the error message was error flashing zip then it went to updating partition details.should i just continue with it or what?edit:it also shows the 3 buttons that you get at the end of an installation and the rom i was flashing was cyanogenmod 10
Jacobloveskindles said:
the error message was error flashing zip then it went to updating partition details.should i just continue with it or what?edit:it also shows the 3 buttons that you get at the end of an installation and the rom i was flashing was cyanogenmod 10
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That's a known bug in TWRP. Install a version previous to the one you're using, or install COTR.
safe method of doing that
soupmagnet said:
That's a known bug in TWRP. Install a version previous to the one you're using, or install COTR.
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my kindle has no system files and i forgot to make a backup.how do i do that in linux
Jacobloveskindles said:
my kindle has no system files and i forgot to make a backup.how do i do that in linux
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fastboot
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fastboot
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not to sound like a total noob but how do I do it in fastboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
if i do this will it overwrite my other recovery?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
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If I use your soup kit to change into fast boot can I just install twrp on soup kit and it will downgrade me to an older version?
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If I use your soup kit to change into fast boot can I just install twrp on soup kit and it will downgrade me to an older version?
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Yes, the SoupKit that is posted now has an older version of TWRP. I'm in the process of updating it so you should probably grab it while you have the chance, should you decide to go that route. You could also install Cannibal Open Touch Recovery. All versions of it are quite stable.
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soupmagnet said:
Yes, the SoupKit that is posted now has an older version of TWRP. I'm in the process of updating it so you should probably grab it while you have the chance, should you decide to go that route. You could also install Cannibal Open Touch Recovery. All versions of it are quite stable.
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So if I'm inside twrp and have soupkit up on the PC and have my kindle plugged in and change it to fast boot then hit flash twrp will it do its thing and downgrade me and reboot my kindle into twrp 2.2 and let me install a ROM.
It has been brought to my attention that you may be confused between the KFU (Kindle Fire Utility) and TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project). The KFU is a Windows based utility used to change bootmodes, install custom versions of the recovery and bootloader partition images along with various other tasks. It has no affiliation with TWRP, COTR, or FireFireFire, other than it installs them to your device for you.
However, the "bug" in TWRP mentioned earlier is due to that way it handles the updater scripts in certain ROMS. It has nothing to do with your system files. The reason you have no system files right now, is because you wiped them prior to attempting to flash a ROM. Since the ROM was never successfully flashed, you have no system files in place, therefore nothing to boot to.
Downgrade your version of TWRP, or install a different recovery altogether, make sure you have wiped data (factory reset) and reinstall your ROM. After that, you should no longer have any problems.
I strongly suggest you take the time to read the guides and tutorials available for the Kindle Fire and make sure you understand how everything works before you do something and get yourself in a situation that you can't get out of on your own.
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It has been brought to my attention that you may be confused between the KFU (Kindle Fire Utility) and TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project). The KFU is a Windows based utility used to change bootmodes, and install custom versions of the recovery and bootloader partition images. It has no affiliation with TWRP, COTR, or FireFireFire, other than it installs them to your device for you.
However, the "bug" in TWRP mentioned earlier is due to that way it handles the updater scripts in certain ROMS. It has nothing to do with your system files. The reason you have no system files right now, is because you wiped them prior to attempting to flash a ROM. Since the ROM was never successfully flashed, you have no system files in place, therefore nothing to boot to.
Downgrade your version of TWRP, or install a different recovery altogether, make sure you have wiped data (factory reset) and reinstall your ROM. After that, you should no longer have any problems.
I strongly suggest you take the time to read the guides and tutorials available for the Kindle Fire and make sure you understand how everything works before you do something and get yourself in a situation that you can't get out of on your own.
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There are no tutorials on how to downgrade twrp on kindle fire.look at my previous post its not about kfu its about your soup kit.I checked your thumbnails.it allows me to install twrp but,please I need to know how to downgrade twrp without using the command line.the last time I used the command prompt or typed a command windows gave me a bsod.but now I'm in Linux because of that,anyways,in other words,I don't wanna use a command line.just pleez read my previous post over entirely.
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There are no tutorials on how to downgrade twrp on kindle fire.look at my previous post its not about kfu its about your soup kit.I checked your thumbnails.it allows me to install twrp but,please I need to know how to downgrade twrp without using the command line.the last time I used the command prompt or typed a command windows gave me a bsod.but now I'm in Linux because of that,anyways,in other words,I don't wanna use a command line.just pleez read my previous post over entirely.
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I did read your post, entirely.
I'm addressing the fact that you contacted the developer of the KFU, and due to your confusion about things work, gave him the impression that I said something that I clearly haven't.
The "bug" mentioned earlier in this thread has nothing at all to do with the KFU, therefore the developer of that utility is not responsible for it. That being said, the bug in TWRP that prevented you from flashing a ROM has nothing to do with the fact that you don't have system files, as you erroneously assumed.
Even with that, you as the user, assume all responsibility for anything you do to your device, not the developers of this community. This is a community of developers, for developers. This is not a community of developers, for people that don't know what they're getting into, and run into trouble as a result of it.
Now, for your problem at hand...
If you go through this thread carefully, you'll see that I have already answered your question. Go back and pay attention to what's been said and you should be fine.
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soupmagnet said:
Yes, the SoupKit that is posted now has an older version of TWRP. I'm in the process of updating it so you should probably grab it while you have the chance, should you decide to go that route. You could also install Cannibal Open Touch Recovery. All versions of it are quite stable.
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stupid question:do i need to be in fastboot because it says i can do it in any bootmode but of course im gonna be in twrp and downgrading
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So if I'm inside twrp and have soupkit up on the PC and have my kindle plugged in and change it to fast boot then hit flash twrp will it do its thing and downgrade me and reboot my kindle into twrp 2.2 and let me install a ROM.
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I'm not an expert on this but let do together. I want to learn something too.
According to the previous post, you asked and soupmagnet already answered that it will install a previous version of TWRP.
Why don't you do that then?
Next question is can you get into TWRP (whatever version you're using now, new or old)?
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stupid question:do i need to be in fastboot because it says i can do it in any bootmode but of course im gonna be in twrp and downgrading
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Just flash this in recovery...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1204340&d=1342535659
the kindle will boot into recovery
votinh said:
I'm not an expert on this but let do together. I want to learn something too.
According to the previous post, you asked and soupmagnet already answered that it will install a previous version of TWRP.
Why don't you do that then?
Next question is can you get into TWRP (whatever version you're using now, new or old)?
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because i don't know if it needs fastboot and yes i can get into twrp
that sounds a bit weird
soupmagnet said:
Just flash this in recovery...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1204340&d=1342535659
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i flash a recovery in the recovery?lolwut
Jacobloveskindles said:
because i don't know if it needs fastboot and yes i can get into twrp
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Well, if you can get into TWRP then why not just flash it
What are you waiting for?
Did soupmagnet or someone already say it? flash either the previous version of TWRP or COTR.
Jacobloveskindles said:
i flash a recovery in the recovery?lolwut
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I can't believe this is still being discussed.
Yes, you can flash recovery in recovery using a flashable .zip (like the one I posted) or via the command line. And SoupKit will install recovery whether you are booted into fastboot, recovery, or a normally booted device.
You're making this way harder than it needs to be. You could have avoided all of this if you would have just read the guides and tutorials available to you from the start.
srry this took so long
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I can't believe this is still being discussed.
Yes, you can flash recovery in recovery using a flashable .zip (like the one I posted) or via the command line. And SoupKit will install recovery whether you are booted into fastboot, recovery, or a normally booted device.
You're making this way harder than it needs to be. You could have avoided all of this if you would have just read the guides and tutorials available to you from the start.
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That was my final thing.just yeah.thanks for staying with me BTW,know how you said the kfu thing wasn't discussed between this page.that was something I discovered I guess the dev thought we discussed that.I'll give you a thanks
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I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
You called amazon and asked about twrp? Lol.
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I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm sure that for you, this is not amusing. But for me, its funny for so many reasons. We'll fix you up, don't worry. But first let me explain a few things.
When you make any alterations to Amazon's proprietary Kindle Fire interface such as rooting or installing custom recovery, you void your warranty and in the process waive certain benefits like Amazon customer service.
But since you have already done that, you want to make sure you have good fail safes to protect your investment. Of course one of those fail safes is custom recovery (TWRP). Removing it at this point with the skill level you are at right now is a VERY BAD IDEA.
The good news is, your Kindle is not broken. In fact, its doing exactly what it was designed to do, although its pretty hard for you to see that at the moment.
So the first thing you need to do is read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
And come back when you are done
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm guessing thousands of people have used TWRP successfully to get ROMs installed, so I suspect something else is going on. Maybe you'd like to give this a read...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
so you can get an idea of how things work. Then if you want to explain...
1) what you did so far and how you did it
2) how you are trying to install ROMs
3) exactly what your Kindle Fire is doing
I or someone else here can help you get where you are going. Whether that's flashing a new rom or going back to stock, that's up to you.
As a side note, calling Amazon to tell them you've voided the warranty by flashing unauthorized software and then asking for help is probably not a good idea.
EDIT: There were no replies yet when I started typing.
Next Step
Alright I have read the thread from that link, now what is the next step?
It could be the cable. When you download stuff, always try at least 5 times. I always have to anyway.
Haha to calling Amazon by the way.
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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Lol, to calling Amazon. Stick in there buddy a few months ago I was also a totl noob. It gets easier and there are lots of peeps here that can help you with pretty much any problem. A little bit of searching help too. What I do before I even start downloading ROM's, mod's or, add-ons, I do a bit of research. That way I where to look again if I bork something.
kindle gen 1 twrp
Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
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Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
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Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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KF1 flashed with TWRP 2.2.21-blaze/CM11 OtterX Nightly
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
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Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
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TWRP 2.2.21-blaze is not compatible with any roms with "OtterX" , CM11, or CM12
"Otter" CM 11 requires Twrp 2.7.1.0 or newer
see Kindle Fire Flashable Recoveries/FFF TWRP/COTR/CWM
OtterX roms require OtterX bootloader, and OtterX Twrp
see [How To] Fix Otter X Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System.
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I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
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what commands are you using? what error are you getting?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
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Factory cable is not needed if you have a custom bootloader
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
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rustynail33 said:
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
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what's the full file name? size?
So, SD, I was able to install the pico Open Apps after installing gaps-kk. When that had me hanging in boot, I entered TWRP again and then did a wipe. On a whim, I rebooted into TWRP after the wipe, and tried to install the PICO OpenGapp zip. And, it installed!
I rebooted, and now I have GAPPS!
Can't explain it, but now it works. Thanks for all your help!
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what's the full file name? size?
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Ok, I'm completely self taught as far as this whole arena of technology is concerned. So please bear with me. I rooted using kindle water and clockwork mod was installed as my recovery. But, I need twrp to install any of the 3.0 kernels. Can I install twrp with clockwork mod still on my device our do I need to remove it somehow? Any advice would be great.
No, I don't think it's even remotely possible.
There are several methods you can use to install TWRP; fastboot, script, KFU, depending on whatever you're most comfortable with.
Before you do so I'd highly suggest you read and understand what is laid out in this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547 (first, second and third posts)
It'll save you a lot of trouble when things "go bad".
Thanks for the reply!
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Ok, I'm completely self taught as far as this whole arena of technology is concerned. So please bear with me. I rooted using kindle water and clockwork mod was installed as my recovery. But, I need twrp to install any of the 3.0 kernels. Can I install twrp with clockwork mod still on my device our do I need to remove it somehow? Any advice would be great.
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Actually, if you wanted to have a completely wacky setup...
They are all boot images, so you can leave CWMR on your recovery partition and flash your boot partition with TWRP. Then you would "normally" boot into TWRP and selecting recovery will take you to CWMR as it did before. If you ever want to boot ICS, you can "fastboot boot" the ICS boot.img file and it should boot into the system for you. This is just all in theory, I've never done anything this insane, but it should work if you wanted.
Now, for a more practical approach....
You can leave CWMR on your recovery partition and just "fastboot boot" the TWRP image. That would get you a "per boot" access to TWRP without ever flashing it onto your device. If all you want to do is flash ICS with it, then this is a doable setup and would just require the extra step of booting directly from the TWRP recovery image with fastboot.
Well I'm on CM9 by hellfire right now so ICS is definitely possible. Just wanted to get HWA going.
Just to piggyback on the OP and maybe a more direct question.
I currently have CWMR installed. Can I simply use KFU to replace it with TWRP by choosing option 3?
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Just to piggyback on the OP and maybe a more direct question.
I currently have CWMR installed. Can I simply use KFU to replace it with TWRP by choosing option 3?
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That would answer my question add well. Anyone?
dferrey said:
Just to piggyback on the OP and maybe a more direct question.
I currently have CWMR installed. Can I simply use KFU to replace it with TWRP by choosing option 3?
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Stage said:
That would answer my question add well. Anyone?
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KFU's TWRP installer is either broken or will install TWRP 2.0.0 (broken reboot) and FFF 1.0 (4 generations old) together. You can either tinker with its run.bat file or learn to use fastboot if you want the latest stuff installed. The latter makes more sense to me...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
The fastboot section is in post #3.
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KFU's TWRP installer is either broken or will install TWRP 2.0.0 (broken reboot) and FFF 1.0 (4 generations old) together. You can either tinker with its run.bat file or learn to use fastboot if you want the latest stuff installed. The latter makes more sense to me...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
The fastboot section is in post #3.
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Dang, reading for comprehension is not my strong suit sometimes. I read that guide yesterday and it specifically addresses my question and also says I can play with images without installing them way cool.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
what is the real difference between cwm and twrp besides the interface? I like twrp but i also like to use rom manager when on another rom besides stock....also im using bootmanager for my tri-boot needs... What is the problem with cwm and 3.0 kernel?
I believe that Hashcode updated CWM to support 3.0 ROMs (Check the dev section).
I started with TWRP then CWM. Then I wanted to flash 3.0 ROMs so I used KFU to flash TWRP (Hope that helps someone).
I have not tested the new CWM yet as this old version of TWRP does what I need it to.
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I believe that Hashcode updated CWM to support 3.0 ROMs (Check the dev section).
I started with TWRP then CWM. Then I wanted to flash 3.0 ROMs so I used KFU to flash TWRP (Hope that helps someone).
I have not tested the new CWM yet as this old version of TWRP does what I need it to.
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I believe that CWM is more streamlined in that it can work with ROM Manager as well, whereas TWRP requires you go to recovery in order to flash anything. However, I like to stick with TWRP for its ability to compress backups, since there isn't much free space on the Fire. I'll probably switch over to CWM eventually, but, like you, TWRP does just what I need.
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I believe that CWM is more streamlined in that it can work with ROM Manager as well, whereas TWRP requires you go to recovery in order to flash anything. However, I like to stick with TWRP for its ability to compress backups, since there isn't much free space on the Fire. I'll probably switch over to CWM eventually, but, like you, TWRP does just what I need.
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I agree completely! Not much space at all. ROM Manager is cool but I have had more problems than solutions using it (G2X) so I am used to going into recovery to flash (CWM included).
thanks for the help. Im used to using rom manager/cwm on my indulge so im not really used to having to go into recovery for everything. but as stated earlier with the limited space on the kindle ill still with twrp then so i can compress my backups. also stated rom manager will have some problems untill they can find a way to link cwm for kindle fire to rom manager otherwise you will run into the same issues that happens when you use it with twrp....it boots into recovery and then does nothing else. lol
Alright so I tried installing TWRP via goo manager. I downloaded the app and installed the openrecoveryscript. It shows that it's installed, yet whenever I tried and reboot into recovery it still boots into clockwork... I have gone as far as trying to delete Rom Manager app from my phone and I tried installing the openrecoveryscript again. Any suggestions on how I should go about fixing this. I`m currently running 11.0-installerXNPQ02R.
Hello:
I have an Amazon Kindle fire that I rooted with KFU 0.9.5 and am running CWM Recovery, FireFireFire v1.4, and MoCaDo (Current Version: 6.3_user_4019920 (MoDaCo Custom ROM Gr8).
I want to try another ICS ROM. I was told that I need to flash TWRP 2.1 to get the later ICS ROMS to work correctly.
So my questions are:
1) Do I really need TWRP?
2) How do I flash TWRP? (All the pages are assuming your running unrooted stock)
3) Do the ICS ROMs update the Kernel version, or is it still andriod 2.3.whatever
Thank you
Kyle
kylebenton said:
Hello:
I have an Amazon Kindle fire that I rooted with KFU 0.9.5 and am running CWM Recovery, FireFireFire v1.4, and MoCaDo (Current Version: 6.3_user_4019920 (MoDaCo Custom ROM Gr8).
I want to try another ICS ROM. I was told that I need to flash TWRP 2.1 to get the later ICS ROMS to work correctly.
So my questions are:
1) Do I really need TWRP?
2) How do I flash TWRP? (All the pages are assuming your running unrooted stock)
3) Do the ICS ROMs update the Kernel version, or is it still andriod 2.3.whatever
Thank you
Kyle
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1. Yes, you really need TWRP.
2. Check this thread. Post #2 has the command you can use to flash TWRP after you've downloaded it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621208
3. Most of the ICS ROM's right now are using Hash's latest 3.0 ICS kernel.
kylebenton said:
Hello:
I have an Amazon Kindle fire that I rooted with KFU 0.9.5 and am running CWM Recovery, FireFireFire v1.4, and MoCaDo (Current Version: 6.3_user_4019920 (MoDaCo Custom ROM Gr8).
I want to try another ICS ROM. I was told that I need to flash TWRP 2.1 to get the later ICS ROMS to work correctly.
So my questions are:
1) Do I really need TWRP?
2) How do I flash TWRP? (All the pages are assuming your running unrooted stock)
3) Do the ICS ROMs update the Kernel version, or is it still andriod 2.3.whatever
Thank you
Kyle
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You do need TWRP for the newer ICS roms to install properly.
Depending on your comfort level, there are generally two ways to install recovery; command line method in fastboot mode or from within the working rom using either scripts or the Terminal Emulator app.
The command line method is easiest but can be troublesome if your drivers aren't in working order, plus you need to have a clear understanding of how to use fastboot.
To use the fastboot method turn your device off and with your command prompt ready to accept fastboot commands, enter:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/twrp2.1.img
...when you see "waiting for device", turn it on and TWRP will be installed. You must use TWRP 2.1 with that command or it won't work.
To install it from within the rom, the safest method is using a script. User smirkis has created a tool called "Smirkit" that will do the work for you. Follow the instructions on his thread to install, reboot, and it should be installed.
The method from within the rom, which is significantly less safe than the others, is through the Terminal Emulator. It is less safe because it involves using a command to directly overwrite a particular partition. Writing the command incorrectly, or choosing the wrong partition number can seriously brick your device. But if this is the route you want to take, place the twrp2.1.img on your sdcard, open the Terminal Emulator app and enter:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp2.1.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
...then reboot.
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soupmagnet never sleeps, ever vigilant. I picture him watching over the forums in a costume, with a cape and a big "S" on the chest...you know, for "soupmagnet man."
soupmagnet said:
You do need TWRP for the newer ICS roms to install properly.
Depending on your comfort level, there are generally two ways to install recovery; command line method in fastboot mode or from within the working rom using either scripts or the Terminal Emulator app.
The command line method is easiest but can be troublesome if your drivers aren't in working order, plus you need to have a clear understanding of how to use fastboot.
To use the fastboot method turn your device off and with your command prompt ready to accept fastboot commands, enter:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/twrp2.1.img
...when you see "waiting for device", turn it on and TWRP will be installed. You must use TWRP 2.1 with that command or you'll lose FFF1.4
To install it from within the rom, the safest method is using a script. User smirkis has created a tool called "Smirkit" that will do the work for you. Follow the instructions on his thread to install, reboot, and it should be installed.
The method from within the rom, which is significantly less safe than the others, is through the Terminal Emulator. It is less safe because it involves using a command to directly overwrite a particular partition. Writing the command incorrectly, or choosing the wrong partition number can seriously brick your device. But if this is the route you want to take, place the twrp2.1.img on your sdcard, open the Terminal Emulator app and enter:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp2.1.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
...then reboot.
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Thank you guys.
I took the Terminal Emulator route (I live on the edge )
Downloaded the app, moved the .img to my device, entered the code as Soup wrote it
... and rebooted.
It booted in normal mode and was like wth?!? So I rebooted again and pressed the power key to get to recovery.
That did it, I am now looking at TWRP v2.1.1
Backing up now, Then rom testing time
Thanks again!
Kyle
Oh, one more,
Do I need to uninstall GO Launcher EX before I flash a new ROM?
When I flash MoCaDo from CWM before I got TWRP, the ROM flashed fine, but it still booted up GO Launcher.
Or do I just tell the Device no to autostart GO Launcher?
Thanks,
Kyle
koop1955 said:
soupmagnet never sleeps, ever vigilant. I picture him watching over the forums in a costume, with a cape and a big "S" on the chest...you know, for "soupmagnet man."
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Koop, Truer words were never spoken
Kyle
kylebenton said:
Oh, one more,
Do I need to uninstall GO Launcher EX before I flash a new ROM?
When I flash MoCaDo from CWM before I got TWRP, the ROM flashed fine, but it still booted up GO Launcher.
Or do I just tell the Device no to autostart GO Launcher?
Thanks,
Kyle
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MoDaCo probably came with GO Launcher EX, which is why it was there when you started up.
koop1955 said:
soupmagnet never sleeps, ever vigilant. I picture him watching over the forums in a costume, with a cape and a big "S" on the chest...you know, for "soupmagnet man."
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I'm not sure if I should be offended by that or not.
soupmagnet said:
I'm not sure if I should be offended by that or not.
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It's a compliment. If I could give you more than one "thanks" per post, I would.
You're like Batman.... for Android
Kyle
Strike 1
I tried AOPK and when I flashed it, the firefirefire came up and the screen went black....
I got back into recovery and did a restore so I'm back on MoCaDo.
TWRP works LOL.
I flashed the zip and wiped the cache before I rebooted. Did I miss a step?
Kyle
When switching to a different rom, especially one that's completely different; "factory reset", wipe system, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik, then install.
Gapps will likely need to be reinstalled as well.
soupmagnet said:
When switching to a different rom, especially one that's completely different; "factory reset", wipe system, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik, then install.
Gapps will likely need to be reinstalled as well.
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Will that wipe my backup too?
I have all the .apk files for Google play and such on my PC, so I'm not worried about that. I just don't want to wipe my backup and have something go wrong.
Kyle
kylebenton said:
Will that wipe my backup too?
I have all the .apk files for Google play and such on my PC, so I'm not worried about that. I just don't want to wipe my backup and have something go wrong.
Kyle
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No. There's another option for wiping the sdcard.
Awesome! ICS looks delicious.
However, I cannot get google play to work.
I installed the vending.apk, and it's in my app menu, but when I open it it just flashed real quick and I'm back at the home screen.
Kyle
kylebenton said:
Awesome! ICS looks delicious.
However, I cannot get google play to work.
I installed the vending.apk, and it's in my app menu, but when I open it it just flashed real quick and I'm back at the home screen.
Kyle
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Forget about the vending.apk. You need to flash gapps while in recovery.
[Edit:] http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
Oh, I forgot, I need to copy googleserviceframework into the /system/app folder.
I just can't get it to change to r\w so I can change the permissions and paste the file. What am I missing?
soupmagnet said:
Forget about the vending.apk. You need to flash gapps while in recovery.
[Edit:] http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
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Forget about the vending.apk. You need to flash gapps while in recovery.
[Edit:] http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
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Sorry, I didn't get your first reply until now.
So I need the latest Cyanogenmod9.zip to flash GPlay in TWRP?
I was using APOK, but I restored back to MoCaDo so I'd have a functioning tablet until I had the time to sit down and really get into it.
Kyle
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kylebenton said:
So I need the latest Cyanogenmod9.zip to flash GPlay in TWRP?
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Actually the filename should be "gapps-ics-20120317-signed.zip".
...and, yes.
I've been trying to get back to stock Kindle OS and I almost bricked my kindle attempting this last night, I tried wiping the device to install it like I found on a forum here, step by step, when I accidentally wiped my backup and had no OS. I fixed that by installing the CM10 NIghties or whatever its called but I still want to get back to stock. Its come to my attention that the version of TWRP I have won't work trying to install the legit kindle update, so I need to downgrade TWRP to 2.2.2.1, not to mention I don't have a computer and even if I did I don't know how to ADB. SO, is there a way to downgrade my twrp recovery through the device? Or is there another way to get it to stock without bricking my device? All help is appreciated. Thanks.
Install smirkit and replace the TWRP that it comes with, or use it to install COTR.
[Edit:] And don't forget to FACTORY RESET!
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Install smirkit and replace the TWRP that it comes with, or use it to install COTR.
[Edit:] And don't forget to FACTORY RESET!
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Okay so I have smirkit, now how do I use it to replace TWRP? I'm so lost here, sorry for being a noob.
In that case, it would probably be smarter for you to install COTR.
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In that case, it would probably be smarter for you to install COTR.
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Aaand how does one go about doing that?
Twigzmaster0 said:
Aaand how does one go about doing that?
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Download smirkit.apk
Install smirkit.apk
Open smirkit.apk
Type "smirkit" in the terminal emulator
Install Cannibal Open Touch Recovery
I recently got a htc one m8 that is stuck on the boot screen.
i can get into the bootloader and fastboot seems to work.
I seem to be able to flash twrp but when i reboot into recovery it goes right back to the bootloader
if i reboot normally it goes back to the bootscreen with the green htc logo.
if i try to go to hboot adb doesn't recognize the device.
so i'm stuck now. i've read several tutorials and tried various things but have no idea where to go from here.
i can tell you that the bootloader says its unlocked and that its set to s-on and there is no os installed.
help
jodahall said:
I seem to be able to flash twrp but when i reboot into recovery it goes right back to the bootloader
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Try fastboot erase cache, and flash TWRP again with fastboot.
What is your hboot number, and what TWRP version are you trying?
Also, was your phone recently updated OTA for the Stagefright patch? If so, its a known issue that this recent update does not work with TWRP for some folks.
jodahall said:
if i try to go to hboot adb doesn't recognize the device.
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This is as it should be. adb doesn't work in hboot. You need to be booted into OS to use adb, possibly will work in recovery (but you can't boot into recovery, so that doesn't really matter).
my hboot version is 3.19.0.0000
i am trying to flash the latest twrp
I have not gotten the ota, this phone has been sitting in a drawer for about 6 months so nothing new has been applied.
I will try erase the cache and reflash the twrp
jodahall said:
i am trying to flash the latest twrp
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What number TWRP exactly? And you're sure its the TWRP file for the M8, right?
I ask for the number, since I've seen at least a couple times where the person claims they are trying to use the "latest" or "current" TWRP. But when I ask for more info, it turns out the version is not even close to current.
Best to be specific when talking about version numbers.
Sorry the version I'm trying to install is 2.8.7.0...
The actual filename is twrp-2.8.7.0-m8.IMG
I also tried your advice and from a command window erased the cache and then reflashed. It didn't work this time so I'm downloading some older versions of twrp and will try flashing them.
One question. Does it hurt anything to erase multiple times or for that matter flash a recovery image multiple times. With my old Motorola it was recommended to flash multiple times.
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oh, it worked. I am one step closer as it booted into the custom recovery.....whoohooo
I ran the command "fastboot format cache" from a dos prompt a couple of times, there were errors the first two times, then the 3rd time it created it without error.
ok onto the next steps that are in Vomers guides....
thanks for all your help
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Sorry the version I'm trying to install is 2.8.7.0...
The actual filename is twrp-2.8.7.0-m8.IMG
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You are correct, that is latest version (and correct one for the M8). You might re-download just to eliminate the possibility the file wasn't corrupted.
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It didn't work this time so I'm downloading some older versions of twrp and will try flashing them.
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If you are still intending on doing this, don't try any version older than 2.8.4.0 or so. TWRP versions much older than that, won't work on hboot 3.19. TWRP will install and seem to work fine, but after you flash the ROM, the ROM won't boot.
jodahall said:
One question. Does it hurt anything to erase multiple times or for that matter flash a recovery image multiple times. With my old Motorola it was recommended to flash multiple times.
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In the technical sense, the emmc chip does have a finite number of times it can be flashed.
But in reality, I think the number of times the emmc can be flashed before failing is (supposedly) something in the thousands.
Of course, things sometimes fail before they are supposed to, and every extra flash may put you closer to that point (in theory). But I don't let that stop me from flashing what I want, whenever I want to. And flashing recovery a few extra times is not going to hurt anything much IMO.
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jodahall said:
thanks for all your help
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There's a button for that!