yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Nano/Pico should be fine as they both contain core components w/o bloat. If the problem persists verify you are not carrying forward crud/corruption from previous installations. Wipe system, data and 'internal storage' along with the usual caches. You will need to place install zips on a removable sd card. Also note GAaps should be installed immediately after Lineage with no intervening reboots.
[Fire Original Android Development] skiwarz:
I did exactly that. Wiped everything but the external. Then Installed lineage first, then gapps.

Have reinstalled 4 times with the same results. Once I stopped installing gapps, it stopped crashing.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Obviously something specific to your config or Google account as there have only been one or two similar reports in recent weeks.
[Fire Original Android Development] t3chwizard:
Dudes take a look here they made some progress this week!!!! https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/bootloader-unlock-ideas-t3289721
[Fire Original Android Development] nintendobuster420:
What is the largest gapps package you can install with this rom as i'm setting this up for someone and I want it to look completely stock
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Appears full/mini/micro have been discontinued for arm/5.1. I would go with nano then add individual Google properties from the Play Store as needed.
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
New Build is Up

- Dated 01 August 2018

- ASB July 2018 patches (sec. string 2018-07-05)

- Privacy Browser updated to version 2.11

- Android System Webview updated to M67
[Fire Original Android Development] strawberry23:
yeah I may tr;y this,
[Fire Original Android Development] stank22:
I installed lineage and nano gapps with flashfire v58. Lineage appears to work fine but play store is nowhere to be seen (which was also the same outcome with Fire Nexus). Any ideas?
[Fire Original Android Development] DirtyVato:
gracias senor......
[Fire Original Android Development] jratt:
Anyway to make icons not look fuzzy with 180dpi/200dpi?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Nope - panel characteristics. Fiddling w/dpi will only alter size, not quality.
[Fire Original Android Development] jean2xda:
I had the same problem. My solution :

1. Back to 5.3.1 (adb sideload)

2. Root

3. Flashfire only lineage (wipe + lineage)

4. Boot lineage

5. Flashfire only gapps (not wipe, gapps only)
[Fire Original Android Development] pcspecialistpdx:
Is it stable that way? I've always had stability issues when installing gapps at any time other than the same session that I installed the ROM.

---------- Post added at 11:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:52 AM ----------

Speed & stability wise, how does [ROM] Lineage-12.1 [01 AUG 2018] compare with [ROM][AOSP][LMY49M] Fire Nexus ROM [02 JUN 2018]?
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
New Build is Up

- Dated 18 August 2018

- ASB August 2018 patches (sec. string 2018-08-05)

- Privacy Browser updated to version 2.12
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Lineage recommends installing GAaps concurrent with ROM. As for Nexus comparison both are mature and feature complete. Really depends what you are looking for. If uncertain go with Lineage.
[Fire Original Android Development] frankslade:
Hi Guys!

I've an issue to install Google Play Games (error 553, if I remember well...), I'm the only on the planet ?!? :)
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Common issue with custom ROMs (Google Play Store restriction). Sideload from here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-games/
[Fire Original Android Development] frankslade:
Thank you !

FS
[Fire Original Android Development] jratt:
I love this just wish I could lower brightness more and sound was a bit louder.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Minimum brightness is a kernel/panel issue outside ROM control. I use a blue light filter to control perceived display brightness. Works a treat.
[Fire Original Android Development] jratt:
Thanks anyway to make power saving mode no turn status bars orange?
[Fire Original Android Development] Copro:
I have identified one of my old Fire tablets of the 5th generation with updates disabled and wanted to install LineageOS on it now.

The bootloader is an old 5.0.1 bootloader identified using the method here:

UBOOT

54 3f 06 00 5.2.2_055120 5.0.1

TEE1

00 3c 10 00 5.2.2_055120 5.0.1

Flashed using fastboot to boot into the TWRP recovery and then flash the ROM ... after that had to flash gapps (open_gapps-arm-5.1-nano-20180827.zip) and wipe dalvik/cache.

Still hoping for a 5.3.2.1 root method ;)
[Fire Original Android Development] jd_dpgc:
Which gapps to use with 18 Aug version?
[Fire Original Android Development] nirogu325:
Arm 5.1. It's up to you to choose which variant you want depending on your needs. If you want only the essentials then go for Pico.
[Fire Original Android Development] jd_dpgc:
flashed 18 aug build using flash fire, stuck on amazon boot logo. heelp
[Fire Original Android Development] nirogu325:
I'll let [MENTION=5488402]Davey126[/MENTION] handle this one because I don't use Flashfire.
[Fire Original Android Development] DragonFire1024:
Just a thought. Any way to build and release a system.img? Wouldn't that bypass a lot of the issues with flashfire?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Unfortunately, you will need to reload/sideload stock FireOS and start over. Use the same build of FireOS that was on your device prior to installing a custom rom. Do not attempt to downgrade; doing so may yield an unrecoverable brick. If uncertain go with FireOS 5.3.1.0 (no higher or lower).

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If it were that simple FlashFire (and ODIN) would not exist.
[Fire Original Android Development] SYN80:
Can't use Flashfire to install a custom ROM

I'm on 5.1.1 fire os firmware and rooted. My problem is that I'm trying to install a custom rom using Flashfire but it keeps closing after checking for pro version. I've read about the trick with changing the date back to 2013 but there's no way for me to change the date on the stock firmware. All it allows you to do is change the timezone. Surely it would be an easy fix for chainfire? Any solutions?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Chainfire has retired; Flashfire is EOL with no official support. Options:

- change date via ADB (not easy)

- purchase PRO version of Flashfire which is perpetual (no time bomb)

- purchase PRO version of ODIN which costs less; license works with FF
[Fire Original Android Development] SYN80:
It seems then my only choices are either ODIN Pro or the ADB route, since there is no way for me to purchase/activate FF Pro since it keeps closing before I can do anything. I'm leery purchasing ODIN Pro because I'm not 100% sure it will fix my FF issue. How difficult is changing the date via ADB? I would like to at least try since it doesn't cost anything. Any tutorial?

* If I used another android device I own and changed the date back so FF would fully launch and I purchased the FF pro license would I then be able to use it on the tablet if using the same google account? Or is it tied to just that device (phone in this case)?

Thanks for the quick reply.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
That would work; purchase is tied to Google account, not the device.
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
New Build is Up

- Dated 12 September 2018

- ASB September 2018 patches (sec. string 2018-09-05)
[Fire Original Android Development] Rortiz2:
A question: If by chance the fire 7 7gen was rooted, this rom could be installed or it is only for the 5th gen version
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
This is only for the 5th gen device.
[Fire Original Android Development] jratt:
tried latest update now tablet wont boot. can somone point me to recovery post? i done a recovery on this tablet long time ago with ADB just dont remember how anymore
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
You will need to sideload the last version of FireOS that was on your device prior to installing a custom ROM. If uncertain go for 5.3.1.0; no lower. Keep WiFi off after reinstalling FireOS to prevent an unwanted OTA update.

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-7in-2015-5th-gen-t3285294
[Fire Original Android Development] jratt:
thanks got it booting to fireos now how do i root without wifi? kingroot keeps asking me to connect
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
You'll need to enable WiFi for 30-45 sec at the start of each root attempt. Watch for FireOS OTA download activity; if detected reboot immediately.
[Fire Original Android Development] jratt:
how do i "Watch for FireOS OTA download activity?"
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
You see a notification of some type.
[Fire Original Android Development] Paralyta:
Kindle on 5.4.0.0

My Kindle Fire 7 5th gen is on 5.4.0.0.

Is it possible to install Lineage 12.1 with this version?

And is there any good tutorial, which explains what I have to do to downgrade the device and put Lineage on it?
[Fire Original Android Development] nirogu325:
No, not rootable.
[Fire Original Android Development] Ace42:
There is no known root method to my knowledge, you won't be able to use Flashfire. And only versions older than 5.1.X can boot TWRP. So mostly models sold between 2015 & 2016 I'd say.

Not sure if downgrading is safe.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
There is no safe downgrade path from FireOS 5.4 to a rootable build. Attempting to do so will irrevocably brick the device.
[Fire Original Android Development] Andrewmail83:
Bored of the bricks

Hi... I am a tech rat... So, I can not see that there is an update (even if it is 1 day apart) without being able to be calm if I do not install it. Even if in the info say that only an icon was changed. I say this, so that you understand that I am not nob, and I have done it so many times that I can practically do it blindfold. and do not think I'm telling you this to bad intentions or irony. In fact, I'm such a fan of your work that I do not mind getting complicated, am i do not give up.

So... Is some chance of getting a Rom in the short or long period (does not matter), that does not requires a clean wipe to function correctly. Only update.

I have tried with the cable connected to the PC, without connecting to the PC, with many versions of FlashFire, even the 0.58, with all kinds of wipes (Clean, dirty, odorous and smellys). I have read every post, seeing each contribution and applying them, etc, etc. There is no way. since you placed the poster of Important Note 1 and Important Note 2. it always gives me some error and I have to install it whit the tedious way. Returning to the original rom and starting from scratch.

Please ... tell me the updates come back soon ...

Thanks...
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
I have no difficulty performing 'dirty' updates via TWRP. The discontinued and unsupported Flashfire is the likely culprit. Unlikely to get fixed IMHO given the limited user base and developer resources.
[Fire Original Android Development] Andrewmail83:
good point ... (BANG, OUTCH, in your ribs) haha ​​... I know. Also, if this tablet had something to do with samsung, or another renowned brand, I was going to see if it lasted protection to the botloader or if the root was going to be so complicated hahaha. It was going to last as long as an ice cream in a school. Well ... there is no other, whe have to sit tight and squeeze the ass. thanks for the reply

:good::highfive: to you
[Fire Original Android Development] Andrewmail83:
Flash!: Check

IS ALIVE... IS ALIVE... (Sound of a evil laughting in the background)

Nothing like seeing when it starts after installing it. It is an orgasm. It is so great. It really goes fast. I always say that I'm not going to change the Rom anymore, but after installing it and seeing it (Feel the Tablet-Touch the tablet-Be one with your tablet) makes it all worthwhile. You're a ****ing master, sensei, black belt, call of duty, ranger. of this Rom. :good::highfive::D

After you manage to flash an Amazon fire, I smile when I hear that other brands or iPhones are hard to work with. In the schools of programmers and developers should implement tests of:

Initiation: Flash to Amazon Fire 5.0.0

semester: Flash to Amazon Fire 5.1.2

Graduation: Flash to Amazon Fire 5.1.4

Master: invents a Flash method to Amazon Fire 5.3.2.1

thanks and greetings from Cuba... :cool:
[Fire Original Android Development] havikx:
hey. sorry for the noob question. its been a while since i've been on xda or even looked at this tab. I installed the rom. I turned on developer mode and enabled super user. any reason apps are telling me i'm not rooted?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Need to reboot after enabling root ("super user").
[Fire Original Android Development] Atwells:
Hey Y'all...need some help. I did a clean install from CM 12.1 using FlashFire 0.58 however, I had downloaded the wrong version of the GApps package, so it did not install GApps. Is there a way to install GApps now?

It doesn't look like I have FlashFire anymore and I don't have Play Store to download it again and re-do it. I tried using the "adb sideload" after downloading the correct package but it failed with a "signature verification failed" error.

Is there anyway I can get GApps installed now?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
You will need FlashFire; otherwise sideloading FireOS (same build that was in place prior to initial CM 12.1 install) from stock recovery and starting over is your only recourse. You should be able to "adb install" FlashFire which you can obtain from here. However, loading GAaps after Lineage has been initialized is not recommended and often doesn't work. Which would bring you back to reloading FireOS or trying to flash Lineage and GAaps together which is a dicey proposition starting from Lineage; often hangs with no recourse other than (wait for it ...) reloading FireOS.
[Fire Original Android Development] Andrewmail83:
Hi Atwells:

You are sure that you downloaded the wrong gaps? (open_gapps-arm-5.1-peak). I tell you this because the last time (3 days ago) I installed the Rom (By the method, installing the original rom and starting from the beginning), the Gaps were not installed along with the rom (I never happened). then from the rom install Flashfire and install them without any problem, and until now I have not reported errors.

as to not having Play Store. Check the apkpure.com (they have an android application too), and the best thing is that you enter the application to download and you can look for the previous versions, that's where I found and downloaded Flasfire 0.58. In fact, sometimes they take out applications first.

This part is for the Developer ...

If the gaps always create the log, forget this part.

If only it is created when there is a problem in the installation. Check the attachment. What is most likely to be the one created when I fail the first time.
[Fire Original Android Development] ms372591:
You could use the Amazon Fire Super Tool to load the Google Play Store and also Flashfire. That's what I did and it seemed to work okay. After that, you can use Flashfire to load the opengapps. You will need to set the date back on your tablet to keep Flashfire from force closing. Here's the link. http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Amazon Fire 5th gen/SuperTool
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
While that will work I fail to see the advantage over sideloading FlashFire from the link I previously provided and then attempting a GAaps reflash. SuperTool offers nothing additional for these functions. Maybe I'm missing something ...
[Fire Original Android Development] Andrewmail83:
Hello: To tell the truth, that method does not have any advantage over your proposal (sideloading FlashFire from the link and reflash the GAaps) :good:. As it does not have it on mine. Except the fact (I guess). That most of the people who have this tablet, we also have saved somewhere, the Amazon Fire Super Tool. Saving the steps of links and downloads (To find something that we already have on hand). Sometimes the most practical solutions are the most little ones. That's why I put a like mark, and at the same time I smiled with a (OF COURSE!!!) in my thoughts. Because sometimes these tablets are so complicated that it makes you stressed so that the stupidest things do not they go through the head.

regards
[Fire Original Android Development] riverstyxxx:
Davey126, what's the program called to move my apps to sd card?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Apps2SD or Link2SD.
[Fire Original Android Development] zXiC:
If we're on Lineage OS, how do we upgrade to the latest builds?

Without TWRP the only way I can think of takes quite awhile.

Edit: On my Lineage OS the root doesn't work.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
If root "doesn't work" your best/only option is to restore FireOS 5.3.1 (or whatever version of FireOS was installed prior to Lineage) via stock recovery and start over.
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
New Build is Up

- Dated 29 October 2018

- ASB October 2018 patches (sec. string 2018-10-01)

- Android System Webview updated to M69

- Indication in Settings that Security patch level is unofficial
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Performed a 'dirty' update via TWRP along with SuperSU 2.82 SR5, Xposed and a GApps refresh. Turned out fine.

Anemic processor in this dinosaur is on full display during dalvik rebuild; took nearly 15-20 min with only a handful of user apps. Even low end phones best this by 2-3x, although Android 5.1 base is likely a contributor. Four generations back with the introduction of Pie.

I currently have (3) of these remaining - all TWRP capable. Two are new in the box. Thinking those will likely end up on eBay in the not too distant future.
[Fire Original Android Development] scooter1979:
I've been feeling the same way, especially after owning a '17 8 and 10. This model is still good for my five year old's kid edition, I've got one running this rom that I futz with here and there, and one clean with current updates for a small portable (and expendable if taken to pool, beach, etc.) reader. The power to run more recent programs has kinda capped out.

The website Woot.com often has these for $15, and they ship with an old enough OS that they can be easily modified, but it's to the point that it's not even worth the $15 anymore.
[Fire Original Android Development] ggow:
New Build is Up

- Dated 09 November 2018

- ASB November 2018 patches (sec. string 2018-11-05)
[Fire Original Android Development] Perflyst:
Is there still no way to get this working on 7th gen with FireOS 5.3.6.4?
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
No - nor is it likely on legacy 7th gen devices.
[Fire Original Android Development] jratt:
Is there something I am doing wrong? Last couple of updates I have tried to install from flashfire, have caused me to have to reload old fire os from ADB then re-root then install CFW
[Fire Original Android Development] pixelk:
You can also connect to the local shell (using JuiceSSH for example)

then

su
date -s 20120101.235959

I then was able to launch FF, activate wifi and buy FF pro.
[Fire Original Android Development] FabMue:
I am facing the same issue since the last couple of updates. I have two Fire 5th gen tablet, both have the same issue. I always have to restore Fire OS 5.1.2, root, install FF, flash newest LOS build. That's pretty bad because I always have to reinstall all my apps. Did not find a solution so far.
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Yep - pretty much expected unless you are blessed with an early build 5th gen that can boot TWRP. Best guidance is to not update the ROM once on a stable build. No new feature/functionality is in the pipeline. Security patches are only relevant if you play/surf irresponsibility. Boils down to personal preference. If you want the latest update (patches only; check the change logs) a flush 'n fill is all but mandatory on this aging gizmo.
[Fire Original Android Development] FabMue:
Thanks, for your advice.

Yeah, I do not belong to the early bird species having FireOS 5.0.1 :D

Dirty flashing really worked for me more than 1,5 years. I think the issues started in mid 2018. Anyway, thanks for your advice and this superb ROM! :)
[Fire Original Android Development] DB126:
Glad you remain happy with your 5th gen. [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] is the man behind the ROM. Without his steady presence over the past 3+ years custom ROM preparation and delivery on this aging device would be non-existent.
[Fire Original Android Development] DragonFire1024:
[MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] what version of flash fire is being used to flash your rom? Do you know if older versions of flash fire support set_metadata?
[Fire Original Android Development] platypoid:
If he has the original firmware version that supported TWRP then he doesn't need to use Flashfire. I think that is the case. Amazon firmware updates closed the hole on using TWRP so most everyone is stuck now - only those with TWRP can do the updates with lower risk of problems.
[Fire Original Android Development] DragonFire1024:
Ah yes I forget about TWRP. I would assume since he lists flash fire as an option to install the rom, he might know. I only ask because I'm having trouble getting a rom to flash in flash fire on the HD 10. It won't accept set_metadata when trying to flash. I have other options to test top, but would much prefer FF if at all possible.
[Fire Original Android Development] Dishe:
So I just recently learned of the existence of this. I've owned my 5th Gens since they were new, but after the first year I figured they were too locked down to ever get TWRP and stopped following the progress.

Now I'm finding the latest FireOS updates are bogging the hardware down more than ever before, and would LOVE to get something like Lineage running on this! I can't believe I didn't know about it until now... But am I out of luck, stuck with the latest Amazon official 5.3.x version? I need to read up more on this but there's so much information I apparently missed out on that I have a lot of catching up to do... Is it worth my time or is it too late?
[Fire Original Android Development] Rortiz2:
What version of Fire Os do you have?
[Fire Original Android Development] Dishe:
5.3.6.4 (626533320)
[Fire Original Android Development] Dishe:
I have another Fire 7 5th gen I haven't used in a while, I just pulled it out and charged it up to see if its any better, but they are both at 5.3.6.4, which I'm guessing is the latest? I saw some versions were 5.6.x, but the naming convention got messed up in this release or something according to Google. I found a few people on the corners of the internet asking if this version can be rooted / downgraded, but they mostly go unanswered. Looks like it was updated last month.

So, I'm out of luck?
[Fire Original Android Development] platypoid:
just do a search of this forum topic for 5.3.6.4 and you will see answers to questions.

Looks like the answer though is not possible from what I saw.
[Fire Original Android Development] Dishe:
yep. That's what I'm seeing too. Was hoping I read that wrong. Oh well. These things have steadily slowed down with each update until the point that my kids find it painful to use. Is there any other cheap edition I should look for (used or otherwise) that is more compatible with opening up to full Android? Or are they more-or-less all locked down like this now?

My apologies if I'm taking this thread too off topic.