TWRP recovery hangs - Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have successfully rooted my Fire but would like to replace CWM with TWRP as the recovery image. However, when I install TWRP and boot to recovery mode, everything just hangs. The FFF screen says "Booting..." at the bottom but nothing happens (I've let it sit for at least 5 minutes to make sure I wasn't just being impatient). I can reboot, reflash CWM, and everything works just fine.
Here are some details:
Rooted Kindle Fire v 6.3.1
FFF 1.4
Ubuntu Linux - I can successfully adb and fastboot into the device.
CWM works fine.
While it is hanging, I can no longer access it via fastboot but also can't access via adb. Hard reset required to reboot.
Using latest TWRP (2.2.0) from here: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/79
I've also tried TWRP 2.0 from some long-lost forum posting somewhere but still no luck
I've tried re-flashing FFF after flashing TWRP as mentioned in the forum link below
Every Kindle Fire guide that I've seen seems to use TWRP so I can't imagine it's a hardware issue. I found a similar problem in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408056 but it was posted in the General forum. I figure my question belongs in this forum. Excuse me if the cross-post is inappropriate.
Does anyone have an idea what is going on? I've been searching for hours with no luck.

whollycow said:
I have successfully rooted my Fire but would like to replace CWM with TWRP as the recovery image. However, when I install TWRP and boot to recovery mode, everything just hangs. The FFF screen says "Booting..." at the bottom but nothing happens (I've let it sit for at least 5 minutes to make sure I wasn't just being impatient). I can reboot, reflash CWM, and everything works just fine.
Here are some details:
Rooted Kindle Fire v 6.3.1
FFF 1.4
Ubuntu Linux - I can successfully adb and fastboot into the device.
CWM works fine.
While it is hanging, I can no longer access it via fastboot but also can't access via adb. Hard reset required to reboot.
Using latest TWRP (2.2.0) from here: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/79
I've also tried TWRP 2.0 from some long-lost forum posting somewhere but still no luck
I've tried re-flashing FFF after flashing TWRP as mentioned in the forum link below
Every Kindle Fire guide that I've seen seems to use TWRP so I can't imagine it's a hardware issue. I found a similar problem in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408056 but it was posted in the General forum. I figure my question belongs in this forum. Excuse me if the cross-post is inappropriate.
Does anyone have an idea what is going on? I've been searching for hours with no luck.
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If you can still access cwmr and your system then use smirkis scripts http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500935 its the easiest way to get the job done

Thepooch said:
If you can still access cwmr and your system then use smirkis scripts http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500935 its the easiest way to get the job done
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Thanks! Was not aware of the smirkis scripts. That would have saved me a few hours of hunting things down yesterday. Now to find an apk of Busybox that I can install (I don't have the Market on my Fire).

That worked. I'm curious to know why it worked with the scripts but wouldn't when I flashed it myself...

whollycow said:
That worked. I'm curious to know why it worked with the scripts but wouldn't when I flashed it myself...
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Could be any number of things drivers bad commands poor communication with the device also if you were using a andadb setup for your ubuntu it requires sudo at the lead of your commands to work just a guess that you were not using it

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[Q] Can't boot into TWRP but normal boot works

Hello,
So I received my kindle fire today. It OTA updated itself to 6.3 and after that I rooted and flashed firefirefire + TWRP it with KFU. Everything went fine and I have root access. Normal booting works but when i try to get into TWRP by pressing power button while starting it just boots normaly (powerbutton turns to orange for a while).
This is apparently problem with new 2.1 TWRP? Will flashing clockworkmod over TWRP fix this (so that i can use cwm instead) and backup/install roms with it or will I run into some kind of problems? Is there some other way to fix this?
Thanks for help!
Yes. 2.1 still has a lot of bugs to iron out. Go back to 2.0 and try again.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
soupmagnet said:
Yes. 2.1 still has a lot of bugs to iron out. Go back to 2.0 and try again.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
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That could very well be why so many are having trouble this new twrp I use the old one haven't had a problem yet but you could be onto something there
There is guide how to install 2.0 in Kindle fire development list thread (cant post links since I'm new here and it links to rootwitz)
Is this the correct TWRP or is there newer 2.0. Im just wondering as file name has "rc" (release candidate) in it.
I guess KFU cant do this for me so are those commands correct in that post?
Code:
adb shell
idme bootmode 4002
exit
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
etc.
Cykyter said:
Hello,
So I received my kindle fire today. It OTA updated itself to 6.3 and after that I rooted and flashed firefirefire + TWRP it with KFU. Everything went fine and I have root access. Normal booting works but when i try to get into TWRP by pressing power button while starting it just boots normaly (powerbutton turns to orange for a while).
This is apparently problem with new 2.1 TWRP? Will flashing clockworkmod over TWRP fix this (so that i can use cwm instead) and backup/install roms with it or will I run into some kind of problems? Is there some other way to fix this?
Thanks for help!
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I posted an explanation of what's going on with TWRP 2.1.0 in the KFU thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24732291&postcount=1298
And yes, you can install CWM onto the recovery partition and it will work fine.
Thanks! Installing cmw worked. Now I have ICS installed on my kindle
Same Issue
I'm having the same issue. I've falshed FFF and TWRP with KFU 0.9.5. The utility said I was successful but I can't access recovery. Can someone point me to some instructions which detail another way of doing this. A manual way is fine. I understand you can use TWRP 2.0, but all the links want to direct me to downbload 2.1. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
nchevaux said:
I'm having the same issue. I've falshed FFF and TWRP with KFU 0.9.5. The utility said I was successful but I can't access recovery. Can someone point me to some instructions which detail another way of doing this. A manual way is fine. I understand you can use TWRP 2.0, but all the links want to direct me to downbload 2.1. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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TWRP 2.1 has some problems and KFU's install process for it was broken. Vashypooh has reverted back to 2.0.
Probably the easiest thing for you to do is to delete your copy of KFU 0.9.5, download a new copy of KFU 0.9.5, and reinstall TWRP from it. It should automatically download version 2.0 and let you install that version.

[Q] REMOVING TWRP software

I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
You called amazon and asked about twrp? Lol.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using XDA
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm sure that for you, this is not amusing. But for me, its funny for so many reasons. We'll fix you up, don't worry. But first let me explain a few things.
When you make any alterations to Amazon's proprietary Kindle Fire interface such as rooting or installing custom recovery, you void your warranty and in the process waive certain benefits like Amazon customer service.
But since you have already done that, you want to make sure you have good fail safes to protect your investment. Of course one of those fail safes is custom recovery (TWRP). Removing it at this point with the skill level you are at right now is a VERY BAD IDEA.
The good news is, your Kindle is not broken. In fact, its doing exactly what it was designed to do, although its pretty hard for you to see that at the moment.
So the first thing you need to do is read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
And come back when you are done
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm guessing thousands of people have used TWRP successfully to get ROMs installed, so I suspect something else is going on. Maybe you'd like to give this a read...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
so you can get an idea of how things work. Then if you want to explain...
1) what you did so far and how you did it
2) how you are trying to install ROMs
3) exactly what your Kindle Fire is doing
I or someone else here can help you get where you are going. Whether that's flashing a new rom or going back to stock, that's up to you.
As a side note, calling Amazon to tell them you've voided the warranty by flashing unauthorized software and then asking for help is probably not a good idea.
EDIT: There were no replies yet when I started typing.
Next Step
Alright I have read the thread from that link, now what is the next step?
It could be the cable. When you download stuff, always try at least 5 times. I always have to anyway.
Haha to calling Amazon by the way.
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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Lol, to calling Amazon. Stick in there buddy a few months ago I was also a totl noob. It gets easier and there are lots of peeps here that can help you with pretty much any problem. A little bit of searching help too. What I do before I even start downloading ROM's, mod's or, add-ons, I do a bit of research. That way I where to look again if I bork something.
kindle gen 1 twrp
Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
lonnia said:
Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
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Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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KF1 flashed with TWRP 2.2.21-blaze/CM11 OtterX Nightly
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
sd_shadow said:
Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
Sent from my Amazon OtterX using Tapatalk
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rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
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TWRP 2.2.21-blaze is not compatible with any roms with "OtterX" , CM11, or CM12
"Otter" CM 11 requires Twrp 2.7.1.0 or newer
see Kindle Fire Flashable Recoveries/FFF TWRP/COTR/CWM
OtterX roms require OtterX bootloader, and OtterX Twrp
see [How To] Fix Otter X Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System.
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I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
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what commands are you using? what error are you getting?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
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Factory cable is not needed if you have a custom bootloader
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
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rustynail33 said:
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
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what's the full file name? size?
So, SD, I was able to install the pico Open Apps after installing gaps-kk. When that had me hanging in boot, I entered TWRP again and then did a wipe. On a whim, I rebooted into TWRP after the wipe, and tried to install the PICO OpenGapp zip. And, it installed!
I rebooted, and now I have GAPPS!
Can't explain it, but now it works. Thanks for all your help!
sd_shadow said:
what's the full file name? size?
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[Q] replacing clockwork mod with twrp

Ok, I'm completely self taught as far as this whole arena of technology is concerned. So please bear with me. I rooted using kindle water and clockwork mod was installed as my recovery. But, I need twrp to install any of the 3.0 kernels. Can I install twrp with clockwork mod still on my device our do I need to remove it somehow? Any advice would be great.
No, I don't think it's even remotely possible.
There are several methods you can use to install TWRP; fastboot, script, KFU, depending on whatever you're most comfortable with.
Before you do so I'd highly suggest you read and understand what is laid out in this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547 (first, second and third posts)
It'll save you a lot of trouble when things "go bad".
Thanks for the reply!
Stage said:
Ok, I'm completely self taught as far as this whole arena of technology is concerned. So please bear with me. I rooted using kindle water and clockwork mod was installed as my recovery. But, I need twrp to install any of the 3.0 kernels. Can I install twrp with clockwork mod still on my device our do I need to remove it somehow? Any advice would be great.
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Actually, if you wanted to have a completely wacky setup...
They are all boot images, so you can leave CWMR on your recovery partition and flash your boot partition with TWRP. Then you would "normally" boot into TWRP and selecting recovery will take you to CWMR as it did before. If you ever want to boot ICS, you can "fastboot boot" the ICS boot.img file and it should boot into the system for you. This is just all in theory, I've never done anything this insane, but it should work if you wanted.
Now, for a more practical approach....
You can leave CWMR on your recovery partition and just "fastboot boot" the TWRP image. That would get you a "per boot" access to TWRP without ever flashing it onto your device. If all you want to do is flash ICS with it, then this is a doable setup and would just require the extra step of booting directly from the TWRP recovery image with fastboot.
Well I'm on CM9 by hellfire right now so ICS is definitely possible. Just wanted to get HWA going.
Just to piggyback on the OP and maybe a more direct question.
I currently have CWMR installed. Can I simply use KFU to replace it with TWRP by choosing option 3?
dferrey said:
Just to piggyback on the OP and maybe a more direct question.
I currently have CWMR installed. Can I simply use KFU to replace it with TWRP by choosing option 3?
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That would answer my question add well. Anyone?
dferrey said:
Just to piggyback on the OP and maybe a more direct question.
I currently have CWMR installed. Can I simply use KFU to replace it with TWRP by choosing option 3?
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Stage said:
That would answer my question add well. Anyone?
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KFU's TWRP installer is either broken or will install TWRP 2.0.0 (broken reboot) and FFF 1.0 (4 generations old) together. You can either tinker with its run.bat file or learn to use fastboot if you want the latest stuff installed. The latter makes more sense to me...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
The fastboot section is in post #3.
kinfauns said:
KFU's TWRP installer is either broken or will install TWRP 2.0.0 (broken reboot) and FFF 1.0 (4 generations old) together. You can either tinker with its run.bat file or learn to use fastboot if you want the latest stuff installed. The latter makes more sense to me...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
The fastboot section is in post #3.
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Dang, reading for comprehension is not my strong suit sometimes. I read that guide yesterday and it specifically addresses my question and also says I can play with images without installing them way cool.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
what is the real difference between cwm and twrp besides the interface? I like twrp but i also like to use rom manager when on another rom besides stock....also im using bootmanager for my tri-boot needs... What is the problem with cwm and 3.0 kernel?
I believe that Hashcode updated CWM to support 3.0 ROMs (Check the dev section).
I started with TWRP then CWM. Then I wanted to flash 3.0 ROMs so I used KFU to flash TWRP (Hope that helps someone).
I have not tested the new CWM yet as this old version of TWRP does what I need it to.
hgigh said:
I believe that Hashcode updated CWM to support 3.0 ROMs (Check the dev section).
I started with TWRP then CWM. Then I wanted to flash 3.0 ROMs so I used KFU to flash TWRP (Hope that helps someone).
I have not tested the new CWM yet as this old version of TWRP does what I need it to.
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I believe that CWM is more streamlined in that it can work with ROM Manager as well, whereas TWRP requires you go to recovery in order to flash anything. However, I like to stick with TWRP for its ability to compress backups, since there isn't much free space on the Fire. I'll probably switch over to CWM eventually, but, like you, TWRP does just what I need.
YayILikePie said:
I believe that CWM is more streamlined in that it can work with ROM Manager as well, whereas TWRP requires you go to recovery in order to flash anything. However, I like to stick with TWRP for its ability to compress backups, since there isn't much free space on the Fire. I'll probably switch over to CWM eventually, but, like you, TWRP does just what I need.
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I agree completely! Not much space at all. ROM Manager is cool but I have had more problems than solutions using it (G2X) so I am used to going into recovery to flash (CWM included).
thanks for the help. Im used to using rom manager/cwm on my indulge so im not really used to having to go into recovery for everything. but as stated earlier with the limited space on the kindle ill still with twrp then so i can compress my backups. also stated rom manager will have some problems untill they can find a way to link cwm for kindle fire to rom manager otherwise you will run into the same issues that happens when you use it with twrp....it boots into recovery and then does nothing else. lol
Alright so I tried installing TWRP via goo manager. I downloaded the app and installed the openrecoveryscript. It shows that it's installed, yet whenever I tried and reboot into recovery it still boots into clockwork... I have gone as far as trying to delete Rom Manager app from my phone and I tried installing the openrecoveryscript again. Any suggestions on how I should go about fixing this. I`m currently running 11.0-installerXNPQ02R.

Please Help asap

Rooted my kindle fire and installed twrp but did not install firefirefire, i installed glazed ICS but it starts loading and loads for a bit, then it freezes. Can someone please help fix this?
Thanks
funniestdread said:
Rooted my kindle fire and installed twrp but did not install firefirefire, i installed glazed ICS but it starts loading and loads for a bit, then it freezes. Can someone please help fix this?
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Do yourself a favour and install FFF from TWRP, installing it as you would any other ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375
Have you wiped cache, dalvik-cache and factory reset? Tried reinstalling the ROM?
Can I boot into twrp without firefirefire, if so please tell me how. Because all my fire does is trys to boot into glazed but it loads for a bit then freezes.
funniestdread said:
Can I boot into twrp without firefirefire, if so please tell me how. Because all my fire does is trys to boot into glazed but it loads for a bit then freezes.
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Ohh, I thought you were already in TWRP. Are you using the stock bootloader? Ie, never installed any FFF at all?
I guess you'll have to use firekit and do the usb boot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038 - usb_install_fff_twrp), but perhaps someone else can provide better advice.
EDIT: What version of TWRP do you have? Have you had 2.0 installed before?
I have twrp installed plus i backed up before i flashed the rom. But i do not have firefirefire.
funniestdread said:
I have twrp installed plus i backed up before i flashed the rom. But i do not have firefirefire.
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Sure, but what version of TWRP do you have installed?
Not really sure on which version, its the one that came with the kindle fire utility.
If you've done it recently then it's 2.1 or 2.1.1, neither of which do include FFF. So in the end, I guess it falls to the usb boot method and firekit.
Total noob here, can you tell me how to do what you're talking about?
If no one else can suggest a better alternative, you'll have to head to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038 and follow the instructions there. The script that interests you is "usb_install_fff_twrp". You will have to open the KF's case.
EDIT: I suppose you could also buy a factory mode cable, should work as well, and it's safer (no need to open the KF and short pins).
What would I need to do if I bought a factory cable?
Install the fastboot drivers if they aren't already (included in KFU), then install FFF from fastboot mode.
The rest is simple, just booting into TWRP, then wiping cache, dalvik-cache and doing a factory reset, and finally installing that ROM again or whatever other ROM you'd like to try...

[Q] Twrp won't install custom rom gives error message

the error message was error flashing zip then it went to updating partition details.should i just continue with it or what?edit:it also shows the 3 buttons that you get at the end of an installation and the rom i was flashing was cyanogenmod 10
Jacobloveskindles said:
the error message was error flashing zip then it went to updating partition details.should i just continue with it or what?edit:it also shows the 3 buttons that you get at the end of an installation and the rom i was flashing was cyanogenmod 10
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That's a known bug in TWRP. Install a version previous to the one you're using, or install COTR.
safe method of doing that
soupmagnet said:
That's a known bug in TWRP. Install a version previous to the one you're using, or install COTR.
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my kindle has no system files and i forgot to make a backup.how do i do that in linux
Jacobloveskindles said:
my kindle has no system files and i forgot to make a backup.how do i do that in linux
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fastboot
soupmagnet said:
fastboot
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not to sound like a total noob but how do I do it in fastboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
if i do this will it overwrite my other recovery?
soupmagnet said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
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If I use your soup kit to change into fast boot can I just install twrp on soup kit and it will downgrade me to an older version?
Jacobloveskindles said:
If I use your soup kit to change into fast boot can I just install twrp on soup kit and it will downgrade me to an older version?
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Yes, the SoupKit that is posted now has an older version of TWRP. I'm in the process of updating it so you should probably grab it while you have the chance, should you decide to go that route. You could also install Cannibal Open Touch Recovery. All versions of it are quite stable.
confused
soupmagnet said:
Yes, the SoupKit that is posted now has an older version of TWRP. I'm in the process of updating it so you should probably grab it while you have the chance, should you decide to go that route. You could also install Cannibal Open Touch Recovery. All versions of it are quite stable.
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So if I'm inside twrp and have soupkit up on the PC and have my kindle plugged in and change it to fast boot then hit flash twrp will it do its thing and downgrade me and reboot my kindle into twrp 2.2 and let me install a ROM.
It has been brought to my attention that you may be confused between the KFU (Kindle Fire Utility) and TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project). The KFU is a Windows based utility used to change bootmodes, install custom versions of the recovery and bootloader partition images along with various other tasks. It has no affiliation with TWRP, COTR, or FireFireFire, other than it installs them to your device for you.
However, the "bug" in TWRP mentioned earlier is due to that way it handles the updater scripts in certain ROMS. It has nothing to do with your system files. The reason you have no system files right now, is because you wiped them prior to attempting to flash a ROM. Since the ROM was never successfully flashed, you have no system files in place, therefore nothing to boot to.
Downgrade your version of TWRP, or install a different recovery altogether, make sure you have wiped data (factory reset) and reinstall your ROM. After that, you should no longer have any problems.
I strongly suggest you take the time to read the guides and tutorials available for the Kindle Fire and make sure you understand how everything works before you do something and get yourself in a situation that you can't get out of on your own.
soupmagnet said:
It has been brought to my attention that you may be confused between the KFU (Kindle Fire Utility) and TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project). The KFU is a Windows based utility used to change bootmodes, and install custom versions of the recovery and bootloader partition images. It has no affiliation with TWRP, COTR, or FireFireFire, other than it installs them to your device for you.
However, the "bug" in TWRP mentioned earlier is due to that way it handles the updater scripts in certain ROMS. It has nothing to do with your system files. The reason you have no system files right now, is because you wiped them prior to attempting to flash a ROM. Since the ROM was never successfully flashed, you have no system files in place, therefore nothing to boot to.
Downgrade your version of TWRP, or install a different recovery altogether, make sure you have wiped data (factory reset) and reinstall your ROM. After that, you should no longer have any problems.
I strongly suggest you take the time to read the guides and tutorials available for the Kindle Fire and make sure you understand how everything works before you do something and get yourself in a situation that you can't get out of on your own.
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There are no tutorials on how to downgrade twrp on kindle fire.look at my previous post its not about kfu its about your soup kit.I checked your thumbnails.it allows me to install twrp but,please I need to know how to downgrade twrp without using the command line.the last time I used the command prompt or typed a command windows gave me a bsod.but now I'm in Linux because of that,anyways,in other words,I don't wanna use a command line.just pleez read my previous post over entirely.
Jacobloveskindles said:
There are no tutorials on how to downgrade twrp on kindle fire.look at my previous post its not about kfu its about your soup kit.I checked your thumbnails.it allows me to install twrp but,please I need to know how to downgrade twrp without using the command line.the last time I used the command prompt or typed a command windows gave me a bsod.but now I'm in Linux because of that,anyways,in other words,I don't wanna use a command line.just pleez read my previous post over entirely.
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I did read your post, entirely.
I'm addressing the fact that you contacted the developer of the KFU, and due to your confusion about things work, gave him the impression that I said something that I clearly haven't.
The "bug" mentioned earlier in this thread has nothing at all to do with the KFU, therefore the developer of that utility is not responsible for it. That being said, the bug in TWRP that prevented you from flashing a ROM has nothing to do with the fact that you don't have system files, as you erroneously assumed.
Even with that, you as the user, assume all responsibility for anything you do to your device, not the developers of this community. This is a community of developers, for developers. This is not a community of developers, for people that don't know what they're getting into, and run into trouble as a result of it.
Now, for your problem at hand...
If you go through this thread carefully, you'll see that I have already answered your question. Go back and pay attention to what's been said and you should be fine.
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soupmagnet said:
Yes, the SoupKit that is posted now has an older version of TWRP. I'm in the process of updating it so you should probably grab it while you have the chance, should you decide to go that route. You could also install Cannibal Open Touch Recovery. All versions of it are quite stable.
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stupid question:do i need to be in fastboot because it says i can do it in any bootmode but of course im gonna be in twrp and downgrading
Jacobloveskindles said:
So if I'm inside twrp and have soupkit up on the PC and have my kindle plugged in and change it to fast boot then hit flash twrp will it do its thing and downgrade me and reboot my kindle into twrp 2.2 and let me install a ROM.
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I'm not an expert on this but let do together. I want to learn something too.
According to the previous post, you asked and soupmagnet already answered that it will install a previous version of TWRP.
Why don't you do that then?
Next question is can you get into TWRP (whatever version you're using now, new or old)?
Jacobloveskindles said:
stupid question:do i need to be in fastboot because it says i can do it in any bootmode but of course im gonna be in twrp and downgrading
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Just flash this in recovery...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1204340&d=1342535659
the kindle will boot into recovery
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I'm not an expert on this but let do together. I want to learn something too.
According to the previous post, you asked and soupmagnet already answered that it will install a previous version of TWRP.
Why don't you do that then?
Next question is can you get into TWRP (whatever version you're using now, new or old)?
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because i don't know if it needs fastboot and yes i can get into twrp
that sounds a bit weird
soupmagnet said:
Just flash this in recovery...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1204340&d=1342535659
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i flash a recovery in the recovery?lolwut
Jacobloveskindles said:
because i don't know if it needs fastboot and yes i can get into twrp
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Well, if you can get into TWRP then why not just flash it
What are you waiting for?
Did soupmagnet or someone already say it? flash either the previous version of TWRP or COTR.
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i flash a recovery in the recovery?lolwut
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I can't believe this is still being discussed.
Yes, you can flash recovery in recovery using a flashable .zip (like the one I posted) or via the command line. And SoupKit will install recovery whether you are booted into fastboot, recovery, or a normally booted device.
You're making this way harder than it needs to be. You could have avoided all of this if you would have just read the guides and tutorials available to you from the start.
srry this took so long
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I can't believe this is still being discussed.
Yes, you can flash recovery in recovery using a flashable .zip (like the one I posted) or via the command line. And SoupKit will install recovery whether you are booted into fastboot, recovery, or a normally booted device.
You're making this way harder than it needs to be. You could have avoided all of this if you would have just read the guides and tutorials available to you from the start.
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That was my final thing.just yeah.thanks for staying with me BTW,know how you said the kfu thing wasn't discussed between this page.that was something I discovered I guess the dev thought we discussed that.I'll give you a thanks

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