[ROOT OS 5.1.2] With Kingroot and Tools + Play Store + Launcher (Newbie Friendly)

This explains how to use the Fire HD tools to root and install Gapps and a custom launcher on your tablet.

TURN OFF WIFI NOW TO PREVENT AN UPGRADE!

BEFORE YOU START

1. Read the Root Tut for an alternative to this guide. Once you're rooted, this TWRP method lets you upgrade and install Gapps, Xposed and goodies @bibikalka provides all in one go. You also may be able to install flexible bootloaders that could be useful in the future. If you're already rooted, use that tutorial to upgrade.
   
   
2. Install ADB Drivers
   Illustrated Guide: http://ift.tt/26MTT4l
   Other Options: http://ift.tt/1DPg8W5
   
   
3. Check your OS and build date in Device Settings and install OS 5.1.2 if needed. (See "How to ADB Sideload OS 5.1.2" below)
   • OS 5.1.2.1 (shows OS 5.1.2, build date=March 2016): This can't be rooted with Kingroot. Downgrade to OS 5.1.2.
     
   • OS 5.1.2 (build date=February 2016): You may want to reinstall the OS for a clean start. If tablet is the least bit unstable, definitely factory reset and reinstall.
     
   • OS 5.1.1 or below: Upgrade to 5.1.2.
     
   • OS LATER THAN 5.1.2.1: DO NOT install 5.1.2. it will probably brick your tablet!
     You may be able to safely downgrade to OS 4.5.3, root, and then upgrade in TWRP per ibikalka's root Tut, above. Before trying this, make sure the post says it's safe for the OS you're on.
   
   
4. Read about rooting and updates
   An update file can download while you're rooting. The Kingroot tool prevents it from installing as soon as you press Enter to tell the tool you're rooted. Then it looks for any downloaded file and if it finds one it tells you where it is and prompts you to delete.
   
   OS 5.1.2: There are no commands to prevent an upgrade from installing before you're rooted. Amazon says that upgrades don't install while the device is being used, but be aware that there's some risk. To minimize the risk, be sure your OS is rootable and never leave the tablet idle while rooting. Just keep running Kingroot until root is successful and then press Enter to block installation of any download. (These instructions are in the tool.)
   OS 4.5.3: There ARE commands to prevent an upgrade from installing on unrooted OS 4, which the Kingroot tool runs before you turn on wifi to root. This means you can sideload OS 4.5.3 and root without any risk of updating. You can then upgrade with root in TWRP, as explained in the root tut above.

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HOW TO ROOT OS 5.1.2 AND SET UP THE FIRE HD
This is all pretty obvious from the tool names, but here it is for the genuine newbies among you :D

You should now be running OS 5.1.2 (February 2016) with adb drivers installed and wifi off.

1. Download the Fire HD tools and extract to desktop
2. Run RUNME.bat and choose INSTALL KINGROOT
   Job prompts you through rooting, blocking OTA and replacing Kingroot with SuperSU
3. In tablet Security Settings: Allow apps from unknown sources
4. Run INSTALL PLAY STORE.
   If you don't boot to lockscreen after install, hold [power] to boot again.
5. Turn on wifi and sign in to Play Store.
6. Register with Amazon (before disabling Amazon launcher at next step).
7. Run INSTALL NOVA LAUNCHER to install Nova and disable the stock launcher.
   You can install a different launcher later if you want it
8. If you have ads, run BLOCK/UNBLOCK and choose BLOCK ADS

DONE!

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HOW TO ADB SIDELOAD OS 5.1.2

DON'T DO THIS ON ANY OS HIGHER THAN 5.1.2.1 (March 2016). YOU WILL PROBABLY BRICK YOUR TABLET!
NOTE: There's a sideload tool in the jobs folder. It may not run on all Windows. if you want to try it, put the OS 5.1.2 bin file into the adb_sideload folder and run sideload.bat.

A factory reset is part of the steps. Backup anything that won't reinstall from the Play Store or Appstore. If you're upgrading, you can skip this step (at your own risk)! If you're downgrading from 5.1.2.1, do it!

KEEP WIFI OFF

1. Get OS 5.1.2 update here: https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazo..._542168620.bin
2. Confirm file name: update-kindle-20.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin
3. Put it into your pc folder with adb.exe
4. Open a CMD window from that folder.
5. Hold Power and Volume-up buttons to boot to the recovery menu
6. Use volume key to select Factory Reset and press Power [wait for reset]
7. Use volume key to select "apply update from adb" and press Power
   [See yellow message on tablet screen]
8. Install drivers for sideload mode just as you did for regular OS mode. See hidden text or this link.
   
   Open Device Manager and:
   (1) Find KFARWI (or KFASWI) under "Other devices." (If you don't see KFARWI/KFASWI under "Other," disconnect/reconnect and look again.)
   (2) Right-click and select "Update Driver Software." [see Update Driver Software screen].
   (3) Click "Browse my computer" and then "Let me pick from a list . . ." [see Select your device type . . ."]
   (4) Click Android Device. [see "Select the device driver you want . . .]
   (5) Select your usual composite adb driver from the list, press Next, and say yes at warning screen. [see "Windows has successfully updated your driver software"]
   (6) In CMD window, run adb devices and confirm you see your device ID and "sideload," like this:
   
   List of devices attached
   SERIALNUMBER sideload
   
   If you don't see serial number, reboot tablet and computer and repeat "adb reboot recovery" and "Apply update from ADB" steps. Device should now be recognized.
9. In CMD window type: adb sideload <name of update bin>
   [Wait a long time]
10. Do another Factory reset
11. Reboot to OS.
    [Long startup]

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