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[Fire Android Development] kingcrab:
I've been trying SuperTool repeatedly, without success. Developer, inknown apps enabled, ADB and fastboot working, but Kingroot shows no root. KR gets to 31% and reports failure. The device came with 5.1.1, but updated to 5.1.2 (March 31, 2016). When enabling WiFi, at request of Kingroot, the device downloads 5.14 but does not install. Factory reset returns device to 5.1.2.

Noticed that Kingroot refers to 5.1.1 when attempting to root, though device is on 5.1.2.

I have been able to push APKs to the device. Did that to try newer Kingroot (4.93), but that didn't succeed at root either.

Help?
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Devices that self (OTA) update to FireOS 5.1.2 often can not be rooted. Reloading 5.1.2 fixes the problem.

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485 -> post #3
[Fire Android Development] kingcrab:
Thanks. I'll give that a try and report back with my success or failure.
[Fire Android Development] bplzip:
Was going to order tangerine on last day of $39.99 sale but ordered black after reading your post. Wanted 5.1.1 and received 5.1.1 today. Thanks for the heads-up:good:
[Fire Android Development] atroph:
FWIW I ordered a Black and Blue one during the $39.99 sale and the black came with 5.1.2 and the blue with 5.1.3 installed. About to roll back to 5.1.2 and attempt this tool.

Edit: all is well!

Thanks!
[Fire Android Development] Jyveafk:
Can you confirm which 5.1.2 you downloaded/installed please? I've tried numerous times, /think/ I've got the right 5.1.2, it's showing in the 'update' part as 5.1.2, but kingroot simply wan't install. I've cleared cache/factory reset, re adb sideloaded, but just won't root. (also just got my Fire a couple of days ago, came with 5.1.2.1)

*edit. Well, after rebooting over and over, reloading, I unplugged the USB cable, removed it from 'home' and relaunched and it went straight in. Cheers everyone.
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Notes to future readers:

- at present sideloading 5.1.2 just prior to root attempt increases success rate

- don't register device w/Amazon prior to rooting

- keep WiFi off until requested by Kingroot

- simple is better: disconnect cables, eject SD card, don't sideload extraneous apps, reboot prior to trying Kingroot

- factory resets, cache clearing, etc are largely ineffective
[Fire Android Development] atroph:
I ran into a problem where google services blocked the install of king root. I clean wiped and started over with a fresh adb sideload. Once done with google store install I made sure to decline google's request to monitor app activity (or something like that.)

It took king root a few times to take, but it eventually did.

The tab with 5.1.3 installed was the easiest and went smooth a silk. Adb sideload downgrade and followed the tool instructions.

The tab with 5.1.2 installed was a little more finicky and was the one I side loaded twice before it was happy.

I am on Linux Ubuntu 14.04 if that makes any difference.
[Fire Android Development] Alaxmofo:
Need help

Im new to my kindle and have rooted androids b4 I need help I have a kindle fire with fire os 5.1.4 and want to make it an android tablet??
[Fire Android Development] atroph:
Downgrade to 5.1.2 via adb sideload and use automated tool in first post.

Use flashfire to load ROM of your choice.

Follow instructions carefully for your firmware version.
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Refer to index for additional material. Fire devices are not your typical Android gizmo. Read and ask questions before acting. Good luck.

Note: corrected link

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485
[Fire Android Development] atroph:
Is there an index for the standard 7" Fire 5th Gen?

The link you provided goes to the Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" (3rd Gen/2013) index which could lead to confusion to newer users.

Perhaps this one is a little more relevant: http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3205441
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Sorry - quick fingers grabbed the wrong index. Corrected original post and I included proper link below.

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485
[Fire Android Development] Alaxmofo:
Help

getting adb server is out of date killing... device '(null)' not found
[Fire Android Development] atroph:
Google it!

I had the same issue on my Ubuntu box.

Found a quick fix on Ubuntu forums that got my adb up to date and went on flashing.

Worst case download the latest android SDK.
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Thank you! 80% of the questions posted in these forums can be partially or fully resolved by this simple guidance. In many cases the answers also reside within XDA but Google (or the search engine of your choice) is far more effective than the imbedded XDA search tool.
[Fire Android Development] spedinfargo:
Great instructions! Was able to follow and get everything done without much difficulty.

Quick question: is there an easy way to uninstall the pre-installed Amazon apps? I'm thinking things like Goodreads, FreeTime, Amazon Music, etc. etc.

Thanks.

Edit: found this which I think will work: http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/adb-shell-pm-hide-bloat-amazon-t3221466

Edit 2: nope, that doesn't seem to work (as doesn't "pm disable"). pm hide gets me a {newline}1| instead of a "true". pm disable gets me a "permission denial" error.

Edit 3: gerp, I needed to do an "su" before trying it. Rookie.
[Fire Android Development] asmad:
Download titanium backup from the play store. (Free version) It will enable you to backup and uninstall any app on the tablet. Be careful not to delete anything important.

It's worthwhile backing up an app before removing it as then it can be easily restored if you want / need it.
[Fire Android Development] Alaxmofo:
Trouble

Sucessfully sideloaded firmware 5.1.2 and rooted and also install google play store etc. But for some reason when i go to flash rom+ gapps with flashfire it bricks and i have to sideload the firmware again... Help?
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Which rom? Which gaaps? What FlashFire options (if any)? Wipe included? Most rom OPs have flashing guidance. If nothing else try to flash the rom first then add a modest (pico, micro, mini) gaaps package in a subsequent run.
[Fire Android Development] Alaxmofo:
Slimlp 5.1.1 and slim mini gapps... Wipe was included... Will try rom first then gapps

---------- Post added at 09:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 PM ----------

Just did flash the rom and fire logo showed up instead of slim rom i dont know what im doing wrong

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Found the solution here (http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-flashfire-app-to-install-rom-t326983.) thank you all for the help and the tool.
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Glad you found the solution; not sure the above link is the one you intended (seems to point to unrelated material)
[Fire Android Development] mada360:
I'm having issues trying to install a different rom. I got my fire a few months ago, it arrived as version 5.1.4 and I downgraded to 5.1.2 to get root etc... Root appears to work for most apps however Flashfire using version .30 fails to open and the latest from the play store just says it is unable to get root without requesting root access.

Trying to use TWRP 2.8.7 using fastboot boot TWRP_fire_2.8.7.... failes also with the error remote: unknown command.

Any help would be great, i've been looking for a good few hours and keep going around in circles
[Fire Android Development] zerbey:
TWRP will only work on 5.0.x devices. To get FlashFire to work, first replace KingRoot with SuperSU.
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
...and upgrade to v0.50 or better. v0.30 had some notable issues including reproducible in-flight failures with bad outcomes. v0.31 up addressed those issues with additional capability/stability added in higher revs.
[Fire Android Development] m00head:
Here is the correct link - it was truncated causing it to go to a completely different thread:

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-flashfire-app-to-install-rom-t3269839
[Fire Android Development] WLShafor:
Is there a root out there for people running Amazon OS 5.1.4 ?
[Fire Android Development] Alaxmofo:
No

Downgrade via adb sideloading 5.1.2
[Fire Android Development] paarkhi:
KingRoot V4.8.2 doesn't root Fire on 5.1.2, tried several times and even rebooted the device, please suggest

Thanks
[Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
try reflashing 5.1.2 in recovery

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don't sign in to Amazon
[Fire Android Development] fmc000:
And try a newer version, 4.8.2 is quite old and 4.9.2 worked for me.
[Fire Android Development] Hymix:
I was on 5.1.2, did a factory reset, still on 5.1.2, tried Kingroot versions 4.8.2, 4.9.2, 4.9.3, none of them will allow the rooting to go past 30%....
[Fire Android Development] zerbey:
You may be at 5.1.2.1, check the first post for the correct version.
[Fire Android Development] Hymix:
Thanks for the tip. Not sure why the device showed 5.1.2 but after downgrading to 5.1.2 I was able to root successfully. Thanks again :good:
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Trailing digit does not show in 'about' dialog (thanks, Amazon).
[Fire Android Development] Dr.loa:
First time in leaving a message on here. Shout out to and all parties involved in rooting of the Kindle paperweight. Not a misspell. It took me about month to finally get it right. The only key note I couldn't ge figure out withoutan dreadful amount of digging was the code input. To all who couldn't figure out the side load............ shift right click on the file containing the adb batchfile, or the actual adb itself, scroll to command window optionn then type in the prompt the name of the downgrade file. It will take roughly 15 mind for the to complete. And for the Kingroot to stick, remember to give it permission in the accessibility options before starting the root. I got it to root first try. You guys are amazing at what you do and thank you all for your time and knowledge, breaking the burden of funneled options and crap selections.
[Fire Android Development] Bilfflip2112:
Thanks for everyone for their help in the thread. I'm having an issue with my Kindle 5th Gen. Came with 5.1.4 FW on it. I downgraded to 5.1.2 successfully. I was able to run RootJunkys tool and Kingroot successfully and successfully roooted the device. I was able to install Google Play store and removal of ads took two tries with RootJunkys tool. I also blocked OTA updates.

I customized everything and downloaded apps from Google Play. A few days go by and everything was running flawlessly.

I put the device in airplane mode at one point and then took it off and the device rebooted automatically and goes into "optimizing system storage and applications" over and over. I can't it to stop optimizing, I even left it for 30 minutes. I'm wondering if it is trying to apply 5.1.4 somehow, even though I blocked updates.

Any ideas? I'd hate to have to re-install everything.
[Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
guessing only option is to restore 5.1.2 firmware with stock recovery

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-7in-2015-5th-gen-t3285294
[Fire Android Development] ipdev:
Boot into system recovery and try;

wipe cache partition

reboot system now

I have used this once or twice with stock and custom roms.

(I went a step further and ran wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache on mine to see what would happen. ?)

I am back to initial start screen for lp-fire-nexus-rom-ford-20160615. (Mine is running 5.1.1 firmware.)
[Fire Android Development] Bilfflip2112:
I was hoping that wasn't the only option.....

Thanks for the recommendation, I tried it but unfortunately it didn't fix the issue. It cleared the partition successfully but when it booted up it went right back to optimizing :confused:

I hope when I load 5.1.2 again and root it that I don't have this issue in the future. I'd hate to not have the Google play store.

BTW, does anyone know if the Google Play store has an option to see all the downloads you made? So when I do reinstall it, it will show all the applications I downloaded previously?
[Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Install a custom rom like Nexus, and don't look back

menu/my apps and games /all
[Fire Android Development] ipdev:
Deleted.
[Fire Android Development] Bilfflip2112:
Thanks guys! I'll take a look at custom roms, hope it isn't too challenging. I actually don't mind the Amazon OS too much, I just don't like how locked down it is only allowing Silk, Amazon app store, etc.

I'll check out Nexus and see what that's all about.

Also, I performed the factory reset and wiped the device. Interestingly enough, it retained some settings such as no ads on screen and it looks like the Settings>Device Options>System update is blocked since I am unable to get into it. So that must mean that I am still blocking OTA updates.
[Fire Android Development] ipdev:
Glad to hear. Flashing custom roms are not that complicated. Like you noted, read up before you do.

(Best of luck ?)
[Fire Android Development] Norapapa:
Im on 5.1.4 i need only Playstore without root. Can i use the supertool.
[Fire Android Development] SteaveO2:
Brand New 5.0.0 won't go into fastboot and supertool doesn't work

Hi, I had a brand new black friday deal Amazon Fire 7" 2015 tablet laying around and wanted to put AOSP on it. I turned it on, selected English, and then skipped setup so that it wouldn't have a data connection to update. The FireOS version says 5.0.0. When trying to boot into fastboot mode it shows the blackscreen with "=> FASTBOOT mode. . ." and just hangs there.

I am on Windows 10 and I've tried to use the supertool to install the drivers. I don't remember exactly what it says but the supertool gives some kind of error 4 times on loading, then goes to the main screen. The driver installation check tools do not work at all, it shows the same error at each step. I have been able to use the automated 15 second adb/fastboot driver tool and it goes without issue. I can open a command prompt and send the "adb devices" command and get back the serial number and device, so the adb driver works at least, but the supertool won't recognize it.

I've also tried to send the fastboot check command where it says "waiting for devices" and manually powered down, unplugged, plugged back in, it reboots into normal mode and it still just says "waiting for devices".

Is this a problem with Windows 10, FireOS 5.0.0, or am I missing something? Do I need to somehow update the FireOS to something newer?

Thanks!
[Fire Android Development] Realest_Negus:
How were you able to downgrade? I'm currently on 5.1.4 and I can't revert to the old firmware
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67715621&postcount=16

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Almost certainly a Windows driver issue. See post below. Be sure to delete all existing drivers while the device is connected before attempting to install new ones. Always a bit of a battle getting Windows to recognize Amazon devices in various configurations (what works in fastboot may not work with outside fastboot, etc). Welcome to the frustration farm. You'll get it ... just takes some experimentation.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62986666&postcount=4
[Fire Android Development] Bilfflip2112:
Update to my issue. So I did a format from the recovery menu and wiped all data to start over fresh.

I lost the root status but I still had the OTA updates and Special offers blocked when I formatted. Since I really only wanted to get the Play store back on there I used Rootjunky's non-root method and was able to install the Play store without any issue. Since this is a tablet for the kids I'll hold off on custom roms for now. We have a prime account and use some of the built in Fire OS features.

Thanks [MENTION=7280276]ipdev[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION] for your responses.
[Fire Android Development] Norapapa:
I have downgrade my Fire 7 from 5.1.4 to 5.1.2. I start the supertool on linux an click to Root Device. After that kingroot was installed. Kingroot started and said failed Root after load 30% . Can anyone help me
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
- confirm you have 5.1.2 vs 5.1.2.1; latter is known to fail root at 30%

- do not register tablet prior to root attempt (or ever)

- keep trying...sometimes subsequent attempts are more successful

- use win desktop (tethered) Kingroot which has higher success rate
[Fire Android Development] fmc000:
If you're sure that you sideloaded 5.1.2 and not 5.1.2.1 and that you haven't registered your tablet with Amazon before rooting, I'd suggest to try the root procedure a few times. I don't remember exactly but it took me at least six times and two reboots to gain the root privileges on my Fire (I used Kingroot 4.9.3).

Otherwise, just restart the whole procedure again, sideload and so on... Eventually it will work.
[Fire Android Development] stogie5150:
Okay. Downgraded my Fire to 5.1.2. Rooted with kingroot went well. But when I installed superuser i chose the wrong option, instead of normal I chose TWRP. Now, no matter what I do, I cannot get superuser to work. it says some files are missing.

I tried to let the fire upgrade, then downgraded it again. Kingroot says its rooted after every try, but without superuser I am sunk. ideas?

EDIT: Got it. Had to use online kingroot, install google play store, then install SU from there. SUCCESS! Thanks to developers for a great tool!
[Fire Android Development] Paraglider1982:
This thing was driving me nuts...

Got it yesterday and it was on 5.1.2, so I tried to root it but really had no luck neither with Kingroot on the device itself (tried several versions of it) nor with the Kingroot PC Software.

So I tried ADB Sideload of 5.1.2 again, the hardest part was getting the ADB Drivers to work for the Tablet...

Finally with working drivers it told me ADB itself is too old (got the clockwork one installed), so I got a newer ADB Version from one of the threads here.

Then finally Sideload of 5.1.2 was working and after at least 3 further attempts of rooting (and some reboot of the tablet, which were a good sign to me) finally root was on it.

I rooted many devices, but this device was the hardest one to get root on it...
[Fire Android Development] armrob:
any ideas how to get flashfire working ? I have used the tool and i have root. Superuser and flashfire 0.50 are installed but it crashes on launch. does not even ask for permissions. I wiped and repated the process of rooting . I also tried other versions of flashfire (0.30 and 0.32) with the same result. I'm on 5.1.2

any help would be appreciated. thanks
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
Sorry I think you need to update flash fire app to get it working correctly download it from the play store instead of using the super tool.
[Fire Android Development] DB126:
Tip: Kingroot works better if the device is not registered w/Amazon.
[Fire Android Development] armrob:
it worked. thanks
[Fire Android Development] Paraglider1982:
Thanks for the tip, I took notice of it, but when trying my first root attempt I was aleady through the registration process.

I already read about it some pages before.

Sometimes it's better first to read, then to act :D
[Fire Android Development] Reptile420:
Same here, I had it rooted with a newer version of kingroot at one point but was unable to get super su working correctly. I'm currently starting over from 5.1.2.

Is there a way to do 5.1.2 without king root?

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Got it working on a fresh install of 5.1.2. Skipping all setup and downloading kingroot APK directly from their site. Rooted 2nd try.

Going back to install play store and disable OTA's from the super tool now
[Fire Android Development] Paraglider1982:
That's the way I did it, too ;)
[Fire Android Development] netfortius:
1. Anybody having started from 5.1.4? My SO received and unpacked my just arrived fire (primeday deal) and thought she'd save me some time by registering and OTA-ing it. Came home to a 5.1.4 registered device

2. Would unregistering the fire via the Amazon profile for devices do any good?
[Fire Android Development] Paraglider1982:
You need to downgrade to 5.1.2 via ADB Sideload and then you go ahead with the tool from here.

Rooting works best with a fresh install, just skip the followed registration process on the device.

Maybe you need to insert WiFi key, but skip everything else until you got root.
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
ok all you crazy hard bricking Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in loves here it is firmware downgrade fire os 5.1.2 supertool
[Fire Android Development] Paraglider1982:
Great :good: :cowboy:
[Fire Android Development] netfortius:
I found the images (firmware) for various versions on amazon's site, also.

My problem now is finding a slimmer mac adb package, than the monstrous amazon android studio.

I don't have the windows machine I've used in the past for odin and other android stuff work, and installing studio (hundreds of MB) or a windows VM on my mac sounds like last resort (which I'll resort to, of course, if nothing else).

Unfortunately homebrew doesn't have anything that I can find useful...
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
OK so demanding. I will port this script to Mac and Linux also. Will that make you happy. I will do it later today and get back to you ;)
[Fire Android Development] julianporter5:
I had exactly the same experience as you. I started with a new Fire on 5.1.4 rolled back to 5.1.2, used Supertool to install play store, root, and block OTA. It then got stuck in the loop of optimising and rebooting. I did the same as you and cleared all the data and ended up back at 5.1.2, minus the apps i had installed but it does appear to be stable. I reinstalled google play store using Supertool. I installed Root Check which told me i did still have root, so I've installed SuperSU from the google play store and all seems to be working so far. If it goes unstable I will post again.
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
ok it now works on mac and linux also check it out
[Fire Android Development] netfortius:
You're the man! I'll check it out later tonight :)
[Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
what no love for chromebook? jk
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
Lol your killing me. Not sure even how to do that maybe I should research. ;)
[Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
maybe...

[Guide][ARM now supported] Android development/debugging on ChromeOS - ADB & fastboot

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38232908
[Fire Android Development] netfortius:
[MENTION=4246643]Tomsgt[/MENTION] the Mac bash scripts worked perfectly. Thank you!
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
That's great glad you like it.
[Fire Android Development] mcw:
Hmm, did I get lucky? I just opened my Prime Day Fire, and it's running 5.0.1... Seems like they dug down into old inventory to fulfill these orders.
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
O that's awesome you need to flash twrp and get that bad boy running a custom ROM
[Fire Android Development] Kramar111:
flash? really?
[Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
I'm sure he meant boot twrp
[Fire Android Development] Kebims:
Hi all

I received my tablet today (V5.1.1).

I root directly and I installed the play store.

Do you know if I can do my update (V5.1.4) or if it will break my root?

Thanks
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
It will remove root.
[Fire Android Development] fmc000:
Not only it will remove root, 5.1.4 has proved to be unrootable so far.
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
Yeah we know
[Fire Android Development] fmc000:
Sure you know but maybe the guy who posted the question did not.
[Fire Android Development] Tomsgt:
Lol I thought you are that guy lol sorry
[Fire Android Development] Blastyrant:
I could not gain root with the version of KingRoot included with your current SuperTool. So I swapped it for the most updated version in THIS thread and that worked for me.

Just FYI for anyone having issues. =)