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[Q] FireFireFire not showing up on boot after installing TWRP

I used KFU to root and install FireFireFire (first) then TWRP, after installing the latter, I noticed that the Android above the "Kindle Fire" logo was gone, is this normal. I apologize in advance if this is a repost.

Are you able to use the power button to enter recovery? If not, use fastboot to install FIREFIREFIRE.
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader u-boot.bin
"u-boot.bin" being the name of the version of FIREFIREFIRE you want installed. You must be in fastboot mode with both "fastboot" and "u-boot.bin" in your present working directory (dir).
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consider the thread as stated making sure no steps were missed and if Rom boot fine into android OS no issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24129239

mughalgxt said:
consider the thread as stated making sure no steps were missed and if Rom boot fine into android OS no issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24129239
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I used the Kindle Fire Utility to install both TWRP and FireFireFire, I decided to install the "ReloadedRom", it went well until I took the device out of the charger after leaving it overnight. I noticed that half of the screen had pinstripes and the other half was fine. Another question, is how do I get into fastboot? I am familiar with installing roms and such, so I do have a decent background. Thanks in advance!

showmeaction said:
I used the Kindle Fire Utility to install both TWRP and FireFireFire, I decided to install the "ReloadedRom", it went well until I took the device out of the charger after leaving it overnight. I noticed that half of the screen had pinstripes and the other half was fine. Another question, is how do I get into fastboot? I am familiar with installing roms and such, so I do have a decent background. Thanks in advance!
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With FIREFIREFIRE installed you can enter the fastboot command (in your command prompt) with the device powered down. When it says <waiting for device> turn the device on and the command should run when FIREFIREFIRE goes into temporary fastboot mode.
Otherwise:
adb shell idme bootmode 4002
adb reboot
To change it back:
fastboot idme bootmode 4000
Be sure to <shift + right-click> on your KFU/tools folder and select run from command prompt to use fastboot
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I was able to get into fastboot, but what next? Also, what is wrong with the screen?

I tried the Reloaded rom today and it seems like the rom itself is the culprit. I was having the same kind of screen problems before I switched back to Hashcode's rom. There have been others here with the same exact problem and they all were using Reloaded.
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showmeaction said:
Also, what is wrong with the screen?
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Update to hashcode's #7 kernel
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[Q] KFHD 8.9" ADB works, fastboot doesn't

Hello,
I successfully rooted my KFHD 8.9" with Bin4ry's "root many android." I want to install Cyanogenmod on my tablet, so I installed the android adt bundle. The problem I have is that I'm unable to fastboot the Kindle. Typing "adb devices" in the command prompt looks like this:
adb devices
B0C91101319300F6 device
However, typing "fastboot devices" in the prompt returns nothing. I've also tried powering off and unplugging my Kindle, typing this:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
into the command prompt and then pluggin in the device. However, the command prompt just stays at < waiting for device > and the Kindle powers on normally (not fastboot mode).
Did anyone have this same problem? If you were able to fastboot successfully, which drivers did you use (where did you download them from)? I tried the drivers from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838 and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337634. Niether worked.
Thanks!

If you have adb access try "adb reboot bootloader", or if rooted run
Code:
adb shell "su -c 'reboot bootloader'"
That should get you into fastboot so you can install the drivers in my signature, from there on the method you were previously trying should work.
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stunts513 said:
If you have adb access try "adb reboot bootloader", or if rooted run
Code:
adb shell "su -c 'reboot bootloader'"
That should get you into fastboot so you can install the drivers in my signature, from there on the method you were previously trying should work.
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Sorry, I'm a bit confused, which drivers? Also, where to install the drivers computer, Kindle?

The drivers are in my signature(my signature is only viewable when not in a tapatalk or equivalent app, like if you view this thread on your pc.), download them onto your computer and extract them somewhere, open the device manager with kindle plugged in and USB debugging enabled and you should see a device with a yellow triangle next to it. Right click it and hit update driver, and tell it to search the directory you extracted my drivers to and it should install. If you are on windows 8 you will have to disable driver signature enforcement first.
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Just use fireflash Google the apk. I had the same problem. The only tutorials were for the 7 in, but find one. Don't use the files they tell you to use. Go to hashcodes goo.im and find the ones for the 8.9.
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Or you can use the fireflash tutorial for 8.9", its stickied in the 8.9 dev section. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105
While the fireflash method is easier, you have to make sure you check the box that downgrades the bootloader or you will have a red screen brick upon reboot. The box to check has red warning text under it. somehow people miss it.
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[Q] On CM 10.2 + TWRP 2.6.3.0 - Can't fastboot - <waiting for device>

Would like to update to CM11.0 and TWRP 2.6.3.1 but can't load into fastboot mode.
adb works.
sdk tools installed.
rooted and running CM 10.2
device drives installed correct, displays as Android Composite ADB Interface.
ADB debugging is active on ROM
Any ideas how to boot into fastboot mode?
Not sure what else I can do / check.

You don't need fastboot to flash cm 11... Since you have cm 10.2 that means you have twrp recovery, so put the rom and twrp latest update on the device and run a simple "adb reboot recovery" while it's booted in the cm os, wipe everything except internal storage and flash the twrp update zip, hit reboot > recovery, then install cm 11 ROM then the gapps.
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Thanks! That's exactly what I did. I found similar response you posted shortly after posting this. I should have searched a bit more lol. Regardless I got it working thank a lot, appreciate it!
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Ah good to hear, for future reference if you need fastboot access try "adb reboot bootloader", that and a few other ways can do it too, but if it gets bricked you get stuck with the "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" method that involves you needing the fastboot drivers already installed, and running this command with the device off before plugging it in at "waiting for device". That command is so much easier to use with Linux IMO.
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Fastboot cable not working!

I soft bricked my kindle fire hd 8.9 a while back (at least i think its soft bricked not hard bricked) currently when booting up it boots normally and then stops boots into recovery with a message saying there was a problem while booting a remember the way i bricked it in the first place was trying to edit the system framework.
I decided the only way to fix it was to get into fastboot and iv tried every method i could find to get it there but finally resorted to a factory cable.
the cable finally got here and when i plugged it in the kindle did its usual boot into system then recovery @ boot failure.
does anyone have any advice it would be highly appreciated.

Fastboot cable doesn't work for the 8.9" fire HD. Only the 7"
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wire55 said:
Fastboot cable doesn't work for the 8.9" fire HD. Only the 7"
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How do you suggest he goes about further?
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:'(
wire55 said:
Fastboot cable doesn't work for the 8.9" fire HD. Only the 7"
That has got to be the single most retarded thing i'v ever heard who makes two tablets of the same family and generation and only puts fastboot on one of them that doesn't even make sense though it does explain a lot of the problems i had
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wire55 said:
Fastboot cable doesn't work for the 8.9" fire HD. Only the 7"
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Is there another route that can be taken?
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This is how to get into fastboot on kindle fire HD 8.9". The fastboot cable can cause damage to the 8.9". Just use these commands to get into fastboot and you can fix your kindle from there.
With the Kindle powered down, type the following command into a cmd/terminal window on your PC (should return with: < waiting for device> ):
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Then connect USB to the Kindle and reboot. It *SHOULD* show a Fastboot screen and your terminal window should show something like:
product: Jem-PVT-Prod-04
Type this to reboot out of fastboot mode:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
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Sorry for the late reply, was busy for awhile.
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wire55 said:
This is how to get into fastboot on kindle fire HD 8.9". The fastboot cable can cause damage to the 8.9". Just use these commands to get into fastboot and you can fix your kindle from there.
With the Kindle powered down, type the following command into a cmd/terminal window on your PC (should return with: < waiting for device> ):
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Then connect USB to the Kindle and reboot. It *SHOULD* show a Fastboot screen and your terminal window should show something like:
product: Jem-PVT-Prod-04
Type this to reboot out of fastboot mode:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
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Sorry for the late reply, was busy for awhile.
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My Cmd gives an error saying that it is an invalid command

You have to install the drivers for fastboot and adb. And in some cases the android SDK. I don't think you need it in this case though. Ill try to provide try drivers.
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OP, were you able to resolve your problem? I have a similar issue, but my 8.9 Kindle registers and unregisters from the device manager upon boot.
I have also not had any success with a fastboot cable.

wire55 said:
This is how to get into fastboot on kindle fire HD 8.9". The fastboot cable can cause damage to the 8.9". Just use these commands to get into fastboot and you can fix your kindle from there.
With the Kindle powered down, type the following command into a cmd/terminal window on your PC (should return with: < waiting for device> ):
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Then connect USB to the Kindle and reboot. It *SHOULD* show a Fastboot screen and your terminal window should show something like:
product: Jem-PVT-Prod-04
Type this to reboot out of fastboot mode:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
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---------- Post added at 03:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 AM ----------
Sorry for the late reply, was busy for awhile.
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This does not work.

Here's what I did to restore a Demo 8.9 in Windows 10, it should work for you as well.
Use the KFHD System.img Recovery Tool
Download KFHD_SRTv2.1- 8.1.4 from the link on that page. Unzip it.
Download the boot and recovery images linked in the Downgrade section of that page. Place them in the KFHD_SRTv2.1- 8.1.4 folder.
Connect your 8.9 to your computer with a regular USB cable, turn the 8.9 off.
Run SR Tool.bat, Type 1 and press Enter. Type n and press enter.
Hold down the volume up button and press power on your 8.9. for about 3 seconds and then release the power button and continue holding down the volume up button.
Your 8.9 should display the yellow Fastboot graphic and KFHD will verify that you are in Fastboot.
After that I flash the system with Option 2.
Erase cache and user data with Option 4.
Open a separate cmd window in the KFHD_SRTv2.1- 8.1.4 directory, flash the boot and then flash recovery using the commands listed in the Downgrade section of the KFHD page.
Close this cmd window.
Go back to the KFHD window and select option 6, wait for your 8.9 to fully reboot and then enable adb and allow applications from unknown sources.
Return to the KFHD window and press any key to continue, it will install Google framework and then you are done.
Then do whatever you want, install a custom ROM, update to 8.5.1, sell it or throw it in a drawer and forget about it.

Kindle in bootloop in fff

My kindle fire is not booting past the kf logo and every time I use fff to go to recovery it just says booting and goes back to ff menu I did get into twrp once but it won't work and kfu says its online but status is unknown any help ?????
Thanks
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Power off kindle, start KFU, select install twrp, connect Kindle, power on.

Place TWRP.img and Fastboot.exe(use search) in C:\users\(your_username)
open command prompt
Type(while it the kindle says kindle fire)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
after that boot into recovery

OtterX bootloader
Try using OtterX bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671619