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[Q] Problem with kindle fire pls help me.

I accidentally deleted kindle fire system files and now i can do anything.
Is any way to reload operating system from scratch?
I am stuck on kindle fire logo try everything help help help

nikolasargyrou said:
I accidentally deleted kindle fire system files and now i can do anything.
Is any way to reload operating system from scratch?
I am stuck on kindle fire logo try everything help help help
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Deleting files from the system folder only affects the current rom(or as you call it, operating system) and doesn't affect ADB or the TWRP recovery program. You can use TWRP to install a new rom, even the stock Kindle rom.
I can't post links, so search google for "kindle fire software update" and you should find amazon's page to download the latest stock rom for the kindle fire. Rename the file to update.zip and transfer it to the storage on your kindle. You can then use TWRP to select the zip file and re-install the stock kindle rom. This WILL break your root, so use the Kindle Fire utility that's linked in the development forum if you want to re-root your kindle.
If you don't have TWRP installed, try using the Kindle Fire Utility (in the development forum) to install TWRP or recover your kindle fire. I hope this helps!

karmadragon said:
Deleting files from the system folder only affects the current rom(or as you call it, operating system) and doesn't affect ADB or the TWRP recovery program. You can use TWRP to install a new rom, even the stock Kindle rom.
I can't post links, so search google for "kindle fire software update" and you should find amazon's page to download the latest stock rom for the kindle fire. Rename the file to update.zip and transfer it to the storage on your kindle. You can then use TWRP to select the zip file and re-install the stock kindle rom. This WILL break your root, so use the Kindle Fire utility that's linked in the development forum if you want to re-root your kindle. I hope this helps!
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Thanks for the reply
The kindle its not mine it belongs to my boss.He tried to root it deleted some files i think its not rom problem but something else.Is any way to load rom and install it from the pc.can't access kindle the only thing i find on my pc is a winre drive with 2 files sources and boot.sdi.i try everything all utilties on internet all suggentions but nothing.TWRP is a utility that runs from device or pc?

nikolasargyrou said:
TWRP is a utility that runs from device or pc?
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TWRP is the recovery program that you can boot into before the rom loads. You can use the Kindle Fire Utility to install TWRP. If the kindle fire utility isn't working, you can try installing TWRP manually, but you will also need to install FireFireFire, which is the boot loader that replaces the stock kindle loader and allows you to boot into TWRP.
The most important thing is to have ADB access. If you can plug the kindle fire into your PC and get ADB working, you can fix pretty much anything.

How i can be sure that adb is working?
The most important thing is to have ADB access. If you can plug the kindle fire into your PC and get ADB working????How i can be sure that adb is working?

download the latest kfu from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
extract to c:\ and rename "kindle fire utility" to "kfu"
cd to c:\kfu and run "install_drivers.bat"
cd to c:\kfu\tools and type:
"adb devices" - get a response ?
"fastboot devices" - get a respose ?
you should get a response from one of the commands

I have to mention when in b63 post where your in the tools folder it easier to right click inside that folder in an empty space within it, and then press the keyboard's shift key for an option from the right clicked dropdown to open a command prompt window right there. Then type adb devices followed by enter key. Optimum would be a device ##000000000 sorta output in that tiny window , whereas then you could close it and click run in the kindle fire utility from the download. You can see more options to root your device to here with "status info".

Same problem
b63 said:
download the latest kfu from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
extract to c:\ and rename "kindle fire utility" to "kfu"
cd to c:\kfu and run "install_drivers.bat"
cd to c:\kfu\tools and type:
"adb devices" - get a response ?
"fastboot devices" - get a respose ?
you should get a response from one of the commands
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>>> Hi, I have the same problem here. I accidentally deleted my rooted KF system with no rom saved on my KF (I'm a noob). Now, I did the steps you mentioned above.
This is what I have:
-When I typed ad devices it says "list of devices attached :15FE000600000001"
-Got nothing when typed "fastboot devices.
-On KFU it says" adb statusnline', "boot status:unknown".
-I can't install the Fastboot mode on the KF because it stays on waiting for device.
-My pc recognizes the Kindle as a device on the Device Manager, but I can't explore it because it doesn't show up on My Computer.
-I have already unistalled, deleted, re-install the drivers many times. The one that comes with KFU only makes the adb status go offline. The only driver that makes it show on the computer is the one I get when I connect the KF to the computer and let it download a driver by itself.
Please tell me, what can I do to make it show up so I can paste the rom on the device.

erikac71 said:
>>> Hi, I have the same problem here. I accidentally deleted my rooted KF system with no rom saved on my KF (I'm a noob). Now, I did the steps you mentioned above.
This is what I have:
-When I typed ad devices it says "list of devices attached :15FE000600000001"
-Got nothing when typed "fastboot devices.
-On KFU it says" adb statusnline', "boot status:unknown".
-I can't install the Fastboot mode on the KF because it stays on waiting for device.
-My pc recognizes the Kindle as a device on the Device Manager, but I can't explore it because it doesn't show up on My Computer.
-I have already unistalled, deleted, re-install the drivers many times. The one that comes with KFU only makes the adb status go offline. The only driver that makes it show on the computer is the one I get when I connect the KF to the computer and let it download a driver by itself.
Please tell me, what can I do to make it show up so I can paste the rom on the device.
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You're getting confused with how adb and fastboot work. I suggest reading this to get a better understanding.

soupmagnet said:
You're getting confused with how adb and fastboot work. I suggest reading this to get a better understanding.
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Thanks, I have read it like 3 times, it's just a little confusing for someone dealing with rooting for the first time. What I get is that I need to get the KF come up on Windows so I can paste the rom into the KF and that the KF needs to be in fastboot to install the rom.
Anyway, now the Kindle shows up on KFU as "online" and the bootmode is "4000", but still nothing comes up on the explorer. Twrp is installed and I'm able to load it, but I did not make a Backup. How can I install the system again?

If twrp is installed when you boot into it click on mount, then click mount usb, this is the only way it's going to show up as a mass storage device on your pc so that you can transfer a rom over to it.
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erikac71 said:
Thanks, I have read it like 3 times, it's just a little confusing for someone dealing with rooting for the first time. What I get is that I need to get the KF come up on Windows so I can paste the rom into the KF and that the KF needs to be in fastboot to install the rom.
Anyway, now the Kindle shows up on KFU as "online" and the bootmode is "4000", but still nothing comes up on the explorer. Twrp is installed and I'm able to load it, but I did not make a Backup. How can I install the system again?
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Put both zips on your sdcard in zip form, wipe factory/data reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe system, flash rom zip, flash gapps zip, reboot then system if prompted.

Thank you so much!!! :laugh:
I have done what you told me and my Kindle is now working. It's already downloading my files from the cloud.
(Sorry for the long reply, I had to go to work.)

Very good you`re welcome.

Rooting Kindle Fire with KFU

Hi, I've been trying to root my Kindle Fire using multiple different guides I've found online. I tried using Kindle Fie Utility but it says "ADB Status: offline" and "Boot status: unknown". I've tried to run the install drivers file multiple times, I've installed drivers manually, and I've tried using adb devices from command prompt to manually check for the Kindle Fire. It's running stock 6.3.1 and I'm using KFU 0.9.3. The weird thing is that in device manager it shows as Android ADB Interface instead of a drive. But not and Android Composite ADB Interface. My Android SDK is installed in "C:\Program Files (x86)\android\android-sdk\". I've spent hours on google and can't find anything. I just want to root so I can install Google Play Store because I don't have another Android device to sideload apps from. As an alternative, is it possible to create an Android virtual device in the emulator, install Google Play Store, and get the .APK files off of it to sideload without rooting?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547

Thanks for the link. I read the whole thing and it was really useful. I see that my Kindle Fire is in fastboot mode. I can't connect to it with KFU, adb, or fastboot command line though. If I run a factory reset of my Kindle will it reset the boot mode too? Or is there some trick for getting ADB to recognize devices in fastboot?

3DModelerMan said:
Thanks for the link. I read the whole thing and it was really useful. I see that my Kindle Fire is in fastboot mode. I can't connect to it with KFU, adb, or fastboot command line though. If I run a factory reset of my Kindle will it reset the boot mode too? Or is there some trick for getting ADB to recognize devices in fastboot?
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You must confirm that the device drivers are loading properly for whatever mode your Kindle Fire is in at the time. This is in post #2 of that guide.
No, bootmodes are set in a persistent, non-volatile RAM separate from any other software. I'm not sure how you plan to run a factory reset on it anyway if you are in fastboot mode and you can't send it commands.
Use the guide I gave you and reinstall the drivers in the way that I suggest. Then learn the adb/fastboot commands you need to root using the guide at the bottom of post #3. If you cannot get around the issue with drivers, you might try Firekit...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038
but there's a bit of a learning curve involved there too. That's really about the best advice I can give you... drivers drivers drivers.

[Q] Bricked KF2 - no OS, fastboot & TWRP available

I've read through hundreds of similar threads and haven't been able to find a solution - I'll gladly give up my firstborn (and/or make a paypal donation) to anyone who is able to help solve my issue!!
From my research, I seem to have no OS installed on the Kindle, and as far as I can tell, I'm booting into fastboot mode (screen hangs on the blue/white Kindle Fire logo, screen does not ever dim). I AM able to access TWRP Recovery, but don't have any backup to load from, am unable to successfully flash the ROM that I have saved to my SD card. My device manager recognizes the Kindle as a Kindle Fire (Android ADB Interface), no yellow triangles. Typing ADB Devices into Command Prompt gets me: [device number ] offline. Typing fastboot devices into Command Prompt gets me nothing (blank line).
Background/How I 'Bricked' It: I have a Kindle Fire 2 and was able to successfully unroot/flash Cyanogenmod 10 onto it. Worked perfectly for about 6 months, when I decided that it would be a good idea to flash back to stock so that I could give it to a relative. I have TWRP 2.3.3.0, so I used a guide on xda to do the following:
I used a guide from xda and followed these instructions
-Download latest KF2 stock software from amazon. Re-name the file to update.zip
-Moved it to the root of the SD card
-Booted in to TWRP
-Factory Wipe/Restore
-Wiped Cache
-Wiped Dalvik Cache
-Wiped System
-Installed the "update.zip"
-Wiped cache/dalvik again
-Rebooted
Unfortunately, wiping the system seems to have wiped the CM10 OS (ROM) that I had installed, and there was a failure in installing the amazon stock:
Installing '/sdcard/download/update.zip...
assert failed: is_substring ("Otter2 , file_getstring("/proc/product_name"))
E: Error in /sdcard/download/update.zip
(Status 7)
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/download/update.zip'
Updating partition details...
Trying to reboot the system from TWRP results in a message that states: "No OS installed! Are you sure you wish to reboot?"
Investigating using ADB: So it looks like I have no OS on the Kindle Fire 2. This seems to be a problem because without an OS, I am unable to use adb (from what I've read, no OS = no way to accept/authenticate the computer RSA fingerprint to whitelist the kindle and allow adb to function). Trying to use KFU, KFFirstAide, or the Kindle UnBrick Utility results in Error: Device offline or Error: Device not found types of messages (I am assuming due to the fact that I can't "turn" adb on by accepting the RSA fingerprint prompt)
What does Device Manager tell me? My computer can 'see' the Kindle Fire in device manager [as I stated earlier: My device manager recognizes the Kindle as a Kindle Fire (Android ADB Interface), no yellow triangles] but going to My Computer and looking under mass storage devices, the computer doesn't seem to recognize the device as a USB storage device, which is a problem because I can't drag/drop or push/pull files to the SD card so I can't try to flash anything *other* than the original file that failed.
Fastboot Mode...? From what I can tell (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159), my device is in fastboot mode. My Kindle screen hangs on the blue/white Kindle Fire logo screen, which from what I understand is hashcode's bootloader/fastboot screen. However, when I look at the Hardware IDs in the device manager, it tells me that my hardware IDs are:
USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&REV_0216
USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
So...my kindle seems to be stuck on the blue/white fastboot screen, but register on my computer as the stock kindle fastboot? I'm not really sure what's going on there, and couldn't find too many people with the same discrepancy that I have...
I tried plugging in my cord (making sure to use a USB 2.0 port), going into Command Prompt and using some fastboot commands. (ie: fastboot flash bootloader \path\update.zip) but all I get is a <waiting for device> for a LONG time. As in, a few hours. Some basic googling/investigation seems to indicate that I don't have fastboot drivers installed, OR that I wasn't running fastboot in an 'elevated mode' but I haven't been able to find too many details about how to fix those, IF that is the problem.
TWRP 2.3.3.0: I can get into TWRP recovery just fine, although I can't seem to figure out how to get files onto my device. So I've tried re-installing the original update.zip file that failed the first time several times, with no success. trying to 'Mount' the device doesn't seem to do anything (at least, my computer doesn't see the device as USB storage regardless of whether it's mounted or not) I tried using Advanced --> ADB Sideload, but trying to send the file in Command Prompt using the adb sideload <filename> command just gets me an Error: Device not Found message. I thought maybe I could try Advanced --> Terminal Command, but have no idea how to do that or what it does, and most sites are very vague about the step-by-step details, so I didn't really touch it.
Not sure if this is relevant or not, but when my KF2 is plugged into (attached) to my computer with the cord and is in TWRP, device manager shows the device under 'Other Devices' --> Amazon Kindle Fire2, and there is a yellow triangle on it. Not sure why...going back to 'fastboot' mode gets rid of yellow triangles and is recognized as a Kindle Fire again.
At this point - I'm pretty much stumped and have (hopefully) demonstrated that I've done my best to do my own research/read through threads/done due diligence. Is there anyone out there that might have any suggestions? Or do I now have a very large paperweight?
ANY input/suggestions/encouragement is welcome! I absolutely and sincerely appreciate your time in reading through this thread and trying to help noobs like me!

Use fast boot mode to recover to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Or
If you have access to twrp. Use the ADb sideload feature to push CyanogenMod or another ROM over.
One thing though- if you can boot into TWRP you didn't wipe the system partition. Twrp for kf2 requires a file named stack to be there.
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...tried those, but maybe am doing them incorrectly?
mindmajick said:
Use fast boot mode to recover to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Or
If you have access to twrp. Use the ADb sideload feature to push CyanogenMod or another ROM over.
One thing though- if you can boot into TWRP you didn't wipe the system partition. Twrp for kf2 requires a file named stack to be there.
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Trying to use the ADB sideload feature to push CM or another ROM over doesn't seem to be working for me (unless I'm doing it wrong?)
I tried using Advanced --> ADB Sideload, but trying to send the file in Command Prompt using the "adb sideload C:\users\Name\update.zip command just gets me an Error: Device not Found message". Could I be using the command incorrectly?
Trying to use any fastboot command in Windows Command Prompt results in <waiting for device> to hang for hours, with no changes to command prompt and no changes to the kindle (still sits at the blue/white boot logo).

Ah. Sorry. Missed that in the OP.
Sounds like you probably need the drivers installed.
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Fastboot Drivers
mindmajick said:
Ah. Sorry. Missed that in the OP.
Sounds like you probably need the drivers installed.
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Are there difference drivers for fastboot and adb? I don't get a 'yellow triangle' and my device manager identifies the device as a Kindle Fire [Android ADB Interface], so I thought I was okay.
Should I be looking for fastboot drivers?
And btw, thanks so much for your willingness to help and input!

ME TOO
Just purchased a KF from someone...thay had rooted it...I tried to unroot...got stuck...now mine is doing the same as yours. I hope someone has a fix for you as I too have a large paperweight.

Follow Up
tessa33 said:
I've read through hundreds of similar threads and haven't been able to find a solution - I'll gladly give up my firstborn (and/or make a paypal donation) to anyone who is able to help solve my issue!!
From my research, I seem to have no OS installed on the Kindle, and as far as I can tell, I'm booting into fastboot mode (screen hangs on the blue/white Kindle Fire logo, screen does not ever dim). I AM able to access TWRP Recovery, but don't have any backup to load from, am unable to successfully flash the ROM that I have saved to my SD card. My device manager recognizes the Kindle as a Kindle Fire (Android ADB Interface), no yellow triangles. Typing ADB Devices into Command Prompt gets me: [device number ] offline. Typing fastboot devices into Command Prompt gets me nothing (blank line).
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tessa33,
I just sent you a response. Call me at 707-774-5923 when you have a moment.

Solution?
I figured I could post in this thread before staring my own because I am having a very similar issue trying to revert my Kindle Fire 2 back to stock from cyanogen so I can sell it. I downloaded the official software from Amazon but every time I try to flash it through TWRP I get the exact same error you were getting. Did anyone ever figure out how to resolve the issue for you?

Had the same problem, so I chatted with an Amazon associate, told him I turned it on one day and it showed the grey triangle and he sent me a new Kindle Fire 2nd Gen for free. Try that...
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Hello
I have rooted KF2 and I did factory reset I lost TWRP&Os I can see the device as ADB device, Howeverm when the device in fastboot the pc not recognize it.
issuing fastboot devices command return nothing.
I used ubuntu and windows still the same issue. any idea?

[Q] Issues with rooting a Kindle Fire

I have a 1st Gen Kindle Fire that I am currently trying to root so I can install a new OS. My PC is a Windows 7 64-bit machine.
Steps I have taken:
1. Download and unzip KFU 0.9.9
2. I connected my Kindle Fire to my laptop via USB
3. I clicked on the install_driver.bat file
4. Drivers installed successfully
5. Device Manager sees the Kindle Fire but it doesn't show up in My Computer as a storage device
6. I clicked the run.bat file and opened the KFU
ADB Status: Offline
Boot Status: Unknown
7. In KFU I selected option 2 and hit enter
8. I receive the following message in KFU
Activating Fastboot <4002>
Oops... something went wrong.
We are unable to locate your Kindle Fire.
Make sure it is plugged in and powered on.
twrp.img has been found.
fff.bin has been found.
Notice
Fastboot uses a different device than ADB.
You should check device manager for "Kindle" or "Amazon"
If you see it, rerun the driver installer that came packaged with KFU.
Installing FFF...
<waiting for device>
9. a. With KFU open I install the drivers and nothing happens.
b. With KFU closed I install the drivers and repeat steps 6-8
After updating the Kindle Fire drivers in Device Manager, it goes from being an ADB device to a USB composite device.
1. skip installing drivers that came with KFU.
2. Open run.bat
ADB Status: Online
Boot Status: Unknown
3. Select 2 and press enter
4. Receive following message
Installing Permanent Root
Activating Fastboot <4002>
2726KB/s <510876 bytes in 0.183s>
couldn't write bp1, panic!
The kindle has been told to reboot inFastboot Mode. (I can see the Kindle visibly restart and come to the locked screen.)
twrp.img has been found.
fff.bin has been found.
Notice
Fastboot uses a different device than ADB (the same message as before.)
So, am I missing any steps? Where do I go from here? This is my first attempt at rooting anything so keep that in mind. That's why I chose my Kindle Fire since it's almost useless to me with that Amazon OS. I apologize for it being a long post but I wanted to be perfectly clear on what I have and have not done.

[How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3 [2014]
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Still Issues
So, I followed that link you posted and I followed the video instructions and it still acts like my device isn't connected.
They mention that I should switch the modes between Camera and Media, but the Kindle doesn't have a camera, so I'm not sure what the alternate method would be.
I'm trying the saferoot version detailed in the video and in that link this time.
Edit: I tried the same steps without installing the drivers and it worked perfectly! Thanks

[Q] Stock 1st gen KF stuck on logo screen

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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