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[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJC2982:
Hi all,

I just purchased 6 cyber monday 7" fire tablets. Think I paid $30/ a pop. I did so with the expectation of modifying them all for my kids. My hope is that I can maximize the hardware purchase by rooting the tablets, but realized, as of this post, that there are no known solutions on OS version 5.4 (which is how they shipped) or 5.6 which is what they update to almost immediately when connected to wifi. Given the price I am confident that a ton of these were purchased and am therefore hopeful that a solution to the rooting dilemma will be found with the large demand out there.

I thought I would post, to create a location for the latest information on rooting the device, and to hear from others out there who may be in the same position. I'd like to find out what others are doing to mitigate the limitations of the Fire OS until a root solution is found (if it is even possible...as I have little knowledge in the field of hacking). For me personally, I find the biggest drawback is not being able to connect (fully) to Chrome. The main perks for me being gmail, calendar, all bookmarks. I think I could live with the cumbersome Fire interface if I could access Chrome. Conversely, I think these tablets will eventually become paperweights if I can't make them more Android like.

I have been using it to video stream and watch MP4's while in bed, with an external bose bluetooth speaker of course (the onboard speaker is a dog). I also am using it as my main kindle reader, replacing a Kindle 3 wifi that recently blew its screen. I will have to get more out of it if my children, who are android phone and chromebook users, are to find it useful.

Let's hear what others are doing and if anyone has gotten wind of solutions being worked on.

Don
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
There are numerous threads in this forum covered the topics you are seeking input on. There is no need to start yet another to rehash the same details. Suggest you browse existing threads and comment there.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gonsoXDA:
I accept the rules of the forum but do have the same questions, reading since hours and do not have a final glue as well.:confused:

This might be a good starting point:

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/help/help-thread-7th-gen-2017ask-question-t3636919

There are hundreds of threads mixed different kind of devices 7'' 8'' 10'' GEN5 ,6,7...

For a beginner with the device this is a quite confusing situation, so if some one has a hint or link where to start to read - all help is very welcomed.

Regards

gonso
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Forum index: https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485

General threads: https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general

Help Threads: https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/help
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jakiejohnson:
lol mines came with 5.0.1
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Sounds like you scored an early build 5th gen device (likely 18-24 months old). Not many of those pups around!

No need to root or even boot up FireOS v5. You can launch TWRP directly from fastboot and immediately install the custom ROM of your choosing (likely Fire Nexus or Lineage 12.1).
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jakiejohnson:
so how do i launch twrp? and I can choose ANY rom?

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[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zboy745:
There are numerous videos out there that make it extremely easy
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Best take note of post date when quoting another member. In this case the post was nearly a year old.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LenAsh:
Thread closed - course run.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrevelyanISU:
When I got my replacement tablet for the recall, I followed the instructions to kill the kill switch on my old tablet (a 16gb Wifi only version). I deleted the TegraOTA folder, and used the zip file as well. I then installed BlissPop and have left it that way since.

A few days ago, I decided to switch from the now-defunct BlissPop over to LineageOS. For some reason, I couldn't get the tablet to boot into recovery (I installed the TWRP app, wouldn't boot into TWRP; I flashed TWRP using fastboot, wouldn't boot into TWRP; I flashed Nvidia's stock recovery, still wouldn't boot into recovery).

So I decided to flash stock, but new everything (I think the 5.2 or 5.3 version). Booted into OS setup (without connecting to network) so I could enable debugging/connect with ADB. This worked, so I rebooted into bootloader and finally got into TWRP. But, because of shared storage, I couldn't get into system folder to see if TegraOTA was back. So I decided to go back to original stock so I could access internal storage. Performed a factory reset, flashed the very original stock system/recovery/boot from these forums.

Restarted tablet and... nothing. Black screen. When its plugged in, the light shows it has charging, but no amount of time or effort pressing the power button will get it to do anything.

Did I brick it somehow? I've flashed various upgrades, OTAs, custom ROMs on both Shield Tablets I've had and am 99.99% sure that I didn't do anything wrong this time. Did I unknowingly flash something that would allow the kill switch to be thrown even if the tablet was never connected to my network? Is there any way to test? Basically I want to be certain its 100% done for before I toss it and buy a new tablet (I sold my replacement earlier this week, which is why I decided to upgrade the old one in the first place). Thanks in advance for any help!
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filjusz:
If you installed latest stock and system detected tablet with bad battery it probably killed itself even if you did not connected it to internet
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] takaishy:
I do not live in the United States, sorry my English is not very good.

I bought this great phone on Ebay, but when I updated it it was blocked in GSM, I read procedures but without any results, the third-party pages do not work for me, I guess because the IMEI is not in any database.

I followed the tutorial by contacting on Twitter but I'm not a T-mobile customer, nobody helps me.

thanks
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] kisutbener:
Same with me. Please help
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] cheeze.keyk:
have you tried contact the seller and return it?

Mine was unlocked by Cellunlocker.
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] takaishy:
I've solved it, with T-mobile on Twitter. They have unlocked.
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] hubaba:
How,just contact them? What should I provide?:confused:
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] fc3211:
The most straightforward solution is to find somebody that your know who has Tmobile service. Stick their sim in the phone and ask them to call customer service and then Tmobile will unlock the phone no problemo. Unfortunatley i dont have friends that dumb that actually pay full price with Tmobile, they all use Tmobile MVNO's
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] Tiger749:
Did you have a T-Mobile account???
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] fc3211:
No I dont have a Tmobile account.
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] guideahon:
THANKS A LOT!!!! You're the best, i will try this today, wish me luck

---------- Post added at 12:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 PM ----------

I may be in USA for tourism a couple of weeks, will i be able to unlock it if i lend my phone to a friend who has tmobile?? I read the phone has to use tmobile network for 40 days, i wont be staying that long.

Thanks
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] fc3211:
If you know somebody that has Tmobile than all they have to do is call Tmobile and say that the LG G5 belongs to them and that they want to unlock it because they will be travelling to South America or Europe. As long as they have had service with Tmobile (on a different phone) for more than 40 days than Tmobile will do it no problem.

But for those who dont have Tmobile service and dont knwo anybody who does than follow my advice from the earlier post, just ask to be transferred to tech support and then when you get to tech support tell them you where just on the phone with Advanced Support Team and got disconnected. Trust me that they have the ability to unlock the phone but you will have to persuade them to do so. If you get a real stubborn person than just say "I have to go I will call back later" and then call back in 5 minutes and talk to somebody else.
[T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers] Jokerok777:
Hi fc3211! Thanks! Can you contact the supervisors in a different way (not by phone)? Or is this the only way?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Aex12:
Download:

A1 Oreo Firmware: Google Drive

A1 Nougat Firmware: Google Drive

5X Nougat Firmware: Google Drive

FAQ:

Which one should I install?

If you plan to use Android One rom on the 5X, you should flash A1 firmware.

If you come back from Android One to MIUI, you should flash 5X firmware.

If you are going to use Android One Oreo, install A1 Oreo Firmware.

When should I install it?

You should only install it whenever you switch from A1 roms to 5X roms and viceversa. If you update your A1/5X rom, there is no need to reflash it.

Where does they come from?

A1 Oreo firmware is extracted from January fastboot image (8.1.10)

A1 Nougat firmware is extracted from the December fastboot image.

5X Nougat firmware is extracted from China Stable 9.0.3.0 fastboot image.

How do I install it?

- Backup your EFS

- Extract zip file on your computer

- Reboot your phone into fastboot (Power + Vol Down)

- Connect your phone to your computer with an USB cable

- Double click on "flash_only_firmware" file.

- Wait until it finishes.

- Reboot into TWRP, wipe cache and dalvik and then reboot to system

How do I backup my EFS?

- Install my TWRP.

- Boot into TWRP

- Tap on Backup

- Check EFS and uncheck rest of checkboxes

- Swipe to backup

Is there any way to flash this without a computer?

At the moment there isnt any other way to flash it without a computer.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] bruno123123:
Does it give me an ability to install OTAs when flashed to A1?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] beitaboy:
thanks for the nice roms:good:
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] 95254595:
As any kowned issues for A1 rom ?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] halbercone:
It is not working, when I click on "flash_only_firmware" it opens close quickly and nothing happens.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] gurex:
Same for me. Is it possible to flash the images manually?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] gurex:
I tried moving fastboot, adb and "those files" to the same folder and then it flashed.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BluNoze:
How long should it take to boot after flashing, I'm sitting at the boot screen (blue-red-yellow-green line with no animation for a while now?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] 小蚊:
Try to reboot it by long press the power button, it would be sooner if you reboot
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BluNoze:
Thanks I did that too, but couldn't get it to work, ended up installing the MiA1 port on MiUI via TWRP flahable zip which worked pretty much instantly, I will probably try again later
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] 小蚊:
emmmmm, I think you should wait, , , It may take longer time if you flash through PC.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BluNoze:
Thanks I'll try again tonight, but I waited over 20 mins and it was still in the initial boot screen.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] 小蚊:
It seems like these firmwares is not a full system, have you flashed a rom before you flash these firmwares?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ToxnExotic:
Twrp?

Hi i bought MI 5X the Shop send it to me with Android One Rom but there is No recovery or when i want to Recovery the Phone Just reboot i want to ASK you now which twrp should i flash for Mi 5X or A1 and after this can i flash the 5X Firmware?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Spiritof88:
Hi all, am i reading the original post wrong if i conclude that if i'm already on the A1 nougat rom there is no need to flash the A1 Oreo firmware if i want to flash the Oreo rom ? And that i can Just flash Oreo rom with twrp ?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kumczak:
Hi guys. Could any of you help me out with flashing this firmware? Clicking the flash-firmware file does nothing - a command prompt window opens and closes in a second and nothing happens. Any tips on how to get it to work? Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BluNoze:
I couldn't get the original Nougat one to install either at first. The only way to install it was what I mentioned in this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74946333&postcount=25
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kumczak:
thanks, bro. i will try that tomorrow!
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] kk131:
The firmware file in the OP should be unzipped in the same folder as the fastboot program in your PC.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Kumczak:
Thanks, bro! I am trying it now and the script still does not work. Does anyone has any idea how to flash it manually?

EDIT: for others that also have the same problem: put all of the files from \images folder into your fastboot folder, open fastboot and paste the commands below, one by one. These are the commands inside of the flash-firmware file.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] dancorpse:
Is there 5X firmware for Oreo? When I want to flash back to Miui, I should flash 5X firmware for Oreo, right?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thes3usa:
First time Mi 5X user here. Was sold device as Mine A1 but checked IMEI as 5X. Don't really care. Came with A1 Nougat Port.

So I tried flashing the Oreo A1 FW via Fastboot but it says "Device Mismatched" in CMD. Updated to the Oreo port with no problem, but FP sensor works as button.

Any solution?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] xemisxu:
Install A1 Firmware in op.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] thes3usa:
Tried that, and it gives the error I've said above.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] RΞ:D¥:
I tried to go back to miui.eu on my mi 5x, but after i reinstalled the Mi 5X Firmware and flashed last miui.eu weekly my phone say: "Encryption Unsuccessful Encryption was interrupted and can't complete. As a result, the data on your phone is no longer accessible. To resume using your phone, you need to preform a factory reset. When you set up your phone after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google account."

Any halp?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] sandropiras:
Same problem

Same problem to me. I'm using oreo port without flash a1 firmware, I'm trying to go back to miui rom but I've the same encryption problem.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] quangduc_ta:
firmware must be same folder with fastboot

Fastboot folder should be in the root of you HDD. For an example C:\Fastboot
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] chuckychux:
How did you install oreo, please tell me I'm also a new user. Using mi 5x that came with nougat port
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] kk131:
Read here https://xdaforums.com/mi-5x/how-to/guide-how-to-install-a1-rom-5x-t3777139
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] chuckychux:
Thanks will follow the instructions now, can I also install Gcam HDR+ and EIS?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] quangduc_ta:
May update

Everything working perfect, especially battery, battery perform better than last version
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] ffffwh:
I've forgot to backup the EFS. Is there any consequence?

I flashed A1 rom then. Everything seems to work well.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] meteosanjuan:
A few months ago I installed the rom of oreo and my device happened to be an A1, a few days ago to test MIUI10 install the rom of the 5X. Up to here everything perfect.

I have not satisfied MIU10 and I want to return to a custom rom. I change the firmware again of the A1 and although there is evidence that the firmware has changed, because the initial screen is with the white background the device keeps telling me that it is a 5X.

Is it because of the IMEI or another cause? It is an unimportant detail, but for me it is because the A1 camera does not detect the double lens and it does not allow photos in portrait mode.

Any idea of ​​how I can make the device indicate in properties that it is an A1?

Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Morialkar:
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think that's more a safety mesure to make sure you don't completely brick it without recourse...
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] tuntun2526:
Can we get a working MI A1 OREO LINK as this seems nowhere to be found?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Morialkar:
If anyone has trouble flashing from macOS, simply do the following:

Put the files in the zip in ~/Android/sdk/platform-tools

Run

chmod +x flash_only_firmware.sh

Modify the flash_only_firmware.sh file to add ./ before every time the word fast boot is written so it looks like

./fastboot

Run the file

./flash_only_fastboot.sh

macOS as trouble running locally present script without the ./ before it
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] nandok87:
Ola, mesmo se eu atualizar o meu mi 5x com a imagens do A1, posso atualizar via OTA? Tem algum perigo de brick?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] pichai:
I can't boot after I refresh! Press the power button and the white light flashes!
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] TheArka96:
Your device seems to be bricked.. so you have to enter in EDL mode with Test points (in the back of Mother board) and connect to your pc to flash a fastboot rom from xiaomi, google EDL Mode and how to enter it, to have more info
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] sinopan:
we may flash it without computer by using dd if=xx of=/dev/block/by-name
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] xemisxu:
If u was flashed A1 firmware after flashing any 8.1 miui u has been hard bricked ur phone do test point
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] bandicout:
any update for A1 Pie firmware ?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] xemisxu:
Ril dont work on our device if we flash A1 pie update
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] granbonobo:
Hi everybody! Trying to back up efs as recommended before reverting from mi a1 to mi5x. Twrp works, but the EFS backup gives an error,: can't backup /data, although the telephone works well. Any solution? Thank you very much in advance!
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] BluNoze:
Was that this one from the MIUI site: V10.0.4.0.PDHMIXM ?

http://en.miui.com/download-333.html
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] xemisxu:
I dosent test it but i think dat this wont work,10.0.3.0 fail in RIL
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] granbonobo:
This is the error message I get on TWRP when trying to backup EFS. Thanks in advance!
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] xemisxu:
U have encripted /data,format /data but u will lose all internal storage
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] granbonobo:
Thank you for the answer. What should I do then? do I risk the EFS (brick) unencripting it? Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] masterlive23:
my device broken
[Xiaomi Mi 5X ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] anandroidphoneuser:
Flashing MI5x firmware hard bricked my device
[Wing, P4350 General] polsander:
Hi everyone, i'm a very satisfactied italian herald user, but i need some tips..

i got the original rom from htc with Wm6, 4.17.408.2 ita

1) i've, of course, some ram problems, should i change rom? is that safe? I use herald mainly for business, what about all my files, contacts, etc. if i change rom?

2) i'm trying to use my pc lan connection to surf on my herald, but i can't find out how....any tips?

thanks in advance

cheers

pol
[Wing, P4350 General] duprade:
You can upgrade your rom and still use it for business. I would suggest using a stable Herald rom such as one of these:

HERALD.ASerg.WM6.1.WWE

Touch-IT v4.4 and 4.41 WWE P4350
[Honor 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] WYPIERDAALAAC:
Hey!

This is very nice theme with some modifications of mine.

As I see the original creator is "Aniket". I find his theme on some blog.

Ok, so below you have zip package (for extract) with theme and screenshots.

It have also nice lockscreen, icons from huawei honor v10 and ui similar to ios11.
[Honor 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Days Tech:
I used a different theme and a wallpaper from a separate app and got this:
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] misterfox20:
I know that the battery in the 6X and 7X are the same size, but between the 7X's larger screen and its supposedly "more efficient" processor, is there a notable difference in battery life/SOT between the two?

I'm looking for a replacement for my aging LG G3, which has infamously suffered from overheating/poor SOT due to its inefficient processor and QHD screen. My priority for a new phone is solid battery life, and the 6X/7X are in my budget.
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] Rajeev:
Getting above 7 hours SOT all time... I have posted some screens in battery sot section. Check
[Honor 7X  Questions & Answers] PalakMi:
7 is a lot, wow.

Honor is rely doing great
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] alh84001:
I got a Sprint locked N950U device today from a third party, that I'd wish to unlock to work with any (international) carrier. I checked the IMEI and it's listed as clean. However, when I put a t-mobile card in, or a European SIM, and restart the phone I don't get the 'Enter network unlock code' dialog. After the OTA update I do get Sprint OMADM notification about trying to register the phone on the network, but since I don't have a SIM plan it fails. Do I first have to have the phone running registered on Sprint (or MVNO?) and then can switch to another carrier?

Also, when I go to at least two unlocking services online, and enter the make and model of the phone and IMEI, I never get an e-mail with unlock details and the form submission button just keeps saying 'Please wait'.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
For Sprint's registeration/activation nag, have you tried disabling the responsible packages using an app like Package Disabler? If not, do that and see if still getting the unlock message. Worst case it will at least take care of the other nags. If you still get the unlock code message then try contacting Sprint to unlock. If you go 3rd party service, I've used cellunlocker dot net before.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] margarette77:
i found samsungphoneunlock they unlock my note 8 from sprint via remote connection, someone has connected to my laptop and i follow some instructions and they unlock the phone for me..they told me sprint phone do not ask for code..i hope this helps..cheers
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] oxidyzed:
Hello everyone, i was wondering if there's really no way to flash stuff to my P8 Lite 2017 with FRP in Lock status.

The system isn't booting, so i'm stuck in a permanent "Your device has failed verification and may not work properly" eRecovery doesn't work, not even with the DNS-FirmwareFinder method, dload seems not to be working also and as i said FRP and PHONE are in a green Locked status. Not really willing to pay DC-Phoenix or Unlocker, as i already had problems with that.

Thanks in advance to everyone guys.
[P8 Lite (2017) Discussion] Joanna8729:
I must unlocked bootloader.U Write or Huawei in Code a unlock SRK Tool program.

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