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Introduction
I am very proud to bring you HDX Nexus Safestrap ROM. This is for both the Kindle Fire HDX 7" and 8.9" WIFI only variants and brings full AOSP functionality which are using Safestrap. You must be running stock firmware .3.2.4 - 3.2.8
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Features
- Full Jelly Bean 4.2.2 AOSP functionality
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Bug Reports
- Please use the Bugs section on this thread, it will make it a lot easier to to keep track.
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Fresh Installation
- Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
- Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
- Then flash any addons
- If coming from any other ROM then do a factory reset.
- Reboot and enjoy.
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Upgrading From Previous Version
- Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
- Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
- Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache
- Then flash any addons
- Reboot and enjoy.
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Changelog
- x -> v1.0.1
Code:
- Initial Release.
- Branched from mainline HDX Nexus ROM v2.0.5
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Downloads
- Safestrap Apollo Nexus ROM
- Safestrap Thor Nexus ROM
- Gapps 1.2
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Add-Ons
- Dolby Digital v1.2
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FAQ
TBD
Source Code
- Kernel Source: Kindle HDX stock kernel, build number 1314.3.2.4
Finally
- Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support and to everyone that made a Donation.
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XDA:DevDB Information
HDX Nexus Safestrap, ROM for the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9"
Contributors
ggow
ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: .3.2.4 - 3.2.8
Based On: AOSP JDQ39
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0.1
Stable Release Date: 2015-02-07
Created 2015-02-07
Last Updated 2016-02-10
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Update
Hello All,
Files are now up
Ggow much appreciated that safetrap version is coming back!
Just to clarify that this rom will work with devices that got upgraded to 4.5.2 and then downgraded by ACS to 3.2.7/8 and rooted with safetrap working.
Here are some questions that I'm sure people will be curious about:
- I'm currently on 2.0.2 and root checker says root is enabled, but couldn't find the supersu app. How does it work? Do i need to flash supersu?
- Can you install xposed with modules on this version? For example to mod notifications bar, status bar, power menu, etc.
- can I safely upgrade from the older 2.0.2 to this version?
- what about addons like the dolby digital? I assume its safe to flash too?
- current build.prop ids the device as Nexus HDX and tgere are a lot of apps on play store that are not compatible with the device, but they work just fine installed from another market (say 1mobile). Can we do something about it?
Sorry for so many questions, but i tried reading most stuff from the other thread but for some reason search in thread is disabled (no idea why).
Cheerz!
Awesome, thanks!!!
johim said:
Ggow much appreciated that safetrap version is coming back!
Just to clarify that this rom will work with devices that got upgraded to 4.5.2 and then downgraded by ACS to 3.2.7/8 and rooted with safetrap working.
Correct, yes.
Here are some questions that I'm sure people will be curious about:
- I'm currently on 2.0.2 and root checker says root is enabled, but couldn't find the supersu app. How does it work? Do i need to flash supersu?
The ROM is pre-rooted with the su binary and a daemon. SuperSU is a root manager so its up to you if want that functionality.
- Can you install xposed with modules on this version? For example to mod notifications bar, status bar, power menu, etc.
Yes you can.
- can I safely upgrade from the older 2.0.2 to this version?
Yes
- what about addons like the dolby digital? I assume its safe to flash too?
Yes
- current build.prop ids the device as Nexus HDX and tgere are a lot of apps on play store that are not compatible with the device, but they work just fine installed from another market (say 1mobile). Can we do something about it?
No matter how I modify the build.prop, google play store ends up not playing nice. So no not at the moment. Market helper used to work for this problem but seems to but patched now on googles servers.
Sorry for so many questions, but i tried reading most stuff from the other thread but for some reason search in thread is disabled (no idea why).
Cheerz!
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See my responses above. I'll add some information to the FAQ when possible.
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OK, I updated and flashed all gapps and addons. Everything works!
Then I tried installing Xposed Framework, and on reboot the result was black screen after rom bootup (right after android animation). Waited like 2-3 minutes, but nothing. Then had to force reboot it via power button. After reboot everything works again with Xposed installed. No idea what happened. Any guidelines on where I can check logs probably.
havent tried any module yet, but it would be nice if we keep a list of compatible and safe modules.
Question: can any of the xposed modules trip eFuse or break stock kernel (as rom is running on top of it) or safetrap makes it safe so any changes to system would be just to the slot rom?
johim said:
OK, I updated and flashed all gapps and addons. Everything works!
Then I tried installing Xposed Framework, and on reboot the result was black screen after rom bootup (right after android animation). Waited like 2-3 minutes, but nothing. Then had to force reboot it via power button. After reboot everything works again with Xposed installed. No idea what happened. Any guidelines on where I can check logs probably.
havent tried any module yet, but it would be nice if we keep a list of compatible and safe modules.
Question: can any of the xposed modules trip eFuse or break stock kernel (as rom is running on top of it) or safetrap makes it safe so any changes to system would be just to the slot rom?
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Use this verison of Xposed found here.
Try Gravitybox (JB).
I don't know if any of the modules can trigger the efuse. You are correct, in theory Safestrap makes it so that any changes should only occur in that slot.
So far this ROM has been excellent. Great job and thanks a lot!
I have the problem, that there is no Play Store and I can't install downloaded applications. I downloaded applications through the browser and when I try to execute them I get the error "can't open file". So I can literally install no app. I tried to install ES File Explorer and gapps pico.
Anyone else who had this problem or knows how to solve it or has some ideas?
faulix said:
I have the problem, that there is no Play Store and I can't install downloaded applications. I downloaded applications through the browser and when I try to execute them I get the error "can't open file". So I can literally install no app. I tried to install ES File Explorer and gapps pico.
Anyone else who had this problem or knows how to solve it or has some ideas?
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Did you flash gapps?
- Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
- Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
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Is this the only iteration of the ROM for 3.2.8?
jeryll said:
Did you flash gapps?
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That's quite embarrassing, I forgot it and now everything works perfectly, thanks.
In case anyone else has the same problem, flash the gapps stuff in safestrap
Thank you for still supporting those of us stuck with safestrap only... lol
ggow said:
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Hi GGow, I'm a complete noob to the scene, have searched around the forums. Finally got Safestrap 3.75 and SuperSU working on my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX that was downgraded to 13.3.2.8 by ACS from 4.5.2. Utilized the TowelRoot method to get rooted.
I want to make sure the installation procedure for this ROM, since I've never done one. Currently I utilized SafeStrap 3.75 and backed up my stock 13.3.2.8 ROM on the device.
The process to install this ROM would be -
1. Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
2. Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
3. Then flash any addons
4. If coming from any other ROM then do a factory reset.
5. Reboot and enjoy.
My only issue is that do I flash all of these roms like the safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip onto seperate slots? Or keep re-flashing the same slot? I apologize for my noobness, but I'm really new to Android Dev and rooting.
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All same slot.
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Just queue them all up to flash all in one shot.
camerajunkie said:
ggow said:
*** USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THINGS GO WRONG. ***
Hi GGow, I'm a complete noob to the scene, have searched around the forums. Finally got Safestrap 3.75 and SuperSU working on my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX that was downgraded to 13.3.2.8 by ACS from 4.5.2. Utilized the TowelRoot method to get rooted.
I want to make sure the installation procedure for this ROM, since I've never done one. Currently I utilized SafeStrap 3.75 and backed up my stock 13.3.2.8 ROM on the device.
The process to install this ROM would be -
1. Flash safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip or safestrap-apollo-nexus-rom.zip
2. Flash hdx-nexus-gapps-v1.2.zip
3. Then flash any addons
4. If coming from any other ROM then do a factory reset.
5. Reboot and enjoy.
My only issue is that do I flash all of these roms like the safestrap-thor-nexus-rom.zip onto seperate slots? Or keep re-flashing the same slot? I apologize for my noobness, but I'm really new to Android Dev and rooting.
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To add to what @gqukyo said:
1. If you intend for HDX Nexus ROM to be your main ROM and because you are on 13.3.2.8 I would make sure you take a backup of your current stock ROM.
2. Restore the backup to slot 1 . Ensure slot 1 then boots correctly
3. You can then switch back to your stock slot and follow the instructions above.
4. Otherwise if you want stock to be your main ROM then just follow the instructions as they are above after creating a new ROM slot.
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ggow said:
camerajunkie said:
To add to what @gqukyo said:
1. If you intend for HDX Nexus ROM to be your main ROM and because you are on 13.3.2.8 I would make sure you take a backup of your current stock ROM.
2. Restore the backup to slot 1 . Ensure slot 1 then boots correctly
3. You can then switch back to your stock slot and follow the instructions above.
4. Otherwise if you want stock to be your main ROM then just follow the instructions as they are above after creating a new ROM slot.
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Ha! I didn't even think to use the "stock rom" for any custom roms... I don't suppose it really matters does it? I did create the max 16gb for my rom slot though I did hear about people having issues installing games when it complained device didn't have enough space... if it does matter then I'd rather use the stock slot since there doesn't seem to be any other roms to try anyways.
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I don't think he ment to replace your stock slot with custom rom.
I was wondering why would i restore stock backup to slot 1? Is this just to verify if backup works? Can i later remove it from slot 1.
It would take too much space to have a stock and slot 1 as stock and then slot 2 for nexus.
Fyi you can safely install Xposed 2.7 experimental and then activate gravitybox, and other aosp modules.
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***PLEASE UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER INSTEAD. ***
*** IF ANY OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS THREAD IS MISUSED IT CAN RESULT IN A BRICKED DEVICE ***
Introduction
- BEFORE PROCEEDING READ THROUGH CAREFULLY, IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT THEN ASK BEFORE PROCEEDING
- Safestrap provides TWRP like recovery capabilities for locked devices.
- This is based on the original work of Hashcode.
- This is for Apollo and Thor devices only.
Known Issues
- Secondary slots boot, but the WiFi module does not load
- Since the secondary slots work but have no WiFi, you will need to flash Nexus v4 to the stock slot for now
Compatible ROMS
- HDX Nexus ROM v4
- CM-11
- Fire Nexus ROM
Prerequisites for Installation
- You must be on FireOS stock firmware 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.5 or 4.5.5.1 <- Please confirm this before proceeding <-
- You must have root access
Installation
- Install the app
- Grant root access if needed
- Read user agreement and accept to proceed
- Then click install recovery
- When recovery is installed click reboot to recovery
- You should eventually end up in safestrap recovery.
Download
*** Please do NOT create any mirrors ***
- Safestrap for THOR
- Safestrap for APOLLO
Thanks to my Testers
- Davey126
- kudoz83
- lekofraggle
- zamtang
- paul26rem
XDA:DevDB Information
Safestrap KK, Device Specific App for the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9"
Contributors
ggow
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.0.1
Stable Release Date: 2015-06-18
Created 2015-06-18
Last Updated 2019-10-02
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Is there a possibility of running cm 12 in this recovery?
paul26rem said:
Is there a possibility of running cm 12 in this recovery?
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- Not at the moment and probably not likely.
- If amazon release a FireOS based on lollipop and we get root then yes maybe.
ggow said:
- Not at the moment and probably not likely.
- If amazon release a FireOS based on lollipop and we get root then yes maybe.
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Although I prefer AOSP/Nexus the next logical question would be CM11 as it shares common roots with FireOS v4 / Nexus v4 and at present does not require an unlocked bootloader. Actually, not sure why anyone would opt for CM11 over Nexus on HDX given the status of the two roms. Don't get me wrong - CM is great and has some nice built in functionality (all of which is obtainiable via Xposed on Nexus) but the CM11/CM12 implementations still have a few issues with the HDX variants.
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Although I prefer AOSP/Nexus the next logical question would be CM11 as it shares common roots with FireOS v4 / Nexus v4 and at present does not require an unlocked bootloader. Actually, not sure why anyone would opt for CM11 over Nexus on HDX given the status of the two roms. Don't get me wrong - CM is great and has some nice built in functionality (all of which is obtainiable via Xposed on Nexus) but the CM11/CM12 implementations still have a few issues with the HDX variants.
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I agree. Don't get me wrong, I love cm, but If you want a stable Rom, Nexus is where it's at.
Hi, I used your safetrap version on fire OS 4.5.2 rooted, when I flash rom nexus 4.0.1 on secondary slot rom, It booted greatly! But as you said, it haven't wifi module, but when I flash it in stock slot, successfully, but it only boot to splash screen and no more, do you know my error? Please help me, thanks!
One more thing, I use fire OS 14.4.5.2.2004220, not 2004120, nothing different, right?
thuyrs said:
Hi, I used your safetrap version on fire OS 4.5.2 rooted, when I flash rom nexus 4.0.1 on secondary slot rom, It booted greatly! But as you said, it haven't wifi module, but when I flash it in stock slot, successfully, but it only boot to splash screen and no more, do you know my error? Please help me, thanks!
One more thing, I use fire OS 14.4.5.2.2004220, not 2004120, nothing different, right?
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Can you get into Safestrap recovery? If so try a 'factory reset' located under the 'wipe' option and then reboot. If that does not work return to Safestrap recovery and perform an 'advanced wipe'. Check all of the partitions (Dalvik Cache, Data, Cache, System). After wiping reinstall Nexus v4 and gaps from within Safestrap and then reboot.
A few cautions/notes:
- make sure you are working with the correct slot!
- make sure you perform the 'factory reset' from safestrap recovery - not the native Amazon recovery built into your Kindle
- gaps is important for proper operation of Nexus v4. Some low level functions (eg: the home button) do not work correctly if gaps is not flashed immediately after Nexus v4
Please post the results to others can learn from your experience. Thanks!
Hi, after I wiped everything and reinstall to slot stock, it booted, and Wifi module worked correctly, thanks for your help!
hi
does ur version of stock 4.5.2 that u attached here already rooted? or do i have to towelroot it?
thx
loco09 said:
hi
does ur version of stock 4.5.2 that u attached here already rooted? or do i have to towelroot it?
thx
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Flash SuperSU after and you have root access.
Also you will need to block ota updates so do not enable WiFi until you have done so.
EDIT: I have just added a note to the OP about this.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
I run HDX 7in ver 3.2.8 rolled back by Amazon CS with OTA blocking included, with Safestrap and Nexus 1.0.1. Why will I need to update to this and how do I do it safely?
hfpop said:
I run HDX 7in ver 3.2.8 rolled back by Amazon CS with OTA blocking included, with Safestrap and Nexus 1.0.1. Why will I need to update to this and how do I do it safely?
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You are in a tough situation given Amazon CS performed the 3.2.8 rollback and OTA is apparently blocked using an unknown method (likely at the Amazon servers but can't be sure).
Options as follows:
1) Contact Amazon CS and request an upgrade to 4.5.2. However, they will likely upgrade to 4.5.4 which is unrootable at present. You would then need to manually rollback to 3.2.8 followed by a manual upgrade to 4.5.2. All this involves risk with the consequence being a bricked device if things go wrong.
2) Attempt to manually update to 4.5.2 which may or may not work given the OTA block. There is less risk but the consequence of a bad upgrade is equally severe (bricked tablet).
3) Stay on FireOS 3.2.8, Safestrap v3.7.x and Nexus 1.0.1 for now. Better/safer upgrade options will likely evolve with time. Nexus 1.0.1 remains quite serviceable for all but the newest applications especially when combined with Xposed Framework and Gravitybox.
I strongly advise option #3 unless you are willing to toss your Kindle in the trash if things go wrong (or are still within your 1 year warranty).
Davey126 said:
You are in a tough situation given Amazon CS performed the 3.2.8 rollback and OTA is apparently blocked using an unknown method (likely at the Amazon servers but can't be sure).
Options as follows:
1) Contact Amazon CS and request an upgrade to 4.5.2. However, they will likely upgrade to 4.5.4 which is unrootable at present. You would then need to manually rollback to 3.2.8 followed by a manual upgrade to 4.5.2. All this involves risk with the consequence being a bricked device if things go wrong.
2) Attempt to manually update to 4.5.2 which may or may not work given the OTA block. There is less risk but the consequence of a bad upgrade is equally severe (bricked tablet).
3) Stay on FireOS 3.2.8, Safestrap v3.7.x and Nexus 1.0.1 for now. Better/safer upgrade options will likely evolve with time. Nexus 1.0.1 remains quite serviceable for all but the newest applications especially when combined with Xposed Framework and Gravitybox.
I strongly advise option #3 unless you are willing to toss your Kindle in the trash if things go wrong (or are still within your 1 year warranty).
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Just to add to what Davey126. My current understanding is that a manual upgrade does indeed work. 3.2.8 only stops the OTA updates from coming through.
after install safetrap now i got a problem, i cannot boot on stock slot, my kindle boot and stop at logo kindle fire (white - yellow). I try wipe all but nothing change. How can i copy Stock Image to the sd card to flash in stock slot, my computer does not find kindle. Please help
ChuTeng said:
after install safetrap now i got a problem, i cannot boot on stock slot, my kindle boot and stop at logo kindle fire (white - yellow). I try wipe all but nothing change. How can i copy Stock Image to the sd card to flash in stock slot, my computer does not find kindle. Please help
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Can you still get into Safestrap?
ggow said:
Can you still get into Safestrap?
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adb driver in my computer is problem, i fixed. Thanks.
ChuTeng said:
adb driver in my computer is problem, i fixed. Thanks.
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Does that mean you are up and running again?
Awesome job!!!!!!!!!!
Confirmation number: 67M75398MF9375820
I'm on 4.5.4 7", any options for me? Can I contact amazon n hope they will roll me back? What version do I ask for?
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.
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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
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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
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Maybe try looking in the Note Edge forum not the Amazon Fire one?
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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.
Has anybody seen this "incompatible data" error when installing rom using Flashfire?
I recently purchased a fire 7 which came with fireOS 5.1.4 on it which I downgraded to 5.1.2 (verified version in settings). I used KingRoot to get root and have verified that apps require root are working. I installed Flashfire and everything appears to work fine until I select flash. I can see it does the wipes fine, but when it tries to install cyanogenmod I receive an error that says "can't install package on top of incompatible data."
Has anybody seen this issue before in flashfire? I've been looking for some time now and I seem to be alone.
Things I have tried so far (which have not changed the error is see when flashfire is flashing CM and GAPPS):
Reset device to factory defaults (in settings and through recovery; loaded into 5.1.2 like it was new however it still had root)
Sideloaded Fireos 5.1.2 again and rerooted using kingroot.
Used a different version of CM.
Used different versions of Flashfire (0.5 and 0.51)
Went through the process start to finish again using the Supertool
I've been stuck on this for the last 5 hours... Any hints would be appreciated.
Update: I've had success at flashing the Fire Nexus ROM by ggow (http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-lmy49f-t3300714/). I have tried to flash the latest CM and the stable release from November without success. I suppose I might be satisfied with the nexus rom. It seems sexy enough.
LazyTurtle said:
I recently purchased a fire 7 which came with fireOS 5.1.4 on it which I downgraded to 5.1.2 (verified version in settings). I used KingRoot to get root and have verified that apps require root are working. I installed Flashfire and everything appears to work fine until I select flash. I can see it does the wipes fine, but when it tries to install cyanogenmod I receive an error that says "can't install package on top of incompatible data."
Has anybody seen this issue before in flashfire? I've been looking for some time now and I seem to be alone.
Things I have tried so far (which have not changed the error is see when flashfire is flashing CM and GAPPS):
Reset device to factory defaults (in settings and through recovery; loaded into 5.1.2 like it was new however it still had root)
Sideloaded Fireos 5.1.2 again and rerooted using kingroot.
Used a different version of CM.
Used different versions of Flashfire (0.5 and 0.51)
Went through the process start to finish again using the Supertool
I've been stuck on this for the last 5 hours... Any hints would be appreciated.
Update: I've had success at flashing the Fire Nexus ROM by ggow (http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-fire-nexus-rom-lmy49f-t3300714/). I have tried to flash the latest CM and the stable release from November without success. I suppose I might be satisfied with the nexus rom. It seems sexy enough.
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Quick post to verify you are including a wipe action in FlashFire 0.51 with System, User Data, Dalvik and Cache ticked positioned *above* the rom flash action.
Same problem
Davey126 said:
Quick post to verify you are including a wipe action in FlashFire 0.51 with System, User Data, Dalvik and Cache ticked positioned *above* the rom flash action.
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I am not OP, but I am having a similar problem after a failed ROM installation. I can verify that when I tried the steps listed, it did not work. The Nexus build, while quite nice, doesn't support loading apps onto the SD card yet, so it's not a long term solution for me.
SimonHova said:
I am not OP, but I am having a similar problem after a failed ROM installation. I can verify that when I tried the steps listed, it did not work. The Nexus build, while quite nice, doesn't support loading apps onto the SD card yet, so it's not a long term solution for me.
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Lollipop based support for installing/migrating apps to SD cards is sketchy regardless of rom. Recommend using a tool that leverages 'symbolic links' which is both reliable and robust. Link2SD is one example.
I am having this exact same problem.
I've successfully downgraded from 5.1.3 to 5.1.2.
ROOT
Now using fireflash I am using the newest CM12 build and Google apps but get the same problem.
Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or run a factory reset.
Very frustrating....
Havent tried the Nexus rom yet, but any suggestions as the best alternative to CM as i also do not like the fireOS at all.
ratbrain said:
Can't install this package on top of incompatible data. Please try another package or run a factory reset.
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Did you add a wipe action (system/data/dalvik/cache) *above* the installation action in FlashFire? Pretty important going to/from FireOS.
Davey126 said:
Did you add a wipe action (system/data/dalvik/cache) *above* the installation action in FlashFire? Pretty important going to/from FireOS.
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Yes. made sure to drag wipe action to top of the queue.
THis puts my fire into boot loop/ amazon logo stuck status
ratbrain said:
Yes. made sure to drag wipe action to top of the queue.
THis puts my fire into boot loop/ amazon logo stuck status
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Obviously CM is not flashing correctly. You will need to reload FireOS 5.1.2 (or 5.3.1) via stock recovery to recover your device.
CM flash failures are not common suggesting a procedural or image integrity problem. Be sure to verify CM file md5 on the device. Use the SuperTool to root and perform other house keeping tasks. Grab the latest FlashFire build from APKMirror or another trusted source. Accept all defaults...some early guidance advised flipping various FF options which is no longer needed. You'll also want to flash GAaps (nano) concurrent with ROM; adding later is problematic. No need for SuperSU; can add later.
Davey126 said:
Obviously CM is not flashing correctly. You will need to reload FireOS 5.1.2 (or 5.3.1) via stock recovery to recover your device.
CM flash failures are not common suggesting a procedural or image integrity problem. Be sure to verify CM file md5 on the device. Use the SuperTool to root and perform other house keeping tasks. Grab the latest FlashFire build from APKMirror or another trusted source. Accept all defaults...some early guidance advised flipping various FF options which is no longer needed. You'll also want to flash GAaps (nano) concurrent with ROM; adding later is problematic. No need for SuperSU; can add later.
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I've confirmed the files.
Using latest CM 12 ROM
Using FlashFire 0.53
Only difference Ive used is PICO Gapps.
All after restoring back to 5.1.2
Then ROOT with SuperTool
Note: per the OP, I am also successful in loading the NEXUS ROM. However, the CM Rom always ends up with the error.
ratbrain said:
I've confirmed the files.
Using latest CM 12 ROM
Using FlashFire 0.53
Only difference Ive used is PICO Gapps.
All after restoring back to 5.1.2
Then ROOT with SuperTool
Note: per the OP, I am also successful in loading the NEXUS ROM. However, the CM Rom always ends up with the error.
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If you're happy with Nexus stick with it. It is my favorite rom for Amazon tablets and the one I prefer as my daily driver. I run CM on this device (5th gen Fire) as it is secondary and contains some nice usability enhancements that take time to apply on Nexus.
As for CM have to see what shakes out over time. Others are not reporting issues; send 3-4 reports of successful installations in the past 24 hours. At least one was on a 5.1.2 base (bootloader/kernel).
As Mantioned in the title I accidentally removed my Root permission on my Amazon Fire . I'd tried to reeinstall busybox and after a reboot root permissions where gone :/
I also tried to use King Root again but with no luck. Flashed it with FireFlash
Model:KFFOWI
ROM:Cyanogenmod 12.1-20161122-UNOFFICIAL-ford
Unversed said:
As Mantioned in the title I accidentally removed my Root permission on my Amazon Fire . I'd tried to reeinstall busybox and after a reboot root permissions where gone :/
I also tried to use King Root again but with no luck. Flashed it with FireFlash
Model:KFFOWI
ROM:Cyanogenmod 12.1-20161122-UNOFFICIAL-ford
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Assume you have tried re-enabling root under developer options to no avail (don't forget to reboot between attempts).
You will need to reinstall/sideload FireOS (same version that was on your device before installing CM 12.1) from stock recovery and start again. Be sure to keep device off WiFi except when running KingRoot; otherwise Amazon will push an OTA update that will block root and any hope of running a custom ROM.
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Assume you have tried re-enabling root under developer options to no avail (don't forget to reboot between attempts).
You will need to reinstall/sideload FireOS (same version that was on your device before installing CM 12.1) from stock recovery and start again. Be sure to keep device off WiFi except when running KingRoot; otherwise Amazon will push an OTA update that will block root and any hope of running a custom ROM.
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Is there a way to see what version of fireOS I had ? I installed CM12 a long Time ago.
Do I really need to install the same version ?
Unversed said:
Is there a way to see what version of fireOS I had ? I installed CM12 a long Time ago.
Do I really need to install the same version ?
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If you go too low your device will brick. If uncertain sideload FireOS 5.3.1 which is the highest rootable build at present. You can find links in the index thread.
Do you recall using TWRP or FlashFire to install CM?
Davey126 said:
If you go too low your device will brick. If uncertain sideload FireOS 5.3.1 which is the highest rootable build at present. You can find links in the index thread.
Do you recall using TWRP or FlashFire to install CM?
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I used flashfire. I have the stock recovery so no twrp
I guess this means installing stock firmware version 5.3.1.0 via sideload will work
I will try it
Unversed said:
I used flashfire. I have the stock recovery so no twrp
I guess this means installing stock firmware version 5.3.1.0 via sideload will work
I will try it
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doesn't work. this is what I get:
loading: 'update-kindle-global-37.5.5.2_user_552153420.bin'
error: insufficient permissions for device.
See [http://developer.android.com/tools/device.html] for more information.
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doesn't work. this is what I get:
loading: 'update-kindle-global-37.5.5.2_user_552153420.bin'
error: insufficient permissions for device.
See [http://developer.android.com/tools/device.html] for more information.
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Reboot both devices then follow instructions in this thread. Be sure to use the 5.3.1 bin, not the older one referenced in the video.
Davey126 said:
Reboot both devices then follow instructions in this thread. Be sure to use the 5.3.1 bin, not the older one referenced in the video.
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ok my problem solved after sidloading with my windows partition
thanks for the huge help