Hello. I'm new to XDA. From looking around on here, I've found how to tweak my new Fire 2015 only so much. I would love to do more though, such as install a new launcher or just flash a ROM onto the device. I honestly loved the tablet because of it's price, but I hate how Amazon puts walls up.
Are there any efforts to make ROMs for this device? Or a tutorial to root it? Or is it too new?
-Rick
First step is going to be to get root. There have been some various attempts at obtaining root but no joy as of yet.
And I believe you won't get roms unless the bootloader is unlocked. But there's a pretty good chance neither happens...
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I´ve been researching this forum for the last week since I´ve got my new Kindle Fire 2nd. Generation. with software version 10.1.1 already rooted using this method and now I´m in doubt about the next step.
Whats the best option? Go with a custom CM7 or CM10 ROM? Stay with the custom firmware and just use one of the several custom launchers to get rid of the horrible Amazon Carousel interface?
Is the CM10 ROM stable enough? All of the functions work properly? Is battery severely affected?
Also I cant seem to find a simple step by step guide for installing CM10 for the KF 2nd Gen.
Most of the content seem to be for the Kindle Fire 1st. Gen or for the new Kindle Fire HD.
Thanks!
Generally speaking (I can't testify to how well CM10 runs on the KF), I prefer to use the existing Android base that is installed and customize THAT rather than using a custom ROM. Amazon optimizes the version of Android to support the hardware so using that will generally have the best battery life and best performance.
I rooted my KFHD 7" and installed Go Launcher EX. Using that launcher and a few more tweaks like using Google Play and Chrome browser work extremely well.
CM 10 has many things wrong with it, and it should not be used as a daily driver. I recommend for the moment enjoying, the amazon rom, or you can mess around with the other if your willing to test things.
iMJets said:
CM 10 has many things wrong with it, and it should not be used as a daily driver. I recommend for the moment enjoying, the amazon rom, or you can mess around with the other if your willing to test things.
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thanks for the tip! I will choose the custom rom route then, so I'm wondering, is there any safe way to prevent the ROM updates from Amazon? (in order to keep my KF rooted and with my configuration.
Thanks
Took me 30seconds to find the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21525089
But you have to have root access to your kindle!
Hondologe said:
Took me 30seconds to find the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21525089
But you have to have root access to your kindle!
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All of the methods I´ve been reading about blocking updates seem unreliable, with users reporting finding the Kindle with a new updated ROM after an automatic update and things like that, thats why I´m asking.
Regarding that, is better to leave my KF rooted with firmware 10.1 or update it to the latest firmware version?
Thanks for the patience and the tips!
Hi All,
My Moto X (1st Gen) is about 4 months old. I'm contemplating on rooting the phone. Is it worth the effort or should I patiently wait for the Lollipop update to come in (whenever that is!). I used a lot of custom roms in my old Nexus 4, so missing the excitement of a new rom. just a bit indecisive at the moment. Would love your opinions on this.
arjun2058 said:
Hi All,
My Moto X (1st Gen) is about 4 months old. I'm contemplating on rooting the phone. Is it worth the effort or should I patiently wait for the Lollipop update to come in (whenever that is!). I used a lot of custom roms in my old Nexus 4, so missing the excitement of a new rom. just a bit indecisive at the moment. Would love your opinions on this.
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I am using the Moto X for nealry 9 months now. Never thought of rooting it as I didnt find any bloat here like the Touchwiz
I am honestly very tempted by the ROMs out there. And I don't know why but I'm definitely noticing some performance lag. Tried everything but not seeing a lot of improvement.
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Before you go contemplating this question, figure out if you'll be able to root your phone in the first place.
Then instead of asking this question, ask whether or not you should unlock the bootloader. It's the only way to maintain root since 4.4.4 patched the vulnerabilities used to attain root.
There are reasons why I would root like Tasker(full functionality),a custom kernel or UI changes
I rooted my X so I can play with gravity box and other stuff. Unrooting and relocking the bootloader isn't hard to do and that's what I'll do once Lollipop comes out for my phone. (Already factory reset my phone once from custom Rom).
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I rooted my X so I can play with gravity box and other stuff. Unrooting and relocking the bootloader isn't hard to do and that's what I'll do once Lollipop comes out for my phone. (Already factory reset my phone once from custom Rom).
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You are going to re lock your bootloader to take Lollipop?
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You are going to re lock your bootloader to take Lollipop?
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I meant to say return to stock recovery. I read somewhere that you can't get OTA with a custom recovery, Rom and rooted.
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I meant to say return to stock recovery. I read somewhere that you can't get OTA with a custom recovery, Rom and rooted.
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Gotcha, that is true. Stock recovery and stock system and you are good to go.
I personally root all my devices for better control. However, I personally don't use Roms because I want a stock experience and that includes boot animation and themes. The only Roms I have ever kept on my phones were ARHD and Paranoid Android. If neither are available, I go with Xposed.
I am just curious, with us being able to use Flash Fire now, what is the future of potential custom roms for our S5's ? It always seems when a new device comes out the older ones are forgotten. Personally i love my S5 i have no intention of getting an S6 because of the non removable battery and non expandable storage. I used Flash Fire to put the pre rooted version of 5.0 on my phone. I would love to see some custom roms in the future.
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I am just curious, with us being able to use Flash Fire now, what is the future of potential custom roms for our S5's ? It always seems when a new device comes out the older ones are forgotten. Personally i love my S5 i have no intention of getting an S6 because of the non removable battery and non expandable storage. I used Flash Fire to put the pre rooted version of 5.0 on my phone. I would love to see some custom roms in the future.
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Check the Android Development thread, We now have a custom ROM for Lollipop. Very active thread, sounds like there will be more. Good for us who appreciate out S5s
What's the name of the ROM?
I have finally begun my ROM project for the G900A. I was waiting for Lollipop to start it. No ETA.
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I have finally begun my ROM project for the G900A. I was waiting for Lollipop to start it. No ETA.
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Any help you need just ask. :good:
I have released TMS5. Its not much yet but its a start. I have plenty more to do and it will see a lot of improvements as I get the time to build upon it.
Hey everybody. I'm just wondering what the latest developments are in regards to getting root, custom recovery, and a custom ROM installed on the single sim z3+ ?
Last I looked into it, which was early into this past summer, it was a lengthy process, and there was some confusion about if all Z3+'s bootloader could even be unlocked to began with. Then there was flashing the old official rom, backing up drm keys, trying to flash recovery and gaining root that would stick, and even if you managed to accomplish that much, the Rom selection was basically nonexistent, leaving root apps and Xposed framework as the only difference vs stock.
I've rooted every android I've ever owned, usually immediately, but after digging thru the mess this Sony required I decided to hold off (and at this point, stock versions of android are pretty good and full-featured compared to old versions, so it wasn't as pertinent that I install a new ROM as was the case with older devices).
Has there been any recent breakthroughs? Or is getting root still an iffy, convoluted mess?
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If you just want to have a rooted device, you still have to do all these steps for unlocking your bootloader. After that you just have to flash a moddified Kernel and you are done with rooting. Custom Roms for ths device do exist but non of them are really usable because there are bugs in all Roms wich are not Stock based. Even after Sony does this advertisment "we support open development" thats a big lie, well they publish stuff but what they make public is some crappy buggy copy of the correct files and they call it "usable" but it isnt good as a daily driver. Even FXP isnt able to build bug free aosp roms, and they warn all users that Sony AOSP blobs can damage your device and brick it.
Damn, that sucks. And it's too bad Sony's doing us like that because otherwise, this Sony phone is my favorite device I've owned. One of the reasons I love android is because of the community's custom work, but it looks like a case of pick your poison. Some, like this one, are great devices, but lack the resources to allow customizing. Others are very easy to root and customize, but have their own set of design flaws. It's hard to win all around!
Any news on planned Sony OTA updates beyond 6.0.1?
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I'm hoping I can apply a new ROM (Lineage?) to my aging Kindle Fire 5th Gen (2015) device to help remove bloat and speed it up a bit. I've found all sorts of tutorials on how to do this with version 5.3 and below but nothing for 5.6.+. Worryingly I also see postings implying that 5.6.1.0 can't be rooted which might make the whole process rather short.
Can I flash another ROM over my current version and if so please could someone point me at a resource describing how to do this?
Thanks
No custom ROMs can be installed on newer code, as you found out. If there is ever one, it will probably be at https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485.
But you might be able to downgrade and remove the adds and bloat apps. See https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77398268&postcount=89
Good luck!