Are you a user of Amazon Kindle Fire 1st Generation D01400? Androidbiits.com brings a stunning news for Kindle Fire 1st Generation users. According to Hashcode, Android 5.0 Lollipop CM12.0 [Alpha] Custom ROM is available for Amazon Kindle Fire 1st Generation [OtterX]. Previously, I have discussed about the tutorial for updating HTC Desire 601 0P4E100 to Lollipop 5.0 with the help of CyanogenMod 12 [Test Builds]. Now the stunning news is that Kindle Fire 1st Gen D01400 users can test CM12.0 [Alpha] on D01400. Today, I will discuss about the step-by-step instructions for updating Amazon Kindle Fire 1st Generation to Android 5.0 Lollipop using CM12.0 [Alpha]. This is really a stunning news for Kindle Fire 1st Gen D01400 users who are bored with the old firmware.

I am hoping that Amazon Kindle Fire 1st Generation owners will be able to install CM12.0 [Alpha] on D01400 easily without having any difficulty after following the steps posted in Androidbiits.com. Dear Kindle Fire 1st Gen D01400 user, CM12.0 [Alpha] needs rooted D01400, so it is necessary to root Amazon Kindle Fire 1st Generation D01400. Oh yes, the crucial thing is CWM recovery installation on Kindle Fire 1st Gen D01400. You can perform all these tasks after unlocking Kindle Fire D01400 bootloader. You may face some bugs on Kindle Fire [1st Gen] after installing CM12.0 [Alpha] on D01400. Androidbiits.com recommends that Kindle Fire [1st Gen] users must save their data before installing CM12.0 [Alpha] on D01400, as there is a chance of losing all data from Kindle Fire D01400. The crucial thing is D01400 USB driver installation on your desktop.

Below are the step-by-step instructions using which you can install CM12.0 [Alpha] on D01400. Androidbiits.com will not be responsible if D01400 got corrupted during this process. D01400 battery percentage must be above 88% before following these steps.

How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop CM12.0 [Alpha] Custom ROM on Amazon Kindle Fire 1st Generation [Tutorial]

1. It is the time to download CM12.0 [Alpha] for your D01400.

2. Now, you will have to download Gapps for your D01400.

3. Now, it is the time to go to the settings of D01400 and then don’t forget to tap USB debugging.

4. Now, it is the time to attach D01400 with your desktop.

5. Once you have successfully attached your D01400, you will have to transfer CM12.0 [Alpha] and Gapps ZIP file to D01400 SD card.

6. Now, it is the proper time to switch off D01400.

7. After switching off your D01400, you will have to remove the USB cable.

8. Now, it is the proper time to put D01400 into Recovery Mode.

9. Now, you will have to tap “wipe data/factory reset” option on D01400.

10. Now, you will have to tap “wipe cache partition” on D01400.

11. It is the time to tap “install zip from SD card” on D01400 screen.

12. Now, you will have to choose CM12.0 [Alpha] and Gapps ZIP file from D01400 SD card.

13. Now, it is the proper time to install CM12.0 [Alpha] on D01400.

14. Now, you will have to go to D01400 main menu.

15. Now, it is the time to tap “reboot system now” option on D01400.

16. Now, you will have to wait until your D01400 reboots.

After your Kindle Fire [1st Gen] D01400 is restarted, you can test CM12.0 [Alpha]. Dear D01400 user, if you are experiencing any difficulty while installing CM12.0 [Alpha] on D01400, then you can share your problem with Androidbiits.com.