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I have a kindle fire with no OS, it has TWRP recovery and I was trying to wipe android 4.0 from it and re install 6.2.2 but I accidentally deleted the OS and any hope of re installing it. I cannot communicate with the device whatsoever using kindle utility or Kindle fire unbricker. I played with the drivers for awhile in device manager to no avail. it currently sits in 'Disk Drives' as Amazon Kindle USB device but I cannot put anything on it because it it's showing up as a proper driver or w/e. when I turn it on I get what I believe is the firefirefire triangle and if I choose to I can access TWRP, but when I left it fully boot I get a black lighting. Any help is extremely appreciate. I did look around for a bit before posting my question and found nothing that fit my problem but if there is such a thread I'm sorry I posted an unnecessary one.
have you tried mounting your kindle in twrp if you can then just flash a new ROM and you should be good to go
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I thought I already tried that but I went back and fiddle with a few settings and got access to my kindle, I went looking for the kindle 6.2.2 stock rom and couldn't find a download, I need to find a stock download because brother plans on selling this kindle, I'm only helping because I was the one who rooted and put android 4.0 on there.
TLR; Where can I get kindle fire stock rom at?
One does not simply delete an entire OS.... ;~;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399072
Bacondroid said:
One does not simply delete an entire OS.... ;~;
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Lol one does simply delete an entire is. I made this same mistake and had to push a is to my kindle while in fastboot mode through adb. Took awhile for me to think of it but it finnally worked and I fixed it.
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OK, My command prompt can't find my kindle fire as listed devices. I really need help! Plus, there is no exclamation point (!) all it lists is the Android ADB thing. How do I get it to find the device
threed42 said:
OK, My command prompt can't find my kindle fire as listed devices. I really need help! Plus, there is no exclamation point (!) all it lists is the Android ADB thing. How do I get it to find the device
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This has literally nothing to do with the topic you posted in. Take a step back and do a little research before posting. You'll much likely be better off if you know what's going on.
I suggest you start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25884555
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This has literally nothing to do with the topic you posted in. Take a step back and do a little research before posting. You'll much likely be better off if you know what's going on.
I suggest you start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25884555
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I mean, I got there, but there is no OS installed on my kindle fire
Okay, I realize I tend to come off a little "jerky" sometimes, but I really am trying to help. When you hijack a thread that's several months old and post a problem that seemingly has nothing to do with the OP, only to later reveal that there is much more to your problem (even after being suggested to do it differently), it makes other people that would normally be willing to help, think twice about getting involved. Nobody wants to have to ask 50 different questions to get to the root of the problem. You need to realize that the people who would help, probably don't want to do more work than absolutely necessary. And you should be respectful of that if you want some quality assistance from the people who might be able to solve your problem.
So once again, and respectfully, I suggest you click on the link I gave you, read it, do any suggested research and follow the directions given in the post.
Hey I'm having the same problem. I tried to root my kinble fire and accidentilly wiped the stockos off it but I have TWRP on the device, however I am not able to mount the device using twrp to put a ROM on the device to boot to. Any help getting the device to be recognized by the computer and mounting it would be a great help and any other info about installing a ROM to my kindle would also be a big help.
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Hey I'm having the same problem. I tried to root my kinble fire and accidentilly wiped the stockos off it but I have TWRP on the device, however I am not able to mount the device using twrp to put a ROM on the device to boot to. Any help getting the device to be recognized by the computer and mounting it would be a great help and any other info about installing a ROM to my kindle would also be a big help.
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[Edit:] Have you looked into SoupKit?
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[Edit:] Have you looked into SoupKit?
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I actually figured everything out about 2 hours after my post. In order to get the Kindle recognized by my pc I had to change it over to USB composite device then I was able to load a ROM on it and I am now enjoying jelly bean 4.1 on the kindle now. I have not been able to restore the kindle os but I am assuming that if I look long enough for the kernal and firmware I will be able to restore it. Not that I have any plans to seeing as I have a dedicated android tablet now that does everything I want it and need to do anyways, I read on the kindle for like 3 months when it first came out, not worried about reading on it any more besides there's an app for it. Anyways thanks for the reply.
Hi, sorry if it is bad manners to post in threats months old but I am also having a similar problem with my kindle fire.
Today I spent hours rooting it and trying to get the google play store to work on it - all in a dangerously haphazard manner. It was really reckless of me.
Somewhere in the process I used KFU 0.9.9 after restoring to stock and re-rooting, then after a reboot the OS would't show up. it seemed like it loaded and everything but I couldn't see anything after it loaded past TWRP. I wiped system, and now am without an OS and only TWRP to use.
Some details:
Mounting works
Flashing stock is NOT WORKING. This is my main problem. I don't know any other method of restoring an OS; I do not know how sideloading with ADB works, or if that would help at all.
Much apologies in advanced for my juvenile-ty
thanks
DJLamontagneIII said:
have you tried mounting your kindle in twrp if you can then just flash a new ROM and you should be good to go
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I count believe I was forgetting to mount Thanks
I know this thread is old and i apologize if this is the wrong place for me to post.
I'm in a similar situation, no os can access twrp and mount but my computer wants me to format. What can I do at this point?
thanks
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I know this thread is old and i apologize if this is the wrong place for me to post.
I'm in a similar situation, no os can access twrp and mount but my computer wants me to format. What can I do at this point?
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figured it out formatted and was able to load rom and flash.
Thanks
No idea What I need to do
I have a kindle fire with no OS, it has TWRP recovery and I was trying to wipe android 4.0 from it and re install 6.2.2 but I accidentally deleted the OS and any hope of re installing it. I cannot communicate with the device whatsoever using kindle utility or Kindle fire unbricker. I played with the drivers for awhile in device manager to no avail. it currently sits in 'Disk Drives' as Amazon Kindle USB device but I cannot put anything on it because it it's showing up as a proper driver or w/e. when I turn it on I get what I believe is the firefirefire triangle and if I choose to I can access TWRP, but when I left it fully boot I get a black lighting. Any help is extremely appreciate. I did look around for a bit before posting my question and found nothing that fit my problem but if there is such a thread I'm sorry I posted an unnecessary one.
Csnoopy35 said:
I have a kindle fire with no OS, it has TWRP recovery and I was trying to wipe android 4.0 from it and re install 6.2.2 but I accidentally deleted the OS and any hope of re installing it. I cannot communicate with the device whatsoever using kindle utility or Kindle fire unbricker. I played with the drivers for awhile in device manager to no avail. it currently sits in 'Disk Drives' as Amazon Kindle USB device but I cannot put anything on it because it it's showing up as a proper driver or w/e. when I turn it on I get what I believe is the firefirefire triangle and if I choose to I can access TWRP, but when I left it fully boot I get a black lighting. Any help is extremely appreciate. I did look around for a bit before posting my question and found nothing that fit my problem but if there is such a thread I'm sorry I posted an unnecessary one.
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it's not broken, you have twrp,
don't use kfu or unbricker
what version of twrp?
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I have the newest version I think?
sd_shadow said:
it's not broken, you have twrp,
don't use kfu or unbricker
what version of twrp?
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Now I'm in an even worse position to further prove my dopeyness. :crying: I installed CM10 and GAPPs in the root of my KF2. Went to do the wipes as instructed and then I couldn't get those files or access my KF2 via ADB or USB and I was stuck in TWRP with no OS. I couldn't do a sideload ADB through TWRP or Terminal Emulator since they couldn't find the device. FYI I successfully installed the drivers by restarting my Win8 computer and going through without signing drivers, but the device still wouldn't show up anywhere.
After that nightmare, I shut my KF2 down to do some work and then when I started it back up again, I was stuck in the dreaded orange Kindle Fire bootloop and I can't get into TWRP, ADB or anything else.
Any thoughts?
Re: I cannot get Boot Status 4000 in KFU and I can't install TWRP & I've tried EVERYT
KFU?
Do you have a Kindle Fire 2 (this is the kf2 forum)? KFU only works on the KF1.
Time to start reading. Too many people doing things like this lately..
Don't use ANYTHING made for the KF1 on the KF2!
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mindmajick said:
KFU?
Do you have a Kindle Fire 2 (this is the kf2 forum)? KFU only works on the KF1.
Time to start reading. Too many people doing things like this lately..
Don't use ANYTHING made for the KF1 on the KF2!
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Thanks!! I didn't realize. I also could swear that a KF2 thread lead me to KFU. Either way, what's the best method to get TWRP on my KF2. I love Jelly Beans. BTW I was able to install GAPPs with KFU without a problem. I just can't get a recovery on it.
I'm a dope. I installed the TweezerMod.apk and I have TWRP.
Thanks again for showing me the light. :good:
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jjdavola said:
I'm a dope. I installed the TweezerMod.apk and I have TWRP.
Thanks again for showing me the light. :good:
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Lol. Glad to help. I was going to point you there next.
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Now I'm in an even worse position to further prove my dopeyness. :crying: I installed CM10 and GAPPs in the root of my KF2. Went to do the wipes as instructed and then I couldn't get those files or access my KF2 via ADB or USB and I was stuck in TWRP with no OS. I couldn't do a sideload ADB through TWRP or Terminal Emulator since they couldn't find the device. FYI I successfully installed the drivers by restarting my Win8 computer and going through without signing drivers, but the device still wouldn't show up anywhere.
After that nightmare, I shut my KF2 down to do some work and then when I started it back up again, I was stuck in the dreaded orange Kindle Fire bootloop and I can't get into TWRP, ADB or anything else.
Any thoughts?
I change the OP accordingly.
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Now I'm in an even worse position to further prove my dopeyness. :crying: I installed CM10 and GAPPs in the root of my KF2. Went to do the wipes as instructed and then I couldn't get those files or access my KF2 via ADB or USB and I was stuck in TWRP with no OS. I couldn't do a sideload ADB through TWRP or Terminal Emulator since they couldn't find the device. FYI I successfully installed the drivers by restarting my Win8 computer and going through without signing drivers, but the device still wouldn't show up anywhere.
After that nightmare, I shut my KF2 down to do some work and then when I started it back up again, I was stuck in the dreaded orange Kindle Fire bootloop and I can't get into TWRP, ADB or anything else.
Any thoughts?
I change the OP accordingly.
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Yes. If you don't have a fastboot cable.. Get one. You'll need it to restore back to stock.
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mindmajick said:
Yes. If you don't have a fastboot cable.. Get one. You'll need it to restore back to stock.
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I actually have two of the OEM cables. What do I need to do with them?
Thanks again!
jjdavola said:
I actually have two of the OEM cables. What do I need to do with them?
Thanks again!
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Its a fast boot cable? Dude- you need to read like EVERYTHING in the dev section here. There is a thread on recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035047
And here is a tool that can help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
And PLEASE.. once you have recovered your device READ everything in the kf2 and kfhd forums. Use the xda app if that's easier, but read it all. I promise it'll help.
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Its a fast boot cable? Dude- you need to read like EVERYTHING in the dev section here. There is a thread on recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035047
And here is a tool that can help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
And PLEASE.. once you have recovered your device READ everything in the kf2 and kfhd forums. Use the xda app if that's easier, but read it all. I promise it'll help.
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The original cables that came with the KF2 are not the same as fastboot cables? I thought I read that.
jjdavola said:
The original cables that came with the KF2 are not the same as fastboot cables? I thought I read that.
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No. They are not.
Here is a legitimate source with fast shipping:
http://mobility.forumsee.com/a/m/s/p12-9168-063526--the-best-kindle-fire-factory-cable-period.html
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mindmajick said:
No. They are not.
Here is a legitimate source with fast shipping:
http://mobility.forumsee.com/a/m/s/p12-9168-063526--the-best-kindle-fire-factory-cable-period.html
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Thanks. I guess I'll order one.
Before I do that, is there anything else that can be done without getting the cable? Believe me, I searched and read everything I could find on the problem, but since I can't get into ADB or TWRP due to the lovely bootloop (and no OS), my options look very limited.
The super sad part is my KF2 was working great for around 1/2 hour, but I got greedy and wanted JB.
BTW if it might be my only hope, is there an easy way to disable Android SDK as pointed out in the First Aide thread since uninstalling seems like a pain?
Thanks again!
jjdavola said:
Thanks. I guess I'll order one.
Before I do that, is there anything else that can be done without getting the cable? Believe me, I searched and read everything I could find on the problem, but since I can't get into ADB or TWRP due to the lovely bootloop (and no OS), my options look very limited.
The super sad part is my KF2 was working great for around 1/2 hour, but I got greedy and wanted JB.
BTW if it might be my only hope, is there an easy way to disable Android SDK as pointed out in the First Aide thread since uninstalling seems like a pain?
Thanks again!
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Your only choice left is to get the fastboot cable. No Adb, recovery OR ROM....
Not sure why you need to disable the SDK or what to do, since I've never used it on windows. I just use the files I need (adb and fastboot) and installed the drivers specific to this device. I've only used the SDK on Linux
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Your only choice left is to get the fastboot cable. No Adb, recovery OR ROM....
Not sure why you need to disable the SDK or what to do, since I've never used it on windows. I just use the files I need (adb and fastboot) and installed the drivers specific to this device. I've only used the SDK on Linux
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Thanks. I figured, but I could dream. To quote the First Aide link you provided:
To keep your Kindle safe, we have integrated this feature into our software, You do not need any command line knowledge, just as simple as 1, 2, and 3.
Prerequisites for the Recover Options:
1. Install The Latest Version Of Java SE: Java SE Development Kit 7u13
2. Android SDK Must Be Disabled Or Removed
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So are you saying I don't need to do that?
Thanks again for your help and patience. I really appreciate it.
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Thanks. I figured, but I could dream. To quote the First Aide link you provided:
So are you saying I don't need to do that?
Thanks again for your help and patience. I really appreciate it.
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I don't know. Ask in the thread. The OP likes to help and communicates way more clearly than me. I'm sure he can tell you how to disable or remove it.
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The only thing I can do is get the device status to go online. It's recognizable on my computer devices. But I can't open it. Only right click. Iv tried fast boot. Iv tried installing twrp manually. But I always get stuck at waiting for device. When the Kindle reboots reconnects and disconnects and then reconnects. But all I see is the kindle fire logo. It can sit there for hours like that. Iv tried Soupkit. But that didn't work because it said the device was offline even it actually wasn't. Iv tried everything unless someone has an idea. It has no OS to boot to. So thats the reason. It must be. I void the warranty obviously by rooting. But I'm not here for admitting I did a stupid move of actually rooting when you dont know what your doing. If someone can leave a suggestion. I'd appreciate the suggestion. thanks
nobleman221 said:
The only thing I can do is get the device status to go online. It's recognizable on my computer devices. But I can't open it. Only right click. Iv tried fast boot. Iv tried installing twrp manually. But I always get stuck at waiting for device. When the Kindle reboots reconnects and disconnects and then reconnects. But all I see is the kindle fire logo. It can sit there for hours like that. Iv tried Soupkit. But that didn't work because it said the device was offline even it actually wasn't. Iv tried everything unless someone has an idea. It has no OS to boot to. So thats the reason. It must be. I void the warranty obviously by rooting. But I'm not here for admitting I did a stupid move of actually rooting when you dont know what your doing. If someone can leave a suggestion. I'd appreciate the suggestion. thanks
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Does your Kindle Fire logo stay brightly lit or at any point does it flash and/or go dim?
soupmagnet said:
Does your Kindle Fire logo stay brightly lit or at any point does it flash and/or go dim?
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brightly lit
nobleman221 said:
brightly lit
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Okay, are you using a Linux VM, LiveUSB or full normal Linux install on your PC?
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Okay, are you using a Linux VM, LiveUSB or full normal Linux install on your PC?
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full normal linux, Ubuntu 12.10`
nobleman221 said:
full normal linux, Ubuntu 12.10`
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Are you using a USB 3.0 port?
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Are you using a USB 3.0 port?
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Noob question how do you tell
nobleman221 said:
Noob question how do you tell
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How old is your computer?
In the SoupKit Utility, choose the option to install FireFireFire, whether it says online or not, and follow the instructions to see if that get's you anywhere.
nobleman221 said:
Noob question how do you tell
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If you have to ask then 99% likely you don't have one.
If you bought your computer in the last 6 months then maybe.
soupmagnet said:
How old is your computer?
In the SoupKit Utility, choose the option to install FireFireFire, whether it says online or not, and follow the instructions to see if that get's you anywhere.
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Acer Aspire 5742. 3 years old.
nobleman221 said:
Acer Aspire 5742. 3 years old.
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Nope. No way to possibly have a USB 3 port on that.
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Nope. No way to possibly have a USB 3 port on that.
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So Is my kindle gone for good?
nobleman221 said:
So Is my kindle gone for good?
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No. Did you follow the instructions I gave you previously?
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In the SoupKit Utility, choose the option to install FireFireFire, whether it says online or not, and follow the instructions to see if that get's you anywhere.
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Ok, Im able to get the ADB device status to online in Soupkit. But where do I a start from exactly. do i got to bootmenu or what.
nobleman221 said:
Ok, Im able to get the ADB device status to online in Soupkit. But where do I a start from exactly. do i got to bootmenu or what.
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Install menu > install TWRP...or COTR...your choice.
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The kindle status is online. Should the kindle be off or not. Also when I run twrp install on the terminal. Its running nothing but words. How long does this take. Also do I need WiFi while doing this.
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nobleman221 said:
The kindle status is online. Should the kindle be off or not. Also when I run twrp install on the terminal. Its running nothing but words. How long does this take. Also do I need WiFi while doing this.
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"It's running nothing but words." Hmm...interesting.
You have to understand that I cannot see your device and I definitely can't see these "words" you're talking about. I have no idea what you've done and you still haven't told me whether you understood the instructions I gave you to install FFF or whether or not you succeeded in doing so. So unless you are able to provide me some usable information, we're just going to go around in circles here.
Aside from that, ADB is not going to do you any good until you get TWRP installed. You won't get TWRP installed until you follow the instructions I gave you to get FireFireFire installed. In case you missed it...for the second time...I'll try to explain it a little better.
If you had read the SoupKit thread, you would find that the stock bootloader doesn't work like it should in regards to accepting fastboot commands. The command "fastboot devices" doesn't work, so the SoupKit, will always say "Device Offline". Other fastboot commands will work, but you have to enter the command, turn the device off (hold power button for 10 seconds), then turn it back on. I also explained in the SoupKit thread (and here...twice), that if you have the stock bootloader installed and you get "Device Offline", to choose an option anyway and follow the instructions it gives you (which will be to turn the device off, then back on, etc).
Now, considering you have not given me any information regarding the success or failure of those instructions, I'll have to assume you either didn't read or you didn't understand them. That being said, let's go back and try it again.
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"It's running nothing but words." Hmm...interesting.
You have to understand that I cannot see your device and I definitely can't see these "words" you're talking about. I have no idea what you've done and you still haven't told me whether you understood the instructions I gave you to install FFF or whether or not you succeeded in doing so. So unless you are able to provide me some usable information, we're just going to go around in circles here.
Aside from that, ADB is not going to do you any good until you get TWRP installed. You won't get TWRP installed until you follow the instructions I gave you to get FireFireFire installed. In case you missed it...for the second time...I'll try to explain it a little better.
If you had read the SoupKit thread, you would find that the stock bootloader doesn't work like it should in regards to accepting fastboot commands. The command "fastboot devices" doesn't work, so the SoupKit, will always say "Device Offline". Other fastboot commands will work, but you have to enter the command, turn the device off (hold power button for 10 seconds), then turn it back on. I also explained in the SoupKit thread (and here...twice), that if you have the stock bootloader installed and you get "Device Offline", to choose an option anyway and follow the instructions it gives you (which will be to turn the device off, then back on, etc).
Now, considering you have not given me any information regarding the success or failure of those instructions, I'll have to assume you either didn't read or you didn't understand them. That being said, let's go back and try it again.
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i did read the instructions. But the terminal runs a bunch of commands rapidly so fast I cant read it. I have my WiFi turned on and when I enter the command to install TWRP the terminal window just runs and that's the end of it, it runs in an endless loop jumbled words. My Kindle fire connects making 3 connect/disconnect sounds when plugged in my computer. And Still is stuck at the boot logo with no signs of change.
nobleman221 said:
i did read the instructions. But the terminal runs a bunch of commands rapidly so fast I cant read it. I have my WiFi turned on and when I enter the command to install TWRP the terminal window just runs and that's the end of it, it runs in an endless loop jumbled words. My Kindle fire connects making 3 connect/disconnect sounds when plugged in my computer. And Still is stuck at the boot logo with no signs of change.
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You can scroll up through the terminal to get the outputs of the previous commands. Regardless, if you ran the option to install FireFireFire, it would sit at "waiting for device" until you shut the device down and turn it back on.
soupmagnet said:
You can scroll up through the terminal to get the outputs of the previous commands. Regardless, if you ran the option to install FireFireFire, it would sit at "waiting for device" until you shut the device down and turn it back on.
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"Your shell is either missing or corrupt shell making it impossible to change from the inside of the system your \nshell must be installed properly before you can proceed any further, the only way to do this is firefirefire." Is what was being spammed in the terminal. I couldent copy and paste the the thing because everytime I clicked inside the terminal the instructions dissappeared.
Hello everyone...
I've been reading all the threads on this forum for a few months, but I couldn't find an concrete and final answer to this problem:
I have a Kindle Fire 7'' 2nd Generation, and after rooting and installing ICS ( with KF First Aide) i noticed that my wallpaper was flashing and the notification bar was disappearing. I tried to fix it but suddenly the RED TRIANGLE ( with exclamation point inside) appeared and looks like this:
( the triangle)
"Your Kindle device cannot boot.
You can reset your device to Factory defaults to fix this issue (all data will be deleted from the device).
<Menu options>
To reboot your device press and hold the power button for 4 seconds and release.
To reset to Factory Defaults, press the power button 5 times in succession"
None of those options work, and when I connect the USB cable to my PC nothing happens.
Is there someone who knows how can I fix it, but please... explain from the scratch because I am a total beginner. ( I rooted it only by following instructions for noobs, step by step)
I would be very thankful.
BTW I don't have a Factory Cable and if I have to buy one it would take about 40 days, and if it is possible to make one- I also don't know how.
You will need a fastboot/factory cable, here's a life o on how to make one, there's one on this forum as well but I knew where this was listed in the FAQs thread here so I used it. http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-labs/146492-how-why-make-your-own-motorola-factory-cable.html
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Why would buying a cable take 40 days? I bought one off ebay for £3 and had it within 2 days. It was easier than making my own, and i have a soldering iron.
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chronicfathead said:
Why would buying a cable take 40 days? I bought one off ebay for £3 and had it within 2 days. It was easier than making my own, and i have a soldering iron.
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Only one sent from China could possibly take that long. Not sure what you're getting at...
LinearEquation said:
Only one sent from China could possibly take that long. Not sure what you're getting at...
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Buying one should be quick and easy. You only have to look in the forum to see lots of posts of people struggling with the KF2, and how often a Factory Cable is required.
It should be a recommendation that you get the cable before doing anything.
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chronicfathead said:
Buying one should be quick and easy. You only have to look in the forum to see lots of posts of people struggling with the KF2, and how often a Factory Cable is required.
It should be a recommendation that you get the cable before doing anything.
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Actually the tutorials for 2nd bootloader/TWRP for Kindle's of all kinds do suggest that you grt a fastboot cord. Show me one that does not. It falls on the person doing the modding to go ahead and read and maybe do a little bit of research first don't you think?
Edit: The problem is some tutorials failed to update when the firmware was patched creating many bootloops if the firmware was not downgraded to 7.2.3 or 7.3.0 first. Still warnings always exhisted to backup and get a fastboot cord.
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LinearEquation said:
Actually the tutorials for 2nd bootloader/TWRP for Kindle's of all kinds do suggest that you grt a fastboot cord. Show me one that does not. It falls on the person doing the modding to go ahead and read and maybe do a little bit of research first don't you think?
Edit: The problem is some tutorials failed to update when the firmware was patched creating many bootloops if the firmware was not downgraded to 7.2.3 or 7.3.0 first. Still warnings always exhisted to backup and get a fastboot cord.
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Hey, thanks for the advice
I recovered ( unbricked) my Kinde 2gen and it's working now.. but how can I root it now and instal ICS or JB on it?
I did it once on the same device using KF First Aide ( the one with 45 options) but now it cannot gain root access... why?
So:
1. How to gain root access?
2. How to instal android ICS or Jelly Bean on it, but with noobs description please
Thank you
idam_cuco said:
Hey, thanks for the advice
I recovered ( unbricked) my Kinde 2gen and it's working now.. but how can I root it now and instal ICS or JB on it?
I did it once on the same device using KF First Aide ( the one with 45 options) but now it cannot gain root access... why?
So:
1. How to gain root access?
2. How to instal android ICS or Jelly Bean on it, but with noobs description please
Thank you
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Glad your tablet is working.
So first you want to go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 and download "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31: [Improved Root-Method by Ariel Berkman]" There is a of stuff in that post but v31 was an update to the OP so trust that it is correct. You will download and run the bat and root your KF2.
Now to get a custom ROM you first need to install a 2nd bootloader and TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) The best thing you can do is read and ask if needed so you don't brick your Kindle.
Here is Hashcodes thread on how to install a 2nd bootloader and TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100963
Here is Hascodes thread on getting the custom ROM put on your KF2 using ADB commands http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100963
Here is a list of custom ROM's for KF2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2462878
Make sure to not use anything not intended specifically for the Kindle Fire 2 (otter) or you may hard brick your Kindle.
idam_cuco said:
Hey, thanks for the advice
I recovered ( unbricked) my Kinde 2gen and it's working now.. but how can I root it now and instal ICS or JB on it?
I did it once on the same device using KF First Aide ( the one with 45 options) but now it cannot gain root access... why?
So:
1. How to gain root access?
2. How to instal android ICS or Jelly Bean on it, but with noobs description please
Thank you
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Can you post on how you got it unbricked from the screen you were talking about. I have the same problem but can't seem to fix it. Thanks if you could do that.
crt2389 said:
Can you post on how you got it unbricked from the screen you were talking about. I have the same problem but can't seem to fix it. Thanks if you could do that.
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Plug your fastboot cable in. Then run the KFFirstAide.
And to all you toilers, first you flash 10.2.4 bootloader, and then boot up and install the Alien Box (Tweezermod), and then you get second bootloader. Instructions to thank Hashcode or FMkilo (or whichever the guy is).
crt2389 said:
Can you post on how you got it unbricked from the screen you were talking about. I have the same problem but can't seem to fix it. Thanks if you could do that.
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Hey, sorry for the late reply...
Well first install the KFFirstAide ( the program with 40+ options ). You can find it easy here.
Now, you need to have factory cable. Turn off your Kindle, plug the factory cable and turn the Kindle On. You should see your Kindle in Fastboot status now, showing green and red light circles.
Next, start the KFFirstAide and run option 1 or 2, and when you get to the question "would you like us to switch your Kindle into Fastboot status" you should answer NO, because you already are into fastboot.
Then, just let the program do it's magic and you'll have your Kindle in it's original version of Android ( the Amazon version).
I hope this helps, let me know what you did
Cheers!
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idam_cuco said:
Hey, sorry for the late reply...
Well first install the KFFirstAide ( the program with 40+ options ). You can find it easy here.
Now, you need to have factory cable. Turn off your Kindle, plug the factory cable and turn the Kindle On. You should see your Kindle in Fastboot status now, showing green and red light circles.
Next, start the KFFirstAide and run option 1 or 2, and when you get to the question "would you like us to switch your Kindle into Fastboot status" you should answer NO, because you already are into fastboot.
Then, just let the program do it's magic and you'll have your Kindle in it's original version of Android ( the Amazon version).
I hope this helps, let me know what you did
Cheers!
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I did exactly what you said and was stuck at <waiting for device> ???????
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I did exactly what you said and was stuck at <waiting for device> ???????
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It's a pain in the ass sometimes...
When you connect it with the factory cable, does it show the Fastboot on the screen? If yes, make sure you answer the questions correctly from the KF First Aide program, for example if it asks you do you have the Kindle Fire 2 gen?
But if it cannot recognize the device at all and it shows "waiting for device" for the whole time, I really don't know what can you do, except disconnect and connect again...
Maybe you could send me photos of how it looks the screen after every step you make including the questions when you run the KF First Aide?
You can send it to my mail: [email protected] | no tricks, just wanna try to help |
I had that problem and I know how awful it is
Good luck!
I followed the AFTV guide to a T. Flashed 51.1.4.0, had the boot menu, CWM and everything was golden. Pushed 51.1.5.3 to the SD, rebooted to CWM, flashed, now stuck in a loop. I cant even connect to it with the adb connect command. Am I screwed? Is this thing done? I dont understand. It doesnt even show the boot menu anymore. Just straight to the looping firetv logo. Was i supposed to reflash the boot menu after installing prerooted 51.1.4.0? This sucks if it's done for.....
Have a look here:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-unbrick-and-prevent-bricking-an-amazon-fire-tv/
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Have a look here:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-unbrick-and-prevent-bricking-an-amazon-fire-tv/
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Thanks man. Hopefully one of those methods works. I've been at this for 4 hours carefully working my way through every single step. The highest high of the one last flash to go, turning into the gut wrenching sickness of a boot loop is too much for tonight and I'll try tomorrow.
On a side note: who runs that site? Guy is a God and needs a golden fire TV sent to him.
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On a side note: who runs that site? Guy is a God and needs a golden fire TV sent to him.
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LOL! Glad you're finding the site useful. Sorry you ran into issues, but if you unlocked your bootloader already, then you should be able to recover. Follow the guide Calibaan linked.
Maybe I should write a "Hello, I'm Elias" post to put a face to my work.
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LOL! Glad you're finding the site useful. Sorry you ran into issues, but if you unlocked your bootloader already, then you should be able to recover. Follow the guide Calibaan linked.
Maybe I should write a "Hello, I'm Elias" post to put a face to my work.
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Yea bootloader is unlocked. I was literally at the step of flashing the newest prerooted version when it happened. So, if I get past the bootloop, which step should I continue with?
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Yea bootloader is unlocked. I was literally at the step of flashing the newest prerooted version when it happened. So, if I get past the bootloop, which step should I continue with?
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Once you get into recovery, you should follow the "Resetting with Recovery Mode" section found here: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-unbrick-and-prevent-bricking-an-amazon-fire-tv/#toc3.2
Some of the steps will likely be redundant and unnecessary, but it ensures everything is in a good state to proceed. Most likely something went wrong when you installed the boot menu, so be sure to verify the boot menu is working by using it to enter recovery mode BEFORE flashing the 51.1.5.3 ROM.
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Once you get into recovery, you should follow the "Resetting with Recovery Mode" section found here: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-unbrick-and-prevent-bricking-an-amazon-fire-tv/#toc3.2
Some of the steps will likely be redundant and unnecessary, but it ensures everything is in a good state to proceed. Most likely something went wrong when you installed the boot menu, so be sure to verify the boot menu is working by using it to enter recovery mode BEFORE flashing the 51.1.5.3 ROM.
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Thank you. I'm perfectly fine redoing all the steps no matter how redundant. I just want to make sure it's OK to reflash some of the stuff without first deleting the old. Will it just overwrite?
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Thank you. I'm perfectly fine redoing all the steps no matter how redundant. I just want to make sure it's OK to reflash some of the stuff without first deleting the old. Will it just overwrite?
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Yes, it's alright to re-flash anything. You should manually delete any files you "pushed" to the Fire TV and re-push them to ensure a corrupted file wasn't the cause of the boot loop. (You don't want to use the same corrupted file when you re-do things.)
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Yes, it's alright to re-flash anything. You should manually delete any files you "pushed" to the Fire TV and re-push them to ensure a corrupted file wasn't the cause of the boot loop. (You don't want to use the same corrupted file when you re-do things.)
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doesnt matter. just tried to fastboot and it isnt detecting any. I know the bootloader was unlocked. I did the adb shell command and it showed unlocked bootloader. WTF happened? EVERYTHING was followed.
OK tried just fastboot device minus the "s" and it's just waiting on device.
It's dead. Isn't it?
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!! Keyboard trick worked! It didnt work last night, but hitting the keys in quick succession finally made it boot into recovery!!!! What is the BEST way to proceed now that I'm here. I cannot eff this up!
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doesnt matter. just tried to fastboot and it isnt detecting any. I know the bootloader was unlocked. I did the adb shell command and it showed unlocked bootloader. WTF happened? EVERYTHING was followed.
OK tried just fastboot device minus the "s" and it's just waiting on device.
It's dead. Isn't it?
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The Fire TV will still connect via fastboot even if the bootloader is locked. You just can't flash anything if the bootloader is locked.
While it's powered off, connect it to your PC using the A-to-A USB cable. Then plug in the Fire TV power. When it powers on, see if it's stuck on the white Amazon logo. If it is, then you're in fastboot mode, which means it's just an issue with PC drivers. If it's still doing a boot loop, then it's either too far damaged, or there's something wrong with your USB cable/USB port. As for PC drivers, I don't have an exact driver to tell you to use because, at the time I tried many and am not sure which one ultimately worked. It's something I;ve been meaning to figure out.
When the Fire TV detects power coming in through the USB port while it's booting, it enters fastboot mode (indicated by the stuck white Amazon logo).
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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!! Keyboard trick worked! It didnt work last night, but hitting the keys in quick succession finally made it boot into recovery!!!! What is the BEST way to proceed now that I'm here. I cannot eff this up!
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If you're in recovery, install 51.1.4.0 and then proceed with the guide I linked.
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The Fire TV will still connect via fastboot even if the bootloader is locked. You just can't flash anything if the bootloader is locked.
While it's powered off, connect it to your PC using the A-to-A USB cable. Then plug in the Fire TV power. When it powers on, see if it's stuck on the white Amazon logo. If it is, then you're in fastboot mode, which means it's just an issue with PC drivers. If it's still doing a boot loop, then it's either too far damaged, or there's something wrong with your USB cable/USB port. As for PC drivers, I don't have an exact driver to tell you to use because, at the time I tried many and am not sure which one ultimately worked. It's something I;ve been meaning to figure out.
When the Fire TV detects power coming in through the USB port while it's booting, it enters fastboot mode (indicated by the stuck white Amazon logo).
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If you're in recovery, install 51.1.4.0 and then proceed with the guide I linked.
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THANK YOU! While doing the keyboard trick there were a couple of times it stuck on the static amazon logo so it must have detected that, but 4 or 5 times connecting to my computer trying to fastboot it did not. I have to go to the Zoo right now, but will continue this later. Just one more question: As long as I'm now in recovery, I should be able to recover. Right? I already went out and bought another rootable FTV, but if this one is saved I can just go return that one.
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THANK YOU! While doing the keyboard trick there were a couple of times it stuck on the static amazon logo so it must have detected that, but 4 or 5 times connecting to my computer trying to fastboot it did not. I have to go to the Zoo right now, but will continue this later. Just one more question: As long as I'm now in recovery, I should be able to recover. Right? I already went out and bought another rootable FTV, but if this one is saved I can just go return that one.
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I cant' say for sure, but if you're in recovery, there is a very good chance you'll get it back to full working condition.
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I cant' say for sure, but if you're in recovery, there is a very good chance you'll get it back to full working condition.
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So, should I be using the ip shown as "current ip address in CWM" for ADB or the one I had written down from when it was working?
Nevermind. Cannot connect to either IP from adb
lol. I'm dumb. Gotta connect the ethernet.
.....flashed 51.1.4.0 annnnnnnddddd boot loop again gaaaahhhhhhhhhh. Help me fix AFTVNews and I will make a nice donation to you
BOOTED!!!!
AND.... On latest rooted version. Thanks for bearing with me through that emotional roller coaster of despair and hope. None of this would be possible without AFTVNews collecting all of the information into one place and all of the others who put so much work into this like rbox. Round of beers going out to those two via donation. Thank you!
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I cant' say for sure, but if you're in recovery, there is a very good chance you'll get it back to full working condition.
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Any suggestions?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/fire-tv-boots-white-amazon-logo-screen-t3139511
supremekizzle,
Glad it worked out for you.:good:
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So, should I be using the ip shown as "current ip address in CWM" for ADB or the one I had written down from when it was working?
Nevermind. Cannot connect to either IP from adb
lol. I'm dumb. Gotta connect the ethernet.
.....flashed 51.1.4.0 annnnnnnddddd boot loop again gaaaahhhhhhhhhh. Help me fix AFTVNews and I will make a nice donation to you
BOOTED!!!!
AND.... On latest rooted version. Thanks for bearing with me through that emotional roller coaster of despair and hope. None of this would be possible without AFTVNews collecting all of the information into one place and all of the others who put so much work into this like rbox. Round of beers going out to those two via donation. Thank you!
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Glad it all worked out and glad I could help!
For future reference, when you edit a post, it doesn;t trigger XDA to send out a notification to the user you're quoting (me). That's why I didn't respond to your last message until now (when I manually checked it). Post a reply and use the '@' symbol (like this: @supremekizzle ) to ensure the user gets notified.