Problem with constant restarts - 7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My wife's 7" Kindle Fire HD keeps rebooting into the TWRP recovery. I had rooted it and installed a custom ROM several months ago, but could never get it stable and working correctly. So I gave up and restored the original images backup and all was well for several months. She used it quite regularly without issues.
Then a couple of weeks ago, she would charge it up 100%, use it to read then go to bed. By the next evening it would be as dead as a door nail. So thinking it was a bad battery I did some investigating and found that when she puts it into standby mode it will eventually reboot and go into TWRP. Of course it never enters sleep mode while on the recovery screen and the battery will eventually run down.
A couple of notes - If I reboot it to the system from TWRP but never unlock the screen it never reboots to recovery. Only when I unlock the screen and enter the Home screen, or open ANY program will it eventually reboot to TWRP.
I am suspecting that some program updated itself and that is causing the problem, but since she has numerous programs and I had auto update installed it is impossible to know which one is the culprit.
It is running software version 7.4.8_user_4849020, TWRP 2.6.3.1
Has anybody seen this issue? Any suggestions?

Amazon'n software doesn't want to play nice with the 2nd bootloader and recovery. I suggest you to flash a custom rom like CM. The unofficial builds and monthly snapshots are pretty stable.
Oh,and you need to upgrade TWRP to 2.7.0.0 to install CM 11.

SafinWasi said:
Amazon'n software doesn't want to play nice with the 2nd bootloader and recovery. I suggest you to flash a custom rom like CM. The unofficial builds and monthly snapshots are pretty stable.
Oh,and you need to upgrade TWRP to 2.7.0.0 to install CM 11.
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Not going to happen. I went down that obstacle course several months ago and had nothing but problems with CM. Never could get the tablet stable and working in spite of following all of the suggestions and tweaks.. That is why I went back to stock. It worked without issues for several months so as far as I'm concerned it is a problem that can be fixed. It is just going to take me a while to solve it. In the meantime, it seems that as long as she is in the Kindle Reader software and actively using it the reboot doesn't happen. If it gets to where it is not usable I'll just bite the bullet and buy her a new tablet.

pastorbob62 said:
Not going to happen. I went down that obstacle course several months ago and had nothing but problems with CM. Never could get the tablet stable and working in spite of following all of the suggestions and tweaks.. That is why I went back to stock. It worked without issues for several months so as far as I'm concerned it is a problem that can be fixed. It is just going to take me a while to solve it. In the meantime, it seems that as long as she is in the Kindle Reader software and actively using it the reboot doesn't happen. If it gets to where it is not usable I'll just bite the bullet and buy her a new tablet.
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So far no one has found a way around Amazon's bootloader checks, so there's no way to solve it. And CM has become much much more stable now (we're considered official now ). So CM may be worth another go
>>>Sent from my homebuilt TARDIS running Android 4.4... or maybe it's a Kindle Fire HD running Cyanogenmod 11<<<

Ph0enix_216 said:
So far no one has found a way around Amazon's bootloader checks, so there's no way to solve it. And CM has become much much more stable now (we're considered official now ). So CM may be worth another go
>>>Sent from my homebuilt TARDIS running Android 4.4... or maybe it's a Kindle Fire HD running Cyanogenmod 11<<<
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Hmmmm. Well, I may give this a shot after I replace her Kindle for her. I have about $100.00 in my Amazon account that I can apply to the price of a new tablet (not another Kindle, she wants a REAL Android device ). Then I can experiment as much as I desire and if things go badly, she will still have a tablet.
Thank you for the feedback!

pastorbob62 said:
Hmmmm. Well, I may give this a shot after I replace her Kindle for her. I have about $100.00 in my Amazon account that I can apply to the price of a new tablet (not another Kindle, she wants a REAL Android device ). Then I can experiment as much as I desire and if things go badly, she will still have a tablet.
Thank you for the feedback!
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Cm11 has changed ALOT in the past 9 months. It's very stable, and has the latest android version 4.4.4. Also think about upgrading your Twrp version to 2.7.0.

Bao289 said:
Cm11 has changed ALOT in the past 9 months. It's very stable, and has the latest android version 4.4.4. Also think about upgrading your Twrp version to 2.7.0.
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Upgrading to TWRP 2.7.0 is understood. I had to do that in order to run a Kit-Kat based ROM on my Asus TF300. (Which, by the way, is MUCH easier to customize than this Kindle.)
The main problem I previously had with CM was getting the Kindle app to work without crashing and causing a reboot. or locking the tablet up. Has that issue been resolved?

pastorbob62 said:
Upgrading to TWRP 2.7.0 is understood. I had to do that in order to run a Kit-Kat based ROM on my Asus TF300. (Which, by the way, is MUCH easier to customize than this Kindle.)
The main problem I previously had with CM was getting the Kindle app to work without crashing and causing a reboot. or locking the tablet up. Has that issue been resolved?
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Yes that issue has been resolved. Hascode changed the build prop file to make amazon apps work. I can acess books, apps but NOT prime videos.

NO one can access Prime videos outside of a Kindle OS. It seems like the one thing devs can't crack yet.
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Bao289 said:
Yes that issue has been resolved. Hascode changed the build prop file to make amazon apps work. I can acess books, apps but NOT prime videos.
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Okay, I bought my wife a new tablet (Asus 10.1") and I am finally at the point where I am ready to give this a try.
Just to recap, I am running software version 7.4.8_user_4849020, TWRP 2.6.3.1.
Can I just flash TWRP 2.7.0.0 from TWRP 2.6.3 and then flash CM 11 from TWRP 2.7.0.0? I was able to do that with my Asus tablet without any issues. Or do I have to go back through using fastboot.

pastorbob62 said:
Okay, I bought my wife a new tablet (Asus 10.1") and I am finally at the point where I am ready to give this a try.
Just to recap, I am running software version 7.4.8_user_4849020, TWRP 2.6.3.1.
Can I just flash TWRP 2.7.0.0 from TWRP 2.6.3 and then flash CM 11 from TWRP 2.7.0.0? I was able to do that with my Asus tablet without any issues. Or do I have to go back through using fastboot.
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flash twrp 2.7.0.0 using fire flash app DO NOT FLASH TWRP IN OLD TWRP. So that you have the latest twrp version. Make sure you do a full back up then clear davalik, cache (factory reset) in twrp. THEN flash cm 11 with gapps.

Bao289 said:
flash twrp 2.7.0.0 using fire flash app DO NOT FLASH TWRP IN OLD TWRP. So that you have the latest twrp version. Make sure you do a full back up then clear davalik, cache (factory reset) in twrp. THEN flash cm 11 with gapps.
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Can't seem to locate a version of Fire Flash to download. Where might I find it?

pastorbob62 said:
Can't seem to locate a version of Fire Flash to download. Where might I find it?
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LINK TO TRWP 2.7.0.0= https://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/tate/kfhd7-twrp-2.7.0.0-recovery.img/
FireFlash = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168512
Under RECOVERY PARTITION put the TWRP image file. LEAVE OTHER BOXES ALONE.
Then Reboot into recovey.
You will have the latest twrp recovery. Backup in twrp then flash cm11 with gapps.

Bao289 said:
LINK TO TRWP 2.7.0.0= https://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/tate/kfhd7-twrp-2.7.0.0-recovery.img/
FireFlash = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168512
Under RECOVERY PARTITION put the TWRP image file. LEAVE OTHER BOXES ALONE.
Then Reboot into recovey.
You will have the latest twrp recovery. Backup in twrp then flash cm11 with gapps.
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Thank you. I had TWRP 2.7.0.0 but could not find fire flash.

pastorbob62 said:
Thank you. I had TWRP 2.7.0.0 but could not find fire flash.
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At the bottom of the fireflash app youshould be able to boot into recovery. do not boot into eecovey by shutting it down and holding the volume butoons. Use the app to reboot as the reboot makes the change.
Just to let you know if you haven't done so.

Fabulous!! I now have a nice 7" tablet with decent resolution, performance and all of the accessibility to Android apps that my 10.1" tablet has.
Thank you to all for your help.

Bao289 said:
At the bottom of the fireflash app youshould be able to boot into recovery. do not boot into eecovey by shutting it down and holding the volume butoons. Use the app to reboot as the reboot makes the change.
Just to let you know if you haven't done so.
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Yes, I had it figured out and am now running CM 11 with TWRP 2.7.0.0. I am running it in ART and OC'ed at 1.5 Ghz. So far no reboots or crashes.
Thank you for your help.

pastorbob62 said:
Yes, I had it figured out and am now running CM 11 with TWRP 2.7.0.0. I am running it in ART and OC'ed at 1.5 Ghz. So far no reboots or crashes.
Thank you for your help.
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No Problem make sure you are updated to the latest cm11.

pastorbob62 said:
Yes, I had it figured out and am now running CM 11 with TWRP 2.7.0.0. I am running it in ART and OC'ed at 1.5 Ghz. So far no reboots or crashes.
Thank you for your help.
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Wait. You're using ART? I normally use Dalvik but it's mostly up to personal preference.
Sent from my device running CyanogenMod 11

SafinWasi said:
Wait. You're using ART? I normally use Dalvik but it's mostly up to personal preference.
Sent from my device running CyanogenMod 11
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Yup! Been using ART on my TF300T for about six months so I enabled it on this tablet too.
ART runs circles around Dalvik as far as performance is concerned. I've heard that there are some apps that won't run with ART and Xposed Framework is not compatible with it, but I don't use Xposed and I have never run into an app that has caused me any problems.

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[ROM] [UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER] Fire OS 4.5.2

For anyone who has an unlocked bootloader and wants to update to Fire OS 4, here's a stock 4.5.2 ROM that won't overwrite your current unlocked bootloader or recovery partition.
DOWNLOAD HERE
All credit goes to Cpasjuste for the current version - I might be uploading 4.5.5 here soon.
bmccoy11 said:
For anyone who has an unlocked bootloader and wants to update to Fire OS 4, here's a stock 4.5.2 ROM that won't overwrite your current unlocked bootloader or recovery partition.
DOWNLOAD HERE
All credit goes to Cpasjuste for the current version - I might be uploading 4.5.5 here soon.
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Any feedback on this ROM?
Can this be installed on its own? Can I wipe /system and install? Downloading now but figured I'd ask here.
riggsandroid said:
Any feedback on this ROM?
Can this be installed on its own? Can I wipe /system and install? Downloading now but figured I'd ask here.
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Yes, it can be installed over a cleanly wiped system partition. This is just the stock ROM that doesn't overwrite unlocked bootloaders when flashed.
bmccoy11 said:
Yes, it can be installed over a cleanly wiped system partition. This is just the stock ROM that doesn't overwrite unlocked bootloaders when flashed.
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Right so when I borked my previous rom (ooooops) without a backup, this will give me stock Amazon rom back.
Thanks.
@bmccoy11
Ok so it flashed fine and I noticed you already did otacerts.old in /system/etc/security and I don't see the dcp apk in /system/app, however it tried DL'ing an update right away.
How do you recommend stopping OTAs?
Trying this method - http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550 - seems to work
Thanks.
bmccoy11 said:
Yes, it can be installed over a cleanly wiped system partition. This is just the stock ROM that doesn't overwrite unlocked bootloaders when flashed.
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Is the 4.5.5 build far away? Might give it a crack over the weekend if it will be up.
Yes, the 4.5.5 is available here, already OTA blocked. I had to do a factory reset after flashing it (use ONLY the factory reset within TWRP, NOT the native factory reset) to get it to work, but after that, clear sailing, works great.
Ok, I'm a little confused about the process. My kindle fire is sitting at 4.5.4. I have refused to turn it on, because I don't want it to take 4.5.5. I want to re-establish root. I understand there is a downgrade process that allows you to move back to 4.5.2, then you can install root.
My question is, how do I unlock the boot loader at this point? Do I need to have an unlocked boot loader to install new images. I really want to be able to root and have the google play store installed, and not have all the bull**** errors like before with the playstore crashing.
Thanks to all you guys that have the answers and knowledge.
rlkellyjr said:
Ok, I'm a little confused about the process. My kindle fire is sitting at 4.5.4. I have refused to turn it on, because I don't want it to take 4.5.5. I want to re-establish root. I understand there is a downgrade process that allows you to move back to 4.5.2, then you can install root.
My question is, how do I unlock the boot loader at this point? Do I need to have an unlocked boot loader to install new images. I really want to be able to root and have the google play store installed, and not have all the bull**** errors like before with the playstore crashing.
Thanks to all you guys that have the answers and knowledge.
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You can not unlock the bootloader on that device as it can not be rolled back to a version of FireOS (3.2.3.2 or below) containing the vulnerability that the unlock procedure exploits. The lowest you can go is 3.2.8. Any attempt to go further will result in a brick.
To get to 4.5.2 you rollback to 3.2.8 first using the procedure in this thread. Follow instructions precisely or you can damage/brick your device. Understand there are risks involved; this is not a task for the uninformed. There are no step-by-step guides or slick videos. Copious reading is your best friend along with the community servicing HDX forums.
Once on 3.2.8 you can upgrade to 4.5.2, block OTA, root, install Safestrap v4 and then Nexus v4 or cm11 both of which give full access to the Google Play Store. I strongly advise against attempting to install the play store under FireOS. Amazon and Google components do not play nice. Best use a different rom.
Do some reading and decide if you are up for the adventure. Ask questions before acting. Make sure you fully understand the relevant tasks, expected outcomes and things you should never do (like enable WiFi while on 3.2.8 - instant brick).
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Thanks! but i have a question, why CM ROM the sound quality is very bad, even i install Dolby.
a442509097 said:
Thanks! but i have a question, why CM ROM the sound quality is very bad, even i install Dolby.
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Search the HDX LineageOS 14.1 thread; many claim Viper4 is a better solution. Seems a bit complicated to obtain/install but that may be a faux impression. I am satisfied with Dolby but don't demand much from my device from an audio performance perspective.
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a442509097 said:
Viper4 is same too, i think this is about audio drive problem, because i try 4.22 or 4.4.4 system(however custom) sound quality has enough bass.
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Might reach out to those who have installed (and presumably customized) Viper4 for this device. They claim sound quality is equal to if not superior to stock FireOS v4 (4.4.x base). I did notice a mild degradation going from Fire Nexus KTU84Q (4.4.4) to Android 5+ but not enough to warrant additional actions beyond installation of Dolby for noise reduction (random pops during quiet passages) and extended volume range. The builds were heavily customized when development resources were heavily focused on ROM enrichment. Things are different now; you'll likely have to roll your own if you believe this issue is with core binaries. Third gen devices have been out of production for 2+ years.
You sure about that? Wikipedia page for the series is under the impression they're still producing and selling the 7 inch HDX (which never got a 4th gen release), at least for LTE users.
Insidious622 said:
You sure about that? Wikipedia page for the series is under the impression they're still producing and selling the 7 inch HDX (which never got a 4th gen release), at least for LTE users.
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LOL - since when did Wikipedia become the definative resource for Amazon devices? 3rd gen HDX is definitely out of production and has been for quite some time.
Fair enough, I just wasn't sure. Sometimes it's accurate, sometimes it isn't
Hi guys i need a zip or a backup. fore the orginal apollo room. i delet the backup fore safetrap and now i stuck at cm 4.4.4 and i will unlock my bootloader and install a other room but i need a orginal apollo backup or a zip to flash.
Serbest955 said:
Hi guys i need a zip or a backup. fore the orginal apollo room. i delet the backup fore safetrap and now i stuck at cm 4.4.4 and i will unlock my bootloader and install a other room but i need a orginal apollo backup or a zip to flash.
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Bootloader can be unlocked while using CM 11 (KitKat 4.4.4) under Safestrap. Just follow the instructions. No need to reload FireOS.
Davey126 said:
Bootloader can be unlocked while using CM 11 (KitKat 4.4.4) under Safestrap. Just follow the instructions. No need to reload FireOS.
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I need help while I understand the service not quite? How do I create this unlock file?
i follow this instruktion https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-unlocking-bootloader-firmware-t3463982 and i have now install twrp and need now the unlock file.
texmexdud said:
Yes, the 4.5.5 is available here, already OTA blocked. I had to do a factory reset after flashing it (use ONLY the factory reset within TWRP, NOT the native factory reset) to get it to work, but after that, clear sailing, works great.
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Links to that one are dead, could you please give up to date links?

[CUSTOM RECOVERY] TWRP Recovery

DISCLAIMER
We are not responsible for any damage, bootloop, bricked or broken tablets and Relationships.
Team @csolanol & @diegocr is back!!!
Notice
This recovery can't be flashed to the tablet meanwhile the bootloader is locked. We don't have any way to unlock it for now so you must launch it this way:
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0_adb.img
Edit: Project became stable. Got rid of the backlight error thanks to @diegocr.
Download
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087018181
Update 2015-12-14
MTP working, if doesn't mount disable and re-enable
Don't use USB storage, not working
Update 2015-12-13
Added adb & USB storage mount USB storage not working
XDA:DevDB Information
[CUSTOM RECOVERY] TWRP Recovery, Tool/Utility for the Amazon Fire
Contributors
csolanol, diegocr
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1
Stable Release Date: 2015-11-09
Created 2015-11-06
Last Updated 2015-12-14
Video: 2015 Fire: Booting TWRP, Rooting, Installing Gapps
Basic Directions
Download/Install Drivers
Verify Divers were installed Correctly
Download/Install ADB/Fastboot files
Test Fastboot commands
Download Twrp.img from link in post #1
Boot Custom Recovery with
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_recovery.img
check root status with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummyapps.rootchecker
This is a temporary recovery, it must be booted with fastboot commands, every time want to use it.
What you can do with a Custom Recovery
Root Stock rom with SuperSu.zip
Install Google Apps Select Arm | 5.1 | pico version
Install Xposed Framwork
Backup Rom
Install Custom ROM
Install Stock Firmware (UnBrick)
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I know this sounds stupid but cant you sign your images by getting the amazon api key or something?
Awesomeslayerg said:
I know this sounds stupid but cant you sign your images by getting the amazon api key or something?
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I don't think there is anyway to do that which is why signed software is generally trust-able.
bullet25 said:
I don't think there is anyway to do that which is why signed software is generally trust-able.
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Well i've seen people using lg sign tool or something to sign there images to flash thier images and make them bootable.
keep up the great work now we just gotta get custom rom installed
Can Flashify be used to boot into the recovery?
niphoet said:
Can Flashify be used to boot into the recovery?
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no, can not
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk
Hopefully we'll get custom roms soon... AOSP on a $50, quality, device would be awesome!
THANK YOU!!! Making a backup now! I don't know if this is important or not but when I started my backup, it showed the command screen, and the first line I saw there was in red, and said
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'[/COLOR]
again, don't know if it's a big deal or not but thanks again so glad I can now make a backup and to OTG USB thumb drive even!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
petermg said:
THANK YOU!!! Making a backup now! I don't know if this is important or not but when I started my backup, it showed the command screen, and the first line I saw there was in red, and said
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]E:Find_File: Error opening '/sys/class/backlight'[/COLOR]
again, don't know if it's a big deal or not but thanks again so glad I can now make a backup and to OTG USB thumb drive even!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just ignore that line.
Any Tom development started yet?
Awesomeslayerg said:
Any Tom development started yet?
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Yes, however right now I'm just doing a highly customized, de-bloated, de-amazon'd, pre-rooted, stock based rom. I don't know if anyone is working on AOSP or CM based roms at the moment.
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Harry44 said:
Yes, however right now I'm just doing a highly customized, de-bloated, de-amazon'd, pre-rooted, stock based rom. I don't know if anyone is working on AOSP or CM based roms at the moment.
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That sounds really great. I tried to make a deblooated rom, but I broke the settings application by accident. I guess I'll just wait until someone else releases theirs... :/
SD, I am trying to install TWRP as per the video. For some reason, my files look different then your and I am running Win 10. Any advice? Thanks much.
PS: When I get to the command prompt,, mine just opens up to my system, not the ADB folder....
EDIT: Ok, got it to go, don't know how, but it worked. Anyone else notice the device runs a little sluggish after this? Thanks!
hey since this is running lollipop amazon os. cany you guys make a costom rom like the hdx developers do that can be booted without unlocking the bootloader. they use safestrap which is like twrp but for locked bootloaders and install custom roms. they arnt fully custom they have amazon aspects that let it boot with the locked bootloader but it is almost fully custom the hdx has a nexus rom and a cm11 rom they made for it.
sandman512 said:
SD, I am trying to install TWRP as per the video. For some reason, my files look different then your and I am running Win 10. Any advice? Thanks much.
PS: When I get to the command prompt,, mine just opens up to my system, not the ADB folder....
EDIT: Ok, got it to go, don't know how, but it worked. Anyone else notice the device runs a little sluggish after this? Thanks!
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Did you install Google apps zip?
It's not unusual for google services to slow down a device
sd_shadow said:
Did you install Google apps zip?
It's not unusual for google services to slow down a device
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, did install the Google Apps Zip? Can that be uninstalled?
sandman512 said:
Thanks for the reply. Yes, did install the Google Apps Zip? Can that be uninstalled?
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Not as easily as it they were installed.
Use a root file manager, to delete or rename or move.
Use titanium backup pro or similar app, to freeze google apps
you freeze all google apps, and see if performance improved, them unfreeze google apps one at a time to see which ones are causing issues.

Just got a device running 5.1.1, what are my options?

What are my options for root?
DELETE
Can my device be rooted with the super tool?
AntDeek said:
Can my device be rooted with the super tool?
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Yes. I rooted my 5.1.1 and installed SlimLP 5.1.1 following the last two videos in this post. Very easy
Giorgi-geo said:
Yes. I rooted my 5.1.1 and installed SlimLP 5.1.1 following the last two videos in this post. Very easy
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the tutorial does work to root device and install SlimLP rom... but I will say that the UI keeps crashing and make the device unusable for me at the moment. I've read that SlimLP is stable, so i guess i'm a little unlucky that I've encountered this problem. I'm going to restore the device to stock and do it all over again. Anyway, just a word of warning!
DrewFerg11 said:
the tutorial does work to root device and install SlimLP rom... but I will say that the UI keeps crashing and make the device unusable for me at the moment. I've read that SlimLP is stable, so i guess i'm a little unlucky that I've encountered this problem. I'm going to restore the device to stock and do it all over again. Anyway, just a word of warning!
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You did a clean flash, right? Wipe dalvik cache, cache, data and system.
Are you using Layers? They don't play well with Fire's screen. In fact the dev mentioned discontinuing Layers support. Anyone on 5.1.1 should definitely never use Layers.
I've been on SlimLP since it was released (I upgrade to each new version as it comes out). No crashes at all.
blueberry.sky said:
You did a clean flash, right? Wipe dalvik cache, cache, data and system.
Are you using Layers? They don't play well with Fire's screen. In fact the dev mentioned discontinuing Layers support. Anyone on 5.1.1 should definitely never use Layers.
I've been on SlimLP since it was released (I upgrade to each new version as it comes out). No crashes at all.
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Yep, I did a clean install, wiped, and stayed away from layers (never used it before anyways). The 'System UI' constantly crashed and therefore made it impossible to do anything, besides restart the device. I was changing the Date/Date Style configurations in Settings.
Settings -> Interface -> Status Bar -> Clock and Date
Messing with the Date Style and Position, and then an alert appeared saying the UI crashed. I was able to restore my device to stock 5.1.1, re-root, and re-flash SlimLP. So far so good.... Whats weird is after the fresh re-flash I did mess with those same settings again, and the UI did crash again. Unlike last time where it would then crash constantly making it unusable, it crashed to the lock screen and then has been fine since (knock on wood). I've been using my device for about an hour now, haven't touched those settings, and everything seems to be fine for the moment :fingers-crossed:.
Can anyone tell me what´s the difference if i get a device with 5.0.1 or with 5.1.1 from amazon? Will the root or flashing of custom rom be somehow more difficult or unable?
If i get a 5.1.1 device, will i have something not working, while it would be working if i would get a 5.0.1 device?
With 5.1.1 you can't load twrp recovery to flash custom roms. Only way to currently flash roms in 5.1.1 is via FlashFire. This is far from ideal. SlimLP seems to work ok via FlashFire but there are reports that you can't flash RR or CM12.1 at the moment. And if your rom gets into a bootloop, you need to start over. Reinstall stock OS > root > install FlashFire > wipe & flash rom.
Currently 5.1.1 devices aren't as capable at flashing custom roms, rooting is simple to the end user on either now.
5.1.1 can't use the tethered twrp and thus far can't use Flashfire to install CM, though has had some success at going to SlimLp and RR roms.
Pond-life said:
Currently 5.1.1 devices aren't as capable at flashing custom roms, rooting is simple to the end user on either now.
5.1.1 can't use the tethered twrp and thus far can't use Flashfire to install CM, though has had some success at going to SlimLp and RR roms.
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You can now flash CM on 5.1.1 devices. See this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64456287&postcount=969

Xposed on SlimLP?

Has anyone managed to get it working? I just tried to install via FlashFire and wound up getting an animation loop on the SlimLP boot logo. I applied the 5.1.1 firmware through the "apply update through adb" option in the recovery, can anyone confirm Xposed even working on SlimLP?
I'd like to know this also. Have not tried it yet.
I think you have to use the slim-rom version from the 4th post. The original slim rom is not running with xposed beacause of some ART optimizations... Read the slim rom thread. There you can find something about it.
Thanks! Think I found an easier solution than installing Xposed for what zip needed though (just needed YouTube to play in the background). That will come in handy if I want it later for any reason though.
Yes, xposed works fine. Big thanks to csolanol!
You must use the xposed compatible SlimLP 0.13 build + the correct xposed version (see the howto xposed thread in Fire General forum).
Anybody had success with getting .013 build running successfully with eXposed.. I've tried the ' Slim-ford-5.1.1.beta.0.13-UNOFFICIAL-20151221-0949.zip ' build from root junkies tutorial i think in section 4 or something if i remember vaguely, but with no luck... The Flash just proceeds as expected then reboots while opening/loading .zip.. But the standard release 'non-eXposed' runs without any problems.
Need to include more information. You're flashing with twrp or flashfire? If you used flashfire, what are you coming from? Stock 5.1.1 or another rom.
Do you mean after flashing the rom your Fire will not boot / start up?
I flashed SlimLP 0.13 via twrp without a problem on two different Fires. Xposed runs fine.
thanks for your reply, I'm flashing with flashFire from a r00ted fresh clean stock fire-os 5.1.1 on Amazon Fire 7" 5th Gen. i execute flash after selecting wipe all partitions except sd and then load .zip via ota then push button to commence flash, it proceeds to blank screen and then flashing screen and begins to attempt rom install i see rom info and 'char pic' of rom then it self terminates and reboots to existing r00ted fire-os, i do this exact same process with the rom not currently supporting Xposed from rootjunkie download site, and everything completes successfully spending a slightly longer period at the rom install/upload stage completing successfully with slimlp running nice... minus a few almost irrelevant bugs i noticed...
Twrp via adb doesn't work with 5.1.1 right? only works on 5.0.1&2? .. unless im mistaken.. any ideas?
Yep, we can't use twrp on 5.1.1.
So you select to wipe, system data, 3rd party apps, dalvik cache, cache partition, correct? I'm afraid I have no suggestions.
exactly that's correct , then i select rom, then i select gapps. then press flash button and it halts on the next screen as it begins to flash rom and quits to a reboot .. everything still unchanged as it was.. i have tried this process installing from stock os fire 5.1.1 & slimlp 5.1.1 with unsuccessful results.. but hey at least i have a SlimLp non-Xposed edition installed that beats Fire-BS#"*t any day. guess I'll have to wait for a new build to be released. bummer.
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in the future i guess more concentration is needed on the 5.1.1 Xposed edition skimlp rom to be flashed from 5.1.1 stock, for the true android custom eXperience .. i have also seen a fw roll back to 5.0.1or5.0.2 is not possible from any 5.1.1 os. never mind.
What I find is odd is that you've selected to wipe first. Flashfire should be wiping before trying & failing to flash SlimLP 0.13, leaving your Fire wiped & unable to boot back into the stock FireOS (you would then need to restore FireOS 5.1.1 via adb sideload in the amazon recovery). FlashFire is in beta & I think it's currently a bit buggy.
Bib_x said:
I think you have to use the slim-rom version from the 4th post. The original slim rom is not running with xposed beacause of some ART optimizations... Read the slim rom thread. There you can find something about it.
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Sorry, I feel I joined the conversation mid-way but, which SlimROM thread are you talking about?
There is only one SlimLP-Thread in android development section.
Newest SLim-Version for Fire is without Art-Optimizations, so you can use xposed now with the latest slimlp 0.14.
With the older SlimLP 2.3 there was Art-Optimization inside - so there no xposed was working.
Bib_x said:
There is only one SlimLP-Thread in android development section.
Newest SLim-Version for Fire is without Art-Optimizations, so you can use xposed now with the latest slimlp 0.14.
With the older SlimLP 2.3 there was Art-Optimization inside - so there no xposed was working.
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Thanks for the reply. I actually don't have a Fire and came across this thread after a lot of googling. I'm running SlimLP 0.12 I think on a Note Edge. I absolutely love this ROM. Seriously, I was close to selling the phone for scraps until I flashed this ROM. Now I think I will never buy another phone unless there is SlimROM support already
Anyway, I've been looking everywhere for a solution to get Xposed running. I found people saying that SELinux needs to be set to Permissive which I have done but still no luck. Are you saying that it's impossible with SlimLP versions before 0.14? Somehow, I doubt that would come to the Note Edge
marcolorenzo said:
Thanks for the reply. I actually don't have a Fire and came across this thread after a lot of googling. I'm running SlimLP 0.12 I think on a Note Edge. I absolutely love this ROM. Seriously, I was close to selling the phone for scraps until I flashed this ROM. Now I think I will never buy another phone unless there is SlimROM support already
Anyway, I've been looking everywhere for a solution to get Xposed running. I found people saying that SELinux needs to be set to Permissive which I have done but still no luck. Are you saying that it's impossible with SlimLP versions before 0.14? Somehow, I doubt that would come to the Note Edge
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Maybe try looking in the Note Edge forum not the Amazon Fire one?
Pond-life said:
Maybe try looking in the Note Edge forum not the Amazon Fire one?
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Maybe you shouldn't presume, with no information, that people are imbeciles? Don't you think I would've have done that at the beginning? Anyway, I may be wrong but I presumed that whether or not Xposed worked was more dependent on the ROM and not the phone? So if people here, who are discussing Xposed on SlimROM can help me, why not ask?
Bib_x is correct, i confirm Xposed working on slimlp build 0.14 beautifully for Fire 7 5th Gen.. be wary of modules you install other wise you'll have to start everything from scratch when you reach a boot hang because of a not yet compatible module.. you have no custom recovery remember so no quick fix, can always fresh install everything lol., which is good training lol.

reset to stock Android from Nexus ROM

Hey! I am currently running the newest version of ROM][AOSP] Fire Nexus ROM - LMY49J [08 FEB 2017] on m 7inch Amazon Fire tablet.
I want to reset it to stock but I dont know how without messing up! I`d like to get to the newest fire os version which supports rooting
freaky2xd said:
Hey! I am currently running the newest version of ROM][AOSP] Fire Nexus ROM - LMY49J [08 FEB 2017] on m 7inch Amazon Fire tablet.
I want to reset it to stock but I dont know how without messing up! I`d like to get to the newest fire os version which supports rooting
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Wait - you want FireOS 5.3.1 (which doesn't support Alexa) over Nexus? Ok, see link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-7in-2015-5th-gen-t3285294
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Wait - you want FireOS 5.3.1 (which doesn't support Alexa) over Nexus? Ok, see link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/unbrick-amazon-fire-7in-2015-5th-gen-t3285294
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haha thanks ut I`ve jsut found a FlashFire backup with 5.3.1
however, I only wanted to reinstall NEXUS ROM
freaky2xd said:
haha thanks ut I`ve jsut found a FlashFire backup with 5.3.1
however, I only wanted to reinstall NEXUS ROM
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You dont need to be on stock to re-install the Nexus ROM. Just use FF to wipe the /data /cache Dalvic ETC, and reinstall the zip.
crazyates said:
You dont need to be on stock to re-install the Nexus ROM. Just use FF to wipe the /data /cache Dalvic ETC, and reinstall the zip.
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Was on Nexus; wanted to revert to FireOS. Now in a bootloop. Reloading FireOS only option assuming stock recovery still functional.
Davey126 said:
Was on Nexus; wanted to revert to FireOS. Now in a bootloop. Reloading FireOS only option assuming stock recovery still functional.
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When I read this thread, I didn't realize he was in a bootloop. Yeah, that means his only option is sideloading.
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When I read this thread, I didn't realize he was in a bootloop. Yeah, that means his only option is sideloading.
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Yep - he's got bread crumbs in several threads.

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