hi there. I have somehow managed to brick my fire tv that had rbox cwm mod on it. I have tried numerous times to repair it using the alt-printscreen-i method without any luck other than the unit rebooting to indicate keyboard is recognised. I just get a constant white amazon logo on boot up. This is a u.s purchased fire tv that I own in the uk. was just curious to see if anyone of you clever folk out there would like to take a look at the unit and see if it can be recovered for me before I throw it out
am willing to post with the idea if it can be fixed I'd obviously pre-pay for return postage.
anyway, just thought I'd enquire as I've given up trying
paul
Does it connect to network? Wireless or wired (preferable)?? If it does, you should be able to communicate via adb?
I had better luck getting into recovery using the back key and right direction simultaneously on the Fire remote.
I had a similar situation where it would boot to a grey screen and not go any farther. I was finally able to get into it with the above method.
If he did a factory reset then adb would be off by default.. Via screwed.. Did the same thing. Is a paper weight now
As there is the possibility of hardware access to the mmc we never have a full brick.
If nothing else helps, read the thread about hardware rooting.
Get a backup of an other Fire TV if you don't have one of your own.
Make the hardware connection to mmc and restore the backup.
Thanks for the great advice, unfortunately I am in the uk and never done any kind of soldering before or used Linux so unless I'm lucky enough to find somebody who can access the mmc for me and do the fix it seems I'm out of luck obviously if someone out there would be willing to help me out I would fit the bill for all costs and postage both ways
Paul
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Hi guys, so a bit of info first
So i bought my kindle fire overseas (Cyprus - where I live) - Amazon is not officially represented and i had a faulty screen that the retail didn't want to help me with as it was noticeably a factory flaw. After a heated debate they accepted it and replaced it with what i assume was a refurbished model.
At the time i was happy to have a kindle back. last night i noticed a scratch, small but annoying and i don't know how it got there as its never dropped and its always protected, i can only assume that it was there when they replaced it i just didnt see it as it only really shows when you have a white background.
they will not replace it again, so this is my question.
Is there a way for me to brick my kindle fire on purpose or permanently drain the batter so that it doesn't start up again.
I don't believe the tech guys are that savvy but you never know
PS I know this is mean and nasty but this retailer is really bad with its customer service and the service department in general.
at the time they were the only ones selling the Kindle Fire here.
Thanks for any info you may provide.
Not quite permanent, but... You could kill a few partitions, including the bootloader.
So if they refuse to replace it again, you can at least get it working (though you'd have to crack open the case and do the USB pin shorting).
Thanks Dasanko for the reply
quick question:
im guessing that killing the partition would cause it to give an error on boot,would this look/feel like a non user created error?
also if i go down that path any info on how to kill the partitions?
It'll most likely get stuck on a black screen right away if you kill the bootloader.
For the rest, depending on what you wipe, it'll probably show the splash screen (bootloader) and then get stuck either there or on a black screen.
Much searching has left me half confused and half hopeful for something I may have missed. I don't think its immediately obvious, so please, if for the sake of making google answer people more effectively, I want to get a straight answer on this.
I have a dark KFHD 8.9 - I tried running BreakDroid on it after it had been rooted and loaded with various google apps ( that probably doesn't matter, but its here for the sake of completeness ).
My computer sees nothing now, and attempts to fastboot at the kindle result in an endless waiting for device messages.
The Question:
Assuming my KFHD 8.9 is so badly bricked that fastboot will not work - is there any other known method to get it back to working?
I am willing to take it apart, solder things to it, surrond it with pentagrams of chicken blood, etc... but I need to know if I am just wasting my time with a paperweight.
Thanks
Assuming the device doesn't show any outward signs of life (no display, etc), there isn't anything that can be done at the moment.
Contact Amazon and say it is dead and not responding!
Contact Amazon and say it is dead and not responding! They should be able to help you.
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Much searching has left me half confused and half hopeful for something I may have missed. I don't think its immediately obvious, so please, if for the sake of making google answer people more effectively, I want to get a straight answer on this.
I have a dark KFHD 8.9 - I tried running BreakDroid on it after it had been rooted and loaded with various google apps ( that probably doesn't matter, but its here for the sake of completeness ).
My computer sees nothing now, and attempts to fastboot at the kindle result in an endless waiting for device messages.
The Question:
Assuming my KFHD 8.9 is so badly bricked that fastboot will not work - is there any other known method to get it back to working?
I am willing to take it apart, solder things to it, surrond it with pentagrams of chicken blood, etc... but I need to know if I am just wasting my time with a paperweight.
Thanks
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Contact Amazon and say it is dead and not responding! They should be able to help you.
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I am thinking about doing this, but I am not good about leaving the fact that I have rooted, flashed, and actually completely disassembled this device. Might have my wife call, and tell them all she "knows", just saying her husband is an idiot, which in this case is true.
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I am thinking about doing this, but I am not good about leaving the fact that I have rooted, flashed, and actually completely disassembled this device. Might have my wife call, and tell them all she "knows", just saying her husband is an idiot, which in this case is true.
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Souplogic - I bricked my 8.9 by installing the wrong bootloader. I tried to fix it - took it apart, built a 'factory cable', and sent it to an expert. Bottom line was that the device was bricked, Amazon replaced it no questions asked, and it appears that the returned device went directly to a contractor that processes/refurbs them.
We're a five Kindle family - Amazon has replaced early devices (gen 1 Fires) due to USB port problems, and my HD 8.9. Sorry to hear that you 'get' to have 'this much fun' with your Kindle - but if you choose to send it back to Amazon they'll take care of you.
hi there. I have somehow managed to brick my fire tv that had rbox cwm mod on it. I have tried numerous times to repair it using the alt-printscreen-i method without any luck other than the unit rebooting to indicate keyboard is recognised. I just get a constant white amazon logo on boot up. This is a u.s purchased fire tv that I own in the uk. was just curious to see if anyone of you clever folk out there would like to take a look at the unit and see if it can be recovered for me before I throw it out
am willing to post with the idea if it can be fixed I'd obviously pre-pay for return postage.
anyway, just thought I'd enquire as I've given up trying
paul
Paul1672 said:
hi there. I have somehow managed to brick my fire tv that had rbox cwm mod on it. I have tried numerous times to repair it using the alt-printscreen-i method without any luck other than the unit rebooting to indicate keyboard is recognised. I just get a constant white amazon logo on boot up. This is a u.s purchased fire tv that I own in the uk. was just curious to see if anyone of you clever folk out there would like to take a look at the unit and see if it can be recovered for me before I throw it out
am willing to post with the idea if it can be fixed I'd obviously pre-pay for return postage.
anyway, just thought I'd enquire as I've given up trying
paul
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If your able to boot to amazon logo did you try remote sequence to factory reset (back button and right arrow for 15 sec
Thanks for the advice mate.
Gave it a go but unfortunately I had no luck
Surely someone out there fancies having a go at fixing it??
Paul
Let us know if you manage to get this fixed mate, in the same boat as you!
Amazon will accept a return and replacement, but I'd have to ship to the US, and collect from a US address!
Cheers
Quick update, a very kind forum member was able to repair my bricked fire tv and I've just received it and its better than ever... Cannot believe how chuffed I am that somebody can be so kind as to help me out
What a fantastic forum.
Paul
Paul1672 said:
Quick update, a very kind forum member was able to repair my bricked fire tv and I've just received it and its better than ever... Cannot believe how chuffed I am that somebody can be so kind as to help me out
What a fantastic forum.
Paul
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This is great news, any idea how the member fixed it? Would it be possible to share the member ID or something if the member is ok with it.
thank you
Will clear it with him first but he also rooted my uk fire tv via the hardware method discussed on here... Can't recommend the guy highly enough... An absolute legend in my eyes
I believe the guy opened it up and flashed the boot and system files onto it to restore it... He also installed Rbox boot menu and latest custom rom for me...
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Hey guys, I need to know where I can get a working fastboot cable for the Kindle Fire HDX 3rd gen 7" (THOR). On amazon I don't know which one to buy. Can someone send me a link to a cheap one I can buy?
MinerBoy004 said:
Hey guys, I need to know where I can get a working fastboot cable for the Kindle Fire HDX 3rd gen 7" (THOR). On amazon I don't know which one to buy. Can someone send me a link to a cheap one I can buy?
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I don't think a fastboot cable by itself (or at all) is going to help. You will need to read up on recovering a bricked HDX. A Google search turned up several extensive threads. Skimming quickly I wasn't able to determine if a satisfactory resolution was obtained. Anyhow - I can't answer your specific question as the two cables on Amazon both state they do not work with newer generation Kindles including HDX (even though at least one title suggests it does...deceptive).
Davey126 said:
I don't think a fastboot cable by itself (or at all) is going to help. You will need to read up on recovering a bricked HDX. A Google search turned up several extensive threads. Skimming quickly I wasn't able to determine if a satisfactory resolution was obtained. Anyhow - I can't answer your specific question as the two cables on Amazon both state they do not work with newer generation Kindles including HDX (even though at least one title suggests it does...deceptive).
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I did, I need a fastboot cable to restore my stock rom because I deleted my stock rom. So can someone please help me? I'm starting to get pissed of because people keep saying the same thing...
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So can someone please help me? I'm starting to get pissed of because people keep saying the same thing...
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I think the consensus is you are hosed or haven't provided enough information for anyone to help. A HDX isn't like most Android devices; hard to unbrick using conventional methods. I understand your frustration but everyone here is just like you. No one gets paid to answer your questions.
My humble suggestion is you contact Amazon to seek a replacement. Tell them it stopped working. While most companies would have you pound sand Amazon is exceptionally customer focused and will often replace a device even if it is out of warranty.
Beyond that, if anyone else wants to jump have at it.
MinerBoy004 said:
I did, I need a fastboot cable to restore my stock rom because I deleted my stock rom. So can someone please help me? I'm starting to get pissed of because people keep saying the same thing...
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In case you dont get it, your only valid option for now is ask to Amazon for replacement as Davey126 suggested:
1. On FW x.3.2.8 you cant unlock bootloader
2. On locked HW fastboot mode is severely crippled = unusable for anything regarding system recovery
3. Trying to use fastboot cable to restore system on locked HW will fail
I own an 8.9 HDX 3rd generation kindle fire, and have been doing ALOT of reading on xda as to what I can or cant do with my kindle. I read that if you intend to do any work adapting the khdx, it is advised to use a factory cable. I'm having the same problem as MinerBoy004 in that I cant find anywhere to buy said factory cable..the ones from hong kong suit the kindle HD, but theres no mention of the hdx. Any links, or advise (I cant solder lol) would be gratefully recieved...as my hdx up dated to 4.5.5.2 at the beginning of the week, I'm holding off doing anything atm so its not urgent.
thanks
Pusspaws said:
I own an 8.9 HDX 3rd generation kindle fire, and have been doing ALOT of reading on xda as to what I can or cant do with my kindle. I read that if you intend to do any work adapting the khdx, it is advised to use a factory cable. I'm having the same problem as MinerBoy004 in that I cant find anywhere to buy said factory cable..the ones from hong kong suit the kindle HD, but theres no mention of the hdx. Any links, or advise (I cant solder lol) would be gratefully recieved...as my hdx up dated to 4.5.5.2 at the beginning of the week, I'm holding off doing anything atm so its not urgent.
thanks
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Any post/thread that suggests a factory/fastboot cable works on a Fire HDX is misinformed (with one notable exception that does NOT apply to your device). Fastboot cables do work with with some Fire models but definitely NOT 3rd gen HDX. If you are currently on 4.5.5.2 the device is not rootable at present which is a prerequisite to any meaningful mods. Hopefully a vulnerability and related exploit can be identified soon. Best way to find out is by monitoring threads in this forum or just try Kingroot from time to time.
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Davey126 said:
Any post/thread that suggests a factory/fastboot cable works on a Fire HDX is misinformed (with one notable exception that does NOT apply to your device). Fastboot cables do work with with some Fire models but definitely NOT 3rd gen HDX. If you are currently on 4.5.5.2 the device is not rootable at present which is a prerequisite to any meaningful mods. Hopefully a vulnerability and related exploit can be identified soon. Best way to find out is by monitoring threads in this forum or just try Kingroot from time to time.
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I can positively confirm that a fastboot cable (doesn't matter which one,
they are all the same; you can even make one yourself) does make a major
difference: my bricked device shows up as QHSUSB_BULK with a fastboot
cable, but doesn't register at all with the factory cable.
Depending on firmware version, this could even make unbricking possible.
Chances are that this is that notable exception... (-;
draxie said:
I can positively confirm that a fastboot cable (doesn't matter which one,
they are all the same; you can even make one yourself) does make a major
difference: my bricked device shows up as QHSUSB_BULK with a fastboot
cable, but doesn't register at all with the factory cable.
Depending on firmware version, this could even make unbricking possible.
Chances are that this is that notable exception... (-;
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Yup - that's the "notable exception" referenced in my post. If working from QHSUSB_BULK similar low level environment fastboot cables can be indispensable. Until recently that was the purview of a few hard core geeks.
Ok, so I'll try and make this story short. We sold our *like new* Firestick TV on Ebay, the buyer then forced us to refund it by opening a case with Ebay lying about not receiving one of the cables. Ebay froze our money in Paypal and then force refunded it (we had no control) when tracking showed we got the package. The item was not the one we sent, it was a well used unit with a scratched up remote and damaged box. Amusingly, the cable the thief/buyer stated he never received was sent back as well. Ebay didn't care. Guessing the buyer ruined the one he "returned" trying to root it and then kept our good one, working the system and forcing the refund with Ebay's BS "Buyer Protection" policy.
Anyways, I have this Firestick now that when powered up will only display the white Amazon logo but will not advance past that. No firey splash screen like the good one we had and no other activity no matter how long you leave it. I have successfully hooked this stick up to my laptop with the USB power cable (from the micro port on stick to usb port on computer) and I can get adb to recognize the device. Before I proceeded I wanted to know what you guys thought about recovering this device, as I can use it on one of the kid's TVs. I was thinking forcing it into recovery mode and trying a full factory reset? Is there a way to flash the stock firmware back onto the stick sideloaded through adb like I did my android phones if reset doesn't work? Should I just trash it?
SmilingBob said:
Ok, so I'll try and make this story short. We sold our *like new* Firestick TV on Ebay, the buyer then forced us to refund it by opening a case with Ebay lying about not receiving one of the cables. Ebay froze our money in Paypal and then force refunded it (we had no control) when tracking showed we got the package. The item was not the one we sent, it was a well used unit with a scratched up remote and damaged box. Amusingly, the cable the thief/buyer stated he never received was sent back as well. Ebay didn't care. Guessing the buyer ruined the one he "returned" trying to root it and then kept our good one, working the system and forcing the refund with Ebay's BS "Buyer Protection" policy.
Anyways, I have this Firestick now that when powered up will only display the white Amazon logo but will not advance past that. No firey splash screen like the good one we had and no other activity no matter how long you leave it. I have successfully hooked this stick up to my laptop with the USB power cable (from the micro port on stick to usb port on computer) and I can get adb to recognize the device. Before I proceeded I wanted to know what you guys thought about recovering this device, as I can use it on one of the kid's TVs. I was thinking forcing it into recovery mode and trying a full factory reset? Is there a way to flash the stock firmware back onto the stick sideloaded through adb like I did my android phones if reset doesn't work? Should I just trash it?
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Did/was there ever a resolution to your issue. I have the same problem with the same question. Thanks
xboxmodifier said:
Did/was there ever a resolution to your issue. I have the same problem with the same question. Thanks
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Do you know what firmware version was on before it dis not boot?
If its on any rootable version you could try the windows version of Kingroot and or Kingo root.
Ive had success with both bringing back a few fire sticks.
Its worth a try if nothing else.
Sorry, I never was able to fix this issue and I finally gave up and threw it out. Helped my OCD and Anger Management issues since it pissed me off every time I thought about it, heh.