Hi,
I go through several related thread but seem not solve my problem, hope someone can help me.
Few days before my wife said the Kindle Fire cannot used. As I'm in business trip so I cannot tell her how to do. When I back home the Kindle Fire stuck at the yellow "fire" triangle boot screen and the power button is green for 2 second and then turn to orange after I long press the power buttom for ~ 10 second. This KF was rooted before using KFU 0.9.5. In Device Manager the computer even cannot detect the KF when I use USB cable connected the KF. I try to use KFU to install drivers but cannot. I try to use KFU "Bootmode Menu" with "normal", Fastboot" and "Recovery" but no luck.
I saw some other thread that is related to the recent update push to the KF and can resolve ny reflash the update, but even my computer not detect the KF, I don't know how to restore it. Pls help, thanks.
See if you can access recovery and mount your sdcard.
soupmagnet said:
See if you can access recovery and mount your sdcard.
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Hi,
I cannot access recovery. Computer not recongize the KF.
tkcctkcc said:
Hi,
I cannot access recovery. Computer not recongize the KF.
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If you have recovery installed you should be able to access it with the power button on startup, is it not the case?
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If you have recovery installed you should be able to access it with the power button on startup, it is not the case?
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Yes I install the recovery, however, I follw the instruction to press the power button again when the triangle fire screen on, but no response.
What is the power buttom turn orange means? When I complete turn off the KF and turn it on again, the power button is green for 2 second, then change to orange and without any response. I read some other thread, some one said is may be no power, but I use the chager for more than 12 hrs, the power button still orange when the power cable still on. Any advice?
Typically, when you press and hold the power button at startup until it turns orange, the device will boot into recovery.
If that doesn't work, you need to reinstall recovery. In order to do that, you need your computer to recognize your device. In order for your computer to recognize your device, you need working drivers.
You need to get the Kindle Fire Utility because it has the necessary Kindle Fire drivers. In the meantime, take a look at this to get an idea of how to fix them: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23747671&postcount=2
soupmagnet said:
Typically, when you press and hold the power button at startup until it turns orange, the device will boot into recovery.
If that doesn't work, you need to reinstall recovery. In order to do that, you need your computer to recognize your device. In order for your computer to recognize your device, you need working drivers.
You need to get the Kindle Fire Utility because it has the necessary Kindle Fire drivers. In the meantime, take a look at this to get an idea of how to fix them: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23747671&postcount=2
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Hi,
Yes I already using the KFU 0.9.5. I try to use the "install_drivers.bat" program but cannot. I already check the system can install "unsigned" driver. I still have no idea. Everytime I connected the KF to the computer, in device manager it shown "? USB devices" for the 1st 2 second while the power button still green, once the KF power button turn orange, the "? USB device" even disappear. Any other idea how to install the drivers?
How about the color of the power button? Why it turn orange? Is orange means recovery mode?
http://www.wincert.net/tips/microso...-disable-driver-signing-in-windows-7-sp1.html
Have you installed any ROMs/recoveries? I had to modify some parts of the driver after flashing AOKP Milestone 5 onto my Kindle Fire.
Check Device Manager, find the Kindle (it should have an icon with a yellow warning sign), double click on it, click on "details" and select "Hardware Ids". Post the IDs here if possible.
If it doesn't appear at all, try another USB port or cable.
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http://www.wincert.net/tips/microso...-disable-driver-signing-in-windows-7-sp1.html
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Hi,
I can't find the bcdedit.exe, I'm using XP.
abbcccdddd said:
Have you installed any ROMs/recoveries? I had to modify some parts of the driver after flashing AOKP Milestone 5 onto my Kindle Fire.
Check Device Manager, find the Kindle (it should have an icon with a yellow warning sign), double click on it, click on "details" and select "Hardware Ids". Post the IDs here if possible.
If it doesn't appear at all, try another USB port or cable.
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Hi,
I even try different computer, the yellow warning sign just appeared 2 seconds during the start up (power button still green), once the button turn orange, the device manager reflesh and can't see any new device. Pls advise anyhow to install the driver.
The driver was well installed before and I'm using the KFU to root the KF before. I don't know wht happen. Pls help.
tkcctkcc said:
Hi,
I even try different computer, the yellow warning sign just appeared 2 seconds during the start up (power button still green), once the button turn orange, the device manager reflesh and can't see any new device. Pls advise anyhow to install the driver.
The driver was well installed before and I'm using the KFU to root the KF before. I don't know wht happen. Pls help.
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Are you familiar with entering fastboot commands?
[Edit:] For WinXP http://www.mydigitallife.info/disable-unsigned-driver-installation-dialog-prompt-in-windows-xp/
tkcctkcc said:
Hi,
I go through several related thread but seem not solve my problem, hope someone can help me.
Few days before my wife said the Kindle Fire cannot used. As I'm in business trip so I cannot tell her how to do. When I back home the Kindle Fire stuck at the yellow "fire" triangle boot screen and the power button is green for 2 second and then turn to orange after I long press the power buttom for ~ 10 second. This KF was rooted before using KFU 0.9.5. In Device Manager the computer even cannot detect the KF when I use USB cable connected the KF. I try to use KFU to install drivers but cannot. I try to use KFU "Bootmode Menu" with "normal", Fastboot" and "Recovery" but no luck.
I saw some other thread that is related to the recent update push to the KF and can resolve ny reflash the update, but even my computer not detect the KF, I don't know how to restore it. Pls help, thanks.
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Do you have any Roms installed? Or are you still using the stock Kindle rom?
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tkcctkcc said:
Hi,
I even try different computer, the yellow warning sign just appeared 2 seconds during the start up (power button still green), once the button turn orange, the device manager reflesh and can't see any new device. Pls advise anyhow to install the driver.
The driver was well installed before and I'm using the KFU to root the KF before. I don't know wht happen. Pls help.
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Just a few more questions. You answering this would help us tremendously in finding and solving this problem.
1. Have you installed TWRP? If yes, which version?
2. Have you flashed a custom ROM? If yes, what ROM and which version?
3. Are you sure that the Kindle does not appear in the device manager after the LED turns orange? If yes, unplug the Kindle and plug it back into the computer, and see if it appears. Refresh device manager.
4. Do you have another computer running Windows Vista/7?
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Are you familiar with entering fastboot commands?
[Edit:] For WinXP http://www.mydigitallife.info/disable-unsigned-driver-installation-dialog-prompt-in-windows-xp/
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Hi,
I already select "ignore" under "Driver Signing Options", it see cannot install driver through KFU. It seem not related signed or unsigned. Any idea?
tkcctkcc said:
Hi,
I already select "ignore" under "Driver Signing Options", it see cannot install driver through KFU. It seem not related signed or unsigned. Any idea?
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Instead of using KFU to install the drivers, try installing them manually. You'll have to make sure they're configured properly.
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Just a few more questions. You answering this would help us tremendously in finding and solving this problem.
1. Have you installed TWRP? If yes, which version?
2. Have you flashed a custom ROM? If yes, what ROM and which version?
3. Are you sure that the Kindle does not appear in the device manager after the LED turns orange? If yes, unplug the Kindle and plug it back into the computer, and see if it appears. Refresh device manager.
4. Do you have another computer running Windows Vista/7?
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1. Yes, I use KFU 0.9.5 to root KF, at that time I saw the screen is install the TWRP,, but I don't kno what version.
2. No, I still using the KF ROM.
3. Yes, I'm sure the KF is not shown up in device manager. the yellow warning "?" was shown up 2 seconds while the power still green. Once it turn orange, even this warning yellow "?" gone in device manager. I try to serach in all devices even under USB, cannot find. I unplug and plug agian but without any different.
4. Yes, I still have anotehr laptop using Vista, should I need to install thre SDK manager first or just use the KFU?
Anyway thanks.
veeman said:
Do you have any Roms installed? Or are you still using the stock Kindle rom?
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Hi, I'm stillusing stock Kindle ROM, just using KFU to root it before.
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Instead of using KFU to install the drivers, try installing them manually. You'll have to make sure they're configured properly.
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Hi, how to install manually? The problem is device manager not recongize the KF.
Do you have a 1Gb or larger USB flash drive?
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First of all, I search many threads but couldn't find help for my specific problem. I rooted my Kindle Fire 6.2.2. with TWRP. Upon trying to unroot it, it bricked. I downloaded Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.3. to fix this but my computer won't properly recognize my Kindle. It doesn't seem like a driver problem. All I can do when I plug in my Kindle is eject it. And when I try to install FireFireFire, I get this error "Oops...something went wrong. We are unable to locate your Kindle Fire. Make sure it is plugged in and powered on."
Please help! Thanks.
Lyrekz said:
First of all, I search many threads but couldn't find help for my specific problem. I rooted my Kindle Fire 6.2.2. with TWRP. Upon trying to unroot it, it bricked. I downloaded Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.3. to fix this but my computer won't properly recognize my Kindle. It doesn't seem like a driver problem. All I can do when I plug in my Kindle is eject it. And when I try to install FireFireFire, I get this error "Oops...something went wrong. We are unable to locate your Kindle Fire. Make sure it is plugged in and powered on."
Please help! Thanks.
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Please read this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
so you get an understanding of how these different pieces fit together.
I can't get a sense of where your problems begin. 1) TWRP is not used to root. 2) you never mention what your Kindle Fire is doing that you think it's bricked. 3) how did you manage to root it in the first place if your drivers weren't working?
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Please read this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
so you get an understanding of how these different pieces fit together.
I can't get a sense of where your problems begin. 1) TWRP is not used to root. 2) you never mention what your Kindle Fire is doing that you think it's bricked. 3) how did you manage to root it in the first place if your drivers weren't working?
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Answers: 1. Rooted with BurritoRoot3 and also installed TWRP. 2. It is stucked on the Kindle Fire screen. 3. My drivers were working then and seem to be now. The problem is my computer won't recognize my Kindle. And when I go to Kindle properties, the manufacter, model number, and description all come up as unavaible and grayed out.
Lyrekz said:
Answers: 1. Rooted with BurritoRoot3 and also installed TWRP. 2. It is stucked on the Kindle Fire screen. 3. My drivers were working then and seem to be now. The problem is my computer won't recognize my Kindle. And when I go to Kindle properties, the manufacter, model number, and description all come up as unavaible and grayed out.
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If you installed TWRP, then you also installed FFF. If by "Kindle Fire screen" you mean the yellow triangle logo and that's all you see when it starts up without it ever blinking black, then you are in fastboot mode. Use KFU to set it back to normal and reboot it. If that doesn't work, you need to check the device manager in Windows and make sure it shows "Android Phone -> Android ADB Interface" for your Kindle Fire. If the device manager does not show that, then you need to uninstall the drivers, remove the device from the device manager, disconnect the KF from your computer and follow these directions....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22342376&postcount=6
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If you installed TWRP, then you also installed FFF. If by "Kindle Fire screen" you mean the yellow triangle logo and that's all you see when it starts up without it ever blinking black, then you are in fastboot mode. Use KFU to set it back to normal and reboot it. If that doesn't work, you need to check the device manager in Windows and make sure it shows "Android Phone -> Android ADB Interface" for your Kindle Fire. If the device manager does not show that, then you need to uninstall the drivers, remove the device from the device manager, disconnect the KF from your computer and follow these directions....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22342376&postcount=6
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First of all. thank you for the help. And now my Kindle is stuck on the Kindle Fire screen.
Mine is stuck here too..been 3 days.. ordered the factory cable.. hopefully that works.
One thing I've noticed is that sometimes when the you try to issue fastboot commands in fastboot mode it doesn't register. But that doesn't mean you aren't in fastboot mode.
Get your command prompt ready (“ready" means that "fastboot" is in your present working directory)
Turn off your Kindle
Type "fastboot devices" (without quotes)
Turn your Kindle on
Hit enter to send fastboot command
Keep hitting UP arrow to bring up last command and keep hitting enter until your computer recognizes the Kindle. If it doesn't, start over and try again. When it does, then you can change your bootmode.
It WILL work, eventually. If it doesn't, the only other logical explanation is it's a driver issue.
Typically speaking (but not always), the only reason you should ever have to use a factory cable is if you killed your battery and you don't have enough juice to power the device. There are other reasons but they are extremely RARE.
And please forgive my frustration, but this is one of the simplest concepts to master. "Unbricking" your device shouldn't be this difficult...for anyone.
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Readyreadyready
I notice in a post someone is seeing:
"Bricked mine too. It shows up as a USB COM port and spits out "READYREADYREADYREADY" until it disconnects itself. I think this means it should be possible to restore 5.3.2.1 via sp flash tool (or maybe another serial loader). If we can get the right files"
Is that the "Ready" you are saying means wait until fastboot?
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One thing I've noticed is that sometimes when the you try to issue fastboot commands in fastboot mode it doesn't register. But that doesn't mean you aren't in fastboot mode.
Get your command prompt ready (“ready" means that "fastboot" is in your present working directory)
Turn off your Kindle
Type "fastboot devices" (without quotes)
Turn your Kindle on
Hit enter to send fastboot command
Keep hitting UP arrow to bring up last command and keep hitting enter until your computer recognizes the Kindle. If it doesn't, start over and try again. When it does, then you can change your bootmode.
It WILL work, eventually. If it doesn't, the only other logical explanation is it's a driver issue.
Typically speaking (but not always), the only reason you should ever have to use a factory cable is if you killed your battery and you don't have enough juice to power the device. There are other reasons but they are extremely RARE.
And please forgive my frustration, but this is one of the simplest concepts to master. "Unbricking" your device shouldn't be this difficult...for anyone.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
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larmores said:
I notice in a post someone is seeing:
"Bricked mine too. It shows up as a USB COM port and spits out "READYREADYREADYREADY" until it disconnects itself. I think this means it should be possible to restore 5.3.2.1 via sp flash tool (or maybe another serial loader). If we can get the right files"
Is that the "Ready" you are saying means wait until fastboot?
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this is only for kindle fire 1 (2011)
there is a separate section for your device see
Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?
for correct forum link
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first of all thanks for the excellent rom.since im just trying out this new rom,im intending to change my rom back to modaco gr8 after trying out for some time.
But here's the trouble here.i always can't seem to access twrp through my kf.Each time what i did was i connect my device with USB to the pc and use kfu to reflash twrp to gain access.
But now with this gederom,my pc can't seems to detect my kf and it keeps saying driver is needed.
So what can i do now to once again gain access to twrp??
please please help me im really panic now.
chaukeng said:
first of all thanks for the excellent rom.since im just trying out this new rom,im intending to change my rom back to modaco gr8 after trying out for some time.
But here's the trouble here.i always can't seem to access twrp through my kf.Each time what i did was i connect my device with USB to the pc and use kfu to reflash twrp to gain access.
But now with this gederom,my pc can't seems to detect my kf and it keeps saying driver is needed.
So what can i do now to once again gain access to twrp??
please please help me im really panic now.
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I had to read this post a couple of times just to make sure I'm not going crazy. So you have been using the KFU to REFLASH recovery every time you want access to it?!
I'm not going to be nice and not say what I really want to say. But do yourself (and everyone here) a huge favor and thouroghly read this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
...before you do anything else on your Kindle and potentially do damage to your device. HINT: the problem isn't the rom
[Edit:] When you're done reading the above posted thread, read this one for good measure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19837228
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the link is broken.any way to read that?
i Doesn't know what im doing is wrong since no one replies to me in my local forum.
and also i flashed modaco gr8,uses it for around 1 month and its been working great.
But now i realise my mistakes now and any way to change this?
just want to reflash this to my modaco.thanks!
XDA Won't let me copy the full link for some reason.. Go to the General forum under stickies and select Kindle Fire for Beginners.
[Edit:] fixed try again
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sorry first one still can't open.
I know once i reboot my kf i have to either long press or press twice to get my switch into orange colour to get into recovery mode.
But since mine is not the fire triangle anymore (its an android doll on top of the 'kindle fire' logo.i doesn't know why mine is this version but i've read alot with this also ). i couldn't access recovery through the aforementioned method anymore.i tried to ask many people even natmile on facebook and i've got no confirmation from them until now.
i did do some readings including the one for the beginners and i do search for my problem on why i can't access to my recovery.But i just can't find an answer.really need your help.
chaukeng said:
sorry first one still can't open.
I know once i reboot my kf i have to either long press or press twice to get my switch into orange colour to get into recovery mode.
But since mine is not the fire triangle anymore (its an android doll on top of the 'kindle fire' logo.i doesn't know why mine is this version but i've read alot with this also ). i couldn't access recovery through the aforementioned method anymore.i tried to ask many people even natmile on facebook and i've got no confirmation from them until now.
i did do some readings including the one for the beginners and i do search for my problem on why i can't access to my recovery.But i just can't find an answer.really need your help.
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The "yellow triangle" logo is the FireFireFire bootloader (version 1.2). The "kindle fire" logo with android is also the FireFireFire bootloader (version 1.3). Recovery selection for both versions is the same, only the time span given for you to make the selection has been reduced in v1.3. My guess is that you are not pressing the power button at the right time to make the selection.
This is the thread for FFF v1.3...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1541043
In the first post, it gives you directions on how to make the recovery selection...
Recovery Selection - As the Kindle Fire boots up, the power button LED will change from bright green to a dim green. Once it changes to a dim green, press the power button again and release (repeat a few times to be sure). The LED will then change to an orange color indicating recovery selection and boot into recovery.
Personally, I keep my fingernail on the button and as soon as the reflection goes dim, I press/release several times. If you want to be absolutely sure, keep pressing/releasing until the LED goes orange. This always works for me without fail. If the LED goes orange and it doesn't get to recovery, something is wrong with your recovery.
As far as gedeROM goes, look in the notification area and make sure it says "Android debugging enabled" when you have it hooked up to your computer. If you still can't send it adb commands, then it's likely a device driver issue. Read the second post of the first link soupmagnet gave you.
chaukeng said:
But since mine is not the fire triangle anymore (its an android doll on top of the 'kindle fire' logo.i doesn't know why mine is this version but i've read alot with this also ). i couldn't access recovery through the aforementioned method anymore.
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That is a very important piece of information that would have been useful from the beginning. There is no reason for the new version of FireFireFire (Kindle fire logo w/android) to work any differently from the old one (yellow triangle) in regards to entering recovery.
Try reinstalling FireFireFire to see if that fixes the problem.
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sorry...i was too nervous and missed this...thanks for both of your help.i will try the above method and see whether it works.
and i can't reinstall firefirefire since my pc won't detect my kindle fire.and it now detects it as p1000 (samsung galaxy tab).
chaukeng said:
sorry...i was too nervous and missed this...thanks for both of your help.i will try the above method and see whether it works.
and i can't reinstall firefirefire since my pc won't detect my kindle fire.and it now detects it as p1000 (samsung galaxy tab).
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Try fastboot mode in KFU. Option 1, when it show <waiting for device> then connect the KF, hold down the power button untill it shut down, and hold button again to turn it on.
If you can somehow get to fastboot, try flash TWRP again.
Sine you can get in to FFF, I strongly believe that it's still alive.
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chaukeng said:
sorry...i was too nervous and missed this...thanks for both of your help.i will try the above method and see whether it works.
and i can't reinstall firefirefire since my pc won't detect my kindle fire.and it now detects it as p1000 (samsung galaxy tab).
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I think you need to go in to device manager and uninstall the drivers and reinstall the drivers . Try it out
i tried using kfu and use fastboot.but can't detect.
since gedeROM design to change our kf into galaxy tab,can i manually change and allows the pc to detect my kf as a kindle fire?Then probably i would have access to kfu.
btw i tried pressing the button but still couldn't access twrp through device.
You're in a pretty tricky spot. Apparently, the way GedeROM was set up, it is causing problems with adb connecting. But it all boils down to a driver issue. You need to somehow get into twrp to flash a different rom and see if it is the rom causing your original problem. But without access to recovery or USB debugging, I can't think of anything that will help you.
Try uninstalling and reinstalling your device drivers until you can get a connection long enough to change your bootmode to 5001 in order to get back into recovery.
You need to be able to get a solid connection with adb and fastboot to further troubleshoot your problem and it looks like you can't do that with the rom you're using.
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I have the same problem, loaded GedeROM got in fatboot, and now I am stuck.
okay.somehow i've managed to get USB mass storage working.But KFU still shows offline.
But then i found out if i ask the kfu to help me boot to recovery it may still works.But can i do this and get to recovery and flash back my modaco?
Or should i manually flash my twrp again?
Flash MoDaCo to see if that helps. If not, reflash twrp. If not still, reflash firefirefire.
very nervous...i flash twrp again and i get to boot into recovery.omg....now im restoring into my modaco backup...hope it works.
Btw my kfu status is now 'online'
thanks so much soupmagnet!
But what if my kf still can't access twrp,should i do everything from the start manually?
power butoon
chaukeng said:
first of all thanks for the excellent rom.since im just trying out this new rom,im intending to change my rom back to modaco gr8 after trying out for some time.
But here's the trouble here.i always can't seem to access twrp through my kf.Each time what i did was i connect my device with USB to the pc and use kfu to reflash twrp to gain access.
But now with this gederom,my pc can't seems to detect my kf and it keeps saying driver is needed.
So what can i do now to once again gain access to twrp??
please please help me im really panic now.
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start by powering your of, no need to connect anything ( USB) just make sure the from is in your of SD card wait for the yellow triangle any press several times with 3 sec intervals, until twrp shows up...hope this helps you...
ADB Not Working After GedeROM
I've been using the 28-04-2012 GedeROM all weekend, and it works fine, but I still haven't been able to get ADB working. I checked Android Debugging under Developer Options. On my PC, the KF only shows up in my Device Manager as a Disk Drive with the designation "Am", not as an ADB device, and the ADB Devices command doesn't show any devices attached. My computer thinks its an empty disk drive (no data). I have a regular Windows x86 PC. I try and try but I can't re-install any other driver to get the PC to recognize it.
Funny thing-- I tried recovering my stock system and data from TWRP (after factory wiping GedeROM), and it didn't work, I just get a dim lit screen on reboot. GedeROM re-installed ok, so I'm not too upset, just wondering why I can't go back.
I searched around on the lists but didn't see any idea that worked. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks- Roger
Roger Dives said:
I've been using the 28-04-2012 GedeROM all weekend, and it works fine, but I still haven't been able to get ADB working. I checked Android Debugging under Developer Options. On my PC, the KF only shows up in my Device Manager as a Disk Drive with the designation "Am", not as an ADB device, and the ADB Devices command doesn't show any devices attached. My computer thinks its an empty disk drive (no data). I have a regular Windows x86 PC. I try and try but I can't re-install any other driver to get the PC to recognize it.
Funny thing-- I tried recovering my stock system and data from TWRP (after factory wiping GedeROM), and it didn't work, I just get a dim lit screen on reboot. GedeROM re-installed ok, so I'm not too upset, just wondering why I can't go back.
I searched around on the lists but didn't see any idea that worked. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks- Roger
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You need to reinstall the drivers. Long explanation at this link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625356
ADB on GedeROM
Thanks for the advice Kinfauns, I'll read your article and try to reinstall the drivers again tonight. I did try over the weekend, checked the drivers, made sure they didn't change somehow, but the system wouldn't accept the drivers-- either "not better than what is already installed", or "can't find any drivers". My PC seems to recognize the KF as a disk drive, not as an ADB or Android device, so it's like the PC isn't even looking for my driver to be a suitable driver for the "Am" disk drive.
Thanks for your help!
Roger
I rooted my Kindle Fire about a month ago with KFU. Everything was fine until I turned it on one day and I got stuck at the Triangle screen. None of the reboot tricks work. The interesting thing which I think is what is stopping me from being able to successfully use other methods is that when I plug my Kindle Fire into my computer via usb, it connects, and then disconnects (the USB) about 2 seconds later. I've tried different ports, etc. Any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated. I've read over multiple things, but don't see a mention to the kindle being disconnected via usb so quickly, thus stopping me from being able to do anything.
Care to elaborate on what "reboot tricks" you've used?
What version of Windows are you using?
soupmagnet said:
Care to elaborate on what "reboot tricks" you've used?
What version of Windows are you using?
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I've tried the rebooting the Kindle while trying to reset the kindle to booting "normally" within the KFU. I've tried holding down the power button on a reset, then pushing it again until it is orange, none seem to work. I'm confident I could get it to work again if the kindle did not disconnect from my computer so quickly. By this I mean I hear the "usb chime" when I plug it in, then within seconds the disconnect chime plays. During the brief few seconds it is connected, it shows up on my devices list, but obviously when the usb disconnect chime plays, it disappears off of the device list.
edit: I'm using windows 7 Ultimate.
Can anyone help me? I may add that My Kindle Fire was originally rooted with the KFU and worked perfectly fine. I literally turned it on one day, and it got stuck at the triangle screen. The connection issue of it disconnecting so quickly is what is stopping me from fixing it I believe. Please help.
ErikV55 said:
Can anyone help me? I may add that My Kindle Fire was originally rooted with the KFU and worked perfectly fine. I literally turned it on one day, and it got stuck at the triangle screen. The connection issue of it disconnecting so quickly is what is stopping me from fixing it I believe. Please help.
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Read the first 3 posts here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
Figure out what device drivers are getting loaded when the connect "chimes" sound in Windows. If you confirm that they are correct based on the contents above, you must stop the temporary fastboot, set the bootmode to normal using fastboot, and restart the device.
I suspect you've got more issues than just getting stuck on the bootloader though... If you are getting disconnect tones in the bootloader, that means it's attempting to boot into something, but obviously unable to do so.
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Read the first 3 posts here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
Figure out what device drivers are getting loaded when the connect "chimes" sound in Windows. If you confirm that they are correct based on the contents above, you must stop the temporary fastboot, set the bootmode to normal using fastboot, and restart the device.
I suspect you've got more issues than just getting stuck on the bootloader though... If you are getting disconnect tones in the bootloader, that means it's attempting to boot into something, but obviously unable to do so.
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The disconnect tones are from my computer, the same tone when you unplug a usb (since the kindle is plugged in via usb) I can't change the bootmode because the usb disconnect chime happens literally 2 seconds later, and the kindle is disconnected, all the while the kindle is still on and showing the triangle screen.
ErikV55 said:
The disconnect tones are from my computer, the same tone when you unplug a usb (since the kindle is plugged in via usb) I can't change the bootmode because the usb disconnect chime happens literally 2 seconds later, and the kindle is disconnected, all the while the kindle is still on and showing the triangle screen.
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Have you checked to see what drivers are getting loaded? Do you know what device should appear in the device manager? Have you tried to stop the temporary fastboot countdown? Do you know how to stop the temporary fastboot countdown?
If you aren't willing to try out my suggestions, there's not much else I can do.
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Have you checked to see what drivers are getting loaded? Do you know what device should appear in the device manager? Have you tried to stop the temporary fastboot countdown? Do you know how to stop the temporary fastboot countdown?
If you aren't willing to try out my suggestions, there's not much else I can do.
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Yes to all those things. The device does indeed pop up in the device manager but only for the brief 2 second window before it disconnects. I've tried multiple usb ports on my pc with the same result. The kindle does not power off in any way when the it disconnects from the pc.
ErikV55 said:
Yes to all those things. The device does indeed pop up in the device manager but only for the brief 2 second window before it disconnects. I've tried multiple usb ports on my pc with the same result. The kindle does not power off in any way when the it disconnects from the pc.
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What is the device name that comes up?
What command did you send to stop the countdown?
What did it output as a result of the command?
What makes you think that it should power off when you disconnect from the PC?
kinfauns said:
What is the device name that comes up?
What command did you send to stop the countdown?
What did it output as a result of the command?
What makes you think that it should power off when you disconnect from the PC?
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I've tried to reset the bootmode via the KFU method recommended in the guide posted here (normal, 4000 and trying to reset when it says waiting for device) The device pops up in the device manager as an "unknown device" which may be a problem with the version of the drivers im DLing. I'm using KFU version 0.9.6
When I first DLed them it seemed as if the drivers were installing correctly, when I plugged in the Kindle is said drivers were being installed but it failed because the device disconnected after the 2 seconds.
Rapid disconnects are nothing unique, they're simply driver or USB problems. Any malfunctioning USB device will give you that same sequence. Anyways, it's difficult to get out of a boot-loop without ADB so let's try to get that USB working again.
First, do you have a bootloader (like FFF) or a recovery (like TWRP) loaded? I'm not sure the USB driver will work during boot without at least one of those installed.
Second, boot into TWRP, then try to fix the USB from the computer end. Uninstall the drivers, download a fresh batch, reinstall drivers, reboot. Use explorer to check %userprofile%\.android\adb_usb.ini and make sure 0x1949 is there. Also check Kindle Fire Utility\drivers\kindle\android_winusb.inf and make sure whatever hardware ID is showing up in device manager is in there.
BTW, what device IS showing in Device Manager after the disconnect? Use right click, scan for hardware changes.
Third, the USB cable or ports themselves may be at fault. Try a different cable, and try a different computer. Also, reboot often.
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Rapid disconnects are nothing unique, they're simply driver or USB problems. Any malfunctioning USB device will give you that same sequence. Anyways, it's difficult to get out of a boot-loop without ADB so let's try to get that USB working again.
First, do you have a bootloader (like FFF) or a recovery (like TWRP) loaded? I'm not sure the USB driver will work during boot without at least one of those installed.
Second, boot into TWRP, then try to fix the USB from the computer end. Uninstall the drivers, download a fresh batch, reinstall drivers, reboot. Use explorer to check %userprofile%\.android\adb_usb.ini and make sure 0x1949 is there. Also check Kindle Fire Utility\drivers\kindle\android_winusb.inf and make sure whatever hardware ID is showing up in device manager is in there.
BTW, what device IS showing in Device Manager after the disconnect? Use right click, scan for hardware changes.
Third, the USB cable or ports themselves may be at fault. Try a different cable, and try a different computer. Also, reboot often.
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Thanks for your response, I will go through these and report back when I get back home from class.
ok, now I have my kindle being recognized by my computer as "android phone" with the sub of "android adb interface." If I have read the guide correctly that means it is in fastboot mode. However when I open kfu it says the kindle is offline.
If someone would be willing to help me out through Skype I would gladly appreciate it. I'm really at a lose as to what to do at this point.
and no stupidly I do not have FFF or TWRP loaded, since I first rooted it when I was a super noob. The usb driver seems like it should be able to work according the the Kindle fire beginners guide, but KFU does not recognize the kindle even though my computer does.
I attempted to root my kindle fire and halfway through the rooting processes somehow the Kindle Fire got disconnected. I am now stuck at the splash screen that displays the white and orange Kindle Fire logo and it will not get past this screen. Nothing else happens its just the static logo. I went online and ordered a fast boot cable and attempted to fix it that way but it still will not work and remains on the static splash screen. The computer does not even seem to recognize that it's plugged in nor is it listed in the device manager. I have scoured countless forums trying to find a solution to unbrick my Kindle Fire. Any suggestions on how to get it back and working? I've even searched this forum countless times and cannot find anything that will work! Please help!
Were u using kfu?
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Were u using kfu?
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Yes, it was using the Kindle Fire Utility. Any way just to reinstall 6.3 and have it back to unrooted normalness?
If you broke the bootoader it just will not be that simple you will need firekit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038 .
Can your pc detect the kindle device via USB?
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Can your pc detect the kindle device via USB?
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The odd thing is that my desktop PC does not detect the kindle device via USB, but my laptop does. Any suggestions? Even if I plug it into my laptop it doesn't get past the Kindle Fire logo (white and orange) screen.
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If you broke the bootoader it just will not be that simple you will need firekit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038 .
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I tried the instructions and tried every single option that it gave me and the device is never detected. Any way to install drivers for the Kindle Fire on Ubuntu?
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The odd thing is that my desktop PC does not detect the kindle device via USB, but my laptop does. Any suggestions? Even if I plug it into my laptop it doesn't get past the Kindle Fire logo (white and orange) screen.
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As long as your laptop can detect..you are save... do the following and try:
1. Reboot your kindle and insert usb cable.
2. Start KFU on your PC
3. Once the Kindle Fire logo appear, at your laptop KFU, quickly hit "1" for Boot Menu, and then hit "1" again for Normal Boot.
Let me know if it works...
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As long as your laptop can detect..you are save... do the following and try:
1. Reboot your kindle and insert usb cable.
2. Start KFU on your PC
3. Once the Kindle Fire logo appear, at your laptop KFU, quickly hit "1" for Boot Menu, and then hit "1" again for Normal Boot.
Let me know if it works...
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I faced the same issue and I precisely had done what ataraxist has suggested.
On your laptop, you might also need to install the drivers which come along with KFU.
That is precisely what works unless something is broken.
Thanks to all that replied! I will be trying this tonight and will let you know if I am able to get it to work! Thanks again!
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ataraxist said:
As long as your laptop can detect..you are save... do the following and try:
1. Reboot your kindle and insert usb cable.
2. Start KFU on your PC
3. Once the Kindle Fire logo appear, at your laptop KFU, quickly hit "1" for Boot Menu, and then hit "1" again for Normal Boot.
Let me know if it works...
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I tried doing what you suggested, and all I receive is, " < waiting for device > ." Nothing else ever happens. Any other suggestions?
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I tried doing what you suggested, and all I receive is, " < waiting for device > ." Nothing else ever happens. Any other suggestions?
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Try it again, only this time when you get "waiting for device", hold the power button until it shuts off and start it up again. You may have to repeat the process until you have a custom bootloader installed.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh."
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Try it again, only this time when you get "waiting for device", hold the power button until it shuts off and start it up again. You may have to repeat the process until you have a custom bootloader installed.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh."
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Tried it for almost half an hour with it sitting and trying to reboot, no such luck. My laptop is running Windows 8, and it makes the "usb plugged in connection" sound but then it won't let me install the driver for it. I have the driver installed on my Windows 7 desktop, but the KF is not recognized as being plugged in by my desktop.
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Tried it for almost half an hour with it sitting and trying to reboot, no such luck. My laptop is running Windows 8, and it makes the "usb plugged in connection" sound but then it won't let me install the driver for it. I have the driver installed on my Windows 7 desktop, but the KF is not recognized as being plugged in by my desktop.
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Yeah, Windows 8 won't work. Boot a Linux LiveUSB and run SoupKit to eliminate Windows driver issues altogether.
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Thanks to all that replied! The Soupkit worked! Loaded Ubuntu 12.10 onto a flashdrive, downloaded Soupkit ran it, it took a few reboots but then it finally ran TWRP and I was able to wipe and install the 6.3.1 upload and all is working now! Thanks a ton once again!
I have read to a nausea thread after thread about fixing my bricked Kindle, unfortunately I cannot post in the development section since I am a big NOOB. I'm sure most have heard this a million times, and have read about it a million times but have I still have not a clue how to go about it.
If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
So story is downloaded KFU, installed drivers via KFU, plugged in Kindle, started option 2(ROOT w/ SU), it chugged away snagged at install FFFing, so I thought okay let me unplug and re do it, but now it is stuck at KF logo white/orange which many of you say is in fastboot mode. I cannot get the computer to recognize when connected, usually you hear a audible tone when connecting via usb, but nothing. Have tried reinstalling drivers again but they show they have already been installed. People say unistall but I cannot find the device to uninstall the drivers!! I have tried the unbrick util, but KF does not show nor on KFU. Thus I think Soupkit would be the same if it cannot see that KF is connected.
Another q, is even if I get it unbricked and use KFU will it still hang at FFF again...is it just dependent on computer or something, I don't understand why it works for some and not for others(causing them to use linux instead of windows?)
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You can still reboot to normal mode. Load KFU, and press 1, and then enter, and then 1 and then enter. This should reboot the kindle EVEN if it says its offline in KFU.
If that doesnt work, turn off the kindle, and as soon as you turn it back on, press 1 enter 1 enter in KFU.
Both these methods worked for me... but my KFU still hangs every time it enters fastbootmode!
jinhypen said:
I have read to a nausea thread after thread about fixing my bricked Kindle, unfortunately I cannot post in the development section since I am a big NOOB. I'm sure most have heard this a million times, and have read about it a million times but have I still have not a clue how to go about it.
If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
So story is downloaded KFU, installed drivers via KFU, plugged in Kindle, started option 2(ROOT w/ SU), it chugged away snagged at install FFFing, so I thought okay let me unplug and re do it, but now it is stuck at KF logo white/orange which many of you say is in fastboot mode. I cannot get the computer to recognize when connected, usually you hear a audible tone when connecting via usb, but nothing. Have tried reinstalling drivers again but they show they have already been installed. People say unistall but I cannot find the device to uninstall the drivers!! I have tried the unbrick util, but KF does not show nor on KFU. Thus I think Soupkit would be the same if it cannot see that KF is connected.
Another q, is even if I get it unbricked and use KFU will it still hang at FFF again...is it just dependent on computer or something, I don't understand why it works for some and not for others(causing them to use linux instead of windows?)
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first of all lets get this straight. KFU did not (what you call bricking) brick it. you did by taking on the challenge.
second does device manager show up with anything when you plug it in?
goldflame09 said:
first of all lets get this straight. KFU did not (what you call bricking) brick it. you did by taking on the challenge.
second does device manager show up with anything when you plug it in?
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Thanks for the replies guys, I tried the first solution of using KFU and option 1, however it just hangs and just says waiting for device/device not found. Goldflame you are correct, I did it myself, no one forced me LOL. The device does not show up when I plug it in. If I power down(hold power down for 15secs, and then plug it in the KF logo comes back up but remains nonresponsive.) Seems the computer doesn't know its connected so the two cannot communicate. I've installed drivers so don't know what the problem is, tried different usb ports as well. I am also using a non factory micro cable, IDK if that matters or not read other people ordering factory ones to help them.
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Thanks for the replies guys, I tried the first solution of using KFU and option 1, however it just hangs and just says waiting for device/device not found. Goldflame you are correct, I did it myself, no one forced me LOL. The device does not show up when I plug it in. If I power down(hold power down for 15secs, and then plug it in the KF logo comes back up but remains nonresponsive.) Seems the computer doesn't know its connected so the two cannot communicate. I've installed drivers so don't know what the problem is, tried different usb ports as well. I am also using a non factory micro cable, IDK if that matters or not read other people ordering factory ones to help them.
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ok well this is different from my case where it showed up as an unknown device in device manager. reboot your computer without the kindl plugged in and let me know if anything different happens when you plug in your kindle
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ok well this is different from my case where it showed up as an unknown device in device manager. reboot your computer without the kindl plugged in and let me know if anything different happens when you plug in your kindle
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Yes rebooted still reacts the same way. any other ideas? tia.
jinhypen said:
Yes rebooted still reacts the same way. any other ideas? tia.
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I have no guarantee that it will work but try to delete your .android folder.
Its located in c:/users/your user name/.android
Then plug in your kindle, open kfu and choose option 2 even if it says device offline
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goldflame09 said:
I have no guarantee that it will work but try to delete your .android folder.
Its located in c:/users/your user name/.android
Then plug in your kindle, open kfu and choose option 2 even if it says device offline
Sent from my Kindle Fire running CM10.1/SGT7
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TY you for being so responsive goldflame, but I have already done that as well...I researched quite bit before posting this..as I didn't wanna be "that" person. Still nothing works does anyone have anymore solutions for me?