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[Q] Kindle Fire with 6.3 Help with Rooting Please

Hi,
I am a total noob. I don't even know the proper expressions for this whole thing.
So this is my case:
I am outside the US and bought the Kindle Fire with a 6.3 firmware, couple of days ago.
Being curious about what it all can do, created a fake account with a test credit card as I read somewhere in the net.
Then downloaded the KFU 0.9.5 and rooted the device, everything went according to the plan, so I thought.
Then I discovered I had to use something called Market Opener to install other apps. But this Market Opener never worked.
So I found out that I had to change permissions. But this cannot happen as I get that message that adb services can not run in production builds etc. whatever that may mean.
So I downloaded Android SDK, followed the instructions installed it but I still cannot get into the root and change folder permissions. Sometimes it recognizes the device, sometimes not and when it does it tells me the same thing as above.
Then I would need some .apk to do the thing on the device but I cannot install those as I don't have the Market Opener or the Google Play and I cannot get those if I don't have superuser permissions to change things in Folders.
Basically I have been spending the last 3 days in searching the net for answers but to no avail.
So, can someone help me please? What I need to do is being able to install some apps including Market Opener / Google Play and being able to watch Amazon VOD. Is this possible?
Please bear in mind that I have no clue of the specific language, i.e. I don't know what flash is and how to do it nor I know how to do a backup and restore or how to reset everything in the original state.
SO if some of you have the patience to help, please advice me with some noob language so that I can understand.
Thanks in advance for the help that will come

Are you looking to put a custom rom on it or just root? If you're looking to keep Amazon services, you can put MoDaCo's rom on it, which is just like your kindle out of the box with a few extra bells and whistles. There are alot of guides floating around on how to get ADB working. There's an excellent beginners guide in the General section that I highly advise checking out.
Noob terms: if you want to keep the Amazon experience, I reccomend MoDaCo. Look for it in the development fourms.

brainchow said:
Are you looking to put a custom rom on it or just root? If you're looking to keep Amazon services, you can put MoDaCo's rom on it, which is just like your kindle out of the box with a few extra bells and whistles. There are alot of guides floating around on how to get ADB working. There's an excellent beginners guide in the General section that I highly advise checking out.
Noob terms: if you want to keep the Amazon experience, I reccomend MoDaCo. Look for it in the development fourms.
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Thanks for ur answer.
I have read a lot of guides out there but I seem not to be able to get the ADB working as I always get the message I gave in the original post plus the fact that sometimes it recognizes the device and sometimes not.
I have read the beginners guide which was excellent but without the ADB working there is little I can do I suppose.
As I wrote, I want to play with the device to see what it is able to do and want to use the Amazon VOD if possible. I.e. I would like to be able to use Google Play to get apps on will and still keep the Amazon services. Would that be possible with the MoDaCo staff?
Ok. I downloaded the MoDaCo staff.
Must I reset the kindle to the factory settings before I install that? If yes, how?
And how do I flash it?

Make sure you are in fact rooted.
You seem like you know enough about adb to try the following commands.
adb shell
ls /system/xbin
Look for a file called "su" in the list
Then...
ls /system/app
Look for a file called "Superuser.apk"
A lack of either of these means you're not rooted and may be the source of your problems
If you are trying to change system file permissions through adb...
adb root
adb remount
adb shell chmod blah /blah/blah/yadayada
Just don't literally type "blah /blah/blah/yadayada"
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium

a factory reset won't really help you because you're basically replacing the operating system. pretty sure all amazon services are working with modaco. to install it, look around for a guide on how to install something called firefirefire (FFF) and TWRP. pretty sure that can all be done with kfu in a couple clicks. then copy the modaco zip onto your kindle, go into the wipe menu and clear out system, cache, dalvik cache, and data (factory reset), then go into install and choose the modaco zip. reboot and you should be set.

soupmagnet said:
Make sure you are in fact rooted.
You seem like you know enough about adb to try the following commands.
adb shell
ls /system/xbin
Look for a file called "su" in the list
Then...
ls /system/app
Look for a file called "Superuser.apk"
A lack of either of these means you're not rooted and may be the source of your problems
If you are trying to change system file permissions through adb...
adb root
adb remount
adb shell chmod blah /blah/blah/yadayada
Just don't literally type "blah /blah/blah/yadayada"
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
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Thank you for your answer.
I would gladly follow your advice but the adb does not find my device. I don't know whether this is normal and if I must reboot my PC.
The kfu also gives me an offline status...

brainchow said:
a factory reset won't really help you because you're basically replacing the operating system. pretty sure all amazon services are working with modaco. to install it, look around for a guide on how to install something called firefirefire (FFF) and TWRP. pretty sure that can all be done with kfu in a couple clicks. then copy the modaco zip onto your kindle, go into the wipe menu and clear out system, cache, dalvik cache, and data (factory reset), then go into install and choose the modaco zip. reboot and you should be set.
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Thanks again for the fast answer. I am impressed!
Doesn't the FFF and the TWRP get installed automatically with the kfu?

its most likely your computer. a reboot might help. if not, how did you install the drivers? are you using a mac or pc? try installing the drivers that came bundled with KFU.
if you're using a PC, go into device manager and see if something about android ADB pops up. if not, it's your drivers.
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GreekCY said:
Thanks again for the fast answer. I am impressed!
Doesn't the FFF and the TWRP get installed automatically with the kfu?
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haha, no problem .
if FFF was installed, you should see a picture of fire in a caution sign or an android logo over the kindle fire logo when you boot it up. if all you see is kindle fire, then you don't have fff. im pretty sure you need fff to get into twrp. if fff is installed, you should be able to hop into fastboot and install twrp if it's not installed yet.

brainchow said:
its most likely your computer. a reboot might help. if not, how did you install the drivers? are you using a mac or pc? try installing the drivers that came bundled with KFU.
if you're using a PC, go into device manager and see if something about android ADB pops up. if not, it's your drivers.
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I am using a PC ( a netbook, don't laugh, I'm on vacation!!)
I installed the drivers using the install_bat from the kfu.
In device manager I see Android Phone and underneath Android Composite ADB Interface...

interesting. check my previous post and see if you have FFF installed. adb should be working fine if device manager can find it. if you can, run adb devices into cmd and see if it picks up your kindle. not sure if the stock rom has a development switch in the settings.. if there's an option to enable usb debugging, make sure that is on. if not, just try moving usb ports and running adb devices.

If adb has trouble recognizing your device, it means it's a driver issue. Either Windows, KFU or a combination of the two causes the drivers to fail for some reason.
Uninstall/delete your current drivers in device manager (may require reboot)
Turn your Kindle off
Reinstall drivers
Turn your Kindle on
Retry adb commands
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium

brainchow said:
interesting. check my previous post and see if you have FFF installed. adb should be working fine if device manager can find it. if you can, run adb devices into cmd and see if it picks up your kindle. not sure if the stock rom has a development switch in the settings.. if there's an option to enable usb debugging, make sure that is on. if not, just try moving usb ports and running adb devices.
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I have FFF as I see the fire in a caution sign (yellow triangle thing right?)
ADB still doesn't pick my kindle after a PC restart.
No usb debugging available in the stock rom.
I will uninstall and reinstall the drivers from device manager.
Thanks again for your prompt help. I am oblidged!

GreekCY said:
I have FFF as I see the fire in a caution sign (yellow triangle thing right?)
ADB still doesn't pick my kindle after a PC restart.
No usb debugging available in the stock rom.
I will uninstall and reinstall the drivers from device manager.
Thanks again for your prompt help. I am oblidged!
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that's fantastic... if you have FFF, try pressing the power button a couple times as it turns on and see if you can get into recovery. you shouldn't need adb now. if you can get into recovery, just wipe and flash the new rom. if you don't, you can use fastboot to install it.

brainchow said:
that's fantastic... if you have FFF, try pressing the power button a couple times as it turns on and see if you can get into recovery. you shouldn't need adb now. if you can get into recovery, just wipe and flash the new rom. if you don't, you can use fastboot to install it.
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Ok...I reinstalled the drivers
now ADB gets the kindle
I do adb shell
then ls / system /xbin
no such file or directrory
the same goes with the
ls / system / app
But if I give su I get
su
#
Now what?
And in which directory should I transfer the MoDaCo Rom?

GreekCY said:
Ok...I reinstalled the drivers
now ADB gets the kindle
I do adb shell
then ls / system /xbin
no such file or directrory
the same goes with the
ls / system / app
But if I give su I get
su
#
Now what?
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SU (substitute user) in shell is different from the su binary
Make sure you are typing "L"s, not "i"s then /system/xbin
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium

soupmagnet said:
SU (substitute user) in shell is different from the su binary
Make sure you are typing "L"s, not "i"s then /system/xbin
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
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I really do type "L"...still ls/system/xbin: not found

modaco can go anywhere in the kindle.. just copy it somewhere. then press the power button a couple times when FFF comes up and see if you can get into twrp.

brainchow said:
modaco can go anywhere in the kindle.. just copy it somewhere. then press the power button a couple times when FFF comes up and see if you can get into twrp.
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Guys? I just installed ModaCo and it seems it works fine. Google Play seems to work and all my data are still there (I mean the books I uploaded). If this is right then.... THANKS TO ALL OF YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Drinks are on me! Now I go to sleep! Will keep you informed!!!
Thanks again!!!!

GreekCY said:
I really do type "L"...still ls/system/xbin: not found
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Space between ls and /system/xbin and no other spaces
It IS there, your Kindle wouldn't work otherwise
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium

GreekCY said:
I really do type "L"...still ls/system/xbin: not found
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if you want to use adb, should be ls /system/xbin. make sure you put the space after the ls. i would still recommend flashing modaco nevertheless... that shouldn't need adb. just maybe fastboot if your recovery isnt installed.
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GreekCY said:
Guys? I just installed ModaCo and it seems it works fine. Google Play seems to work and all my data are still there (I mean the books I uploaded). If this is right then.... THANKS TO ALL OF YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Drinks are on me! Now I go to sleep! Will keep you informed!!!
Thanks again!!!!
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no problem... enjoy
i would still recommend wiping data and the two caches to ensure that it's bug free. but if everything works fine, so be it.
have fun

Kindle Fire stuck in TWRP because system files wiped out.

I tried to install android 4.1 and messed it up my KF. I wiped out everything and KF can no longer restore because the files needed has been wiped out although I did save them into my laptop. The problem is how can I copy the restoration files from my pc into the KF since my PC no longer can connect to KF and see the folder structure. I can still do all the operations in TWRP but that does not help because the system folders are all empty. I tried Kindle Unbrick UtilityV1.1 and it can not connect to the KF, My battery is about to run out.
Can someone please offer any help?
Thanks so much
Ling

bookreader said:
I tried to install android 4.1 and messed it up my KF. I wiped out everything and KF can no longer restore because the files needed has been wiped out although I did save them into my laptop. The problem is how can I copy the restoration files from my pc into the KF since my PC no longer can connect to KF and see the folder structure. I can still do all the operations in TWRP but that does not help because the system folders are all empty. I tried Kindle Unbrick UtilityV1.1 and it can not connect to the KF, My battery is about to run out.
Can someone please offer any help?
Thanks so much
Ling
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Okay Ling the very most important thing is to put your in recovery and plug it to the stock wall charger till your battery is 100% or you will compound your problem by ten fold. Then you need at least a 4 gig USB flash drive to create a live Linux with persistence to run Soupkit on to solve your problems with drivers and repair the mounting problems with your Kindle Fire.
You install Soupkit onto a live usb that is running ubuntu with persistent. The persistent allows the live usb to save data between reboots. What you need: Preferably Ubuntu 12.04 precise pangolin found here http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/ use desktop cd image PC (intel X86) Desktop CD, Pendrive Universal USB installer found here http://www.pendrivelinux.com , a USB flash drive between 4-6 gigs.
Select 12.04 desktop from the dropdown in Universal Usb installer, select your usb by drive letter , select format, drag bar for persistent to 1500 mgs or so, then click create, when finished eject cruiser safely, unplug usb flash drive, shutdown computer, insert usb flash drive, power on computer, it will auto boot at startup on Windows 7 but XP takes more work for instance on my XP machine at first boot splash hit escape for advance startup options, then F9 for boot menu, then scandisk cruiser or whatever your USB is by name, it will then boot ubuntu without installing on your Windows machine.
When booted into Ubuntu: setup your network connection, download Soupkit move it from its containing folder to the desktop, right click select extract here, open folder, double click on the file marked installer, select run in terminal, select option 1 in terminal menu, hit enter for sudo password prompt as there isn`t one, when its finished working it will return you to the main menu, select option 2 it will detect a 32 bit operating system and skip the work for 64 bit then it will launch Soupkit, close all open windows, click the gear icon upper right, select restart, If on windows 7 it will simply restart the Ubuntu system, if on Xp hit Esc. at first computer splash, then select again the cruiser reboot is not near a clean an action on XP sadly.
When booted back back to Ubuntu open a terminal Ctrl+alt+t type soupkit.sh in the terminal now you can use all the features of Soupkit if everything went right and communication has been established with the Kindle.
Soupkit thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1850038
Edit: a 2 gig flash drive will work but 4 is better.

Thanks so much!
Thepooch said:
Okay Ling the very most important thing is to put your in recovery and plug it to the stock wall charger till your battery is 100% or you will compound your problem by ten fold. Then you need at least a 4 gig USB flash drive to create a live Linux with persistence to run Soupkit on to solve your problems with drivers and repair the mounting problems with your Kindle Fire.
You install Soupkit onto a live usb that is running ubuntu with persistent. The persistent allows the live usb to save data between reboots. What you need: Preferably Ubuntu 12.04 precise pangolin found here http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/ use desktop cd image PC (intel X86) Desktop CD, Pendrive Universal USB installer found here http://www.pendrivelinux.com/univers...easy-as-1-2-3/ , a USB flash drive between 4-6 gigs.
Select 12.04 desktop from the dropdown in Universal Usb installer, select your usb by drive letter , select format, drag bar for persistent to 1500 mgs or so, then click create, when finished eject cruiser safely, unplug usb flash drive, shutdown computer, insert usb flash drive, power on computer, it will auto boot at startup on Windows 7 but XP takes more work for instance on my XP machine at first boot splash hit escape for advance startup options, then F9 for boot menu, then scandisk cruiser or whatever your USB is by name, it will then boot ubuntu without installing on your Windows machine.
When booted into Ubuntu: setup your network connection, download Soupkit move it from its containing folder to the desktop, right click select extract here, open folder, double click on the file marked installer, select run in terminal, select option 1 in terminal menu, hit enter for sudo password prompt as there isn`t one, when its finished working it will return you to the main menu, select option 2 it will detect a 32 bit operating system and skip the work for 64 bit then it will launch Soupkit, close all open windows, click the gear icon upper right, select restart, If on windows 7 it will simply restart the Ubuntu system, if on Xp hit Esc. at first computer splash, then select again the cruiser reboot is not near a clean an action on XP sadly.
When booted back back to Ubuntu open a terminal Ctrl+alt+t type soupkit.sh in the terminal now you can use all the features of Soupkit if everything went right and communication has been established with the Kindle.
Soupkit thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1850038
Edit: a 2 gig flash drive will work but 4 is better.
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I was able to restore my KF following your suggestions.
Thanks so much.
Ling

You`re welcome Ling.

This was very helpful. Many thanks, Thepooch.

You`re welcome .

Same problem.
bookreader said:
I tried to install android 4.1 and messed it up my KF. I wiped out everything and KF can no longer restore because the files needed has been wiped out although I did save them into my laptop. The problem is how can I copy the restoration files from my pc into the KF since my PC no longer can connect to KF and see the folder structure. I can still do all the operations in TWRP but that does not help because the system folders are all empty. I tried Kindle Unbrick UtilityV1.1 and it can not connect to the KF, My battery is about to run out.
Can someone please offer any help?
Thanks so much
Ling
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I did the same thing. My little brother accidentally wiped everything off of my kindle fire. Including my OS. I've tried almost everything. I've been searching on this site for weeks for a solution, but all have not succeeded. I would appreciate if there was a way to fix my kindle.
Please help me.

Adam1998 said:
I did the same thing. My little brother accidentally wiped everything off of my kindle fire. Including my OS. I've tried almost everything. I've been searching on this site for weeks for a solution, but all have not succeeded. I would appreciate if there was a way to fix my kindle.
Please help me.
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How about some more information? Like...
Do you have FFF installed?
Do you have access to recovery?
If so, are you able to mount your sdcard to USB in recovery?
Do you have an adb connection in recovery?
After weeks of searching, you should have amassed some knowledge of your situation. How much do you actually understand about the problem?
I could go on, but if you're not willing to spend the time to help us help you...

I do have info.
soupmagnet said:
How about some more information? Like...
Do you have FFF installed?
Do you have access to recovery?
If so, are you able to mount your sdcard to USB in recovery?
Do you have an adb connection in recovery?
After weeks of searching, you should have amassed some knowledge of your situation. How much do you actually understand about the problem?
I could go on, but if you're not willing to spend the time to help us help you...
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Well i don't have FireFireFire. I only have access TWRP v2.2.2.1. I'm not able to mount SD card. Though Ive tried so many times. I might have adb connection in recovery.
When i open device and printers and find my kindle. here is what it says.
Amazon Kindle USB device
Android Composite ADB Interface
F:\
USB Composite Device
USB Mass Storage Device
What are me options.
ALSO: I've been trying to open a Linux LiveUSB on this thread forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850038

In twrp select mount and transfer a rom to your sdcard to flash.

So what you're saying is, since you don't have FFF installed, you must be accessing TWRP via command line...correct? So you should have an adb connection in recovery.
If you can't mount your sdcard in recovery, you'll need to see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33109015
But make sure you understand it before trying anything. Feel free to ask questions.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh"

Thepooch said:
In twrp select mount and transfer a rom to your sdcard to flash.
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As previously stated it wont mount to my SD card on my kindle fire, or i would happily FLASH a ROM to my kindle. I want to fix this kindle. I am open minded to any answers that you may have to my problem.
Thank You
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Thepooch said:
In twrp select mount and transfer a rom to your sdcard to flash.
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Cant do that due to the fact that it wont let me mount my device!
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soupmagnet said:
So what you're saying is, since you don't have FFF installed, you must be accessing TWRP via command line...correct? So you should have an adb connection in recovery.
If you can't mount your sdcard in recovery, you'll need to see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33109015
But make sure you understand it before trying anything. Feel free to ask questions.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh"
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I have access to TWRP. My kindle lets me into the TWRP menu. It says mount but my computer wont pull up my SD card.
What do you mean via command line?
Sorry for being so ignorant on this subject but nothing seems to work!
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soupmagnet said:
So what you're saying is, since you don't have FFF installed, you must be accessing TWRP via command line...correct? So you should have an adb connection in recovery.
If you can't mount your sdcard in recovery, you'll need to see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33109015
But make sure you understand it before trying anything. Feel free to ask questions.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh"
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ALSO: I havent been able to get your "SoupKit" to work. I've downloaded the linux liveUSB onto a usb drive, but don't know what to do further. How do i know if the Linux liveUSB worked or not? And when i try to extract SoupKit to LinuxLive Key (E: (<<< this is how it shows up on my computer) it says that the folder is empty and that i have to put documents into the compressed file to Extract.

Adam1998 said:
I have access to TWRP. My kindle lets me into the TWRP menu. It says mount but my computer wont pull up my SD card.
What do you mean via command line?
Sorry for being so ignorant on this subject but nothing seems to work!
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Okay, before we go any further, you really need to educate yourself a little more about what's going on so you can ask more appropriate questions. If you aren't using the command line to access TWRP, then you must obviously have FFF installed (using power button at startup?).
The best place to start is the Kindle Fire for Beginners guide posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
Then, with a better understanding, you can fix your mounting issue with the tutorial posted earlier in this thread. The information in that tutorial is not to be taken lightly. There is a good chance you will cause much bigger problems for yourself if you don't fully understand exactly what you are doing and why you're doing it.
And if you're not comfortable using the command prompt, I think it's time you get comfortable with it, pretty quickly.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh."

soupmagnet said:
Okay, before we go any further, you really need to educate yourself a little more about what's going on so you can ask more appropriate questions. If you aren't using the command line to access TWRP, then you must obviously have FFF installed (using power button at startup?).
The best place to start is the Kindle Fire for Beginners guide posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
Then, with a better understanding, you can fix your mounting issue with the tutorial posted earlier in this thread. The information in that tutorial is not to be taken lightly. There is a good chance you will cause much bigger problems for yourself if you don't fully understand exactly what you are doing and why you're doing it.
And if you're not comfortable using the command prompt, I think it's time you get comfortable with it, pretty quickly.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh."
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I want to know if my ADB is working. I want to know how to install soupkit and linux onto my computer. I want to know how to flash roms onto my kindle. I Iwant to know how to fix my kindle in the current state its in.
I've been trying to enter in the commands that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33109015 thread has told me. Command prompt tells me that "adb" is not a function. Why is that? Can we talk about this in a faster way. MAYBE we could chat on a different website and you could walk me through my problems.
Thanks Dude for all the help you have already given me.
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Adam1998 said:
I want to know if my ADB is working. I want to know how to install soupkit and linux onto my computer. I want to know how to flash roms onto my kindle. I Iwant to know how to fix my kindle in the current state its in.
I've been trying to enter in the commands that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33109015 thread has told me. Command prompt tells me that "adb" is not a function. Why is that? Can we talk about this in a faster way. MAYBE we could chat on a different website and you could walk me through my problems.
Thanks Dude for all the help you have already given me.
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soupmagnet said:
Okay, before we go any further, you really need to educate yourself a little more about what's going on so you can ask more appropriate questions. If you aren't using the command line to access TWRP, then you must obviously have FFF installed (using power button at startup?).
The best place to start is the Kindle Fire for Beginners guide posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
Hey I was just running KFU and my ADB status was online. Is this a good thing? I also typed in 5 on KFU and it said that FFF was successfully installed. Does this help my situation and how do I know if FFF was really installed.
Then, with a better understanding, you can fix your mounting issue with the tutorial posted earlier in this thread. The information in that tutorial is not to be taken lightly. There is a good chance you will cause much bigger problems for yourself if you don't fully understand exactly what you are doing and why you're doing it.
And if you're not comfortable using the command prompt, I think it's time you get comfortable with it, pretty quickly.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh."
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Hey i was just running KFU and my ADB status is online. Is this something we can work with. I clicked on the number 5 in KFU and it said FFF was successfully installed. How do i know if FFF was really installed.

Hrm when you restart the device you will see a white kindle blue fire that is the fff bootloader. When you see that quickly depress your power button a few times select recovery it should take you to twrp.

Thepooch said:
Hrm when you restart the device you will see a white kindle blue fire that is the fff bootloader. When you see that quickly depress your power button a few times select recovery it should take you to twrp.
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Ok now what

Adam1998 said:
Ok now what
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Seriously? That's your response?
How about giving us an idea of what's going on on your end, since we obviously can't SEE IT.
Are you able to access recovery via the boot menu? If so, are you able to send ADB commands? What commands have you tried? What error messages, if any, are you receiving? Are you able to use ADB to push files to your sdcard? When you navigate to your sdcard in recovery, what do you see? Are you able to mount your sdcard in TWRP? If not, what error messages do you receive? Have you read through the guides/turotials linked to earlier in this thread? Do you understand them? If not, what don't you understand? Reading through this thread, do you have a general idea of what you need to do to resolve your problem? If not, what don't you understand?
You should bombarding us with details if you expect anyone to want to spend the time to try and help you resolve your problem.
Quick one or two line responses to our questions only serve to prolong your ordeal, lead to more questions, and possibly cause those who are willing to help, to lose interest and walk away.

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Seriously? That's your response?
How about giving us an idea of what's going on on your end, since we obviously can't SEE IT.
Are you able to access recovery via the boot menu? If so, are you able to send ADB commands? What commands have you tried? What error messages, if any, are you receiving? Are you able to use ADB to push files to your sdcard? When you navigate to your sdcard in recovery, what do you see? Are you able to mount your sdcard in TWRP? If not, what error messages do you receive? Have you read through the guides/turotials linked to earlier in this thread? Do you understand them? If not, what don't you understand? Reading through this thread, do you have a general idea of what you need to do to resolve your problem? If not, what don't you understand?
You should bombarding us with details if you expect anyone to want to spend the time to try and help you resolve your problem.
Quick one or two line responses to our questions only serve to prolong your ordeal, lead to more questions, and possibly cause those who are willing to help, to lose interest and walk away.
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I am able to acess recovery via the boot menu. When i open command prompt and try the commands it tells me that " adb" is not a command. Ive tried all of the commands that you have posted. None have succeeded. I don't know how to use ADB to push files to my SD card. I don't know if mounting my SD card in TWRP is working. Because no error messages appear. I have read through your guides but i am puzzled. I dont fully understand them. If i am correct i believe i need to get a new OS cause my little brother accidentally erased everything on it. I have complete access to TWRP. And in the KFU it says that my adb status is online.
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Code:
adb push <filepath> <rom.zip>/sdcard/
Code:
adb push <filepath> <gapps.zip>/sdcard/
after a full wipe minus the external storage/sdcard flash rom.zip,flash gapps.zip select reboot then system. Pretty sure that is all you will have to do by the sounds of it.

Thepooch said:
Code:
adb push <filepath> <rom.zip>/sdcard/
Code:
adb push <filepath> <gapps.zip>/sdcard/
after a full wipe minus the external storage/sdcard flash rom.zip,flash gapps.zip select reboot then system. Pretty sure that is all you will have to do by the sounds of it.
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If im correct you wanted me to enter this in command prompt right? when i did this is what popped up
Code:
C:\windows\system32>adb push <filepath> <rom.zip>/sdcard/
< was unexpected at this time.

[Q] TWRP Doesnt show my backed up to restore!

TWRP Doesnt show my backed up to restore! and i have not any rom placed on my sd-card to install and iam wiped :cyclops::crying:
Kindle Fire 8.9 and TWRP 2.6.0.0 by the way, why the usb storage mounting doesnt work in TWRP?

DSH said:
TWRP Doesnt show my backed up to restore! and i have not any rom placed on my sd-card to install and iam wiped :cyclops::crying:
Kindle Fire 8.9 and TWRP 2.6.0.0 by the way, why the usb storage mounting doesnt work in TWRP?
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i have figuerd out what must i do!
now i have ADB and ADB doesnt find my device to push the rom on it!
plz plz plz help me
i had Drivers installed but when in fastboot connected to pc windows cannt find JEM-Prod... (something like this)
i neeed your help im so confused

Why are you in fastboot, you just need to sideload the ROM onto twrp. Usually u just goto advanced>side load and swipe the thing. Then on your PC put the ROM in the same folder as adb command if you haven't setup your paths, and run adb.exe sideload filename.zip. that will typically do the job.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
Why are you in fastboot, you just need to sideload the ROM onto twrp. Usually u just goto advanced>side load and swipe the thing. Then on your PC put the ROM in the same folder as adb command if you haven't setup your paths, and run adb.exe sideload filename.zip. that will typically do the job.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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thanks for your help but adb doesnt recognize my kindle fire! when in CMD i type "ADB Devices" no devices showd up and when "ADB usb" error shows
i think this is the cuase why your tip doesnt work for me (
ive tried this but step 3 give an error
Had been searching on & off over 2 months & finally found the sol
This now lets you use the KFU util and others to root & install new OS etc
You need to have installed ANDROID SDK and extras-usb & JAVA se
1)
you will need to modify the following two files:
a. adb_usb.ini – You can find it under your Users\YourUsername\.android folder
In a typical Windows 7 installation, adb_usb.ini will be located under C:\Users\YourUserNameHere\.android
Open the adb_usb.ini file with a text editor (Notepad is just fine) and add the following line at the end (on a new line). Save and exit.
0×1949
2)
android_winusb.inf – You can find it under the folder you installed the Android SDK, in my case C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver
Open the file with a text editor (notepad is again good enough), locate [Google.NTx86] section and also the [Google.NTamd64] section and add the following lines to each section, like in the screenshot.
;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01
3)
Note: If your device list is empty, maybe you plugged-in Kindle Fire before you installed Android SDK and Android USB Drivers. In this case you’ll need to force load the Android USB driver. Right click on My Computer and select Properties then navigate to Device Manager. Under Other Devices you should see Kindle with a yellow icon containing an exclamation point.
Right Click on Kindle name and select Update Driver Software. A Dialog will pop-up asking how do you want to search for driver software. Select Browse and point toward the folder containing Google USB Driver (in my case C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver). Select Next and proceed with the installation, choose Install this driver anyway when prompted.
Ok now you can
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
d. type adb kill-server followed by enter
e. type adb devices. If everything is fine, you should see a connected device (your Kindle Fire)
0000666665555 device
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Sounds like you have a driver issue or the device would be showing up with adb devices, try using my drivers from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44319953
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
Sounds like you have a driver issue or the device would be showing up with adb devices, try using my drivers from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44319953
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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thank you very much, but how must i install that?
in device manager i select update driver and locate this folder and it says windows was unable to install you kindle fire HD
i put my kf in recovery mod and plug in the cable!
why have i these problems ?
but again i wanna say thank you bro:good:

So in the task manager is showing a device with an exclamation mark over it right? If so right click the device and hit properties, then goto the details tab, and choose hardware id's from the drop down menu and post them here, I'll see about modifying the driver if I can. Don't know why mine wouldn't work I had the old and new vendor id's for twrp in that.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

When i connect to pc in fastboot, in device manager shows as Other devices "Jem-PVT-Prod-04" and the Hardware Ids is:
USB\VID_1949&PID_0008&REV0100
USB\VID_1949&PID_0008
and when just plug the usb cable in recovery mod task manager show it as Portable Device and "Amazon Kindle Fire HD" with a yellow mark! and the hardware Ids is:
USB\VID_1949&PID_0008&REV_0216
USB\VID_1949&PID_0008
thank you bro

ok i guess the hd 8'd have a slightly different pid than the 7 inch model, here i uploaded the updated version to this thread. Try updating the amazon kindle hd device and using recovery if u can, its a better option to just reflash stuff from that rather than fastboot unless u need to, makes things little bit easier imo. This should also work with the jem-pvt-prod-04 device as well,

stunts513 said:
ok i guess the hd 8'd have a slightly different pid than the 7 inch model, here i uploaded the updated version to this thread. Try updating the amazon kindle hd device and using recovery if u can, its a better option to just reflash stuff from that rather than fastboot unless u need to, makes things little bit easier imo. This should also work with the jem-pvt-prod-04 device as well,
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OMG OMG OMG you saved me and my KINDLE FIRE
i have best wishes for you bro best wishes :good::good::good::good::good::good:

Help!?!?!?
stunts513 said:
ok i guess the hd 8'd have a slightly different pid than the 7 inch model, here i uploaded the updated version to this thread. Try updating the amazon kindle hd device and using recovery if u can, its a better option to just reflash stuff from that rather than fastboot unless u need to, makes things little bit easier imo. This should also work with the jem-pvt-prod-04 device as well,
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i flashed recovery.img to my kindle using flashify and than i rebooted it than it came up saying kindle fire than the red screen slides across the screen. the app says that you may see a red screen.so im stuck now.

You probably just need to reflash the recovery partition from fastboot.

[Q] Kindle Fire BRICKED (Stuck On Kindle Logo) No Susses in CMD

Hello, I Have a Kindle Fire 1st Gen. I Had CM 10.1 on it. I was attempting to put AOSP back on it for My Wife. I did I Noobish Move at 4 am half asleep, I Did NOT go into advanced mode in TWRP and uncheck DATA in the Wipe tab. So This Screwed me "Bricked" Message comes up in TWRP when rebooting, says ( NO OS ) . I have Tried Kindle unbrick utility with no success when clicking on "Stuck at Logo" in utility I get this Error ...> PIC Attatched!>
I then Tried Using android-sdk ( I have went in and edited the files that need to be edited in program files/android...> File_android_winusb as well as in .android folder in the appdata location) Along with CMD & I get a Error So far into the process of Resetting Kindle OS. Pic Attatched as well. It Seems Like I have something missing ?!?!?
I somewhat Suck at CMD, I don't have much experience with it, so Please go slow on me,when Giving advise....
Thanks In Advance!!

If you still have access to TWRP, use it to mount your sdcard to USB.

soupmagnet said:
If you still have access to TWRP, use it to mount your sdcard to USB.
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I Tried That. I See the Device But when double clicking, It will not let me access it.

Butt Nugget said:
I Tried That. I See the Device But when double clicking, It will not let me access it.
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Oh that's right, it won't work on 2nd generation devices.
Do you have your drivers installed? Are you able to send any adb commands (adb devices)?

soupmagnet said:
Oh that's right, it won't work on 2nd generation devices.
Do you have your drivers installed? Are you able to send any adb commands (adb devices)?
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My Kindle is a 1st Gen. I'm not sure If I understand what You are talking about when You say "send Commands/devices" If Your talking about in CMD I Get all the way to Seeing my Device Serial Number for Kindle. The when I type "adb shell" I get a error saying (Failed: No such file or directory <2> - ) You can see this in the screen shot I attached to this thread..

Sorry, I looked at what forum this was in and got a little confused...silly me :silly:
Anyway, back on track...
You should not be receiving that error in TWRP. If you are, then something is seriously wrong with it and probably needs to be reinstalled. Other than that, I'm having trouble seeing where the problem is. (the pic shows that you're not in recovery, btw)
You clearly have access to adb, so...why aren't you using 'adb push' to transfer a new ROM to your sdcard to flash in recovery?

soupmagnet said:
Sorry, I looked at what forum this was in and got a little confused...silly me :silly:
Anyway, back on track...
You should not be receiving that error in TWRP. If you are, then something is seriously wrong with it and probably needs to be reinstalled. Other than that, I'm having trouble seeing where the problem is. (the pic shows that you're not in recovery, btw)
You clearly have access to adb, so...why aren't you using 'adb push' to transfer a new ROM to your sdcard to flash in recovery?
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I've Done searches and only found how to attempt recovery, typing in commands on pc's CMD Prompt while kindle is mounted to usb in twrp and typing commands in on CMD in pc I installed Android SDK and Device driver. So Sounds possibly what I tried is totally different from what Your asking if i done? If So, Could You Explain step by step thee method with new roms or send me in the right directions 2 a how to link or video? Anything I would appreciate GREATLY! :fingers-crossed:

Butt Nugget said:
I've Done searches and only found how to attempt recovery, typing in commands on pc's CMD Prompt while kindle is mounted to usb in twrp and typing commands in on CMD in pc I installed Android SDK and Device driver.
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I have no idea what you're saying.
All you need to do is, boot into recovery (TWRP), use adb to "push" a ROM to your sdcard (adb push...), then install the ROM in recovery.

soupmagnet said:
I have no idea what you're saying.
All you need to do is, boot into recovery (TWRP), use adb to "push" a ROM to your sdcard (adb push...), then install the ROM in recovery.
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I mentioned Earlier (say, the Drive of the device is :F) In My computer, When I click :F It states Cannot access (Drivers are installed for kindle). I'm asking How Can I Mount USB in TWRP and Put ROM File on sdcard when I cannot access it... I Do Not have a Micro USB OTG to USB 2.0 Cable to plug up to kindle with the files put on a external HD to complete this course.
Does that make more since?

Butt Nugget said:
I mentioned Earlier (say, the Drive of the device is :F) In My computer, When I click :F It states Cannot access (Drivers are installed for kindle). I'm asking How Can I Mount USB in TWRP and Put ROM File on sdcard when I cannot access it... I Do Not have a Micro USB OTG to USB 2.0 Cable to plug up to kindle with the files put on a external HD to complete this course.
Does that make more since?
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Try to understand what you're being told. I'm not saying anything about mounting your sdcard to transfer files to it so get that idea out of your head for a moment.
You need to boot into recovery and use the command 'adb push' to transfer a ROM to your sdcard, then flash it in recovery.
Now, does that make more sense?

soupmagnet said:
Try to understand what you're being told. I'm not saying anything about mounting your sdcard to transfer files to it so get that idea out of your head for a moment.
You need to boot into recovery and use the command 'adb push' to transfer a ROM to your sdcard, then flash it in recovery.
Now, does that make more sense?
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I am attempting to understand what u are saying But I'm thinking ur not giving full step after step instructions OR this Version I have (v2.6.0.0) differs from Yours, Because there is No such OPTION as ADB PUSH..... I have ADB sideload (under Advanced Tab) which only wipes Cashe.. I've looked in every single area in TWRP and see nothing of anything You are talking about, other than "MOUNT" obviously.

soupmagnet said:
Try to understand what you're being told. I'm not saying anything about mounting your sdcard to transfer files to it so get that idea out of your head for a moment.
You need to boot into recovery and use the command 'adb push' to transfer a ROM to your sdcard, then flash it in recovery.
Now, does that make more sense?
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While Searching Google for Help I seen this..> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2361144
I'm bout to install a Pc with Linux and try pushing it that way.. Have not tried that.

You don't need Linux to run adb commands *face palm* While I am a linux enthusiast, all he's trying to say is boot into twrp, plug kindle into your PC, and open a command prompt, CD into the directory of adb and run "adb push pathtofile /sdcard/filename" this should push it to the kindle, though their might be something else u need for in prior to this I'm not sure, soupemagnet will probably post back if there is. BTW I don't know if u actually meant u were going to install Linux, but if you don't plan on using it after this or anything in the case u do decide to still use it for this, u don't need to install it, distros like Ubuntu let you boot into a full os from the CD so u don't need to install it.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
You don't need Linux to run adb commands *face palm* While I am a linux enthusiast, all he's trying to say is boot into twrp, plug kindle into your PC, and open a command prompt, CD into the directory of adb and run "adb push pathtofile /sdcard/filename" this should push it to the kindle, though their might be something else u need for in prior to this I'm not sure, soupemagnet will probably post back if there is. BTW I don't know if u actually meant u were going to install Linux, but if you don't plan on using it after this or anything in the case u do decide to still use it for this, u don't need to install it, distros like Ubuntu let you boot into a full os from the CD so u don't need to install it.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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Stunt Thnx... You Helped breaking it down. I just used KFU and Fixed this within 3 minutes.. Thnx Man!:good:

TWRP Software Brick FIX! Kindle Fire 2

I've cracked the kindle code for ADB Sideload / Push In TWRP recovery! :highfive:
If you have access to TWRP and nothing else, this is for you.
Like many, I foolishly formatted my internal storage on my Kindle Fire 2 while in TWRP. with no Zips to flash I was stuck trying everything I could think of to get a file onto my Device. Read up on ADB Sideload.. But my PC would not recognize ADB Sideload AT ALL, and I Couldn't Find the Drivers.
Read up on Mounting.. No drivers no mount. Updated my Android SDK, drivers there didn’t work. Almost threw my kindle in the river.
But then I Found A certain set of Drivers from Amazon's support section. (See Attached)
So here's how to get your kindle back: :fingers-crossed:
Download and Extract the driver files. Run the Kindle Drivers. Once the Drivers are finished plug in your kindle fire 2, windows will not recognize it and we need to install the driver manually.
Go to My Computer icon. Right click and select Properties. Open Device manager in the top left.
Your Kindle will show as a yellow triangle Kindle or Kindle Fire Device (or in some cases it will have the wrong driver installed, {right click and uninstall current driver, your PC will have to restart.})
Right Click on Kindle Fire Device> Click Update Driver Software..> Click Browse my computer for Driver software> Click Let Me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer>
NOW {Kindle} will show up on the list a few times, find the one that has: ADNROID COMPOSITE ADB INTERFACE and install this driver for your kindle. If everything worked your kindle fire will now be recognized and install.
NEXT STEP!
Sideload will not work for this, so don’t even try. No SDK is required for this process just the ADB Files (Attached)
Make sure you extract the ADB.zip right onto your C:/ drive to make this easy.
Download any Kindle Fire 2 Rom (Found in Kindle Fire 2 Android Development section, preferably a Small File Size like CM 10.1),
Rename this ZIP to kindle.zip (or another short name)
Download the Gapps File for the version of ROM you just downloaded from Goo.im,
Rename this ZIP to gapps.zip (or another short name)
Place both ZIPs directly into the C:/ADB folder
Open a command prompt by going to Start > Run > CMD and hit enter. A DOS Command prompt will open.
First line will say
C:\USERS\YOURNAME>
Type> CD C:\ADB Now it will change your Directory to the C:\ Drive ADB folder
Ok on your Tablet now in TWRP, Tap MOUNT> next check [x]DATA and [x]System and tap MOUNT USB SYSTEM
Windows will not notify you of the change so don’t freak out.
ADB needs to be at least Version 1.0.29, you can check by typing the command: ADB version
Next type> ADB devices
Will now say>
LIST OF DEVICES ATTACHED:
123456789ABCDEF RECOVERY
(IF it doesn’t say anything under list of devices you will have to uninstall and reinstall the driver in step 1)
Next TYPE> adb push kindle.zip \sdcard\kindle.zip
Wait about 30-40 seconds without touching anything, it will be sending the file.
IT WILL SAY>
3589 KB/s (128302247 bytes in 34.908s) or something similar.
Next Type> adb push gapps.zip \sdcard\gapps.zip
Wait about 30-40 seconds without touching anything, it will be sending the file.
IT WILL SAY>
3262 KB/s (57280392 bytes in 17.143s) or something similar.
BAM! Files are on your device!
BACK TO THE TABLET!
Tap Unmount and click the home icon in the top right.
Click INSTALL and tap (UP A LEVEL) to get to the root of the kindle fire.
Your files should be there Labeled Kindle.zip and Gapps.zip!
Install normally! AND Don’t forget to Wipe your Dalvik/Cache! :good:

All this info is available in the forums here but I'm really glad you did this. It should prevent a lot of redundant questions. Very well written, simplified and explained.
Kudos!
-> Sent from my mind to your screen.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

hi, i am using Chinookgod's method to push the kindle.zip and gapps.zip to my kindle successfully
but when i try to 'swip to confirm flash', it shows 'Failed' ,
and E:Mount: Unable to find partition for path '/\sdcard\kindle.zip'
Error flashing zip '/\sdcard\kindle.zip'
Updating partition details..
below is the screen cap
hxxp://imgur.com/ecjcZZF (please change hxxp to http)
what should i do? plz help :crying:
below is my cmd.exe screen cap, please note that it still shows
LIST OF DEVICES ATTACHED:
123456789ABCDEF RECOVERY
hxxp://imgur.com/WJs4ABY (please change hxxp to http)

Easy.
bon1025hk said:
hi, i am using Chinookgod's method to push the kindle.zip and gapps.zip to my kindle successfully
but when i try to 'swip to confirm flash', it shows 'Failed' ,
and E:Mount: Unable to find partition for path '/\sdcard\kindle.zip'
Error flashing zip '/\sdcard\kindle.zip'
Updating partition details..
below is the screen cap
hxxp://imgur.com/ecjcZZF (please change hxxp to http)
what should i do? plz help :crying:
below is my cmd.exe screen cap, please note that it still shows
LIST OF DEVICES ATTACHED:
123456789ABCDEF RECOVERY
hxxp://imgur.com/WJs4ABY (please change hxxp to http)
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Thats easy. You can fix this by doing a system wipe then do a factory data reset to prep the system.

Will it work for me?
I got backup of my rom in my sdcard but having the same problem when try to restore. stuck with no OS. Help
My Phone Lg lu6200

Still need help
Chinookgod said:
Thats easy. You can fix this by doing a system wipe then do a factory data reset to prep the system.
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I tried following your instructions and the directory came up. I then tried entering "adb shell" as a command and got the following:

Doesn't work for my Kindle HD 8.9...any help please?

I get an error closed closed

Chinookgod said:
Thats easy. You can fix this by doing a system wipe then do a factory data reset to prep the system.
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hi,
i have Kindle Fire HD 7" after some issues i try to flashing, voip all data and delete backup etc, my WTRP V.2.7.8.0 changed to v.2.6.3.1 and stuck in kindle fire logo and not connected to pc or not show storage in my computer.
please help me and restore my kindle fire tate. thanks a lot (i am using Ubuntu 14.04 LTS)