If I buy the 50 dollar fire hd 7 from amazon will I be able to root it and install cm12.1?
Bren123 said:
If I buy the 50 dollar fire hd 7 from amazon will I be able to root it and install cm12.1?
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Just to be clear, the tablet I believe you are referring to is the Amazon Fire 7" (not HD).
As of right now, the answer to your question depends on which version of FireOS your new tablet ships with. If it is a version lower than 5.1.3 then it can be rooted, before installing [ROM][UNOFFICIAL] CM-12.1 [20 Apr 2016]
FireOS 5.0.1, 5.1.1 or 5.1.2: Root it using the SuperTool by carefully choosing the correct options corresponding to the exact version you have.
FireOS 5.1.2.1: Download version 5.1.2 from this link and downgrade to it using the apply update from ADB option in stock recovery, then root it using the SuperTool as above.
FireOS 5.1.3: No method of rooting this particular version has been confirmed (yet).
Warning: Do not attempt to downgrade from 5.1.2 to 5.1.1 or from 5.1.1 to 5.0.1 - doing so will brick your device.
You may also want to consider an alternative ROM for this device, such as one of these:
[ROM][AOSP] Fire Nexus ROM - LMY49J [20 Apr 2016]
[ROM] SlimLP 5.1.1 for Amazon Fire 2015 (Ford)
[ROM] Resurrection-Remix-LP-v5.5.9 Amaz�³n Fire 2015 (Ford) (17-12-2015)
BTW, similar questions have been asked recently here and here.
m00head said:
Just to be clear, the tablet I believe you are referring to is the Amazon Fire 7" (not HD).
As of right now, the answer to your question depends on which version of FireOS your new tablet ships with. If it is a version lower than 5.1.3 then it can be rooted, before installing [ROM][UNOFFICIAL] CM-12.1 [20 Apr 2016]
FireOS 5.0.1, 5.1.1 or 5.1.2: Root it using the SuperTool by carefully choose the correct options corresponding to the exact version you have.
FireOS 5.1.2.1: Download version 5.1.2 from this link and downgrade to it using the apply update from ADB option in stock recovery, then root it using the SuperTool as above.
FireOS 5.1.3: No method of rooting this particular version has been confirmed (yet).
Warning: Do not attempt to downgrade from 5.1.2 to 5.1.1 or from 5.1.1 to 5.0.1 - doing so will brick your device.
You may also want to consider an alternative ROM for this device, such as one of these:
[ROM][AOSP] Fire Nexus ROM - LMY49J [20 Apr 2016]
[ROM] SlimLP 5.1.1 for Amazon Fire 2015 (Ford)
[ROM] Resurrection-Remix-LP-v5.5.9 Amazón Fire 2015 (Ford) (17-12-2015)
BTW, similar questions have been asked recently here and here.
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Is there a good chance it will be 5.1.2 or 5.1.2.1
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Bren123 said:
Is there a good chance it will be 5.1.2 or 5.1.2.1
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yes, at least 50%
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Some stores like Frys and probably Microcenter have them in stock. I bought one the other week and it was 5.1.1, no shipping fees either.
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I want another ROM for Kindle Fire 7" (4th gen), but I can't find any.
I've currently followed the guide [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950), but I am not very satisfied with it. I am now running Fire OS 5 and using the 5.2.2u2 bootloader.
Is there any ROM recommended / how do I use the current ROM (e.g. CM 11)? Also, if I use ROM like CM 11, which version should I use, and what bootloader do I have to flash?
jamiechoi02 said:
I want another ROM for Kindle Fire 7" (4th gen), but I can't find any.
I've currently followed the guide [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950), but I am not very satisfied with it. I am now running Fire OS 5 and using the 5.2.2u2 bootloader.
Is there any ROM recommended / how do I use the current ROM (e.g. CM 11)? Also, if I use ROM like CM 11, which version should I use, and what bootloader do I have to flash?
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try posting in the correct forum
Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?
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Does anybody know if the Kernel for the Amazon Fire (5th gen) supports 'loop devices' or how to figure out if it does? My Fire is the 5.0.1 version running RR Rom if hat matters...
The reason I ask this is because I want to install a Linux distro on this tablet. So alternatively has anyone been able to that? If so let me know how you did it please!
I'm curious to slimlp started at 5.1.1 any news welcome
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Franzferdinan51 said:
I'm curious to slimlp started at 5.1.1 any news welcome
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5.1.1?
SlimLP is already based on android 5.1.1.
Perhaps I'm not understanding you question? Could you clarify?
blueberry.sky said:
5.1.1?
SlimLP is already based on android 5.1.1.
Perhaps I'm not understanding you question? Could you clarify?
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Sorry I'm wondering if Linux on android works on SlimLP
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im curious too please? what is fastest linux method on this device? linux apk too slow i mean a real install
So, I just ordered a 5th gen from amazon for $40 and my question is this, once I root it and remove the ads from the lockscreen using Rootjunky's supertool, should I flash CM12.1 or SlimLP via flashfire? Does flashfire even support flashing CM12.1 on 5.1.1? And should I use the 'mini' gapps that comes with SlimLP or the 'pico' gapps that's recommended for CM12.1?
you can flash CM12.1 with flashfire, but there have been some people which had issues, read the forum.
If you are on 5.0.x, do not upgrade, less chance to brick it. If on 5.1.1. do not downgrade at all!
Use the gapps recommended with each ROM
Most of your answers here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3205441
I would try this first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/help/tip-buying-fire-powered-want-to-install-t3277552
wulfie66 said:
So, I just ordered a 5th gen from amazon for $40 and my question is this, once I root it and remove the ads from the lockscreen using Rootjunky's supertool, should I flash CM12.1 or SlimLP via flashfire? Does flashfire even support flashing CM12.1 on 5.1.1? And should I use the 'mini' gapps that comes with SlimLP or the 'pico' gapps that's recommended for CM12.1?
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If you are flashing custom ROM don't bother removing the lock screen ads as they won't be there anyway.
I have Fire HD 7 5th gen, and i currently using it with slim 5.1.1 beta unofficial Rom..
and i'd like to try different custom rom for fire hd 7 5th gen...
which custom ROM is good for 5th gen fire hd 7??
Hi, I've got a brand new Kindle Fire with 7" screen (the 59$ tablet), which was shipped to me with Fire OS 5.1.2 last build 31 March 2016. What alternative rom can I install on it? What guide do I have to follow? Thanks!
All of the ROMs available from XDA are located in the Original Development section.
Savio92 said:
Hi, I've got a brand new Kindle Fire with 7" screen (the 59$ tablet), which was shipped to me with Fire OS 5.1.2 last build 31 March 2016. What alternative rom can I install on it? What guide do I have to follow? Thanks!
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[Index]Amazon Fire 7" - 5th Gen-2015
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