[Q] error installing update.zip - Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

when i tried to install d update.zip the teminal is showing this:
Installing ‘/sdcard/update.zip
Checking for MD5 file …
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found (True, there isn’t one in the ZIP file)
assert failed: getprop(“ro.product.device”) == “blaze” ||
E:unknown command [err_string]
getprop(“ro.product.device”) == “blaze”
E:unknown command [err_string]
E:Error executing updater binary in zip ‘/sdcard/update.zip’
Error flashing zip ‘/sdcard/update.zip’
Updating partition details…
i am getting above errors.i Dont know why this kindle is making me irritated .Please anyone help me with this.,.

You are using new a version of TWRP, right?, like 2.6? I suggest to use TWRP 2.2
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404-Not Found said:
You are using new a version of TWRP, right?, like 2.6? I suggest to use TWRP 2.2
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Sorry for the late reply . it took some time for me for this (as i am a beginner) . I have install 2.2 and installed update.zip file
terminal lines:
verifying update.zip
verifying portions.,.
and i selected reboot
on reboot there is kindle fire logo(white and orange) and led light(orange) .,.,and thats all its not going any further

Did you factory reset first?

soupmagnet said:
Did you factory reset first?
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yea soupmagnet i did it . i have swiped dalvik,cache and did a factory reset

kvnkarthik said:
yea soupmagnet i did it . i have swiped dalvik,cache and did a factory reset
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You you get the same results with every ROM or just this one?

kvnkarthik said:
Sorry for the late reply . it took some time for me for this (as i am a beginner) . I have install 2.2 and installed update.zip file
terminal lines:
verifying update.zip
verifying portions.,.
and i selected reboot
on reboot there is kindle fire logo(white and orange) and led light(orange) .,.,and thats all its not going any further
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That error happened to me before, but it was only when I used 2.6 Now I use 2.2
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soupmagnet said:
You you get the same results with every ROM or just this one?
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i tried to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694 rom onto kindle but i was stuck at the first itself.i had problem with rooting .i chked status of the device and unrooted it by using adb commands.i have installed twrp to revert kindle to stock and i am getting this. shall i try installing another ROM

kvnkarthik said:
i tried to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694 rom onto kindle but i was stuck at the first itself.i had problem with rooting .i chked status of the device and unrooted it by using adb commands.i have installed twrp to revert kindle to stock and i am getting this. shall i try installing another ROM
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By all means, yes, try a different ROM.

soupmagnet said:
By all means, yes, try a different ROM.
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its showing an error when i try to enter recovery or fastboot mode .KFU is showing that adb status is online and device status as unknown. please tell me how could i got to TWRP mode.since adb is active i have tried to run in shell then it showed me an error -"exec '/system/bin/sh' failed:no such file or dicrectory(2)\"

kvnkarthik said:
its showing an error when i try to enter recovery or fastboot mode .KFU is showing that adb status is online and device status as unknown. please tell me how could i got to TWRP mode.since adb is active i have tried to run in shell then it showed me an error -"exec '/system/bin/sh' failed:no such file or dicrectory(2)\"
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Hmm...as I suspected, that is the exact error you would receive if you tried to flash a ROM without first performing a factory reset (perhaps you were mistaken in thinking you did so?).
Your shell is unavailable, which means you cannot use it to change the bootmode to access recovery. However, if you have FireFireFire installed, you can use it to access custom recovery with the power button. If you don't have FireFireFire installed, then shame on you :wags finger: because you'll need a factory cable to get into fastboot so you can access recovery from there.

soupmagnet said:
Hmm...as I suspected, that is the exact error you would receive if you tried to flash a ROM without first performing a factory reset (perhaps you were mistaken in thinking you did so?).
Your shell is unavailable, which means you cannot use it to change the bootmode to access recovery. However, if you have FireFireFire installed, you can use it to access custom recovery with the power button. If you don't have FireFireFire installed, then shame on you :wags finger: because you'll need a factory cable to get into fastboot so you can access recovery from there.
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:silly: :silly: i don't have a factory cable but i have usb cable and i have adb online .what can i do to get out from here

kvnkarthik said:
:silly: :silly: i don't have a factory cable but i have usb cable and i have adb online .what can i do to get out from here
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Get a factory cable. That's all you can do...that is, without opening the device and shorting a certain pin to drop the device into usbboot so you can install a new bootloader and custom recovery, which would also put the device into fastboot mode afterwards...but I would suggest you steer clear from that option until you have no other choice.

soupmagnet said:
Get a factory cable. That's all you can do...that is, without opening the device and shorting a certain pin to drop the device into usbboot so you can install a new bootloader and custom recovery, which would also put the device into fastboot mode afterwards...but I would suggest you steer clear from that option until you have no other choice.
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I have the same problem as the OP and I'm at my wits end with this. Curiously, everything works if I flash other rom like cm 10.1 but the update zip.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[email protected] said:
I have the same problem as the OP and I'm at my wits end with this. Curiously, everything works if I flash other rom like cm 10.1 but the update zip.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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did u get the same error ?? are u in TWRP ??

[email protected] said:
I have the same problem as the OP and I'm at my wits end with this. Curiously, everything works if I flash other rom like cm 10.1 but the update zip.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you read the thread that you posted this question in? How exactly are you having the same problem as the OP if you are able to flash any ROMs at all? Did you factory reset before flashing the update.zip? What error messages are you receiving? Do you have FireFireFire installed? What version of TWRP are you using? Do you have a factory cable?
Information like this is the key toward getting the help you need.

kvnkarthik said:
did u get the same error ?? are u in TWRP ??
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Yes the very same error on your first post, TWRP v2.6.0
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Did you read the thread that you posted this question in? How exactly are you having the same problem as the OP if you are able to flash any ROMs at all? Did you factory reset before flashing the update.zip? What error messages are you receiving? Do you have FireFireFire installed? What version of TWRP are you using? Do you have a factory cable?
Information like this is the key toward getting the help you need.
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FFF is installed, TWRP v2.6 and I'm using the cable that came with my Galaxy S3. It's the same error that I am getting as the OP when flashing the update zip. And like what Ive said it works fine if I flash other ROM(in my case cm 10.1 and AOSP 4.2) that's why it baffles me.

[email protected] said:
Yes the very same error on your first post, TWRP v2.6.0
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FFF is installed, TWRP v2.6 and I'm using the cable that came with my Galaxy S3. It's the same error that I am getting as the OP when flashing the update zip. And like what Ive said it works fine if I flash other ROM(in my case cm 10.1 and AOSP 4.2) that's why it baffles me.
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As mentioned previously, that error is from not performing a factory reset when flashing a ROM. As a result, you need a factory cable to enable fastboot, and in effect, access custom recovery so a factory reset can be performed.

Ok I Fixed it, COTR did it for me. @kvnkarthik if you could find a way to replace twrp with cotr that would solve your problem in flashing update.zip. Also I used the stock rom downloaded through kfu which is already in zip file, no need to rename it. Once you're in cotr, do a pre-flash wipe then install it and you're good to go. And no, I'm not using a factory cable just the one that I used on my phone.
Good luck. Hope it helps.

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how to root after cm10 install

I recently installed cm10 on my fathers S3 and everything went smooth until root checker said I did not have root access. I dont see how I missed it, I used the steps from the guide on androidauthority.com as well as the steps from the links the guide provided to install clockworkmod and cm10. My S3 is rooted with cm10 with no issue. but my fathers isnt after the install when i used the same guide. Is there a way to root on cm10 without having to wipe and install the stock rom and then root?
simba33 said:
I recently installed cm10 on my fathers S3 and everything went smooth until root checker said I did not have root access. I dont see how I missed it, I used the steps from the guide on androidauthority.com as well as the steps from the links the guide provided to install clockworkmod and cm10. My S3 is rooted with cm10 with no issue. but my fathers isnt after the install when i used the same guide. Is there a way to root on cm10 without having to wipe and install the stock rom and then root?
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Just reflash the CM10 zip, its pre-rooted. I don't know why its saying you're not rooted in the first place really. Do you see the "Superuser" app in the app drawer?
prscarp said:
Just reflash the CM10 zip, its pre-rooted. I don't know why its saying you're not rooted in the first place really. Do you see the "Superuser" app in the app drawer?
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thats the weird part! haha I see super user, it opens and everything but it never pops up when i open apps that require root, and root checker says it isnt rooted. Ive wiped and installed CM10 twice, as well as the superuser.zip file the guide says to install with clockworkmod.
In the superuser app, try updating the su binary. Maybe that will fix it.
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In the superuser app, try updating the su binary. Maybe that will fix it.
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I dont know why it fails but it doesnt like me getting root access. failed at: "gaining root access.... Fail!" when i clicked update
everything is green and says okay until gaining root access then i get the red fail! I took a screenshot but I dont have enough posts to insert the image
What recovery did you install?
I would redownload the CM10 zip, put it on your sd card, reboot into recovery, make a nandroid if you prefer, wipe system, dalvik, and cache, then flash the newly downloaded CM10 zip and gapps again.
This is definitely a strange problem lol
tonymtl said:
What recovery did you install?
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the zip file says cm-10-20120925-NIGHTLY-d2att.zip
prscarp said:
I would redownload the CM10 zip, put it on your sd card, reboot into recovery, make a nandroid if you prefer, wipe system, dalvik, and cache, then flash the newly downloaded CM10 zip and gapps again.
This is definitely a strange problem lol
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dang it didnt want to but oh well I'll give it a shot in a few. and yes very strange i never have the normal problems -__-
simba33 said:
the zip file says cm-10-20120925-NIGHTLY-d2att.zip
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Thats the CM10 zip. Are you using clockwork mod recovery? or TWRP? I haven't had any issues with TWRP.
simba33 said:
dang it didnt want to but oh well I'll give it a shot in a few. and yes very strange i never have the normal problems -__-
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As long as you dont wipe data you won't lose anything. The only effect this will have is, hopefully, fix root.
prscarp said:
Thats the CM10 zip. Are you using clockwork mod recovery? or TWRP? I haven't had any issues with TWRP.
As long as you dont wipe data you won't lose anything. The only effect this will have is, hopefully, fix root.
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I'm using Clockworkmod recovery as advised by the guide.
ok i'll give it a shot in a few minutes
Did you flash any custom recovery ??? That cm10 doesn't install it. Also get a more recent cm10 at get.cm
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What version of cwm?
prscarp said:
Thats the CM10 zip. Are you using clockwork mod recovery? or TWRP? I haven't had any issues with TWRP.
As long as you dont wipe data you won't lose anything. The only effect this will have is, hopefully, fix root.
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ok well i get an error:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "d2att" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "d2att"
E:Error in /sdcard/cm-10-20121009-NIGHTLY-d2att.zip
(status 7)
installation aborted
I downloaded the 2nd latest which was added to the site yesterday from the other guys site he suggested. I got this same error on my phone and somewhere when googling someone said download notepad++ and erase the top line within the zip file and it installed for me. but i shouldnt have to do that. whats going on? i wiped everything you told me except factory/data
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Did you flash any custom recovery ??? That cm10 doesn't install it. Also get a more recent cm10 at get.cm
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What version of cwm?
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Yes i ave clockworkmod recovery and I downloaded that cm-10 a couple of weeks ago and I have root. its the same zip. but I downloaded the more recent, (2nd most recent on the site you referred) and it wont install as i stated in my previous post
simba33 said:
ok well i get an error:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "d2att" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "d2att"
E:Error in /sdcard/cm-10-20121009-NIGHTLY-d2att.zip
(status 7)
installation aborted
I downloaded the 2nd latest which was added to the site yesterday from the other guys site he suggested. I got this same error on my phone and somewhere when googling someone said download notepad++ and erase the top line within the zip file and it installed for me. but i shouldnt have to do that. whats going on? i wiped everything you told me except factory/data
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That has also never happened to me lol. Right before you flash the zip, select the "Toggle script asserts" option then try to flash.
A little explaination: When you go to flash the zip, it checks your current build.prop to make sure you're flashing the right rom to the right device. Since we wiped system before flashing, the build.prop is gone and it is unable to check. TWRP might not check which is why it has never happened to me. I don't know for sure that this is the case but I am just guessing.
You need to update recovery.
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That has also never happened to me lol. Right before you flash the zip, select the "Toggle script asserts" option then try to flash.
A little explaination: When you go to flash the zip, it checks your current build.prop to make sure you're flashing the right rom to the right device. Since we wiped system before flashing, the build.prop is gone and it is unable to check. TWRP might not check which is why it has never happened to me. I don't know for sure that this is the case but I am just guessing.
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I tried the toggle idea and it didnt work, can you link me to a TWRP download? this is getting annoying lol I appreciate the help so far though
lol well this is annoying.
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/104
Here is the link to TWRP for the AT&T SGS3. Grab the .img file near the bottom and flash it with fastboot. I assume you are familiar with fastboot?
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.0-d2att.img
I love this recovery btw, so much easier to use than CWM
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lol well this is annoying.
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/104
Here is the link to TWRP for the AT&T SGS3. Grab the .img file near the bottom and flash it with fastboot. I assume you are familiar with fastboot?
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.0-d2att.img
I love this recovery btw, so much easier to use than CWM
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uhm actually no im not familiar with it. ive heard of it but not sure how it works, i just tried doing my own research on it for about 20 minutes and still not sure how it works. can you point me in the right direction here?
You will need to get the android sdk, run it and install the tools. You should then have a platform-tools folder that includes fastboot.exe. place the recovery img in that directory, open a command prompt to that directory, put your phone in fastboot mode and run the command I wrote above.
Sorry about being brief about it, I'm on my phone right now. I can help more later when I'm at a pc.
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You will need to get the android sdk, run it and install the tools. You should then have a platform-tools folder that includes fastboot.exe. place the recovery img in that directory, open a command prompt to that directory, put your phone in fastboot mode and run the command I wrote above.
Sorry about being brief about it, I'm on my phone right now. I can help more later when I'm at a pc.
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what is fastboot mode? is that download mode? lol sorry but I havent messed with fastboot at all. Ive rooted a bunch of phones and flashed quite a few but never worked with fastboot

TWRP Recovery & Possible ROM Issues

I rooted my kindle fire using kfu 9.8. As of this moment when I install roms they do not boot up and they stay at the boot logo. I dont know if it has to do with TWRP or the roms, but I have tried 2 cm10 roms and one AOSP 4.2.2 rom. I will tell you exactly what I did.
1. Rooted with kfu
2. went straight to recovery, flashed the aosp rom + google apps
3. Booted up and it stayed at the boot screen
4. Tried another rom, put it onto the device through usb mounting with twrp
5. Still stuck at boot logo
6. Tried the last rom but still stuck!!
After that I tried to flash back to stock using this
(doesnt let me post a link if requested I will pm)
But twrp gave an error and it did not install, it said somewhere an error doesnt matter and you would boot up fine but I didnt
Between installing all Roms I wiped cache, dalvik, and factory reset.
Thanks in advnce!
EDIT
Used this to try to bring to stock
theunlockr DOT com/2012/10/29/how-to-unroot-the-amazon-kindle-fire
Used these roms (all on xda)
/showthread.php?t=2100963
/showthread.php?t=2041694
cant find the third rom
EDIT
I have no problem using adb or fastboot so feel free to try and fix my problem with those.
Ilia Goro said:
But twrp gave an error and it did not install it said somewhere an error doesnt matter and you would boot up fine but I didn't
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It would be very helpful to know exactly what error you are receiving.
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It would be very helpful to know exactly what error you are receiving.
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assert failed:getprop ("ro.product.device") == "blaze" l l
E:unknown command {err_string}
getprop ("ro.product.device") == "blaze"
E:unknown command {err_string}
E:Error in sdcard/update.zip
Status 7
Error flashing zip /sdcard/update.zip
Updating partition details
That is exactly what I get while flashing
Im sorry for making the topic and/or wasting your time, before installing the rom I wiped every single thing possible and it succesfully nstalled.
I have no problem if you lock.
Ilia Goro said:
assert failed:getprop ("ro.product.device") == "blaze" l l
E:unknown command {err_string}
getprop ("ro.product.device") == "blaze"
E:unknown command {err_string}
E:Error in sdcard/update.zip
Status 7
Error flashing zip /sdcard/update.zip
Updating partition details
That is exactly what I get while flashing
Im sorry for making the topic and/or wasting your time, before installing the rom I wiped every single thing possible and it succesfully nstalled.
I have no problem if you lock.
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Any update on this? I'm getting the same issue on mine.
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Any update on this? I'm getting the same issue on mine.
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I had the same issue using TWRP 2.4.x.x. I was able to return to stock by downgrading to TWRP 2.2.2.1. Good luck.
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I had the same issue using TWRP 2.4.x.x. I was able to return to stock by downgrading to TWRP 2.2.2.1. Good luck.
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By any chance, can you please give me the link to the TWRP 2.2.2.1?
TIA.
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By any chance, can you please give me the link to the TWRP 2.2.2.1?
TIA.
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http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/79
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philipsw said:
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/79
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Thanks philipsw, I found the 2.2.2.1 flashable zip file too.
2.2.2.1 zip?
votinh said:
Thanks philipsw, I found the 2.2.2.1 flashable zip file too.
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where did you find the zip file?
TWRP
You need TWRP 2.6.3.1 too install KitKat Roms here is the link for your first gen fires you need the otter.img
TWRP
PLEASE HELP! Kindle Fire 1st Gen. I've looked everywhere for answers
Okay, This is the first time Ive ever posted anything on this site. Normally I just search for answers and people usually have already solved the problem so I just go off what other people post. But now I cannot seem to find any fix I rooted my Kindle Fire 1st Generation. I was running TWRP 2.2.2. and a Hellfire ROM. I went on vacation and left my Kindle at home. When I got back, most of my apps weren't working properly and my keyboard was glitching so I tried to update my ROM. It was unsuccessful. So I thought maybe if I upgraded my TWRP Recovery to the latest version It would fix the problem... I was wrong. Whenever I try to flash any ROM I get an error like this... (E:Error executing updater binary) I have searched for answers for about a month now and nothing seems to work. I dont know what to do and I feel like crying. Can someone please help me? Please?
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Okay, This is the first time Ive ever posted anything on this site. Normally I just search for answers and people usually have already solved the problem so I just go off what other people post. But now I cannot seem to find any fix I rooted my Kindle Fire 1st Generation. I was running TWRP 2.2.2. and a Hellfire ROM. I went on vacation and left my Kindle at home. When I got back, most of my apps weren't working properly and my keyboard was glitching so I tried to update my ROM. It was unsuccessful. So I thought maybe if I upgraded my TWRP Recovery to the latest version It would fix the problem... I was wrong. Whenever I try to flash any ROM I get an error like this... (E:Error executing updater binary) I have searched for answers for about a month now and nothing seems to work. I dont know what to do and I feel like crying. Can someone please help me? Please?
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Just need a little more info... What TWRP version are you running?? What android version are you trying to flash??
lj50036 said:
Just need a little more info... What TWRP version are you running?? What android version are you trying to flash??
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I'm currently running TWRP v2.6.0.0
And I'm trying to flash ANY android version.
So far I have tried flashing the latest HellFire, Kit Kat, and Jellybean Stock Roms, All have been unsuccessful.
All I want is to be able to use my kindle without wanting to smash it to pieces, lol. I'm tired of getting booted off the internet every 2 minutes and my apps to force closing on me.
DroidLover93 said:
I'm currently running TWRP v2.6.0.0
And I'm trying to flash ANY android version.
So far I have tried flashing the latest HellFire, Kit Kat, and Jellybean Stock Roms, All have been unsuccessful.
All I want is to be able to use my kindle without wanting to smash it to pieces, lol. I'm tired of getting booted off the internet every 2 minutes and my apps to force closing on me.
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And you are using the firefirefire utility??
lj50036 said:
And you are using the firefirefire utility??
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Yes, I believe so.
TWRP
DroidLover93 said:
Yes, I believe so.
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We need to get you on the latest version of twrp....http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze
Go here and get version 2.6.3.1 make sure your get the otter.img as the blaze is for the 2nd gen fire....
Let me know if you need any help with this.. Let me know when you have it installed....Thx lj
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Do you have fastboot and adb drivers for your PC?? Do you have fastboot.exe and adb.exe... I assume your running windows....
@lj50036
Do you have fastboot and adb drivers for your PC?? Do you have fastboot.exe and adb.exe... I assume your running windows...
Thank you! I will do this now and I will let you know when I have it installed. Do I just flash it through recovery or?...
Also, I do not have fastboot and adb drivers on my PC. Where do I go to get them? Running Windows 7
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@lj50036
Do you have fastboot and adb drivers for your PC?? Do you have fastboot.exe and adb.exe... I assume your running windows...
Thank you! I will do this now and I will let you know when I have it installed. Do I just flash it through recovery or?...
Also, I do not have fastboot and adb drivers on my PC. Where do I go to get them? Running Windows 7
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Check this forum for your fastboot adb driver needs...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Hold on a sec I will make you a flashable recovery zip for easy of installation...
TWRP 2.6.3.1
Here is a flashable zip twrp recovery v 2.6.3.1... Just flash it than do a reboot before trying to enter recovery... Let me know if that fastboot/adb stuff is working for you we will still need adb drivers and adb installed on your PC...Thx lj
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Here is a flashable zip twrp recovery v 2.6.3.1... Just flash it than do a reboot before trying to enter recovery... Let me know if that fastboot/adb stuff is working for you we will still need adb drivers and adb installed on your PC...Thx lj
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Thanks! Okay so TWRP update was successful. Then I followed the link for ADB and fastboot. I installed them to PC. Now, just to be clear.. Was I supposed to do that with the USB connected to my device? or was that just for my PC? I just dont want to mess anything up.

[Q] Can't flash stock rom

Hi, everyone. Having a problem trying to flash back to the stock fire rom. I'm pretty sure I botched something up when I was trying to reset it last night, but like an idiot I didn't make a backup before I tried to reset it. Now I still have FFF 1.4 and TWRP 2.6. and I can get into fastboot, or that's what KFU will show. But when ever I try to flash update.zip I get an error saying:
Error executing update binary in the zip '/sdcard/update.zip
Error flashing zip '/sdcar/update.zip
Updating partition details....
I can still flash other roms, since I tried last night to make sure. So I'm stuck on where to go from here. Anyone have any ideas.
Make sure you wipe System, Cache, and Dalvik, before flashing..
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404-Not Found said:
Make sure you wipe System, Cache, and Dalvik, before flashing..
Sent from the 404
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Thanks for the reply. I don't have to in fast boot when doing this do I?
Kirha said:
Thanks for the reply. I don't have to in fast boot when doing this do I?
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Those partitions should have no bearing on whether or not the updater script executes properly. You might want to check the md5 of the update.zip and make sure you don't have a corrupted download.
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Those partitions should have no bearing on whether or not the updater script executes properly. You might want to check the md5 of the update.zip and make sure you don't have a corrupted download.
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what if I forgot to check the md5? Then now my KF is stucking at logo and can't be accessed, adb status is offline and boot status is unknow,
takieuanh said:
what if I forgot to check the md5? Then now my KF is stucking at logo and can't be accessed, adb status is offline and boot status is unknow,
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Okay then, let's address that for a moment.
Is the Kindle Fire logo the stock (orange & white) Kindle Fire logo, or the FireFireFire (blue & white) Kindle Fire logo? If the Kindle Fire logo is stock, does it stay brightly lit upon booting, or does it flash and/or go dim at any point?
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Okay then, let's address that for a moment.
Is the Kindle Fire logo the stock (orange & white) Kindle Fire logo, or the FireFireFire (blue & white) Kindle Fire logo? If the Kindle Fire logo is stock, does it stay brightly lit upon booting, or does it flash and/or go dim at any point?
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It's the stock logo (orange and white) and it flash some times (2 or 3) then it stays bright till out of energy.
takieuanh said:
It's the stock logo (orange and white) and it flash some times (2 or 3) then it stays bright till out of energy.
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You need a factory cable
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You need a factory cable
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Thanks guy. I will try
Similar but different
Kirha said:
Hi, everyone. Having a problem trying to flash back to the stock fire rom. I'm pretty sure I botched something up when I was trying to reset it last night, but like an idiot I didn't make a backup before I tried to reset it. Now I still have FFF 1.4 and TWRP 2.6. and I can get into fastboot, or that's what KFU will show. But when ever I try to flash update.zip I get an error saying:
Error executing update binary in the zip '/sdcard/update.zip
Error flashing zip '/sdcar/update.zip
Updating partition details....
I can still flash other roms, since I tried last night to make sure. So I'm stuck on where to go from here. Anyone have any ideas.
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I'm currently running FireFireFire 1.42a, TWRP 2.6.0.0 and ROM 6.3.2_stock_04.22.13-primary.zip from tobiascuypers. It seems to be working just fine except when I try to access Amazon's Instant video. Then I get the error that: "Your device is no longer configured correctly to play Amazon videos..." I'd also like to explore just what the vanilla version of the Kindle can do before I start playing with it. So I tried following kinfaun's instructions to revert to Stock Software, but...
When I try to flash the original 6.3.2 file from Amazon, I get the following results:
Installing /sdcard/update.zip
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found...
assert failed: get prop("ro.product.device") == "blaze" ||
E:unknown command [err_string]
getprop("ro.build.product") == "blaze"
E:unknown command [err_string]
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/update.zip'
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/update.zip'
Updating partition details...
Someplace, I picked up the idea that "blaze" is the code for a newer kindle and that I'm trying to flash an image from "otter" or vice versa. I suppose it is possible since I got this thing used and bricked, but... If that's the case, how was I able to run tobiascuypers ROM??? How can I tell if the device is 1st or 2nd generation?
Thanks for any and all help.
SampleAndy said:
How can I tell if the device is 1st or 2nd generation?
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If you have FireFireFire installed and your device isn't hard-bricked, you have a first generation KF. As far as your recovery problem, install an earlier version, or install COTR instead.
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If you have FireFireFire installed and your device isn't hard-bricked, you have a first generation KF. As far as your recovery problem, install an earlier version, or install COTR instead.
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uhh... Thanks, but when you say an earlier version, do you mean an earlier version of FireFireFire or of TWRP?
The case is solved!
SampleAndy said:
uhh... Thanks, but when you say an earlier version, do you mean an earlier version of FireFireFire or of TWRP?
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OK, on a video on youtube (that I can't include a link to...), I watched a guy named Tomsgt123 reset his Kindle to stock. I saw that he was running TWRP 2.2.2.1. I did a google search for it and downloaded it. I followed the instructions to replace the existing twrp.img file in KFU with the new (old) one, but couldn't catch the Kindle in the right mood to let me flash it. I finally got disgusted and got out the factory cable, and problem solved. Since I forgot to wipe... ANYthing, all my books and other stuff were still there.
Now I can fade into the background until I actually learn something about these damn things. My thanks to anybody who created some of the tools that let me fix this beast. :laugh:
If anybody else finds themselves in the same boat, let me know, and I will send you the links to the stuff I used. Since it IS the internet, I can't guarantee that the links will still be good tomorrow.

[Q] Need help ASAP! CWM problem.

Hey guys, this is my first post on XDA forum.
So I've recently bought a nexus 7, I used wugfresh's root kit to root my nexus but then it didn't work... so I've tired the auto root by chainfire. Then I was able to get root. So then I went to playstore and downloaded rom manager to install CWM. I went to recovery then I get this message:
E : Cant mount /cache/recovery/log etc.....
I've tried everything I can do such as researching, changing recovery, and watching a youtube tutorial but nothing helped.
Thanks.
I would start over from scratch using fastboot to flash a factory image and stock recovery. If your bootloader isn't unlocked already, unlock it.
nhizzat said:
I would start over from scratch using fastboot to flash a factory image and stock recovery. If your bootloader isn't unlocked already, unlock it.
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I tried to format using wugfresh couple times but still not working...
DO NOT USE TOOLKITS. They cause too many problems. Learn to do things the proper way using fastboot. I agree with the poster above, you should flash a factory image to start over. Download the system image from here- https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
You need to unlock your bootloader-
Code:
fastboot OEM unlock
Then run the flash_all.bat. That will automatically wipe and reflash everything to get you back to square one.
Then you need to flash TWRP (don't use CWM)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
TWRP will automatically prompt you to flash SU when you reboot. Choose yes, reboot, then install SuperSU from play store, update the SU binaries, reboot again, and then you're done.
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DO NOT USE TOOLKITS. They cause too many problems. Learn to do things the proper way using fastboot. I agree with the poster above, you should flash a factory image to start over. Download the system image from here- Link Removed
You need to unlock your bootloader-
Code:
fastboot OEM unlock
Then run the flash_all.bat. That will automatically wipe and reflash everything to get you back to square one.
Then you need to flash TWRP (don't use CWM)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
TWRP will automatically prompt you to flash SU when you reboot. Choose yes, reboot, then install SuperSU from play store, update the SU binaries, reboot again, and then you're done.
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I tried to flash TWRP but its still the same error code
z3r0c311 said:
I tried to flash TWRP but its still the same error code
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I highly advise you start from scratch so do what I told you to do in my last post. I promise if you do it the correct way (ie. without using toolkits) it will work.
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I highly advise you start from scratch so do what I told you to do in my last post. I promise if you do it the correct way (ie. without using toolkits) it will work.
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It would be great if u could tell me the commands, im nubby with this fastboot thing.
z3r0c311 said:
It would be great if u could tell me the commands, im nubby with this fastboot thing.
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I gave you the commands in my first post in this thread.
Here's a guide to get you started-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
Sorry for another nubby question but how do I get flash_all.bat?
z3r0c311 said:
Sorry for another nubby question but how do I get flash_all.bat?
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It's in the file that you should have downloaded from the link I posted in my first post. The instructions are at that link as well.
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It's in the file that you should have downloaded from the link I posted in my first post. The instructions are at that link as well.
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Hey I tried the following:
oem lock
oem unlock
flash-all/flash_all.bat
flash recovery(TWRP)
but then when I reboot into TWRP I don't get a message saying you to install SU... And when I go to 'Install' in TWRP I don't see any internal storage available(0mb). With this error I cant install any roms which is boring.
z3r0c311 said:
Hey I tried the following:
oem lock
oem unlock
flash-all/flash_all.bat
flash recovery(TWRP)
but then when I reboot into TWRP I don't get a message saying you to install SU... And when I go to 'Install' in TWRP I don't see any internal storage available(0mb). With this error I cant install any roms which is boring.
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Hmm... Can you even boot into the stock ROM at this point? Try formatting /data (done in TWRP). Did the system image flash successfully?
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Hmm... Can you even boot into the stock ROM at this point? Try formatting /data (done in TWRP). Did the system image flash successfully?
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I can boot into my stock rom which is 5.0.2, when I try to format /data the error codes comes out...
z3r0c311 said:
I can boot into my stock rom which is 5.0.2, when I try to format /data the error codes comes out...
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Did the system image flash successfully?
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Did the system image flash successfully?
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using flash-all command, yeah
z3r0c311 said:
using flash-all command, yeah
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Well then I don't know what to tell you at this point. I know Lollipop has been causing issues for some N7 users, but I also know that wugs toolkit causes problems too so honestly I'm not sure what the root of your issue is. I think someone with more experience with Lollipop is gonna have to chime in here, I'm still on 4.4.4 on all of my devices. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Well then I don't know what to tell you at this point. I know Lollipop has been causing issues for some N7 users, but I also know that wugs toolkit causes problems too so honestly I'm not sure what the root of your issue is. I think someone with more experience with Lollipop is gonna have to chime in here, I'm still on 4.4.4 on all of my devices. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Thanks for helping me I appreciate it. I hope someone else can help me with this problem... btw can I flash roms with the stock recovery? The stock recovery seems to be working fine...
z3r0c311 said:
Thanks for helping me I appreciate it. I hope someone else can help me with this problem... btw can I flash roms with the stock recovery? The stock recovery seems to be working fine...
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No, you can only flash custom ROMs if you have a custom recovery.

OTA update

Hi guys,
I try to update my phone via ADB. ZE551ML (Z00A) and the message in recovery is this,
http://postimg.org/image/7o23fmrkv/
I got the Chinese version and later on, i installed the WW rom.
Some help please?
Hope you've flashed recovery img,boot img & droidboot img of your SKU to the latest firmware you are updating ur phone to..
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk
I just want to update so i can unlock my bootloader and install superzen.
There weren't any instructions for the steps you mentioned.
I just take the zip file and sidrload it.
from adb logs nobody can understand something.
CenereZar said:
from adb logs nobody can understand something.
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Well, in summary.
I bought it from China, installed the rooted ROM.
Then i had some issues and i reset the device.
oXydead said:
Well, in summary.
I bought it from China, installed the rooted ROM.
Then i had some issues and i reset the device.
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This is a precious guide for updating and changing CN to WW.I had a similar issue.My phone was CN and i didn't know that.solved with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-apply-ota-bootloop-rooted-zf2-t3127835e
Title is not important.following that you will have a updated and WW phone.
CenereZar said:
This is a precious guide for updating and changing CN to WW.I had a similar issue.My phone was CN and i didn't know that.solved with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-apply-ota-bootloop-rooted-zf2-t3127835e
Title is not important.following that you will have a updated and WW phone.
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It still gives me an error...
oXydead said:
It still gives me an error...
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i'm sorry...as i told i solved a similar issue in that way.Maybe the others can help you ?
UP
From the beginning, I couldn't enter recovery mode normally. When trying to enter there, it gives me an error. So while on the error screen, I hold the power button and click once the volume up key. Then I enter recovery. The installation of the its begins and the error is status 7. The phone is bought from China. Installed the WW Rom. Afterwards, I flashed the rooted WW Rom.
Any help would be appreciated. Cheers.
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Mate, you need to follow the guide supplied by CenereZar though personally this might help more, especially chapter 4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596.
You're trying to install a WW rom on a CN rom base. You'll get a bootloop...
Unless you flash ALL the files properly you will be stuck with a brick...
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Mate, you need to follow the guide supplied by CenereZar though personally this might help more, especially chapter 4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596.
You're trying to install a WW rom on a CN rom base. You'll get a bootloop...
Unless you flash ALL the files properly you will be stuck with a brick...
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I will give it a try, thanks.
Keep in mind, i use the pre-rooted ROM and i am on 2.15.40.13
oXydead said:
Keep in mind, i use the pre-rooted ROM and i am on 2.15.40.13
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Yep, so did I...
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Yep, so did I...
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I got the pop-up "Update Found" but when phone powers off, i get an error.
I also get an error, applying it from adb. ''Installation aborted" Status 7
oXydead said:
I got the pop-up "Update Found" but when phone powers off, i get an error.
I also get an error, applying it from adb. ''Installation aborted" Status 7
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You need to replace boot.img, droidboot.img and recovery with the version of ww android you are trying to flash through fastboot.
Just remember that as you are replacing the bootloader and recovery these files MUST be perfect. If they're corrupt you will end up with a brick.
Don't worry about using ADB to flash stock rom, the pre-rooted image is fine just make sure you wipe all the partitions and then reflash them before flashing the system.img...
You should be able to find the 1st 3 files in the pre-rooted image thread as Shakalaka included them in his download directory with the pre-rooted.img file... Thankyou again Shakalaka...
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You need to replace boot.img, droidboot.img and recovery with the version of ww android you are trying to flash through fastboot.
Just remember that as you are replacing the bootloader and recovery these files MUST be perfect. If they're corrupt you will end up with a brick.
Don't worry about using ADB to flash stock rom, the pre-rooted image is fine just make sure you wipe all the partitions and then reflash them before flashing the system.img...
You should be able to find the 1st 3 files in the pre-rooted image thread as Shakalaka included them in his download directory with the pre-rooted.img file... Thankyou again Shakalaka...
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I am doing it all right. But when my phone restarts, it gives me an error.
I had this problem from the begging. To enter to recovery, error appeared then i have to press power+up volume to enter.
I am going nowhere...
oXydead said:
I am doing it all right. But when my phone restarts, it gives me an error.
I had this problem from the begging. To enter to recovery, error appeared then i have to press power+up volume to enter.
I am going nowhere...
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Did I say go to recovery?
You just hold Power and volume up from power off or bootloop. This should get you to bootloader mode. It should have a few options the first being "normal boot", pressing down goes through a few options like recovery and so on.
If you press up there are no options displayed. This is fastboot and the safest way to flash with fastboot. If you don't hit power the other options will flash with fastboot too BUT if you hit the power button it will reset to the option displayed.
Go to to bootloader mode, press volume up and use fastboot to either erase cache or flash the rom on your phone. It must be a pre-rooted rom as the stock ones WON'T flash through fastboot...

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