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Hi friends , I really like my fire phone but I am just wondering ; will we get the fire os 4 update? or software development has been stopped? Thank you.
Update; I had an answer from Amazon fire phone team , they are so kind but I think thats it , there will be no software updates our fire phones
''Hello,
I understand that you'd like to get Fire OS4 to your Fire phone.
I'd like to bring to you kind attention that, we've made no announcement about any future Fire phone software updates, so I can't answer your question. I'm extremely sorry for the disappointment caused.
We would never want to lose a valued customer like you and we always endeavor to assist our customer with the best of our service. It is certainly not our intention for our customers to have anything but a pleasant experience using Fire Phone.
However, this is something that we need to take serious consideration for change in Fire Phone.
To ensure the utmost attention, I've forwarded your message to our development team for consideration as we make further improvements.''
I'm happy with 3.6.8
Hope someone find a way to install other ROM :fingers-crossed:
Don't always believe the low-level customer services.
When the new Fire tablets were announced along with Fire OS 4, it was said (in a public statement) that the Fire phone would receive Fire OS 4 in early 2015...
I'm not holding my breathe, but it's still not the end of early 2015 and it can mean anything depending on their definition of "early". The way I see it, June is still classed as "early".
lu1gj3s said:
Don't always believe the low-level customer services.
When the new Fire tablets were announced along with Fire OS 4, it was said (in a public statement) that the Fire phone would receive Fire OS 4 in early 2015...
I'm not holding my breathe, but it's still not the end of early 2015 and it can mean anything depending on their definition of "early". The way I see it, June is still classed as "early".
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I know that announcement , finger crossed , but if they have a plan to upgrade for early 2015 , what is wrong with make an announcement to their customers ? I think the key sentence is '' However, this is something that we need to take serious consideration for change in Fire Phone.''
Yeah, I'm not holding my breathe. To be honest, I wish I hadn't sold my Lumia 735 for this phone. It's an okay phone, but needs an update plus the ability to be unlocked...
I just want root off of 3.6.8. That is the part that is killing me the most about this phone.
This press relase from the Sep. 17th 2014 says :
Fire OS 4 will be available on Fire phone early next year.
There is no maybe, this is an definite statement
modified link, cause i´m still too "new":
h**p://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1969158
Eiermann78 said:
This press relase from the Sep. 17th 2014 says :
Fire OS 4 will be available on Fire phone early next year.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1969158
We can hope.
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I called amazon directly and the representative, on the other line, said they are unsure of a specific date for os 4 being released. Did you read the news about developers, who are leaving fire phone due to limited users? developers are saying that the device is not in demand and developing apps is not cost efficient for them. here you go:
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/app-developers-bailing-on-fire-phone-creating-new-challenge-for-amazon/
I called about a week ago and got the same answer.
While they did announce that they'd be giving the fire phone os 4, it's been super quiet since then.
It's a shame, because I was really looking forward to using an android wear device with my fire phone
Gearspoweredfool said:
I called about a week ago and got the same answer.
While they did announce that they'd be giving the fire phone os 4, it's been super quiet since then.
It's a shame, because I was really looking forward to using an android wear device with my fire phone
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me too , I have several BlueTooth 4.0 Devices .
I just wish they would release an update fixing the SBC encoding so music over Bluetooth didn't sound like crap.
Hey I know wrote a negative post about a release, but I just got some exciting news from amazon.Ive been having reception issues and this is the response they gave me:
Hello Erdin,
I'm sorry for the delay in resolving your issue. I tried contacting you at the phone number listed in your Amazon account but haven't been able to reach you.
Our technical team was unable to correct the issue you described with losing reception on the Amazon Fire Phone. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. We have, however, determined what the issues are and our technical team is diligently working to fix the issues. According to our developers, the issues should be resolved with the newest software update for the Fire operating system. This operating system update is 4.6, which will be released starting mid April. We ask that you allow for us to resolve the issues that you are having with the newest update.
If you're still having trouble, please provide as much information as possible, including any new error messages. We can be reached using the following link:
Please visit the following link to provide the information we requested:
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Hey I know wrote a negative post about a release, but I just got some exciting news from amazon.Ive been having reception issues and this is the response they gave me:
Hello Erdin,
I'm sorry for the delay in resolving your issue. I tried contacting you at the phone number listed in your Amazon account but haven't been able to reach you.
Our technical team was unable to correct the issue you described with losing reception on the Amazon Fire Phone. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. We have, however, determined what the issues are and our technical team is diligently working to fix the issues. According to our developers, the issues should be resolved with the newest software update for the Fire operating system. This operating system update is 4.6, which will be released starting mid April. We ask that you allow for us to resolve the issues that you are having with the newest update.
If you're still having trouble, please provide as much information as possible, including any new error messages. We can be reached using the following link:
Please visit the following link to provide the information we requested:
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Great news! update is a month away . I hope they added a few UI changes like lock screen notifications ( able to read, answer and dismiss from the lock screen ), add 3G on / off switch and can remove sms / dialed phone numbers etc. one by one from the carousel preview
Guess that means I'll be pushing back my root for another month
I didn't want to risk anything unduly, but hopefully this actual piece of information means good news for us
I contacted Amazon help last month about BT 4.0 LE and got this back: They probably didn't know the April release date back then.
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Hello,
I'm sorry for the disappointment you had regarding the Bluetooth LE update for the Fire Phone device.
We'll release the updates frequently for the Fire Phone with performance improvements, application upgrades. I understand that you are waiting to receive an update for enabling Bluetooth 4.0 LE for the Fire Phone device.
Our technical team is already working on this update with additional improvements to Fire Phone device. While we do not have any information about the next software update release, but once all the improvements and bugs(if any on device) are fixed, the software update will rolled out for all the Fire Phone device.
When the update is released, it'll be delivered to all the Fire Phone devices connected to wireless or Wi-Fi network. You'll be notified with an alert when the update hits your Fire Phone.
When we release an update for the Fire Phone, it'll be listed on our help pages here :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201531560
We'll honor your commitment by continuing to provide the quality product availability and support you expect for Fire Phone.
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Looks good for BT 4.0 in April then.
I don't see the April reference in that response.
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markwebb said:
I don't see the April reference in that response.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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True, but read the first sentence. Its an older email that confirms the BT 4.0LE featureis included in the next release, not the release date.
Thanks for the update.
laidbackcloud said:
Hey I know wrote a negative post about a release, but I just got some exciting news from amazon.Ive been having reception issues and this is the response they gave me:
Hello Erdin,
I'm sorry for the delay in resolving your issue. I tried contacting you at the phone number listed in your Amazon account but haven't been able to reach you.
Our technical team was unable to correct the issue you described with losing reception on the Amazon Fire Phone. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. We have, however, determined what the issues are and our technical team is diligently working to fix the issues. According to our developers, the issues should be resolved with the newest software update for the Fire operating system. This operating system update is 4.6, which will be released starting mid April. We ask that you allow for us to resolve the issues that you are having with the newest update.
If you're still having trouble, please provide as much information as possible, including any new error messages. We can be reached using the following link:
Please visit the following link to provide the information we requested:
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Has anybody heard any news on the update?
As we know, Amazon never released an official way to unlock the bootloader on their devices.
I'm pretty sure a lot of their customers have requested the same thing over and over, but what i'm not sure of is if anyone got a response from their "customer help" like mine.
The other day, I sent my 2nd request regarding the bootloader unlock, kernel sources and "system_core" patches they'd released for Kindle Fire HD and HDX, the answer was being already a lot more interactive then my first response(props to that).
They replied saying that "Kernel source codes weren't available at this time", and that they had forwarded my suggestion to its developer team, but i noticed the employee forgot to mention the bootloader unlock part, which for me was of utter importance.
So again i contacted them, via the reply option we get when we send feedback, in order to continue the last question and asked about the bootloader unlock.
This is the full reply i got from them today:
Hello _____,
My name is Vijay, I'm with Fire Phone support.
I'm sorry that my colleague missed out on mentioning about bootloader unlock code for Fire Phone.
I have checked in our database and see that we haven't released bootloader unlock code for Fire Phones because our technical team is still working on developer version. We regret for any inconvenience this may have caused to you.
We realize how important bootloaders unlock code is to our developers. I'd like to inform you that we are also looking for developers who can help us to make our Fire Phone top notch.
Considering your comments, I have forwarded your request to Fire Phone development team for review.
Although, at this time, we do not have any information regarding unlock code, please be assured, we will definitely consider your customer comments as we work on improvements in Fire Phone space.
When we're ready to announce developer version, we'll definitely provide bootloader unlock code on our website. I'd like to thank you for bringing the need for this to our attention.
Thanks again for taking the time and sending us your valuable feedback.
We hope to see you again!!
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It was explicitly said that their technical team is working on a developer version of the phone and that they will, and i quote, DEFINITELY, provide bootloader unlock code on their website.
That is a really great response. Thanks amazon.
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As we know, Amazon never released an official way to unlock the bootloader on their devices.
I'm pretty sure a lot of their customers have requested the same thing over and over, but what i'm not sure of is if anyone got a response from their "customer help" like mine.
The other day, I sent my 2nd request regarding the bootloader unlock, kernel sources and "system_core" patches they'd released for Kindle Fire HD and HDX, the answer was being already a lot more interactive then my first response(props to that).
They replied saying that "Kernel source codes weren't available at this time", and that they had forwarded my suggestion to its developer team, but i noticed the employee forgot to mention the bootloader unlock part, which for me was of utter importance.
So again i contacted them, via the reply option we get when we send feedback, in order to continue the last question and asked about the bootloader unlock.
This is the full reply i got from them today:
It was explicitly said that their technical team is working on a developer version and that they will, and i quote, DEFINITELY, provide bootloader unlock code on their website.
That is a really great response, from a great company. Thanks Amazon, i knew you wouldn't fail me
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That is awesome news
This is fantastic! I'm guessing this would allow for better NFC support and maybe even a camera fix?
Vijay said:
...our technical team is still working on developer version ... When we're ready to announce developer version...
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I wonder when that will be... maybe even before Kanye running for president.
Vijay said:
we are also looking for developers who can help us to make our Fire Phone top notch
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Their headhunters are doing a bad job so far... I can think of a person, what was his name, uhm...
Amazon is a "huge" company but I refuse to call them "great".
Bingo Bronson said:
I wonder when that will be... maybe even before Kanye running for president.
Their headhunters are doing a bad job so far... I can think of a person, what was his name, uhm...
Amazon is a "huge" company but I refuse to call them "great".
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Maybe to you, but i'm not one to judge the entire company only for their mobile hardware department, which is a tiny one.
So i appreciate your thoughts but i do not share them.
Bingo Bronson said:
I wonder when that will be... maybe even before Kanye running for president.
Their headhunters are doing a bad job so far... I can think of a person, what was his name, uhm...
Amazon is a "huge" company but I refuse to call them "great".
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@v6ser, It is truly great news that they are thinking about unlocking the bootloader. Please keep in mind that not always will we agree with you and look at the emojis being used by posters. Bingo was just good naturedly disagreeing with you. Not everyone is a hater who disagrees
v6ser said:
Maybe to you, but i'm not one to judge the entire company only for their mobile hardware department, which is a tiny one.
So i appreciate your thoughts but i do not share them.
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We can all appreciate each others thoughts but don't necessarily have to agree. :highfive: I think Amazon is a very good company but they did drop the ball with their FirePhone, OS, and closed it to developers. Hopefully they will cooperate and give them the tools they need to help us reap the benefits of their abilities!!! I know I sure can't but I appreciate the efforts of those who can
Thats great, and confusing...amazon seems to have a split personality when it comes to locking down some devices then apparently handing over the keys to others.
A phone is different than set top boxes and tablets I guess but I thought the idea of them taking a loss on the hardware was to lock people in the ecosystem and making money by selling books, games, apps, movies, any product imaginable with the amazon shopping app (which I hear is going to be incorporated into fire tv and stick.)
Not complaining at all obviously. Just wish I wouldve bought at least one more! Thanks for the good news.
KLit75 said:
Thats great, and confusing...amazon seems to have a split personality when it comes to locking down some devices then apparently handing over the keys to others.
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They have stopped selling the Fire Phone which basically means they are discontinuing all support for the device and calling their loses. It makes sense to hand over the keys to the community so those with the phone are totally SOL.
The real shame is that the hardware is actually solid, but fire OS is a nightmare and shipping a device without the Google Play Store was just stupid since many apps are not in the Amazon store.
Moogagot said:
They have stopped selling the Fire Phone which basically means they are discontinuing all support for the device and calling their loses. It makes sense to hand over the keys to the community so those with the phone are totally SOL.
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How does this make sense at all? The phone is discontinued, they gain nothing from unlocking the bootloader.
they can clear out there inventory faster if they unlock the bootloader.
apxi84 said:
they can clear out there inventory faster if they unlock the bootloader.
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They don't have any inventory left. They dumped it all to a third party seller on ebay now.
runderekrun said:
How does this make sense at all? The phone is discontinued, they gain nothing from unlocking the bootloader.
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apxi84 said:
they can clear out there inventory faster if they unlock the bootloader.
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They don't have any inventory left. They dumped it all to a third party seller on ebay now.
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1) they gain some goodwill on Fire devices (Fire TV, Fire tablets), whereas the Fire phone tarnished the brand name. Unlocking the bootloader, letting development happen salvages some of that.
2) by allowing unlocking bootloader, those are warranty claims they don't have to worry about. Even if they aren't selling them anymore, they still have to honor warranty claims on the new devices that are sold by 3rd parties -- unless the buyer voluntarily voids the warranty by unlocking the bootloader.
This is my first visit to this forum. I just ordered a Fire Phone for $125 from who I believe to be a liquidator who received a quantity of stock to clear. The phone comes with an unlock code!
ChazzMatt said:
2) by allowing unlocking bootloader, those are warranty claims they don't have to worry about. Even if they aren't selling them anymore, they still have to honor warranty claims on the new devices that are sold by 3rd parties -- unless the buyer voluntarily voids the warranty by unlocking the bootloader.
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Well how sneaky is that! I will gladly void my warranty for an unlocked bootloader So I agree with you there.:good:
Yes. Probably the guy that sold over 11,000 of them already. Its an amazing deal if youre planning on being a prime member regardless.
I dunno though about amazon making amends to the people who overpaid for this phone last summer. In my opinion, anyone that shelled out $650 for fire phone was not planning on doing any modifications to it. They were sold on the camera, firefly, prime etc. STILL, regardless of the reasoning, its great news about the bootloader being unlockable.
Kernel source/GPL
"Kernel source codes weren't available at this time"
Umm, wat? GPL? Isnt' this it here? Or are we talking about a different phone?
Moogagot said:
They have stopped selling the Fire Phone which basically means they are discontinuing all support for the device and calling their loses. It makes sense to hand over the keys to the community so those with the phone are totally SOL.
The real shame is that the hardware is actually solid, but fire OS is a nightmare and shipping a device without the Google Play Store was just stupid since many apps are not in the Amazon store.
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Well i can understand why they did that... It wasn't from what i have heard a great device
ChazzMatt said:
1) they gain some goodwill on Fire devices (Fire TV, Fire tablets), whereas the Fire phone tarnished the brand name. Unlocking the bootloader, letting development happen salvages some of that.
2) by allowing unlocking bootloader, those are warranty claims they don't have to worry about. Even if they aren't selling them anymore, they still have to honor warranty claims on the new devices that are sold by 3rd parties -- unless the buyer voluntarily voids the warranty by unlocking the bootloader.
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Wishful thinking at its finest. Amazon doesn't care about "goodwill" when it comes to a dead device. They dumped stock and are trying to put the whole thing behind them. Why would they release something else to get a failed project's name back in the news? Specially when it is of 0 monetary value to them?
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Wishful thinking at its finest. Amazon doesn't care about "goodwill" when it comes to a dead device. They dumped stock and are trying to put the whole thing behind them. Why would they release something else to get a failed project's name back in the news? Specially when it is of 0 monetary value to them?
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The question wasn't are they doing it. The question was why they sure doing it. And I answered the question. You are merely asking it again. Read my reply, again.
If you doubt this is happening, reply to the op, not to me. Because you're asking a question ("why") I've already answered quite well.
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The question wasn't are they doing it. The question was why they sure doing it. And I answered the question. You are merely asking it again. Read my reply, again.
If you doubt this is happening, reply to the op, not to me. Because you're asking a question ("why") I've already answered quite well.
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I've reread this comment about 10 times I still have no idea what you are saying.
"The question was why they sure doing it." What???
Is it possible to add a working VPN on the firestick? I was going to try IPvanish for a month until I noticed that once you sign up and pay for that month you are tied in for a longer period and funds auto deducted. I just want a pay as you go sort of thing if it's not free of course.
I want to be able to use all my addons on Kodi not just a few due to the ip limitations. :good:
I guess, to use VPN on Fire TV or Fire TV Stick, it must be rooted. Smart DNSes like Smart DNS Proxy can be used to access geo restricted content.
Can the new fire sticks with the latest software update still be rooted ? I read somewhere that currently the only way to root the Fire TV Stick is to directly manipulate the file system by soldering leads to the 8GB storage chip. I've not heard of Smart DNSes or DNS Proxy so I'll look into that now. Is it straight forward to setup and will it allow me to use the USB stick aboard and still get access to geo restricted content ?
As far as I know there is no easy way to root the Fire TV Stick.
Yes, DNSes like Smart DNS Proxy is very easy to set up and can be used from anywhere in the world to access geo restricted content.
Maybe once you subscribe, you can also push your referral link on other people, friends and family members whenever the topic comes up to try to earn further commissions and "increase your bank account."
https://www.smartdnsproxy.com/Affiliates
You can alter the provided link if you don't want to be used as "a referral."
There are lots of other competing services out there, not just ones that use Amway style marketing.
Maybe the link spam wouldn't have rubbed me the wrong way if gopichandpai had been a little more honest in the multiple threads he linked using his affiliate ID... But no such transparency of motives appeared.
Such is the way of the world
itachi1 said:
Maybe once you subscribe, you can also push your referral link on other people, friends and family members whenever the topic comes up to try to earn further commissions and "increase your bank account."
https://www.smartdnsproxy.com/Affiliates
You can alter the provided link if you don't want to be used as "a referral."
There are lots of other competing services out there, not just ones that use Amway style marketing.
Maybe the link spam wouldn't have rubbed me the wrong way if gopichandpai had been a little more honest in the multiple threads he linked using his affiliate ID... But no such transparency of motives appeared.
Such is the way of the world
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Well, the idea is to $ earned from referral(as well as from my pocket) to donate the amazing developers here.
It wouldn't matter to me if you were using the proceeds to build a worldwide kitten extermination machine. My concern was that you were /are promoting a company not because they may provide a better product or service, but because they give you money. You should mention that you are biased and that your link is a referral when you publish that in a message.
itachi1 said:
It wouldn't matter to me if you were using the proceeds to build a worldwide kitten extermination machine. My concern was that you were /are promoting a company not because they may provide a better product or service, but because they give you money. You should mention that you are biased and that your link is a referral when you publish that in a message.
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Agreed!
itachi1 said:
It wouldn't matter to me if you were using the proceeds to build a worldwide kitten extermination machine. My concern was that you were /are promoting a company not because they may provide a better product or service, but because they give you money. You should mention that you are biased and that your link is a referral when you publish that in a message.
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Agreed. Will do so in the future.
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I found it useful.
Hi from Spain, I've just bought a Fire Phone and i have a question:
Does anyone know if it will get a Fire OS 5 update?.
Thanks in advanced.
Nobody does, Amazon claim yes but there's no timeline.
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Nobody does, Amazon claim yes but there's no timeline.
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Ok, many thanks.
I am 99% convinced there will never be Fire OS 5 for Fire Phone.
Also no bootloader unlocker.
You probably have to live with that.
The FirePhone was dropped by Amazon and they fired about the half personell of their R&D dept.
So, no FOS 5 for the FP.
It is a pity, FP is a great smartphone.
pacocarismatico said:
It is a pity, FP is a great smartphone.
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If you haven't already, get Safestrap and replace FireOS with one of the custom ROMs (I'm a fan of Fire Nexus). So much better!
Hi, I saw a post at below address recently that the reply from Amazon seems positive.
tieba.baidu.com/p/4762152346
some captured message is as below.
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We are just planning to launch the Fire OS 5 on the Fire phone devices.
We will send this as an alert; In order to notify to all the customers before the launch.
There is no need to be concerned. Once if the update launches. Your fire phone device will be automatically updated with the software update.
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yuchyuan said:
Hi, I saw a post at below address recently that the reply from Amazon seems positive.
tieba.baidu.com/p/4762152346
some captured message is as below.
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We are just planning to launch the Fire OS 5 on the Fire phone devices.
We will send this as an alert; In order to notify to all the customers before the launch.
There is no need to be concerned. Once if the update launches. Your fire phone device will be automatically updated with the software update.
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That sounds great. Many thanks for the information.
Hello,
I understand your concern on getting Fire O.S 5 for your Fire Phone device.
Unfortunately, we've no announcement made about the release of Fire O.S 5 for Fire Phone devices. We announce new software releases when they are ready for customers. I'm sorry about this but I hope you understand our limitations.
From time to time, we test both new and existing features in the Fire Phone devices to determine which characteristics or services drive customer purchases and satisfaction.
We're continually improving the Fire Phone experience to provide our customers with the greatest value, selection, and information about their purchasing decisions.
Hello,
I'm sorry; Fire OS 5 is not available for Fire phone at this time. Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused to you.
Currently we've made no announcement about a new software version for the Fire phone and at present we are unable to tell you when the new software version launches. Once we plan to release any new version, we'll update it on our website, thanks for inquiring about the new software version.
To make sure that your comments are heard by the right people in the organization, I've forwarded your concern to the appropriate people in our company and this way they can take notice of the issues you've pointed out, take your suggestions into consideration and make sure they are implemented in the near future as we plan for improvements.
It is always important for us to hear how customers react to all aspects. We truly value this kind of feedback, as it helps us continue to improve our store and provide better service to our customers.
Customer feedback like yours helps us continue to improve the service we provide, and we're glad you took time to write to us. The Fire phone Team will carefully review your message.
We appreciate your understanding and patience in this regard. Thanks for using Fire phone.
MY CONTACT MESSAGE: 09/09/16 10:31:23
Your Name: Azis Ozan
Kindle Name: Azis's Fire Phone
Kindle Serial Number: B0A20704437302W1
Device Type: A3SNN7STP3MAW9
Commentsescribe your question/inquiry about Fire Phone in brief. When FIRE Os 5 will be released for OUR FIRE PHONE? Please respond with normal answer, not copy/paste. We PAID 700$ for this phone and our fire phone's are based on Android kitkat. Did you know most apps requires API from Android lollipop minimum? I saw one answear on chinese forum from Amazon, was recently, this month, says you are working to release Fire Os 5 for Fire Phone. I want to tell me if it's true or false and if you can WHEN will be released!!! PLEASE DON'T RESPOND ME WITH IRELLEVANT ANSWER, WRITE SOME DETAILS. Sorry for my english, i hope you understand. PLEASE, HELP US. Your answer will be posted on xda forum.
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Commentsescribe your question/inquiry about Fire Phone in brief. When FIRE Os 5 will be released for OUR FIRE PHONE? Please respond with normal answer, not copy/paste. We PAID 700$ for this phone and our fire phone's are based on Android kitkat. Did you know most apps requires API from Android lollipop minimum? I saw one answear on chinese forum from Amazon, was recently, this month, says you are working to release Fire Os 5 for Fire Phone. I want to tell me if it's true or false and if you can WHEN will be released!!! PLEASE DON'T RESPOND ME WITH IRELLEVANT ANSWER, WRITE SOME DETAILS. Sorry for my english, i hope you understand. PLEASE, HELP US. Your answer will be posted on xda forum.
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Pretty much ignored everything you asked for with the standard uninformative blurb. It's likely a template response they have for anyone asking about an update for the Fire Phone. They likely don't have anyone on staff anymore for the Fire Phone. Anyone that was still around likely got moved to other projects.
I asked them the same question few months ago and they answered the same. I think it is a standard answer for this question.
It is a pity that Amazon doesn't take care of its customers. We can only wait for Fire OS 5.
Many thanks for your answers.
I couldn't care less about Fire OS 5, but it would be nice if they would just give us the bootloader unlock since they have ceased supporting it. We can dream, right?
just unlock the bl and we will build FireOS5 ourselves
Hello, I've just write to Amazon and got this answer:
Hello Franz,
I apologize for the unsatisfactory experience and for the inconvenience caused you. That's definitely what we don't want our customers to experience.
To help you, in this case, I've forwarded your comments to our developer and higher authority to let them know that how our customers are experiencing trouble with Fire phone.
It is my humble request please extend your patience and understanding while we work on this.We'll get back to you with an update with a satisfactory resolution shortly.
Rest assured, we are here to take care of issues you encounter and we always endeavor to provide the best service to our valued customers and aim to ensure that the issue is resolved to the fullest satisfaction.
We hope to see you soon.
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This was in answer of:
Hi,
First of all, I ask you please read this entire mail, and try to make it reach people who can do something about this issue.
I will like to know if you can give any news about a software update on Fire Phone. I can understand you discontinued the product but less than 2 years of support is something that I would never expected from Amazon. I make a buying decision counting on Amazon good sense of responsibility and customer satisfaction.
Me and a considerable number of users are claiming for a Fire 5.0 OS in order to be able keep using most of the newest apps. Also features like Google Play Services are required for apps that aren't in the App Store, and the newest versions stopped working on the Fire Phone. My WhatsApp isn't functional on Fire Phone anymore, and using it from Google Play doesn't let me know how many messages are pending for reading. So I feel like I am forced to use a bugged phone or buy a new one. This is really frustrating considering that Nexus 5, Moto X, The HTC One M8 (among others) are from 2014 as well and still being completely functional and working with Android 6.0.
Can you please give me a satisfactory answer? Or should I assume that Amazon tricked me selling me a phone with an early expiration date?
Thanks in advance for your time and help,
Best
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I think the best we can do is write Amazon making clear that at this point, we are somewhat cheated by them. Too much people angry trash talking about Amazon isn't something that I think they really like.
Fwanz said:
Hello, I've just write to Amazon and got this answer:
Hello Franz,
I apologize for the unsatisfactory experience and for the inconvenience caused you. That's definitely what we don't want our customers to experience.
To help you, in this case, I've forwarded your comments to our developer and higher authority to let them know that how our customers are experiencing trouble with Fire phone.
It is my humble request please extend your patience and understanding while we work on this.We'll get back to you with an update with a satisfactory resolution shortly.
Rest assured, we are here to take care of issues you encounter and we always endeavor to provide the best service to our valued customers and aim to ensure that the issue is resolved to the fullest satisfaction.
We hope to see you soon.
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Hi,
First of all, I ask you please read this entire mail, and try to make it reach people who can do something about this issue.
I will like to know if you can give any news about a software update on Fire Phone. I can understand you discontinued the product but less than 2 years of support is something that I would never expected from Amazon. I make a buying decision counting on Amazon good sense of responsibility and customer satisfaction.
Me and a considerable number of users are claiming for a Fire 5.0 OS in order to be able keep using most of the newest apps. Also features like Google Play Services are required for apps that aren't in the App Store, and the newest versions stopped working on the Fire Phone. My WhatsApp isn't functional on Fire Phone anymore, and using it from Google Play doesn't let me know how many messages are pending for reading. So I feel like I am forced to use a bugged phone or buy a new one. This is really frustrating considering that Nexus 5, Moto X, The HTC One M8 (among others) are from 2014 as well and still being completely functional and working with Android 6.0.
Can you please give me a satisfactory answer? Or should I assume that Amazon tricked me selling me a phone with an early expiration date?
Thanks in advance for your time and help,
Best
--
I think the best we can do is write Amazon making clear that at this point, we are somewhat cheated by them. Too much people angry trash talking about Amazon isn't something that I think they really like.
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Can you PM the email address you sent this to? I'd like to send them one as well.
eddychecker said:
Can you PM the email address you sent this to? I'd like to send them one as well.
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Of course, this address [email protected]
there are tutorials how to install cyanogenmod on fire phone. So why is there no fire os 5 custom rom yet ?
hintzsche said:
So why is there no fire os 5 custom rom yet ?
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Because it is not possible to unlock the bootloader. So everything custom is based on Kitkat.
Who wants to get paid for their time? Tomorrow, April 27th 2021.
I need one hour, two at the MOST,
Just to help me out and answer questions that I may have while I jailbreak my firestick and fire cube for the first time.
This is a serious offer. I know enough to get it done but I'm still a noob. I don't have the time it would take for me to research every question/issue that I encounter.
xFaLzY said:
Who wants to get paid for their time? Tomorrow, April 27th 2021.
I need one hour, two at the MOST,
Just to help me out and answer questions that I may have while I jailbreak my firestick and fire cube for the first time.
This is a serious offer. I know enough to get it done but I'm still a noob. I don't have the time it would take for me to research every question/issue that I encounter.
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Jailbreak? Jailbreak is a term that is used for apple. People call sideloading apps on the firestick jailbreaking, if that is what you want. I am not into collecting money for helping. This is really easy, goto settings turn on ADB debugging and unknown apps in develoment options. Goto about in setting find your IP address, then use this app to connect and install apps....
ADB link
Jocala Software
jocala.com
I am assuming this is all you want to do is install 3rd part apps. Buying a jailbroken firestick is a scam....
xFaLzY said:
Who wants to get paid for their time? Tomorrow, April 27th 2021.
I need one hour, two at the MOST,
Just to help me out and answer questions that I may have while I jailbreak my firestick and fire cube for the first time.
This is a serious offer. I know enough to get it done but I'm still a noob. I don't have the time it would take for me to research every question/issue that I encounter.
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Just seen this post there lol
I think offering cash for something that is done by the developers for the illusion and buzz (not to mention the education) is rather counterproductive to development. It's really okay to help/donate to these guys who work hard and help them with materials and test devices etcetera.
However, that being said to offer up ££$$$ for the sake of getting it done quicker.
I don't want to offend you as I recently done to another member.
But use the search function and by all means learn from what you read ( the way we all had to do it) whilst this is a bit late for your deadline.
It's more satisfying doing it by yourself instead of lining the pockets of these scammers you see out there. As @Michajin said it is really easy to do but jailbreaking refers to apple/ios not android.
Anyone else reading this for future reference needing help in a hurry and feels its taking too long for a response. Pm me and we'll set up a chat or whatever and I'll guide you free of charge.