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[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] kischde:
I'm sorry but I have to contradict. I've got a Mate 9 (went for it as Nokia 8 didn't catch me) and am running Oreo beta.

Samsung Gear S3, two different Plantronics bt headsets, my Pace Link, Pioneer device in one and an Aurora device in the other car - all of them working as designed. No disconnections, stuttering or anything else. Also connecting with other phones or Windows devices works as a charm, so it seems not to be up to Google developers..

Gesendet von meinem MHA-L29 mit Tapatalk
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] shredzone:
I had some trouble with BT on my Nokia 8 with Oreo Beta. Especially it lost connection to my Wear watch, and I had to turn BT off and on again to restore connection.

But since the official Oreo update, BT is rock stable on my device. Honestly, I cannot complain about my Nokia 8 at all, maybe except of the somewhat slow fingerprint reader and the average photo quality.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] behielfy:
Hi

Actually, I have a redemi note 4x device. last week unfortunately I flashed a wrong Rom on my phone and it became brick

I can not turn it on and it does not go to recovery mode or fastboot mode or anything

I understood that I need to flash the Rom with deep flash cable

I ordered deep flash cable and followed instructions but my laptop does not recognize Qualcomm driver

I press the bottom on the cable and then connect the phone but it does not recognize it

it is really annoying that I can not do anything for it

I have heard redemi note 4x does not go to EDL mode with this cable is that true?

Has anyone any solution? :(:(:(

Ps: I opened the back of the of the phone even tried to use 2 points to jumper but it did not work really so I ordered the cable but it seems the cable is also not working

I appreciate if anyone knows a way regarding this problem

Thanks and Regards
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] storm_99:
flash firmware then rom
[Fire General] maly82:
Hello this morning 11 November I received a major number update on my fire tablet. It's number is 5.6.0.0 it introduces some optimisation for Alexa as well as some performance optimisations.

First thing I noticed is that some icons are a bit different. The settings icon has been moved to the top of notification panel. Also storage space has been optimised leaving me more free space on internal storage. Roughly it was 500MB more free space.

The other thing I noticed is that my tablet is wee bit faster when operating and switching apps. I'm looking forward to see what else this update bring in term of long period usage.

There is some cosmetic changes like the volume menu showed in one of screenshots below.

I did try root, but the install button is inactive. My Play Store is still working as usual after update. Also my volume booster app(by GOODEV) seems to work ok.

Leave some comments below if you spot some more changes.
[Fire General] DB126:
Temporary speedups and reduced storage utilization are common after major OTA updates (ie: semi-clean flashes) due to cache recovery and temp file cleanup. Give it a few days to see if the performance/storage improvements are permanent. That said, sounds like Amazon made some nice incremental optimizations to the UI.
[Fire General] maly82:
Also now we can change WiFi hotspot without going to settings app. Just as in other android versions we can swap them by taping WiFi icon where sub menu appears with choice of networks.
[Fire General] Dan_firehd:
Previously "uninstalled" Amazon Apps remain "uninstalled"

When my FIre 7 (7th Gen) was on 5.3.3.0, I did not block the OTA update. However, I did "uninstall" some Amazon Apps.

After update to 5.6.0.0, those previously "uninstalled" remain "uninstalled".
[Fire General] SolaireGyxn:
Do NOT update if you like installing apps from outside sources apparently my kindle doesn't allow me to install apks anymore.
[Fire General] DB126:
Did you verify the FireOS setting that allows this is still enabled?
[Fire General] Dan_firehd:
"Install" button is grayed out for APK-file installation method

I verified that "Security --> Apps from Unknown Sources" is indeed enabled.

This would seem to imply that if one did not already have Google Play already installed, Fire OS 5.6.0.0 would not allow Google Play installation.

Edit : I found the solution to the "install button grayed out issue" :

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74441394&postcount=6
[Fire General] DB126:
What happens when a random .apk is launched?
[Fire General] simbin:
Is disabling App Store Automatic Updates safe enough to avoid 5.6.0.0? I rely on sideloading apps occasionally and don't want to lose this feature.
[Fire General] DB126:
Nope. You must use a software firewall or equivalent (eg: IP mask on router) to effectively block OTA updates on unrooted FireOS. Or simply stay off WiFi. I'm not confident FireOS 5.6 disables the ability to sideload applications as:

- there are no related reports floating around (although 5.6 is relatively new)

- if this were Amazon's intention they would simply remove the switch that permits installs from "unknown sources"
[Fire General] maly82:
This is not true. I wiped clean my fire after new update. I was surprised that any of my saved apk files was not able to be installed so I did a little research on this forum and found solution.

All my apk files had Install button greyed out. First I taught it was an apk file error, but after downloading some from internet I realised it must be some kind of way to bypass it.

This solution is not mine so I give all credit to person that figured it out.

After you launch file (*.apk) that you want to install the "Install" button is greyed out. Press the multitask button (square) twice on navigation bar and voila you can now install your file.

I managed to reinstall all of my apps this way - including Play Store.

Just remember activate "Apps from unknown sources" switch in Settings\Security Advanced tab.

If you still have problem installing your apk's check if you don't have any screen filer app installed like twilight for example. Those apps block system features. Also build in "blue shade" toggle might be active - make sure you deactivate it before installation.
[Fire General] Dan_firehd:
I find this works for the "install" button grayed out issue :

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74441394&postcount=6
[Fire General] DB126:
In the same thread this was offered which mirrors guidance in this forum. Worth trying both.
[Fire General] Dan_firehd:
Anyone dares to roll-back from 5.6.0.0 to 5.4.0.0 ?

Has anyone tried to roll-back from 5.6.0.0 to 5.4.0.0 ?

Thanks.
[Fire General] DB126:
Not yet (or at least not publicly posted). Wouldn't go for it; if bootloader has been updated in 5.6.x.x device will brick on rollback attempt.
[Fire General] Dan_firehd:
About the "Install" button grayed-out

With Fire OS 5.6.0.0 :

For Fire 7 (7th Gen), it seems only the "sleep" method works:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74441394&postcount=6

The "square" button method does not seem to work for Fire 7 (7th Gen):

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/gene...k-installs-t3701059/post74500926#post74500926

Start APK Install till the point where the Install button is greyed out ... click the square "key" to activate task view ... select the installer app ... button is no longer greyed out.
[Fire General] Gmtocz05:
After the 5.6.0.0 update my name no longer appears at the top left, why?
[Fire General] DB126:
Ask Amazon; not a user configurable feature.
[Fire General] freaky2xd:
that's great! I don't need all the junk on my tablet. I am happy with Amazon Video and the PlayStore
[Fire General] fablapfr:
Hi,

About the About the "Install" button grayed-out

I have contacted the Amazon support team. It's indeed a bug.

Quoting their reply:

"Thank you. I have replicated the issue and it appears to be a bug with the software update. I have forwarded this information to the technical team along with the details and they will be looking into this issue and working on this.

However, any outcome regarding the issue will be in the form of a software update."

Didn't receive a timeline for the fix.
[Fire General] kkcheong:
My hd8 2017 is more responsive with this firmware
[Fire General] Dan_firehd:
Would you please contact Amazon Support again and suggest that they allow us to root the device? Nothing to lose by asking.
[Fire General] fablapfr:
Contacting the support is pretty time consuming, and on my side I have no interest in rooting the device.

You can hang out with them over their chat support, they are pretty responsive and took the time to replicate the issue remotely with my explanations, so feel free to reach them.

They did ask me if my Fire tablet was rooted, so I assume there is a way to do it, maybe check in other threads?
[Fire General] DB126:
Ha - made my day! :)

5th gen devices running FireOS 5.3.2.0 or below can be rooted due to coding/security flaws. FireOS 5.3.2.1 and above (which encompasses all 7th gen devices) can not be rooted. It is decidedly NOT in Amazon's interest to allow root access...or bootloader unlocking or any other workaround to their carefully cultivated ecosystem designed to effect a seamless transfer of wealth from your wallet to theirs.

Not bashing Amazon. In their shoes I would do exactly the same thing. Business 101.
[Fire General] madanbellam:
I am unable to figure out how to Install the Google Play Store on the Child Profile in my Fire HD 8 2017. When I put the device to sleep and come back there is no way to get back to the apk installation screen with the Install button. PLEASE HELP!
[Fire General] Gengis26:
With my Fire 5^gen i don't see the update.

I'm on Fire OS 5.4.0.1.

Why?
[Fire General] DB126:
Give it time; FireOS updates are staged, especially early in the rollout.
[Fire General] cellhead:
Mine just updated a few minutes ago. I see some minor UI changes, and it does seem a bit faster than it was before the update.
[Fire General] cuvtixo:
Its Actually not that simple. Golds Gym's biggest expense is members using the machines. And occasionally breaking them. They love members showing up only once, but there's another group who need to be gently coaxed away with overly difficult spinning classes, broken saunas and /or steam baths, and general goals set so high it's discouraging. But empty gyms keep people away. So they cater to die-hard lunkhead

and gym bunnies. Newcomers are encouraged that someday, they too can have highly sculpted bods.. It's such a successful business model, Planet Fitness now caters to people who were traumatized by the Golds Gym model. Tech companies play similar games. Why does Apple given away Xcode, and stuck to a familiar Unix foundation? M$ open sourced Visual Studio, and focused on developers, developers, developers? Google has probably been the most generous- but that myfriends, is because you're the lunkheads pick things up and put them down. It's possible to become part of an exclusive tech cliental. That evangelize the products for the compaies. Or maybe the tech version of "whales" in casinos'. Problem is that right now Fire needs more entertainment junkies than nerds. One day that could chnge. Especially when the average platform becomes more than adequate for binge watching, lor istening to it. Or heavy reading., When the Kindle reaches the point of total disposibility. then they might start throwing a few bones. Have bloggers and reviewers rave about the hardware.
[Fire General] DB126:
Of course not. Few things in life are. Sadly, the convergence of enthusiasts wishes and real world economics is often akin to mixing oil and water.
[Fire General] Warble58:
This new 5.6.0.0 upgrade on my fifth gen Kindle has screwed it all up. Lost a few hundred books, only a dozen left in it. Synched several times and it finally showed my book list, downloaded a bunch, synched a bunch more times, some re-starts and then it got to my current locations. That was all yesterday. Now today, it's right back to only a dozen books. Could I have a micro SD card problem? Checked from computer and the books were, in far, gone from the card. Ready to throw the Kindle at the wall, can't afford to, I just want my books! What do I need to do here? Thanks in advance!!! (whobbes at live dot com. Will try to figure out how to find this site again tho, too.)
[Fire General] maly82:
Warble58

I have same fire 7 tablet 2015 version I have not experienced this kind of problem.

This was a major number update so my advise will be to try to reset ( wipe it clean ) and start again.

I know it might take a while to set things back to "normal" but I think it's worth a shot.
[Fire General] Tortilla-Chip:
Just came back to an auto-updated Fire HD 8 (2016)

Positives:

WeatherUnderground temperature now displays in the top taskbar, previously did not. My other icons show up there now as well

Gmail app now works...it used to immediately close as soon as I opened it (I use LauncherHijack)

Negatives:

None so far
[Fire General] Adyatan:
Has anyone tried rooting or uninstalling system apps using adb, does it works?
[Fire General] DB126:
- rooting obviously won't work

- it's unlikely Amazon reverted the restriction that prevents system apps from being disabled in FireOS > 5.4.0.0 (they could never be uninstalled)

- another member indicated the 'debloat' script did not work on FireOS 5.6.0.0 which indirectly supports the above
[Fire General] nicholson317:
It seems they've also added Bluetooth options to the notification shade. Small thing, but I use it a ton, switching headphones between computer, phone, and Fire.
[Fire General] casey-jones:
Sorry if this is a lame question, but is Fire TV 2 affected by this, can that get this update or it it for their current Fire TV 3?
[Fire General] DB126:
Wrong forum; ask here: https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv
[Fire General] ktjensen:
Have a Fire 8 (5th gen with Miracast) running 5.6 (and can install APK mostly) and was wondering what is the newest version of Google Play Services that should be able to be installed? Have tried selecting various versions that all fail to install (guess 5.6 is still equivalent to Lollipop android?)

Have Google Play Services working, but just the older version, to get VUDU running and a few other apps. But would like the newest version possible for Google Play Services. Any suggestion?

Maybe I should just wipe the whole kindle and start from scratch to install everything? Trouble is I have a working VUDU app (it can download movies from my VUDU account) and dont want to mess that up.
[Fire General] DB126:
I'm a little confused on the device as there is no 5th gen Fire 8. Likely you have a 6th gen. If accurate you can download/install the latest build as of Nov 8th from here. You will need the 240 variant for the Fire 8 vs the 230 variant uses with the Fire 7. The following thread may also be of interest: http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603

Note: Google Play Service should auto-update in the background. Generally there is no benefit manually installing incremental updates unless you are experiencing a problem.
[Fire General] ktjensen:
The link "be of interest" worked fine to install everything for google play store back on the factory reset HD8 5th generaton (I can take a picture of my kindle setting screen that shows this is correct). At least everything is running again, but am still using an older version of google play services. No problem at this point because I can use the VUDU app that is on google app store (which was one of several goals); and will ignore that I cant use the MOVIES ANYWHERE app, as it keeps saying I need to update the google play services.

At least its the same functionality under 5.6 fire OS.
[Fire General] DB126:
- you can use the first link in my previous post to update Google Play Services

- sorry about the 5th/6th gen confussion; I forgot all about the 5th gen variant as it was not very popular at the time due to the ridiculous price point; 6th gen fixed that by slashing the price while bumping hardware specs; really took off at that point
[Fire General] splat matt:
Installed Google Play

I was able to install the google play store under fire os 5.6.0.0. It was odd because I had to quit the Amazon docs app and reopen several times before install was not greyed-out. I had to do this every time for each of the 4 files.

Fire 10 HD 7th gen
[Fire General] Senro31:
It worked!!!!

Edit : I found the solution to the "install button grayed out issue" :

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74441394&postcount=6[/QUOTE]

This solution worked. Thnx!!!
[Fire General] macncheeks:
Lock the screen and then unlock it. You should see the "Install" button light up. Not sure why this works but I ran into the same problem trying to install the GP Store.
[Fire General] auiotour:
Just adding a bit, updated to 5.6 today, 7th Gen Fire HD 8. Double tapping the Squares allows me to install previously downloaded APKs that are greyed out for install. Sleep method also works.

pm uninstall -k -user 0 packagename gives me errors, I can't uninstall anything. Sadly I did not get to this before this was no longer possible.
[Fire General] carloprado:
Greyed out install button Android Kindle Fire OS 5.6

I tried the lock-unlock button technique but didn't work. What worked for me is by plugging a micro USB charger after locking the screen. Once unlock icon comes out, unlock the screen normally and "install" button will light up.

1. Click apk file to install (screen will be grey)

2. Click power button to close screen

3. Plug micro USB charger

4. Screen opens and swipe unlock icon

5. Install button lights up
[Fire General] GofreeSing:
Plz, help provide link to download for manual update.
[Fire General] patp:
Is it possible to disable special offers on 5.6?
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Is 5.6 still based off of Lollipop?
[Fire General] DB126:
Yes (Android 5.1.1)
[Fire General] patp:
I bought a HD8, and found it was in 5.4.0.

Ran the debloat script, disabled special offers, the ota update, installed Play services, Nova, launcher hijack. Now seems like a normal tablet.

Interestingly (to me) I had to register it to my Amazon account initially, but after the set up I deregistered it on Amazon web site, and it now logs in without an Amazon account.
[Fire General] Hallo32:
Hi,

has someone tried to update to 5.6.0 with FlashFire and install also SuperSu on a rooted Fire 7?
[Fire General] DB126:
At present FireOS 5.3.2.1 and above can not be rooted. Are you referring to the technique that permits retaining an older bootloader while updating FireOS?
[Fire General] Hallo32:
It has the same base, but the unlocked bootloader is not necessary.

If you have an older FireOS Version than 5.3.2.1 and you are able to get root and install SuperSu, you can use FlashFire to update the FireOS to at least 5.4.? with root right realized through SuperSu.

FlashFire seems to flash first the system partition from the update, install SuperSu to the system part and than restart the fire with the new FireOS version.

Will this also work with 5.6.0?
[Fire General] DB126:
To be clear there is no "unlocked bootloader" on 5th-7th gen Fire devices. Devices originally delivered with FireOS 5.0.x (and not subsequently updated via OTA) can boot a custom recovery such as TWRP. The bootloader remains locked.

The technique you describe has been discussed but not widely exercised TTBOMK. I can make a case for why it may or may not work, including precautionary steps that should be exercised prior to making the attempt. I wouldn't take the chance unless the image file has been repackaged to only include FireOS...no stock recovery, aboot, etc. Good luck.
[Fire General] Hallo32:
Where do you see the risks in this case?

By the way, is it possible to inject SuperSu in the recovery partition?
[Fire General] DB126:
Unless the Amazon file (.bin) is repackaged you will likely loose root and adopt a newer bootloader that will disallow FireOS rollbacks to a rootable build.

Nope - bootloader remains locked so no write access.
[Fire General] Hallo32:
In the past I have used an untouched Amazon file and flashed the old recovery and bootloader after the bin flash directly without reboot. This did the job for the version 5.4.
[Fire General] DB126:
Yes, if you are familiar with that technique then it should work provided there are no incompatibilities between FireOS 5.6 and 5.1.x based bootloader which is the obvious unknown. There are also risks associated with a FlashFire failure to complete latter step(s) which could yield and unrootable or possibly unserviceable device. Good luck.
[Fire General] spcdust:
Fire HD Tablet "SD Card Unexpectedly Removed"

I'm new to the Fire tablet and picked up a couple of HD8's in the Black Friday sale but seem to have stumbled on an issue.

Has anyone experienced SD card issues with updated to 5.6.0.0? I have an HD8 2017 tablet with a genuine 64GB Samsung Evo Plus Class 10 U3 card and I regularly get the error message "The SD Card was Unexpectedly Removed". This also seems to result in the tablet freezing, sometimes temporarily but sometime full lock up. Tried re-bedding card to no avail, full system reset and also I have another HD8 2017 tablet still running 5.4.0.0. and SD card seems totally fine in that device. Also have tried a different card (same as above) in the 5.6.0.0. device and same issue.

I'm trying to figure out wether there is a bug in the OS release - I have read some comments of users experiencing the same since the update and it may be related in the card being unmounted when the tablet goes into sleep mode? HOWEVER, there is a slight chance I may have damaged the SD card reader ports as, being the type of person I am, I went to Amazon's support site to see which way the card should be inserted and, can you believe it, it is completely incorrect - what Amazon show in their diagram on which way to insert a memory card is the polar opposite of the way it should go in. I obviously realised this after trying to do it the way they instructed but there is a slight possibility I could have damaged a contact.

Interested to hear other SD card users experience.
[Fire General] Hallo32:
Hi spcdust,

I have the same problem with a Samsung Evo 64GB on 5.4.0. I have tried also a Sandisk card on the same Tablet, which also ends with an "unexpected remove". Did the Amazon service have had any advice for you?

Are there any open request related to FireOS 5.6?
[Fire General] spcdust:
I mentioned it to Amazon technical support who basically said they have had no reports of such issues which I expected as they're not going to admit there is an issue. The agent did recommend a SanDisk Ultra 64GB microSDXC Memory Card Class 10 U1 card, however I did point out the Samsung was theoretically a better card being U3. Whilst all SD cards are not equal both SanDisk cards and Samsung cards cards are equally well regarded so they should both work fine - I'd be more suspect if it was some cheap brand SD card. Anyway, today I've tried two identical Samsung SD cards in the Fire HD8 tablet I am gifting at Christmas which has 5.4.0.0 OS and neither card have skipped a beat unlike my HD8 (running 5.6.0.0) which still gives the error.

Interesting you have the same issue with both SanDisk and Samsung cards on yours running 5.4.0.0 - makes me wonder if it's a hardware manufacturing tolerance between devices? Upshot is they are sending replacement HD8 out so will be interesting to see how that works.
[Fire General] Hallo32:
The logs are showing sometimes stuff, that the timing requirements for the sd-card has not been fulfilled. But this is hard to interpret without knowing how Amazon has realized some software and hardware parts.

There are devices out which are shutting down the sd-card interface to save power and will trigger this error messages before the sd-card is back in a working state after sleep. In this case it is a expected error message and the other companies are dealing fine with this behavior.

How often did this happen to you?