Hi,
So I used the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105 to set up my Kindle Fire 8.9 but I keep getting stuck at the blue/white Kindle Fire logo. I have tried this about 10-15 times and I get stuck every time. The exact steps I do:
0. Use KFFirstAide to restore device back to 8.1.4 (after getting stuck at blue logo)
1. Use KFFirstAide to root, confirm root with rootchecker.
2. Install FireFlash.
3. Place rom/gapps on sdcard.
4. Use 8.4.6 freedom boot image and and twrp 2.6.3.1 image in FireFlash, checking the right boxes (apply stack & bin if red warning is there).
4a. In a few attempts, have also tried using the 8.4.3 freedom boot image with twrp 2.6.3.1.
Then when I try to reboot normally after using FireFlash (without installing a rom yet, I just wanted to test going back to Kindle OS) it gets stuck at the blue logo. Other times, I have tried to install a rom right away (going straight to twrp after FireFlash) but after rom installation and reboot, it gets stuck at the blue logo. I have tried using cm-10.2 with gapps-jb-20130729 and also cm-11 with gapps-kk-20131209. Both of those lead me to the stuck blue logo. Since I can't even load into Kindle OS after FireFlash, I'm guessing this is a bootloader issue?
The weird thing is that, if I flash cm-10.1 with gapps-jb-20130812, it works! But I do not want this version because I want the Kindle reading app fix available in cm-11. More important, this is a new Kindle Fire 8.9 and not being able to flash the other two roms means that something is inherently wrong. I tried to flash either cm-10.2 or cm-11 after successfully flashing cm-10.1 but I get stuck at the blue logo.
I have tried many different iterations and attempts, but cannot get it to work. The previous blue logo threads are because the person wiped their data and don't have a rom on the sdcard, that is NOT my problem here. The CLOSEST thread I found was this one where he seems to have the exact same problem, but he didn't mention how he fixed it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579418
My adb seems to be working correctly, I can get the device into fastboot mode by using "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" in cmd.
Thanks for any help!
OK first question, when trying to flash cm 10.2 or cm 11 have you factory reset'd the device? I do wonder if this another selinux issue since selinux was introduced in cm 10.2. If the factory reset didn't do it I would say backup your sdcard and wipe internal storage. Easy way to backup the device's sdcard area is to run "adb pull /sdcard/ /backup" it would back it up to your c drive in a folded called backup in that example. If that still doesn't work I have a command you can try that will probably do the trick so try those things and if it still doesn't work I will hand you a command off to test.
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Sorry, I forgot to include those details.
Before I flash a rom and gapps, I wipe system, factory reset, cache, and Dalvik cache. Then I flash both rom and gapps, then I wipe cache/Dalvik again, then I reboot.
Do you mean you want me to wipe internal storage as well, and then sideload the rom and install it like that?
So I tried two things:
First I wiped everything - system, factory reset, cache, Dalvik, and internal storage. Then I sideloaded cm-10.2 and gapps and flashed. This resulted in getting stuck at the blue logo again.
So I went back into twrp, and wiped internal storage only, then rebooted. But same thing happens, I get stuck at the blue logo
aknubbe said:
So I tried two things:
First I wiped everything - system, factory reset, cache, Dalvik, and internal storage. Then I sideloaded cm-10.2 and gapps and flashed. This resulted in getting stuck at the blue logo again.
So I went back into twrp, and wiped internal storage only, then rebooted. But same thing happens, I get stuck at the blue logo
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ok while in twrp make sure to unmount the userdata partition first, just basically uncheck it in the mounts area, if you don't things could end badly because we are basically reformattign a partition and its bad to do that while its mounted. Now go into "adb shell" in a command prompt and run
Code:
mke2fs -T ext4 /dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/userdata
see if that fixes the problem, so far that tends to work to fix selinux issues, kinda wish there was a button in twrp that would perform that command or just make the internal storage wipe do that, thats like a actual format of the /data folder/partition instead of just wiping the contents.
Sorry, can you clarify what you mean when you say go into adb shell?
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Sorry, can you clarify what you mean when you say go into adb shell?
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well you need a copy of adb, look through topics i have made and there should be one about a tutorial for pushing a rom onto the device, grab teh adb zip file i posted with it and extract it somewhere like to a folder on your desktop, and to make things simple hold shift and right click the folder that the adb executable is in and hit "open command prompt here" and in the command prompt that comes up run "adb shell" then run that command i mentioned.
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Hi,
So I used the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105 to set up my Kindle Fire 8.9 but I keep getting stuck at the blue/white Kindle Fire logo. I have tried this about 10-15 times and I get stuck every time. The exact steps I do:
0. Use KFFirstAide to restore device back to 8.1.4 (after getting stuck at blue logo)
1. Use KFFirstAide to root, confirm root with rootchecker.
2. Install FireFlash.
3. Place rom/gapps on sdcard.
4. Use 8.4.6 freedom boot image and and twrp 2.6.3.1 image in FireFlash, checking the right boxes (apply stack & bin if red warning is there).
4a. In a few attempts, have also tried using the 8.4.3 freedom boot image with twrp 2.6.3.1.
Then when I try to reboot normally after using FireFlash (without installing a rom yet, I just wanted to test going back to Kindle OS) it gets stuck at the blue logo. Other times, I have tried to install a rom right away (going straight to twrp after FireFlash) but after rom installation and reboot, it gets stuck at the blue logo. I have tried using cm-10.2 with gapps-jb-20130729 and also cm-11 with gapps-kk-20131209. Both of those lead me to the stuck blue logo. Since I can't even load into Kindle OS after FireFlash, I'm guessing this is a bootloader issue?
The weird thing is that, if I flash cm-10.1 with gapps-jb-20130812, it works! But I do not want this version because I want the Kindle reading app fix available in cm-11. More important, this is a new Kindle Fire 8.9 and not being able to flash the other two roms means that something is inherently wrong. I tried to flash either cm-10.2 or cm-11 after successfully flashing cm-10.1 but I get stuck at the blue logo.
I have tried many different iterations and attempts, but cannot get it to work. The previous blue logo threads are because the person wiped their data and don't have a rom on the sdcard, that is NOT my problem here. The CLOSEST thread I found was this one where he seems to have the exact same problem, but he didn't mention how he fixed it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579418
My adb seems to be working correctly, I can get the device into fastboot mode by using "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" in cmd.
Thanks for any help!
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I have your exact same problem!! How did you fixed?
Elgari said:
I have your exact same problem!! How did you fixed?
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Try updating your TWRP to 2.7.0.0. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39872298
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Ok, thank you Linear Equation! I will try and coment in few days because I`m now not at tome.
Thank you again.
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I'm back in town and I'll try to follow your recommendation. The first thing I see is that the link to Hashcode said is to 7 "HD. Does it work for 8.9 HD also?
The other question is that Hashcode says: you need to have previously installed the 2nd bootloader and send to him original link to 2nd bootloader install and TWRP 2.6.3.1. Also he says this is a flashable. zip file for installing in your current version of TWRP. Then I think I'm in circles because I must have the old TWRP to install the new, but my problem is with the installation of the old because I stuck on blue / white logo when I try it.
Perhaps I can follow the instruction to install the 2nd bootloader as he suggest in his original post an then install the new 2.7.0.0.zip instead the old 2.6.3.1. zip. Is correct?
You can just pull the IMG file out of the zip and boot into fastboot and flash it without flashing everything else that was done in the entire 2nd bootloader installation process.
7" images are not compatible with 8" and vice versa. Not sure if I'm helping much as I kinda just got up and went perusing the forum while half asleep.
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LinearEquation said:
Try updating your TWRP to 2.7.0.0. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39872298
Sent from my Nexus 7 Flo running Odex SinLess ROM 4.4.2 with ElementalX kernel using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Well, I update to 2.7.0.0 and after a long, long minutes stuck in blue/white logo . . . its work fine! Thank you very much (again)!
Now I dont know if the was that the kindle stuck or if it was me that no allow sufficient time. Any way it works now.
I´m hesitate if to flash CM 10.2 or CM 11.0. I have 10.2 in my 7"HD and I´m very happy with that, but I have curiosity about 11.0. What do you think?
11 is nice, has less ram consumption, though I personally haven't gone past cm 10.1 because of the lack of stock cm with tablet ui on cm 11, I'd have to grab a different ROM to do it.
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stunts513 said:
11 is nice, has less ram consumption, though I personally haven't gone past cm 10.1 because of the lack of stock cm with tablet ui on cm 11, I'd have to grab a different ROM to do it.
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Ok, thank you for your reply. I think I will try the Unofficial CyanogenMod 11.0 ROM of Hashcode. If I dont like it will down to Hashcode CM 10.2 that I know well.
stunts513 said:
11 is nice, has less ram consumption, though I personally haven't gone past cm 10.1 because of the lack of stock cm with tablet ui on cm 11, I'd have to grab a different ROM to do it.
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I install Hashcode CM 11 and all ok except that I receive the message: "your browser does not support live stream playback" when I try to watch TV from internet from a page where I watch normally with my KF HD 7" (with CM 10.2). Any idea about it? Thanks
Nope, I don't do much streaming from the browser, I have vlc installed and I watch all my anime with sanime pushing the url's through vlc. And when I want to watch TV I have a time warner cable app since I have service with them. Suppose you could try the "request desktop site" button in the browser. Idk if you need flash or not, I just found a version the other day that was modified to work better with cm 11 or other 4.4 based ROMs since adobe dropped support.
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Elgari said:
I install Hashcode CM 11 and all ok except that I receive the message: "your browser does not support live stream playback" when I try to watch TV from internet from a page where I watch normally with my KF HD 7" (with CM 10.2). Any idea about it? Thanks
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Try Chrome? It may be the new web engine in KitKat.
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saleemrashid1 said:
Try Chrome? It may be the new web engine in KitKat.
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Already tried Chrome and do the same. I can see well on youtube but I can not watch other channels I usually watch. In that case I always get the same message.
stunts513 said:
Nope, I don't do much streaming from the browser, I have vlc installed and I watch all my anime with sanime pushing the url's through vlc. And when I want to watch TV I have a time warner cable app since I have service with them. Suppose you could try the "request desktop site" button in the browser. Idk if you need flash or not, I just found a version the other day that was modified to work better with cm 11 or other 4.4 based ROMs since adobe dropped support.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk
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Elgari said:
I install Hashcode CM 11 and all ok except that I receive the message: "your browser does not support live stream playback" when I try to watch TV from internet from a page where I watch normally with my KF HD 7" (with CM 10.2). Any idea about it? Thanks
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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
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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!
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what's the full file name? size?
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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
Uggg.... I just want cm10.1 but I have no idea on how to install 2nd bootloader and twrp without bricking Has anyone installed twrp and 2nd bootloader successfully on 8.4.3 I know the methods, but they don't work on 8.4.3... But everyone who tries on 8.4.3 bricks. I need help!
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Brandonrz said:
Uggg.... I just want cm10.1 but I have no idea on how to install 2nd bootloader and twrp without bricking Has anyone installed twrp and 2nd bootloader successfully on 8.4.3 I know the methods, but they don't work on 8.4.3... But everyone who tries on 8.4.3 bricks. I need help!
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I can confirm for sure that it does work.
A little background first: I got my Kindle Fire HD recently and it was on version 8.4.1. I managed to root it fine using the Bin4ry root v30 method (Recent guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337634)
I was then updated to 8.4.3 via an OTA update, so I had to root again using the same Bin4ry v30 method.
After that I waited and read the forums daily to see if anyone had managed to successfully install the second bootloader and TWRP on 8.4.3. Eventually I saw a post from the user: GenghisKhan67 kind of mentioning that he'd done it, but without much further detail. Soon after that I worked up the courage to try it myself. Then came the easy part...
I simply followed hashcode's original thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175 ) WORD FOR WORD, including the essential step 4.5. Along the way I made sure every file I downloaded had the correct md5 checksum (I just downloaded some md5 checker I found on Google). And I had previously backed up my Kindle's stock rom using KFFirstAide, but essentially it was the same process as in step one of hashcode's tutorial.
Basically, it worked as it was supposed to without any issues. I successfully got the blue logo. I had the cm 10.1 rom downloaded as a zip file onto my kindle, I booted into TWRP by holding the power and volume up buttons while the kindle was booting. I did all the required wiping via TWRP. Then in TWRP, I clicked the install button, selected the cm 10.1 zip file that was already on my kindle and it installed just fine. I rebooted into the custom rom.
After a short time though, I found that the custom rom had a few bugs and didn't work with every app. (Some games didn't work. Camera didn't work.) so I restored my original stock rom via KFFirstAide using the backup I had already made on there.
I did run into a slight problem when restoring my original rom though. The Kindle was no longer recognized as an adb device on my laptop. To fix that I simply uninstalled and reinstalled the official Kindle Fire adb driver and it worked fine.
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I can confirm for sure that it does work.
A little background first: I got my Kindle Fire HD recently and it was on version 8.4.1. I managed to root it fine using the Bin4ry root v30 method (Recent guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337634)
I was then updated to 8.4.3 via an OTA update, so I had to root again using the same Bin4ry v30 method.
After that I waited and read the forums daily to see if anyone had managed to successfully install the second bootloader and TWRP on 8.4.3. Eventually I saw a post from the user: GenghisKhan67 kind of mentioning that he'd done it, but without much further detail. Soon after that I worked up the courage to try it myself. Then came the easy part...
I simply followed hashcode's original thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175 ) WORD FOR WORD, including the essential step 4.5. Along the way I made sure every file I downloaded had the correct md5 checksum (I just downloaded some md5 checker I found on Google). And I had previously backed up my Kindle's stock rom using KFFirstAide, but essentially it was the same process as in step one of hashcode's tutorial.
Basically, it worked as it was supposed to without any issues. I successfully got the blue logo. I had the cm 10.1 rom downloaded as a zip file onto my kindle, I booted into TWRP by holding the power and volume up buttons while the kindle was booting. I did all the required wiping via TWRP. Then in TWRP, I clicked the install button, selected the cm 10.1 zip file that was already on my kindle and it installed just fine. I rebooted into the custom rom.
After a short time though, I found that the custom rom had a few bugs and didn't work with every app. (Some games didn't work. Camera didn't work.) so I restored my original stock rom via KFFirstAide using the backup I had already made on there.
I did run into a slight problem when restoring my original rom though. The Kindle was no longer recognized as an adb device on my laptop. To fix that I simply uninstalled and reinstalled the official Kindle Fire adb driver and it worked fine.
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Lol that bin4ry root. Was my thread, I will install 2nd bootloader as soon as cm10.1 is stable.
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Brandonrz said:
Lol that bin4ry root. Was my thread.
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And it's a handy guide as well. Hopefully it'll help others.
pitcrawler said:
And it's a handy guide as well. Hopefully it'll help others.
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Ty. But I take no credit. )))
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I need some help peeps! I've been trying for days now but cannot get any tools to work. I have rooted my device and now need to install the rom, but i have tried KFfirstaide but when i run an option it cannot find the files it needs and also cannot mkdir! I have set the Path up so cant be that. The driver is ADB one not composite.
What other ways are there to install cm10.1?
Ideally id like to keep it as easy as poss, I did try installing the Clockworkmod rom manager from google play but couldnt get that to work as it couldnt install a recovery mode, also tried TWRP but that was worse it wouldn't load.
Does it all have to be done via command line? I did find pages where they show Clockworkmod and thats it.
By the way i have 7.4.6 on the device, also when using fastboot whats it supposed to do? I get the fastboot logo but thats all, is that it or is that not right? Also I can get into the system recovery screen but i only get 2 options, reebot and factory reset. Also When do u need a different cable? I only have the one that came with my device, is that ok? Its just i read that not all khd7's need the fastboot cable. Im really getting confused as i read that i could do a cm10 install with just 2 apps. CWM rom man & google play.
Is there a guide for the 7.4.6 version?
Thanks
JK
I don't know how you haven't hard bricked your device yet trying to flash recoveries like cwm, but you are on the kfhd 7" model. It has 2 methods of installing a custom ROM, you either use fire flash or has codes original method, I prefer fire flash because it involves less typing on my part, but if you forget to check off a certain box it will result in a red screen of death upon boot and you will need a fastboot cable to fix. Lemme get the link for flashing...
Edit: here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
One last note, make sure to copy the ROM you want to flash and gapps to the sdcard before you flash the 2nd boot loader and twrp or you will get stuck in a recovery boot loop thanks to Amazon's anti flashing measures. That was added kinda recently so the tutorials I don't think mention this.
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So that link you sent me is that all i need to follow to get CM10.1 on my device?
What i really need is pointing in the right direction to get CM10.1 on my rooted KFHD7 7.4.6.
Thanks
JK
Yes, just remember to follow the instructions I put in my post above before doing it.
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Okay i've removed the fire OS off my kindle and am running cyanogenmod 10.1, but would like to update to cyanogenmod 11 kitkat. But everytime I try to flash the rom through TWRP 2.6.0.0 I get a failed error. I understand it's recommended to use the most updated version of TWRP(2.6.3.1) but I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO UPDATE TO THAT VERSION now that I've erased the original OS and am running strictly android OS! (after I successfully erased the fire OS I deleted all the files i downloaded to save space) So now I can't remember how to get my device into bootloader mode to enable fastboot to install the updated version of TWRP.
BUT MY REAL QUESTION is do I even need an updated version of TWRP to move from CM 10 to CM 11???? My drivers are all correct for my current version and can add and move files fine through the USB connection it just fails every time I try to install CM 11.
I am performing a factory reset wipe before I attempt to flash the new ROM, but is there something else I'm missing or is the only way to flash CM 11 with TWRP 2.6.3.1?
Any help I can get on this is appreciated, I've searched for a hot minute and have found some posts saying updated versions of TWRP are preferred but nothing explaining how to install an updated version of TWRP after fire OS has been deleted. I'm sure it's something small and stupid I've been overlooking but after several hours I just need a fresh pair of eyes for help. Please and thank you to all that respond.
Simple really, download the twrp zip from here, and flash it from in twrp, and I believed after reading the changelog yes you will need it because it has full selinux support and I don't believe your version does, selinux is used on cm11.
Edit: also should mention after flashing the new recovery zip file to reboot the device into recovery again to load the new recovery up.
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stunts513 said:
Simple really, download the twrp zip from here, and flash it from in twrp, and I believed after reading the changelog yes you will need it because it has full selinux support and I don't believe your version does, selinux is used on cm11.
Edit: also should mention after flashing the new recovery zip file to reboot the device into recovery again to load the new recovery up.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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Ha I can't believe it was that simple, here I thought I had to re-run ADB and SDK on a previous version to make everything communicate but all I had to do was install the update through the current version. Thank you, I am currently running the set up on CM 11, you deserve a vacation, or at least a cuddle.