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[Videos] Tutorials on how to root, flash roms and more on the Amazon Fire 5th gen.

Hi guys i have been working on some videos on this device hope they help some noobs get this stuff working
Amazon Fire 5th gen review
https://youtu.be/BNPAgweG5ls
How to install google play store and remove ads from clock screen
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How to root the Amazon Fire 5th gen tablet
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How to install CM12.1 rom on the Amazon Fire 5th gen
https://youtu.be/4dwguHoxTvo
How to Firmware Restore or Unbrick your Amazon Fire 5th gen Tablet
https://youtu.be/RQLoH-ahjy4
Amazon Fire 5th gen Rooted on Fire OS 5 1 1 with SuperTool
https://youtu.be/sVv1D_LNLTg
Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in Slim Rom install on Fire OS 5 1 1 with FlashFire App
https://youtu.be/NaCBSuUuhRE
Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in Resurrection Remix Rom Install & Overview
https://youtu.be/fj6kwgW3-Sw
How to Factory Reset the Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in tablet
https://youtu.be/ZkNArXhJF8M
Amazon Fire 5th gen AOSP Nexus rom install with Flash Fire
https://youtu.be/QZjD4ME4wlI
How to root the Amazon Fire 5th gen 7in on Fire OS 5 1 2 SuperTool Mac linux and Windows
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Hopefully more videos to come.

Nice.

sd_shadow said:
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How to root the Amazon Fire 5ht gen tablet
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thanks @sd_shadow you are always on the ball

Tomsgt said:
thanks @sd_shadow you are always on the ball
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Have a link to the TWRP thread? The link in the video description is broken.
EDIT: Nvm got it http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/twrp-recovery-t3242548

[Index]Amazon Fire (5th Gen-2015)

@Tomsgt I just wanted to say thank you! I'm using my Amazon Fire Tablet with CM12 to post this right now thanks to your video! Also I was wondering will you be keeping updated with videos for new releases of CM12?

just to double check, would flashing of Rom work for kindle fire 7 inch 2015? thank you.

In another thread, I see that custom Rom can't be loaded for soho 2015 fire, that is why I wonder if it is now possible to load cm12 on my new fire 7 inch? thanks

rvpals said:
In another thread, I see that custom Rom can't be loaded for soho 2015 fire, that is why I wonder if it is now possible to load cm12 on my new fire 7 inch? thanks
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soho is not a 2015/5th Gen model
see Fire Index: Which Amazon Fire Tablet Do I have?
Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7" screen, microSD slot, VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera
Kindle Fire HD - 3rd Gen/2013: 7" screen- Power and volume buttons on the back, No Camera, No HDMI output

sd_shadow said:
soho is not a 2015/5th Gen model
see Fire Index: Which Amazon Fire Tablet Do I have?
Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7" screen, microSD slot, VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera
Kindle Fire HD - 3rd Gen/2013: 7" screen- Power and volume buttons on the back, No Camera, No HDMI output
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Thanks you, SD_shadow. The tablet I just bought looks to be the "Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7" screen, microSD slot, VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera".
Can you please tell me if the video posted in this thread about installing CM12 would work for my tablet? Thank you.

rvpals said:
Thanks you, SD_shadow. The tablet I just bought looks to be the "Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7" screen, microSD slot, VGA front-facing camera. 2 MP rear-facing HD camera".
Can you please tell me if the video posted in this thread about installing CM12 would work for my tablet? Thank you.
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yes the videos in this post are for the Amazon Fire 5th Gen/2015: 7"

Sullinjr said:
@Tomsgt I just wanted to say thank you! I'm using my Amazon Fire Tablet with CM12 to post this right now thanks to your video! Also I was wondering will you be keeping updated with videos for new releases of CM12?
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I am planning on making some more videos on this device soon

Tomsgt said:
I am planning on making some more videos on this device soon
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Right on man! I just sent you a pm! I also run a YouTube Channel. Black Collar Comedy on YouTube. You should check it out! We're really not that funny but we get a little better with each new video! Haha

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acmurdah said:
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new video added to the list

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new video added to the list
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a couple more video added to the list check them out

I flashed SlimROM via FlashFire from my rooted Fire 7. I installed a Layers theme and rebooted and now im stuck in a bootloop. I did not get to turning on USB debugging therefore, adb IS NOT working. I've tried sideloading the BIN file (stock firmware) via stock recovery but it fails. Can anyone help? Ive also performed a factory reset in recovery.
So basically I cannot run any adb commands since USB debugging was off. What can I do?
S6 EDGE TMO

dEris said:
I've tried sideloading the BIN file (stock firmware) via stock recovery but it fails.
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What message does it give you? You wiped data and cache before flashing the stock OS?
You could try flashing the stock OS via fastboot. Wipe data & cache first.
fastboot flash system stockOS_file_name.img
The newest SlimLP doesn't even include Layers. The Fire doesn't play well with them.

blueberry.sky said:
What message does it give you? You wiped data and cache before flashing the stock OS?
You could try flashing the stock OS via fastboot. Wipe data & cache first.
fastboot flash system stockOS_file_name.img
The newest SlimLP doesn't even include Layers. The Fire doesn't play well with them.
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Stock firmware is a bin file. Will that work? And will that work if my device doesn't show up in adb with "adb devices"?
Also, if I do the adb devices command with tablet off and plugged in, it shows my device. It just won't find the device in bootloader or recovery.
Yes I tried reset then sideload. It fails because adb doesn't detect device.
S6 EDGE TMO

So flashing the stock OS didn't actually fail then, you just can't connect via adb.
You're right, you'll need a .img file. Tho first you could check that your pc can see it in fastboot (since adb isn't working for you). Boot into fastboot then do
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fastboot devices
on your pc.

5.3.1.1 Root

Hi XDA,
Was just wondering if anyone has success to root the 6th Generation New Kindle Fire HD8 with Fire OS 5.3.1.1 ?
Thanks!

ello. said:
Hi XDA,
Was just wondering if anyone has success to root the 6th Generation New Kindle Fire HD8 with Fire OS 5.3.1.1 ?
Thanks!
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You will want to ask in this forum which has threads for 6th gen devices. At present I don't believe there is a method to secure root (but check the HD8 forum to be sure). This forum is for 5th gen devices.

ello. said:
Hi XDA,
Was just wondering if anyone has success to root the 6th Generation New Kindle Fire HD8 with Fire OS 5.3.1.1 ?
Thanks!
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Wrong forum

Root Kindle Fire HD 8 (6th Gen)

Hi
I'm new on here today so forgive my lack of knowledge!
I've tried to root my HD8 (6th Gen) using Kingroot but I can't download the app direct to my Kindle. I can sideload it but just wanted to check if the current Kingroot app will support the OS 5.3.2.1. If not can someone help with rewinding my Kindle to a previous OS that Kingroot will work with? Or am i just showing my ignorance there?
Cheers!

Unless there is an update I missed, Kingroot does not work on the gen 6 devices. I don't think there is a root method yet.

lithium630 said:
Unless there is an update I missed, Kingroot does not work on the gen 6 devices. I don't think there is a root method yet.
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Thanks Lithium360. I shall keep checking the forum for any news. Cheers
KC :good:

Released - Fire OS 5.6.0.1

Interesting, one of my Fire TB HD8 (7th Generation) has just updated from 5.6.0.0 to 5.6.0.1.
I wonder what this release has for us - who knows, Amazon might even have addressed the battery drain and SD Card issues we have been seeing of late.

Got this update today. Nothing seems different.

Is rooting / debloating possible? I cannot find "any" information regarding to this patch.

mono666 said:
Is rooting / debloating possible? I cannot find "any" information regarding to this patch.
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No root. It *may* be possible to rollback to FireOS 5.4.0.0 which is eligible for partial "debloating". To my knowledge no one has tried that from 5.6.0.1 yet. An invalid rollback will irreversibly brick the device.

It seems that sideloading no longer requires locking and unlocking your fire.

AndroidSemiPro said:
It seems that sideloading no longer requires locking and unlocking your fire.
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Not sure what this means; locking/unlocking has never been a prerequisite for ADB sideload from stock recovery. Are you referring to side loading apps from within FireOS?

Re. rooting kindle fire. It seems this is not possible (at least on the Fire 5th gen.) Is this because no-one has worked out the details of the procedure yet or is there something about the Fire OS which makes it unrootable?

Talladale said:
Re. rooting kindle fire. It seems this is not possible (at least on the Fire 5th gen.) Is this because no-one has worked out the details of the procedure yet or is there something about the Fire OS which makes it unrootable?
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There are no known vulnerabilities in 5th gen FireOS builds above 5.3.1 that can be exploited to secure root privileges. It has nothing to do with working out the "details of the procedure". Rather someone needs to find an 'unlocked door' that does not lead to a dead end. Google and Amazon have been working hard to close such loopholes as root access pretty much breaks Android security.

Davey126 said:
There are no known vulnerabilities in 5th gen FireOS etc.
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I take it this situation is unlikely to improve (from the rooting point of view). So are more devices (phones in particular) likely to become unrootable in the future?

Talladale said:
I take it this situation is unlikely to improve (from the rooting point of view). So are more devices (phones in particular) likely to become unrootable in the future?
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It's happening now and for the past several years. Fewer devices can be rooted as vulnerabilities (security loopholes) are identified and squashed. This is partially offset by increasing capabilities/refinement in newer Android versions. There is less of a 'need' to root although the desire will always be a priority among a small subset of enthusiasts (of which I associate with).

Davey126 said:
No root. It *may* be possible to rollback to FireOS 5.4.0.0 which is eligible for partial "debloating". To my knowledge no one has tried that from 5.6.0.1 yet. An invalid rollback will irreversibly brick the device.
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I rolled back from 5.6.0.1
I got this as a gift so had little choice but to switch it on & show willing & of course it updated.
Whilst looking into it I found the rollback tool, then when I went to use it the tablet was already on 5.6.0.1. However as it was well within warranty & I know amazon are great with returns I just gave it a go.
All worked exactly as it should have.

Anybody tried rollback on a 5th Gen?
I am getting SD Card issues and Performance issues!
Can anybody try to rollback on 5th Gen??

Fire 0s 5.6.0.1
I hope Amazon will include the option to mirror soon. I can't understand why they never included it as i would love to use kod i on my kindle fire he 8 7th generation and mirror to my roku streaming stick.

Sgandy said:
I hope Amazon will include the option to mirror soon. I can't understand why they never included it as i would love to use kod i on my kindle fire he 8 7th generation and mirror to my roku streaming stick.
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Answered your own question: using a competitors streaming stick/tool (roku). Amazon will never add mirroring support for another product. If it happens to work with non-Fire devices fine.
Also see: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201453020

FoxForceFive said:
I rolled back from 5.6.0.1
I got this as a gift so had little choice but to switch it on & show willing & of course it updated.
Whilst looking into it I found the rollback tool, then when I went to use it the tablet was already on 5.6.0.1. However as it was well within warranty & I know amazon are great with returns I just gave it a go.
All worked exactly as it should have.
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Thanks for the reply. Could you let us know what tools you used? I'm looking for whatever I can do to de-Amazon my Fire 5th Gen running 5.6.0.1.

Fixed the Install button being greyed out when sideloading apps, so no need for the workarounds that was needed to get button activated when using Fire 5.6.0.0

ssayres said:
Thanks for the reply. Could you let us know what tools you used? I'm looking for whatever I can do to de-Amazon my Fire 5th Gen running 5.6.0.1.
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I just used the downgrade & debloat utility tool.

Just got Fire-Tab 10 need help

I took advantage of Amazon's Prime Sale and got the Fire-10 Tablet. It was able to sync most of my apps from my "little" Fire. The OS that installed itself is 5.6.2.0. Is there a way to root this OS?

nypaulie said:
I took advantage of Amazon's Prime Sale and got the Fire-10 Tablet. It was able to sync most of my apps from my "little" Fire. The OS that installed itself is 5.6.2.0. Is there a way to root this OS?
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This guy claimed that it is possible to root Fire HD10 with OS 5.6.2.0 :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77076324&postcount=55

Dan_firehd said:
This guy claimed that it is possible to root Fire HD10 with OS 5.6.2.0 :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77076324&postcount=55
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Yes, it works. Just finished - didn't take long and the instructions were clear. Thanks.