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Should I update Kindle OS from 5.0.0?

I have rooted 5th Gen 7" Kindle at OS 5.0.0. Do I need to update to another version of the OS? Like 5.1.2?
The only things I have done so far is that:
1. I rooted my Kindle 5th gen using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/wip-achieving-root-thread-t3238152
2. Installed Google Play with JunkyDSL's supertool:
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Amazon Fire 5th gen/SuperTool
Before I do anything else, I figured I should check with you guys. I literally have not done anything else. I have never signed in on the device. I just took it out of the box and rooted it and added Play Store. I haven't even connected it to the WiFi yet! Play Store seems to work as I am in the login screen.
Please advise as to whether I should update the OS. And if I do, which version?

chowyungfatso said:
I have rooted 5th Gen 7" Kindle at OS 5.0.0. Do I need to update to another version of the OS? Like 5.1.2?
The only things I have done so far is that:
1. I rooted my Kindle 5th gen using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/wip-achieving-root-thread-t3238152
2. Installed Google Play with JunkyDSL's supertool:
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Amazon Fire 5th gen/SuperTool
Before I do anything else, I figured I should check with you guys. I literally have not done anything else. I have never signed in on the device. I just took it out of the box and rooted it and added Play Store. I haven't even connected it to the WiFi yet! Play Store seems to work as I am in the login screen.
Please advise as to whether I should update the OS. And if I do, which version?
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If your objective is to install a custom rom (now or in the future) you should not update FireOS in the usual manner as you will loose the ability to boot TWRP. There is an alternative method for manually updating FireOS while preserving the bootloader which gives you the best of both worlds. I'll leave it to others to post links. For now do not register your device as an automatic update to the latest version of FireOS, including the bootloader, will quickly follow.

Davey126 said:
If your objective is to install a custom rom (now or in the future) you should not update FireOS in the usual manner as you will loose the ability to boot TWRP. There is an alternative method for manually updating FireOS while preserving the bootloader which gives you the best of both worlds. I'll leave it to others to post links. For now do not register your device as an automatic update to the latest version of FireOS, including the bootloader, will quickly follow.
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1. I definitely want flexibility, so thanks for the note re: losing the ability to change bootloaders.
2. I will have to research updating FireOS manually
Is there even a benefit to updating FireOS? My goal right now is to keep it as "standard" as possible, but with the possibility to install a custom ROM in the future--as soon as I get tired of FireOS (not a huge fan but I'm willing to live with it until I have more time).

chowyungfatso said:
1. I definitely want flexibility, so thanks for the note re: losing the ability to change bootloaders.
2. I will have to research updating FireOS manually
Is there even a benefit to updating FireOS? My goal right now is to keep it as "standard" as possible, but with the possibility to install a custom ROM in the future--as soon as I get tired of FireOS (not a huge fan but I'm willing to live with it until I have more time).
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If it ain't broke don't fix it. You always have the option of updating later if/when needed. The opposite is not necessarily true.

chowyungfatso said:
I have rooted 5th Gen 7" Kindle at OS 5.0.0. Do I need to update to another version of the OS? Like 5.1.2?
The only things I have done so far is that:
1. I rooted my Kindle 5th gen using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/wip-achieving-root-thread-t3238152
2. Installed Google Play with JunkyDSL's supertool:
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Amazon Fire 5th gen/SuperTool
Before I do anything else, I figured I should check with you guys. I literally have not done anything else. I have never signed in on the device. I just took it out of the box and rooted it and added Play Store. I haven't even connected it to the WiFi yet! Play Store seems to work as I am in the login screen.
Please advise as to whether I should update the OS. And if I do, which version?
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Actually, it'd be interesting to save a copy of the preloader and the bootloaders (TEE1, UBOOT) for 5.0.0 Or is it available somewhere already ? I wonder if this early preloader may be free of the anti-rollback protections, and that would allow for downgrades on the other Fires.

chowyungfatso said:
I have rooted 5th Gen 7" Kindle at OS 5.0.0.
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Can you dump some partitions by running these commands in adb (if your version is indeed 5.0.0):
Code:
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard
mkdir images
cd images
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0boot0 of=/sdcard/images/boot0.img
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 of=/sdcard/images/09_tee1.img
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 of=/sdcard/images/10_tee2.img
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 of=/sdcard/images/04_uboot.img
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/sdcard/images/08_logo.img
Then zip, and upload here.
It'll be interesting to see if the preloader already has the anti-rollback strings in this early version !

bibikalka said:
Can you dump some partitions by running these commands in adb (if your version is indeed 5.0.0):
It'll be interesting to see if the preloader already has the anti-rollback strings in this early version !
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I'm out of town for a few weeks. I will get to it when I get back!

bibikalka said:
Can you dump some partitions by running these commands in adb (if your version is indeed 5.0.0):
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See attached. I also included the list of results. Let me know if this is what you need. This is what it said when I bring up the screen System Updates:
Fire OS 5.0.0 (Build date Saturday, August 1, 2015, 10:39 PM GMT).

chowyungfatso said:
See attached. I also included the list of results. Let me know if this is what you need. This is what it said when I bring up the screen System Updates:
Fire OS 5.0.0 (Build date Saturday, August 1, 2015, 10:39 PM GMT).
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Thanks for going through the trouble of downloading the partitions !!!
Added your info to this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/identify-bootloader-version-t3424634
Unfortunately, this preloader already has ANTI ROLLBACK strings, so I doubt it'd help to use it to downgrade the newer versions.
For your upgrade, you could either just go to 5.0.1 bootloaders in this post (& 5.3.1 FireOS):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/howto-install-fireos-5-1-1-root-gapps-t3265594
As an alternative, I could make a zip file for you to flash your 5.0.0 bootloaders back after upgrading to 5.3.1 (but not clear why are these so needed anymore ...)

bibikalka said:
Thanks for going through the trouble of downloading the partitions !!!
Unfortunately, this preloader already has ANTI ROLLBACK strings, so I doubt it'd help to use it to downgrade the newer versions.
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Well at least the communicator has a copy of this version now too.
I haven't felt like I needed to switch to a custom ROM yet, which I understand would be the main (only?) reason to upgrade the bootloader.

chowyungfatso said:
Well at least the communicator has a copy of this version now too.
I haven't felt like I needed to switch to a custom ROM yet, which I understand would be the main (only?) reason to upgrade the bootloader.
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No need to update the bootloader for custom rom support, at least with the current suite of roms. Retaining a 5.0.x bootloader is desirable as it permits booting TWRP (or another custom recovery) which is generally more flexible than 'soft' flashing (requires root and a working rom) plus enhanced recovery capabilities should something go wrong.

Out of the box Firmware

Did anyone's amazon fire tablet 7 come with 5.3.1 out of the box? What version did it come with? I am planning to buy one soon and I was wondering if anyone has bought one that had lower firmware on it? Thanks a lot!!

cyberdude020 said:
Did anyone's amazon fire tablet 7 come with 5.3.1 out of the box? What version did it come with? I am planning to buy one soon and I was wondering if anyone has bought one that had lower firmware on it? Thanks a lot!!
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Based on self reporting the general trend seems to be 5.3.1 but you might receive any version depending on what the shipping warehouse has in stock. If you are seeking an older build (presumably 5.1.4 or lower) your best bet is a local retailer where you can check it out in the store before committing to a purchase. Turnover is often slower so better chance of scoring a 'dated' device.

Ok so my gf bought a Kindle fire for my birthday next month because I thought buy it sooner and it's more likely to have the firmware I want. I just opened it up to check the firmware before packing it away and fortunately it came with 5.1.3 out of the box. I didn't dare connect it to WiFi incase it updated lol. Just incase anyone is interested I bought this from Argos (UK) now I just need to figure out if I can downgrade and install a custom android ROM or just stick with fire OS and root. Fun times ahead

cyberdude020 said:
Ok so my gf bought a Kindle fire for my birthday next month because I thought buy it sooner and it's more likely to have the firmware I want. I just opened it up to check the firmware before packing it away and fortunately it came with 5.1.3 out of the box. I didn't dare connect it to WiFi incase it updated lol. Just incase anyone is interested I bought this from Argos (UK) now I just need to figure out if I can downgrade and install a custom android ROM or just stick with fire OS and root. Fun times ahead
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5.1.3 can be rolled back to 5.1.2 which is fully rootable. From there you can flash several custom roms. See forum index for detailed procedures.

Davey126 said:
5.1.3 can be rolled back to 5.1.2 which is fully rootable. From there you can flash several custom roms. See forum index for detailed procedures.
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Thanks, I looked into it. I just wasn't sure about using flashfire with 5.1.2 because I read before you can't get supersu on 5.1.2 only kingroot. Now I see there's a way to get supersu Can't wait for my birthday now, I feel like a kid again haha.
One question I haven't found the answer to yet which you might be able to answer for me. Well actually two Does the stock recovery have a backup feature like TWRP does? So if I mess up installing something and get a boot loop for example I can just recover the ROM and will that work with backing up an android ROM?
The second question is if I install android and something messes up can I just recover back to fire os by just installing the 5.1.2 .bin file? I've not looked at the stock recovery so I haven't seen the features or how exactly it works.
Thanks again for your help

cyberdude020 said:
Thanks, I looked into it. I just wasn't sure about using flashfire with 5.1.2 because I read before you can't get supersu on 5.1.2 only kingroot. Now I see there's a way to get supersu Can't wait for my birthday now, I feel like a kid again haha.
One question I haven't found the answer to yet which you might be able to answer for me. Well actually two Does the stock recovery have a backup feature like TWRP does? So if I mess up installing something and get a boot loop for example I can just recover the ROM and will that work with backing up an android ROM?
The second question is if I install android and something messes up can I just recover back to fire os by just installing the 5.1.2 .bin file? I've not looked at the stock recovery so I haven't seen the features or how exactly it works.
Thanks again for your help
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- stock recovery offers no backup/restore capability (thanks, Amazon)
- FlashFire does offer this feature along with an experimental restore from fastboot; read docs carefully to understand capabilities/limitations
- 3rd party backup tool offers best option to protect against personal data loss
- FireOS can be restored via stock recovery; be sure to use 5.1.2 bin; anything lower will brick device

Davey126 said:
- stock recovery offers no backup/restore capability (thanks, Amazon)
- FlashFire does offer this feature along with an experimental restore from fastboot; read docs carefully to understand capabilities/limitations
- 3rd party backup tool offers best option to protect against personal data loss
- FireOS can be restored via stock recovery; be sure to use 5.1.2 bin; anything lower will brick device
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OK cool thanks a lot, it's all making much more sense now, it a bit daunting at first as all my flashing experience is through TWRP which is much easier While I'm picking your brain though, one more question. Is there a way to backup the android ROM? Or if I get into a boot loop I have to restore 5.1.2 and then reinstall android again?
I'm feeling much more comfortable doing this now though knowing even if I completely mess up the rooting or installing android I can just restore the 5.1.2 firmware. For £50 this thing is a steal.

cyberdude020 said:
OK cool thanks a lot, it's all making much more sense now, it a bit daunting at first as all my flashing experience is through TWRP which is much easier While I'm picking your brain though, one more question. Is there a way to backup the android ROM? Or if I get into a boot loop I have to restore 5.1.2 and then reinstall android again?
I'm feeling much more comfortable doing this now though knowing even if I completely mess up the rooting or installing android I can just restore the 5.1.2 firmware. For £50 this thing is a steal.
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Answered this in previous post.

Mine just showed up yesterday. 5.0.1.

I'm thinking about buying one, but have a few questions.

I hope you can help me.
1. What are the chances for me to get a 5.1.4 tablet so that it can be downgraded?
2. If I do, can I block OTA updates without woiding warranty so later I can flash CM (woiding warranty of course)?
3. If I don't. Is there anyway to just root and not flashing any custom rom?
4. Can I atleast get Gapps with 5.3.1, i think yes but can you confirm? And what about a custom launcher?
5. Can you move apps to sd?
6. Is it worth the 60€ even with 5.3.1?
And finally, do you think there'll be a fire 2016 for the same price? Is it worth waiting?
Thanks in advance.

1. 40-50%
2-5. see [Index]Amazon Fire 7" - 5th Gen-2015
6. depends on what you want

What makes you say 40-50%? Is there anything on the box that could suggest an older version? I want to buy one but the newest firmware won't be much use to me. Thanks for your advice though, very helpful.

Some devices are ship with 5.3.1, some with an older version
No way to tell, until you turn it on

OK thankyou.

5.3.2.1 - Complete "Can" and "Can't" list?

Hi Guys,
So I recently got my hands on a kindle fire 5th gen (2015), running the latest OS 5.3.2.1.
I have read many things and many different opinions on what can and cannot be done, and ideally I am looking for a conclusive list i there is one available.
So I was searching and Root Junky has provided custom ROM's and a few other files, however, this is my understanding
CANNOT: root
CAN: downgrade to an older OS, which may allow root, but its likely it will brick it
CANNOT: unlock bootloader for custom ROM installation
CANNOT: install a custom flash zip file from the inbuilt android recovery interface
I dont know if they just happened to crash down and lockdown the fire recently, but pages such as this below, indicate it can (or at least could) be done.
https://www.thepolyglotdeveloper.com/2016/05/install-better-custom-rom-amazon-kindle-fire/
and this, indicates its probably too late since I connected it and downloaded 5.3.2.1.
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ot-and-install-cm-12-1-on-5th-gen-kindle-fire
So, is there a conclusive list, aside "using your tablet as out of the box" as to what you can and cannot do to modify the fire 5th gen?

I got mine right before bootloader lock running slim LP haven't updated since used flash fire on 5.1.1 to the best of my knowledge
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FF51, so very lucky, I am really envious actually.
The fire, when not suffering pixel outages, and without a dire need for GPS, makes an excellent hardware base, and from my reading, installng a custom rom would really unlock the xperience of the tablet and give it a much more competitive edge.
Out of curiosity, did you jump straight into the slim build, or did you try others?

Also I have read you cannot install CM13+ due to the limitations of the bootloader, but can you install CM12 instead (I think thats based on lollipop isnt it?) and can you do that with the stock bootloader / recovery module?

jeebob said:
Also I have read you cannot install CM13+ due to the limitations of the bootloader, but can you install CM12 instead (I think thats based on lollipop isnt it?) and can you do that with the stock bootloader / recovery module?
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- can not root (at present) or downgrade (ever) FireOS 5.3.2.1
- bootloader remains locked; no custom kernels or recoveries (eg: TWRP)
- rooted devices can only run Lollipop based ROMs due to kernel restrictions
- custom ROMs must be installed with FlashFire
- see forum index for further info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485

Hi every one!
Tell me please, can I use FlashFire and install CM12.1 into my Kindle 7 with 5.3.2.1 without root device?

So I can`t downgrade 5.3.2.1?
My device isn`t rooted and locked. my only achievement was the google play store

Davey126 said:
- can not root (at present) or downgrade (ever) FireOS 5.3.2.1
- bootloader remains locked; no custom kernels or recoveries (eg: TWRP)
- rooted devices can only run Lollipop based ROMs due to kernel restrictions
- custom ROMs must be installed with FlashFire
- see forum index for further info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485
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Thanks Davey, a concise list which is great, now I just have to hope we can get the bootloader and root sorted on 5.3.2.1!
bojkoio said:
Hi every one!
Tell me please, can I use FlashFire and install CM12.1 into my Kindle 7 with 5.3.2.1 without root device?
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It looks like the answer is not at this time, as from my reading, 5.3.2.1 cannot be rooted directly with current methods, only 5.3.1 onwards.
freaky2xd said:
So I can`t downgrade 5.3.2.1?
My device isn`t rooted and locked. my only achievement was the google play store
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thats all I have managed to achieve so far, next I want to remove the adverts!

bojkoio said:
Hi every one!
Tell me please, can I use FlashFire and install CM12.1 into my Kindle 7 with 5.3.2.1 without root device?
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Nope - no custom ROMs without root.
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freaky2xd said:
So I can`t downgrade 5.3.2.1?
My device isn`t rooted and locked. my only achievement was the google play store
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No - nor likely ever. Best hope is for a root solution.

Well Sh*t
I got all 3 of my daughters a kindle fire 7" 5th gen for Christmas. I ran thru the updates and was going to install the google framework and all that goes with it to be able to install works of ahhh painting app. However, I have hit a roadblock since it seems even tho I have enabled unknown sources and rebooted each device (all running 5.3.2.1) I can download apks but when I attempt to install them, it's like the install button just doesn't register touch response no matter what direction you rotate the device. I'm not new to this, I got kindles because of how easy it was to customize a previous one my 7 year old had, and besides, $30 each was a pretty good deal. So maybe it's a software glitch in the new update, maybe it's that I just don't care enough to dig into it but that's where it stands here.
Edit: A simple reboot after allowing unknown sources fixed the problem and I completed the installation of Google play store

luck_shawn said:
I got all 3 of my daughters a kindle fire 7" 5th gen for Christmas. I ran thru the updates and was going to install the google framework and all that goes with it to be able to install works of ahhh painting app. However, I have hit a roadblock since it seems even tho I have enabled unknown sources and rebooted each device (all running 5.3.2.1) I can download apks but when I attempt to install them, it's like the install button just doesn't register touch response no matter what direction you rotate the device. I'm not new to this, I got kindles because of how easy it was to customize a previous one my 7 year old had, and besides, $30 each was a pretty good deal. So maybe it's a software glitch in the new update, maybe it's that I just don't care enough to dig into it but that's where it stands here.
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On mine I downloaded the four apks needed installed them (in proper order) using apk permission remover and it worked for me. There's a thread in the fourms I folllwed

I just used the kindle supertool to install the google framework and APK's. once click and leave it to its own devices - a tool by superjunky I think?
Anyway, as for the rotation, I havent noticed any particular problems with it, but I havent done a lot of work with testing it, I will try take a look a bit later!

i have the same problem. I managed to install Google Play but trying to side load the Popcorntime apk fails with the next and install button not registering touch input, cancel button works fine.

oilyrag said:
i have the same problem. I managed to install Google Play but trying to side load the Popcorntime apk fails with the next and install button not registering touch input, cancel button works fine.
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Have you enabled FireOS setting that allows installs from unknown sources and then rebooted device?

Davey126 said:
Have you enabled FireOS setting that allows installs from unknown sources and then rebooted device?
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Thought I had rebooted device, done it again, now works. Many thanks
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I bought two 7" fires on the Black Friday sale to use as home automation panels in the house (with SmartThings). I installed the Play Store but found the SmartThings app was still not compatible . But really I was waiting for the new ActionTiles (web client) to come out. The one Fire upgraded to 5.3.2.1 and I haven't opened the other yet. The Play Store will no longer launch on the 5.3.2.1 tablet either. My original thought was to probably flash a new rom that is not as restrictive but doesn't look like that will happen now. Have a few additional questions for the "can" and "can't" list with 5.3.2.1 please:
1) Can the lock screen be disabled/removed?
2) Can the device be woken up by screen touch?
3) Does the non-root Play Store hack still work? (maybe I just need to redo something after the upgrade?)
4) Are there any browsers I can have auto load the ActionTiles dashboard (web page) and always keep it up and full screen?
Thanks a lot!

Coods said:
1) Can the lock screen be disabled/removed?
2) Can the device be woken up by screen touch?
3) Does the non-root Play Store hack still work? (maybe I just need to redo something after the upgrade?)
4) Are there any browsers I can have auto load the ActionTiles dashboard (web page) and always keep it up and full screen?
Thanks a lot!
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1) not completely that I have found, unless you keep the screen alive 24/7.
2) power button only however root could allow this but 5.3.2.1 doesn't support (or should I say have a method for) root at this time.
3) yes it does, I have uploaded it to about 6 different kindle recently all running 5.3.2.1
4) again root would help, however you can use automateit free or pro from plastered. It's very powerful and you should be able to achieve a lot with it. If it doesn't support it though, tasker is another powerful tool which might be worth exploring
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jeebob said:
2) power button only however root could allow this but 5.3.2.1 doesn't support (or should I say have a method for) root at this time.
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No hardware support for this capability regardless of root (re: touch to wake).

Davey126 said:
No hardware support for this capability regardless of root (re: touch to wake).
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Thanks for confirming davey!
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Thanks for the info guys, appreciate it! This helps me understand the direction I want to take with these as alarm panels

hey. i messed up an update to my fire and now i'm stuck...

hi guys. I was running the Nexus fire Rom using flashfire. its was on 5.1.2. I tried to flash the new updated version from this year of nexus fire from a clean wipe and now I dont have play store or anything. i cant remember the intial root process...its been while. I'm a little fuzzy as to how everything work cuz of the locked bootloader.
I dont have play store. i tried to side load flashfire into my downloads from pc but it wont show. it say dowloads empty. i literally have clock, calculator, downloads, settings and SU. i dunno what to do at this point. why arent the apks showing in downloads? any help is apprecaited. sad to see there is no real root yet..

havikx said:
hi guys. I was running the Nexus fire Rom using flashfire. its was on 5.1.2. I tried to flash the new updated version from this year of nexus fire from a clean wipe and now I dont have play store or anything. i cant remember the intial root process...its been while. I'm a little fuzzy as to how everything work cuz of the locked bootloader.
I dont have play store. i tried to side load flashfire into my downloads from pc but it wont show. it say dowloads empty. i literally have clock, calculator, downloads, settings and SU. i dunno what to do at this point. why arent the apks showing in downloads? any help is apprecaited. sad to see there is no real root yet..
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There is "real" root on FireOS 5.1.2. Best option is to sideload (reinstall) that build of FireOS via stock recovery then use the SuperTool to root and prepare your device for installation of Nexus. Going through that process will refresh your memory. A few tips:
- be sure to get the 5.1.2 binary; no higher/lower
- don't register with Amazon on initial boot
- keep off WiFi to avoid forced OTA update to an unrootable FireOS build
- be sure to flash the version of Nexus ROM that includes GAaps; you likely used the ROM only variant on your last refresh attempt

Davey126 said:
There is "real" root on FireOS 5.1.2. Best option is to sideload (reinstall) that build of FireOS via stock recovery then use the SuperTool to root and prepare your device for installation of Nexus. Going through that process will refresh your memory. A few tips:
- be sure to get the 5.1.2 binary; no higher/lower
- don't register with Amazon on initial boot
- keep off WiFi to avoid forced OTA update to an unrootable FireOS build
- be sure to flash the version of Nexus ROM that includes GAaps; you likely used the ROM only variant on your last refresh attempt
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now that you mention, thats probably exactly what i forgot to do. Also, i'm on 5.1.1. My bad. As far as i know, 5.1.1 system still has that locked bootloader preventing android upgrades. Though I havent kept up with development too much. Ill get started on returning to stock and rerooting. Hope this little tablet get a breakthru in the near future!

ok, so i sideloaded flashfire thru ADB and decided to switch over to lineage. thanks for your help. easier than returning to stock.

havikx said:
ok, so i sideloaded flashfire thru ADB and decided to switch over to lineage. thanks for your help. easier than returning to stock.
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Agreed. The technique you used doesn't work for everyone; hence my generic 'return-to-stock and redo everything' guidance. Glad you are back in business with minimum fuss.