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..
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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.
soupmagnet said:
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?
soupmagnet said:
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.
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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!
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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.
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I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
You called amazon and asked about twrp? Lol.
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mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm sure that for you, this is not amusing. But for me, its funny for so many reasons. We'll fix you up, don't worry. But first let me explain a few things.
When you make any alterations to Amazon's proprietary Kindle Fire interface such as rooting or installing custom recovery, you void your warranty and in the process waive certain benefits like Amazon customer service.
But since you have already done that, you want to make sure you have good fail safes to protect your investment. Of course one of those fail safes is custom recovery (TWRP). Removing it at this point with the skill level you are at right now is a VERY BAD IDEA.
The good news is, your Kindle is not broken. In fact, its doing exactly what it was designed to do, although its pretty hard for you to see that at the moment.
So the first thing you need to do is read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
And come back when you are done
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm guessing thousands of people have used TWRP successfully to get ROMs installed, so I suspect something else is going on. Maybe you'd like to give this a read...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
so you can get an idea of how things work. Then if you want to explain...
1) what you did so far and how you did it
2) how you are trying to install ROMs
3) exactly what your Kindle Fire is doing
I or someone else here can help you get where you are going. Whether that's flashing a new rom or going back to stock, that's up to you.
As a side note, calling Amazon to tell them you've voided the warranty by flashing unauthorized software and then asking for help is probably not a good idea.
EDIT: There were no replies yet when I started typing.
Next Step
Alright I have read the thread from that link, now what is the next step?
It could be the cable. When you download stuff, always try at least 5 times. I always have to anyway.
Haha to calling Amazon by the way.
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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Lol, to calling Amazon. Stick in there buddy a few months ago I was also a totl noob. It gets easier and there are lots of peeps here that can help you with pretty much any problem. A little bit of searching help too. What I do before I even start downloading ROM's, mod's or, add-ons, I do a bit of research. That way I where to look again if I bork something.
kindle gen 1 twrp
Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
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Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
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Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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KF1 flashed with TWRP 2.2.21-blaze/CM11 OtterX Nightly
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
sd_shadow said:
Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
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TWRP 2.2.21-blaze is not compatible with any roms with "OtterX" , CM11, or CM12
"Otter" CM 11 requires Twrp 2.7.1.0 or newer
see Kindle Fire Flashable Recoveries/FFF TWRP/COTR/CWM
OtterX roms require OtterX bootloader, and OtterX Twrp
see [How To] Fix Otter X Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System.
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I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
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what commands are you using? what error are you getting?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
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Factory cable is not needed if you have a custom bootloader
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
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rustynail33 said:
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
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what's the full file name? size?
So, SD, I was able to install the pico Open Apps after installing gaps-kk. When that had me hanging in boot, I entered TWRP again and then did a wipe. On a whim, I rebooted into TWRP after the wipe, and tried to install the PICO OpenGapp zip. And, it installed!
I rebooted, and now I have GAPPS!
Can't explain it, but now it works. Thanks for all your help!
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what's the full file name? size?
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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.
Runaround said:
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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philipsw said:
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?
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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??
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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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lj50036 said:
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.
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
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda app-developers app
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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)\"
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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)\"
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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.
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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.
Hello,I have a problem while rooting my kindle.I'm stuck at this stage for more that an hour.What's wrong and what should I do?Please,help.
Proscriptus said:
Hello,I have a problem while rooting my kindle.I'm stuck at this stage for more that an hour.What's wrong and what should I do?Please,help.
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First generation kindle fire? If so power off the device and power it back on.
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First generation kindle fire? If so power off the device and power it back on.
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First Generation.
Well,I've done it.Fortunatelly,my kindle turned on,but in a strange way-first i had blue logo of kindle fire,then ordinary orange.Nothing has changed.I checked the root with root checker and it showed me,that my installation was unsuccessful(as I understood it correctly,screen are included).
I can't understand,what I am doing wrong.I install drivers from kindle utility,then run run.bat,select second option and it gives me THAT.Maybe I misunderstood something..
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First Generation.
Well,I've done it.Fortunatelly,my kindle turned on,but in a strange way-first i had blue logo of kindle fire,then ordinary orange.Nothing has changed.I checked the root with root checker and it showed me,that my installation was unsuccessful(as I understood it correctly,screen are included).
I can't understand,what I am doing wrong.I install drivers from kindle utility,then run run.bat,select second option and it gives me THAT.Maybe I misunderstood something..
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Flash something all roms are rooted just make sure to upgrade your recovery to the latest @mlkjuggalo http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592681&page=47 post 468 has been kind to post flashable zips to upgrade hit his thanks button. When you see the blue kindle logo quickly toggle your power button till you get a boot menu, select recovery, preplace all the files you wish to flash on your sdcard. Upgraded twrp, rom and proper gapps. Flash upgrade twrp first then select reboot recovery. When back in recovery wipe factory reset, wipe cache, data, dalvik and system under advanced. Flash rom and gapps select reboot system and wait patiently for the magic. Good luck have fun.
Thepooch said:
Flash something all roms are rooted just make sure to upgrade your recovery to the latest @mlkjuggalo http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592681&page=47 post 468 has been kind to post flashable zips to upgrade hit his thanks button. When you see the blue kindle logo quickly toggle your power button till you get a boot menu, select recovery, preplace all the files you wish to flash on your sdcard. Upgraded twrp, rom and proper gapps. Flash upgrade twrp first then select reboot recovery. When back in recovery wipe factory reset, wipe cache, data, dalvik and system under advanced. Flash rom and gapps select reboot system and wait patiently for the magic. Good luck have fun.
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I'm awfully sorry,I can't understand.I opened recovery menu and what I need to do next?I want to install custom firmware in the future and android market.What things I need and what version of them?Another thing is that I don't have the app,which was shown on youtube while rooting(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH4Mwr78YNA ,7 minute and 16 sec.)Sorry for my dumb questions.
Proscriptus said:
I'm awfully sorry,I can't understand.I opened recovery menu and what I need to do next?I want to install custom firmware in the future and android market.What things I need and what version of them?Another thing is that I don't have the app,which was shown on youtube while rooting(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH4Mwr78YNA ,7 minute and 16 sec.)Sorry for my dumb questions.
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Just hang on for awhile I will coach you through the whole bit when there is time. Until then hang tight do nothing its for the best.
Thepooch said:
Just hang on for awhile I will coach you through the whole bit when there is time. Until then hang tight do nothing its for the best.
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Ok.In advance,thanks for your patitence.
P.S. Can you write in paragraphs what files I need and what version of it and what to do with all that stuff.Hope for fast reply.
Proscriptus said:
Ok.In advance,thanks for your patitence.
P.S. Can you write in paragraphs what files I need and what version of it and what to do with all that stuff.Hope for fast reply.
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I hate to say it but if you did a bit a research you would find all you need. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923010
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Ok, I have one doozy of a problem.
It started off when I tried to reflash my kindle back to stock. That failed, and in the process of trying to fix it I wiped the bootloader, recovery, and ROM. (don't ask how, it's a long story)
I got a hold of a factory cable, got into fastboot, and was able to get the kindle fire utility to install FFF and TWRP 2.7.0.1. I tried installing the stock rom and kept getting an error including the line:
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assert failed: getprop ("ro.product.device") == "blaze" ||
Saw this was because TWRP is apparently an "otter" build and the stock rom is a "blaze" build. (I am totally not sure what these are referring to.)
So I tried installing the blaze version of TWRP. I didn't get the error, but instead, as soon as I go to install the ROM it crashes TWRP and brings it back to the teamwin loading screen and then back to the home screen. I cannot get past this part. I've tried multiple ROMS, I've tried downgrading to twrp 2.2.2.1, I've tried otter builds and blaze builds on twrp and the ROMS. when the blaze/otter matches, it crashes, when it doesnt' match I get the assert failed error.
HELP!
asrrin29 said:
Ok, I have one doozy of a problem.
It started off when I tried to reflash my kindle back to stock. That failed, and in the process of trying to fix it I wiped the bootloader, recovery, and ROM. (don't ask how, it's a long story)
I got a hold of a factory cable, got into fastboot, and was able to get the kindle fire utility to install FFF and TWRP 2.7.0.1. I tried installing the stock rom and kept getting an error including the line:
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assert failed: getprop ("ro.product.device") == "blaze" ||
Saw this was because TWRP is apparently an "otter" build and the stock rom is a "blaze" build. (I am totally not sure what these are referring to.)
So I tried installing the blaze version of TWRP. I didn't get the error, but instead, as soon as I go to install the ROM it crashes TWRP and brings it back to the teamwin loading screen and then back to the home screen. I cannot get past this part. I've tried multiple ROMS, I've tried downgrading to twrp 2.2.2.1, I've tried otter builds and blaze builds on twrp and the ROMS. when the blaze/otter matches, it crashes, when it doesnt' match I get the assert failed error.
HELP!
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just use my [2014][Pre-Rooted][Stock]System Version 6.3.3-Original Kindle Fire Only
another option is use COTR recovery.zip
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just use my [2014][Pre-Rooted][Stock]System Version 6.3.3-Original Kindle Fire Only
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Small addendum, the TWRP version I used was 2.6.3.1. Let me know if there is an updated TWRP to use, but I pulled this using Kindle Fire Utility.
I grabbed your ROM, and did a Dalvik Cache wipe and factory reset, and the ROM installs without crashing TWRP! however, when I try to boot into the ROM it crashes and goes back into recovery.
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another option is use COTR recovery.zip
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I tried using COTR and got the same issue with successfully getting the ROM installed but being unable to boot into it.
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Small addendum, the TWRP version I used was 2.6.3.1. Let me know if there is an updated TWRP to use, but I pulled this using Kindle Fire Utility.
I grabbed your ROM, and did a Dalvik Cache wipe and factory reset, and the ROM installs without crashing TWRP! however, when I try to boot into the ROM it crashes and goes back into recovery.
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I tried using COTR and got the same issue with successfully getting the ROM installed but being unable to boot into it.
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which bootloader is installed 1.4, 1.4a, 1.5?
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which bootloader is installed 1.4, 1.4a, 1.5?
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1.4a
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1.4a
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try fff-u-boot_v1.5.zip
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try fff-u-boot_v1.5.zip
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Kindle Fire Utility is not letting me flash the updated bootloader. I'm looking right now for the manual adb push commands to do it manually.
Update: just tried flashing FFF1.5 through TWRP, said it was successful, rebooted and it's still at 1.4a.
Update 2: Just for giggles, I tried flasshing FFF1.5 again via TWRP, and it too is now causing TWRP to crash when trying to install it. Same thing is happening with the stock ROM 6.3.3 you linked me, even after I did a reboot and factory wipe and dalvik cache wipe.
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Kindle Fire Utility is not letting me flash the updated bootloader. I'm looking right now for the manual adb push commands to do it manually.
Update: just tried flashing FFF1.5 through TWRP, said it was successful, rebooted and it's still at 1.4a.
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download fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
verify md5 checksumMD5: 0fad8ea0b1f211e9d3701d8228327cbe https://sites.google.com/site/sdshadowscollection/home/hash-checksums
Kindle In bootloader
on PC in command prompt
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fastboot devices
should see something like
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123456789 fastboot
if yes
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fastboot flash bootloader fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
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fastboot reboot
Verified md5 checksum.
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C:\KindleFire\tools>fastboot devices
0123456789ABCDEF fastboot
C:\KindleFire\tools>fastboot flash bootloader fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
sending 'bootloader' (243 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.078s]
writing 'bootloader'...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
finished. total time: 0.125s
C:\KindleFire\tools>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.009s
C:\KindleFire\tools>
Reboots into bootloader and it still says 1.4a
download FIREFIREFIRE 1.3
unzip
verify md5:928ae401d91963e1cb8f4dae6ca9519b for u-boot.bin
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fastboot flash bootloader u-boot.bin
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download FIREFIREFIRE 1.3
unzip
verify md5:928ae401d91963e1cb8f4dae6ca9519b for u-boot.bin
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fastboot flash bootloader u-boot.bin
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I'm now at a bootloader screen with the green android alien, and the orange kindle fire logo. Should I try to flash 1.5 from here?
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I'm now at a bootloader screen with the green android alien, and the orange kindle fire logo. Should I try to flash 1.5 from here?
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Yes that should be fine.
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Yes that should be fine.
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aaand it's back to 1.4a. I verified I used the fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin file you linked me.
asrrin29 said:
aaand it's back to 1.4a. I verified I used the fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin file you linked me.
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think that is fine, hashcode may not have changed the name right.
try reflashing twrp
download 2.2.2.1.twrp.img
verify md5:e6183f4c6043f2c6a0d519d9f660ee98
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fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
actually FFF 1.3 and TWRP 2.2.2.1 are fine for stock
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think that is fine, hashcode may not have changed the name right.
try reflashing twrp
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Went to http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/79 and downloaded TWRP 2.7.1.0 Otter. Verified md5sum. Successfully flashed it. Factory reset and tried to install your 6.3.3 ROM, and again TWRP crashed and brought me back to the home screen.
If fff 1.3 and twrp 2.2.2.1 won't work could be a partition error
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