[Q] Please help kf stuck - Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone, First let me say I am not tech savvy but I will try my best to explain whats wrong with my kindle fire. I just got a kf yesterday and today I broke it. I downloaded [Root][TWRP][FFF][CWM]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.6 and it went fine but a little while after I booted to the screen twrp recovery screen and for some reason I thought it would be a good idea to wipe )cache,dalvik cache,factory reset,system,and external storage) I thought this would just free up space on my kf but when I tried to boot it after I did this it went to the boot screen with the word (Fire) in blue then the screen goes black and the same screen is ther with the word (Fire) in blue. After that the regular boot screen poops up with the word (Fire) in orange and this is where the kf gets stuck and wont do anything. When I try to rerun the kindle fire utility it cant find my device but it could find it before I wiped everything.
I don't know what to do. I can get back to the twrp recovery and that's it.There are things I can click on but I don't know what they mean and what to do. The things I can click on are (install,backup,restore,wipe,mount,settings,advanced,reboot).
I don't know if it matters but i am using windows vista
Thank yous for any help I will really appreciate it as I don't have really any money and saved to get this kf and was so happy to have it but now feel so dumb and very sad for breaking it and I am sorry if this question has been answered before or if I didn't explain it very well.

Connect your kindle to your pc, enter recovery, select mount there should be checks in the boxes of sdcard and cache, hit the big mount button hopefully you should see whats left of your sdcard contents on your computer screen. Drag and drop this rom zip into that window http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not that altrom that is for dual booting. When finished select unmount, unplug your Kindle wipe everything except your external storage/ sdcard, select install and tap on the rom zip you just transferred, swipe to flash. When it`s done select reboot system. Initial boot will take a bit be patient. Good luck.

Thepooch said:
Connect your kindle to your pc, enter recovery, select mount there should be checks in the boxes of sdcard and cache, hit the big mount button hopefully you should see whats left of your sdcard contents on your computer screen. Drag and drop this rom zip into that window http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not that altrom that is for dual booting. When finished select unmount, unplug your Kindle wipe everything except your external storage/ sdcard, select install and tap on the rom zip you just transferred, swipe to flash. When it`s done select reboot system. Initial boot will take a bit be patient. Good luck.
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Okay I just downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 and I plugged in my kindle fire and the only thing I see when I mount my kindle is a twrp folder,Back up folder,and a folder with a bunch of 0000000000's also two things Fix_permissions & recovery so where should I drop the file? Or am I screwed that I don't see my sdcard? Thank you for the help I really appreciate it.

Thepooch said:
Connect your kindle to your pc, enter recovery, select mount there should be checks in the boxes of sdcard and cache, hit the big mount button hopefully you should see whats left of your sdcard contents on your computer screen. Drag and drop this rom zip into that window http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not that altrom that is for dual booting. When finished select unmount, unplug your Kindle wipe everything except your external storage/ sdcard, select install and tap on the rom zip you just transferred, swipe to flash. When it`s done select reboot system. Initial boot will take a bit be patient. Good luck.
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Okay I think I got it but I am at the swipe to confirm flash but there are 2 boxes that are not checked (zip file signature verification? & Force md5 check on all zips?) should I check them or leave them unchecked? Once again thank you for the help.

Mmaboss89 said:
Okay I think I got it but I am at the swipe to confirm flash but there are 2 boxes that are not checked (zip file signature verification? & Force md5 check on all zips?) should I check them or leave them unchecked? Once again thank you for the help.
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No checks needed just wipe and flash drop the zip in the window don't place it in any of the folders just out in the open. Its very good that your sdcard will mount if it didn't you would have big problems I don't forsee you having any trouble getting it going. Flash the ROM in zip form do not extract it.

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No checks needed just wipe and flash drop the zip in the window don't place it in any of the folders just out in the open. Its very good that your sdcard will mount if it didn't you would have big problems I don't forsee you having any trouble getting it going. Flash the ROM in zip form do not extract it.
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It worked!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to help me :good:

Mmaboss89 said:
It worked!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to help me :good:
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You're welcome now enter recovery and create a backup the default selections are fine. Now you have Google play in your apps as well.

Thepooch said:
You're welcome now enter recovery and create a backup the default selections are fine. Now you have Google play in your apps as well.
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Just created the backup and I so happy to have the google play store that is the whole reason I tried to root my kf

Not to hijack my own thread but now that I have the google play store does this mean I can switch to the android interface? And if so how? Thanks for all the help.

Instructions at the bottom of my post "how to flash another ROM" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923010 my recommendation http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778010 .

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TWRP loop and KFU problems

I just got a Kindle Fire from a relative that wanted root access, and have performed several in the past without incident. When I was trying to use KFU to root with Superuser ("#2 option"), I accidentally bumped my booby-trapped keyboard's sleep mode button which shut off the monitor. When I turned it back on, I didn't realize my wifi disconnected and I entered option #2 to root (I'm not even sure internet access is relevant to the process). I immediately got errors which caused my Kindle Fire to get stuck at the splash screen. Using KFU, I changed the boot back to normal with option #1. Upon resuming root w/ superuser (that is, after selecting #2), it started rebooting and whatnot but got hung up at a point. KFU says "Attempt to remove root checker. / mv: can't rename 'system/bin/check_rooted': No such file or directory. / Please wait..." and never finishes. Meanwhile, my Kindle is stuck on the TWRP screen with Install, backup, etc. and won't move past. I have never experienced this screen before with the other roots that I have done; it just moves right into normal display after KFU does it's thing. Being the self-proclaimed techy that I erroneously think I am, I rolled up my sleeves and immediately googled a bootloop fix that seemed to be common with TWRP (command prompt > "adb shell" > changing boot to 4000), but I couldn't get the results the original poster got (I switched my environmental variables to allow for it, but still nothing). Against my better judgement, I will include that I got TWRP to let me into normal Kindle Fire operations and I factory reset it (which is fine, because it was factory to begin with) but TWRP is still showing up. I would have just played it safe and handed it back to my relative without root, but I'm not sure they could get past TWRP boot, and I wouldn't even want to do that to them if it was unavoidable. I have included everything I think was relevant to my troubles, and would be greatly appreciative if someone can glean from what I've done my level of understanding and guide me through this BS. A routine magic trick that I share with my less-tech-savvy family and friends has turned into a headache. To be clear, my question is how do I either A) get rid of TWRP (which seems like taboo from what I've read so far), or B) get back to a condition where I can start the whole rooting process over without interruptions, as I feel that is why I am in this mess. The goal is to get the Kindle Fire to a point where all my relative has to do is turn it on and go (no TWRP screens, bootloops, etc.) I can handle what follows after KFU rooting (namely, installing google market.....nothing like CM7 and the like.) Thank you.:good:
Whewww that a lot k well your best bet is to flash fff in twrp from this link only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375 by simply mounting the sdcard and transferring fff to it and flashing then power off get back into recovery by pressing the button a few times when you see the white kindle blue fire logo select recovery then mount SD again and transfer this rom in zip form of course http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not the alt version that's for dual boot then wipe factory reset , wipe cache , wipe dalvik , wipe system then return to home screen of twrp select install flash rom when done reboot then system if prompted that's it.. wait for boot pass off the beautifully rooted kindle fire to your family member..
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Google android market will be located in apps no more tampering needed modaco is nothing but rooted stock with Google play
Yeah, sorry. I just wanted to be complete, and I wasn't sure how much information would end up being useful. I'll let you know how it goes, and thanks for the reply!
Try this...
Acquire FireFireFire 1.4.zip and transfer it to your sdcard. Boot into twrp and install FireFireFire1.4.zip. Search the FFF thread for information on how to use it. I think that will either fix most of your problems or set it up to fix them easily
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Thepooch said:
Whewww that a lot k well your best bet is to flash fff in twrp from this link only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375 by simply mounting the sdcard and transferring fff to it and flashing then power off get back into recovery by pressing the button a few times when you see the white kindle blue fire logo select recovery then mount SD again and transfer this rom in zip form of course http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not the alt version that's for dual boot then wipe factory reset , wipe cache , wipe dalvik , wipe system then return to home screen of twrp select install flash rom when done reboot then system if prompted that's it.. wait for boot pass off the beautifully rooted kindle fire to your family member..
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Google android market will be located in apps no more tampering needed modaco is nothing but rooted stock with Google play
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At the risk of coming off ignorant, I am going to clarify what I need to do so I don't dig my hole even deeper. Please excuse me
I used the first link to download FFF. It came with the folders "cache" and "META-INF" and the single file "padfile". I assume mounting the SD card needs to be done through the TWRP screen, or do you mean on the Kindle Fire itself? Which part of the FFF download needs to be transferred to the SD card; the contents of "cache" or "META-INF", the padfile, or all of it? Do I just drop it onto the SD card, or does it have to be put somewhere special?
I understand how to get into Recovery mode on TWRP, and I will again assume that I need to mount the sd card in TWRP. What contents from the second link (Modaco) do I need to put on sd card, and where (if somewhere special)? It downloaded as a .zip, so should I just leave it that way and drop it onto the sd card?
I saw on TWRP where to wipe everything you mentioned, so I think I got it covered there. Also how to install flash rom.
You mentioned that Modaco already has google play, so I am going to also assume that this will conclude the fix, unless something unexpected pops up. I will try to work through your suggestion, but if you can let me know if any of my understanding is incorrect, I would be very much obliged!
I see that the SD mounting will probably come from within TWRP itself, since I will need to use "Install" for the rom flash, but I am still confused as to how to transfer it over and where it needs to go inside of SD card if there are any special rules for it.
Do not unzip the file! Place the .zip file on your sdcard as is and install it with twrp as you would a rom...no wipes
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Do not unzip the file! Place the .zip file on your sdcard as is and install it with twrp as you would a rom...no wipes
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Are you referring to your own suggestion soupmagnet, or my question about what to do with the FFF or Modaco .zip? If it's a reply to my question, should I just leave both of them zipped, or just the Modaco one, or what? How do I place them on my SD card for that matter? Through TWRP (which I don't think I know how to do) or onto the Kindle Fire directory on My Computer? I've never installed anything with TWRP; in the past, I've never had to use the screen that I'm seeing now ;p Should I not use any wipes as the first reply suggested? I am confusing myself at this point.
fff you flash in zip form you don't unzip it no wipes needed a rom you wipe prior and then flash in zip form as well
I am seeing on the Modaco website that wipe is not required.
Not for you ... you must wipe...
Thepooch said:
Whewww that a lot k well your best bet is to flash fff in twrp from this link only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375 by simply mounting the sdcard and transferring fff to it and flashing then power off get back into recovery by pressing the button a few times when you see the white kindle blue fire logo select recovery then mount SD again and transfer this rom in zip form of course http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not the alt version that's for dual boot then wipe factory reset , wipe cache , wipe dalvik , wipe system then return to home screen of twrp select install flash rom when done reboot then system if prompted that's it.. wait for boot pass off the beautifully rooted kindle fire to your family member..
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Google android market will be located in apps no more tampering needed modaco is nothing but rooted stock with Google play
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This is what I'm about to do as succinct as I can be (as per Thepooch's instructions):
1. Download FFF from the first link. Keep it .zip
2. Transfer FFF by mounting SD within TWRP menu.
3. Flash fff
4. Power off.
5. Enter Recovery TWRP.
6. Mount SD again, then transfer .zip Modaco (not the alt version)
7. Wipe factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe system.
8. Install Modaco rom
9. Reboot
10. Give to family member and refuse all other requests
Flash fff before powering off.. flash fff before powering off or rebooting guess that better
Crap we made it to thread page 2. I really didn't mean to make this harder than it had to be, I just wanted to be sure of what needed to be done. Thanks again gents for all the input
Mmm, incredible Everything appears to be in order. No TWRP screen and Google Play is included. Thank you so much for the fix. Not completely sure what went wrong, but glad you knew how to get around it. Omne ignotum pro magnifico!
Solved.:highfive:
OK now try to access recovery again to make sure the bootloader works as it should
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Also now create a backup something you could not do before because I believe the system was broken
Entered recovery without any problems. Created a backup, as well. Every boot since has gone straight to Kindle Fire; no TWRP menu Excellent, because it would have been a pain to explain that whole process to my relative. Great stuff!
Glad it worked everyone's happy no harm done
Help!
Hi, I am hoping someone can help me. I came across this thread because I was having and identical problem, but unfortunately, I am not having the same result. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. These are the steps I carried out based on what I got from this thread.
1. Downloaded fff-u-boot_v1.4a and Gr9.2-update-modacocustomrom-kindlefire-unsigned-MD5 zip, placed it on the root of the SD card
2. In TWRP, I entered install and selected the zip.
3. From that screen I hit reboot.
4. I went to Reboot->Recovery
5. Wiped factory reset, cache, dalvik, system.
6. Installed Gr9.2-update-modacocustomrom-kindlefire-unsigned-MD5-569fe6550cfcfba68dabc3d088324a46.zip file
8. Rebooted...
But after all this it went right back into TWRP. I am sure I am just missing something obvious, please help.
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Hi, I am hoping someone can help me. I came across this thread because I was having and identical problem, but unfortunately, I am not having the same result. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. These are the steps I carried out based on what I got from this thread.
1. Downloaded fff-u-boot_v1.4a and Gr9.2-update-modacocustomrom-kindlefire-unsigned-MD5 zip, placed it on the root of the SD card
2. In TWRP, I entered install and selected the zip.
3. From that screen I hit reboot.
4. I went to Reboot->Recovery
5. Wiped factory reset, cache, dalvik, system.
6. Installed Gr9.2-update-modacocustomrom-kindlefire-unsigned-MD5-569fe6550cfcfba68dabc3d088324a46.zip file
8. Rebooted...
But after all this it went right back into TWRP. I am sure I am just missing something obvious, please help.
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You almost got it. When you install a ROM and want to boot to it from recovery, select "reboot system". You can still change your bootmode on the fly with FFF1.4 by holding the power button when you see the Kindle Fire logo until you see the boot options appear at the bottom.

Also stuck at kindleFire screen.

I really, REALLY have tried going through the threads and tried to figure this out on my own but I'm just stuck. A while back I got stuck in the boot loop (I guess). It was after a few factory resets. It had been rooted. Now, I can get into twrp but once there I can't seem to find any of the files that I need to flash to get it going again. When I launch the KFU it says the device is "online" and device manager reads "Android Composite ADB Interface". I'm sorry if this isn't enough info but can someone give me a push in the right direction? :silly:
Still vague bro but hey you have twrp do you have fff? If you have those things select mount in twrp transfer ROM zip and a gapps zip to your sdcard but don't place them inside a folder... leave them in the open this is considered the root of your sdcard then select unmount go to install see if you can navigate to the files you put on the kindle if so select wipe, wipe factory reset, wipe cache wipe dalvik, wipe system, select install tap on the ROM zip flash it when done use the back button upper right... flash gapps then select reboot and system if prompted let it boot.. I suggest this ROM or a cm7 flavored variety.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778010
fff is the kindle logo with the blue (fire) lettering, right? v1.4a in the upper right corner. Let's me go into normal, recovery and reset boot mode? The only option that let's me make any progress is the recovery option and that loads me into twrp. The "mount" option in twrp gives me 4 choices, mount system, mount data, unmount cache, and unmount sdCard. Mount system and mount data are unchecked. And if I click the "mount usb storage" button it takes me to a screen that says "USB Storage Mounted -- Be sure to safely remove your device from your computer before unmounting!" and there's an "unmount" button underneath. That's all I'm seeing. I'm not trying to be vague. I just don't know what specifically is the relevant info to give. But thanks for helping out those who can't help themselves
Ok plug to your computer select mount make sure there are no checks in the boxes of data and system then hit the big button this will mount your sdcard transfer zips select unmount follow my instructions above...
hey man, it worked!:victory: But I'm sure you knew it would. So, is it a bad idea or is it even possible at this point to revert to the factory reset? You know, have it be totally stock? And is it just tricky or dangerous to do factory resets a few times? I like using just the stock kindle version. The kindle app is just a little funky. Or it was the last time I used it. But obviously I love the google suite. I hadn't made a back-up the last time because it was just as easy to download a few of the things at a time from the cloud. So, making a back up would be a good habit and help in a situation like this? Do you know of any good threads re: backups? And superuser is something I don't know anything about but how does it work and where should I learn more about that? Mega MEGA thanks again dude! :highfive:
Yeah if you want the best of both worlds go with rooted stock all the wipes I suggested after backing up first then flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 the standard version not the altrom thats for dualboot your miles from that
What's the process to get to rooted stock? I just made a back up
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What's the process to get to rooted stock? I just made a back up
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just put this on your sdcard wipe every thing but your external storage and flash it http://loadbalancing.modaco.com/dow...gned-MD5-569fe6550cfcfba68dabc3d088324a46.zip your external storage is your sd card you dont wanna wipe that
its nothing but rooted stock with playstore and it wont wipe out your recovery and fff in the process
when installing the modaco custom rom, what boxes do I want to have checked? Zip file sig is checked by default and Force MD5 check on all zips is unchecked. Good?
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when installing the modaco custom rom, what boxes do I want to have checked? Zip file sig is checked by default and Force MD5 check on all zips is unchecked. Good?
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Just leave them all unchecked
thanks again for all your help thePooch. I've tried installing the rom a couple of times and it either freezes or I've got the following message.
Writing Data - Writing System - Writing Boot then E:Error in /sdcard/Gr9.2-altrom-update-.....
(Status 0)
*Verifying filesystems...
*verifying partition sizes...
Error flashing zip ‘/sdcard/Gr9.2xxx
do I need to just stay with the cm10 rom at this point? what other kind of fun stuff can I do to get this working:fingers-crossed:
I believe Thepooch told you earlier NOT to download the altrom. Check your download and try again.
no doubt. Funny how this stuff works the way that it's supposed to
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I believe Thepooch told you earlier NOT to download the altrom. Check your download and try again.
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Thanks soupmagnet yes the altrom version will fail everytime because it needs extra partitions to work which do not and very likely will not ever exist on your device.... Intructions well it helps if they are read I gave very clear ones and I definatly said not to use the altrom........
ありがとうございました。 I think I'm done.
your welcome

I can't use my kindle fire. I need help.

Last week I bought a kindle fire rooted android 4.0.3 But my little brother deleted its system. Now when i push the power buttom a menu called TWRP always shows up. I checked, there is no restore in it. When i plug it to my computer, i think it recognise it but there no storage usb icon in my computer folder. So i cannot put the android in it. Guys please help me to make my computer recognise it.
In TWRP, select Mount > mount sdcard > mount to USB
That will mount your sdcard partition as an external drive so you can transfer files. If it doesn't mount, the solution can get a little more complicated.
soupmagnet said:
In TWRP, select Mount > mount sdcard > mount to USB
That will mount your sdcard partition as an external drive so you can transfer files. If it doesn't mount, the solution can get a little more complicated.
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Fist time i did put something in it, thank you it worked. Now i have another question.
I have this : cm-10-20120804-0025-SNAPSHOT-otter-sgt7-linaro
I downloaded it on net, and when i did what you say, i put that file in Kindle. Then TWRP > install > and i ckeced that file, i think it is loaded. When i reboot it and open, here again that TWRP menu shows up. What should i do, would u tell me please?
tenxgod said:
Fist time i did put something in it, thank you it worked. Now i have another question.
I have this : cm-10-20120804-0025-SNAPSHOT-otter-sgt7-linaro
I downloaded it on net, and when i did what you say, i put that file in Kindle. Then TWRP > install > and i ckeced that file, i think it is loaded. When i reboot it and open, here again that TWRP menu shows up. What should i do, would u tell me please?
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did you try Reboot -> System ?
btw. before you installed cm10, did you do a full wipe ? (factory reset, cache, dalvik)
Also, do you have FFF 1.4 installed (blue Kindle Fire)?
I really dont know how to thank you, now i can completely use my kindle, i didnt know i could be this easy.
Yeah i did rebbot it but it didnt work. When i close it and poen again, i push the power bottom for a while then three line showed up, normal boot- recovery and cache boot. I chosed the recovery and now it all fixed. I can use it. Thank you guys. Really thank you so much.
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I really dont know how to thank you,
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Hitting the "Thanks" button is a good start.

[Q] Kindle fire Soft-bricked( i assume)

So recently, i was trying to install a custom rom and accidentally deleted the external storage. now, when i try to boot it is stuck at the TWRP
Kindle Fire logo. i can go into TWRP boot menu, but my computer won't recognize my kindle since it can never fully boot. how do i unbrick/ reset if i cannot connect to my computer? This is probably a post redone multiple times but if anyone could link me or help me out i would appreciate it very much. i will try to answer any/all feedback asap and thank you.
I know clockwork mod gives you the option to mount storage in recovery. Idk about twrp. Boot it up and see. I'm not familiar with the kindle fire but I'd it has an SD card slot you can pur the SD in your PC, copy the ROM.zip file over to it, stick it back in the kindle and flash the ROM from twrp.
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I know clockwork mod gives you the option to mount storage in recovery. Idk about twrp. Boot it up and see. I'm not familiar with the kindle fire but I'd it has an SD card slot you can pur the SD in your PC, copy the ROM.zip file over to it, stick it back in the kindle and flash the ROM from twrp.
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Thanks for helping! Unfortunately, kindle fire has no SD slot or external storage.
i believe that i am using twrp v2.2.2.1 if that helps anyone.
I Haven't deleted my OS because it says i have 5000 mb free out of 8000, but im still not sure what the problem is
Reboot into your twrp recovery and see if you have the option to mount storage. If you do, do it. Drop the ROM onto your storage and flash via twrp.
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Reboot into your twrp recovery and see if you have the option to mount storage. If you do, do it. Drop the ROM onto your storage and flash via twrp.
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i rebooted into recovery and then mounted, but still no luck detecting the fire on my computer.
Shorticus_Noob said:
i rebooted into recovery and then mounted, but still no luck detecting the fire on my computer.
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Remember that I am not a Kindle Fire expert. In fact, I have never held one in my hands. However, I did find this tool that is used to unbrick a kindle fire. It might help you. It is a stickie on the main page of Android Development for Kindle Fire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428428
brndnddge said:
Remember that I am not a Kindle Fire expert. In fact, I have never held one in my hands. However, I did find this tool that is used to unbrick a kindle fire. It might help you. It is a stickie on the main page of Android Development for Kindle Fire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428428
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Thanks again. Even though you are not an expert the help was much appreciated!
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Thanks again. Even though you are not an expert the help was much appreciated!
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If you were to ask me something about an HTC Inspire or a Gnex 7, I could help you a lot more. Wish you the best of luck.
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If you were to ask me something about an HTC Inspire or a Gnex 7, I could help you a lot more. Wish you the best of luck.
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this is what it looks like when i open kindle files
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this is what it looks like when i open kindle files
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The image isn't all that great. I can make out a TWRP folder at the top. If this is the root to your device, all you would have to do is drag and drop the downloaded ROM into this location, power your device down, reboot into TWRP recovery and choose to install ROM from SD or whatever it is, navigate to the rom and choose to install it.
Edit: I believe I see a text file for fix permissions, a recovery.img file and an update file for the kindle fire...
Before you go to far you are not bricked. Just simply select mount then hit the big button drag and drop a rom zip and gapp zip to your sdcard.Do all the wipes minus your external storage/sdcard after unmounting then flash rom and then gapps, select reboot then system if prompted.
Edit: And don't flash that bin file or you will have nothing but problems.
Any luck on un-bricking your soft bricked kindle?
Yeah, i was trying to restore it by flashing the update but i looked through my files on my kindle and it wasnt there
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Before you go to far you are not bricked. Just simply select mount then hit the big button drag and drop a rom zip and gapp zip to your sdcard.Do all the wipes minus your external storage/sdcard after unmounting then flash rom and then gapps, select reboot then system if prompted.
Edit: And don't flash that bin file or you will have nothing but problems.
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where can i get a google apps package, and also, i accidently deleted external storage a couple days back
flashed cm10, and it works. i cant thank you guys enough for spending your time on a newb like me i was wondering where a GAPPS package would be?
Shorticus_Noob said:
So recently, i was trying to install a custom rom and accidentally deleted the external storage. now, when i try to boot it is stuck at the TWRP
Kindle Fire logo. i can go into TWRP boot menu, but my computer won't recognize my kindle since it can never fully boot. how do i unbrick/ reset if i cannot connect to my computer? This is probably a post redone multiple times but if anyone could link me or help me out i would appreciate it very much. i will try to answer any/all feedback asap and thank you.
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The blue Kindle Fire logo and boot menu you see is not TWRP, it's FireFireFire.
What happens when you select "reset boot mode"? "recovery"?
soupmagnet said:
The blue Kindle Fire logo and boot menu you see is not TWRP, it's FireFireFire.
What happens when you select "reset boot mode"? "recovery"?
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i fixed it along with the help of this amazing community. the not connecting to pc was due to my cable being made for a phone, and my computer.
Shorticus_Noob said:
where can i get a google apps package, and also, i accidently deleted external storage a couple days back
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Since you are on CM10, you can get GAPPS from their website.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Gapps#Google_Apps
You want the GAPPS for CM10. Good choice in ROM IMO.
Edit: You flash GAPPS from your Kindle this way:
1. Download GAPPS from the link above
2. Scroll Down on the notification bar at the top
3. Tap the GAPPS.ZIP file
4. ROM Manager Opens
5. Leave the bottom box checked and tap OK
6. TAP OK again and the device will reboot into recovery and install GAPPS
brndnddge said:
Since you are on CM10, you can get GAPPS from their website.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Gapps#Google_Apps
You want the GAPPS for CM10. Good choice in ROM IMO.
Edit: You flash GAPPS from your Kindle this way:
1. Download GAPPS from the link above
2. Scroll Down on the notification bar at the top
3. Tap the GAPPS.ZIP file
4. ROM Manager Opens
5. Leave the bottom box checked and tap OK
6. TAP OK again and the device will reboot into recovery and install GAPPS
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thank you. got it and google play installed, and im off
Shorticus_Noob said:
thank you. got it and google play installed, and im off
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Sweet!!! Enjoy some nice Jelly Bean!!!

[Q] KF issues and what I have tried so far...

Hello.
I have a KF 1st generation. I had rooted it some time back and then un-rooted it (thought I did?) and haven't had an issue. This week it started loading up and freezing on the Kindle Fire orange and white logo. I am able to boot it to Recovery which gives me Cannibal Open Touch screen and options. I did try a few of the options but still the same end result. After coming here and reading around I found a thread and I followed the directions since the original poster and I seemed to have the same issue. There are the steps I followed:
Step 1) Download MoDaCo Rom/Any other ROM BUT NOT ANY KITKAT ROM(COTR can NOT flash KitKat)
Step 2) Transfer your ROM while in recovery
Step 3) Do a preflash wipe
Step 4) Do a factory reset
Step 5) Go to 'Install -> Install from SD Card -> Folder where you put your ROM
Step 6) Click Install without Backup
Step 7) Boot Android
I downloaded [ROM] 14 Jun Gr9 (6.3.1) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire and made it to Step 5 using the 'Zip Flashing' option but I can't seem to flash or sideload or any of those options. While the Kindle is plugged into the computer I hear the noise and when I find my Kindle it has a Yellow Triangle with a !. I looked at the Kindle and it tells me I have no drivers and I am not able to drag and drop any files. Also, not sure if it matters but I am no longer using the computer used to root the Kindle.
the rebooting is the new 6.3.3 update trying to install, but because you have custom bootloader/recovery install fails.
may need to install twrp recovery. but my prerooted 6.3.3 zip sbould install fine.
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sd_shadow said:
the rebooting is the new 6.3.3 update trying to install, but because you have custom bootloader/recovery install fails.
may need to install twrp recovery. but my prerooted 6.3.3 zip sbould install fine.
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@sd_shadow I appreciate the reply and the twrp file but can you lead me to the direction to getting them to the KF? I can plug the KF into the computer and it no longer gives me the triangle ! sign. I am unsure of the next step and don't wanna mess anything up with unnecessary stuff. Thank You again :good:
Sunnywonder said:
@sd_shadow I appreciate the reply and the twrp file but can you lead me to the direction to getting them to the KF? I can plug the KF into the computer and it no longer gives me the triangle ! sign. I am unsure of the next step and don't wanna mess anything up with unnecessary stuff. Thank You again :good:
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select mount option in twrp, then just copy to sdcard folder on pc
sd_shadow said:
select mount option in twrp, then just copy to sdcard folder on pc
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I have been trying to figure this out and searching but I can't seem to figure this out. I am uploading the screen I have on my KF and I don't know how to mount the file. I can't find a thread that will kind of walk me though it so if you know where I should go that would be great. I am uselessly pretty good with figuring things out so maybe I'm making this harder than it looks?
Sunnywonder said:
I have been trying to figure this out and searching but I can't seem to figure this out. I am uploading the screen I have on my KF and I don't know how to mount the file. I can't find a thread that will kind of walk me though it so if you know where I should go that would be great. I am uselessly pretty good with figuring things out so maybe I'm making this harder than it looks?
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Can't remember if Cannibal Open Touch has mount options
may need to
Download a twrp.img from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze,
latest (24 June 2014) is openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.img
verify md5 check sum
Download ADB/Fastboot.exe Files from adb-fastboot.zip
Unzip adb-fastboot.zip
Copy adb/fastboot files (AdbWinUsbApi.dll, AdbWinApi.dll, adb.exe, fastboot.exe), and twrp.img
to same folder like c:adb
reboot Kindle to Bootloader
Open command prompt (Start menu>all programs>Accessories>Command Prompt
Enter Commands
Code:
cd\adb
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.img
fastboot reboot
kindle will reboot
When you see Press Power for Boot Options select recovery
In TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) select Mount check sd card and tap mount USB Storage
On Pc open sd card folder and copy update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip downloaded from post 1
once copy is complete, close folder, unmount sd card
in TWRP select Install select update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip
Swipe to Confirm Flash
after flash is complete, wipe cache, select Back, select Reboot
May take a few minutes to boot first time
Victory!
First off TY for the time you took to get me to the finish line. :victory:
I will admit trying to mount was a nightmare. I couldn't figure out how to do it so after hours of playing around and trying to find anything to try I finally succeed by installing the Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility (again) and running KindleUnbrick.bat file and installing the TWRP that way. Once that worked (and believe me I didn't think it would work since I tried this a few times) and I yelled WOOT, I followed the rest of your directions from "In TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) select Mount check sd card and tap mount USB Storage" and installed your prerooted 6.3.3 zip and finished off your directions and have myself my dear reading buddy back. I APPRECIATE deeply the time you took to get me back. :highfive:
I want to add for anyone who is looking though threads looking for help with the same issue. If you are trying to get the TWRP file on your Kindle download the Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility and then running the RUN file and follow the directions.
great, Glad I could help.
I have tried to use the Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility a few times, with little success.
I would only suggest it, if nothing else is working, but does work in some situations.

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