Is it possible I hard bricked my hd 8.9? I used kffa to flash the 7.3 img but then flashed a 7.2.3 bootloader. They were both for the 8.9 but is that possible to still hard brick it? Or is it possibly a dead battery?
KamexxTheWolf said:
Is it possible I hard bricked my hd 8.9? I used kffa to flash the 7.3 img but then flashed a 7.2.3 bootloader. They were both for the 8.9 but is that possible to still hard brick it? Or is it possibly a dead battery?
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It would really help to know what state your device is in first
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It would really help to know what state your device is in first
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It could only boot to fastboot
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KamexxTheWolf said:
It could only boot to fastboot
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Then it's probably not hard-bricked
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Then it's probably not hard-bricked
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Ok so could it be a dead battery? Sorry I'm such a noob at this. I clicked reboot on kffa and then it died
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Ok so could it be a dead battery? Sorry I'm such a noob at this. I clicked reboot on kffa and then it died
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You know, we can go back and forth like this forever, but I doubt we will get anywhere unless you start to provide some usable information. No one here can see your device so the help you receive is dependent on what you tell us about the situation.
So far, it has been established that you used the KFFA to flash some image and the 7.2.3 bootloader, and as a result of this, your device is stuck in fastboot. Based on this information, I can tell you that your battery is probably not dead.
With that being said, considering the fact that you posted this question in the 8.9" KFHD forum, yet made it clear that you flashed the 7.2.3 bootloader (7" KFHD), I'm a little concerned. Perhaps you should clarify before things get worse for you.
Also, you claim to be a "noob at this", but that in itself doesn't help very much. There are varying degrees of "noobs" that visit this site, and it can easily be argued by some that even I fall into that category. Perhaps instead of using a general statement to explain what you don't know, it might be best to to explain what you do know and understand, so no one here has to make assumptions about your current level of experience.
Other helpful information would be...exactly what you were doing and why you were doing it that brought you to this situation in the first place. What have you done to try and resolve this problem on your own? What problems have you run into as a result? The more information you are able to provide about your situation, the easier it will be for others to provide the appropriate guidance so you can fix your device (on your own) in a timely and efficient manner.
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You know, we can go back and forth like this forever, but I doubt we will get anywhere unless you start to provide some usable information. No one here can see your device so the help you receive is dependent on what you tell us about the situation.
So far, it has been established that you used the KFFA to flash some image and the 7.2.3 bootloader, and as a result of this, your device is stuck in fastboot. Based on this information, I can tell you that your battery is probably not dead.
With that being said, considering the fact that you posted this question in the 8.9" KFHD forum, yet made it clear that you flashed the 7.2.3 bootloader (7" KFHD), I'm a little concerned. Perhaps you should clarify before things get worse for you.
Also, you claim to be a "noob at this", but that in itself doesn't help very much. There are varying degrees of "noobs" that visit this site, and it can easily be argued by some that even I fall into that category. Perhaps instead of using a general statement to explain what you don't know, it might be best to to explain what you do know and understand, so no one here has to make assumptions about your current level of experience.
Other helpful information would be...exactly what you were doing and why you were doing it that brought you to this situation in the first place. What have you done to try and resolve this problem on your own? What problems have you run into as a result? The more information you are able to provide about your situation, the easier it will be for others to provide the appropriate guidance so you can fix your device (on your own) in a timely and efficient manner.
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Ok I had uninstalled something that I shouldn't have so I downloaded the KFFA and tried flashing the system and the recovery and I read that I also had to flash the bootloader as well so I went on goo.im and downloaded one that I found on hashcodes profile for the Kindle Fire HD. Judging from what you said about 7.2.3 being for the 7" worries me. I thought that all of hashcodes items in that particular section were for the 8.9" . It would boot into fastboot just fine until I flashed that one and now it is just a black screen and won't power on for anything. I'm a rookie rooter at this. I was able to root and install 2nd bootloader on my original Kindle Fire 2nd gen. I've been able to root my xperia tl lt30at. I've been able to root my razr m xt907 as well as unlock the bootloader and install custom roms. I'm a noob when it comes to adb and fastboot and coding etc. I hope that helps.
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KamexxTheWolf said:
Ok I had uninstalled something that I shouldn't have so I downloaded the KFFA and tried flashing the system and the recovery and I read that I also had to flash the bootloader as well so I went on goo.im and downloaded one that I found on hashcodes profile for the Kindle Fire HD. Judging from what you said about 7.2.3 being for the 7" worries me. I thought that all of hashcodes items in that particular section were for the 8.9" . It would boot into fastboot just fine until I flashed that one and now it is just a black screen and won't power on for anything. I'm a rookie rooter at this. I was able to root and install 2nd bootloader on my original Kindle Fire 2nd gen. I've been able to root my xperia tl lt30at. I've been able to root my razr m xt907 as well as unlock the bootloader and install custom roms. I'm a noob when it comes to adb and fastboot and coding etc. I hope that helps.
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Now that paints a more realistic picture of what's going on.
Unfortunately, you made a fatal mistake when installing a HFDH7 bootloader onto a KFHD8.9. There is a discussion in the KF2 Help & Troubleshooting forum about getting direct access to the eMMC and re-flashing the appropriate partition images to restore devices such as yours, but it's still a work in progress and there is very little information on it regarding other devices. At this point, it may be your only hope.
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Now that paints a more realistic picture of what's going on.
Unfortunately, you made a fatal mistake when installing a HFDH7 bootloader onto a KFHD8.9. There is a discussion in the KF2 Help & Troubleshooting forum about getting direct access to the eMMC and re-flashing the appropriate partition images to restore devices such as yours, but it's still a work in progress and there is very little information on it regarding other devices. At this point, it may be your only hope.
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Bummer. Ok. Thanks for the help. And sorry for not being clear in the first posts.
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Well, ahmm, I'm kinda... wondering, what are the reasons why phones get bricked. Can you tell me tips and tricks on how not to get your play bricked. Thanks.
~noob
Don't unlock the bootloader and do an ota(over the air) update that's a sure fire way to get bricked
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Learn a bit about what you're attempting to do and why it works or doesn't work (ie. adb commands, fastboot commands, build.prop settings), that'll greatly help prevent bricking your device. Knowing is the first step to prevention. Oh, and ALWAYS backup your nand before doing anything you're not sure about (ClockworkMod Recovery is your friend here).
Okay, but i'm going to unlock the bootloader, un-root my xperia play... following the tutorials i can find in these forum. Is it okay? By the way... weird question, what does un-rooting, unlocking the boot loader's benefits?
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Okay, but i'm going to unlock the bootloader, un-root my xperia play... following the tutorials i can find in these forum. Is it okay? By the way... weird question, what does un-rooting, unlocking the boot loader's benefits?
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Why would you want to unlock the bootloader and unroot? that makes no sence, most people unlock there bootloader so they can root
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Okay, but i'm going to unlock the bootloader, un-root my xperia play... following the tutorials i can find in these forum. Is it okay? By the way... weird question, what does un-rooting, unlocking the boot loader's benefits?
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If you don't even know why you're rooting and unlocking.... why try to?
Cuz, I can try unavailable features, extra application, in all, i wanted to unlock the phones potential, in addition, custom ROMs can give me the latest version of AndRoiD. that's why.
I think he means he wants to root, and he thinks unroot = root
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Cuz, I can try unavailable features, extra application, in all, i wanted to unlock the phones potential, in addition, custom ROMs can give me the latest version of AndRoiD. that's why.
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Copy this post and insert name, It will save you the trouble of writing it out later
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320139
I can't understand what you're saying AndroHero and ff7fan4eva, will you explain it??
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I can't understand what you're saying AndroHero and ff7fan4eva, will you explain it??
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They're saying, in a slightly sarcastic/joking way, that you should read up on these matters:
What is a bootlader. What is root. What is ADB and Fastboot. Then read up on 'how to' and what to do and not to do on these subjects.
You'll most likely end up with a brick if you don't spend some what time on reading a bit before you get into unlocking/rooting etc and/or posting alot in here about issues you've encountered. Not saying that won't happen even if you read about it, but then you atleast know what you tried to do and how and that'll make it easy to help you.
Regards Dousan...
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They're saying, in a slightly sarcastic/joking way, that you should read up on these matters:
What is a bootlader. What is root. What is ADB and Fastboot. Then read up on 'how to' and what to do and not to do on these subjects.
You'll most likely end up with a brick if you don't spend some what time on reading a bit before you get into unlocking/rooting etc and/or posting alot in here about issues you've encountered. Not saying that won't happen even if you read about it, but then you atleast know what you tried to do and how and that'll make it easy to help you.
Regards Dousan...
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Sorry dousan i have a bad cold so i'm in one of thoes moods
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Sorry dousan i have a bad cold so i'm in one of thoes moods
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There must be a bug around manchester, im ill too
That isn't the reason i give vague answers though
Can you use the wireless tether when you root
I've been reading since 2 days ago. I'll follow all the instructions given from the guide.
Is there anyone developing for the Kindle Fire 2?
As far as I can see, the answer is no but I'm not sure if you're all just been busy and work and don't have much to post yet.
If there is no dev team(s), or devs at all working towards getting this thing with a working Recovery and ROM, I will most likely put together a team this weekend.
Also, assuming there are devs, may you share any findings you have? Why or why not the recovery is being a difficult process and whatnot.
I will probably put together a team just in case, I just can't make promises until I meet this weekend and see if they want to work on this.
If/when i get a team I will make a thread for it and post any news updates as they happen. I really hope we can all get this thing cracked open soon!
Thank you in advance!
UPDATE!:
I hit reply instead of save, so I lost my post sadly, so bullet points!
-I could not contact the main dev.
-I do not plan on making a full dev team anytime soon.
-Powerpoint45 and Hashcode are making progress, moreso Powerpoint, although eventually it seems Hashcode plans to have a workaround, just no ETA or promises from him, but there is more hope than before!
-I will still help and try and offer advice to any newer people, I am not a dev, but I have a decent amount of experience that would be enough to help new people.
Good luck to all!
I too would like to know this. I don't have much but I would donate what I can to the first dev or team to get us past this locked bootloader.
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LegendaryCatalyst said:
I too would like to know this. I don't have much but I would donate what I can to the first dev or team to get us past this locked bootloader.
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Thanks I'll let you all know what gets decided this weekend. One coder agreed so far but their experience with Android is limited. The main person I have yet to talk to but he is the one that constantly messes with his android devices since android first came out. The issue is that he does not have a kindle fire, so I may have to buy them ones or lend mine to them to get the coding started.
I have been flashing ROMs and whatnot for a couple years, done my vibrant, galaxy s2, and a few others, but have no coding or developing skills whatsoever. I imagine everyone starts somewhere but I don't have the slightest idea where to begin. I would love to learn though. A locked bootloader seems like a steep challenge compared to obtaining root or developing a ROM. I might be wrong in that regard too.
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Depends on how the bootloader is signed. The Motorola Droid and Droid X were relatively easy to crack but other devices may never be cracked without help from the manufacturer.
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I have been flashing ROMs and whatnot for a couple years, done my vibrant, galaxy s2, and a few others, but have no coding or developing skills whatsoever. I imagine everyone starts somewhere but I don't have the slightest idea where to begin. I would love to learn though. A locked bootloader seems like a steep challenge compared to obtaining root or developing a ROM. I might be wrong in that regard too.
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Since this device already has Root, I don't know that the bootloader will be an issue. The Gen 1 Kindle Fire has JellyBean running on it already so it may be a (somewhat) simple task to port that to the Gen 2. I'll have to pull it and see what may be device specific to get things running on the Gen 2, but it can be done. We'll need to first get a custom recovery going to allow the ROM to install.
This looks promising from the Gen 1 forum. Perhaps someone can reach out to the dev and see 1) if he's ok with us using it and 2) if he can help get it going on the Gen 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
A locked bootloader generally means no custom kernels. Kexec is the only workaround (that I know of) other than unlocking, to start a new kernel . Root simply gives su access, it can't, in and of itself provide kernel customization.
Didn't the recovery for the KFHD's get put on hold? The stock recoveries won't usually let you flash anything that's not signed.
I'm not a dev but it seems like porting the KF1 ROM over to the KF2 should be pretty easy. Other than the bootloader, the hardware changes were minor, just bumping the CPU/GPU up one model and doubling the RAM. Again, it all hinges on unlocking the bootloader or reverse engineering the key it's signed with. Anybody have access to Amazon's EC2 system?
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Didn't the recovery for the KFHD's get put on hold? The stock recoveries won't usually let you flash anything that's not signed.
I'm not a dev but it seems like porting the KF1 ROM over to the KF2 should be pretty easy. Other than the bootloader, the hardware changes were minor, just bumping the CPU/GPU up one model and doubling the RAM. Again, it all hinges on unlocking the bootloader or reverse engineering the key it's signed with. Anybody have access to Amazon's EC2 system?
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I just toured google today and made a new friend. He doesn't work on the android side, and that building is the most secure on the campus (That and the google+ are the only buildings regular employees can't enter fully without special permissions)
I am hoping he can introduce me to people on the android side of things and see if they would be willing to offer any insight that wouldn't involve an NDA heh.
LaserChicken said:
A locked bootloader generally means no custom kernels. Kexec is the only workaround (that I know of) other than unlocking, to start a new kernel . Root simply gives su access, it can't, in and of itself provide kernel customization.
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This is true, however the question was around custom ROMS, not kernels. You do not need a custom kernel to run a custom ROM, it's just nice to have the flexability.
Has anyone tried a Kindle fire HD rom? I think the specs are identical except for the screen. I'll do a little research and see what I can do. I would like to see otg working on my son's 2nd generation fire. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
I might make a kf2 root app
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Has anyone tried a Kindle fire HD rom? I think the specs are identical except for the screen. I'll do a little research and see what I can do. I would like to see otg working on my son's 2nd generation fire. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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That's not quite how it works. I would also recommend to NOT TRY ANYTHING ON THE OTHER KINDLE FORUMS. If you check here, people have posted what works. I believe there is one guide for the basic rooting, and another for the steps on using root to make your Kindle do some decent stuff (new launchers, lockscreens, marketplace, all the good stuff!)
However, the issue with the KF2 is not really getting ROMs on, it's the step before it which is getting a working recovery so we can safely flash ROMs onto the device. Once that's done it shouldn't be hard to get a ROM, and it may be even possible to just use a KFHD ROM without any issues, BUT we need the recovery on here first, and getting around the locked bootloader.
To my all caps warning, just check the Q & A forums to see all the people who tried the recovery, rom, and rooting methods for their KF2. Most end up bricked.
If you are experienced in the sort of thing, go ahead and try at your own risk, just be careful. As you may notice, yes, most if not all (can't remember off the top of my head) of the methods we use to root ARE from the KFHD, so yes, some things do work, but way too many times I read about people that tried to put software that wasn't for the KF2 on it and it ends up bricked. Thankfully people seem to be fixing the bricked Kindles, but it's a very unfortunate experience people shouldn't have to go through.
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I might make a kf2 root app
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Forgot to multi quote :\
This would be great I think! We have the tools so far, it's just that none have been made specifically for the KF2.
Good luck on the app as I'm sure many new KF2 users will appreciate it!
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That's not quite how it works. I would also recommend to NOT TRY ANYTHING ON THE OTHER KINDLE FORUMS. If you check here, people have posted what works. I believe there is one guide for the basic rooting, and another for the steps on using root to make your Kindle do some decent stuff (new launchers, lockscreens, marketplace, all the good stuff!)
However, the issue with the KF2 is not really getting ROMs on, it's the step before it which is getting a working recovery so we can safely flash ROMs onto the device. Once that's done it shouldn't be hard to get a ROM, and it may be even possible to just use a KFHD ROM without any issues, BUT we need the recovery on here first, and getting around the locked bootloader.
To my all caps warning, just check the Q & A forums to see all the people who tried the recovery, rom, and rooting methods for their KF2. Most end up bricked.
If you are experienced in the sort of thing, go ahead and try at your own risk, just be careful. As you may notice, yes, most if not all (can't remember off the top of my head) of the methods we use to root ARE from the KFHD, so yes, some things do work, but way too many times I read about people that tried to put software that wasn't for the KF2 on it and it ends up bricked. Thankfully people seem to be fixing the bricked Kindles, but it's a very unfortunate experience people shouldn't have to go through.
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I burnt out my usb port trying to make a fastboot cable. I tied the wrong pin in... I'm waiting on my replacement. I'm going to try to use the revrom to get the cwm on my kf2 if that works, I'm sure we could get someone to make a touch cwm or twrp for the kfhd. If the kfhd cwm works, we could use the touch cwm/twrp. Perhaps it will need to be modified... perhaps not. I suspect that the cwm won't work perfectly and we need to modify it to use the correct partition table.
I should mention that using my current factory cable, I can get to fastboot. I just burnt out the data pin. I tried to use dd to flash the revboot stuff, but I forgot to do the part where you get past the locked bootloader... instabrick
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I burnt out my usb port trying to make a fastboot cable. I tied the wrong pin in... I'm waiting on my replacement. I'm going to try to use the revrom to get the cwm on my kf2 if that works, I'm sure we could get someone to make a touch cwm or twrp for the kfhd. If the kfhd cwm works, we could use the touch cwm/twrp. Perhaps it will need to be modified... perhaps not. I suspect that the cwm won't work perfectly and we need to modify it to use the correct partition table.
I should mention that using my current factory cable, I can get to fastboot. I just burnt out the data pin. I tried to use dd to flash the revboot stuff, but I forgot to do the part where you get past the locked bootloader... instabrick
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I was trying to make a fb cable earlier today but the connectors were too hard to solder so I need a new cable to work with. I had same idea as u. Trying to boot into a recovery like cwm
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Nvm
you should be able to delete a post...
powerpoint45 said:
I was trying to make a fb cable earlier today but the connectors were too hard to solder so I need a new cable to work with. I had same idea as u. Trying to boot into a recovery like cwm
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I bought one on eBay for £3 including free next day delivery. I'll try to find the link as he was selling lots and it was delivered fast (in UK).
EDIT :
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=140893291002
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Not devving yet, but as soon as we have our own recovery...
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Just a few questions, need to get this kf rooted and romed for my son asap. Its for his learning.
1. My original kf broke so they told me they would send me a 2nd gen kf as an apology. Well how do I know the kf I got is the 2nd gen?
2. Can I root this kf2 I just got today the same way as my original kf? If not what's the easiest way to root the 2nd gen kf If i do indeed have it? My first kf came in a brown box, the one I received today was in a black one.
3. Will all ROMs work on the 2nd gen kf that worked on the first kf?
Thanks guys..
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xXezmacXx said:
Just a few questions, need to get this kf rooted and romed for my son asap. Its for his learning.
1. My original kf broke so they told me they would send me a 2nd gen kf as an apology. Well how do I know the kf I got is the 2nd gen?
2. Can I root this kf2 I just got today the same way as my original kf? If not what's the easiest way to root the 2nd gen kf If i do indeed have it? My first kf came in a brown box, the one I received today was in a black one.
3. Will all ROMs work on the 2nd gen kf that worked on the first kf?
Thanks guys..
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1, look for the software version,, an easy sign that you have a kf2 is the launcher(kf1 looks like a bookshelf) (kf2 has a single line of apps on the home screen, with a line under those for app suggestions).
2, NO look in the dev section for the root method, roms, and bootloader and recovery installation.
3, NO^^
fmkilo said:
1, look for the software version,, an easy sign that you have a kf2 is the launcher(kf1 looks like a bookshelf) (kf2 has a single line of apps on the home screen, with a line under those for app suggestions).
2, NO look in the dev section for the root method, roms, and bootloader and recovery installation.
3, NO^^
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The rooting method for the KF2 seems hard... I'll give it a go, thx.
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xXezmacXx said:
The rooting method for the KF2 seems hard... I'll give it a go, thx.
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lol.. two one click scripts is too hard?
Then Idk how you intend to get a rom installed. that includes clicking a button on an app that I made, clicking a button to boot into recovery, clicking install, choosing your rom from your sdcard, swiping across the screen, tapping a button to reboot... I suppose if you don't actually need it..
im guessing i got the new one its looks so different, its got a cool black matte look to it. says im on 10.2.4_user_2420720
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im guessing i got the new one its looks so different, its got a cool black matte look to it. says im on 10.2.4_user_2420720
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That's kf2
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That's kf2
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few more ?s before i attempt to root, jsut want to make sure i dont mess up this is for my 3yr old son.
to start the first part, rooting, im guessing i should follow this guide: [Root][Working 10.2.4]Kindle Fire 2 Root made easy - do you recommend this guide to root?
- but after I'm rooted how do I install a recovery, i guess twrp is still the one everyone uses? [ONE-CLICK] Automated Freedom-Boot and TWRP installer ??
- then i guess after recovery is installed i can just flash a rom, but only from the kindle fire 2 section?
- last, why is there only 2 roms out?
thx so much for your help, much appreciated.
xXezmacXx said:
few more ?s before i attempt to root, jsut want to make sure i dont mess up this is for my 3yr old son.
to start the first part, rooting, im guessing i should follow this guide: [Root][Working 10.2.4]Kindle Fire 2 Root made easy - do you recommend this guide to root?
- but after I'm rooted how do I install a recovery, i guess twrp is still the one everyone uses? [ONE-CLICK] Automated Freedom-Boot and TWRP installer ??
- then i guess after recovery is installed i can just flash a rom, but only from the kindle fire 2 section?
- last, why is there only 2 roms out?
thx so much for your help, much appreciated.
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perfect guide.
just let the app or script in that thread(MINE) run.
There is no alternative at this time.
Only the kf2 section, correct.
We only gained the ability to do this 9 days ago. The instructions were released 7 days ago to everyone, not just testers. People need time to work, it's a miracle that Powerpoint45 got his sgt7 rom out as quickly as he did. I recommend his rom, as Hashcode's rom is base cm10.1.
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perfect guide.
just let the app or script in that thread(MINE) run.
There is no alternative at this time.
Only the kf2 section, correct.
We only gained the ability to do this 9 days ago. The instructions were released 7 days ago to everyone, not just testers. People need time to work, it's a miracle that Powerpoint45 got his sgt7 rom out as quickly as he did. I recommend his rom, as Hashcode's rom is base cm10.1.
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ok awesome ill get to it in a sec...i just saw this kindle freetime, i guess you pay 2.99/month and get unlimited books, videos, etc. can this be ported to one of the roms? my son would love this.
btw do you have a gtalk i could reach you at if i have issues? i really appreciate your help.
xXezmacXx said:
ok awesome ill get to it in a sec...i just saw this kindle freetime, i guess you pay 2.99/month and get unlimited books, videos, etc. can this be ported to one of the roms? my son would love this.
btw do you have a gtalk i could reach you at if i have issues? i really appreciate your help.
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I use irc... it's always open, just join the channel #kf2-dev on freenode. I also don't know about kindle freetime. Maybe at some point in the future, but as I said, the development is only 7 days old.
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I use irc... it's always open, just join the channel #kf2-dev on freenode. I also don't know about kindle freetime. Maybe at some point in the future, but as I said, the development is only 7 days old.
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im the irc channel. could you please join, i need help. im tryin to root right now.
Ok so I've been looking for a rooting method for my Kindle Fire( non hd ) with 10.3.0 fw
you mention the forum, ive looked in it. but im not able to find a single place which provides a method for that. so my question is this: is there a working method to root a Kindle Fire (nonHD) 10.3.0 fw without a factory cable? im assuming my KF is a 2nd gen model (it is, isnt it?). if so, please explain or provide a link for that.
also, every place i see says : ** ONLY FOR 1ST GEN. TRY FOR 2ND GEN AT YOUR OWN RISK **. it says so on the TWRP help forums and even the KFU help forums. what do i do??
Im not new to using the downloading apk method to get apps, but off lately whenever i download an apk from silk browser onto my KF and the notification pops that the download is complete, i click on the notification which is what you do to install that apk. but when i hit the notification, *nothing* happens. absolutely nothing. the notification disappears and the app is not installed. why? :/
regarding the problem with apks, i even mailed it to myself and tried downloading it from the stock email app, but no, even from the email app, the APK (as an attachment) refuses to start downloading
any help is appreciated
I believe you're in the wrong forum. That's why you only see "ONLY FOR 1ST GEN"
Try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1789
votinh said:
I believe you're in the wrong forum. That's why you only see "ONLY FOR 1ST GEN"
Try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1789
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i have come across that before
In of the posts in that forum, dev Hashcode has posted what seems to be a quite successful 4.2.2 stock ROM by the looks of the comments. but i really dont understand the entire process cause im new to flashing etc
if you dont mind, could you please write me an in-depth step by step instructional for this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146030
tiwersi said:
i have come across that before
In of the posts in that forum, dev Hashcode has posted what seems to be a quite successful 4.2.2 stock ROM by the looks of the comments. but i really dont understand the entire process cause im new to flashing etc
if you dont mind, could you please write me an in-depth step by step instructional for this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146030
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I don't think you understand my point, brother.
I said you are in the wrong forum. This is the 1stGen KF forum.
Your device is 2ndGen.
I can write up an instructions but again, it's for 1stGen since I don't have the 2ndGen.
Follow instructions for device A to device B is UNWISE.
You don't want to brick your KF and you know I don't want indirectly bricking your device.
My suggestion once again: go to the 2ndGen forum and ask for help, I'm sure there are many experts there will help you through.
Sorry for the double post....posted this earlier today with no hits.
Hello all. Glad to have found this forum. Been here for a short time and from the looks of it, I am in the right place.
Have a Kindle Fire 2nd Gen and was looking to flip it to Android OS.
Problem - My Kindle did an OTA software update and from reading the forum doesn't look like I will be able to go back to an older version which means I am stuck with the simple Android 2.(something).
As this forum has a wealth of information I know I have not read every tread......
Any advice on converting to Android 4.(something)?
My Kindle Fire has SW Version 10.4.8
Thanks in advance for any help.
wrong forum, you have a Kindle Fire 2, I have requested that this thread be moved to
7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
but you should read [REF]All Things About Kindle Fire 2
edit: thread was moved from Kindle Fire General
to Kindle Fire 2 Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting
sd_shadow said:
wrong forum, you have a Kindle Fire 2, I have requested that this thread be moved to
7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
but you should read [REF]All Things About Kindle Fire 2
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Thanks for the direction and help. Will keep searching.
You need to root, and install Twrp recovery, then you can install custom roms.
sd_shadow said:
You need to root, and install Twrp recovery, then you can install custom roms.
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I was reading on a different part of the forum that if I root it the way it stands (w/ SW 10.4.8) I would brick it. The warning was pretty certain because with this SW build it closes all the "holes" - so to speak.
Unless there has been some new development.
Read question 5 from this thread......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228534
Dustoff00 said:
I was reading on a different part of the forum that if I root it the way it stands (w/ SW 10.4.8) I would brick it. The warning was pretty certain because with this SW build it closes all the "holes" - so to speak.
Unless there has been some new development.
Read question 5 from this thread......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228534
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You misunderstand q5. You can root 10.4.8
If you want to install the second bootloader and twrp you'll have to downgrade the bootloader. .. But root is fine
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You misunderstand q5. You can root 10.4.8
If you want to install the second bootloader and twrp you'll have to downgrade the bootloader. .. But root is fine
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I guess the next question would be has anyone successfully converted 10.4.8 to Android?
If so, what are the steps. I can find steps for an older SW version but not 10.4.8.
Dustoff00 said:
I guess the next question would be has anyone successfully converted 10.4.8 to Android?
If so, what are the steps. I can find steps for an older SW version but not 10.4.8.
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Yes. I have. Follow these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100963
You'll see that part of the instructions will downgrade the bootloader. I greatly recommends that you have a fastboot cable available since this is a notoriously tricky device. Hit me up on Pm if you need more detailed assistance.
You only! Lol. Every time I say that I get 1000 pms from other people.
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Yes. I have. Follow these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100963
You'll see that part of the instructions will downgrade the bootloader. I greatly recommends that you have a fastboot cable available since this is a notoriously tricky device. Hit me up on Pm if you need more detailed assistance.
You only! Lol. Every time I say that I get 1000 pms from other people.
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Understood. I will give this a shot and see how it goes. First thing,,,,find a fastboot cable.
Thanks for the help