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TWRP loop and KFU problems

I just got a Kindle Fire from a relative that wanted root access, and have performed several in the past without incident. When I was trying to use KFU to root with Superuser ("#2 option"), I accidentally bumped my booby-trapped keyboard's sleep mode button which shut off the monitor. When I turned it back on, I didn't realize my wifi disconnected and I entered option #2 to root (I'm not even sure internet access is relevant to the process). I immediately got errors which caused my Kindle Fire to get stuck at the splash screen. Using KFU, I changed the boot back to normal with option #1. Upon resuming root w/ superuser (that is, after selecting #2), it started rebooting and whatnot but got hung up at a point. KFU says "Attempt to remove root checker. / mv: can't rename 'system/bin/check_rooted': No such file or directory. / Please wait..." and never finishes. Meanwhile, my Kindle is stuck on the TWRP screen with Install, backup, etc. and won't move past. I have never experienced this screen before with the other roots that I have done; it just moves right into normal display after KFU does it's thing. Being the self-proclaimed techy that I erroneously think I am, I rolled up my sleeves and immediately googled a bootloop fix that seemed to be common with TWRP (command prompt > "adb shell" > changing boot to 4000), but I couldn't get the results the original poster got (I switched my environmental variables to allow for it, but still nothing). Against my better judgement, I will include that I got TWRP to let me into normal Kindle Fire operations and I factory reset it (which is fine, because it was factory to begin with) but TWRP is still showing up. I would have just played it safe and handed it back to my relative without root, but I'm not sure they could get past TWRP boot, and I wouldn't even want to do that to them if it was unavoidable. I have included everything I think was relevant to my troubles, and would be greatly appreciative if someone can glean from what I've done my level of understanding and guide me through this BS. A routine magic trick that I share with my less-tech-savvy family and friends has turned into a headache. To be clear, my question is how do I either A) get rid of TWRP (which seems like taboo from what I've read so far), or B) get back to a condition where I can start the whole rooting process over without interruptions, as I feel that is why I am in this mess. The goal is to get the Kindle Fire to a point where all my relative has to do is turn it on and go (no TWRP screens, bootloops, etc.) I can handle what follows after KFU rooting (namely, installing google market.....nothing like CM7 and the like.) Thank you.:good:

Whewww that a lot k well your best bet is to flash fff in twrp from this link only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375 by simply mounting the sdcard and transferring fff to it and flashing then power off get back into recovery by pressing the button a few times when you see the white kindle blue fire logo select recovery then mount SD again and transfer this rom in zip form of course http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not the alt version that's for dual boot then wipe factory reset , wipe cache , wipe dalvik , wipe system then return to home screen of twrp select install flash rom when done reboot then system if prompted that's it.. wait for boot pass off the beautifully rooted kindle fire to your family member..
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Google android market will be located in apps no more tampering needed modaco is nothing but rooted stock with Google play

Yeah, sorry. I just wanted to be complete, and I wasn't sure how much information would end up being useful. I'll let you know how it goes, and thanks for the reply!

Try this...
Acquire FireFireFire 1.4.zip and transfer it to your sdcard. Boot into twrp and install FireFireFire1.4.zip. Search the FFF thread for information on how to use it. I think that will either fix most of your problems or set it up to fix them easily
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Thepooch said:
Whewww that a lot k well your best bet is to flash fff in twrp from this link only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375 by simply mounting the sdcard and transferring fff to it and flashing then power off get back into recovery by pressing the button a few times when you see the white kindle blue fire logo select recovery then mount SD again and transfer this rom in zip form of course http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not the alt version that's for dual boot then wipe factory reset , wipe cache , wipe dalvik , wipe system then return to home screen of twrp select install flash rom when done reboot then system if prompted that's it.. wait for boot pass off the beautifully rooted kindle fire to your family member..
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Google android market will be located in apps no more tampering needed modaco is nothing but rooted stock with Google play
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At the risk of coming off ignorant, I am going to clarify what I need to do so I don't dig my hole even deeper. Please excuse me
I used the first link to download FFF. It came with the folders "cache" and "META-INF" and the single file "padfile". I assume mounting the SD card needs to be done through the TWRP screen, or do you mean on the Kindle Fire itself? Which part of the FFF download needs to be transferred to the SD card; the contents of "cache" or "META-INF", the padfile, or all of it? Do I just drop it onto the SD card, or does it have to be put somewhere special?
I understand how to get into Recovery mode on TWRP, and I will again assume that I need to mount the sd card in TWRP. What contents from the second link (Modaco) do I need to put on sd card, and where (if somewhere special)? It downloaded as a .zip, so should I just leave it that way and drop it onto the sd card?
I saw on TWRP where to wipe everything you mentioned, so I think I got it covered there. Also how to install flash rom.
You mentioned that Modaco already has google play, so I am going to also assume that this will conclude the fix, unless something unexpected pops up. I will try to work through your suggestion, but if you can let me know if any of my understanding is incorrect, I would be very much obliged!
I see that the SD mounting will probably come from within TWRP itself, since I will need to use "Install" for the rom flash, but I am still confused as to how to transfer it over and where it needs to go inside of SD card if there are any special rules for it.

Do not unzip the file! Place the .zip file on your sdcard as is and install it with twrp as you would a rom...no wipes
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Do not unzip the file! Place the .zip file on your sdcard as is and install it with twrp as you would a rom...no wipes
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Are you referring to your own suggestion soupmagnet, or my question about what to do with the FFF or Modaco .zip? If it's a reply to my question, should I just leave both of them zipped, or just the Modaco one, or what? How do I place them on my SD card for that matter? Through TWRP (which I don't think I know how to do) or onto the Kindle Fire directory on My Computer? I've never installed anything with TWRP; in the past, I've never had to use the screen that I'm seeing now ;p Should I not use any wipes as the first reply suggested? I am confusing myself at this point.

fff you flash in zip form you don't unzip it no wipes needed a rom you wipe prior and then flash in zip form as well

I am seeing on the Modaco website that wipe is not required.

Not for you ... you must wipe...

Thepooch said:
Whewww that a lot k well your best bet is to flash fff in twrp from this link only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375 by simply mounting the sdcard and transferring fff to it and flashing then power off get back into recovery by pressing the button a few times when you see the white kindle blue fire logo select recovery then mount SD again and transfer this rom in zip form of course http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 not the alt version that's for dual boot then wipe factory reset , wipe cache , wipe dalvik , wipe system then return to home screen of twrp select install flash rom when done reboot then system if prompted that's it.. wait for boot pass off the beautifully rooted kindle fire to your family member..
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Google android market will be located in apps no more tampering needed modaco is nothing but rooted stock with Google play
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This is what I'm about to do as succinct as I can be (as per Thepooch's instructions):
1. Download FFF from the first link. Keep it .zip
2. Transfer FFF by mounting SD within TWRP menu.
3. Flash fff
4. Power off.
5. Enter Recovery TWRP.
6. Mount SD again, then transfer .zip Modaco (not the alt version)
7. Wipe factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe system.
8. Install Modaco rom
9. Reboot
10. Give to family member and refuse all other requests

Flash fff before powering off.. flash fff before powering off or rebooting guess that better

Crap we made it to thread page 2. I really didn't mean to make this harder than it had to be, I just wanted to be sure of what needed to be done. Thanks again gents for all the input

Mmm, incredible Everything appears to be in order. No TWRP screen and Google Play is included. Thank you so much for the fix. Not completely sure what went wrong, but glad you knew how to get around it. Omne ignotum pro magnifico!
Solved.:highfive:

OK now try to access recovery again to make sure the bootloader works as it should
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Also now create a backup something you could not do before because I believe the system was broken

Entered recovery without any problems. Created a backup, as well. Every boot since has gone straight to Kindle Fire; no TWRP menu Excellent, because it would have been a pain to explain that whole process to my relative. Great stuff!

Glad it worked everyone's happy no harm done

Help!
Hi, I am hoping someone can help me. I came across this thread because I was having and identical problem, but unfortunately, I am not having the same result. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. These are the steps I carried out based on what I got from this thread.
1. Downloaded fff-u-boot_v1.4a and Gr9.2-update-modacocustomrom-kindlefire-unsigned-MD5 zip, placed it on the root of the SD card
2. In TWRP, I entered install and selected the zip.
3. From that screen I hit reboot.
4. I went to Reboot->Recovery
5. Wiped factory reset, cache, dalvik, system.
6. Installed Gr9.2-update-modacocustomrom-kindlefire-unsigned-MD5-569fe6550cfcfba68dabc3d088324a46.zip file
8. Rebooted...
But after all this it went right back into TWRP. I am sure I am just missing something obvious, please help.

WasabiPeanut said:
Hi, I am hoping someone can help me. I came across this thread because I was having and identical problem, but unfortunately, I am not having the same result. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. These are the steps I carried out based on what I got from this thread.
1. Downloaded fff-u-boot_v1.4a and Gr9.2-update-modacocustomrom-kindlefire-unsigned-MD5 zip, placed it on the root of the SD card
2. In TWRP, I entered install and selected the zip.
3. From that screen I hit reboot.
4. I went to Reboot->Recovery
5. Wiped factory reset, cache, dalvik, system.
6. Installed Gr9.2-update-modacocustomrom-kindlefire-unsigned-MD5-569fe6550cfcfba68dabc3d088324a46.zip file
8. Rebooted...
But after all this it went right back into TWRP. I am sure I am just missing something obvious, please help.
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You almost got it. When you install a ROM and want to boot to it from recovery, select "reboot system". You can still change your bootmode on the fly with FFF1.4 by holding the power button when you see the Kindle Fire logo until you see the boot options appear at the bottom.

Help this noob please

Ok, so I'm very new to rooting, Custom Firmware, all of it. I decided to try to root my Kindle Fire. I got CyanogenMod on it, but now it won't connect to the computer. I want to get it back to the normal Kindle Fire OS. Please Help!

ActorfromMI said:
Ok, so I'm very new to rooting, Custom Firmware, all of it. I decided to try to root my Kindle Fire. I got CyanogenMod on it, but now it won't connect to the computer. I want to get it back to the normal Kindle Fire OS. Please Help!
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Hello there! First a warning, this method will remove root access FFF and TWRP (Everything) so if you don't want that, this is not the method for you.
First you want to download the stock kindle rom http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_navbox_kspot_fireupdate?nodeId=200790620
And then just follow the steps on this post from another XDA member - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399072
And you should be good
EDIT - Wait do you mean you can't connect to computer with a usb, or internet or what?

JakeReis said:
Hello there! First a warning, this method will remove root access FFF and TWRP (Everything) so if you don't want that, this is not the method for you.
First you want to download the stock kindle rom http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_navbox_kspot_fireupdate?nodeId=200790620
And then just follow the steps on this post from another XDA member - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399072
And you should be good
EDIT - Wait do you mean you can't connect to computer with a usb, or internet or what?
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I cannot connect my kindle to the computer via usb. I tried downloading the stock rom to the kindle itself, and TWRP cant find it.

ActorfromMI said:
I cannot connect my kindle to the computer via usb. I tried downloading the stock rom to the kindle itself, and TWRP cant find it.
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Ok thanks. Just to clarify, roms should be still zipped (so file extension should be .zip) and placed in the main SD card directory. So if your browser is downloading it to another place you should probably move it.

JakeReis said:
Ok thanks. Just to clarify, roms should be still zipped (so file extension should be .zip) and placed in the main SD card directory. So if your browser is downloading it to another place you should probably move it.
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so how do i do this from the kindle alone?

ActorfromMI said:
so how do i do this from the kindle alone?
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Step 1) Download ROM from link provided.
Step 2) Download a file manager like ES file Manager, although if you are on CM you should have one already.
Step 3) Use the File Manager to move the file from download to your root of the sdcard, which is /storage/sdcard/
Step 4) Make sure its zip file. Sometimes you may download a bin file, and it won't work. Rename to .zip if its a .bin
Step 5) Go to TWRP and first wipe System, Data, Dalvik and Cache ONLY. Install the the zip file.
Step 6) Reboot
It may take 1-3 Minutes before you enter the Original OS, please note that you WILL LOSE ROOT, FFF, TWRP.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 4

404-Not Found said:
Step 1) Download ROM from link provided.
Step 2) Download a file manager like ES file Manager, although if you are on CM you should have one already.
Step 3) Use the File Manager to move the file from download to your root of the sdcard, which is /storage/sdcard/
Step 4) Make sure its zip file. Sometimes you may download a bin file, and it won't work. Rename to .zip if its a .bin
Step 5) Go to TWRP and first wipe System, Data, Dalvik and Cache ONLY. Install the the zip file.
Step 6) Reboot
It may take 1-3 Minutes before you enter the Original OS, please note that you WILL LOSE ROOT, FFF, TWRP.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 4
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I followed every step, and when i tried to install, I received this dialog:
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "blaze" l l
E: unknown command [err_string]
getprop("ro.build.product") == "blaze"
E: unknown command [err_string]
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/update-kindle-6.3.2_D01E_4110520.zip'
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/update-kindle-6.3.2_D01E_4110520.zip'
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I then went to Reboot System, and it said:
No OS Installed! Are you
sure you wish to reboot?
There was no other option, so I had to. Now, I dont even have CyanogenMod. I let it sit on Booting... for 15 minutes and nothing.

ActorfromMI said:
I followed every step, and when i tried to install, I received this dialog:
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "blaze" l l
E: unknown command [err_string]
getprop("ro.build.product") == "blaze"
E: unknown command [err_string]
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/update-kindle-6.3.2_D01E_4110520.zip'
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/update-kindle-6.3.2_D01E_4110520.zip'
Updating partition details
I then went to Reboot System, and it said:
No OS Installed! Are you
sure you wish to reboot?
There was no other option, so I had to. Now, I dont even have CyanogenMod. I let it sit on Booting... for 15 minutes and nothing.
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Well, here is a thread I found that mentions the error (about 3/4's of the way down the page), and a potential fix someone had. Unfortunately it requires you to be able to connect your kindle to the computer to use kindle fire utility to work. Will it connect to kindle fire utility, or is that not working either?
http://androidforums.com/kindle-fir...474455-restore-kindle-fire-out-box-state.html

JakeReis said:
Well, here is a thread I found that mentions the error (about 3/4's of the way down the page), and a potential fix someone had. Unfortunately it requires you to be able to connect your kindle to the computer to use kindle fire utility to work. Will it connect to kindle fire utility, or is that not working either?
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When I try to connect to the kindle fire utility, it says offline.

ActorfromMI said:
When I try to connect to the kindle fire utility, it says offline.
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I'm running out of ideas, but is it possible to reflash CM? If you can, then there is still another way. You could download another rom directly from your device (like glazed ics for example) flash it, and then you could connect it to a computer to continue. I just flashed glazed ics today and it connects to hte computer with my old cell phone cable, so it should work for you.

JakeReis said:
I'm running out of ideas, but is it possible to reflash CM? If you can, then there is still another way. You could download another rom directly from your device (like glazed ics for example) flash it, and then you could connect it to a computer to continue. I just flashed glazed ics today and it connects to hte computer with my old cell phone cable, so it should work for you.
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CM is not working, after trying to install the stock ROM. All I can do now is get to TWRP.

I dont how if this will give any more help, but I just tried it again, and there was a page I forgot to say. After i go to reboot, and it gives me the warning about no OS installed, it then asks me if I want to install SuperSU, and it says my device doesn't appear to be rooted. I hope someone can give me a solution to this, it is beyond frustrating.

ActorfromMI said:
I dont how if this will give any more help, but I just tried it again, and there was a page I forgot to say. After i go to reboot, and it gives me the warning about no OS installed, it then asks me if I want to install SuperSU, and it says my device doesn't appear to be rooted. I hope someone can give me a solution to this, it is beyond frustrating.
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anyone???

ActorfromMI said:
anyone???
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There is a "Mount" function in TWRP. See if it will let you mount your sdcard to USB and transfer a ROM to it.

soupmagnet said:
There is a "Mount" function in TWRP. See if it will let you mount your sdcard to USB and transfer a ROM to it.
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nope. nothing.

ActorfromMI said:
nope. nothing.
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As annoying as it is, your communication problem may be due to the drivers not being installed correctly. You may want to check your device manager to see if everything is connected. Furthermore, if you have access to your current OS, you may want to check the Developer Options, and confirm that you have debugging enabled. Depending on the drivers you installed to get ADB working, it is entirely possible that you could be able to communicate with the device while booted normally, but not in recovery.
If nothing else, TWRP should have a command line tool where you can perform simple tasks like renaming files from within recovery, and without the need for an ADB connection. You might want to look into that to see if you can find the 'update.bin' that you downloaded to your device (likely located in your "Download" folder), and rename it to 'update.zip' so it will be visible to TWRP for flashing (that is, assuming you really want to revert to stock).

soupmagnet said:
As annoying as it is, your communication problem may be due to the drivers not being installed correctly. You may want to check your device manager to see if everything is connected. Furthermore, if you have access to your current OS, you may want to check the Developer Options, and confirm that you have debugging enabled. Depending on the drivers you installed to get ADB working, it is entirely possible that you could be able to communicate with the device while booted normally, but not in recovery.
If nothing else, TWRP should have a command line tool where you can perform simple tasks like renaming files from within recovery, and without the need for an ADB connection. You might want to look into that to see if you can find the 'update.bin' that you downloaded to your device (likely located in your "Download" folder), and rename it to 'update.zip' so it will be visible to TWRP for flashing (that is, assuming you really want to revert to stock).
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It recognizes the update, it just won't work

[Q] Unable to install stock ROM on Kindle Fire

Hi.So I used to have Cyanogenmod installed on my rooted Kindle Fire, along with FFF and TWRP recovery. I was not satisfied with the performance of Cyangogenmod, so I wanted to install the Stock Amazon ROM back onto the Fire. First, I booted into TWRP, and erased everything with the 'wipe' option (might not have been a good idea). I have downloaded the Amazon ROM from here: http://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amazonaws.com/update-kindle-6.3_D01E_4019920.bin, and renamed the file 'update.zip'. I mount the Fire, and drag over the update.zip, and then I go to 'install' in TWRP and select the update.zip, but after I start it, the install just fails, seconds after it's started. There are a couple errors, such as "Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/update.zip'". I have ADB installed, and Kindle Fire Utility, which detects the device as 'online', boot status 4000. I have tried install COTR recovery with KFU, but it hangs at 'Activating Fastboot (4002)'. I would really appreciate any help with this, because it would really suck if it turns out that I bricked my Fire. Thanks!

Also having trouble taking my KF back to factory...
I am also having trouble taking my KF back to factory specs.
I am using TWRP recovery.
Wipes go just fine.
Install gives me this error...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
assert failed: getprop ("ro.product.device") == "blaze" ||
E:unknown command [err_string]
getprop("ro.build.product") == "blaze"
E:unknown command [err_string]
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/kindle/update.zip'
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/kindle/update.zip'
Updating partition details...
I am trying to go back to stock because I am now having TONS of trouble keeping files running without them crashing. Also, every time I try to read a book now, the Kindle app crashes before it ever really opens. I have tried uninstalling that app, then reinstalling even. No help at all.
Any help in this matter would be HUGELY APPRECIATED!!!!
Thanks,
me

BriteLeaf said:
I am also having trouble taking my KF back to factory specs.
I am using TWRP recovery.
Wipes go just fine.
Install gives me this error...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
assert failed: getprop ("ro.product.device") == "blaze" ||
E:unknown command [err_string]
getprop("ro.build.product") == "blaze"
E:unknown command [err_string]
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/kindle/update.zip'
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/kindle/update.zip'
Updating partition details...
I am trying to go back to stock because I am now having TONS of trouble keeping files running without them crashing. Also, every time I try to read a book now, the Kindle app crashes before it ever really opens. I have tried uninstalling that app, then reinstalling even. No help at all.
Any help in this matter would be HUGELY APPRECIATED!!!!
Thanks,
me
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Yes I am getting almost the exact same error. I would really like a solution to this.

Ethanzh said:
Yes I am getting almost the exact same error. I would really like a solution to this.
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So would I. I am glad that I am not the only one.

I am guessing...
I am guessing either us 3 are the only ones with this problem, or just no one wants to, or knows how to fix this problem =(

If a flash does not complete, it has to be a bad download. Get the file again and push it to the sdcard via twrp. But if you are having trouble, why flash factory? If it is some corruption, flash a rom. Kindle store and reader fail because of the app, generally. Notice my device says Nexus 7? That is how to fool the kindle apps on a fully functioning kindle fire.
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Ixthusdan said:
If a flash does not complete, it has to be a bad download. Get the file again and push it to the sdcard via twrp. But if you are having trouble, why flash factory? If it is some corruption, flash a rom. Kindle store and reader fail because of the app, generally. Notice my device says Nexus 7? That is how to fool the kindle apps on a fully functioning kindle fire.
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I have redownloaded the flash from Amazon at least five times, all with the same results.
As far as pushing it to the sdcard via twrp, I guess I for one don't know how to do that.
As to why I would want to go back to factory with it, I guess for me, it is what I prefer.
Thank you for answering though. I do appreciate it.

Same here, fixed!
Ethanzh said:
Hi.So I used to have Cyanogenmod installed on my rooted Kindle Fire, along with FFF and TWRP recovery. I was not satisfied with the performance of Cyangogenmod, so I wanted to install the Stock Amazon ROM back onto the Fire. First, I booted into TWRP, and erased everything with the 'wipe' option (might not have been a good idea). I have downloaded the Amazon ROM from here: , and renamed the file 'update.zip'. I mount the Fire, and drag over the update.zip, and then I go to 'install' in TWRP and select the update.zip, but after I start it, the install just fails, seconds after it's started. There are a couple errors, such as "Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/update.zip'". I have ADB installed, and Kindle Fire Utility, which detects the device as 'online', boot status 4000. I have tried install COTR recovery with KFU, but it hangs at 'Activating Fastboot (4002)'. I would really appreciate any help with this, because it would really suck if it turns out that I bricked my Fire. Thanks!
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I had the same problem. I ended up reverting back to TWRP 2.2.2.1, which can read the update.zip properly.
I downloaded the older version from techerrata dot com --> twrp2 -->blaze-->openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
I then used my fastboot cable and ran fastboot -i 0x1949 boot openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img.
This allowed me to run the older twrp, clear out my /system, and get back to stock.

mpeterso said:
I had the same problem. I ended up reverting back to TWRP 2.2.2.1, which can read the update.zip properly.
I downloaded the older version from techerrata dot com --> twrp2 -->blaze-->openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
I then used my fastboot cable and ran fastboot -i 0x1949 boot openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img.
This allowed me to run the older twrp, clear out my /system, and get back to stock.
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Thanks, trying this now.

TWRP 2.2.2.1 Worked
mpeterso said:
I had the same problem. I ended up reverting back to TWRP 2.2.2.1, which can read the update.zip properly.
I downloaded the older version from techerrata dot com --> twrp2 -->blaze-->openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
I then used my fastboot cable and ran fastboot -i 0x1949 boot openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img.
This allowed me to run the older twrp, clear out my /system, and get back to stock.
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Thanks for the tip. Worked like a champ.

mpeterso said:
I had the same problem. I ended up reverting back to TWRP 2.2.2.1, which can read the update.zip properly.
I downloaded the older version from techerrata dot com --> twrp2 -->blaze-->openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
I then used my fastboot cable and ran fastboot -i 0x1949 boot openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img.
This allowed me to run the older twrp, clear out my /system, and get back to stock.
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I just get stuck at < waiting for device > on my command prompt. Where am I supposed to open the cmd?

I just wanted to say, after several hours of searching through Google and messing with my Kindle, this thread finally helped me fix it.
My biggest issue was, I was unable to flash any thing, even the twrp. So what I had to do was this,
I googled the twrp 2.2.2.1 blaze img as mentioned here, then I renamed it to twrp.img and put it in the folder inside KFU -> Recovery
My other issue was with my Kindle being stuck at the Boot Logo saying, "Booting" and I noticed through trial and error, before the kindle goes to try to boot (When you can select Normal, Recovery, Reset Boot) that if I kept pressing the power button to cycle through the options, I could keep the Kindle in a Fastboot mode so I could use the KFU to install the TWRP 2.2.2.1
After that it was simple, booted into twrp, mounted the drive and stuck the Stock Rom from Amazon on there and installed it.
So I really just wanted to say thank you to this thread and hopefully I can contribute a small bit to someone if they have my issue.

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Having the exact same issue when using KFU it just hangs there on activating fast boot

Cronus3166 said:
I just wanted to say, after several hours of searching through Google and messing with my Kindle, this thread finally helped me fix it.
My biggest issue was, I was unable to flash any thing, even the twrp. So what I had to do was this,
I googled the twrp 2.2.2.1 blaze img as mentioned here, then I renamed it to twrp.img and put it in the folder inside KFU -> Recovery
My other issue was with my Kindle being stuck at the Boot Logo saying, "Booting" and I noticed through trial and error, before the kindle goes to try to boot (When you can select Normal, Recovery, Reset Boot) that if I kept pressing the power button to cycle through the options, I could keep the Kindle in a Fastboot mode so I could use the KFU to install the TWRP 2.2.2.1
After that it was simple, booted into twrp, mounted the drive and stuck the Stock Rom from Amazon on there and installed it.
So I really just wanted to say thank you to this thread and hopefully I can contribute a small bit to someone if they have my issue.
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This worked perfectly for me. Felt a little weird sitting there repeatedly pressing the power button as KFU searched for my device, but it worked. Thanks.

[Q] KF issues and what I have tried so far...

Hello.
I have a KF 1st generation. I had rooted it some time back and then un-rooted it (thought I did?) and haven't had an issue. This week it started loading up and freezing on the Kindle Fire orange and white logo. I am able to boot it to Recovery which gives me Cannibal Open Touch screen and options. I did try a few of the options but still the same end result. After coming here and reading around I found a thread and I followed the directions since the original poster and I seemed to have the same issue. There are the steps I followed:
Step 1) Download MoDaCo Rom/Any other ROM BUT NOT ANY KITKAT ROM(COTR can NOT flash KitKat)
Step 2) Transfer your ROM while in recovery
Step 3) Do a preflash wipe
Step 4) Do a factory reset
Step 5) Go to 'Install -> Install from SD Card -> Folder where you put your ROM
Step 6) Click Install without Backup
Step 7) Boot Android
I downloaded [ROM] 14 Jun Gr9 (6.3.1) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire and made it to Step 5 using the 'Zip Flashing' option but I can't seem to flash or sideload or any of those options. While the Kindle is plugged into the computer I hear the noise and when I find my Kindle it has a Yellow Triangle with a !. I looked at the Kindle and it tells me I have no drivers and I am not able to drag and drop any files. Also, not sure if it matters but I am no longer using the computer used to root the Kindle.

the rebooting is the new 6.3.3 update trying to install, but because you have custom bootloader/recovery install fails.
may need to install twrp recovery. but my prerooted 6.3.3 zip sbould install fine.
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sd_shadow said:
the rebooting is the new 6.3.3 update trying to install, but because you have custom bootloader/recovery install fails.
may need to install twrp recovery. but my prerooted 6.3.3 zip sbould install fine.
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@sd_shadow I appreciate the reply and the twrp file but can you lead me to the direction to getting them to the KF? I can plug the KF into the computer and it no longer gives me the triangle ! sign. I am unsure of the next step and don't wanna mess anything up with unnecessary stuff. Thank You again :good:

Sunnywonder said:
@sd_shadow I appreciate the reply and the twrp file but can you lead me to the direction to getting them to the KF? I can plug the KF into the computer and it no longer gives me the triangle ! sign. I am unsure of the next step and don't wanna mess anything up with unnecessary stuff. Thank You again :good:
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select mount option in twrp, then just copy to sdcard folder on pc

sd_shadow said:
select mount option in twrp, then just copy to sdcard folder on pc
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I have been trying to figure this out and searching but I can't seem to figure this out. I am uploading the screen I have on my KF and I don't know how to mount the file. I can't find a thread that will kind of walk me though it so if you know where I should go that would be great. I am uselessly pretty good with figuring things out so maybe I'm making this harder than it looks?

Sunnywonder said:
I have been trying to figure this out and searching but I can't seem to figure this out. I am uploading the screen I have on my KF and I don't know how to mount the file. I can't find a thread that will kind of walk me though it so if you know where I should go that would be great. I am uselessly pretty good with figuring things out so maybe I'm making this harder than it looks?
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Can't remember if Cannibal Open Touch has mount options
may need to
Download a twrp.img from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze,
latest (24 June 2014) is openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.img
verify md5 check sum
Download ADB/Fastboot.exe Files from adb-fastboot.zip
Unzip adb-fastboot.zip
Copy adb/fastboot files (AdbWinUsbApi.dll, AdbWinApi.dll, adb.exe, fastboot.exe), and twrp.img
to same folder like c:adb
reboot Kindle to Bootloader
Open command prompt (Start menu>all programs>Accessories>Command Prompt
Enter Commands
Code:
cd\adb
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.img
fastboot reboot
kindle will reboot
When you see Press Power for Boot Options select recovery
In TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) select Mount check sd card and tap mount USB Storage
On Pc open sd card folder and copy update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip downloaded from post 1
once copy is complete, close folder, unmount sd card
in TWRP select Install select update-kindle-prerooted.6.3.3.v1.zip
Swipe to Confirm Flash
after flash is complete, wipe cache, select Back, select Reboot
May take a few minutes to boot first time

Victory!
First off TY for the time you took to get me to the finish line. :victory:
I will admit trying to mount was a nightmare. I couldn't figure out how to do it so after hours of playing around and trying to find anything to try I finally succeed by installing the Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility (again) and running KindleUnbrick.bat file and installing the TWRP that way. Once that worked (and believe me I didn't think it would work since I tried this a few times) and I yelled WOOT, I followed the rest of your directions from "In TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) select Mount check sd card and tap mount USB Storage" and installed your prerooted 6.3.3 zip and finished off your directions and have myself my dear reading buddy back. I APPRECIATE deeply the time you took to get me back. :highfive:
I want to add for anyone who is looking though threads looking for help with the same issue. If you are trying to get the TWRP file on your Kindle download the Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility and then running the RUN file and follow the directions.

great, Glad I could help.
I have tried to use the Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility a few times, with little success.
I would only suggest it, if nothing else is working, but does work in some situations.

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?
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My guess is otterx or old.