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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.

[Q] Rooted Kindle Fire stopped working - Please Help

Has anyone else experienced this problem:
I rooted my Kindle Fire using KFU 0.9.5. it came stock with kindle 6.3 software. The rooting process was a cinch, and I installed GO Launcher EX and the Google Play store and many other applications that work great. I haven't installed anything in the past few days. It's been working fine since I rooted about 3 weeks ago. Now, all of a sudden, I go to open my fire and there's an android guy with an "!" Icon. I reboot. Get the yellow splash screen, and it goes to rebooting options. I select normal reboot. Goes to yellow screen, Goes to Kindle fire splash screen, goes to lock screen. I unlock with my PW and the device immediately turns off. So I try again, this time using recovery. Same scenario. Third time I chose fastboot. Now it sticks on the yellow triangle screen and does nothing. How do I get it to boot up? Please help.
Thank you,
Kyle.

There was a new update from Amazon causing problems. You can flash a different rom or get the new update from the Amazon website and flash it, which will make everything 100% stock again without root.

soupmagnet said:
There was a new update from Amazon causing problems. You can flash a different rom or get the new update from the Amazon website and flash it, which will make everything 100% stock again without root.
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Ok. I got it to boot into recovery mode. when I go to reboot system now, it goes to the yellow triangle splash, then kindle fire splash (orange fire lettering, not blue), then it brightens up, and goes to the lock screen. then immediately powers off. reboots into the yellow triangle splash, then an android robot with a loading bar that fills about 25%, to a mini android robot with an orange ! triangle.
If I have to flash a new ROM, which would you suggest?
Thank you,
Kyle.

Also, in the CWM recovery, there's a factory data reset. Will that undo the root? Or will it just wipe the memory?

???
Please advise. Currently my Kindle is stuck and I'd like to have it operational again. Even if that means re-rooting it. Does CWM Factory Reset wipe the root or just delete the memory on the device. Is that even the correct route to go? Is there an easier way to get out of this boot loop? KFU won't recognize the device because it won't power up all the way.
Thank you.

Factory reset will only wipe your user data.
To break root and restore to factory original you have to flash the latest update from Amazon.
Google "Kindle Fire software update", it will be on the Amazon website.
Change the file extension from ".bin" to ".zip" and put it on your sdcard.
Flash the new update.zip in CWM

soupmagnet said:
Factory reset will only wipe your user data.
To break root and restore to factory original you have to flash the latest update from Amazon.
Google "Kindle Fire software update", it will be on the Amazon website.
Change the file extension from ".bin" to ".zip" and put it on your sdcard.
Flash the new update.zip in CWM
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Ok, but I still cannot add anything to my device because it will not start up in any mode, so my computer isn't recognizing the device. How do I get the computer to see the Kindle while it's "off"
I've read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547 and it's not very helpful in that regard.

Can you boot into recovery? If you can, you're halfway there.

soupmagnet said:
Can you boot into recovery? If you can, you're halfway there.
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Soupmag, Sorry it took so long to reply; I had to pick my kid up from his mom's after work, and feed, bathe, and bed him, which is exhausting. I was at work earlier.
I can boot the device into recovery mode. The screen looks like this:
CWM-based Recovery v5. 0. 2 .7 FULL (By DooMLoRD)
Amazon Kindle Fire: v01-FINAL: Touch ed. by TUTRCHAOS
-reboot options
-Install zip from sdcard
-apply /sdcard/update.zip
-Wipe cache
-Backup and Rest.
-Mount & Strg
-advanced
-Power off
-Go Back
Build info...
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I don't know how to get a new .zip on the /sdcard. The PC doesn't see the device, so I can't transfer. It won't boot normally from this (reboot options are norm., fast, recov.) so I'm left with trying to reinstall the .zip, but I don't know if I need to wipe b4 I try that. Or, factory reset and hope it starts in Kindle launcher. What happens next. Sorry this is so long. I just don't want to screw it up even worse or possibly brick it.
Thanks for your help and patience.
-Kyle

soupmagnet said:
Factory reset will only wipe your user data.
To break root and restore to factory original you have to flash the latest update from Amazon.
Google "Kindle Fire software update", it will be on the Amazon website.
Change the file extension from ".bin" to ".zip" and put it on your sdcard.
Flash the new update.zip in CWM
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BTW: I'd rather not factory resotre and re-root, but if I have to, than I will.
Thanks again.
Kyle

For some reason, the update will not install with CWM. I found that if you install TWRP, the update will install. I have used the commands on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568340 to successfully install TWRP and then the update installs. After that, you will have to re-root.

When it says in those instructions:
adb push fbmode /data/local/fbmode
is that a command prompt window in the kindle dir? Or a KFU Option?
adb push fbmode /data/local/fbmode
Something completely different?
Please elaborate.
Thank you.
-Kyle

There's no need to reroot. I assume you're using Windows, right? Fix your drivers so you can use adb to push a new rom to your sdcard OR mount your sdcard in TWRP and transfer it like that.

Ok Awesome. Soupmag, awesome. I don't want to un-root. How do I update my Drivers? I had the adb drivers working fine yesterday. I didn't change anything. I'm using the KindleADB drivers and when it worked. I plugged it into the PC (windows vista) it would show under ADB devices on device manager.
Thank you,
Kyle

Well first, see if you can get into recovery and mount your sdcard (Kindle plugged into the computer of course)

Ok, I'm on recovery CWN-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 FULL
There's an Android Composite ADB interface under Android Phones in Device Manager
USB plugged in of course
Edit: When I shut the device down the Android Phone>Android Composite ADB Interface is removed from devices in device manager, so it has to be seeing the device, right?

kylebenton said:
When it says in those instructions:
adb push fbmode /data/local/fbmode
is that a command prompt window in the kindle dir? Or a KFU Option?
adb push fbmode /data/local/fbmode
Something completely different?
Please elaborate.
Thank you.
-Kyle
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Command prompt window... from the directory where you unzip the files. Honestly, I don't really know if all the steps are required. All I know is that the process has worked for me.

kylebenton said:
Ok, I'm on recovery CWN-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 FULL
There's an Android Composite ADB interface under Android Phones in Device Manager
USB plugged in of course
Edit: When I shut the device down the Android Phone>Android Composite ADB Interface is removed from devices in device manager, so it has to be seeing the device, right?
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While in recovery, select "mount sdcard". It should show up on your computer as external storage. Then use your computer to download whatever rom you want and transfer it to your sdcard. Just make sure its in .zip format.
[Edit:] If that doesn't work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747671 ...to fix your drivers.

Duplicate post, deleted. Stupid XDA app.

soupmagnet said:
While in recovery, select "mount sdcard". It should show up on your computer as external storage. Then use your computer to download whatever rom you want and transfer it to your sdcard. Just make sure its in .zip format.
[Edit:] If that doesn't work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747671 ...to fix your drivers.
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Awesome! Do you recommend any particular ROM for stability? I don't want to have to do this every month lol
Thanks again
kyle

[Q] installation questions for 2 bootloader+ TWRP

hello people,
about this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175
steps 3 and 4 do not work.
Where should I put the files that I download?

whitesalt said:
hello people,
about this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175
steps 3 and 4 do not work.
Where should I put the files that I download?
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correct the question
fastboot does not respond.
the command adb devices yes
why???

whitesalt said:
correct the question
fastboot does not respond.
the command adb devices yes
why???
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The device has to be in fastboot mode to show up via fastboot.exe
Regarding your issues flashing the bootloader/TWRP, try using FireFlash, an apk that automates the process of flashing the exploitable bootloader and TWRP, using the freedom boot.img and TWRP files from the thread you mentioned in your post They can be anywhere on the device storage.
Stick the FireFlash apk on the device storage, install it with ES File Manager, plug in the freedom boot.img into the boot slot and the TWRP img into the recovery slot, check the box to flash 8.1.4 bootloader if you aren't already using it (red letters will warn you if you aren't) and check apply stack override. also check disable auto recovery update. execute the flash, and you're done.You can also use FireFlash to easily update TWRP later on if you like.

humpster said:
The device has to be in fastboot mode to show up via fastboot.exe
Regarding your issues flashing the bootloader/TWRP, try using FireFlash, an apk that automates the process of flashing the exploitable bootloader and TWRP, using the freedom boot.img and TWRP files from the thread you mentioned in your post They can be anywhere on the device storage.
Stick the FireFlash apk on the device storage, install it with ES File Manager, plug in the freedom boot.img into the boot slot and the TWRP img into the recovery slot, check the box to flash 8.1.4 bootloader if you aren't already using it (red letters will warn you if you aren't) and check apply stack override. also check disable auto recovery update. execute the flash, and you're done.You can also use FireFlash to easily update TWRP later on if you like.
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found within the forum
I open Fireflash and find the inscription: warning: current bootloader not kfhd8-u-boot-prod-8.1.4.bin.
Can I switch back?
FlashBoot I click to go into the "flash install script" or "reboot into recovery"?
I can also directly follow the program? reliable?
thanks

is stuck to the initial written "kindle fire" orange. help!

If you are not seeing the blue logo, then the 2nd-bootloader / freedom boot / twrp img is not installed correctly.
I will post a small set of instructions in a few mins. But they require you have a working fastboot connection.
Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk 2

Hashcode said:
If you are not seeing the blue logo, then the 2nd-bootloader / freedom boot / twrp img is not installed correctly.
I will post a small set of instructions in a few mins. But they require you have a working fastboot connection.
Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk 2
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apparently neither do fastboot adb recognizes the device!
how can I check better?

I remember that already fastboot did not work before, so I installed Fireflash and finally brick

whitesalt said:
I remember that already fastboot did not work before, so I installed Fireflash and finally brick
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Have you tried using KFFA found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
It has MANY options for fixing USB drivers, installing 2nd-bootloader, etc.

Hashcode said:
Have you tried using KFFA found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
It has MANY options for fixing USB drivers, installing 2nd-bootloader, etc.
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nothing happens! the program fails to work because it waits for the device that does not find! I ask amazon replacement?

whitesalt said:
nothing happens! the program fails to work because it waits for the device that does not find! I ask amazon replacement?
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What operating system are you using on your computer?
If using Windows 7 or 8: are your Kindle HD 8.9 drivers up to date? Check this thread out to uninstall and reinstall the proper drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 (it references another thread that helps uninstall "phantom" device drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37733595&postcount=361)
We need a bit more information in order to help you out.

GenghisKhan67 said:
What operating system are you using on your computer?
If using Windows 7 or 8: are your Kindle HD 8.9 drivers up to date? Check this thread out to uninstall and reinstall the proper drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 (it references another thread that helps uninstall "phantom" device drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37733595&postcount=361)
We need a bit more information in order to help you out.
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hello,
I use windows xp and windows 7, the guide can not use it because the kindle is blocked! the day after tomorrow comes the new kindle you help me not to make mistakes? I listed exactly what is right to do? remember that the error was born from the fastboot that did not work! thanks

whitesalt said:
hello,
I use windows xp and windows 7, the guide can not use it because the kindle is blocked! the day after tomorrow comes the new kindle you help me not to make mistakes? I listed exactly what is right to do? remember that the error was born from the fastboot that did not work! thanks
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My point is that it is crucial to have proper drivers present and working BEFORE you even get into fastboot mode.
I would recommend you go back and re-read Hashcode's thread. Back up your system files before modifying anything, so you can go back if anything goes wrong.

GenghisKhan67 said:
My point is that it is crucial to have proper drivers present and working BEFORE you even get into fastboot mode.
I would recommend you go back and re-read Hashcode's thread. Back up your system files before modifying anything, so you can go back if anything goes wrong.
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but if something goes wrong, without the fastboot mode you can not recover anything the same right?
Surely my mistake was not to test the fastboot. Why can not I work in the device?? for drivers?

I think my kindle volume button is broken. Every time I reboot the device it always enter safe mode.
I reflash the device to stock but the problem still appear, now I want to back to custom rom but I cannot get in to TWRP (the volume up button not working) so I stuck at blue logo.
Fastboot and ADB still working.
Is there any way to install CM10.1 using fastboot/adb only without TWRP?

You can still get into twrp without using volume button, you just need to run adb on your PC with your kindle connected and adb enabled as follows:
adb reboot recovery
Or try
adb shell "su -c 'reboot recovery'"
If it is the second one u can run it from a mobile terminal app on the kindle, just take off the adb shell part.
Once you have cm installed I know for a fact you can reboot into recovery from the shutdown menu, but u have to enabled developer stuff on cm after u flash it. You can tell I'm half asleep when I can't remember the proper term and say "stuff"... Anyways if you want feel free to try what I suggested or search around for what I suggested. I am going to bed.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

TWRP problem
Hello people
First of all thanks Hashcode for putting so much effort into it
I ran into a little bit of problem
First off regarding the BLUE LOGO
I first get ORANGE then BLUE n then ORANGE again with the animation
Second regarding TWRP
I can't seem to get into recovery while pressing the volume up button
It gives me a bad boot kinda error n then takes me to Fastboot mode
I hope you guys can help me out with this
Thanks
EDIT
Thanks to the above post i was able to enter recovery
Now it gives me two options
1 reboot kindle
2 reset to factory defaults
Question : How do i install CM 10.1 from there

You apparently didn't follow the instructions in the 2nd bootloader thread very well because you seem to have skipped a step.

To further explain what soupmagnet means, you didn't flash twrp to your recovery, that's the stock amazon recovery and is completely useless.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
To further explain what soupmagnet means, you didn't flash twrp to your recovery, that's the stock amazon recovery and is completely useless.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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I entered every command perfectly
Do i need to re flash TWRP????
If so , HOW???

Help me reinstall 8.4.6 fresh on Kindle Fire HD 8.9

I have read through this forum pretty thoroughly. I have tried to mess around with KFHD SRT and with KFFAide. With KFFAide it says it downloads the images necessary and then it hangs on waiting for device. The device is in fastboot, so I don't know why.
With KFHD SRT the last supported version was 8.1.4.
The only thing I did with this kindle is root it, but I want to go back to stock with a clean install. I downloaded the 8.4.6 bin but have no idea how to create a system.img. I tried doing an install from the internal storage but since it already has the same build, the kindle won't let me "upgrade my device"
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Matt

Have you tried copying the .bin to the root folder (the sdcard root, not the true root) then go to Settings -> About -> Device and click the 'Update Your Kindle' button?
mattjt21 said:
I have read through this forum pretty thoroughly. I have tried to mess around with KFHD SRT and with KFFAide. With KFFAide it says it downloads the images necessary and then it hangs on waiting for device. The device is in fastboot, so I don't know why.
With KFHD SRT the last supported version was 8.1.4.
The only thing I did with this kindle is root it, but I want to go back to stock with a clean install. I downloaded the 8.4.6 bin but have no idea how to create a system.img. I tried doing an install from the internal storage but since it already has the same build, the kindle won't let me "upgrade my device"
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Matt
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ggggeo said:
Have you tried copying the .bin to the root folder (the sdcard root, not the true root) then go to Settings -> About -> Device and click the 'Update Your Kindle' button?
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Yes a couple of times. It's not working because I am trying to update to the same firmware as is on the kindle.

mattjt21 said:
Yes a couple of times. It's not working because I am trying to update to the same firmware as is on the kindle.
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I haven't tried it myself, but KFFirstAide has an unroot option. Maybe use the factory reset in the Kindle settings?

ggggeo said:
I haven't tried it myself, but KFFirstAide has an unroot option. Maybe use the factory reset in the Kindle settings?
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We are past that..

I'm guessing either you don't have the drivers for fastboot installed or you didn't tell kffa no when it asked if u wanted to be put into fastboot. Check the device manager for a jem device with a yellow triangle next to it. If you find that while it is in fastboot mode, then download the drivers in my signature and extract them somewhere, then right click the device in the device manager and hit update drivers and point it to where my drivers are.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
I'm guessing either you don't have the drivers for fastboot installed or you didn't tell kffa no when it asked if u wanted to be put into fastboot. Check the device manager for a jem device with a yellow triangle next to it. If you find that while it is in fastboot mode, then download the drivers in my signature and extract them somewhere, then right click the device in the device manager and hit update drivers and point it to where my drivers are.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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The drivers worked, I had to do some digging on getting them to install on Win 8. But was able to get it working. Thank you!

KFFA hangs on downloading images
trying to restore KFHD 8.9 . Got it into fastboot then KFFA starts downloading images. boot.img and recovery.img are OK but after it hangs saying "1 more to download" . Now i see it already for nearly an hour !

I downloaded the 8.4.6 bin but have no idea how to create a system.img.
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That won't work. Images have to be made special for a fastboot flash. You can do a system restore and then let an Amazon OTA update get you up to date and stock.
These two links will help you restore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175

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Please help! Kindle Fire 1st Generation Stuck at bootup with stock SW

I think my kindle is soft bricked for now, any help will be greatly appreaciated.
[Symptom]
(1) Everything was not changed on this 1st Gen Kindle Fire(KF) belongs to my daughter.
(2) KF was shut down as usual but could not boot up about 1 day ago.
(3) Kindle Fire logo flashes and goes dim after being brightly lit for a few seconds, then entered a endless loop which could not get out. It seems my device is trying to boot normally to a malfunctioning operating system.
(4) Press power button for more than 20 second to shutdown then press again quickly to power up, still stuck.
[My Troubleshooting as homework]
STEP 1. I read a lot posts and tried a lot things except the commands to deal with partitions which looks too dangerous to me for now. I will try if I have to do it later.
STEP 2. I tried the USB driver comes with Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 but it is not working well on my Win 7 Professional 64 bit OS Home PC, so I ended up installed official Kindle USB driver from amazon.
STEP 3. Some check ups done.
(1) After I installed Amazon USB driver for kindle, Kindle Fire Utility(KFU) 0.9.9 showed ADB Status=Online, Boot Status=4000 via executing run.bat.
(2) I tried to Activating Recovery Mode 5001 in KFU, I got message: "The system cannot find the drive specified, 3801KB/s(510876 bytes in 0.131s) The Kindle has been told to reboot in Recovery Mode" . I notices the Kindle really rebooted after this operation although it said cannot find the specified drive. But if I do Recheck Device Status, it is always shows ADB Status=Online, Boot Status=4000.
(3) I went to Win 7 Device Management, I can see Kindle Fire/Android Composite ADB Interface" is listed and driver is working state. Also I can see one more item as Portable Devices/M:. The properties of Disk M showed the device is working properly.
(4) Win 7 Disk Management windows showed Disk M as No Media, capacity=0MB, Unallocated Space=0MB, Reserved Space=0MB.
(5) Tried some commands:
I am using the stock bootloader (plain "kindle fire" boot logo), the fastboot command must always specify the custom vendor ID used by the Kindle Fire.
C:\Users\ADMIN\Desktop\Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9\tools>fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
< waiting for device >
Stuck here forever.
C:\Users\ADMIN\Desktop\Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9\tools>fastboot -i 0x1949 devices
<Empty, No Info is Returned>
C:\Users\ADMIN\Desktop\Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9\tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
2474000600000001 device
(6) I also tried following procedure described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660636 but nothing helped.
1. Turn off the device.
2. Plug the device into USB to your computer. This should turn the device on.
3. Delete the ".android" folder from your Windows profile. This is very important. If you just uninstall the device and driver, Windows will still use this to reinstall the device. You want to start as fresh as possible to eliminate complications from previous attempts.
4. Uninstall it from Device Manager. Make certain to check the box to uninstall the driver as well.
5. Start a new scan for hardware changes in the Device Manager.
6. As mine was stuck in fastboot mode, it recognized the device as "kindle" (lower-case "k")
7. Run the "install_driver.bat" from the Kindle Fire Utility.
8. After driver install, run the Kindle Fire Utility.
9. ADB status will say "offline", that's fine.
10. Choose option 1 to go into the Bootmode Menu.
11. Choose option 1 to boot into Normal Mode.
12. It will be stuck at <waiting for device>.
13. Turn off the device, keeping it plugged into the PC. *very important* This step was one among others that made THE difference for me.
14. Turn on the device. *Hopefully*, you should immediately see the utility spit out some text and your device should reboot.
15. Boots up!! (well, mine did, and I had almost give up hope were it not for my pride and stubbornness).
[ Action Items as Next Step ]
(1) I will keep reading the posts to see whether I can find anything useful.
(2) I guess I might have to make a factory cable...
(3) Hope the 8g storage chip is not damaged by itself...
If you have any advice, please help, Thanks in advance!

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applegd said:
I think my kindle is soft bricked for now, any help will be greatly appreaciated.
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So you don't have anything install at all not fff no custom recovery no rom is that correct or are you coming from stock???

lj50036 said:
So you don't have anything install at all not fff no custom recovery no rom is that correct or are you coming from stock???
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Thanks! Stock Kindle Fire without fff,custom recovery/rom.

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applegd said:
Thanks! Stock Kindle Fire without fff,custom recovery/rom.
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Ok we need to start over... Unplug your tablet from your PC.. Than uninstall everything specific to your tablet drivers utilities, all of it....
Than go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 and get this and install it just like they say to.....
Than go get http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192818 Let me know when your done with that... Don't get ahead of me, PLZ
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Just to clarify you cannot boot into rom correct??

lj50036 said:
STEP 1. Ok we need to start over... Unplug your tablet from your PC.. Than uninstall everything specific to your tablet drivers utilities, all of it....
STEP 2.Than go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 and get this and install it just like they say to.....
STEP 3. Than go get http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192818 Let me know when your done with that... Don't get ahead of me, PLZ
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Just to clarify you cannot boot into rom correct??
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Thanks very much for your help!! Really appreciate!
I finished STEP 1 and STEP 2, step-by-step screenshots are attached.
For STEP 2, it has step-by-step guide howto_driver.zip, but my steps looks little bit different, I have to pick Andriod Phone instead of Android Device to proceed, detail is shown in my attached screenshots 11.png and 12.png. Is this normal for my case Win7 64bit?
For Step 3, I downloaded Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9.zip without doing anything further yet. Do I need to run install_drivers.bat? I guess the answer is No. Sorry for stupid question.

applegd said:
Thanks very much for your help!! Really appreciate!
I finished STEP 1 and STEP 2, step-by-step screenshots are attached.
For STEP 2, it has step-by-step guide howto_driver.zip, but my steps looks little bit different, I have to pick Andriod Phone instead of Android Device to proceed, detail is shown in my attached screenshots 11.png and 12.png. Is this normal for my case Win7 64bit?
For Step 3, I downloaded Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9.zip without doing anything further yet. Do I need to run install_drivers.bat? I guess the answer is No. Sorry for stupid question.
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Now you can boot into stock rom yes??

lj50036 said:
Now you can boot into stock rom yes??
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Thanks! Still stuck at the stock Kindle logo (with lighting kind of flash) for 10 to 20 seconds, then whole screen becomes black, then Kindle logo appear again, I am preparing a small video file to show what it is exactly happening.

lj50036 said:
Now you can boot into stock rom yes??
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Now attach Video file to show what is exactly happening on my kindle.

applegd said:
Now attach Video file to show what is exactly happening on my kindle.
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Ok open up the KFU as admin once its opened with the tablet on that boot screen plug it into your PC than there should be a refresh boot status
on your KFU select it once plugged in and see if it will but your tablet into
adb status: online
boot status: 400
Let see if it will do it... Let me know

lj50036 said:
Ok open up the KFU as admin once its opened with the tablet on that boot screen plug it into your PC than there should be a refresh boot status
on your KFU select it once plugged in and see if it will but your tablet into
adb status: online
boot status: 400
Let see if it will do it... Let me know
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In KFU
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Before I connect Kindle to PC:
ADB Status: Offline
Boot Status: Unkown
After I connect Kindle to PC:
ADB Status: Online
Boot Status: 4000

applegd said:
In KFU
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Before I connect Kindle to PC:
ADB Status: Offline
Boot Status: Unkown
After I connect Kindle to PC:
ADB Status: Online
Boot Status: 4000
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Yes that what we want to see!!!!
FIRE
TWRP
BOOTLOADER

lj50036 said:
Install firefirefire
Than twrp
Than boot to bootloader
Than enter recovery
Let me know if you have any questions along the way and let me know when its done and your in recovery
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Hit problem when installing FFF. Here is the log.
***********************************************
* FireFireFire Installer *
***********************************************
fff.bin is missing.
So we will download it for you!
--2014-02-16 12:51:32-- http://random.kennocha.com/kindle/firefirefire/fff-u-boot_v1.4a.bin
Resolving random.kennocha.com... 108.61.31.94
Connecting to random.kennocha.com|108.61.31.94|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 249532 (244K) [application/octet-stream]
Saving to: `recovery/fff.bin'
100%[==============================================================================================================================================================>] 249,532 --.-K/s in 0.1s
2014-02-16 12:51:32 (1.68 MB/s) - `recovery/fff.bin' saved [249532/249532]
Download successful.
***********************************************
* NOTICE *
***********************************************
Installing FireFireFire...
***********************************************
* Activating Fastboot (4002) *
***********************************************
3641 KB/s (510876 bytes in 0.137s)
The kindle has been told to reboot in Fastboot Mode.
< waiting for device >
Note 1: I heard the sound from my PC speaker for disconnecting the kindle , then one more sound for connecting the kindle.
Note 2: Stuck Here <Waiting for device>forever.
I checked Win7 Device Manager, it shows the kindle as Unknown Device. Attached is the screenshot.
Should I update driver for this unknown device then pick "Android ADB Interface" as Kindle should be in Fastboot mode(4002)?

applegd said:
Hit problem when installing FFF. Here is the log.
***********************************************
* FireFireFire Installer *
***********************************************
fff.bin is missing.
So we will download it for you!
--2014-02-16 12:51:32-- http://random.kennocha.com/kindle/firefirefire/fff-u-boot_v1.4a.bin
Resolving random.kennocha.com... 108.61.31.94
Connecting to random.kennocha.com|108.61.31.94|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 249532 (244K) [application/octet-stream]
Saving to: `recovery/fff.bin'
100%[==============================================================================================================================================================>] 249,532 --.-K/s in 0.1s
2014-02-16 12:51:32 (1.68 MB/s) - `recovery/fff.bin' saved [249532/249532]
Download successful.
***********************************************
* NOTICE *
***********************************************
Installing FireFireFire...
***********************************************
* Activating Fastboot (4002) *
***********************************************
3641 KB/s (510876 bytes in 0.137s)
The kindle has been told to reboot in Fastboot Mode.
< waiting for device >
Note: Stuck Here forever.
I checked Win7 Device Manager, it shows the kindle as Unknown Device. Attached is the screenshot.
Should I update driver for this unknown device then pick "Android ADB Interface" as Kindle is in Fastboot mode(4002)?
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Yes!!! Do that !!!

lj50036 said:
Yes!!! Do that !!!
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Done.
Found one thing interesting, when I was updating driver, I picked "Adroid ADB Interface" for 100% sure, the driver install finished (There is a error message window pop up saying device driver is not installed properly then it disappeared by itself), but couple seconds later, in Win7 Device Manager, it shows up as "Android Composite ADB Interface" with working state. Attached screenshot. Is this normal?
Anyway, FFF seems to be installed successfully. Attached screenshot.

applegd said:
Done.
Found one thing interesting, when I was updating driver, I picked "Adroid ADB Interface" for 100% sure, the driver install finished (There is a error message window pop up saying device driver is not installed properly then it disappeared by itself), but couple seconds later, in Win7 Device Manager, it shows up as "Android Composite ADB Interface" with working state. Attached screenshot. Is this normal?
Anyway, FFF seems to be installed successfully. Attached screenshot.
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YES!!!!!!
Now TWRP
Than boot into your bootloader and enter recovery....
Let me know.....

Now TWRP is installed successfully.
Want to ask one stupid question. How to boot into bootloader and enter recovery? Pick option 1 for Bootmode Menu then 3 for Recovery (5001)?
The option I have now:
1 Bootmode Menu
2 Install Permanent Root with Superuser
3 Install Latest TWRP Recovery
4 Install latest COTR Recovery
5 Install Latest FireFireFire
6 Extras (Requires Root)
7 Dual-Boot Kindle Fire (You MUST already have TWRP + FFF installed)
0 Recheck Device Status

applegd said:
Now TWRP is installed successfully.
Want to ask one stupid question. How to boot into bootloader and enter recovery? Pick option 1 for Bootmode Menu then 3 for Recovery (5001)?
The option I have now:
1 Bootmode Menu
2 Install Permanent Root with Superuser
3 Install Latest TWRP Recovery
4 Install latest COTR Recovery
5 Install Latest FireFireFire
6 Extras (Requires Root)
7 Dual-Boot Kindle Fire (You MUST already have TWRP + FFF installed)
0 Recheck Device Status
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Give me once sec!!! Sorry my daughter just got home!!!!

lj50036 said:
Give me once sec!!! Sorry my daughter just got home!!!!
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Sure. Really appreciate your help!!

applegd said:
Sure. Really appreciate your help!!
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Yes just go head and tell it to reboot into recovery
This will not be the way you have to do it every time
Thing are going to get a little crazy from here not that they have not been LOL
Go get these three files and put them in the root of your c drive
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648550
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=2598#downloads
Let me know when your done with that......

lj50036 said:
Yes just go head and tell it to reboot into recovery
This will not be the way you have to do it every time
Thing are going to get a little crazy from here not that they have not been LOL
Go get these three files and put them in the root of your c drive
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648550
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=2598#downloads
Let me know when your done with that......
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In recovery already and put three files at C:\