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    #122
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,194 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Just saw this thread last night, so dropped into our local Argos today. None left, was the reply to my request :(


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    #123
    coconnellz
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭coconnellz


    d31b0y wrote: »
    Mine has been delivered with 5.1.3

    You have to downgrade to 5.1.2 to root it by using the kingroot app use the link posted here to download the supertool by rootjunkie


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    #124
    gabbo is coming
    Registered Users Posts: 962 ✭✭✭gabbo is coming


    coconnellz wrote: »
    You have to downgrade to 5.1.2 to root it by using the kingroot app use the link posted here to download the supertool by rootjunkie

    Hi

    Is there a guide to put on cyanogenmod?


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    #125
    MarkY91
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    My tablet dispatched on the 25th, Amazon said it should arrive on 29th. Still nothing....

    Who should I contact? Amazon or an post?


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    #126
    blobbie
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭blobbie


    You should be able to trace the package after Amazon send you the order dispatched email. This will have a tracking reference on it and you should be able to click through the email to the An Post tracking system whch will show where the package is.

    Alternatively, using the tracking ref id, track it here https://track.anpost.ie/ or via ParcelTrack app


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    #127
    utyh2ikcq9z76b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭utyh2ikcq9z76b


    MarkY91 wrote: »
    My tablet dispatched on the 25th, Amazon said it should arrive on 29th. Still nothing....

    Who should I contact? Amazon or an post?

    Most likely just hitting the Xmas delays,give it a few days


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    #128
    MarkY91
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    The tracking number provided by Amazon doesn't work on an post.

    AY003453711IE

    Yeah I guess it's just Xmas delays but loads of yous got them earlier this week so it's a bit disappointing as I'm always excited to play with any new gadget I buy lol.

    On a side note: the case I bought on the same day on amazon shipped via address pal came yesterday, good alternative to parcel motel.


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    #129
    digitaldr
    Registered Users Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭digitaldr


    I'm in the same boat re delivery. From past experience non-irish tracking numbers only appear on an post tracking once the package has arrived in Ireland.


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    #130
    2nd Row Donkey
    Registered Users Posts: 9,650 ✭✭✭2nd Row Donkey


    Any recommend a good cheap (<15e) case for them?


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    #131
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    2nd Row Donkey wrote: »
    Any recommend a good cheap (<15e) case for them?

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5999264/Trail/searchtext%3ETablets.htm


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    #132
    podge018
    Registered Users Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭podge018


    Keith186 wrote: »
    Yeah they're 5th edition.

    Don't think I saw this posted in the thread anywhere. There's a product recall over the power adapter causing an electric shock.

    Power adapters marked FABK7B are dodgy so watch out!

    http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/whats-on-news/amazon-issues-product-recall-over-12237651

    Just checked mine, which was delivered on Friday, and that's the code on my plug. :eek:

    That's not great is it?

    Strongly worded email on the way.


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    #133
    nsa0bupkd3948x
    Closed Accounts Posts: 783 ✭✭✭nsa0bupkd3948x


    MarkY91 wrote: »
    The tracking number provided by Amazon doesn't work on an post.

    AY003453711IE

    Yeah I guess it's just Xmas delays but loads of yous got them earlier this week so it's a bit disappointing as I'm always excited to play with any new gadget I buy lol.

    On a side note: the case I bought on the same day on amazon shipped via address pal came yesterday, good alternative to parcel motel.

    It won't work on AnPost website until they receive the item. Amazon fill up containers and send it on to An Post. Once An Post receive the parcel it will appear on their site. If you use ParcelNotifier.com you will get an email every time there is a scan on the parcel.


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    #134
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,282 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    2nd Row Donkey wrote: »
    Any recommend a good cheap (<15e) case for them?

    Pretty tough and s good size bezel around the screen so no real need for a case. Especially one that costs 50% of the price


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    #135
    podge018
    Registered Users Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭podge018


    podge018 wrote: »
    Just checked mine, which was delivered on Friday, and that's the code on my plug. :eek:

    That's not great is it?

    Strongly worded email on the way.

    False alarm, there's an updated adapter with the exact same code but a small A in the bottom right hand corner of the plug that means they're kosher.


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    #136
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,827 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    2nd Row Donkey wrote: »
    Any recommend a good cheap (<15e) case for them?
    ted1 wrote: »
    Pretty tough and s good size bezel around the screen so no real need for a case. Especially one that costs 50% of the price
    Anyone buying the fire 7 during the black Friday deals would have got the original recommended case for 6 or 7 euro I think. I bought mine in NI - £20 for the tablet and £4 for the case.


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    #137
    Coolaboy
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭Coolaboy


    Should have bought two of the Fires in Argos. Got mine today and it's sweet. Hopefully be on sale again before Xmas.


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    #138
    [Deleted User]
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    I put off buying this and missed it too!!

    Do ye think it will be on sale again before Christmas?


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    #139
    blobbie
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭blobbie


    TheTorment wrote: »
    I put off buying this and missed it too!!

    Do ye think it will be on sale again before Christmas?

    Doubt it unfortunately - see price history according to 3 Camels

    http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Amazon-Fire-7-Inch-Tablet-8GB/product/B00Y3TM6CO?context=browse


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    #140
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,139 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Reserved one in Argos last Sunday, for collect with expected arrival on Wednesday. Still no notification from Argos on when it will arrive in store. :(


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    #141
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,238 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    Got mine yesterday, played with it today. Managed to root it, removed the amazon bloatware and ads and put on the Nova Launcher.

    Very happy for the price


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    #142
    1dav
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭1dav


    Akrasia wrote: »
    Got mine yesterday, played with it today. Managed to root it, removed the amazon bloatware and ads and put on the Nova Launcher.

    Very happy for the price


    Any suggestions where to get info about rooting the tablet.


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    #143
    MyPeopleDrankTheSoup
    Registered Users Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭MyPeopleDrankTheSoup


    i've bought 4 of these for my nephews/nieces and rooted them all and flashed stock nexus7 firmware using kingroot. so it's just like you bought a tablet from Google and has the play store. it was a bit of a pain alright findind information the first time so give us a reply if anybody has problems

    this is THE guide i followed on how to do it:
    https://www.thepolyglotdeveloper.com/2016/05/install-better-custom-rom-amazon-kindle-fire/

    there's a rake of other guides and threads on xda-developers and they all left out information, i went through a lot of them. so start on that guide


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    #144
    Vego
    Registered Users Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    I thought I got rid of the ads but nope there back , thought I turned off the update ....nope woke up to alexa :(


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    #145
    MyPeopleDrankTheSoup
    Registered Users Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭MyPeopleDrankTheSoup


    an addendum, people say you have to downgrade kindle versions to root, i never had to. threads on xda-developers just said keep trying KingRoot until it works.... and it eventually does! it's a weird piece of Chinese rooting software, no idea how it works. but it does eventually and it's the only way i found that works.


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    #146
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users Posts: 30,036 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    The 16gb black is still at a low price at the moment

    http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Amazon-Fire-7-Inch-Tablet-16GB/product/B018Y225O4?context=browse


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    #147
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,629 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    wooh this is pretty small alright, I take it you can easily increase the font-size for my elderly recipient to use it for emails etc?


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    #148
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,238 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    georgiecasey wrote: »
    an addendum, people say you have to downgrade kindle versions to root, i never had to. threads on xda-developers just said keep trying KingRoot until it works.... and it eventually does! it's a weird piece of Chinese rooting software, no idea how it works. but it does eventually and it's the only way i found that works.

    There are a few tricky parts of the rooting process. When you try to install kingroot the tablet says it is unsafe and won't continue. I ended up rolling back the os but that error still appeared. It was only then that I realised you could scroll down to override the error message.

    Kingroot restarted a few times but got there in the end.

    The supertool linked earlier in the thread is excellent. It's a batch file that automates a lot of the process


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    #149
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,238 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    Akrasia wrote: »
    There are a few tricky parts of the rooting process. When you try to install kingroot the tablet says it is unsafe and won't continue. I ended up rolling back the os but that error still appeared. It was only then that I realised you could scroll down to override the error message.

    Kingroot restarted a few times but got there in the end.

    The supertool linked earlier in the thread is excellent. It's a batch file that automates a lot of the process

    Just posting a link to the batch file. It's awesome
    http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Amazon%20Fire%205th%20gen/SuperTool


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    #150
    dball
    Registered Users Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭dball


    where is this information located on the tablet please -Kindle Fire firmware.
    Which setting ?where to find please ?
    help


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    #151
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,238 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    dball wrote: »
    where is this information located on the tablet please -Kindle Fire firmware.
    Which setting ?where to find please ?
    help

    It's in the settings, device options, system update. That'll tell you the firmware number


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