[Q] Kindle - Unable to enter TWRP - Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a Kindle Fire (Gen 1) that is on CM9 Android 4.0. Stats from About Tablet below. I am unable to boot into recovery. When I hold the power button and choose recovery it boots directly into CM9. When I shut it down and hit the power button I get the Kindle Fire logo and then after a blank screen for about 5 seconds immediately kicks into the CM9 splash screen.
I spoke with someone at the N2Aos support and they said this was the place to ask because neither of us could find anything in relation to this on this site or elsewhere. If there is any additional info I can provide please let me know
Thanks ahead of time for your help!!
Model number
Galaxy Nexus (not sure why it shows up as this)
Android Version 4.0.4
Kernel Version
3.0.21
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#17 SMP PREEMPT Mon Jun 25 16:45:04
CEST 2012
CPU
ARMv7Processor rev 3 (v7l)
Memory
426MB
CyanogenMod version
9.0.0-RC0-otter-UNOFFICIAL
Build Date
Fri Apr 13 12:53:02 CEST 2012
Build number
IMM76D

Just use kindle fire utility to install new twrp version
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sd_shadow said:
Just use kindle fire utility to install new twrp version
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Thanks Shadow. I gave that a shot but it looks like it can't find the device. I tried rebooting the Kindle while it's hooked up via USB (I get chimes when I disconnect or reboot the Kindle like the PC detects it). It is showing up as an Android phone. I can't seem to get past this point. I also tried deleting it in Device Manager (and deleting the driver) and reran the install_drivers.bat but no luck there either.
Thanks again for your help!
I tried to include a screen shot image but it looks like I need more posts to do so. Here is where it is sticking:
***********************************************
* Recovery Installer *
***********************************************
***********************************************
* WARNING *
***********************************************
Make sure to read each screen carefully!
Make sure to follow instructions given to you!
twrp.img has been found.
***********************************************
* NOTICE *
***********************************************
Installing TWRP...
If we get stuck here for awhile, power the kindle on and off a few times.
You should also check device manager for "kindle" If so, rerun the driver
installer that came packaged with KFU.
***********************************************
* Activating Fastboot (4002) *
***********************************************
Oops... something went wrong.
We are unable to locate your Kindle Fire.
Make sure it is plugged in and powered on.
< waiting for device >

another option
install twrp manager app,
if TWRP manager shows as Galaxy Nexus, don't use it, try Flashify

sd_shadow said:
if TWRP manager shows as Galaxy Nexus, don't use it
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This may be a dumb question but where in TWRP Manager would it show as a Galaxy Nexus? I went into Advanced > Install Recovery and the Device Name shows as otter.

Otter is kindle fire 1, should be good.
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sd_shadow said:
Otter is kindle fire 1, should be good.
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Sweet! So from inside TWRP Manager what is your suggestion to do?

Can I just Install the update-kindle-6.3_D01E_4019920.bin from inside there to return this back to stock?

mdamon said:
Can I just Install the update-kindle-6.3_D01E_4019920.bin from inside there to return this back to stock?
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no will need a older 2.2.2.1 Twrp to install stock kindle

Update:
TWRP Manager: I tried running the Install Recovery option. It downloads and says it flashed but it's still rebooting directly to CM9.
Flashify (for grins): Same issue using that same recovery.img file where it says it flashed successfully but when I choose reboot now it just goes from the Kindle Fire screen, 5 second delay on a blank screen and then into the CM9 splash load screen.

mdamon said:
Sweet! So from inside TWRP Manager what is your suggestion to do?
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TWRP Manager is not working for me either
try Flashify with
openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
and update-kindle-6.3_D01E_4019920.bin rename update.zip
place both on kindle's sd card
open Flashify>allow root access>recovery image>choose file>select>openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
flash recovery? select Yep!
Flashing
reboot now
press power button for boot menu
select recovery
once twrp boots
select install>update.zip>wipe cache and dalvik>reboot
should reboot to stock Kindle fire
it will not be rooted nor will Twrp installed.
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if that Twrp does not install try
this zip version zip-otter-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze(sd_shadow).zip
open flashify>zipfile>choose file>
flash file> Yep!
File Path>Use provided
Flash Complete>reboot now
allow cm to boot up
reboot
press power button for boot menu
select recovery
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may need to reboot twice with the zip version, I did anyways.

OK I tried the img file, rebooted, no blue screen to enter recovery.
Tried the zip file, rebooted into CM, rebooted again no blue screen. Rebooted again, no blue screen. Tried a third time and same thing. For whatever reason it just doesn't seem to want to take.
Sorry to be such a pain, I was really hoping this wouldn't require too much of anyone's time.

you don't get a blue screen, it's black with
Kindle (in white) Fire (in Blue) in the middle of screen
and press power button for boot menu (near power button)
when you press the power button it will cycle through 3 options
normal boot, recovery, reset boot mode
see FIRE FIRE FIRE on the Kindle Fire

Sorry I should have worded that differently. I only get the initial Kindle Fire screen with the orange fire, a blank screen for a few seconds then directly into CM9. I never get the blue Fire portion.

try installing FIREFIREFIRE 1.3 (u-boot.zip) with Flashify
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or
thread: Version 1.5 of FIREFIREFIRE
file:http://goo.im/devs/hashcode/otter/bootloader/flash-zip

Tried both versions of FIREFIREFIRE, same thing. No change in the color of Power light or the Fire icon.
When flashing the zip files I am leaving everything as default before hitting Yup!. Recover is set to TWRP or Philz and none of the Wipe options are checked. Is that correct?

mdamon said:
Tried both versions of FIREFIREFIRE, same thing. No change in the color of Power light or the Fire icon.
When flashing the zip files I am leaving everything as default before hitting Yup!. Recover is set to TWRP or Philz and none of the Wipe options are checked. Is that correct?
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First thing is you have to get the drivers to install..
Uninstall...re-install...try different drivers until you get it.
Then try it all again....if everything fails again try wiping the recovery partition...
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I was finally able to get it going.
I ran the Kindle Unbrick utility, no reason why but figured wth at this point. After running the "Other..." fix it was stuck at the Kindle Fire screen with the orange coloring. At this point I was able to run the Restore2Stock tool. After their support jumped on and fixed some partition issues it appears I am off and running. Thank you guys for all your help, especially you sc_shadow!

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[Q] Unable to view internal storage

After deciding to put my Kindle Fire HD to use as something other than a .cbr reader I rooted my Kindle and tried to flash it. (sorry if I'm using the wrong terms I'm a noob) I was able to root it. After following the guide I was using further and enter a bunch of stuff into the command prompt and having to reboot again I got stuck on the KindleFire start up screen with a blue "Fire". I can access the TWRP menu by holding the Vol. Up button but my Kindle isn't appearing on my computer so I can't copy the CM10.1 custom ROM to install it.
I believe that all I need to do is somehow copy the CM10.1 custom ROM file to my Kindle but I can't figure out a way to do it. I'm running Win 7 on one machine and Vista on another and the drivers successfully installed on both so I'm not sure what the problem is. Any help is appreciated.
melloncollie said:
After deciding to put my Kindle Fire HD to use as something other than a .cbr reader I rooted my Kindle and tried to flash it. (sorry if I'm using the wrong terms I'm a noob) I was able to root it. After following the guide I was using further and enter a bunch of stuff into the command prompt and having to reboot again I got stuck on the KindleFire start up screen with a blue "Fire". I can access the TWRP menu by holding the Vol. Up button but my Kindle isn't appearing on my computer so I can't copy the CM10.1 custom ROM to install it.
I believe that all I need to do is somehow copy the CM10.1 custom ROM file to my Kindle but I can't figure out a way to do it. I'm running Win 7 on one machine and Vista on another and the drivers successfully installed on both so I'm not sure what the problem is. Any help is appreciated.
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At the main screen of TWRP, tap Mounts, next, make sure there is ONLY an X next to sdcard. Tap Mount. Your kindle will now appear as visible on your computer. Transfer the ROM and the correct version of gapps to the root of your internal storage. Once it is done transferring, unmount sdcard. Go back to the main screen of TWRP. Tap wipe. Do a factory reset (wipe data) and wipe dalvik cache and cache. Back at the main screen tap install, find the ROM and select it. Wait while it flashes the ROM then go back into install and flash gapps.
Wipe dalvik again and then reboot. You should be all set with a nice working kindle
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[Q] recovery kindel fire without recovery

hello! I have a Kindel Fire 1 with version 6.3.2. I tried to put android 4.2.2 but I did not recovery or backup from Kindel version. I installed TWRP with the help of Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 and to install android 4.2.2 gave me error No MD5 file found. What can I do now because I have no recovery and no does not boot into TWRP. Any help is welcome.
Thank you!
can sameone help me?
androady said:
can sameone help me?
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Perhaps if you could explain the situation a little better, you may get an appropriate response.
You claim to have TWRP recovery installed, but then you say you "have no recovery". Contradictory statements like this generally scare people away because it's a strong indication of how the rest of the conversation will go.
After I installed TWRP, I made ​​no backup but I went straight to install android after I gave WIPE the system. when you have given to install android, I came No MD5 file found. I did shut down and startup option not appears normal boot, recovery and reset boot mode. Kindel go now that android but because of the error "No MD5 file found" has many functions blocate.Don't volume goes, auto rotate screen etc.What can I do in this situation?
androady said:
After I installed TWRP, I made ​​no backup but I went straight to install android after I gave WIPE the system. when you have given to install android, I came No MD5 file found. I did shut down and startup option not appears normal boot, recovery and reset boot mode. Kindel go now that android but because of the error "No MD5 file found" has many functions blocate.Don't volume goes, auto rotate screen etc.What can I do in this situation?
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Upon starting the device, hold the power button until "Recovery" is selected at the bottom. Does the device boot into recovery (TWRP)?
soupmagnet said:
Upon starting the device, hold the power button until "Recovery" is selected at the bottom. Does the device boot into recovery (TWRP)?
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Here's the problem, no option appears normal boot, recovery and reset boot mode even if you hold down the power button. I go directly into android.
androady said:
Here's the problem, no option appears normal boot, recovery and reset boot mode even if you hold down the power button. I go directly into android.
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How can I install another android or Kindel Fire? Kindle Fire Utility does not recognize him.
androady said:
hello! I have a Kindel Fire 1 with version 6.3.2. I tried to put android 4.2.2 but I did not recovery or backup from Kindel version. I installed TWRP with the help of Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 and to install android 4.2.2 gave me error No MD5 file found. What can I do now because I have no recovery and no does not boot into TWRP. Any help is welcome.
Thank you!
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You may have to send it to amazon repair center to reinstall back the original OS.
mike.mille said:
You may have to send it to amazon repair center to reinstall back the original OS.
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I think there is another way than amazon service.

[Q] A real brick? Can not mount system

Hello all -
I have been toying with this gen 1 (maybe 2... not sure) off and on for about half a year now.
The device used to work great and was running stock OS. One day it just gave up the ghost. My daughter was using it and it would not start up into the OS. When starting the device, it would load the yellow Kindle Fire screen and just hang indefinitely.
Using a factory USB cable, I was able to use KFU and get TWRP loaded.
Within TWRP I can see the SD card (contains ".android" and "TWRP" folders) and even load files from the PC to the SD card.
When I go up levels, I can see what I think to be the OS directories, but none of them seem to contain any files.
One of the folders is named 'system' so I have a good feeling this is the OS.
However, I am not able to mount the system nor the data partitions within TWRP.
On my PC I can explore the device and I can see the SDcard perfectly fine, but no system or data.
What I would like to do is just reload the stock OS back on.
I have loaded the latest Amazon update to the SD card and tried to install it.
Near instantly, the TWRP screen says that it can't find directories and it fails/stops.
I have tried every button in TWRP for fixing permissions, wiped system, cache, etc. (everything cleared), resetting everything etc etc.
To no avail, I still can't get the system to mount.
I do encounter an error when fixing permissions as it fails every time. It says it can't fix permissions and wants me to try again after booting a ROM. (whatever that means?).
.
I have also tried using adb shell to force the device to reboot into fastload and then load the OS update.
I was able to get the latest TWRP loaded this way, but could not get the OS to go.... again, it can't find the directories.
Currently, when I start up the device I get a blue logo screen and can get into TWRP. If I go to boot normally, it continues to the stock yellow logo, dims, and freezes.
Try my http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53650481
[2014][Pre-Rooted][Stock]System Version 6.3.3-Original Kindle Fire Only
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JamesShall said:
Hello all -
I have been toying with this gen 1 (maybe 2... not sure) off and on for about half a year now.
The device used to work great and was running stock OS. One day it just gave up the ghost. My daughter was using it and it would not start up into the OS. When starting the device, it would load the yellow Kindle Fire screen and just hang indefinitely.
Using a factory USB cable, I was able to use KFU and get TWRP loaded.
Within TWRP I can see the SD card (contains ".android" and "TWRP" folders) and even load files from the PC to the SD card.
When I go up levels, I can see what I think to be the OS directories, but none of them seem to contain any files.
One of the folders is named 'system' so I have a good feeling this is the OS.
However, I am not able to mount the system nor the data partitions within TWRP.
On my PC I can explore the device and I can see the SDcard perfectly fine, but no system or data.
What I would like to do is just reload the stock OS back on.
I have loaded the latest Amazon update to the SD card and tried to install it.
Near instantly, the TWRP screen says that it can't find directories and it fails/stops.
I have tried every button in TWRP for fixing permissions, wiped system, cache, etc. (everything cleared), resetting everything etc etc.
To no avail, I still can't get the system to mount.
I do encounter an error when fixing permissions as it fails every time. It says it can't fix permissions and wants me to try again after booting a ROM. (whatever that means?).
.
I have also tried using adb shell to force the device to reboot into fastload and then load the OS update.
I was able to get the latest TWRP loaded this way, but could not get the OS to go.... again, it can't find the directories.
Currently, when I start up the device I get a blue logo screen and can get into TWRP. If I go to boot normally, it continues to the stock yellow logo, dims, and freezes.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949372
Also I dont think mounting system and data to pc from recovery actually works. Just drop a Rom on to your sdcard do a full wipe and flash it. Before you reboot select mount you dont have to be connected to pc make sure there are no checks in the boxes of system and data if so uncheck them then select reboot system.
Thepooch said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949372
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I give this a try. I wasn't able to do the first part with resetting the partition tables so wend to where it gets set it into recovery mode and moved on.
Everything worked from adb shell.
I went back to the KF, mounted the SD card.
Downloaded a new update for the KF from Amazon and renamed it from bin to zip.
Copied it to the KF SDcard. Verified the KF was in bootmode 5000 and tried to install.
No dice - errors.
I tried downloading the update through KFU. Pushing that update through ADB to the SDcard. TWRP factory reset and tried install.
No dice - errors.
Skips MD5 check.and then rattles this out:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "blaze" | |
E:unknown command [err_string]
getprop("ro.product.device") == "blaze" | |
E: unknown command [err_string]
E:Error executing updated binary in zip '/sdcard/update.zip'
If it's a kindle fire 2, it maybe bricked.
How is it listed in device manager?
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if it is a kindle Fire 1, TRWP 2.2.2.1 or lower is needed to install a stock update.zip
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just try my [2014][Pre-Rooted][Stock]System Version 6.3.3-Original Kindle Fire Only
with the twrp you have.
download update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip
mount>sd card>check sd card>mount usb
copy update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip to sd card
unmount sdcard
select install> select update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip >swipe to confirm
wipe cache>back>reboot
JamesShall said:
I give this a try. I wasn't able to do the first part with resetting the partition tables so wend to where it gets set it into recovery mode and moved on.
Everything worked from adb shell.
I went back to the KF, mounted the SD card.
Downloaded a new update for the KF from Amazon and renamed it from bin to zip.
Copied it to the KF SDcard. Verified the KF was in bootmode 5000 and tried to install.
No dice - errors.
I tried downloading the update through KFU. Pushing that update through ADB to the SDcard. TWRP factory reset and tried install.
No dice - errors.
Skips MD5 check.and then rattles this out:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "blaze" | |
E:unknown command [err_string]
getprop("ro.product.device") == "blaze" | |
E: unknown command [err_string]
E:Error executing updated binary in zip '/sdcard/update.zip'
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Your error is due to the fact that your trying to flash blaze with an otter recovery it's totally normal new recoveries don't like old updater scripts.
The updater script in sd_shadow 's zip is modified to avoid that error. When flashing stock use cannibal open touch recovery it will not give you this error just make sure you wipe cache, dalvik, data and system prior to flashing update.zip. It's not a good idea anyway wipes your recovery and bootloader anyway, I would choose to keep those intact.
sd_shadow said:
Try my http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53650481
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So I've tried this 3 times now with no luck.
The first time I tried, I got through the TWRP text saying it was doing some stuff, doing more stuff, thanks to 2 people.
Then it went to the Teamwin screen and every few seconds that screen would blink. Eventually the screen went to sleep and pressed the power button once and the teamwin screen was still there.... so I left it alone for about 5 minutes.
After waiting, I held down the power button and restarted the KF.
Round 2.
Wiped everything and sent over a new copy of the ROM.
This time it got to the teamwin screen and after about 30 seconds of blinking, it went black - completely off. Seconds later the blinking teamwin screen came back in all of it's glory. After more blinking, the screen turned black, not off because pixels were still lit up, but black. Power button was blinking red very slowly. Waited... waited... held down the power button and restarted. Still operated with no OS booting up.
Round 3 - exactly like round 1.
Round 4 - Everything the same, but this time I noticed the lit black screen turned off and came back on. Then it just stays lit.... no power button color either.
OK back to how is it listed in device manager?
What version of twrp?
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sd_shadow said:
OK back to how is it listed in device manager?
What version of twrp?
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Device Manger has it listed as 'Android Phone' > 'Android Composite ADB Interface'
TWRP is 2.7.1.0 as your install instructions ask for (was 2.6.something-something before)
Are you verifying md5 checksums after downloading files?
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When you enter recovery go to setting disable screen timeout that will save you some hassle.
sd_shadow said:
Are you verifying md5 checksums after downloading files?
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I did for TWRP
"d9020f2d50985683cdf10693c8ac5dc9"
Matched!
Thepooch said:
When you enter recovery go to setting disable screen timeout that will save you some hassle.
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Thanks - I had the slider adjusted, but totally overlooked the button for disable.
I downloaded COT
Cannibal Open Touch Recovery 2.1.3
for 600 X 1024.
I found the recovery and boot img files it needs from an unpacked update.
Does it really need CWM installed? Or will TWRP get the job done?
JamesShall said:
Thanks - I had the slider adjusted, but totally overlooked the button for disable.
I downloaded COT
Cannibal Open Touch Recovery 2.1.3
for 600 X 1024.
I found the recovery and boot img files it needs from an unpacked update.
Does it really need CWM installed? Or will TWRP get the job done?
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I'm pretty sure that is not the COTR you want.
JamesShall said:
Thanks - I had the slider adjusted, but totally overlooked the button for disable.
I downloaded COT
Cannibal Open Touch Recovery 2.1.3
for 600 X 1024.
I found the recovery and boot img files it needs from an unpacked update.
Does it really need CWM installed? Or will TWRP get the job done?
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If your gonna flash update.zip make sure it's not update.zip.zip cotr will flash it wipe everything except your sdcard first. If your gonna flash sd_shadow zip the twrp you are using will work.
This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025793 Use kfu to download it fast boot to install or just select reboot bootloader and use kfu to send it.
download cotr.img for kindle fire 1 http://d-h.st/XWy
verify md5
reboot to bootloader
in command prompt
fastboot flash recovery cotr.img
fastboot reboot
sd_shadow said:
download cotr.img for kindle fire 1 http://d-h.st/XWy
verify md5
reboot to bootloader
in command prompt
fastboot flash recovery cotr.img
fastboot reboot
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Thanks! Got it on there. I tried it from KFU, but it didn't take. The img you provided worked!
That link for COT wasn't COTR and I got absolutely nowhere with it. Waste of time.
JamesShall said:
Thanks! Got it on there. I tried it from KFU, but it didn't take.
I believe that the link KFU used is dead.
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The img you provided worked!
That link for COT wasn't COTR and I got absolutely nowhere with it. Waste of time.
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Great
For the future i made a zip version of COTR that can b installed from TWRP zip-Cannibal-Open-Touch-Recovery-2.1.zip and I verified that my update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip installs correctlly in COTR also.
sd_shadow said:
Great
For the future i made a zip version of COTR that can b installed from TWRP zip-Cannibal-Open-Touch-Recovery-2.1.zip and I verified that my update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip installs correctlly in COTR also.
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Well...
windows no longer allows me to look at the SD card after changing over to COTR.
Same goes with KFU and ADB devices.
I verified the driver and SDK files are still edited correctly.
Device manager still sees when the KF is attached and I get the sound of connect and disconnecting from Windows.
In storage management I have tried everything.
So, I can't send over another 'update.zip' of Amazon image.
I still have the prerooted 6.3.3.zip on the SD - so I tried to install it.
COTR has a status bar fr the installation.
When it gets about 1/4 of the way, it errors saying it can't find some signatures. I get the option to continue anyway so I go ahead.
does stuff.
does more stuff.
- takes a long nap
Thanks 2 people.
- status bar goes to about 3/4 of the way and.... stops doing anything.
Round 2!
Same thing, but this time it made it. Install complete!
Only thing different is that I unplugged from the PC while it was taking it's nap after doing more stuff.
KF is now looking for a WiFi network.
THANK YOU BOTH FOR THE HELP!!!! :good::good::good:

Kindle Fire rebooting - trying to go back to stock with TWRP

My Kindle fire kept shutting down and rebooting so I am trying to erase and go back to stock with the latest Kindle Fire update.
I have TWRP v2.5.0.0 installed and downloaded the kindle fire update from the Amazon website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200790620
I renamed the file to update.zip and placed on the kindle fire via USB port. I get "error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/update.zip' . I made sure there were no hidden extensions on the update.zip when I renamed the Amazon update bin file.
what should I try next? I did a 'factor reset' from TWRP and it will no longer boot into the Kindle OS (which is fine as it rebooting all the time automatically anyways). However, I can not flash the Amazon rom to get working again.
Can anyone please help? I have spent many hours with no success so far.
Thank you
eebuckeye said:
My Kindle fire kept shutting down and rebooting so I am trying to erase and go back to stock with the latest Kindle Fire update.
I have TWRP v2.5.0.0 installed and downloaded the kindle fire update from the Amazon website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200790620
I renamed the file to update.zip and placed on the kindle fire via USB port. I get "error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/update.zip' . I made sure there were no hidden extensions on the update.zip when I renamed the Amazon update bin file.
what should I try next? I did a 'factor reset' from TWRP and it will no longer boot into the Kindle OS (which is fine as it rebooting all the time automatically anyways). However, I can not flash the Amazon rom to get working again.
Can anyone please help? I have spent many hours with no success so far.
Thank you
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Let me understand this it loads to the system momentarily then crashes and reboots or never makes it to system boot?
If it makes it to system boot race the device as fast as you can to factory reset and reset it if it never boots to system for even 20 seconds or so you need a factory cable http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693 post #9. in order to install TWRP and fff again .
Once in recovery you will do a factory reset and wipe everything except your sdcard prior to flashing stock. At that point you are better off flashing prerooted stock there is a new 6.3.3 available.
Thepooch said:
Let me understand this it loads to the system momentarily then crashes and reboots or never makes it to system boot?
If it makes it to system boot race the device as fast as you can to factory reset and reset it if it never boots to system for even 20 seconds or so you need a factory cable http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693 post #9. in order to install TWRP and fff again .
Once in recovery you will do a factory reset and wipe everything except your sdcard prior to flashing stock. At that point you are better off flashing prerooted stock there is a new 6.3.3 available.
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I can no longer boot to the Amazon Kindle OS because I used 'factory reset' in TWRP 2.5 which appears to have erased it. If there is a way to restore from this point please let me know.
I can still boot fine to TWRP so I should be able to work with it still, correct? I installed the Android SDK and use 'adb devices' which says:
Lists of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF recovery
If TWRP would use my bin file that I changed to update.zip then I think I could reinstall the factory image with no problem.
What other things can I try?
Thanks!
eebuckeye said:
I can no longer boot to the Amazon Kindle OS because I used 'factory reset' in TWRP 2.5 which appears to have erased it. If there is a way to restore from this point please let me know.
I can still boot fine to TWRP so I should be able to work with it still, correct? I installed the Android SDK and use 'adb devices' which says:
Lists of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF recovery
If TWRP would use my bin file that I changed to update.zip then I think I could reinstall the factory image with no problem.
What other things can I try?
Thanks!
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Since adb works use adb to push another Rom to the device. Look at general section kinfaun's Kindle Fire for beginners and how to flash a ROM if not in awhile I will help you push one to the device.
eebuckeye said:
My Kindle fire kept shutting down and rebooting so I am trying to erase and go back to stock with the latest Kindle Fire update.
I have TWRP v2.5.0.0 installed and downloaded the kindle fire update from the Amazon website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200790620
I renamed the file to update.zip and placed on the kindle fire via USB port. I get "error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/update.zip' . I made sure there were no hidden extensions on the update.zip when I renamed the Amazon update bin file.
what should I try next? I did a 'factor reset' from TWRP and it will no longer boot into the Kindle OS (which is fine as it rebooting all the time automatically anyways). However, I can not flash the Amazon rom to get working again.
Can anyone please help? I have spent many hours with no success so far.
Thank you
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you need TWRP 2.2.2.1 or lower to install an unmodified Stock update.zip
but you can install my [2014][Pre-Rooted][Stock]System Version 6.3.3-Original Kindle Fire Only
just download to pc> connect kindle to pc>
in TWRP select mount>check sd card>select mount usb
copy preroot.6.3.3.zip to sd card folder
unmount sd card>select install
When you go to mount make sure system and Data have no checks in the box either.
Holy crap that worked!!! Very easy!!
Thank you very much!!
eebuckeye said:
Holy crap that worked!!! Very easy!!
Thank you very much!!
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Your out of the woods stay there make a backup for emergency recovery.
eebuckeye said:
Holy crap that worked!!! Very easy!!
Thank you very much!!
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Great, glad it worked.
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I did a factory reset too, as I was interested in going back to stock. Now mine won't boot to Kindle OS, just to TWRP. I tried the 6.3.3 pre-rooted and Modaco, but it still won't boot. Seems like a similar issue but I can't figure it out. I appreciate any help!
gherman222 said:
I did a factory reset too, as I was interested in going back to stock. Now mine won't boot to Kindle OS, just to TWRP. I tried the 6.3.3 pre-rooted and Modaco, but it still won't boot. Seems like a similar issue but I can't figure it out. I appreciate any help!
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Which twrp and bootloader?
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sd_shadow said:
Which twrp and bootloader?
Sent from my Amazon OtterX using Tapatalk
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My guess is otterx or old.

[Q] Help w rooted? kindle fire 1st gen

I am a non developer (Read older woman and have never rooted however a couple years ago I bought 1st gen kindle fire running Cryogen mod. All went well until I decided to give away kindle and wanted to remove personal data.
after reading as much as I can I stumbled in here and found this on my kindle after repeatedly trying to re boot:
CWM- Based Recovery v5.0.2.7 Full (by DooMLoRD)
Amazon Kindle Fire : v01-FINAL : TouchEdition by team UtterChaos
-reboot options
-install zip from sd card
-apply/sdcard/update.zip
-factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-backup and restore
-mounts and storage
-advanced
-power off
*******Go Back***********
Then it says more about Build:
CWM-Based Recovery V5.0.2.7 FULL (by DooMLoRD)
Built on:
Thu March 8 00:30:48 1st 2012
date time info then :
Current Kernel:
2.6.35.7+Lite
Ihave pressed several of those options and wanted to reset to original kindle functions but when it goes to boot the page says:
Kindle Fire (the fire is blue)
the bottom of the page says press power button to boot
it gives choices of:
Normal boot
Recovery
and reset boot mode
I have tried all of the above with no results I am obviously in over my head. I am patient and will try to follow any directions to the letter that I am given.
I appreciate your help and attention I hope I have given the information needed Thank you Very much
Chrysanne said:
I am a non developer (Read older woman and have never rooted however a couple years ago I bought 1st gen kindle fire running Cryogen mod. All went well until I decided to give away kindle and wanted to remove personal data.
after reading as much as I can I stumbled in here and found this on my kindle after repeatedly trying to re boot:
CWM- Based Recovery v5.0.2.7 Full (by DooMLoRD)
Amazon Kindle Fire : v01-FINAL : TouchEdition by team UtterChaos
-reboot options
-install zip from sd card
-apply/sdcard/update.zip
-factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-backup and restore
-mounts and storage
-advanced
-power off
*******Go Back***********
Then it says more about Build:
CWM-Based Recovery V5.0.2.7 FULL (by DooMLoRD)
Built on:
Thu March 8 00:30:48 1st 2012
date time info then :
Current Kernel:
2.6.35.7+Lite
Ihave pressed several of those options and wanted to reset to original kindle functions but when it goes to boot the page says:
Kindle Fire (the fire is blue)
the bottom of the page says press power button to boot
it gives choices of:
Normal boot
Recovery
and reset boot mode
I have tried all of the above with no results I am obviously in over my head. I am patient and will try to follow any directions to the letter that I am given.
I appreciate your help and attention I hope I have given the information needed Thank you Very much
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When you see options Normal boot, Recovery , and reset boot mode, that is the Bootloader
first could try selecting normal boot, just press and hold power button to scroll through boot menu options, release when normal boot is highlighted.
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If normal boot does not work, try selecting reset boot mode
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If that does not work, and it's bootlooping (just says kindle fire over and over)
press power button till it powers off, release button and then power back on.
Select Recovery option
CWM- Based Recovery v5.0.2.7 Full (by DooMLoRD) is a older custom recovery, but should be fine.
I haven't used this version much so wording may not be quite right.
select factory reset, and confirm yes is asked, when reset is done, select reboot (may need to select home first)
Thank you for the quick response.
The device verified that it did factory reset.
In the programming page:
I now see in re boot Options are:
-reboot system now
-reboot into recovery
-reboot into fast boot mode
First I tried selecting reboot system now with the power switch as you suggested. it just keeps going to Kindle Fire (Fire is in blue)saying booting... and going back to Kindle Fire.
I closed and re opened.
Next I tried reset boot mode. (from the Kindle page)
it also returned back to the Kindle Fire page with reboot options on the bottom of page
Normal boot
Recovery
reset boot mode
I went back to reset boot mode and tried fast reboot and it seems to also take me back to the Kindle Fire page . Is this a boot loop?
thank you again
Chrysanne said:
I went back to reset boot mode and tried fast reboot and it seems to also take me back to the Kindle Fire page . Is this a boot loop?
thank you again
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Yes, it's bootlooping or just won't boot.
power off kindle, connect to wall charger and see if it will charge,
you don't want battery to get too low or you will have a real problem.
If it will not boot to charge mode, try CWM recovery , it may charge in that mode or at least report battery status
I would
Download my pre root 6.3.3 stock rom update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip
verify MD5: b4dda6ea38ad0748a7b4639ca6da95c4 see https://sites.google.com/site/sdshadowscollection/home/hash-checksums
Install Kindle Fire Drivers with Kindle Fire Utility
extract files from Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9.zip, close zip, open kindle fire utility folder, run install.drivers.bat
reboot PC
connect kindle fire to pc, boot to recovery, select mounts and storage, check sd card, and select usb mount
you should get a pop up on PC about a storage device, select open, and copy update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip to kindle
select unmount on kindle, then install zip from sd card, select update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip, when install is complete , select reboot (reboot system now)

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