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[How to] Upgrade to 4.5.4 and keep TWRP and root :

Update5: 4.5.5 is out, and there is no reason NOT to update to 4.5.5. Please use the newer 4.5.5 upgrade instructions in the link below :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/upgrade-to-4-5-5-root-t3174449
Another alternative is Lollipop:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
And these are the earlier (original) 4.5.x upgrade instructions which require modifying the Amazon update file:
Update4: For users with low computer proficiency (a.k.a "newbies"), DoLooper has written a post trying to make the instructions most accessible :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61832754&postcount=10
If you still have questions after that, post here!
Update3: I've uploaded the 4.5.4 update file to Dropbox, now everything is super simple and you can skip steps 1)-4):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/17ngnhmvnkh1cpx/twrp_ready_update-kindle-20.4.5.4_user_454006120.zip?dl=0
md5sum : ab9468126ee7d7ff0b1c38a96313ef20
Use at your own risk (it works for me!)
If the procedure works for you, don't forget to click "Thanks"
Update2: Thanks to DoLooper, this has been established as the simplest and quickest way to get full GAPPS working. The instructions are simplified further to incorporate suggestions.
Update: Looks like the procedure worked for several people, but there is a single pitfall which appears to be common. I added some additional instructions below in red.
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I am making a separate topic out of this. Tested this yesterday, going from 4.5.2 to 4.5.4
What you need to have before you proceed : unlocked bootloader (according to reports, not really needed, skip), TWRP and rooted FireOS (4.5.3 or below). Also, download jmz tool to somewhere (can skip this too), and SuperSu flashable zip.
Important: If you have anything other than 4.5.3 right now, I recommend that you flash the 4.5.3 bootloader separately first before doing any updating business. I've attached the flashable zip with 4.5.3 bootloader as well (uboot*zip). The other bootloaders are very risky !!! 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 will not let you into TWRP by the "power" and "vol+" button push if you screw up !!!
0) If you used JMZ tool for GAPPS install or did a manual update prevention, clean up GAPPS update blockers by deleting the following dirs in /data/app (this will make your life easier later on!):
com.android.vending-1.apk
com.android.vending-2.apk
com.google.android.gms-1.apk
com.google.android.gms-2.apk
1) Download the latest 20-4.5.4 update to a PC ( https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-20.4.5.4_user_454006120.bin ), rename *bin to *zip, unpack, and replace the attached "updater-script" below in 20-4.5.4/META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
2) Delete the following directories/files :
a) here you remove stuff you will not flash
20-4.5.4/recovery
20-4.5.4/images
b) here you will remove files to make room in /system to flash bigger GAPPS
20-4.5.4/system/priv-app/com.amazon.weather.apk
20-4.5.4/system/priv-app/moffice_6.0.1_default_en00105_multidex_195423.apk
20-4.5.4/system/priv-app/com.amazon.geo.client.maps.apk
(can delete more if you need space in /system and know what is useless, and a few things could just be moved to /data/app with no issues)
3)Rename (just in case, this will make OTA blocked):
20-4.5.4/system/priv-app/DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to *apk_
4) Zip everything into update.zip. Make sure the paths in zip are the same as in the original 4.5.4 update from Amazon (QC this carefully!). Put the zip on a USB stick with FAT (if you have an OTG cable). Alternatively, upload it to the device somewhere to the Download folder
Possible pitfall: When you create your update.zip, look into it!!! It should have {system,boot.img,etc} right at the top level, just like the original Amazon update. If you have {yourpath/system, yourpath/boot.img,etc}, you need to re-zip and make sure that "yourpath" is removed.
5) Boot into TWRP, and flash the 4.5.3 bootloader. Reboot. Skip if you already have 4.5.3
6) Boot into TWRP, and flash update.zip from 4) . Then immediately after flash supersu.zip ( https://download.chainfire.eu/396/supersu/ ). Reboot to FireOS. If you choose not to flash supersu.zip here, before you reboot TWRP, it will ask you to root the device, say yes (leaving hooks for later root)
7) Re-boot to TWRP, flash a GAPPS package, such as Pico (Uni) GAPPS for KitKat ( http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/03/download-android-44x-kitkat-pa-gapps.html ). Wipe dalvik/cache and reboot to FireOS (Note: The free room in /system is still kind of limited, either remove more stuff in Step 2), or go with the smaller GAPPS. If you download my update package, you'll probably have about ~140 Mb of room in /system for GAPPS). Wipe dalvik/cache, reboot.
8) In FireOS, install jmz tool, and do small tweaks. Important, installing GAPPS via this tool is obsolete !!! Don't do it!!!. Alternatively, skip this tool, and just do it manually or via the scripts, as per here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/fireos-4-5-x-root-quickly-switch-to-t3145613
The lockscreen ads can be reversibly blocked via this adb command :
adb shell su -c "pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso/com.amazon.kindle.kso.lockscreen.LockscreenUpdateS ervice"
(as per DoLooper's suggestion)
P.S. 4.5.4 allows the latest GAPPS to work fine, so they will update themselves over time, let them. No need anymore to keep Google Play Services at 7.0.99

kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-20.4.5.4_user_454006120.bin
link to 4.5.4.
nevermind figured it out, was being dumb and right clicking send to zip on the folder instead of adding the files to a zip

bibikalka said:
4) Zip everything into update.zip, and put it on a USB stick with FAT. Make sure the paths in zip are the same as in the original 4.5.4 update from Amazon.
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You must use USB stick? . . .
. . . so must connect USB stick with OTG cable for step 6?
6) Boot into TWRP, and flash update.zip from 4) . Say yes when it offers to root the device.
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I'm on rooted 4.5.3 with unlocked bootloader. Will install TWRP.
Haven't done anything like this before. Why not put update.zip in /system and flash from there? Thanks.

DoLooper said:
You must use USB stick? . . .
. . . so must connect USB stick with OTG cable for step 6?
I'm on rooted 4.5.3 with unlocked bootloader. Will install TWRP.
Haven't done anything like this before. Why not put update.zip in /system and flash from there? Thanks.
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Sorry, I was not clear enough. Indeed, you can put this zip into the internal memory, but not /system (it'll get formatted). Instead, place it into the "Download" folder or something.

Just got done. Everything worked great. I did have to sideload SuperSu and Busybox manually though, but everything is working fine. Thank you.

With an easy way to recover (just re-install 4.5.4), I've been playing with various Xposed modules.
So far has not seen anything very attractive, and most of the system tweaks via Xposed modules don't seem to work.

Easy update 4.5.3 to 4.5.4 -- and working Gapps!!!
Very slick--thanks a lot! Finally, all Gapps updated and working perfectly!
FWIW, I wasn't prompted to root, which i guess I wouldn't be...didn't you say somewhere that root is preserved during 4.5.3 to 4.5.4 update? (Yeah, I'm still properly rooted.)
Gapps: Since JMZ's tool creates the dummy dirs you mentioned, which prevent play services and store from updating, I installed this Gapps minimal edition instead. Just uninstalled play store first--kept G+, hangouts and Gmail (although it never worked before)--and let play services update. Now everything is running great. :laugh:

DoLooper said:
Very slick--thanks a lot! Finally, all Gapps updated and working perfectly!
FWIW, I wasn't prompted to root, which i guess I wouldn't be...didn't you say somewhere that root is preserved during 4.5.3 to 4.5.4 update? (Yeah, I'm still properly rooted.)
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Good to hear that you finally did it!
The update formats /system, so nothing survives there. But you could have had supersu in /data/app before, and that survived. You probably did root when TWRP asked about it right after the update? I think SuperSu needs something installed in /system to work properly, and that's what TWRP does.
DoLooper said:
Gapps: Since JMZ's tool creates the dummy dirs you mentioned, which prevent play services and store from updating, I installed this Gapps minimal edition instead. Just uninstalled play store first--kept G+, hangouts and Gmail (although it never worked before)--and let play services update. Now everything is running great. :laugh:
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So you did not use JMZ's tool to install GAPPS at all? Did you just flash the minimal edition you've linked to in TWRP, and it worked? That'd be really neat if GAPPS could be flashed via recovery, just like in any other Android version. Btw, the latest Play Services provide correct positioning to Google Maps, so now it finds me on the map.

bibikalka said:
The update formats /system, so nothing survives there . . . You probably did root when TWRP asked about it right after the update?
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If it were the least bit possible that I didn't get the root prompt, I would swear I didn't get it. I think, however, I left the tablet briefly while update.zip finished flashing. Any chance TWRP only gives you a minute or two to respond to root prompt, then defaults to yes?
Notes I took during update:
"Modified 4.5.4 update.zip installed successfully but i wasn't prompted to root. (see in twrp: HOME, WIPE CACHE, REBOOT SYSTEM) Went back to twrp HOME and flashed SUPERSU.ZIP - got success.
REBOOT."
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That "see in twrp" is what i saw on screen after "success" with update.zip install. If TWRP always prompts to root and doesn't default to yes when there's no response, I must have done this step and will call a neurologist tomorrow. )
bibikalka said:
So you did not use JMZ's tool to install GAPPS at all? Did you just flash the minimal edition you've linked to in TWRP, and it worked?"
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Exactly!

Couple last things:
1. Unlocked bootloader: You say unlocked bootloader required (and mine is), but JMZ shut down his thread. I assumed that was because TWRP could be installed without unlocking. Is that correct? If so, is unlocked bootloader really required to do this or is it only necessary to have TWRP?
2. Gapps: Hope you will have users install that minimal gapps. If they use JMZ's tool, to get updated play services and store they have to undo his fixes that make old Gapps work. With minimal package the store just updates itself to current version and prompts to update play services. No fuss.
3. Step 7 says "reboot to TWRP." This implies tablet reboots (or user is suppose to reboot) after "saying yes to root." Perhaps the reboot should be added? (But FWIW: Because I didn't see root prompt I flashed supersu right after flashing update, then rebooted.)

DoLooper said:
Very slick--thanks a lot! Finally, all Gapps updated and working perfectly!
...... I installed this Gapps minimal edition instead. ......
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Thank you a million times for this. I'm on 4.5.4 rooted, and was having a horrible time getting gmail to work. I finally uninstalled framework, services, and playstore from that JMZ tool thing and gave this a shot. Gmail works great now. Only having one issue so far. On Google Play Movies, the movies and shows won't stream. They only play if downloaded first.

DoLooper said:
Notes I took during update:
"Modified 4.5.4 update.zip installed successfully but i wasn't prompted to root. (see in twrp: HOME, WIPE CACHE, REBOOT SYSTEM) Went back to twrp HOME and flashed SUPERSU.ZIP - got success.
REBOOT."
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OK, no mystery then! And a good catch! It looks like update.zip can be safely followed by Supersu.zip, without any reboots. Supersu.zip will flash everything that's needed to have root, so TWRP does not ask for anything when you reboot the device.
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Couple last things:
1. Unlocked bootloader: You say unlocked bootloader required (and mine is), but JMZ shut down his thread. I assumed that was because TWRP could be installed without unlocking. Is that correct? If so, is unlocked bootloader really required to do this or is it only necessary to have TWRP?
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I agree, perhaps TWRP can be flashed and will work without any unlock, but I am just too lazy to test this. Do we have a confirmation for this one? I would update instructions accordingly if this is true.
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2. Gapps: Hope you will have users install that minimal gapps. If they use JMZ's tool, to get updated play services and store they have to undo his fixes that make old Gapps work. With minimal package the store just updates itself to current version and prompts to update play services. No fuss.
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Another good catch! I was not thinking about this when I wrote the original post, but having GAPPS flash properly is a pretty big deal! I may re-apply update.zip, and try the GAPPS flash, to see if it is indeed so simple.
Did you boot to FireOS after update.zip/supersu.zip, and then rebooted to TWRP, and flashed GAPPS? Or did you go straight from update.zip to supersu.zip to gapps flash, without the FireOS boot ?
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3. Step 7 says "reboot to TWRP." This implies tablet reboots (or user is suppose to reboot) after "saying yes to root." Perhaps the reboot should be added? (But FWIW: Because I didn't see root prompt I flashed supersu right after flashing update, then rebooted.)
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As above, supersu.zip flash right away is a nice simplification!
Overall, great help! And the big deal is that GAPPS are easy to flash, work fully, and require no messing around with anything else. This makes flashing 4.5.4 with GAPPS into the fastest way to get fully working GAPPS on this device !!!

Will I have to do anything special to undo the changes I made that blocked play store and services updates?
Thanks for working on this, having fully working play store will be great.
TWRP flashed fine for me without an unlocked bootloader, I already used it to make a backup.

lynnux said:
Will I have to do anything special to undo the changes I made that blocked play store and services updates?
Thanks for working on this, having fully working play store will be great.
TWRP flashed fine for me without an unlocked bootloader, I already used it to make a backup.
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Good question ... At most you'll have to delete a couple of dummy directories in /data/app, one for the play store, and the 2nd one for the play services which prevented the updates. But perhaps the GAPPS zip will remove those itself ... Why don't you try, and post ?

lynnux said:
Will I have to do anything special to undo the changes I made that blocked play store and services updates?
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It depends on what changes you made. Before I flashed update.zip, I did what @bibikalka suggests and found and deleted the following dirs in \data\app :
com.android.vending-1.apk
com.android.vending-2.apk
com.google.android.gms-1.apk
com.google.android.gms-2.apk
After update and before installing Gapps I searched /system for anything "google." Only found "widevine" and left it.
If you installed Gapps per the original root post, you gave this command:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
I don't know what this does. Shell command effects seem to be preserved with update, though, so would be worth finding out.
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bibikalka said:
OK, no mystery then! And a good catch! It looks like update.zip can be safely followed by Supersu.zip, without any reboots. Supersu.zip will flash everything that's needed to have root, so TWRP does not ask for anything when you reboot the device.
Did you boot to FireOS after update.zip/supersu.zip, and then rebooted to TWRP, and flashed GAPPS? Or did you go straight from update.zip to supersu.zip to gapps flash, without the FireOS boot ?
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Exact steps I did:
Flash update.zip, press TWRP "Home," flash Supersu zip, reboot to system.
Go back to TWRP and flash Gapps zip, wipe cache (per instructions at minimal Gapps page), reboot to system.
FWIW, when rebooted after wipe, I got "updating" message again and it took awhile but all was fine.
4.5.4 Update bin: https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-20.4.5.4_user_454006120.bin (Fire HD 6 and 7 use identical files)
superSU zip: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Gapps minimal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2779598

I know this is basic, but how exactly do I do step 1? In root explorer or es file manager I can't figure out how to 'replace' the original update script with the one you've attached. These obviously don't work like regular files.

lynnux said:
I know this is basic, but how exactly do I do step 1? In root explorer or es file manager I can't figure out how to 'replace' the original update script with the one you've attached. These obviously don't work like regular files.
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Download the update in a .bin file and extract (I use 7zip). Once extracted it makes a ton more sense.

lynnux said:
I know this is basic, but how exactly do I do step 1? In root explorer or es file manager I can't figure out how to 'replace' the original update script with the one you've attached. These obviously don't work like regular files.
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ugcbrian said:
Download the update in a .bin file and extract (I use 7zip). Once extracted it makes a ton more sense.
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Right. You do steps 1-4 on the computer. See my post above for link to the update bin file.

DoLooper said:
Right. You do steps 1-4 on the computer. See my post above for link to the update bin file.
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Thanks. I was renaming as a .zip, but trying to make the replacement on the tablet. Since I'm using a linux laptop, I suppose I'll have to rename it as a tar or gz file to work with it there, since linux doesn't do .zips.

lynnux said:
Thanks. I was renaming as a .zip, but trying to make the replacement on the tablet. Since I'm using a linux laptop, I suppose I'll have to rename it as a tar or gz file to work with it there, since linux doesn't do .zips.
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Okay, if you have to rename the bin file in order to extract the contents, do that. (Maybe double-click will work.) You will see the files and dirs that bibikalka's instructions refer to (excluding the "20-4.5.4," which is just for reference). After doing changes per instructions, make a compressed file named "update" containing what's left (see below). Since the extension will be tar or gz, rename it to "zip" and copy or move it to the Fire's download folder, then do step 6 (assuming you're on 4.5.3).
Your compressed file should contain:
[dir] META-INF
[dir] system
[dir] tools
boot.img
file_contexts
ota.prop

[How To] Install TWRP on OS 4.5.3 and Boot Recovery (newbie friendly)

TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) replaces a device's stock recovery and provides, among other options, the ability to install img (image) and zip files. TWRP for the Fire HDs was developed by JMZ and is described here.
How to install TWRP
These steps are for a first-time install on a rooted Fire HD running OS 4.5.3 with stock bootloader and recovery.
At this time, 4.5.3 bootloader is required. You're welcome to try to get it onto a different OS, but you need the 4.5.3 bootloaders and I'm not getting into that. So, if you're running a different OS, have messed with partitions or done something that requires a TWRP reinstall (other than reinstalling 4.5.3 and rerooting), you risk being unable to boot recovery or bootloop/brick.
OK, that doesn't sound so "newbie-friendly" but this really is a simple process that should always go smoothly on a "clean" OS 4.5.3.​
You can easily install TWRP with either TWRP Manager (also by JMZ) or Flashify from the Play Store.
If you don't have Play Store access:
- Flashify - v 1.9.1 from APKMirror
- TWRP Manager - Download from JMZSoftware​For installing TWRP, the only difference between the two is that TWRP Manager auto-downloads the correct TWRP version while Flashify requires you download it yourself.
[EDIT 8/16/2015] At this time, TWRP Manager doesn't seem to be working. Use Flashify, instructions below. Steps for TWRP Manager are at bottom of post.
Install TWRP with Flashify
Download JMZ's ariel TWRP image (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347756852) to the Fire's download folder.
Install and run Flashify (download link above) and give it superuser access when prompted. It probably will also prompt to apply loki patch for Kitkat. Say yes.
Tap Recovery Image and then Choose a File.
Navigate to download folder, tap the TWRP file, and when Flashify asks if you are sure, tap Yup!
If install succeeds ("Flash Complete"): (a) Tap Reboot now. (b) When back in Fire OS, boot to recovery (below) and confirm you're in TWRP. Note: If tablet bootloops, post the problem in one of the bootloop threads.
If install fails (error messages displayed), first take a screenshot. If you can determine the problem, fix it and try again or try TWRP Manager. If you don't understand the error or can't resolve it, post in a "TWRP install failure" thread.
How to Boot to Recovery
Manual: (a) Power off tablet. (b) Hold down power and volume-up buttons at same time until you see "Amazon," then release. (If you just boot back into Fire, you didn't power off first or didn't hold buttons long enough.)
adb command from computer: adb reboot recovery
- If you see TWRP, great! Check it out and then press Reboot and System to go back to OS.
- If you get stock recovery screen ("reboot" and "factory reset"), TWRP didn't install. Reboot should be highlighted. (If it's not, use volume-up or -down to select it.) Press the power button to click reboot and when back in Fire OS, try the other app.
[EDIT 1] For simplicity, install TWRP Manager on the Fire and follow these steps.
Install TWRP with TWRP Manager
Install and run TWRP Manager and give it superuser access when prompted. It will also prompt to apply patch for Kitkat. Say yes.
Tap top-left of screen for slide-out menu and select Install TWRP.
Confirm Device Name shows "ariel" and then tap Install Recovery. [download begins]
At warning screen, tap yes.
If install succeeds ("Flash Successful"): (a) Go to slide-out menu and choose Reboot Options and then Reboot Device. (b) When back in Fire OS, boot to recovery (above) and confirm you're in TWRP.
Note: If tablet bootloops, post the problem in one of the bootloop threads.
If install fails (error messages displayed), take a screenshot in case you need to post the problem and then look at comments here for a solution. If you can determine the problem, fix it and try again or try Flashify. If you don't understand the error or can't resolve it, post in a "TWRP install failure" thread.

After step 5 a) only puts on the screen "Kindle Fire" and I can not make the "Power and Volume up buttons reboot".
Could you help me please?

Po069 said:
After step 5 a) only puts on the screen "Kindle Fire" and I can not make the "Power and Volume up buttons reboot".
Could you help me please?
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I'm sorry I can't help you. This guide is for the 2014 Fire HD tablets. The Kindle Fires are ealier models. Look here to figure out which tablet you have and then post the problem in the forum for your tablet:http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire/help/index-amazon-kindle-fire-t3205350

DoLooper said:
I'm sorry I can't help you. This guide is for the 2014 Fire HD tablets. The Kindle Fires are ealier models. Look here to figure out which tablet you have and then post the problem in the forum for your tablet:http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire/help/index-amazon-kindle-fire-t3205350
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Thank you very much for your answer.
Kind regards.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if I update the Fire OS after successfully rooting/installing TWRP will I mess up anything?
I rooted everything and installed TWRP succesfully on my Fire HD 6 running 4.5.3 (it was fresh out of the box and I didn't allow any OTA updates). If I update the OS now will it brick it or mess up TWRP in any way?
Also, ultimately I'm just trying to get Google Apps on my HD 6 (it'd be nice if I could get lollipop on it but I bricked the last HD 6 I had so I'm starting with the low-hanging fruit haha). However, I can't really find a guide to do this starting from 4.5.3 Fire OS... Could you point a noob anywhere to either a) install GApps or b) get lollipop installed?
I was trying to follow this tutorial but it's not really noobie-friendly and I think it's meant to start from 5.0.n which is why I'm asking if I can update without screwing anything up.
Thanks for your help!

SpaceBananas said:
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if I update the Fire OS after successfully rooting/installing TWRP will I mess up anything?
I rooted everything and installed TWRP succesfully on my Fire HD 6 running 4.5.3 (it was fresh out of the box and I didn't allow any OTA updates). If I update the OS now will it brick it or mess up TWRP in any way?
Also, ultimately I'm just trying to get Google Apps on my HD 6 (it'd be nice if I could get lollipop on it but I bricked the last HD 6 I had so I'm starting with the low-hanging fruit haha). However, I can't really find a guide to do this starting from 4.5.3 Fire OS... Could you point a noob anywhere to either a) install GApps or b) get lollipop installed?
I was trying to follow this tutorial but it's not really noobie-friendly and I think it's meant to start from 5.0.n which is why I'm asking if I can update without screwing anything up.
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If you update now without following that guide you will lose root and TWRP. You may not be able to root with Kingroot and you won't have the "friendly" bootloaders that can boot TWRP. Don't do it.
I'll have to get back to you about updating. Maybe bibikalka will jump in. Look around for a KitKat version of pico-uni Gapps, which you could install in TWRP now. There will be link in an old guide for OS 4.

SpaceBananas said:
I rooted everything and installed TWRP succesfully on my Fire HD 6 running 4.5.3 (it was fresh out of the box and I didn't allow any OTA updates).
. . .
Also, ultimately I'm just trying to get Google Apps on my HD 6 (it'd be nice if I could get lollipop on it but I bricked the last HD 6 I had so I'm starting with the low-hanging fruit haha). However, I can't really find a guide to do this starting from 4.5.3 Fire OS... Could you point a noob anywhere to either a) install GApps or b) get lollipop installed?
I was trying to follow this tutorial but it's not really noobie-friendly and I think it's meant to start from 5.0.n which is why I'm asking if I can update without screwing anything up.
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OK, I looked at the guide again. @bibikalka may have a preferred route, but here's what I suggest: Pretend nothing else is there except steps 1) through 3) and just carefully follow those steps.
Download all the files to the pc first. Get the 5.1.1 update (only because we know it's rootable with Kingroot) and rename the extension from bin to zip. Skip Xposed (step 1-7). Do get 5.2.0_stock_recovery_uboot.zip (step 1-10). Copy or move all the files to the downloads folder on device. (This is the long way and you can download directly to device if you prefer. I just find it easier to download and double check that you have all the right files from the pc.)
Hold Power and volume+ to get into TWRP, then carefully do all the sub-steps under 1) except for step 7. (From what you say, I just don't think you need Xposed.) Just be sure you have the correct file at each step and you'll be fine.

DoLooper said:
OK, I looked at the guide again. @bibikalka may have a preferred route, but here's what I suggest: Pretend nothing else is there except steps 1) through 3) and just carefully follow those steps.
Download all the files to the pc first. Get the 5.1.1 update (only because we know it's rootable with Kingroot) and rename the extension from bin to zip. Skip Xposed (step 1-7). Do get 5.2.0_stock_recovery_uboot.zip (step 1-10). Copy or move all the files to the downloads folder on device. (This is the long way and you can download directly to device if you prefer. I just find it easier to download and double check that you have all the right files from the pc.)
Hold Power and volume+ to get into TWRP, then carefully do all the sub-steps under 1) except for step 7. (From what you say, I just don't think you need Xposed.) Just be sure you have the correct file at each step and you'll be fine.
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Any point in using 5.1.1 ? Since SuperSu gets flashed during the update, it does not care which FireOS version it is. Nobody will be running Kingroot since SuperSu is already there

bibikalka said:
Any point in using 5.1.1 ? Since SuperSu gets flashed during the update, it does not care which FireOS version it is. Nobody will be running Kingroot since SuperSu is already there
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No, 5.1.2 is fine. It was just a cya suggestion in case user missed a step and somehow lost root--but OF COURSE no steps will be missed.

TWRP failed to install, now have no recovery
So I'll start by saying I'm an idiot. I wasn't paying attention to which version OS is required and tried to install TWRP using Flashify. It went through the motions and did its reboot, and now I'm stuck with absolutely no recovery at all. I've tried searching these forums for a "TWRP installation failed" thread and have had no luck, at least not for the Fire HD 6 device. Really need help here, I have absolutely no way to get into recovery to flash anything back at all.

[Root] OS 4, 5.0.n and Install Lollipop & Gapps ("Newbie Friendly")

This guide is for never-rooted 2014 Fire HDs. Don't use it on any 2015 (5th gen) Fire. If your Fire has an sd card slot, go here.
Mar 3 Update: This guide is out of date. It could brick you! Don't use it!
Instead, follow one of these guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/root-os-5-1-2-kingroot-tools-play-store-t3371824
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
Ignore these hidden text boxes
Feb. 5, 2016 Update: Don't use this to root OS 5.1.1 yet. It needs to be updated!!
Jan. 18, 2016 Update: Don't use this guide if you are running OS 4.5.5.1.
Look at Settings->Device->System Updates. If it says 4.5.5.1, installing the Developer Preview will brick your device.
Before You Begin:
OS 4.5.4, 4.5.5 (NOT 4.5.5.1) - Follow these steps to install the Developers Preview (OS 5):
Here are 2 methods. If you request it from Amazon it could take 24 hours, but if it causes problems you have proof that it downloaded to device. If you don't care about that and want it right now, use method 2.
1/23/16 UPDATE: Developers Preview is no longer available from Amazon. Method 2 is the only option.
Keep in mind, this is your choice. We can no longer blame Amazon for downloading "bad" firmware to device.
1/22/16 UPDATE: Use only method 2 until the risk of OTA updating to 4.5.5.1 is over.
METHOD 1 - From Amazon
Go here and request the developers preview: https://developer.amazon.com/public...campaign=FireOSPreview&sc_ detail=GetPreview]
It could take 24 hours but usually doesn't.
Goto Settings->Device->System Updates and press "Update Now"
If it doesn't download, wait an hour and try again.
METHOD 2 - From device
Turn OFF wifi.
Get update-kindle-devpreview_ariel-20.5.2.2_user_522041550.bin from here.
Copy/move the update file to device
Goto Settings->Device->System Updates and press "Update Now"
The file will install. [long startup.]
If you haven't installed adb drivers, do that now and you're ready to go! Be sure to keep wifi off.
Note: If it hasn't booted after 20 minutes--it's stuck at "Fire" logo--hold down Power and Volume-up buttons to get to recovery menu. In recovery, factory reset, wipe cache and then boot to system.
OS 4.5.3 - Keep wifi OFF. Put the tablet into airplane mode immediately.
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OS below 4.5.3 - Follow these steps to install OS 4.5.3:
Turn OFF wifi.
Download the 4.5.3 update to pc and copy/move it to device.
Go to Settings->Device->System Updates and press "Update Now."
The file will install. [long startup.]
If you haven't installed adb drivers, do that now and you're ready to go!
Install adb device drivers. Here's an illustrated guide for Windows.
* OS 5.0.n: Install driver for both OS mode and sideload mode.
* OS 4.5.3: Install driver for OS mode only.)
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If you don't know how to drag & drop or copy/paste into the terminal/CMD window, read this.
This guide simply pulls together existing material, almost none of which is original to me. All thanks go to Powerpoint45, who discovered how to downgrade to rootable OS 4.5.3; bibikalka for the ingenious recovery-swap update method that preserves root; seigesoldier, hawkazn and hariiiii for file captures and fearless testing.​
A - Root!
Make sure ADB drivers are installed and adb is enabled in Developer Options.
Turn OFF wifi (airplane mode)
OS 4.5.3 - Download Kingroot (link below), open a terminal/CMD window from the folder you put it in, and go to step 6.
OS 5.0.n - Download to computer:
- 4.5.3 update bin: https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin
- Kingroot: http://www.kingroot.net/
Downgrade to 4.5.3 (thanks to @powerpoint45):a. Connect to computer and open terminal/CMD window from folder containing bin file and kingroot.
b. Enter: adb reboot recovery
c. On tablet, use volume buttons to select “apply update from ADB” and then press power.
d. If you KNOW you have working adb driver for sideload mode, go to step e. Otherwise, see here:
To see if sideload-mode driver is installed, open Device Manager and see if your adb driver is listed under Android Device.
- If it is, close this text box and continue the steps.
- If it IS NOT and you're on Windows, do the following:
(1) Find KFARWI under "Other devices." NOTE: If you don't see KFARWI under "Other," disconnect/reconnect and look again.
(2) Right-click KFARWI and select "Update Driver Software." [see Update Driver Software screen].
(3) Click "Browse my computer" and then "Let me pick from a list . . ." [see Select your device type . . ."]
(4) Click Android Device. [see "Select the device driver you want . . .]
(5) Select your usual adb driver from the list, press Next, and say yes at warning screen. [see "Windows has successfully updated your driver software"]
(6) In CMD window, run adb devices and confirm you see your device ID and "sideload," like this:List of devices attached
SERIALNUMBER sideload​If you don't see serial number, reboot tablet and computer and repeat "adb reboot recovery" and "Apply update from ADB" steps. Device should now be recognized.
e. From computer, enter: adb sideload update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin
f. On tablet select "wipe data/factory reset" and then "reboot system" [long startup]​
Enter language in Amazon setup, but skip registration and keep wifi OFF.
On computer, enter commands to block OTA:
adb shell pm block com.amazon.dcp
adb shell pm block com.amazon.otaverifier
Install Kingroot from computer: adb install app_filename.apk
Turn on wifi, run Kingroot on Fire and press "root." If you don't get success (100%), keep trying.Kingroot works over wifi, so do this where signal strength is best.
If the latest Kingroot from the link just won't work, try version 4.0.0 or 4.0.1 downloaded from any safe site.​
On computer, give commands to confirm su access, granting root access on tablet when prompted:
adb shell
su
(In Windows, a # prompt indicates root.)
Type exit two times to get out of su.
B - Install TWRP and Get Files for the Upgrade
Download JMZ's ariel TWRP image to the Fire's download folder (or to computer and move to tablet).
Download Flashify v 1.9.1 to computer folder where you opened CMD window.
Install Flashify from computer: adb install app_filename.apk
Run Flashify on Fire and install the ariel TWRP.
If you have any question, follow the steps here. You must select Recovery image and Choose a File, and navigate to the ariel image.
Boot to recovery and confirm you're in TWRP:
adb command = adb reboot recovery; manual = power off, hold power & volume-up buttons until Amazon logo appears and then let go.
Tap Reboot, then System to boot back to OS.
Delete anything in tablet Download folder and get files for the upgrade.
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Files for the Upgrade
Please hit Thanks when you pick up a file from an XDA site
Download apks to computer for later install.
- SuperSU: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/chainfire/supersu/supersu-2-52-android-apk-download/
- ES File Explorer: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-glo...file-explorer-4-0-2-3-3-android-apk-download/
Download to tablet (or to computer and move to tablet Download folder):
➜ Take care here: Be sure to get the right files and that they all download completely.
- 5.2.2u2 UPDATE BIN (linked in the post) This is update-kindle-full_ariel-20.5.2.2_user_522053520.bin
Confirm downloaded filename matches the above and then rename the extension from .bin to .zip.
- 5.2.0 STOCK RECOVERY ONLY (5.2.0_stock_recovery_only.zip - attached to post) AND . . .
- MAKE_SPACE (make_space_v01.zip - attached to post)
- Latest PICO-uni GAPPS: Get "tk_gapps-modular-pico-5.1.1(uni)-5.1.1-*-signed.zip"
C - Upgrade to OS 5.0.1 and Install Gapps
Bibikalka's Lollipop guide has info about the upgrade (and a Thanks button we all ought to hit!)
The boots into recovery and the OS can take a long time; don't interrupt them (by trying to manually reboot, e.g.)
Turn OFF wifi and connect to computer.
Boot to recovery. (Manually or "adb reboot recovery" from pc).
[TWRP screen displayed on tablet.]
In TWRP, do following exactly and if you have any problem, post immediately and wait for reply :
a. Factory reset (Tap Wipe and swipe "Swipe to Factory Reset." At "Successful," tap TWRP home icon at bottom-left)
b. Install the update-kindle-full_ariel-20.5.2.2 UPDATE zip
. . (Tap Install button, navigate to Downloads folder and tap the UPDATE zip. Repeat for the following zips.)
c. Install the 5.2.0 STOCK RECOVERY ONLY zip
d. Install the MAKE_SPACE zip
e. Install the GAPPS zip
f. Tap Reboot > Recovery and when prompted (top of screen) "install SuperSU?," swipe the slider to install it!
[long startup]
➜ You're now running rooted OS 5.0.1 and TWRP is gone. If you need it again, see here. Do not try to reinstall TWRP with Flashify. (Brick!)
Confirm you see stock 5.2.0 recovery.
If tablet doesn't boot to recovery or is still booting after 30 minutes, post in bibikalka's Lollipop thread
Reboot to system [takes at least 10 minutes] and when prompted on tablet to allow USB debugging, say "yes"
- If you miss "Allow USB debugging" prompt, unplug/replug to see it
- If tablet bootloops or is still booting after 40 minutes, see step 4 in bibikalka's Lollipop thread
At Setup screen, press Exit (or choose language if required). Do not connect to wifi; tap COMPLETE SETUP LATER.
D - Install the Apps, Block OTA and Open Play Store
On computer, open terminal/CMD window from folder containing ES File Explorer and SuperSU apks and install each with this command:
adb install -r app_filename.apk
On tablet:
a. Enable apps from unknown sources in Settings > Security.
b. Run File Explorer and enable Root Explorer (in menu under Tools), granting root access when prompted.
c. Run SuperSU to update binaries and reboot when prompted.
. . [If SuperSU gives choice of "CWM/TWRP" or "Normal," choose Normal]
Block OTA:
a. In the terminal/CMD window, enter these commands granting root access on tablet after the su command:adb shell
su
pm disable com.amazon.otaverifier
pm enable com.amazon.dcp <--(renables dcp from Section A. This block is not needed after you do the next step.)​b. Use File Explorer on tablet to navigate to /system/priv-app/DeviceSoftwareOTA and rename extension of DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to .apk_
Turn on wifi, open Play Store and sign in.
Register the Fire HD with Amazon.
Whew! Yay! :victory:

Some brave soul still needs to try to flash GAPPS during the 5.2.0 install in TWRP
If that fails, one will have to downgrade to 4.5.3, root, and get back to 5.2.0. So 20 minutes tops, not the end of the world ...

Yes, purposefully didn't put it in cuz untested. I'm thinking about it per your post at other thread. Just need to gird my loins

In Section C Step 7 adb returns failure due to the app already existing. When I was in Step 3f TWRP gave me the option to skip root install or to install SuperSu, which it only does the installer and that requires Google Play or TWRP to complete the installation. What should I do there?

ROMAddiction said:
In Section C Step 7 adb returns failure due to the app already existing. When I was in Step 3f TWRP gave me the option to skip root install or to install SuperSu, which it only does the installer and that requires Google Play or TWRP to complete the installation. What should I do there?
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As the first line says, This guide is only for Fire HDs running the unrooted Developer Preview of Lollipop. I will clarify that. Since you had SuperSU installed, at C7 use "adb install -r name_of_your_supersu.apk." I assume you said yes at step 3f when prompted to root, but I do not understand this phrase, "which it only does the installer and that requires Google Play or TWRP to complete the installation."

DoLooper said:
As the first line says, This guide is only for Fire HDs running the unrooted Developer Preview of Lollipop. I will clarify that. Since you had SuperSU installed, at C7 use "adb install -r name_of_your_supersu.apk." I assume you said yes at step 3f when prompted to root, but I do not understand this phrase, "which it only does the installer and that requires Google Play or TWRP to complete the installation."
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Yeah, I started out with my Fire on the developer's build and have been working my way back to it with root. I did say yes at step 3f and TWRP then installed a SuperSu Installer App. When you tap on the app it says it will install SuperSU but either from the Google Play Store or through TWRP. This is where I'm stuck because I can't install it from the Play Store or from TWRP, nor can I use ADB and install it from there because it says that SuperSu is already on my Fire.
Sent from my LG-H811 using XDA Forums Pro.

ROMAddiction said:
Yeah, I started out with my Fire on the developer's build and have been working my way back to it with root.
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If you were on 4.5.4 and wanted to get to rooted 5.2.0, this is the guide you wanted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950. But I thought you had done that and that's when you lost recovery. Oh, well, doesn't matter now, as long as you were able to boot to stock recovery at step C4.
Did you reinstall superSU with "adb install -r name_of_your_supersu.apk." as said in my last post? (Notice the -r) Please do that and continue the steps. Let me know if "adb shell" "su" does not show you're rooted. If step 13 insists on Play Store, skip that step, finish the guide and run SuperSU after Gapps is installed. Please let me know if you have to skip step 13, so I can edit the guide. Thank you.
DoLooper said:
. . . Since you had SuperSU installed, at C7 use "adb install -r name_of_your_supersu.apk."
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DoLooper said:
If you were on 4.5.4 and wanted to get to rooted 5.2.0, this is the guide you wanted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950. But I thought you had done that and that's when you lost recovery. Oh, well, doesn't matter now, as long as you were able to boot to stock recovery at step C4.
Did you reinstall superSU with "adb install -r name_of_your_supersu.apk." as said in my last post? (Notice the -r) Please do that and continue the steps. Let me know if "adb shell" "su" does not show you're rooted. If step 13 insists on Play Store, skip that step, finish the guide and run SuperSU after Gapps is installed. Please let me know if you have to skip step 13, so I can edit the guide. Thank you.
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Ah, no I had been updated to 4.5.5 the other day and was wanting to roll back and root my Fire to make it much more useful to me. Signed up as a Developer to get it to update me to the 5.2 update and then followed the steps here to get me rooted and back to 4.5.3, etc.
I did the adb install -r with the apk and it loaded, but not in the app drawer. I could find it in Settings under Apps but the App Info wouldn't let me do anything like Force Stop or Clear Cache. Thinking that I may have to start back over from the beginning to fix this. Always make some sort of screw up when I do this sort of thing. Hopefully I won't have to bother you with anything again. I'll check to see if abd shell will tell me if I'm good and get back to you. Thanks for the help!
Sent from my LG-H811 using XDA Forums Pro.

ROMAddiction said:
I did the adb install -r with the apk and it loaded, but not in the app drawer. I could find it in Settings under Apps but the App Info wouldn't let me do anything like Force Stop or Clear Cache. Thinking that I may have to start back over from the beginning to fix this. Always make some sort of screw up when I do this sort of thing. Hopefully I won't have to bother you with anything again. I'll check to see if abd shell will tell me if I'm good and get back to you. Thanks for the help!.
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Please do "bother" me again. You're first to use this.
Please confirm you got into recovery OK. Also, do step 8 and post result from su command.
Don't worry about the superSU app right now. Just post above, then finish the steps, skipping running superSU. Please do not start back from the beginning.Thank you.

DoLooper said:
Please do "bother" me again. You're first to use this.
Please confirm you got into recovery OK. Also, do step 8 and post result from su command.
Don't worry about the superSU app right now. Just post above, then finish the steps, skipping running superSU. Please do not start back from the beginning.Thank you.
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Alright! When I get home tonight I'll complete the rest of the steps as best as possible.
Sent from my LG-H811 using XDA Forums Pro.

Hint: You can also flash tk gapps in twrp

meganoahj said:
Hint: You can also flash tk gapps in twrp
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Right! Did you do that--flash 5.2.0 UPDATE, RECOVERY then GAPPS before rebooting to 5.2.0 recovery? Bibikalka and I have been wanting to know if that'd been tested yet. thanks.

DoLooper said:
Right! Did you do that--flash 5.2.0 UPDATE, RECOVERY then GAPPS before rebooting to 5.2.0 recovery? Bibikalka and I have been wanting to know if that'd been tested yet. thanks.
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Yes i done that, now you have The new lollipop Google Login when you add a Google account
And All works play Services updating and All fine (im on OS 5 with root,tkgapps,xposed framework)

meganoahj said:
Yes i done that, now you have The new lollipop Google Login when you add a Google account
And All works play Services updating and All fine (im on OS 5 with root,tkgapps,xposed framework)
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Hey, that's great! Couple questions:
You got Gapps from here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tk-gapps-t3116347/post60944096#post60944096
Which package?
Do you know how much space you had left in /system after the update (and before you added anything else)?
Any chance you flashed Xposed at same time?
 @bibikalka will also be glad to hear this! Thanks!

DoLooper said:
Please do "bother" me again. You're first to use this.
Please confirm you got into recovery OK. Also, do step 8 and post result from su command.
Don't worry about the superSU app right now. Just post above, then finish the steps, skipping running superSU. Please do not start back from the beginning.Thank you.
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When I perform: option: adb shell
su
It returns 1|[email protected]:/ $
I'm going to try "option: adb install -r name_of_your_supersu.apk" here and see if that makes a difference.
Edit: That did it! SuperSu installed, Google Play Store/Services installed, and I'm good to go.

DoLooper said:
Hey, that's great! Couple questions:
You got Gapps from here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tk-gapps-t3116347/post60944096#post60944096
Which package?
Do you know how much space you had left in /system after the update (and before you added anything else)?
Any chance you flashed Xposed at same time?
@bibikalka will also be glad to hear this! Thanks!
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Yes i got gapps from There
Gapps: Pico Modular Package (Proper DPI Play Services)
I flashed xposed after the reboot to fire os 5 (back to twrp method)
but i think you can flash xposed after the gapps!
And i dont Know the space free in /system cuz im installed gapps directly after flashing the Update!

Ah sorry i forget that after i flashed xposed framework anytime my fire boots i got the android is upgrading screen
10 seconds long

meganoahj said:
I flashed xposed after the reboot to fire os 5 (back to twrp method)
but i think you can flash xposed after the gapps!
And i dont Know the space free in /system cuz im installed gapps directly after flashing the Update!
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I meant how much space in /system after you got back to OS , after the upgrade and before deleting/adding any system apps. So, how much space in /system now?
meganoahj said:
Ah sorry i forget that after i flashed xposed framework anytime my fire boots i got the android is upgrading screen
10 seconds long
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I got Xposed same way as you and don't get that. Maybe it's a module you installed(?)

Other than Kingroot taking forever and Xposed refusing to flash in TWRP everything went great and I was finally able to install all my apps from the Play Store on my wife's tablet following this guide.
Many thanks!

DoLooper said:
I meant how much space in /system after you got back to OS , after the upgrade and before deleting/adding any system apps. So, how much space in /system now?
I got Xposed same way as you and don't get that. Maybe it's a module you installed(?)
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With gapps + xposed is 49.8 mb free in /system
I had the upgrading screen also without an Module

OS 5.0 + ROOT + GAPPS + Play Store VIDEO TUTORIAL

Please DO NOT use this guide anymore due to bricks. Instead use an up to date guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
I was debating whether to make a new thread or not but ended up doing so. First off I want to thank the people on XDA including @bibikalka , @DoLooper , and @jmz who made everything work. I'm a visual & hands-on learner so I like making these types of tutorials and I hope others who favor more visual tutorials will find them useful as well. This video guide is a combo from guides from @bibikalka (ROOT & GAPPS & OTHER) , @DoLooper (ROOT & GAPPS & OTHER) , and @jmz (TWRP).
This video tutorial explains how you can get root, GAPPS, and the Play Store on Fire OS 5.0. This video is one of the more andvanced ones and contains many steps. I take no responsibility if something happens to your device. Try to follow the video as close as you can and you sould be fine. The basic process consists of downgrading to a root vulnerable OS, rooting it and installing TWRP, then through TWRP install the new 5.0 version and then GAPPS, root, etc.
Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC0nm8I3IFE
Here are the in depth steps. Follow along with video for more insight:
1.Install USB ADB drivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyJlmTtLsIg
Download Software version 4.5.3: https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin
Reboot into recovery: "adb reboot recovery"
Enter sideload mode from recovery
Install v4.5.3: "adb sideload update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin"
Wiipe data/ factory restet from recovery
Reboot & keep wifi off so that it does not re-update
Disable ota updates with "adb shell pm block com.amazon.dcp" and "adb shell pm block com.amazon.otaverifier"
Turn on wifi
Download kingroot from http://www.kingroot.net/ onto device
Root with app
Test root with "adb shell" and "su"
Download TWRP IMG: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx_94ujbh0qobGpZcGV6aHNKT3M/view?usp=sharing
Check md5sum: 4fefd8b46ca97a2b66e4c8852d4c3396
Push recovery to device with "adb push openrecovery-twrp-2.8.6.0-ariel.img /data/local/tmp"
Go into root shell with "adb shell" and "su"
Go to /data/local/tmp/ directory: "cd /data/local/tmp/"
Install TWRP: "dd if=openrecovery-twrp-2.8.6.0-ariel.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7"
Test TWRP with "adb reboot recovery"
Boot back up
Download 5.2.2 firmware: https://mega.nz/#!ZI1wTL6L!xbDNDvaJjLUWwqe8J9awAs4xNQvxreXCmZ1I6cWTLVA
Download 5.2.0 stock recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3416498&d=1437711793
Download pico gapps package (Play Store etc): https://basketbuild.com/devs/TKruzze/5.1.x GApps Packages/MODULAR - Pico GApps
Download make_space zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3519998&d=1445918906
Move firmware, recovery, gapps, and make_space zip onto Fire internal storage
Rename 5.2.2 firmware to a .zip file instead of a .bin file so TWRP recognizes it
Reboot into TWRP: "adb reboot recovery"
STEPS 28-33 MUST BE DONE IN ONE SESSION
Do another factory reset
Flash 5.2.2 firmware
Flash 5.2.0 recovery
Flash/run make_space zip to clear up system space
Flash Pico GAPPS zip
Choose reboot into recovery from TWRP and tell TWRP that you would like to install superSU
Reboot device and wait for it to boot up (will take about ten minutes)
After booted up, disable ota updates with "adb shell", "su", "pm disable com.amazon.otaverifier", and "pm enable com.amazon.dcp"
Update SuperSU from Play Store, open it and choose to install normally
Root, GAPPS, and Play Store should all be working now
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Notes:
Do not try to re-flash TWRP the same way you did on 4.4.3. It will not work
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Links & Downloads:
•XDA Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
•USB driver tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyJlmTtLsIg
•4.5.3 software: https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin
•KingRoot: http://www.kingroot.net/
•TWRP image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx_94ujbh0qobGpZcGV6aHNKT3M/view?usp=sharing
•5.2.2 firmware: https://mega.nz/#!ZI1wTL6L!xbDNDvaJjLUWwqe8J9awAs4xNQvxreXCmZ1I6cWTLVA
•5.2.0 stock recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3416498&d=1437711793
•pico gapps package (Play Store etc): https://basketbuild.com/devs/TKruzze/5.1.x GApps Packages/MODULAR - Pico GApps
•make_space zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3519998&d=1445918906
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Detailed tutorial
Will try later today.

Thanks a lot for the video. Used it and got everything working no problems!

argrr101 said:
Thanks a lot for the video. Used it and got everything working no problems!
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Awesome to hear. Enjoy
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powerpoint45 said:
I was debating whether to make a new thread or not but ended up doing so. First off I want to thank the people on XDA including @bibikalka , @DoLooper , and @jmz who made everything work. I'm a visual & hands-on learner so I like making these types of tutorials and I hope others who favor more visual tutorials will find them useful as well. This video guide is a combo from guides from @bibikalka (ROOT & GAPPS & OTHER) , @DoLooper (ROOT & GAPPS & OTHER) , and @jmz (TWRP).
This video tutorial explains how you can get root, GAPPS, and the Play Store on Fire OS 5.0. This video is one of the more andvanced ones and contains many steps. I take no responsibility if something happens to your device. Try to follow the video as close as you can and you sould be fine. The basic process consists of downgrading to a root vulnerable OS, rooting it and installing TWRP, then through TWRP install the new 5.0 version and then GAPPS, root, etc.
Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC0nm8I3IFE
Here are the in depth steps. Follow along with video for more insight:
Notes:
Links & Downloads:
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Got a " E: failed to verify whole-file signature" error message when trying to sideload 4.5.3 update

2006yamahaR6 said:
Got a " E: failed to verify whole-file signature" error message when trying to sideload 4.5.3 update
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Hmm. Maybe try redownloading the update file as it cold be corrupted. I'm really not sure about this one
@DoLooper you've got any ideas?
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@powerpoint45 Are you using the Amazon launcher or a custom one? Has anyone tried to change the launcher using the method that worked for 4.5.3?

2006yamahaR6 said:
Got a " E: failed to verify whole-file signature" error message when trying to sideload 4.5.3 update
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Hmm. Maybe try redownloading the update file as it cold be corrupted. I'm really not sure about this one
@DoLooper you've got any ideas?
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Only that a search turns up lots of hits.

argrr101 said:
@powerpoint45 Are you using the Amazon launcher or a custom one? Has anyone tried to change the launcher using the method that worked for 4.5.3?
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I'm using a custom one. If you have root just install your custom Launcher, go into adb shell, type "su", and then "pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher"
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argrr101 said:
[MENTION=4469251]Has anyone tried to change the launcher using the method that worked for 4.5.3?
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This is for latest OS 5.0.1 (5.2.2u2). Be sure to install custom launcher first. Need to be in SU.
pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher

Thanks, got Nova Launcher up and working.

cxm170 said:
Will try later today.
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works like a charm
. thanks

Excellent write-up I didn't even bother watching the video... My hd6 is now working as it should!
One note - I had to register with both Amazon and Google via wifi before I could update SuperSU and disable ota updates through adb. Not sure if I did something wrong, but that's how it ended up working for me.

Hello, I have tried this tutorial but I'm unable to downgrade to 4.5.3
I get a signature verification error when sending the file; the exact error from the recovery logs is:
Code:
I: failed to verify against RSA key 0
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
The installed OS version is 5.0.1 on a Fire 5th generation.
Does anyone have a solution for this problem?

Get the same error :
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted
Can smone help pls?

I followed this guide to root my fire, it worked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/wip-achieving-root-thread-t3238152

wasted whole day, try 3 times already, doesn't work on Fire HD6, Followed all the steps, upgraded from 4.5.5 to 5.0.1 Preview, then downgraded to 4.5.3, install KingRoot to get su, install TWRP, copy all zip packages, flash them, reboot via TWRP to install superSU and after 10 minutes it shows kindle fire OS 5.0.1, and to perform step 35, no SU access any more, can't complete step 35, such a wastage of hours and hours

george9584 said:
wasted whole day, try 3 times already, doesn't work on Fire HD6, Followed all the steps, upgraded from 4.5.5 to 5.0.1 Preview, then downgraded to 4.5.3, install KingRoot to get su, install TWRP, copy all zip packages, flash them, reboot via TWRP to install superSU and after 10 minutes it shows kindle fire OS 5.0.1, and to perform step 35, no SU access any more, can't complete step 35, such a wastage of hours and hours
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Man I am glad I read this post... I have a Gen 4 HD6 that came with 4.5.5, and I would LOVE to get root and GAPPS and make this thing work the way it should, but these tutorials are confusing as hell...
Do we use ADB+Fastboot or do we have to install ADB from the SDK? There is NO mention of this in the video tutorials... I am confused.
Not everyone uses Linux. I am on a Windows box here at work and would love to make this happen... Can anyone shed light?

Hello,
@Team Scream, I suggest you look at Imma Wake's video "Downgrade and root Fire HD6/HD7". This one is giving you all you need to move from 4.5.5 to 5.0.1 and get root rights. It's shorter(18 steps) and rather self-explanatory. As an example, I did it today without any hiccups.
I used ADB+Fastboot (the one he made a video about), but didn't had to use any fastboot command. So don't get confused, it's just a rather simple way to get ADB up and running.
If it may be of any help, just know that I had to re setup the driver in the device manager will the tab was in sideload mode.
@powerpoint45 not forgetting ppl who made this tutorial possible, I deeply thank you for the tremendous work you've done! I will give it a shot soon hopping it goes as smoothly as the guide i mention before.
All the best,
EDIT
It all went smooth and easy.
So here is my backlog:
"Fire HD6" on "Fire OS 4.5.5"
Upgrade to 5.0.1 (dev version)
Downgrad to 4.5.3 and grant ROOT access via kingroot. (followed the 18 step tutorial made prior to this one. check his youtube videos. additionnaly I did "adb shell pm block com.amazon.dcp" not mention in the 18, but 37steps tutorial just to be safe about OTA stuff)
Catch up on this tutorial at step12. Upgraded to 5.0 + ROOT + GAPPS + Play Store
@powerpoint45, You may want to swap step 35 and 36 because by the time you reach 35, you can't "su" in "adb shell". In fact, 36 is meant to allow "su" usages as far as i can tell
Due to the above "su" issue, I was scared that during the SuperSU setup(needing Wifi and prior to OTA disable) between step 34 and 36 is that some update happen eventually transforming a piece of cake into nightmare. Is it something to be worried about for ppl following your tutorial?
Lastly, the "System Updates" panel state "Fire OS 5.0.1", but isn't "5.2.2 firmware" + "5.2.0 stock recovery" suppose to increase the OS number to 5.2.X? (that's the rookie question I suppose)
Once again, thank you very much for this great video tutorial and all the best to you stepping into it.

user0x80 said:
Hello,
@Team Scream, I suggest you look at Imma Wake's video "Downgrade and root Fire HD6/HD7". This one is giving you all you need to move from 4.5.5 to 5.0.1 and get root rights. It's shorter(18 steps) and rather self-explanatory. As an example, I did it today without any hiccups.
I used ADB+Fastboot (the one he made a video about), but didn't had to use any fastboot command. So don't get confused, it's just a rather simple way to get ADB up and running.
If it may be of any help, just know that I had to re setup the driver in the device manager will the tab was in sideload mode.
@powerpoint45 not forgetting ppl who made this tutorial possible, I deeply thank you for the tremendous work you've done! I will give it a shot soon hopping it goes as smoothly as the guide i mention before.
All the best,
EDIT
It all went smooth and easy.
So here is my backlog:
"Fire HD6" on "Fire OS 4.5.5"
Upgrade to 5.0.1 (dev version)
Downgrad to 4.5.3 and grant ROOT access via kingroot. (followed the 18 step tutorial made prior to this one. check his youtube videos. additionnaly I did "adb shell pm block com.amazon.dcp" not mention in the 18, but 37steps tutorial just to be safe about OTA stuff)
Catch up on this tutorial at step12. Upgraded to 5.0 + ROOT + GAPPS + Play Store
@powerpoint45, You may want to swap step 35 and 36 because by the time you reach 35, you can't "su" in "adb shell". In fact, 36 is meant to allow "su" usages as far as i can tell
Due to the above "su" issue, I was scared that during the SuperSU setup(needing Wifi and prior to OTA disable) between step 34 and 36 is that some update happen eventually transforming a piece of cake into nightmare. Is it something to be worried about for ppl following your tutorial?
Lastly, the "System Updates" panel state "Fire OS 5.0.1", but isn't "5.2.2 firmware" + "5.2.0 stock recovery" suppose to increase the OS number to 5.2.X? (that's the rookie question I suppose)
Once again, thank you very much for this great video tutorial and all the best to you stepping into it.
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Ok so first off thank you so much for taking the time to try and help, and forgive me for being needy.
In your post you mention following Imma Wake's video which I tried to do, but the very first step is a brick wall. The YouTube video which supposedly shows how to upgrade to the 5.0 Developer preview has been removed. It is no longer there, so that very crucial first step is one that I cannot take.
Next, in your post, you reference upgrading the Kindle HD6 using both the 5.0 Developer preview AND the 5.01 Developer preview which has me totally confused. I do not see any videos on Imma Wake you tube channel referencing the 5.01 Developer preview. The last thing I want to do is brick my brand new Kindle...
SO, once again, I am back here at square one, stuck. Any chance you can point me to the quick and easy method of upgrading to 5.0 Developer so I can get past that step? I have signed up on Amazon and the developer page indicates that my device will be upgraded within 48 hours, but I am sitting here with time on my hands today and really wanted to give this a shot today.
Thanks.

[TUT] How to root your Fire HD 2014 (any FireOS version):

I see a lot of new people showing up on the forum, therefore would like to provide heads up for the 2017 Xmas season. First of all, do not rush this!!! Take a few days/weeks to get comfortable with the Android, if you are a total newbie.
Yes, root is still easily accessible to ANY FireOS version, if you have Fire HD 6/7 2014!
Your options to root are as follows:
1) if you still have FireOS 4.x - use Kingroot directly to get root, install TWRP
2) if you have FireOS 5.x - try Kingroot first, if works - install TWRP (link). If Kingroot does not work, go to the next line
3) if you have any unrootable FireOS 5.x - sideload FireOS 4.5.3 (link), use Kingroot to get root, install TWRP (link).
4) if you have FireOS 5 and want to keep your user data intact (i.e., no factory reset which will have to happen if you go to 4.5.3 and then back to FireOS 5) - try this restore approach (link), it will write TWRP directly into memory. The only issue is that it may not work with the more recent FireOS versions.
Now, once you have TWRP working, proceed to install the latest rooted FireOS 5, as per this link.

My fire hd 6 is on 4.5.4, what's the best way to get root and Gapps? Can I sideload 4.5.3 directly on it, or do I need to get the 5.2.2 development version first?

smasher007 said:
My fire hd 6 is on 4.5.4, what's the best way to get root and Gapps? Can I sideload 4.5.3 directly on it, or do I need to get the 5.2.2 development version first?
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Good point, any 4.x version can be rooted directly by Kingroot, no need to go to 4.5.3 !

Thank you. Is there a specific (latest) version of TWRP that you recommend?

smasher007 said:
Thank you. Is there a specific (latest) version of TWRP that you recommend?
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I always used the 2015 version - just for historical reasons. But the 2016 one looks perfectly fine as well!

bibikalka said:
I always used the 2015 version - just for historical reasons. But the 2016 one looks perfectly fine as well!
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I have successfully rooted with Kingroot. Could you please share the download link for TWRP 2016 version that works with 4.5.4? I cannot find it on the TWRP website.
Sorry for being a noob, the whole guide with so many strikes seems soo confusing!

smasher007 said:
I have successfully rooted with Kingroot. Could you please share the download link for TWRP 2016 version that works with 4.5.4? I cannot find it on the TWRP website.
Sorry for being a noob, the whole guide with so many strikes seems soo confusing!
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The 2016 TWRP is here :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-t3488768
Instead, I recommend that you put 4.5.3 bootloaders & 2015 TWRP (this will boot 4.5.4 no issues), use this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62011272&postcount=2

bibikalka said:
The 2016 TWRP is here :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-t3488768
Instead, I recommend that you put 4.5.3 bootloaders & 2015 TWRP (this will boot 4.5.4 no issues), use this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62011272&postcount=2
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Thank you, I just flashed the files from 453_key_images using ADB and I noticed that all checksums match, however the checksum for mmcblk0p5 doesn't:
3a1f3cd1ef405eaeec719eaeb41ab791 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
82dbebf3f472a5070da5916f1fae19bf /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
305a5546ff8960b51cd573b59a05cde6 /dev/block/mmcblk0p7
Since I dont have backups, I guess I am screwed. Would this boot in TWRP?

smasher007 said:
Thank you, I just flashed the files from 453_key_images using ADB and I noticed that all checksums match, however the checksum for mmcblk0p5 doesn't:
3a1f3cd1ef405eaeec719eaeb41ab791 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
82dbebf3f472a5070da5916f1fae19bf /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
305a5546ff8960b51cd573b59a05cde6 /dev/block/mmcblk0p7
Since I dont have backups, I guess I am screwed. Would this boot in TWRP?
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Did you do this :
dd if=453_uboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
?
Most likely, there was some junk (the prior UBOOT was larger), so that it has non-zeros where zeros are assumed.
You can try to run this again, where you first zero out the entire UBOOT partition:
Code:
First:
dd if=453_uboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
(this one makes sure that you have UBOOT image handy, don't want to search for it when you have zeros instead of UBOOT, LOL!)
Then:
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
dd if=453_uboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
In any unlikely event where you do mess up, this should be recoverable via aftv-tools, if the device never had FireOS 5.

bibikalka said:
Did you do this :
dd if=453_uboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
?
Most likely, there was some junk (the prior UBOOT was larger), so that it has non-zeros where zeros are assumed.
You can try to run this again, where you first zero out the entire UBOOT partition:
Code:
First:
dd if=453_uboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
(this one makes sure that you have UBOOT image handy, don't want to search for it when you have zeros instead of UBOOT, LOL!)
Then:
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
dd if=453_uboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
In any unlikely event where you do mess up, this should be recoverable via aftv-tools, if the device never had FireOS 5.
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Thanks, zeroing out the block made it work! I used the below command before writing that block again.
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
So now that I have TWRP finally, do I just go with the below steps?
1) Boot to TWRP
2) Wipe Data except internal
3) Flash this file via TWRP: 5.4.1_1133_stock_recovery_uboot.zip
4) Flash this file via TWRP: update-kindle-20.5.7.9_user_579279320.bin
5) Install JmzFireHDTool_v4.apk and get Gapps
The goal is to get the latest FireOS with Gapps with Root and keep TWRP. Does this seem right?

smasher007 said:
Thanks, zeroing out the block made it work! I used the below command before writing that block again.
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
So now that I have TWRP finally, do I just go with the below steps?
1) Boot to TWRP
2) Wipe Data except internal
3) Flash this file via TWRP: 5.4.1_1133_stock_recovery_uboot.zip
4) Flash this file via TWRP: update-kindle-20.5.7.9_user_579279320.bin
5) Install JmzFireHDTool_v4.apk and get Gapps
The goal is to get the latest FireOS with Gapps with Root and keep TWRP. Does this seem right?
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Well, it's a bit different, see this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
If your Fire never had FireOS 5, use this file for everything: 5.2.0_stock_recovery_uboot.zip (earliest is best!)

bibikalka said:
Well, it's a bit different, see this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950
If your Fire never had FireOS 5, use this file for everything: 5.2.0_stock_recovery_uboot.zip (earliest is best!)
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I am finally on 5.4.1 with Gapps, my nephew will be happy! Thank you! :victory:
One last question, is there a specific method to get TWRP working with 5.2.0_stock_recovery_uboot?

smasher007 said:
I am finally on 5.4.1 with Gapps, my nephew will be happy! Thank you! :victory:
One last question, is there a specific method to get TWRP working with 5.2.0_stock_recovery_uboot?
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5.x bootloaders cannot boot TWRP (so one must keep stock recovery with 5.x). Instead, temporarily replacing bootloaders with 4.5.3 version together with TWRP gets one into TWRP. Then 5.x bootloaders need to get restored or 5.x won't boot. That why that post #2 on TWRP is kind of complicated
But, regardless, it seems that there are still tons of happy customers there !

bibikalka said:
I see a lot of new people showing up on the forum, therefore would like to provide heads up for the 2017 Xmas season. First of all, do not rush this!!! Take a few days/weeks to get comfortable with the Android, if you are a total newbie.
Yes, root is still easily accessible to ANY FireOS version, if you have Fire HD 6/7 2014!
Your options to root are as follows:
1) if you still have FireOS 4.x - use Kingroot directly to get root, install TWRP
2) if you have FireOS 5.x - try Kingroot first, if works - install TWRP (link). If Kingroot does not work, go to the next line
3) if you have any unrootable FireOS 5.x - sideload FireOS 4.5.3 (link), use Kingroot to get root, install TWRP (link).
4) if you have FireOS 5 and want to keep your user data intact (i.e., no factory reset which will have to happen if you go to 4.5.3 and then back to FireOS 5) - try this restore approach (link), it will write TWRP directly into memory. The only issue is that it may not work with the more recent FireOS versions.
Now, once you have TWRP working, proceed to install the latest rooted FireOS 5, as per this link.
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I tried posting this reply in your original thread, bibikalka, but can't figure out if it actually worked as the supposed page where the post exists won't load. Maybe something to do with newbie posting restrictions. Speaking of, if XDA is going to restrict links posted by newbies, it'd be nice of them to include an easy obvious tool to strip them out after I already typed a long post containing multiple links.
First off, thanks so much, bibikalka, for everything you've done on this topic so far!
So I finally had enough of my Fire's crappy stock file management (somewhat mysterious and ever growing "Miscellaneous Others" category that there is no easy way to reduce) and decided to root. Thought for sure I had all of my bases covered when I started, but didn't realize until getting to the point of flashing back up to latest stock system, recovery, and bootloader that 5.4.0.1 was the last confirmed success and since I was allowing OTAs up until today, I must have been updated all the way to 5.6.0.1 before I flashed down to 4.5.3. Before I go any further, I'm hoping for some guidance on what to flash next.
What I've done so far:
1. Started with stock, relatively freshly factory reset, Fire HD 6, which as I said, should have been 5.6.0.1 (no, I didn't absolutely positively double check this before I started, but I remember an OTA system update pretty recently, so should be latest, which is 5.6.0.1 according to: amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201596860 ).
2. Enabled ADB on Fire and computer (which FWIW, I'm doing all this from my LXLE Eclectica 16.04.2 64bit).
3. Booted to stock recovery using "adb reboot recovery" and entered "Apply update from ADB" state from the stock recovery menu.
4. Sideloaded 4.5.3 rollback using "adb sideload update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin" (file gotten from: kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-20.4.5.3_user_453011120.bin ).
5. After successful sideload, I performed a "wipe data/factory reset" and then a "reboot system" using the stock recovery menu.
6. Completed initial boot setup, skipping getting connected to WiFi.
7. Sideloaded jmzFireHDTool using "adb install JmzFireHDTool_v4.apk" (downloaded from : mega.nz/#F!qswxVQSb!E8NTrib3QYZU3ztlylbgmg ), and then disabled OTAs with it.
8. Sideloaded Kingroot using "adb install NewKingrootV5.2.2_C184_B435_en_release_2017_09_20_20170920220117_105203.apk" (also downloaded from : mega.nz/#F!qswxVQSb!E8NTrib3QYZU3ztlylbgmg , connected to local WiFi, and then let it run it's various system optimizations before requesting root, which didn't seem to even try to work let alone work.
9. Realized there was a newer Kingroot and sideloaded using "adb install -r NewKingrootV5.3.3_C193_B445_en_release_2018_01_23_20180124192653_105203.apk" (downloaded from: kingroot.net ), let it update some optimizations, and then requested root again. This time root succeeded.
10. Sideloaded Flashify using "adb install com.cgollner.flashify_1.9.2-64_minAPI14.apk" (downloaded from: mega.nz/#F!qswxVQSb!E8NTrib3QYZU3ztlylbgmg ).
11. Used Flashify to backup stock recovery and then flash TWRP 2.8.6.0-ariel (downloaded from: mega.nz/#F!qswxVQSb!E8NTrib3QYZU3ztlylbgmg and copied to Fire using "adb push -p openrecovery-twrp-2.8.6.0-ariel.img /sdcard/Download").
12. My Fire then rebooted into TWRP successfully (I didn't explicitly give a command to do so. I'm assuming Flashify defaults to rebooting into a recovery after flashing it.)
13. Started copying zip files needed for next step to Fire using "adb push" command. This is when I realized I wasn't sure what I was doing
What bootloader do I need to flash given my Fire should have taken all OTA system updates to 5.6.0.1?
Does the system version I choose affect that? I honestly hadn't 100% decided if I was going to go back to Fire OS rooted (5.6.0.1, I guess) or try CM11.
Assuming I do stay with Fire OS, can anyone confirm gapps are working with latest 5.6.0.1? If not, what are my other options?
Thanks in advance for any and all help!

thallat said:
What bootloader do I need to flash given my Fire should have taken all OTA system updates to 5.6.0.1?
Does the system version I choose affect that? I honestly hadn't 100% decided if I was going to go back to Fire OS rooted (5.6.0.1, I guess) or try CM11.
Assuming I do stay with Fire OS, can anyone confirm gapps are working with latest 5.6.0.1? If not, what are my other options?
Thanks in advance for any and all help!
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You should just skip flashing any bootloaders, and just flash recovery only. This way you'll have 5.6.0.1 bootloaders, which are flashed by OTA.
For GAPPS, you don't even need to worry flashing those in TWRP. Just use the SuperTool to install those as user apps, they will work just fine:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
The rest (Xposed,busybox) you can also flash from within FireOS (no need for TWRP).

Hey, quick question, will this work with my Fire 7 (the boxy green one)
I also found that I can root my 6 on 5.x with Kingoroot PC. Just putting that out there so no one bricks while downgrading.

TechNash said:
Hey, quick question, will this work with my Fire 7 (the boxy green one)
I also found that I can root my 6 on 5.x with Kingoroot PC. Just putting that out there so no one bricks while downgrading.
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Like are you Talking about the Latest Fire OS? Because I thought I could Put a Custom ROM on my Fire HD 6.

LuckyTheCoder said:
Like are you Talking about the Latest Fire OS? Because I thought I could Put a Custom ROM on my Fire HD 6.
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No way of creating, exporting, or importing ROMS has been made.

Root os 4.1.1 and update to os 5.6.0.1
hi guys, is it possible to root hd6 os 4.1.1 with kingroot and then do the update to fire os 5.6.0.1 without losing the root?