Original Android Development] pfoneguy1:
Pain- ITA

They put a menu up that gives you normal USB options and if you use it, it permanently disables USB debugging with no way to return?

How about a darn warning posted on Post #1? :p

I am not savvy enough to apply that fix.

I guess this device is now static.

:mad:
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
I agree, there should be a GUI way to get that reversed. . .I am new to Android. . .and that was one of the first things I did as well. . .not knowing there wasn't a way back. Is this problem unique to this ROM? I thought it was a generic Android issue. . .

Sorry you don't feel you can fix this issue. . .
[Fire Original Android Development] pfoneguy1:
I guess I am more savvy than I thought, lol.

The apps you recommended did not work out for me? But.... I tried Root File Explorer (iTorrent) and Quick Edit Text Editor. I found persist.sys.usb.config and edited as you posted. At first the comp would not recognize the device, not sure what was wrong I wasted an hour going back and forth until it dawned on me to just reboot my comp and boom it found the device and I added fireflash back. Wiped and reflashed the ROM and everything seems okay.

Thanks a bunch for bringing that to my attention!

Wouldn't be so bad if you could install a custom recovery.
[Fire Original Android Development] wulfie66:
could always make a backup via flashfire and keep flashfire apk on your external sd ;)
[Fire Original Android Development] kramalot:
Chromecast working here with no problems. Netflix too except occasional reboots while its casting.
[Fire Original Android Development] hinciarte:
What build of SlimLP are you using? And what version of Chromecast! This is encouraging--thanks!

Also: out of curiosity, are you able to cast your entire screen, or just certain apps?
[Fire Original Android Development] kramalot:
Latest slim and Chromecast (1.13.15) and all works as it should inc. Screen cast.
[Fire Original Android Development] pfoneguy1:
So each time you use FireFlash the app is removed, I lost the app again when I reflashed this ROM? Doing something wrong?

Really shouldn't lose adb/usb connectivity functionality in that manner, I think I will just go back to stock root and delete much of the bloat using TiBack up. Not too enamored with the UI on this ROM and I read elsewhere the layers feature can cause soft bricks?

I wish I would have known to stop the update to 5.1.1. I was not even intending on Rooting or flashing a custom ROM, until I found the stock OS garbage and I was going to send it back. Then I ran across the ability to Root and that there were custom ROMs available and thought what the heck. Maybe the RR ROM, but that seem like it may be even more precarious trying to flash it over 5.1.1?

All said, I do very much appreciate those who have invested their time in bringing this ROM to us.

:)
[Fire Original Android Development] csolanol:
You can go back to stock ui unistalling all overlays from layers manager app that is built in the rom. Layers system works ok but themers doesn't support mdpi devices like this anymore. That's the reason for bootloops or themes not working as it should.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
At present there are (5) primary roms for the 2015 Fire:

- FireOS

- SlimLP

- CM 12.1

- Nexus

- RRMix

Each has it's own personality, pros, cons and quirks. The UI concern you describe is an characteristic of SlimLP layers (default configuration) which can be easily tweaked. Or you can try one of the other ROMs. FireOS is (by design) the most restrictive of the bunch even when rooted and all gussied up with GAaps, Xposed, etc. Suggest your considerations fall deeper on the list in roughly the order presented.
[Fire Original Android Development] gdroid666:
i'm also a noob

i bought this device with the express purpose of using it to screen mirror and to use it with chromecast after rooting an flashing a custom rom

i have rooted and flashed resurrection remix on 5.1.1 with RJ supertool and flashfire and installed xposed framework without problem

i have also got youtube casting working with my 2014 bravia miracast enabled tv

and i have got an app called "web video caster" working with my bravia tv

works great for streaming movies to the tv

i am also disappointed that the screencast(miracast) option does not work in the top menu, it does not work on resurrection rom either ,it will not see my bravia TV or my microsoft wireless display adapter

i have not tried chromecast yet ,my updated version chromecast is still in the box i have not tested it yet but i assume it should work since casting works with youtube and my smart tv

there is also an option for chromecast casting in the web video caster app

would be nice if we could get a custom rom that supported full screen mirroring though

casting web videos and youtube work so casting apps like NF amazon video,hulu or whatever should not be a problem since it is not an OS specific feature ,just full screen casting will not work

EDIT: if anyone knows of an app that will do what web video caster does but will work with a microsoft wireless display adapter let me know please,

i think the web video caster app i have is using the DLNA in the sony tv and not the built in miracast wifi to stream the video

but it casts to a variety of different devices and tv's and chromecast but just not a MS wireless display adapter, miracast, WiDi reciever

oh and the web cast app does not let you pause rewind or FF at least not with the stream links i was using from solarmovie might work with other types of video
[Fire Original Android Development] t3chwizard:
The default theme looks great IMO. [MENTION=4375260]diegocr[/MENTION] [MENTION=2511007]csolanol[/MENTION] [MENTION=4410674]lovejoy777[/MENTION] please do not disable it, instead add an option to do so, so those who want to disable it can do so freely.
[Fire Original Android Development] csolanol:
Not planning to remove it. The option get stock ui is there using layers manager app.
[Fire Original Android Development] Noelvh:
SlimLP 5.1.1 gmail back background and black text

Hello,

I have just flashed the newer 5.1.1 Slim on my Fire 7 5th gen, and now Gmail gives me a black background, and black text. This is very hard for me to use the tablet to send email from. Any idea on how to change this. I did switch to Nova launcher and this fixed the issue for a few day but then it came back.

I have done as clean as a flash as i could with a full wipe then install of the rom.

Thanks in advance.

Wes
[Fire Original Android Development] mbholm:
I believe you are running into issues with the new dark theme layers. I also had an app where I couldn't read the text. All was good after I completely removed all layers using the layer manager. . .try that and you should be good.
[Fire Original Android Development] Noelvh:
Worked like a charm.

Now this is back to being the best ROM I have used on the Frie 7.

Wes
[Fire Original Android Development] shawnsac2000:
This rom works great no complaints :) I think I found a bug, it might not be, I don't know if this is a bug. After installing my normal apps, for some reason I get a error 505 when trying to install Google play games and Mortal Kombat X. I tried 3 different Gapps and 2 different roms.