First off, thanks to everyone on here who's posted numerous help guides that have helped me in the past. I've rooted several phones in the past and figuered I'd try to root and install Jelly Bean on a Kindle Fire I won at a work event (woohoo!).
The problem right now is the kindle is stuck in fastboot (no root, twrp installed) it boot into the non-animated white and orange "kindle fire" logo screen and stays there.
What I did to put it there:
On a Windows 7 machine, I used KFU 0.96. After reading instructions, I installed TWRP.
Since then, it is not repsonding to adb commands. It will mount the drive to the computer, and the drivers show it's using the correct one from Google Composite device.
After researching, I found someone who mentioned that after several restarts, and smashing "normal boot" commands thru adb while the kindle was starting up (and before it went unresponsive) he was able to move along. When I did this (with KFU), Kindle went into TWRP. From there I followed instructions on flashing pre-rooted 6.2.2 (as the guide indicated, doing wipes) but the flash always failed.
Assuming something wasn't working with Windows, I've gone home to my macbook running Ubuntu 12.04, and while installing SDK from Google, I can not figure out how to get the google sdk running. I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550414 but I can't get to step 5, I cannot get the Android SDK Manager to run!!
I have access to dozens of Windows computers, I'm fine with going back to them, but everything I've read makes me think I've got a better shot with Linux due to driver problems on windows.
Also, when I had TWRP loaded on the Kindle, and connected it to KFU 0.96 it said my boot mode was 0x5003.
fastboot commands will not execute. I'm sending them like this:
(Devices list)
[email protected]:~/Android/KR$ ./adb-linux devices
List of devices attached
???????????? no permissions
fastboot:
[email protected]:~/Android/KR$ fastboot getvar product
fastboot: command not found
Someone had a similar problem here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1765546 but I want to see if I should follow that thread or try something else instead, before I go making more changes.
Thanks for reading! Will gladly send pizza to someone who can help
I'm not an expert at fastboot and adb stuff but I can try to help.
As far as I know, the Kindle needs to be in fastboot mode for you to be able to use fastboot commands. The boot mode has to be 4002.
Are you still able to connect to your Kindle using KFU?
veeman said:
I'm not an expert at fastboot and adb stuff but I can try to help.
As far as I know, the Kindle needs to be in fastboot mode for you to be able to use fastboot commands. The boot mode has to be 4002.
Are you still able to connect to your Kindle using KFU?
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yes. but it also spits out "-exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -" when I send the command to reboot into fastboot 4002, the kindle then reboots, and has the white and orange "kindle fire" logo.
also: C:\KFU\tools>fastboot devices
returns blank, goes back to prompt. so I try
C:\KFU\tools>fastboot devices
< waiting for devices >
and does nothing
Where to now?
Josepho1997 said:
Try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers. If your in fastboot mode, adb wont work. After reinstalling the drivers, type:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
If the drivers installed correctly, these commands should work and get you out of fastboot(which it seems your stuck in)
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drivers installed. command input. no response. Id like to install screenshots, but I'm new user.
hardware driver reads Google ADB interface 4.0.0
c:\KFU\tools>fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
< waiting for device >
.....nothing?!
wheelzr said:
yes. but it also spits out "-exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -" when I send the command to reboot into fastboot 4002, the kindle then reboots, and has the white and orange "kindle fire" logo.
also: C:\KFU\tools>fastboot devices
returns blank, goes back to prompt. so I try
C:\KFU\tools>fastboot devices
< waiting for devices >
and does nothing
Where to now?
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"-exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -" means your system software is broken, so it probably won't boot. In addition, either the "sh" binary doesn't exist there or the KF is not mounting the system partition to let you execute "sh" to run "adb shell" commands. To clarify, you need "/system/bin/sh" to run any "adb shell" commands. Because you don't have access to it, you cannot change the bootmode this way. There is no "command to reboot into fastboot 4002"... you have to set the bootmode to fastboot (4002) and reboot it. Because you cannot run "adb shell" commands, you cannot change the bootmode. Your next reboot just boots into whatever the bootmode happened to be at the time you tried (but failed) to change the bootmode. All of this is spelled out here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
It's very likely that you'll have to get a factory cable to force the device into fastboot mode... that is unless you want to open the back cover up and tinker with the motherboard.
Also, you have permission problems when you try to run adb. You either have to run adb as root, or use this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475740
and set things up so a regular user won't need root privileges to access the USB ports.
kinfauns said:
"-exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -" means your system software is broken, so it probably won't boot. In addition, either the "sh" binary doesn't exist there or the KF is not mounting the system partition to let you execute "sh" to run "adb shell" commands. To clarify, you need "/system/bin/sh" to run any "adb shell" commands. Because you don't have access to it, you cannot change the bootmode this way. There is no "command to reboot into fastboot 4002"... you have to set the bootmode to fastboot (4002) and reboot it. Because you cannot run "adb shell" commands, you cannot change the bootmode. Your next reboot just boots into whatever the bootmode happened to be at the time you tried (but failed) to change the bootmode. All of this is spelled out here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
It's very likely that you'll have to get a factory cable to force the device into fastboot mode... that is unless you want to open the back cover up and tinker with the motherboard.
Also, you have permission problems when you try to run adb. You either have to run adb as root, or use this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475740
and set things up so a regular user won't need root privileges to access the USB ports.
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So, witout popping the cover and screwing with the mobo this thing is bricked?
wheelzr said:
So, witout popping the cover and screwing with the mobo this thing is bricked?
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Just sold the kindle on craigslist for $40 as a bricked device.
wheelzr said:
Just sold the kindle on craigslist for $40 as a bricked device.
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Oy vey... I'd give you $50 for the "brick" to be used to help others here.
kinfauns said:
Oy vey... I'd give you $50 for the "brick" to be used to help others here.
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for real, I probably would have paid $50-60 too, it should be an easy fix with a factory cable. (which I already have one of after I bricked my kindle once)
Also, as a side note - Amazon will replace it for $100 "not under warranty" because you bricked it through the tinkering process.
Actually, it turned out better than I could have planned. I told the company whom gifted to me t did not work, they sent a bike ,messenger to exchange it for me! Naturally the first thing I did with the new one was fire up kfu .96 and it worked perfectly this time. Stoked on this hashtaag jelly bean ROM. Hate the keyboard tho. And Google cards are fc'ng.
Love life.
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I've looked everywhere for an answer to my question and have yet to find an answer. Probably because my Kindle Fire is truly bricked for good. But here is the series of events that lead to my current predicament.
1. I used Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.1 to root and install TWRP.
2. I was ignorant of the uses of TWRP so when I wanted to restore the Kindle to factory settings I did it within the kindle.
3. I ended up in TWRP so I looked up how to force the amazon update to the kindle. I cleared both caches and factory restore and then installed update.zip.
4. When I rebooted I am now stuck on the boot up screen with no access to TWRP. My computer still recognizes the kindle fire, but I can't access the directory of the kindle.
5. I've tried to use fastboot, Kindle Fire Utility, and anything else to knock it out of the boot logo, but I always am stopped by the error: exec "system/bin/sh": No such file or directory
i think you should try to reinstall twrp eighter with kfu or manually
kfu is the easier way - if you will try it manually this would be a good point to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414832
then flash one of the prerooted stock images or cm7
b63 said:
i think you should try to reinstall twrp eighter with kfu or manually
kfu is the easier way - if you will try it manually this would be a good point to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414832
then flash one of the prerooted stock images or cm7
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I´m in the same situation. We can´t use kfu because everyrthing it does needs adb shell, wich isn´t working.
I´d love to be wrong, but the only solution we have is getting a factory cable.
adb is'nt working in fastboot - could you give this a try?
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
it should return "kindle"
btw. twrp installation of kfu don't use adb - it works with fastboot
b63 said:
adb is'nt working in fastboot - could you give this a try?
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
it should return "kindle"
btw. twrp installation of kfu don't use adb - it works with fastboot
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The problem is we are not in fastboot mode. We have normal boot enabled.
your in normal boot and don't have adb available ?
sounds bad - maybe your only solution is really the factory cable !
would you try my last idea ?
do
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
should say <waiting for device>
and power off (hold ~20sec) and power back on before the command times out (~1min)
if we are lucky we should get a response
try it more than one times
b63 said:
your in normal boot and don't have adb available ?
sounds bad - maybe your only solution is really the factory cable !
would you try my last idea ?
do
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
should say <waiting for device>
and power off (hold ~20sec) and power back on before the command times out (~1min)
if we are lucky we should get a response
try it more than one times
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Thanks, but it doesn´t work. Factory cable is the last hope.
Its not bricked, only missing the .sh in the bin directory. Try these commands from the bootloop screen.
./ adb devices
If device is listed
./ adb reboot recovery
qv775219 said:
Its not bricked, only missing the .sh in the bin directory. Try these commands from the bootloop screen.
./ adb devices
If device is listed
./ adb reboot recovery
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It reboots the device but not to recovery.
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osozraz said:
It reboots the device but not to recovery.
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It looks like flashing the stock rom erases FireFireFire and recovery
osozraz said:
It reboots the device but not to recovery.
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It looks like flashing the stock rom erases FireFireFire and recovery
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OK, what you need is a recovery .img file. Once you have the .Ingram file type these commands.
From bootloop screen
./adb reboot bootloader
From bootloader screen
./fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(Recovery image needs to be named recovery.img)
After flash is done
./fastboot reboot recovery
If have issues from fastboot, reboot the device and from bootloop screen
./adb reboot recovery
qv775219 said:
OK, what you need is a recovery .img file. Once you have the .Ingram file type these commands.
From bootloop screen
./adb reboot bootloader
From bootloader screen
./fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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First of all, thank you very much for your help.
I type
adb reboot bootloader
and the device reboots, but
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
gives the same result as before
< waiting for device >
just a suggestion:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.img
or
fastboot -i 0x18d1 flash recovery recovery.img
b63 said:
just a suggestion:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.img
or
fastboot -i 0x18d1 flash recovery recovery.img
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If I am not mistaken, to execute fastboot you have to boot in fastboot mode. My fire is always booting in Normal mode so all fastboot commands i execute have the same result:
< waiting for device >
the adb command suceeded
maybe this helps to get to fastboot:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414832
allthrough i doubt
edit: i saw - we have allready tried - but adb was'nt working before - now it's working ?
edit2: just for info: kfu uses this to switch to fastboot:
adb shell "idme bootmode 4002"
adb shell "reboot"
don't think that this works
b63 said:
the adb command suceeded
maybe this helps to get to fastboot:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414832
allthrough i doubt
edit: i saw - we have allready tried - but adb was'nt working before - now it's working ?
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Adb works. If I type adb devices it shows my Kindle is connected. BUT when executing adb shell or commands that use the sh like adb logcat it fails with the message from the topic title.
If adb shell were working i could use pokey9000´s program to boot in fastboot.
would need a command like "adb reboot bootloader" but never saw such one
could be creative and try "adb reboot fastboot" but it's a shot in the blue ...
sorry
I think we have the same problem
I think we have the same problem @osozraz. I'll share my experience and add more information that I feel is relevant.
1. I also used Kindle Fire Utility to root my Kindle and install TWRP 2.0.
2. I tried installing CM7, it worked, but figured I'd like to get back to stock firmware.
3. In TWRP, I too cleared both caches, factory restored and then proceeded to install update.zip.
4. When the Kindle rebooted it was stuck on the Kindle Fire boot screen.
Now, I researched and tried a couple of unbricking/debricking methods and failed. Here is what I've observed:
a. My device drivers are fine. If I do 'adb devices' it's recognized by the PC. However if I try 'fastboot devices' it returns nothing at all. I assume
b. I also tried the Kindle Fire Utility. Any command I try to do gets stuck on <waiting for device>. I figured that while KFU commands work on the PC's end, it doesn't work on the Kindle Fire. It's basically as if the Kindle is not connected to the computer (try running some of the commands in KFU with the Kindle disconnected, such as changing the bootmode. It'll still say <waiting for device>).
c. I can't to 'adb root' as it will say I don't have permission. Same with adb 'remount' or even 'adb shell', which from what I've gathered is crucial to this process. I can do 'adb reboot' though. I haven't tried rebooting into restore mode but I will try when I get a new MicroUSB B cable.
d. I can't change the bootmode, it gets stuck on <waiting for device> as I've said in point b. Is there a way to actually know what bootmode your device is in? I'm just assuming it's in normal bootmode because I can get fastboot.exe to detect it on the PC. In addition, KFU returns 'unknown'.
Factory Cable
Of course, there's the method of using a factory cable. I'm trying to create one and from what I've gathered there are two ways to do so: 1) use a breakout board (this one I think is the safest way to go) or 2) hack together one using your existing cable: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-labs/146492-how-why-make-your-own-motorola-factory-cable.html. I'm also still scouring the forums for additional information that may help debrick/unbrick my device without the use of the cable. I'm afraid that I might end up damaging my PC or Kindle if I create the cable incorrectly. I've been following this thread though http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693 because I'm thinking of actually just buying one.
Hopes these all help.
You are probably out of luck and need a factory cable at the moment.
You wiped /system/ or killed its permissions, and thus it is unable to load shell.
@osozraz and @jkspn looks like we all have the same problem. Thanks for all the suggestions. I've tried everything. Looks like the only option left is the factory wire. Only problem is that I have 0 skills with smoldering. I guess I could buy one but the site doesn't look like it will be restocking anytime soon. I'll see if I can't return it to Best Buy.
shop.teamblackhat.info/Factory-style-programming-cable-for-Motorola-FactCable.htm
When it says waiting for device, what happens when you unplug and plug in the device?
I have just bought Kindle. So i try to root and install TWRP recovery for my Kindle. After installing TWRP, because don't look Super User icon in Kindle; I took hard-reset my device in Settings. And Now My Kindle boot Logo Kinder Fire stuck on here.
What problem ???? Please help me....... i don't know i had just done nothing. Thanks guys !
I try to text in command dos: "add shell" but it show may Laptop Screen:
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
it sounds like you are stuck in fastboot.
when you plug in your kindle, does device manager see it? if so, can you tell me what it recognizes it as?
I'm having this same problem. It's apparently stuck in fastboot. I can't even figure out how to type in adb commands or fastboot commands (meaning I could before and now when I tried it says command not found, but I didn't change anything. It won't recognize my device and when I try installing the android-winusb.inf it says it won't let me. I don't know what else to do. Any help would be appreciated. My Kindle is listed as unspecified device.
when I plug in my Kindle, KFU Show:
- ADB: Online
- Boot Status: Unknow
Now I try to install CMW recovery or TWRP, but I can't do this . All show: - exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
Serinety said:
it sounds like you are stuck in fastboot.
when you plug in your kindle, does device manager see it? if so, can you tell me what it recognizes it as?
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when I plug in my Kindle, KFU Show:
- ADB: Online
- Boot Status: Unknow
Now I try to install CMW recovery or TWRP, but I can't do this . All show: - exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
Had this issue last night when I tried to TWRP my friends Kindle Fire. Plugged it in and typed:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
Serinety said:
it sounds like you are stuck in fastboot.
when you plug in your kindle, does device manager see it? if so, can you tell me what it recognizes it as?
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g1no23 said:
Had this issue last night when I tried to TWRP my friends Kindle Fire. Plugged it in and typed:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
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But Boot Status show: Unknow, so when i type this text comandos show: waiting device
turn off kindle then try running the command before pluging in kindle to usb then plug in kindle and press power button once.
edit: if that doesn't work try installing kindle fire unbrick utility its very simple to use and normally sorts most bootloops etc.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
lovejoy777 said:
turn off kindle then try running the command before pluging in kindle to usb then plug in kindle and press power button once.
edit: if that doesn't work try installing kindle fire unbrick utility its very simple to use and normally sorts most bootloops etc.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
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thanks guy much. But i tried all, i used KFU to try installing Recovery ( CMW, or TWRP), try to plug in USB Kinlde, press power button, etc. But It'S seem not working, all show: " exec- system/bin/sh failed ; not such file orr folder "
i also use tool KF Unbrick on XDA, but it's too. Reply show: " -exec- "system/bin/sh"...
Can U know that what problem in "system/bin/sh" of Kindle Fire ???????
if you get this error message to the command "adb shell" then the system shell is messed up
sorry - but you'r only way to recover is a factory cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550999
This worked for me, but you have to be able to boot to TWRP:
http://rootkindlefire.com/kindle-fire-unroot/how-to-unrootunbrick-rooted-kindle-fire/
works perfectly for me too! awesome!
feistygoat10 said:
This worked for me, but you have to be able to boot to TWRP:
http://rootkindlefire.com/kindle-fire-unroot/how-to-unrootunbrick-rooted-kindle-fire/
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feistygoat10 said:
This worked for me, but you have to be able to boot to TWRP:
http://rootkindlefire.com/kindle-fire-unroot/how-to-unrootunbrick-rooted-kindle-fire/
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thanks but my kindle don't have TWPR recovery after i've just flashing office room 6.2.1 from Amazon. Now it stuck in my logo Kindle
tunglx1988 said:
when I plug in my Kindle, KFU Show:
- ADB: Online
- Boot Status: Unknow
Now I try to install CMW recovery or TWRP, but I can't do this . All show: - exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
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You are only soft bricked. When I asked what happens when u plugged it in, I mean in device manager not in the kfu. Device manager needs to ee the the kindle as adb composite device. If it does not, then you need to get the right driver.
You are stuck in fastboot. You simply need to issue the right reboot code and you will be fine
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Serinety said:
You are only soft bricked. When I asked what happens when u plugged it in, I mean in device manager not in the kfu. Device manager needs to ee the the kindle as adb composite device. If it does not, then you need to get the right driver.
You are stuck in fastboot. You simply need to issue the right reboot code and you will be fine
Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk
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thanks for repl. But My Kindle Logo is Stuck in here. open KFU then show : Boolloader: UnKnow. So i don't know it bootmod ??? ( recovery, Normal, or fastboot).
b63 said:
if you get this error message to the command "adb shell" then the system shell is messed up
sorry - but you'r only way to recover is a factory cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550999
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he is absolutely right, this happened to me and nothing would work until I got a factory cable
This is a typical problem with KFU.
You need to go to your device manager and uninstall both the adb and android drivers then reinstall them manually. Sometimes it helps to restart your computer and Kindle afterwards. Make sure your device manager says both "Android Phone" and "Android ADB Interface" NOT "Other Device" and "Kindle".
When you are stuck at the boot screen it means you are in fastboot mode. In fastboot mode your device will only recognize fastboot commands. If your device doesn't recognize fastboot commands (KFU uses fastboot commands to change boot modes), 99 times out of 100, it's a driver issue.
A factory programming cable, while nice to have, is not usually necessary. A factory programming cable does two things. It provides power directly to the device instead of the battery AND forces the device into fastboot mode (stuck at boot logo). Since most of you with this problem are ALREADY in fastboot mode, a factory cable would be pointless.
Make sure you are 100% certain that you have the correct drivers installed and configured properly and then use the command prompt to change your bootmode to 4000.
In command prompt, navigate to the folder that contains fastboot.exe and enter the following commands...
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot reboot
(or hold power button for 30 seconds)
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This samething happen to me.
I try this command but command prompt says. <wating for the device> and nothing happen
soupmagnet said:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot reboot
(or hold power button for 30 seconds)
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jingcleovil said:
This samething happen to me.
I try this command but command prompt says. <wating for the device> and nothing happen
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i have the same problem as you it fills good to not be the only one
So, I know not supposed to post questions that are lame, but I can't seem to figure this out. I will state my specs/situation:
I am stuck on the first step of installing FFF on my first Kindle Fire 1st gen.
I am on a Macbook Pro Retina 15" mid-2012 (USB3.0/2.0 mix ports only)
I am using KFU on a Win8 64-bit Virtual Machine (VMWare latest version)
The kindle fire is in fastboot mode (I'm pretty sure, at least).
It is stuck on the stock Kindle fire boot-up logo.
install_Drivers was run successfully after enabling unsigned driver installs.
Run.bat was executed
selected Option 5 first, to install FFF
FFF was downloaded by KFU, the Fire rebooted and then got stuck.
As it rebooted, I had forgotten to automatically have my Fire connect to the Virtual Machine, so VMWare prompted my with what system I wanted the fire connected to. I'm not sure if that delay has something to do with the stall and failure of KFU to install FFF or get out of fastboot.
KFU doesn't recognize the Kindle ("waiting for device" message; ADB: Offline; Boot Status:Unknown).
In my "other devices" on Windows Device Manager I see "Base System Device" and "Unknown Device"
My questions are:
1. How do I go about getting it out of fastboot mode even though KFU can't see the device.
2. What was I doing wrong in the first place?
Before you tell me:
I have read through the Guide
I have read through and searched much of the KFU dev thread
I have searched the forums, without a clear solution.
Thank you very much for your help!!!
escoloader said:
2. What was I doing wrong in the first place?
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This:
I am on a Macbook Pro Retina 15" mid-2012 (USB3.0/2.0 mix ports only)
I am using KFU on a Win8 64-bit Virtual Machine (VMWare latest version)
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Use breakdroid instead
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soupmagnet said:
This:
Use breakdroid instead
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How do I get it back to normal booting first?
Thanks for your help!
escoloader said:
How do I get it back to normal booting first?
Thanks for your help!
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Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
Thepooch said:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
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Thank you for the help, but could you please explain how I use that code, step by step if possible?
Thanks a lot
EDIT: I guess I should specify, I do NOT have a fastboot factory cable. Do I need one?
Okay since you can use windows on a vm start there. Shift+right click on the tools folder inside KFU select open command window here, plug in the kindle, type the first command hit enter, type the second command hit enter if all goes well it should reboot normally. Same concept on a mac whatever directory adb and fastboot are in open a terminal, same commands same method. Good luck
Edit: in fact you can just copy paste my commands then you know you got it right. Dunno about the cable yet see if the commands work.
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Okay since you can use windows on a vm start there. Shift+right click on the tools folder inside KFU select open command window here, plug in the kindle, type the first command hit enter, type the second command hit enter if all goes well it should reboot normally. Same concept on a mac whatever directory adb and fastboot are in open a terminal, same commands same method. Good luck
Edit: in fact you can just copy paste my commands then you know you got it right. Dunno about the cable yet see if the commands work.
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Did the first one, but still says "waiting for device" and nothing is happening. :/ (EDIT: for clarity's sake, nothing happening means its still stuck on the kindle fire white/orange stock boot logo)
btw, thank you for your help.
Hold the power button to turn the device off. Enter the command, and turn the device on when you see "waiting for device".
soupmagnet said:
Hold the power button to turn the device off. Enter the command, and turn the device on when you see "waiting for device".
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still says "waiting for device" in the terminal.
also, windows still comes up with "usb unrecognized" message at the bottom right of my screen.
What's next?
Thanks for joining to help, soupmagnet
Okay rerun the driver.bat packaged with kfu then plug the device in see if it comes up in device manager.
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Okay rerun the driver.bat packaged with kfu then plug the device in see if it comes up in device manager.
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Still doesn't show up. (It also occasionally crashes my mac system when I plug the kindle in now :/ )
If I get a factory cable, will that likely solve this easily?
Well I'm not a Mac person but it's far better with drivers than Windows ever will be maybe google how to setup and and fastboot on a Mac and go from there. Download install breakdroid that should be accompanied with the drivers.
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Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
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Well I'm not a Mac person but it's far better with drivers than Windows ever will be maybe google how to setup and and fastboot on a Mac and go from there. Download install breakdroid that should be accompanied with the drivers.
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Got it! Using Breakdroid, I was able to capture the Kindle as it powered on. I believe my main problem was that there was a significant enough delay in connecting the Kindle via USB to the Windows Virtual Machine, that the ADB couldn't access it in time to capture it. Or whatever.
Solution: I used BreakDroid on my Mac. Turned the kindle off, then back on while Breakdroid was waiting for my device to perform Step 1 on Breakdroid's Kindle Tools. Then it immediately captured the Kindle when I powered it on. Went through the steps on Breakdroid, and it's working with bootloader and recovery
Works great! Have all my stuff back. And...it's rooted
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP, GUYS!
EDIT: Now how do I install Google Play?
Hey folks! First, thanks for all of your hard work on this! I'm surprised at how active these forums are even with developers moving on to newer tablets - it's really impressive to have such an active community!
My problem:
Kindle won't boot; not recognized by ADB or FastBoot on multiple computers/OS's. Likely bad bootloader but can't push stock bootloader without ADB/FastBoot.
How I got there:
Alright, so, I recently received a Kindle HD 8.9" from a friend and tried to unroot it in Windows. I didn't get very far with multiple attempts and, eventually, got to a place where the adb labeled the device as "offline." After updating the SDK and adb, uninstalling and reinstalling drivers and so on, the Kindle was still listed as "offline." Tried different USB ports and so on, still offline, so I followed the "try a different computer" advice. Fed up and remembering how easy it was to unroot and mod my old Evo 4G in OS X, I decided to boot into OS X.
I quickly came across BreakDroid (KindleWater), which one thread or another suggested would work with the Kindle Fire HD 8.9". I started it up and got further than I had ever gotten before but with errors - the flash at the end of the "Step 1" script worked, but there were permissions error prior.
Stuck in fastboot, I turned off my Kindle and then decided to log-in as root and restart the process, thinking this would resolve any permissions issues, but my Kindle never turned back on. Now my Kindle will not turn on at all (even while holding down volume buttons) and is not recognized by 2 different macs and a windows pc. When issuing "sudo fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" I get "ERROR: Unable to create a plug-in (e00002be)" after some time. ADB shows nothing and no device drivers load in Windows.
So, a few questions:
First, Is there anyway to get my Kindle to boot? Looking into it a little, it appears (although is unclear) that BreakDroid is only for the 7". You can see the code attached below - is my phone bricked? I'm going to boot back into Windows and try KFFirstAide and "KFHD System.img Recovery Tool" and, if those don't work, try Ubuntu and SoupKit. I do have a system backup that was made with KFFirstAide. Any thoughts on how to get it up and running again? Although I'm not that fluent in the Windows environment I'm pretty savvy with Linux and OS X.
Second, if it is bricked and I have to send it back to Amazon what risks do I face? Is it likely they'll just send it back fixed and all will be well, or will they keep it and/or sue me for messing with the boot loader? Would I be better off sending it to someone who unbricks and roots Kindles to avoid additional frustration from a gift?
Any thoughts and help are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
P.S. Here is the code BreakDroid ran. I recall "file already exists" and "unable to copy" due to permissions errors but, unfortunately, I killed the terminal before copying the output thinking I could just log-in as root and redo the process (which I did not attempt). The flash at the end of the code, however, was successful (confirmed on Kindle's display).
Code:
/Volumes/BreakDroid/.files/android-sdk/platform-tools/adb kill-server
sleep 5
/Volumes/BreakDroid/.files/android-sdk/platform-tools/adb push /Volumes/BreakDroid/.files/root/fbmode /data/local/fbmode
sleep 5
/Volumes/BreakDroid/.files/android-sdk/platform-tools/adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/fbmode
sleep 2
/Volumes/BreakDroid/.files/android-sdk/platform-tools/adb shell /data/local/fbmode
sleep 5
/Volumes/BreakDroid/.files/android-sdk/platform-tools/adb reboot
sleep 20
/Volumes/BreakDroid/.files/android-sdk/platform-tools/fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader /Volumes/BreakDroid/.files/kindle_files/u-boot.bin
sleep 10
## applescript dialog "Hold the power button until the light goes off" then turn it back on and wait until it is on then continue
Just tried to install an unlocked bootloader from cyanogenmod's jem page (I can't link because I don't have enough posts! - Install_CM_for_jem on the cyanogenmod wiki) but no dice, fastboot just hangs at "waiting for device" on the computer that was able to get the "unable to create a plug-in" error, regardless of USB port, using "sudo ./fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader /Users/USER/Documents/kfhd8-u-boot-prod-8.1.4.bin". Any help or return/warranty advice is appreciated!
Make sure the device is powered off use Ubuntu with soup kit then run the command sudo fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product then plug in the tablet. That should get you into fastboot.
macman005 said:
Make sure the device is powered off use Ubuntu with soup kit then run the command sudo fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product then plug in the tablet. That should get you into fastboot.
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After a lot of effort to get SoupKIt installed (finally got a working install with an i386 version of Ubuntu 12.04, where you'd think that Android development is 64-bit...), I was unable to get fastboot to recognize my Kindle, regardless of which USB controller I used.
Of note, I also wasn't able to use fastboot with sudo, only as the user. Is this because I'm on a live-installation or is SoupKit supposed to be on a 64-bit OS?
Any further suggestions on how to revive this Kindle?
The sudo might not be important when you run the command
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Do you get a waiting for device?
If so this is when you should plug the tablet in via usb
macman005 said:
The sudo might not be important when you run the command
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Do you get a waiting for device?
If so this is when you should plug the tablet in via usb
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I did get "waiting for device" with my Kindle unplugged. I then tried several USB ports, waiting a few minutes at each (~15 minutes), with no luck. :crying: Any thoughts?
Been through a bunch of threads here and elsewhere trying to figure this out. My daughter brought her 1st gen KF to me last night with it stuck on the logo screen. Here's the things I've tried so far:
Hard reset (with power button): Held down for 20 seconds to a minute. Doesn't work.
Installed adb and fastboot on my Mac OS X system. I can get adb responses, "adb devices" returns <device ID> device. The KF will also reboot with the "adb reboot" command. I followed the suggestion at noelarlante.com/kindle-fire-stuck-at-boot-logo-solved (can't post link, new user), but when I ran the "adb shell /data/local/tmp/fbmode" command, it returned "couldn't write bp1, panic!"
Also tried running "adb shell idme bootmode 4000" and "adb shell idme bootmode 4002", but get permission denied as the response
Fastboot commands don't work, I just get <waiting for device>
On the Windows 7 side, I installed the Amazon drivers and the KF is recognized without any problems.
I then tried the Kindle Unbrick Utility (v1.1). If I run the "Stuck at logo" option, I get error: device not found, even though Device Manager lists the Kindle Fire without any issues (shows up as Android Composite USB Interface). "Recovery Loop" option leaves me at <waiting for device>.
Turning now to the Kindle Fire Utility (v0.9.9), the KF is listed as ADB Status: Online, but Boot Status: Unknown. Using the options on the bootmode menu, the KF will reboot, but I get the "couldn't write bp1, panic!" message and Boot Status stays unknown. If I try to install TWRP, "couldn't write bp1, panic!" comes up again, then <waiting for device>. Nothing more happens.
Any suggestions beyond what I've tried so far? The key step seems to be getting past the "couldn't write bp1, panic!" issue.
May need a fastboot cable.
How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
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sd_shadow said:
May need a fastboot cable.
How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
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Yeah, I was wondering if the cable might be necessary. I'll give that a try and check back in when I've got it.
typ993 said:
Yeah, I was wondering if the cable might be necessary. I'll give that a try and check back in when I've got it.
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Try the fastboot commands without cable first.
I meant to add that in first post.
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sd_shadow said:
Try the fastboot commands without cable first.
I meant to add that in first post.
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See OP, fastboot commands just give me the <waiting for device> prompt, only the adb commands work. Hoping the cable gets around that.
typ993 said:
Been through a bunch of threads here and elsewhere trying to figure this out. My daughter brought her 1st gen KF to me last night with it stuck on the logo screen. Here's the things I've tried so far:
Hard reset (with power button): Held down for 20 seconds to a minute. Doesn't work.
Installed adb and fastboot on my Mac OS X system. I can get adb responses, "adb devices" returns <device ID> device. The KF will also reboot with the "adb reboot" command. I followed the suggestion at noelarlante.com/kindle-fire-stuck-at-boot-logo-solved (can't post link, new user), but when I ran the "adb shell /data/local/tmp/fbmode" command, it returned "couldn't write bp1, panic!"
Also tried running "adb shell idme bootmode 4000" and "adb shell idme bootmode 4002", but get permission denied as the response
Fastboot commands don't work, I just get <waiting for device>
On the Windows 7 side, I installed the Amazon drivers and the KF is recognized without any problems.
I then tried the Kindle Unbrick Utility (v1.1). If I run the "Stuck at logo" option, I get error: device not found, even though Device Manager lists the Kindle Fire without any issues (shows up as Android Composite USB Interface). "Recovery Loop" option leaves me at <waiting for device>.
Turning now to the Kindle Fire Utility (v0.9.9), the KF is listed as ADB Status: Online, but Boot Status: Unknown. Using the options on the bootmode menu, the KF will reboot, but I get the "couldn't write bp1, panic!" message and Boot Status stays unknown. If I try to install TWRP, "couldn't write bp1, panic!" comes up again, then <waiting for device>. Nothing more happens.
Any suggestions beyond what I've tried so far? The key step seems to be getting past the "couldn't write bp1, panic!" issue.
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OP says nothing about fastboot commands.
See fourth bullet point in list above.
Will the fastboot cable override whatever has failed to keep the KF stuck in the boot loop? If the KF is accepting (some) adb commands, does that imply it is in normal bootmode?
Thanks again, got the cable ordered.
typ993 said:
See fourth bullet point in list above.
Will the fastboot cable override whatever has failed to keep the KF stuck in the boot loop? If the KF is accepting (some) adb commands, does that imply it is in normal bootmode?
Thanks again, got the cable ordered.
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Fastboot cable forces Kindle into fastboot mode.
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Problem is solved. Here's what I did:
As sd_shadow suggested, I got a fastboot cable. This worked to get the KF into fastboot mode.
Once in fastboot mode, I was able to use Kindle Fire Utility to load FireFireFire and TWRP onto the Kindle.
TWRP from KFU was kind of an old version, so I got the latest version and did a fastboot flash recovery to load up that newer version.
Also downloaded the stock Kindle ROM. For some reason, the sdcard partition wouldn't mount in my Win7 VM, but did mount on my Mac, so copied update.zip from there.
TWRP (2.8.5.0 otter) then wouldn't install the ROM. Tried loading in the 2.8.5.0 blaze version, same deal.
Some Googling on this same problem turned up the fact that TWRP 2.2.2.1 would correctly install the Amazon ROM, which in fact it did. Later builds must have some kind of bug, but if this only affects 1st gen KF's, probably not an urgent one.
Rebooted and back in business. :good:
Fastboot cable is the key ingredient in this situation.
Twrp versions 2.8.X.X have issues for some people, use 2.7.1.0 for custom Roms, 2.2.2.1 for stock.zips
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