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:
Amazon Fire 5th Gen [SuperTool] Root, Google play install, block ota updates and more
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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:
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.
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Free mobile app
It's worthwhile backing up an app before removing it as then it can be easily restored if you want / need it.
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Free mobile app
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.
Slimlp 5.1.1 and slim mini gapps... Wipe was included... Will try rom first then gapps
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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.
Glad you found the solution; not sure the above link is the one you intended (seems to point to unrelated material)
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
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
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183Hi guys its RootJunky again and i have put together another SuperTool for all of you.
this SuperTool is for the Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in tablet only. Some options may work on other version but that would be at your own risk.
View attachment 3579065
NOTE This tool has been Tested and built for the Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in tablet. some features may work on other 5th gen tablets but use it at your own risk.
Features
WINDOWS VERSION
1. ADB driver install and test
2. Install Google play store plus remove ads on some fire os versions
3. block ota updates
4. boot device to twrp recovery 5.0.1 and below
5. Install FlashFire App
6. root amazon Fire 5th gen on android 5.1.2 and below
7. replace stock fire launcher with Nova launcher
8. remove lock screen ads on fire os 5.1.2 and below
9. Update SuperTool Files
LINUX AND MAC VERSION
1. Install Google play store plus remove ads on some fire os versions
2. root amazon Fire 5th gen on android 5.1.2 and below
3. block ota updates
4. remove lock screen ads on fire os 5.1.2
5. replace stock fire launcher with Nova launcher
6. Install FlashFire App
7. Install Xposed Framework
8. Quit
Note you can downgrade firmware from Fire OS 5.3.2 to 5.3.1 without any problems. Do not downgrade any lower.
WARNING do not attempt to downgrade your firmware if you are on 5.3.1 you will hard brick the device. You can downgrade to 5.1.2 from 5.1.4 5.1.3 or 5.1.2.1
NOTE Amazon Fire OS 5.1.2.1 will not let you root with Kingroot and you will need to downgrade to 5.1.2 to use this supertool to root the device. All firmware can be found HERE
I made this video on the firmware flashing process but a word of WARNING you can not downgrade below 5.1.2, or you will hard brick your device.
FIRE OS 5.1.2 NUMBER update-kindle-global-37.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin you can use this new Supertool to downgrade to Fire OS 5.1.2 really easily
New more info on this tool related to the HD8 and HD10 check here
New Version of SuperTool available as of 11-28-16
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NOTE Download the File without the dashes - - - - - - between words its the new version
LInk to Supertool HERE
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS WIINDOWS https://youtu.be/sVv1D_LNLTg
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS MAC AND LINUX <Mod Edit: Link removed for affiliate sales link.>
NOTE IF ON WINDOWS 8 YOU MAY WANT TO TURN OFF DRIVER SIGNING CHECK SEE LINK
NOTE its best if you extract the supertool folder to your desktop it seems to work the best in this location on your C drive.
Here is a link to all of my video tutorials
<Mod Edit: Link removed for promoting paid service and affiliate sales links.>
Big thanks to all the devs that have put some awesome work on this device.
Note you can always update the apps in the SuperTool with these links
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/chainfire/flashfire/
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/chainfire/supersu/
https://kingroot.net/10
I figured out the problem with Kingroot 5.0 and why it will not remove Kingroot and install supersu. Basically this version of kingroot installs itself as a device Admin and you have to turn this off after rooting and before continuing the script to remove it and replace with kingroot. To turn off kingroot admin just go into settings then security and device administrator then uncheck kingroot and continue with the removal and replacement of supersu. I am working on updating the script to add this step
also looking into 5.3.2 9
supertool has been updated to Fire OS 5.1.2 all options work again and i have taken further steps to stop ota updates. to get the latest files run the update option 9 twice or just download the new Supertool from the link in the OP9SUCCESS! FLASHED NEXUS ROM ON FIRE 7 - 5.1.2 version!
I had bricked my Fire 7 a couple of times trying to install the Slim ROM with Flashfire.
I restored the stock 5.1.2 firmware by following Root Junky's video, "How to Firmware Restore or Unbrick your Amazon Fire 5th gen Tablet"
Finally the Nexus ROM install was a success.
I flashed the Nexus ROM ("lp-fire-nexus-rom-ford-20160405.zip")
on to my Fire 7 (2015) firmware version 5.1.2 using Flashfire v.031.
I rooted the Fire 7 (firmware ver 5.1.2) with Root Junky's SuperTool ("AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip" - April 6. 2016 version).
Here are the steps I used to root the Fire 7 and install the Nexus ROM on it.
I am going into detail in order to assist others.
Make sure your Fire 7 tablet is fully charged.
1. First I reset the Fire 7 to Amazon factory defaults. You do this by booting the Fire 7 while holding down the Power and Volume-Down (left side of Vol button) buttons. Don't release the buttons until the "Amazon system recovery" menu appears.
-While holding down the Power and Vol-Down buttons, first the "Amazon" logo appears, then the "Amazon system recovery" menu appears. Using the Volume keys, I highlighted "wipe data/factory reset" then I pressed the Power button to perform the task.
-Then using the Volume keys, I highlighted "wipe cache partition" and then I pressed the Power button to perform the task.
-Finally with "reboot system now" highlighted, I pressed the Power button to reboot the system.
2. The Fire logo appeared for a few minutes (a bar may appear and a message about updating software might appear). It may take up to 10 minutes to boot.
-Then the Fire 7 Setup screen finally appears. I selected the language and then I connected the Fire to my Wifi (Kingroot needs an internet connection in order to root the Fire using RootJunky's SuperTool). I skipped the portion of the Fire setup that registers the Fire with Amazon.
3. Go to SETTINGS, DEVICE OPTIONS on the Fire 7.
Tap on the SERIAL NUMBER field 7 to 10 times.
This opens a new field below titled, DEVELOPER OPTIONS. Click on Developer Options. Make sure ENABLE ADB is turned on (switch is to the right and orange color, rather than off and grayed out).
4. Using the data cable that comes with the Fire, I connected it to my Windows 10 computer on a USB 2.0 port. I copied the Nexus rom (lp-fire-nexus-rom-ford-20160405.zip) to the root folder of my SD Card.
5. I then rooted my Fire using RootJunky's SuperTool. Make sure to watch Root Junky's YouTube video with great rooting instructions.
(AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip - April 6. 2016 version).
6. I installed a copy of Fireflash v.031 on my Fire 7.
(RootJunky's SuperTool only had Fireflash v.030 at the time. I had a copy of Fireflash v.031 .apk that I downloaded from a European server. I replaced Root Junky's copy of v.30 with my copy of v.031 and installed Fireflash on my Fire 7 using Root Junky's SuperTool batch file). I then disconnected the data cable from the Fire 7.
7. I started Fireflash v.031 and made the following menu selections:
- Click the Red + and choose 'Wipe'
- Ensure System data, 3rd party apps and Dalvik cache are CHECKED
- Click the Red + button and choose 'Flash ZIP/OTA'
- Navigate to and choose the latest Fire Nexus ROM Zip (I used "lp-fire-nexus-rom-ford-20160405.zip" that I had previously loaded on the root folder of the SD Card.)
- Ensure Auto-mount and Mount /system read/write are UNCHECKED
- Move (drag) "Wipe" to the Top of the order (just above the ROM flashing).
- Press the big FLASH button.
- Ignore any warnings that appear.
8. The screen will go black for a few seconds.
-Then it will say, "Loading" and lines of text will go by rapidly for a few seconds.
-A red bar will then appear at the top of the screen titled "Fireflash".
-The rest of the screen is black. Don't touch the tablet. Just let the program run. It takes 5 or 10 minutes. It looks like nothing is happening, but it is.
-Finally the tablet will reboot. The Amazon logo will appear for a little while, then a pulsing color dots animation will appear. This dot animation will run for 5 or 10 minutes more as the tablet boots for the first time. Don't touch the tablet until a Setup screen appears.
9. You can now set up the tablet, registering it with Google and loading your desired apps.
Nexus is a nice ROM. Much better and faster than the stock Amazon Store ROM.
Good Luck with installing the Nexus ROM on your Fire 7, it's well worth all the effort.7
ok all you crazy hard bricking Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in loves here it is firmware downgrade fire os 5.1.2 supertool
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