Okay, my fire auto updated to 5.1.2, even though I had ota blocked... I rooted again from rootjunky's video (kingroot) super tool and blocked OTA updates again. But my question is, how do I get exposed? For some reason, cpu-z and a few other apps said I'm on 5.1.1 but it just updated to 5.1.2. So I'm confused, Please help.
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Sumaech said:
Okay, my fire auto updated to 5.1.2, even though I had ota blocked... I rooted again from rootjunky's video (kingroot) super tool and blocked OTA updates again. But my question is, how do I get exposed? For some reason, cpu-z and a few other apps said I'm on 5.1.1 but it just updated to 5.1.2. So I'm confused, Please help.
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Get your OS straightened out (all tools should report same version) before trying to flash Xposed. FrankenKindles tend not to play nice with mods - especially Xposed!
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I bought this for my mom and I was wondering if the tablet did regular updates, would it lose google play? What would an OTA take out other than root?
I'm currently on 5.1.1(got mine the day the update was released and updated without knowing) and I was able to install google play and services and haven't had any problems with either. As far as OTA updates, I doubt it will prevent it from working but can't say for sure because we don't know what Amazon will do.
tuckerwagner said:
I'm currently on 5.1.1(got mine the day the update was released and updated without knowing) and I was able to install google play and services and haven't had any problems with either. As far as OTA updates, I doubt it will prevent it from working but can't say for sure because we don't know what Amazon will do.
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Others have mentioned that the Amazon updates are full images, so I would speculate that if you had root and installed to system it would probably be wiped out. If you used the script, it just installs like a regular app and should be retained through an OTA like all the other apps. That's not to say that an OS change couldn't cause the frameworks or app to crash\stop functioning.
Didn't some others say they couldn't install Play store completely on 5.1.1 ?
[PSA] Information Regarding Firmware Version 5.1.1
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List of things you can't do:
Remove Amazon Bloatware
Boot a .img from Fastboot
Downgrade to an earlier release
Root
Install Custom ROMS
Remove Lockscreen Ads
List of things you can do:
Install and use the Google Play Framework and Services
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The current update may not break google play but at any time in the future a update may come out that does indeed break it. Why risk it? Just disable OTA.
It seems a bunch of people got screwed because they failed to kill OTA & got hit by 5.1.1. It's just foolish to leave OTA enabled. You can always apply a new update manually or even temporarily re-enable OTA if a new update proves safe & you want it.
blueberry.sky said:
[PSA] Information Regarding Firmware Version 5.1.1
It's just foolish to leave OTA enabled. You can always apply a new update manually or even temporarily re-enable OTA if a new update proves safe & you want it.
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This. Completely automatic updates are for the elderly that have to call their children to be reminded how to cut/paste in Excel.
julianpaul said:
Didn't some others say they couldn't install Play store completely on 5.1.1 ?
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The Google Play script from 5.0.1 works just the same in 5.1.1 without issue.
I thought i blocked it when I used the tool to unlock the google playstore and everything, obviously i was wrong.
Is there anyway to set it back to 5.0.1 or even 5.0.0, also is there any way to do that without losing all of my apps/information.
Or can i simple run that google playstore tool again. Thats all i really want on my tablet right now, dont reallly want to root kit it at the moment, and i dont wanna brick it, messing around myself. So if there is anyway to get the play store working on 5.1.2 again or resetting it to 5.0.1 or 5.0.0 with or without losing my data can anyone please let me know and help me out if possible. Thanks guys
Edit: Ok the original install google play tool still works with 5.1.2 without any problems and it still lets you reblock updates (as far as i know, it said it worked) and now my playstore works again.
What exactly did you do? Uninstall all the google framework etc? Just reflash the bat script?
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What exactly did you do? Uninstall all the google framework etc? Just reflash the bat script?
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Yeah i uninstalled all the google framework, the playstore any google related stuff. Re ran the the update blocking and re-ran the playstore install from the batch file
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I have 2 tablets, and both were patched with Glytchy's script. One of the tablet never updated to 5.1.2 from 5.1.1, but the other tablet did, and it removed root.
I try running the script again on the 5.1.2 tablet, but it doesn't work (see picture).
How did you get it to work? Maybe your never really installed 5.1.2, and only downloaded it?
This doesn't work for me anymore. My fire updated and wouldn't sign in after that. I uninstalled all the google stuff. Reflashed the bat file posted by shadow. Now when I try to add my google account it says can't establish connection with the server.
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This doesn't work for me anymore. My fire updated and wouldn't sign in after that. I uninstalled all the google stuff. Reflashed the bat file posted by shadow. Now when I try to add my google account it says can't establish connection with the server.
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which tool r u guys using, im using the one for 5.0.1 not the supertool or anything its just a basic batch file, i know it blocks updates and will install the playstore, thats all it does, it doesnt root or anything or give an option too. That is the one i used, its by rootjunkie also, i believe its still on his site too. Later ill find a link, im sick, i just woke up
I made a new account for google also just encase, didnt use the same one.
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which tool r u guys using, im using the one for 5.0.1 not the supertool or anything its just a basic batch file, i know it blocks updates and will install the playstore, thats all it does, it doesnt root or anything or give an option too. That is the one i used, its by rootjunkie also, i believe its still on his site too. Later ill find a link, im sick, i just woke up
I made a new account for google also just encase, didnt use the same one.
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I'm using this method. It didn't block updates or remove ads. It had worked just fine on the last 2 previous system os updates. http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/installing-google-framework-playstore-t3216122
donm76 said:
I'm using this method. It didn't block updates or remove ads. It had worked just fine on the last 2 previous system os updates. http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/installing-google-framework-playstore-t3216122
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Not sure which method you used as the linked post contains references to many other articles. If you used 'adb shell pm hide' then I'm not surprised it didn't work. Preferred method is to rename components responsible for providing OTA functionality.
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Not sure which method you used as the linked post contains references to many other articles. If you used 'adb shell pm hide' then I'm not surprised it didn't work. Preferred method is to rename components responsible for providing OTA functionality.
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Right - guessing it didn't work. Hidden components are easily exposed.
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yes i used that method. After i uninstalled all the google stuff, i did that. made a new account for google and its fine with 5.1.2, yes it fully patched.
Astaldoath said:
yes i used that method. After i uninstalled all the google stuff, i did that. made a new account for google and its fine with 5.1.2, yes it fully patched.
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Damn I've restored it too, still no dice. My other 2 kindle fires are ok so far on 5.1.2
I bought them all at the same time.
I messed up and had my kindle automatically updated to 5.1.2
Same here, update to 5.1.2 and now rooting not possible. Therefore no FlashFire, therefore no custom rom, therefore lots of time wasted...
It is new guys, give it some time... I am sure people are working on it... Just keep an eye for it...
ianthomas said:
I have 2 tablets, and both were patched with Glytchy's script. One of the tablet never updated to 5.1.2 from 5.1.1, but the other tablet did, and it removed root.
I try running the script again on the 5.1.2 tablet, but it doesn't work (see picture).
How did you get it to work? Maybe your never really installed 5.1.2, and only downloaded it?
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Google play installed successfully. Root failed because 5.1.2 was yet another d*ck move by Amazon to patch root.
glitch3yf0x said:
Google play installed successfully. Root failed because 5.1.2 was yet another d*ck move by Amazon to patch root.
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Supertool was updated, 5.1.2 should be working now... http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
Mine is unrooted, and still on 5.0.1.
I want to root, maybe install a ROM that is well maintained, but definitely want to prevent OTA updates, use Nova launcher, gapps, and be able to install from Google play store, and apk.
What's my best course as of now?
--sent from broadbandless rural America
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Mine is unrooted, and still on 5.0.1.
I want to root, maybe install a ROM that is well maintained, but definitely want to prevent OTA updates, use Nova launcher,
gapps, and be able to install from Google play store, and apk.
What's my best course as of now?
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Above all, keep wifi off until you're rooted, updated and OTA is blocked.
I suggest: (1) use RootJunky's script and the option for rooting 5.0.1 and then (2) go here to update the OS and install Gapps and block OTA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/howto-install-fireos-5-1-1-root-gapps-t3265594 This lets you keep the 5.0.1 bootloaders so you can load TWRP under OS 5.1.1 or 5.1.2. You can then use RootJunky script to install Nova.
Take the time to read this link before you do anything, it will provide you all your answers including how to go back to stock if needed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3205441
This is my first thread so sorry if I have some weird things. Has anyone gotten the update? I've been waiting since the 26th. I have the fire 7 2015 running FireOS 5.3.1. is it my tablet? Because it's not showing up on Amazon's website either. Any help would be appreciated
Update: updated to FireOS 5.3.2 today and Alexa is here!
Better root your tablet and install cm12.1
tonibm19 said:
Better root your tablet and install cm12.1
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Actually KingRoot won't install AT ALL. So I just want Alexa
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tonibm19 said:
Better root your tablet and install cm12.1
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I cant root it KingRoot won't install
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I cant root it KingRoot won't install
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Strange. Make sure you have a legit copy (below). If still no joy you may need to reinstall FireOS to make a clean start.
https://kingroot.net/
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Strange. Make sure you have a legit copy (below). If still no joy you may need to reinstall FireOS to make a clean start.
https://kingroot.net/
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I've tried the KingRoot.net apk, even tried through adb, no luck. And I need to backup my games to factory reset or reinstall FireOS
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Brsuperboy9 said:
I've tried the KingRoot.net apk, even tried through adb, no luck. And I need to backup my games to factory reset or reinstall FireOS
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Yup. Sounds like you know what needs to be done. Once backed up I doubt a factory reset will do the trick as it only removes user apps and data. Probably need to reinstall FireOS.
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Yup. Sounds like you know what needs to be done. Once backed up I doubt a factory reset will do the trick as it only removes user apps and data. Probably need to reinstall FireOS.
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If I can back them up before the Alexa update appears I would root and install cm 12.1
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Search the 5.3.1 root thread for the proper kingroot version then go for instructions to install supersu
https://www.droidmen.com/remove-kingroot-kinguser-with-supersu/
Them follow the flash fire instructions on the cm12 thread
hooks024 said:
Search the 5.3.1 root thread for the proper kingroot version then go for instructions to install supersu
https://www.droidmen.com/remove-kingroot-kinguser-with-supersu/
Them follow the flash fire instructions on the cm12 thread
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If you go for SuperSume beware of the soft brick following reboot risk as documented in the 5.3.1 thread referenced above. SuperSU is a FlashFire prerequisite unless running on a CM based ROM.
Supersusme doesn't work but the linkiI posted did
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This is my first thread so sorry if I have some weird things. Has anyone gotten the update? I've been waiting since the 26th. I have the fire 7 2015 running FireOS 5.3.1. is it my tablet? Because it's not showing up on Amazon's website either. Any help would be appreciated
Update: updated to FireOS 5.3.2 today and Alexa is here!
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I'm running 5.3.2. I can't find a single post talking about rooting this version. Everything is 5.3.1. Is anyone working on this? I can't seem to get the 5.3.1 downgrade to work either. Any advice?
Ubuntu_noobi said:
I'm running 5.3.2. I can't find a single post talking about rooting this version. Everything is 5.3.1. Is anyone working on this? I can't seem to get the 5.3.1 downgrade to work either. Any advice?
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Please don't cross/multi post. Responded here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/questions-regarding-5-3-2-t3505260/post69746806
Hi.
Just picked up a couple of 5th Gen tablets running v5.1.1. I am following RootJunky's guide on youtube to install Play store and potentially, root, block OTA and also remove lockscreen ads.
What I want to know is IF I do all this, can I simply unroot when I'm finished and retain the changes I have made? I am asking because the tablets will be used by my kids and they will no doubt want to use iplayer and some other apps which are not root friendly.
If unrooting is possible - how do I go about it?
Thoughts? Many thanks in advance.
Found the answer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62986666&postcount=4
"UnRoot The Fire can be Unrooted, using the SuperSu app, which is installed in the rooting process. Unrooting is not the same as Restoring Stock Firmware"
I will try this tonight when I get home from work.