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[Videos] Tutorials on how to root, flash roms and more on the Amazon Fire 5th gen.

Hi guys i have been working on some videos on this device hope they help some noobs get this stuff working
Amazon Fire 5th gen review
https://youtu.be/BNPAgweG5ls
How to install google play store and remove ads from clock screen
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How to root the Amazon Fire 5th gen tablet
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How to install CM12.1 rom on the Amazon Fire 5th gen
https://youtu.be/4dwguHoxTvo
How to Firmware Restore or Unbrick your Amazon Fire 5th gen Tablet
https://youtu.be/RQLoH-ahjy4
Amazon Fire 5th gen Rooted on Fire OS 5 1 1 with SuperTool
https://youtu.be/sVv1D_LNLTg
Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in Slim Rom install on Fire OS 5 1 1 with FlashFire App
https://youtu.be/NaCBSuUuhRE
Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in Resurrection Remix Rom Install & Overview
https://youtu.be/fj6kwgW3-Sw
How to Factory Reset the Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in tablet
https://youtu.be/ZkNArXhJF8M
Amazon Fire 5th gen AOSP Nexus rom install with Flash Fire
https://youtu.be/QZjD4ME4wlI
How to root the Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in on Fire OS 5 1 2 SuperTool Mac linux and Windows
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Hopefully more videos to come.

Nice.

sd_shadow said:
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How to root the Amazon Fire 5ht gen tablet
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thanks @sd_shadow you are always on the ball

Tomsgt said:
thanks @sd_shadow you are always on the ball
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Have a link to the TWRP thread? The link in the video description is broken.
EDIT: Nvm got it http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/twrp-recovery-t3242548

[Index]Amazon Fire (5th Gen-2015)

@Tomsgt I just wanted to say thank you! I'm using my Amazon Fire Tablet with CM12 to post this right now thanks to your video! Also I was wondering will you be keeping updated with videos for new releases of CM12?

just to double check, would flashing of Rom work for kindle fire 7 inch 2015? thank you.

In another thread, I see that custom Rom can't be loaded for soho 2015 fire, that is why I wonder if it is now possible to load cm12 on my new fire 7 inch? thanks

rvpals said:
In another thread, I see that custom Rom can't be loaded for soho 2015 fire, that is why I wonder if it is now possible to load cm12 on my new fire 7 inch? thanks
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soho is not a 2015/5th Gen model
see Fire Index: Which Amazon Fire Tablet Do I have?
Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7" screen, microSD slot, VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera
Kindle Fire HD - 3rd Gen/2013: 7" screen- Power and volume buttons on the back, No Camera, No HDMI output

sd_shadow said:
soho is not a 2015/5th Gen model
see Fire Index: Which Amazon Fire Tablet Do I have?
Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7" screen, microSD slot, VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera
Kindle Fire HD - 3rd Gen/2013: 7" screen- Power and volume buttons on the back, No Camera, No HDMI output
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Thanks you, SD_shadow. The tablet I just bought looks to be the "Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7" screen, microSD slot, VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera".
Can you please tell me if the video posted in this thread about installing CM12 would work for my tablet? Thank you.

rvpals said:
Thanks you, SD_shadow. The tablet I just bought looks to be the "Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7" screen, microSD slot, VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera".
Can you please tell me if the video posted in this thread about installing CM12 would work for my tablet? Thank you.
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yes the videos in this post are for the Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7"

Sullinjr said:
@Tomsgt I just wanted to say thank you! I'm using my Amazon Fire Tablet with CM12 to post this right now thanks to your video! Also I was wondering will you be keeping updated with videos for new releases of CM12?
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I am planning on making some more videos on this device soon

Tomsgt said:
I am planning on making some more videos on this device soon
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Right on man! I just sent you a pm! I also run a YouTube Channel. Black Collar Comedy on YouTube. You should check it out! We're really not that funny but we get a little better with each new video! Haha

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new video added to the list

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new video added to the list
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a couple more video added to the list check them out

I flashed SlimROM via FlashFire from my rooted Fire 7. I installed a Layers theme and rebooted and now im stuck in a bootloop. I did not get to turning on USB debugging therefore, adb IS NOT working. I've tried sideloading the BIN file (stock firmware) via stock recovery but it fails. Can anyone help? Ive also performed a factory reset in recovery.
So basically I cannot run any adb commands since USB debugging was off. What can I do?
S6 EDGE TMO

dEris said:
I've tried sideloading the BIN file (stock firmware) via stock recovery but it fails.
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What message does it give you? You wiped data and cache before flashing the stock OS?
You could try flashing the stock OS via fastboot. Wipe data & cache first.
fastboot flash system stockOS_file_name.img
The newest SlimLP doesn't even include Layers. The Fire doesn't play well with them.

blueberry.sky said:
What message does it give you? You wiped data and cache before flashing the stock OS?
You could try flashing the stock OS via fastboot. Wipe data & cache first.
fastboot flash system stockOS_file_name.img
The newest SlimLP doesn't even include Layers. The Fire doesn't play well with them.
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Stock firmware is a bin file. Will that work? And will that work if my device doesn't show up in adb with "adb devices"?
Also, if I do the adb devices command with tablet off and plugged in, it shows my device. It just won't find the device in bootloader or recovery.
Yes I tried reset then sideload. It fails because adb doesn't detect device.
S6 EDGE TMO

So flashing the stock OS didn't actually fail then, you just can't connect via adb.
You're right, you'll need a .img file. Tho first you could check that your pc can see it in fastboot (since adb isn't working for you). Boot into fastboot then do
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fastboot devices
on your pc.

Questions about the all new Fire 8

Hello, I've been thinking about buying the new Fire 8 amazon released as my second smart device ever but I want to know some things first.
Are these devices easily rootable?
Rooting my samsung phone was a very easy and painless process so I want to know if I'll be able to root it if I get one.
Will I be able to install android applications and games using third party appstores or APKs?
My phone is currently running android 4.1.2 so my main reason to buy one of these would be to upgrade and have something that will run all of my stuff.
And how easy is it to install the google playstore and google services in one of these tablets?
Thanks a lot for your attention and help.

Currently no root available for this device. But maybe it will come in a few weeks or months ago knows... Google play store is fairly easy to install just search xda or in google to find out how
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ahac85 said:
Currently no root available for this device. But maybe it will come in a few weeks or months ago knows... Google play store is fairly easy to install just search xda or in google to find out how
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Apparently, Kingroot seems to work for FireOS 5.3.1 on the 5th gen Fire :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/root-t3471289
It's a good guess that it would work on this new HD 8 as well !

bibikalka said:
Apparently, Kingroot seems to work for FireOS 5.3.1 on the 5th gen Fire :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/root-t3471289
It's a good guess that it would work on this new HD 8 as well !
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Any confirmation on what OS version the new HD 8 comes with? Holding off on upgrading from my Fire HD until root + CM is confirmed
5.3.1.1 apparently
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202073860

Tortilla-Chip said:
Any confirmation on what OS version the new HD 8 comes with? Holding off on upgrading from my Fire HD until root + CM is confirmed
5.3.1.1 apparently
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202073860
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5.3.1.1 is an upgrade ! It probably comes with 5.3.1 as is ...

bibikalka said:
Apparently, Kingroot seems to work for FireOS 5.3.1 on the 5th gen Fire :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/root-t3471289
It's a good guess that it would work on this new HD 8 as well !
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Tried it but doesn't work
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ahac85 said:
Tried it but doesn't work
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What's the build date for your FireOS ?

bibikalka said:
What's the build date for your FireOS ?
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5.3.1
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ahac85 said:
5.3.1
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Right, this is the version. It also says something like "Build Sept 1st", so what's that date ?
Update:
Here is what Amazon has on its website now :
ro.build.version.number=554206920
ro.build.version.name=Fire OS 5.3.1.1 (554206920)
ro.build.date=Sun Sep 18 00:28:58 UTC 2016

Mine shipped with 5.3.1.0 Build 8/1/16 1:24PM
not sure if helpful...

Mine just showed up today too, same as eenoah
5.3.1.0 Build 8/1/2016 8:24 PM

Here's some screenshots from AIDA64 (installed via Google Play Store )

Fire HD8 shows Fires OS 5.3.1.1
was installed on Sept 29, 2016 a few days after it arrived.
Device is a great tablet, BUT Amazon store sucks!
Hope we will be able to completely WIPE and install pure Android.

My HD8-6 Gen is running OS 5.3.1.1
Any news as to adding google apps? Folks are confusing this tablet with 5gen tablet.

I can confirm 5th gen Google apps work on the 6th gen

philipobenito said:
I can confirm 5th gen Google apps work on the 6th gen
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What did you use to install the google services on 6th gen?
Can you please share a link to point me in the right way?

Arisend said:
What did you use to install the google services on 6th gen?
Can you please share a link to point me in the right way?
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Search for root junky and use his supertool
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ahac85 said:
Search for root junky and use his supertool
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Thanks
One more question, has anyone run any benchmark tests on this tablet?
I'm interested to know how it compares to other similar devices

ahac85 said:
Search for root junky and use his supertool
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I think that not have to use "root junky" or his supertool, you only will have to install (sideloaded) 4 Apks:
http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...ire-tablets-the-super-easy-way-no-pc-or-root/
Apparently, "root junky" works as well in the All-New FireHD8 6th Generation, but it requires downloading a utility script called "supertool" to a PC and using it to install the Play Store apps.
That method also requires using a Windows computer and sometimes getting the drivers to work is a pain, so this is an even easier solution to add the Play Store to your Fire tablet.

Root Kindle Fire HD 8 (6th Gen)

Hi
I'm new on here today so forgive my lack of knowledge!
I've tried to root my HD8 (6th Gen) using Kingroot but I can't download the app direct to my Kindle. I can sideload it but just wanted to check if the current Kingroot app will support the OS 5.3.2.1. If not can someone help with rewinding my Kindle to a previous OS that Kingroot will work with? Or am i just showing my ignorance there?
Cheers!

Unless there is an update I missed, Kingroot does not work on the gen 6 devices. I don't think there is a root method yet.

lithium630 said:
Unless there is an update I missed, Kingroot does not work on the gen 6 devices. I don't think there is a root method yet.
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Thanks Lithium360. I shall keep checking the forum for any news. Cheers
KC :good:

Just got Fire-Tab 10 need help

I took advantage of Amazon's Prime Sale and got the Fire-10 Tablet. It was able to sync most of my apps from my "little" Fire. The OS that installed itself is 5.6.2.0. Is there a way to root this OS?

nypaulie said:
I took advantage of Amazon's Prime Sale and got the Fire-10 Tablet. It was able to sync most of my apps from my "little" Fire. The OS that installed itself is 5.6.2.0. Is there a way to root this OS?
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This guy claimed that it is possible to root Fire HD10 with OS 5.6.2.0 :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77076324&postcount=55

Dan_firehd said:
This guy claimed that it is possible to root Fire HD10 with OS 5.6.2.0 :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77076324&postcount=55
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Yes, it works. Just finished - didn't take long and the instructions were clear. Thanks.

Rooting Fire Hd 8 (7th Generation) Which Rom?

Hello I am thinking about rooting my kindle fire 8 (7th Gen). What I cant figure out is after I root it can I set it to stock Androd? or do I have to use one of the roms? and which would be the best one?

dsl204 said:
Hello I am thinking about rooting my kindle fire 8 (7th Gen). What I cant figure out is after I root it can I set it to stock Androd? or do I have to use one of the roms? and which would be the best one?
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You can make a bunch of tweaks to make it feel like stock Android (download play store, debloat Amazon apps, use Nova launcher, etc).
But, there are no custom ROMs available for the 7th Gen Fire 8 , nor is there a bootloader unlock. Even if there were other ROMs, we'd need a bootloader unlock before flashing ROMs.

@ggow has kindly offered to look into 7th gen HD8 bootloader unlock when he gets the time https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79456924&postcount=38

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@ggow has kindly offered to look into 7th gen HD8 bootloader unlock when he gets the time https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79456924&postcount=38
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Oh wow, that's exciting. I'd love TWRP and Magisk on this thing.

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@ggow has kindly offered to look into 7th gen HD8 bootloader unlock when he gets the time https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79456924&postcount=38
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@ggow I wonder if you still have this on your list of things you might look at?

We can compile a ROM using stock boot.img and flash it with FlashFire but it would be very difficult... And we will need a lot of tests...
I'm going to download the cm12 sources and see if I can do anything.

Anyone with the HD8 2017 can PM me please? Thanks!

Rortiz2 said:
Anyone with the HD8 2017 can PM me please? Thanks!
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Me. I only just saw this post