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[Q] REMOVING TWRP software

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
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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 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.

lonnia said:
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!
sd_shadow said:
what's the full file name? size?
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How to root and flash roms?

I have rooted android phones before. I find it more of a challenege to root the kindle fire though. I alredy went thru the Android and Development forums and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
I already downloaded the utility but they dont give you any steps or instructions on what to do.
Its my girlfriends Kindle fire and I dont want to brick it lol.

Relax196 said:
I have rooted android phones before. I find it more of a challenege to root the kindle fire though. I alredy went thru the Android and Development forums and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
I already downloaded the utility but they dont give you any steps or instructions on what to do.
Its my girlfriends Kindle fire and I dont want to brick it lol.
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Coming from iOS I was iffy also, straight up, I watched a step by step on YouTube when I first started. Go for it....just back up and good luck. A lot of good info here if you dig around.
Sent from my Beast

This should be helpful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwMHIkX20YI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqKZLMaRSgc&feature=relmfu

No need to root to flash a ROM just check allow installation from unknown sources use kfu utility to install twrp then fff get into recovery make a backup that you will later rename to noroot631 without spaces put the ROM zip and gapps of choice on your sdcard wipe factory reset wipe cache wipe dalvik wipe system flash ROM flash gapps reboot first load takes a bit enjoy your rommed and now fully rooted kindle fire

Thepooch said:
No need to root to flash a ROM just check allow installation from unknown sources use kfu utility to install twrp then fff get into recovery make a backup that you will later rename to noroot631 without spaces put the ROM zip and gapps of choice on your sdcard wipe factory reset wipe cache wipe dalvik wipe system flash ROM flash gapps reboot first load takes a bit enjoy your rommed and now fully rooted kindle fire
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+1
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Thank you all. I'll give it a try asap
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Relax196 said:
I have rooted android phones before. I find it more of a challenege to root the kindle fire though. I alredy went thru the Android and Development forums and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
I already downloaded the utility but they dont give you any steps or instructions on what to do.
Its my girlfriends Kindle fire and I dont want to brick it lol.
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I feel you im in the same boat...
I have rooted plenty on devices latest being the Asus Prime. I also want to permenant root the fire and just install a custom rom but am very confused on the steps to take to get CWM and full root.
I looked at the tool but its very confusing with the whole FFF and TWRP? I just want CWM and perm root

Smity123 said:
I feel you im in the same boat...
I have rooted plenty on devices latest being the Asus Prime. I also want to permenant root the fire and just install a custom rom but am very confused on the steps to take to get CWM and full root.
I looked at the tool but its very confusing with the whole FFF and TWRP? I just want CWM and perm root
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Think of twrp as cwm.....same deal....I've been permanently rooted flashing all my ROMs just like I do with cwm, only difference in the touch aspect of the UI. The YouTube link had me rooted and on ICS in 15mins......
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Thanks I'll check out the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwMHIkX20YI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
This is exactly how I did it. Straight cake.....
Edit: I can't tell if the link is good for some reason. Credit obviously goes to the dude doing the vid and xda.
Sent from My Beast™

Thanks that clears alot of confusion. It does not include flashing TWRP but it links to another video on that. Quick question do some ROMS require FFF and TWRP?
*Looking to install a JB rom

Smity123 said:
Thanks that clears alot of confusion. It does not include flashing TWRP but it links to another video on that. Quick question do some ROMS require FFF and TWRP?
*Looking to install a JB rom
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No and yes, you need to flash a custom recovery no matter what, some devices use twrp, some cwm, some ROMs require twrp some cwm. So I'm on twrp and jandycane 4.1.1 its exactly what your looking for.
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[Q] Need help completely unrooting/restoring to factory settings (1st gen Fire)

Hello there, I hope you can help me completely unroot and restore my Kindle Fire (1st gen) to factory settings. As a new member of the forums, the newbie video has me terrified I've missed the one thread detailing how to do this with my current setup.
Anyway, quite some time ago now I decided to root my Kindle Fire. After a few bumps in the road, I managed to do it. Now, months and a new computer (so no more Android SDK installed) later, for various reasons, I'd like to undo it. I'd like to get my Kindle Fire back to its exact state the day it was delivered to me, right down to the stock recovery.
I've looked for tutorials on how to do this, but they all assume you have A) TWRP Recovery or B) CWM Recovery. I have neither. My Kindle Fire has "CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 TouchEdition." I also am still using the stock firmware, currently at 2.6.35.7+ Lite kernel.
Being still very noobish at rooting android devices and never having unrooted one before, I figured it would be best to ask how to do this with my specific setup, rather than risk bricking my Kindle due to differences in procedure between the recovery in a tutorial and my own.
If I copy the latest firmware to my Kindle and choose "apply /sdcard/update.zip" from the recovery menu, will it completely revert my Kindle to stock settings? Would choosing "factory reset" from the menu work?
Thanks in advance for the help, I definitely need it.

Urahara said:
You should first download and install TWRP. Then wipe everything but your external storage, and then install the update.zip with TWRP(it should be the 6.3.1v) Then, of you want it completely restored, you must do a factory reset in the 6.3.1 settings menu.
Cry, Benihime!
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Will installing TWRP over my current recovery cause any problems? I didn't realize you could install one recovery over another.
Again, I'm a noob at this - I'll ask too many questions in an attempt to not screw this up.
To install TWRP over my current recovery, do I simply use the Kindle Fire Utility?
Edit: I have my Kindle plugged in and KFU up and running, and as soon as I get the go-ahead that TWRP can be installed over my current recovery, it shall be done.
Update: I installed TWRP - that was easier than expected. Wiping all but external storage now, then will attempt to install the update.
Update: I got an error when trying to install update.zip, so I'm redownloading the update and booting back into the firmware to copy the new update.zip to the Kindle. Am I correct in believing that the only thing I need to do to copy the file is open the Kindle in Windows explorer?
Final update: All is well with my Kindle. The error I got while flashing update.zip was my own mistake, not following directions to a T. The installation worked, and my Kindle is exactly as it was when I received it.
Now the question is - to root again or not to root again? I wanted to restore my Kindle to stock due to instabilities and crashes it was constantly experiencing, most likely due to a failed OTA update. Now I have to decide whether to go through rooting it again and hoping for the best. I will say, though, TWRP recovery is much more user-friendly than the CWM-based recovery I used when I rooted my Kindle, and TWRP alone nearly makes me want to root it again.
Oh, well, that can be decided later. Thank you for the nudge in the right direction, regardless.
For anyone with similar issues that might stumble upon this thread later, these are the said directions that needed to be followed to a T.

Unroot Kindle Fire 2
Can this method work the Kindle Fire 2. I have problem with its wifi when I can't turn on.
Do you think unrooting KF2 can fix it. Pls show me how to do

vinhntna608 said:
Can this method work the Kindle Fire 2. I have problem with its wifi when I can't turn on.
Do you think unrooting KF2 can fix it. Pls show me how to do
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I would suggest against it as the 2nd gen kindle fires have locked bootloaders and will most assuredly BRICK YOUR KINDLE !!!!you need to go to the kindle fire 2 hd forum and ask you questions there
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Steps I used to return to stock os from a custom rom
1) installed twrp using smirkit tool
2) factory reset and wiped data and caches ( i did not wipe system, i did that once and it bricked my kindle, had to get a factory cable to fix it)
3) downloaded latest amazon update and renamed it to "update.zip" the ,zip part is very important. The moved the update.zip to the sd card
4) flashed in twrp and wiped both caches.
5) stock amazon

6.3.1 or 6.3.2?
Will this work if my system is running version 6.3.2? (Under the Device menu in Settings, I find "Current Version: 6.3.2_user_4110520").
AND Should I install version 6.3.1 OR 6.3.2? If you could provide links to the correct version, I would be much obliged.
I already have TWRP Recovery installed, but when I reinstall the factory ROM, will TWRP be gone?
Thanks, staMerrill

[Q] Amazon os 8.3.0 rooted (flash zip for twrp)

Does this exist or is someone able to make? I know there is the 8.1.4 flash zip made by Hashcode for twrp.

csolander said:
Does this exist or is someone able to make? I know there is the 8.1.4 flash zip made by Hashcode for twrp.
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You have to separate two things:
- rooting (no change) link, use 2nd option
- flashing TWRP (one extra step) link
I've done this myself with 8.3.0 without any issues

thank you for the reply. probably should have included in the original post that i am rooted and running 8.3.0. the problem is that i tried to instal Hashcode's second bootloader. after a successful instal i noticed that the kindle would turn on to the orange kf logo that then flickers and turns blue like it should but then the kf boot animation comes on and it reboots into twrp. What i think is the cause of this is that twrp is waiting for an os, either Hashcodes cm10.1 or stock amazon os. the reason i asked for the 8.3.0 zip is because cm10.1 currently has no sound and other things.

If anyone can compile a .zip file for 8.3.0, it will be great. I have the same problem with you.

[q] system wipped, help

Hi Pros out there,
I am new to rooting and all these. I used Kindle Fire Utility and installed TWRP on my Kindle fire. While playing around with TWRP, I wipped my system without knowing the implication.
What do I do now? Please help!
Thanks in advance.

madlykool said:
Hi Pros out there,
I am new to rooting and all these. I used Kindle Fire Utility and installed TWRP on my Kindle fire. While playing around with TWRP, I wipped my system without knowing the implication.
What do I do now? Please help!
Thanks in advance.
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Can you still get into recovery (TWRP)?

veeman said:
Can you still get into recovery (TWRP)?
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Yes. I am in TWRP now.

madlykool said:
Yes. I am in TWRP now.
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You can use adb commands to transfer the rom of choice to your Kindle and then you can simply flash it.
First, give this thread a read. It'll teach you pretty much everything you need for ADB and Fastboot with the KF.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
After figuring out how to use adb, here are the commands you need to transfer files to your Kindle.
http://log.amitshah.net/2012/05/using-adb-to-copy-files-to-from-your-android-device/
That should keep you occupied for a while. If you run into trouble just post.
Also, sorry about not just telling you what to type, you're supposed to search and read the stickies before making a thread.

veeman said:
You can use adb commands to transfer the rom of choice to your Kindle and then you can simply flash it.
First, give this thread a read. It'll teach you pretty much everything you need for ADB and Fastboot with the KF.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
After figuring out how to use adb, here are the commands you need to transfer files to your Kindle.
http://log.amitshah.net/2012/05/using-adb-to-copy-files-to-from-your-android-device/
That should keep you occupied for a while. If you run into trouble just post.
Also, sorry about not just telling you what to type, you're supposed to search and read the stickies before making a thread.
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Thanks for all these. Actually I have used KFU and I managed to Obtain Latest Stock update.zip. So I have the latest Stock update.

madlykool said:
Thanks for all these. Actually I have used KFU and I managed to Obtain Latest Stock update.zip. So I have the latest Stock update.
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Ah OK, it's still a good idea to read kinfaun's thread. Lots of great info. :thumbup: