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#Find and click on this zip file: “cm-11-20140916-SNAPSHOT-M10-otterx.zip”. The zip file contains the basic components of an Android OS. You must download the file before you can access its contents. The download will begin instantly. | #Find and click on this zip file: “cm-11-20140916-SNAPSHOT-M10-otterx.zip”. The zip file contains the basic components of an Android OS. You must download the file before you can access its contents. The download will begin instantly. | ||
#*The file is located under the column “CyanogenMod Build”. | #*The file is located under the column “CyanogenMod Build”. | ||
| − | #Navigate to Cynogenmod’s “Google Apps” wiki. Alternatively, click [http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps here]. This website provides users with the basic Google App Suite. On Android devices, these apps come standard.<ref>http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps</ref> | + | #Navigate to Cynogenmod’s “Google Apps” wiki. Alternatively, click [http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps here]. This website provides users with the basic Google App Suite. On Android devices, these apps come standard.<ref name="rf1">http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps</ref> |
#Scroll down the page to “Older Releases”. | #Scroll down the page to “Older Releases”. | ||
#Locate version “CM 11 “small””. This version of the file is compatible with your first generation Kindle Fire. It is also compatible with the Android OS you downloaded in Step 3. Downloading an incompatible file may result in failure. | #Locate version “CM 11 “small””. This version of the file is compatible with your first generation Kindle Fire. It is also compatible with the Android OS you downloaded in Step 3. Downloading an incompatible file may result in failure. | ||
#Click “AFH” to the right of “Download”. This option is located in the corresponding “Package” column. The download will start instantly. | #Click “AFH” to the right of “Download”. This option is located in the corresponding “Package” column. The download will start instantly. | ||
| − | #Transfer the files to your Kindle’s SD card. You may skip this step if you downloaded the files directly to your Kindle.<ref>http://www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-2344776/install-stock-android-kindle-fire-hdx.html</ref> | + | #Transfer the files to your Kindle’s SD card. You may skip this step if you downloaded the files directly to your Kindle.<ref name="rf2">http://www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-2344776/install-stock-android-kindle-fire-hdx.html</ref> |
===Downloading Team Win Recovery Project=== | ===Downloading Team Win Recovery Project=== | ||
| − | #Navigate to the Google Play store.<ref>https://twrp.me/devices/amazonkindlefire.html</ref> | + | #Navigate to the Google Play store.<ref name="rf3">https://twrp.me/devices/amazonkindlefire.html</ref> |
#Type “TWRP” or "Team Win Recovery Project" into the search bar and press {{keypress|Enter}}. This will pull up results containing “TWRP”. The Team Win Recovery Project Manager should be one of the first results. This program is allows Android users to instal a third party firmware onto their devices and backup their content. | #Type “TWRP” or "Team Win Recovery Project" into the search bar and press {{keypress|Enter}}. This will pull up results containing “TWRP”. The Team Win Recovery Project Manager should be one of the first results. This program is allows Android users to instal a third party firmware onto their devices and backup their content. | ||
#Select “TWRP Manager” and then click {{button|Install}}. Please note, you must [http://www.wikihow.com/Root-Your-Kindle-Fire root your Kindle Fire] before downloading this app. | #Select “TWRP Manager” and then click {{button|Install}}. Please note, you must [http://www.wikihow.com/Root-Your-Kindle-Fire root your Kindle Fire] before downloading this app. | ||
#Launch the TWRP app. | #Launch the TWRP app. | ||
| − | #Select “Otter” from the device list. Otter is an alternative name for the first generation Kindle Fire. If you recall, the file you downloaded in Step 3 also contained the word “Otter”.<ref | + | #Select “Otter” from the device list. Otter is an alternative name for the first generation Kindle Fire. If you recall, the file you downloaded in Step 3 also contained the word “Otter”.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #Tap “Install Recovery”. The file will automatically download to your device.<ref | + | #Tap “Install Recovery”. The file will automatically download to your device.<ref name="rf2" /> |
===Wiping Your Kindle=== | ===Wiping Your Kindle=== | ||
| − | #Turn off and on your Kindle Fire. The round power button is located on the bottom edge of the device. Press and hold the power button to turn off the Kindle and then turn it back on immediately. This will restart your device.<ref | + | #Turn off and on your Kindle Fire. The round power button is located on the bottom edge of the device. Press and hold the power button to turn off the Kindle and then turn it back on immediately. This will restart your device.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Wait for the blue and white “kindle fire” logo to appear. This indicates that the device is turning back on. | #Wait for the blue and white “kindle fire” logo to appear. This indicates that the device is turning back on. | ||
#Press and hold the the power button. | #Press and hold the the power button. | ||
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#Slide the toggle from left to right to restore your device to factory settings. This may erase all of your data. | #Slide the toggle from left to right to restore your device to factory settings. This may erase all of your data. | ||
#*Back up the content on your device before you take this step. | #*Back up the content on your device before you take this step. | ||
| − | #Tap “Back” to return to the TWRP app’s main menu.<ref | + | #Tap “Back” to return to the TWRP app’s main menu.<ref name="rf2" /> |
===Installing Android on Your Kindle=== | ===Installing Android on Your Kindle=== | ||
| − | #Tap “Install”. This option is located on the TWRP Manager App’s main menu.<ref | + | #Tap “Install”. This option is located on the TWRP Manager App’s main menu.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Navigate to the ROM file and click on it. The file will start to download. | #Navigate to the ROM file and click on it. The file will start to download. | ||
| − | #Swipe the toggle from left to right to “Confirm Flash”. This will root your device. This allows you to alter your device’s existing OS.<ref>http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/04/15/rooting-explained-top-5-benefits-of-rooting-your-android-phone/</ref> | + | #Swipe the toggle from left to right to “Confirm Flash”. This will root your device. This allows you to alter your device’s existing OS.<ref name="rf4">http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/04/15/rooting-explained-top-5-benefits-of-rooting-your-android-phone/</ref> |
#Tap “Back”. | #Tap “Back”. | ||
#Navigate to the Google Apps file and click on it. The file will start downloading automatically. | #Navigate to the Google Apps file and click on it. The file will start downloading automatically. | ||
#Tap “Reboot System”. This process may take awhile. | #Tap “Reboot System”. This process may take awhile. | ||
| − | #Wait for the Kindle to restart. The device should be running Android OS.<ref | + | #Wait for the Kindle to restart. The device should be running Android OS.<ref name="rf2" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
