amazon fire 7

Sgt Pepper 64 · 29-11-2016 2:53pm

now online wrote: »

Missed that in the excitement of getting the tablets this morning!

ok that was incredibly easy , took all of 5 mins!
http://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/

I did have to do menu 1 first before menu 2, but the instructions are on screen , incredibly easy
:menu_1 ADB Driver Install (installs the which gives you the important allow access prompt)

below is what it tells you to do

start devmgmt.msc
echo [*] Device Manager should open up wait for it.
echo [*] Find Amazon Fire and right click on it.
echo [*] Select Properties then Update Driver
echo [*] "Browse My Computer For Driver Software"
echo [*] "Let Me Pick from a List of Device Drivers on my Computer
echo [*] choose Have Disk
echo [*] Browse to the usb_drivers fold that is in this tool
echo [*] then click Next NOTE drivers are not signed this is fine.
echo [*] once installed ADB should find the Amazon Fire Tablet.

then menu_2 Install Google Play store and remove ads from lock screen

echo First you must turn on ADB DEBUGGING in your Amazon fire 5th gen settings
echo go to device options then click on serial number 7 times to enable
echo developer options then in developer options turn on Enable adb option.
echo also make sure your drivers are installed

NOTE for newbies. You do NOT have to type anything, just press a key, the script is automatic once you click on the downloaded 1-Install-Play-Store.bat icon. follow the instructions and you will be fine

good luck and enjoy!

Asus X540L · 29-11-2016 5:50pm

Ordered my Kindle Fire 7 Friday and it arrived yesterday, normally super saver with amazon is insanely slow.

mrcheez · 29-11-2016 5:57pm

Asus X540L wrote: »

Ordered my Kindle Fire 7 Friday and it arrived yesterday, normally super saver with amazon is insanely slow.

Delivery to Ireland or Parcel Motel/Wizard ?

Asus X540L · 29-11-2016 5:58pm

mrcheez wrote: »

Delivery to Ireland or Parcel Motel/Wizard ?

Just normal Amazon free delivery.

Keith186 · 29-11-2016 6:02pm

Asus X540L wrote: »

Ordered my Kindle Fire 7 Friday and it arrived yesterday, normally super saver with amazon is insanely slow.

Ordered on 25th with a case for a different tablet and it still hasn't been despatched yet. Did you order anything else with it?

Asus X540L · 29-11-2016 6:30pm

Keith186 wrote: »

Ordered on 25th with a case for a different tablet and it still hasn't been despatched yet. Did you order anything else with it?

Just a cheap Xbox one game that cost a fiver.
I was thinking that would actually slow the order but it didn't

mrcheez · 29-11-2016 6:37pm

Keith186 wrote: »

Ordered on 25th with a case for a different tablet and it still hasn't been despatched yet. Did you order anything else with it?

Asus X540L wrote: »

Just a cheap Xbox one game that cost a fiver.
I was thinking that would actually slow the order but it didn't

I ordered on 25th.. got dispatch notice today for arrival on Dec 1st... Asus must have been lucky with the particular warehouse

evolving_doors · 29-11-2016 7:36pm

Just reading a few more reviews..

Mark it as a gift or else it'll arrive to you with all your amazon details pre-installed... wouldn't be too good if someone else got sent your one in error and started shopping with your account!

Does anyone actually know what generation these are?

bazz26 · 29-11-2016 8:22pm

5th I think.

Keith186 · 29-11-2016 9:35pm

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

digitaldr · 29-11-2016 11:59pm

What FireOS version do these ship with. Is it just a matter of turning off wifi to prevent updating to the latest version?

ted1 · 30-11-2016 12:03am

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

That was early this year, they won't ship new ones with the old chargers

bazz26 · 30-11-2016 1:05am

digitaldr wrote: »

What FireOS version do these ship with. Is it just a matter of turning off wifi to prevent updating to the latest version?

It comes with FireOS 5 which is based on Android Lollipop.

digitaldr · 30-11-2016 1:17am

Thanks but I was looking for the specific FireOS version number eg 5.3.1

Sirtoyou · 30-11-2016 6:11am

digitaldr wrote: »

Thanks but I was looking for the specific FireOS version number eg 5.3.1

It comes with 5.3.2 ready to update.

Lashes28 · 30-11-2016 8:21am

Anyone pick up a cover for them?

digitaldr · 30-11-2016 9:08am

Sirtoyou wrote: »

It comes with 5.3.2 ready to update.

Thanks. So I guess I'll have to follow the guide here to roll back to 5.3.1 to make it rootable in preparation for flashing a new ROM.

Sirtoyou · 30-11-2016 11:08am

digitaldr wrote: »

Thanks. So I guess I'll have to follow the guide here to roll back to 5.3.1 to make it rootable in preparation for flashing a new ROM.

As I said I updated to 5.3.2 after opening and turning it on. I did this for three I purchased so I presume it 5.3.1 is on them when you open the box. It doesn't auto update when you turn it on.

digitaldr · 30-11-2016 1:14pm

Thanks - sorry misunderstood your previous post.

d31b0y · 30-11-2016 1:18pm

Mine has been delivered with 5.1.3

Nekarsulm · 30-11-2016 11:25pm

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

coconnellz · 01-12-2016 12:26am

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

gabbo is coming · 01-12-2016 12:39am

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?

MarkY91 · 01-12-2016 11:13am

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

Who should I contact? Amazon or an post?

blobbie · 01-12-2016 11:21am

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

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 01-12-2016 11:29am

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

MarkY91 · 01-12-2016 12:53pm

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.

digitaldr · 01-12-2016 12:58pm

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.

2nd Row Donkey · 01-12-2016 2:13pm

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

Kimbot · 01-12-2016 2:15pm

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

podge018 · 01-12-2016 3:09pm

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.

nsa0bupkd3948x · 01-12-2016 3:14pm

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.

ted1 · 01-12-2016 3:17pm

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

podge018 · 01-12-2016 3:39pm

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.

muffler · 01-12-2016 3:44pm

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.

Coolaboy · 01-12-2016 3:48pm

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

01-12-2016 8:52pm

I put off buying this and missed it too!!

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

blobbie · 01-12-2016 9:06pm

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

bazz26 · 01-12-2016 9:33pm

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.

Akrasia · 01-12-2016 9:55pm

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

1dav · 01-12-2016 10:08pm

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.

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup · 01-12-2016 10:24pm

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

Vego · 01-12-2016 10:25pm

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

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup · 01-12-2016 10:27pm

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.

Ghost Train · 01-12-2016 10:29pm

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

mrcheez · 01-12-2016 11:19pm

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?

Akrasia · 01-12-2016 11:27pm

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

Akrasia · 01-12-2016 11:36pm

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

dball · 01-12-2016 11:37pm

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

Akrasia · 01-12-2016 11:53pm

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

amazon fire 7

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