help my firetv stuck in boot loop - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

first timer here,
so I had my fire tv for a week it was rootable so I had it rooted and running on 51.1.4.1_514013920
fixed, for some reason i decide to install boot menu, so I could just update once the 51.1.4.2 comes out
and now it would not boot kernel. every time i try it just loops back I could still boot in to recovery
but i already have the rom removed from the device
I just wanna ask if there's anyway i could load the rom back into the firetv with recovery mode
and install it from there? Or could i remove the boot menu in anyway?
thank you so much for your help

gk83916 said:
first timer here,
so I had my fire tv for a week it was rootable so I had it rooted and running on 51.1.4.1_514013920
fixed, for some reason i decide to install boot menu, so I could just update once the 51.1.4.2 comes out
and now it would not boot kernel. every time i try it just loops back I could still boot in to recovery
but i already have the rom removed from the device
I just wanna ask if there's anyway i could load the rom back into the firetv with recovery mode
and install it from there? Or could i remove the boot menu in anyway?
thank you so much for your help
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If you can boot in recovery install 51.1.4.0_514006420-rooted+updated, this is the last firmware that does not required a boot menu. As far as I know 51.1.4.1 requires it so not sure how did you manage to run this rev without the boot menu. Let me guess, did you try installing boot menu using Firetv Utility s/w? After reverting back to 51.1.4.0 follow the guide from AFTnews and install boot menu manual sending one commend at the time.

Thank you for the reply
But how do I install the frimware in recovery?
Because u had it deleted from the firetv
Is there any way I could load it back in the within recovery?

gk83916 said:
Thank you for the reply
But how do I install the frimware in recovery?
Because u had it deleted from the firetv
Is there any way I could load it back in the within recovery?
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I've always used adb push but if that's not an option (because you can't connect) I'm pretty sure you can copy the update to a usb drive then insert in aftv and get it from there. Actually I've read that's the preferred method for lots of people.
But it doesn't hurt to re-read Rbox's threads and/or aftvnews guides.

KLit75 said:
I've always used adb push but if that's not an option (because you can't connect) I'm pretty sure you can copy the update to a usb drive then insert in aftv and get it from there. Actually I've read that's the preferred method for lots of people.
But it doesn't hurt to re-read Rbox's threads and/or aftvnews guides.
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So I could just plug a USB drive in there and it would work?!
Thank you so much I will give it a try tonight

alright this is what happened I finial took care of this boot loop thing
the reason is i install boot menu twice so once the first boot menu try
to boot into kernel it goes to the second boot menu and that's how the
boot loop started
luckily i could still get into recovery so from there I tried everything
finally i find the think called advanced putty
from there I was able to load 5140 and removed both menus
reroot busybox did everything and now got a fire tv fully working
rooted and all good
Thank everybody for helping out
good luck

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[Q] Unable to recover KF...TWRP errors

I did a pretty extensive search for a solution to this and was unable to find one.
I flashed JB to my KF using KFU and TWRP and everything went fine. However after flashing and rebooting, the regular Kindle Fire logo comes up and JB starts. I can't get back into TWRP to go back to a stock KF.
I have no experience using adb or even how to set it up and all the previous posts that sorta resembled this problem were confusing and frustrating for me.
Please help a noob...
If the system actually loads select reboot then recovery. Flashing stock wrong will just make the situation worse please provide greater detail. The stock boot ani. Indicates to me that you don't have a bootloader the bootloader allows you to access recovery when the system fails to load. Without it your at a turning point that requires the use of a factory cable to put the bootloader in place so that you can thus enter recovery to restore, wipe or flash a new system. Post 9 you can purchase one from one of our dedicated members http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693. When you have it pm me I would be happy to assist you in recovering your device. If your shell is not missing or corrupt then the cable will not be needed but my guess is that it is.
I can get into and use Jellybean on my Kindle. I have tried to use GooManager to reboot in recovery but it just restarts the kindle and goes right back to the kindle animation and the JB rom animation. When I try to get into flash roms it asks for superuser permission. If I allow it simply returns to the main screen.
There is another option but we will have to get together to get it done. It requires the use of an older version of Smirkit. Just simply install busybox and jrummies root browser, move a folder to your sdcard and run a script walla new bootloader and rewrite your recovery problem solved.
Alright...I already have busybox and root browser installed. What do I to do?
PM sent unread your private messages.
Problem solved thanks to much help from ThePooch! Much Thanks .
You`re welcome.:highfive:

i wiped OS ,please help me.

i spent 3 days trying to fix my kindle but i couldn't
first i rooted my kindle ,then by mistake i wiped OS,so the kindle stuck on logo.then i login recovery mode and installed the new version 6.3.2
but now i lost the root and it still stuck.
i tried many times with many ways but i almost lot the hope.
adeeb101 said:
i spent 3 days trying to fix my kindle but i couldn't
first i rooted my kindle ,then by mistake i wiped OS,so the kindle stuck on logo.then i login recovery mode and installed the new version 6.3.2
but now i lost the root and it still stuck.
i tried many times with many ways but i almost lot the hope.
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You need a factory cable.
soupmagnet said:
You need a factory cable.
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the problem is i''m not in USA ,its not available here
is there another way to fix it?
adeeb101 said:
the problem is i''m not in USA ,its not available here
is there another way to fix it?
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You can make one yourself with a little skill and/or ingenuity, or you can check with @SkOrPn (I believe he ships to all over the world).
soupmagnet said:
You can make one yourself with a little skill and/or ingenuity, or you can check with @SkOrPn (I believe he ships to all over the world).
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thank you i'll see what i can do
wait a minute, I rooted mine with a stock micro-USB cable
adeeb101 said:
thank you i'll see what i can do
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Since I already see this coming, I'll go ahead tell you where you went wrong and how to avoid it in the future.
First off, there's really no need to "root" your Kindle Fire. The steps required to root the Kindle Fire involve installing custom recovery (TWRP in this case) to gain temporary root permissions so you can push Superuser.apk and the SU binary. However, all custom ROMs come pre-rooted, so rooting beforehand is unnecessarily redundant. Even if you wanted to keep the stock OS, there is a stock based ROM called MoDaCo that will give you what you want while saving you pretty much all the work of having to do whatever you wanted to do with a rooted stock device anyway.
Second, with custom recovery already installed, the only reason to install the 6.3.x software update from Amazon, is to revert the device to 100% stock (i.e. no root, no recovery, no custom bootloader). Where you failed is in attempting to install the update.zip without first doing a factory reset in recovery. The resulting problem will leave you with a device that has no working shell, and therefore no ability to change bootmodes or install custom recovery again.
The factory cable (mentioned earlier) puts the device in fastboot mode where you can reinstall custom recovery, custom bootloader, and change bootmodes using fastboot commands (or some script based utility), then you can use custom recovery to properly install a ROM of your choice (remembering to factory reset). It should also be noted, that you should never wipe anything in custom recovery until you have successfully used it to create a backup. Be sure to save your system partition at the very minimum, and you can always go back to delete it afterwards.

Unable fo factory reset or boot into CWM

HI Guys,
I need some help, i cant peform a factory reset or boot into CWM, i was not able to reboot into CWM after the first installation. I rooted my AFTV these are the steps.
1) block updates on router.
2) fire tv running stock version 51.1.0.1
3) rooted fire tv (installed towelroot, supersu and busybox)
4) disable updates via adb on the fire tv
5) partially unlock boot loader
6) install CWM 6.0.5.1.4a (yes i granted su permission)
At this point fire tv rebooted but it did not bring CWM instead it went to straight to normal amazon boot. I tried alt+printscn approach but didn't work. When i try to get into cwm via adb command "adb reboot recovery" it will reboot and for a split sec i see blue screen and but then it boots up in normal amazon menu.
So i decided to do factory rest and start over.....problem is it is not really resetting the box, it takes me to the initial amazon sign in screen, i enter my login info and bang into main menu and all my apps that was there before are still installed.
Good news is i can still adb to the box and have root access.
any suggestion who to fix this?
I am still running on stock version 51.1.0.1 and i have not installed rbox boot menu. Also, i have done rooted 6 boxes so i am fairly familiar with the process and steps to follow.
Thank you
Try this.....
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-revert-an-amazon-fire-tv-back-to-stock-recovery-and-stock-software/
bula1ca said:
Try this.....
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-revert-an-amazon-fire-tv-back-to-stock-recovery-and-stock-software/
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I also tried to upgraded but after the zip file was adb to the box fire tv did reboot but didn't go thru the installation process.
Any other suggestion guys please? I hate to return this box since it has root since it is getting harder and harder to find AFTV which has root able firmware?
I have been trying to get into CWM via "Alt+print Scrn + i" for few days now but without any luck i have tried this with wired and wireless keyboard, I hold these 3 keys simultaneously as soon as i see the white amazon logo and again when i see the colorful amazon log. Am i doing something?
However, when i do manage it get into CWM. What should i do? Should i select wipe data/Factory reset option? Will this take my AFTV to the way it came from amazon? I am still running amazon stock version 51.1.0.1 and fully rooted with Super su and busybox installed.
Thank you
ashsha7877 said:
I also tried to upgraded but after the zip file was adb to the box fire tv did reboot but didn't go thru the installation process.
Any other suggestion guys please? I hate to return this box since it has root since it is getting harder and harder to find AFTV which has root able firmware?
I have been trying to get into CWM via "Alt+print Scrn + i" for few days now but without any luck i have tried this with wired and wireless keyboard, I hold these 3 keys simultaneously as soon as i see the white amazon logo and again when i see the colorful amazon log. Am i doing something?
However, when i do manage it get into CWM. What should i do? Should i select wipe data/Factory reset option? Will this take my AFTV to the way it came from amazon? I am still running amazon stock version 51.1.0.1 and fully rooted with Super su and busybox installed.
Thank you
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You need to get in CWM to upgrade to a pre-rooted image.
Have you tried to downgrade (reverse) to factory as per above link? That should work without no issues, should bring your box back to stock and you can start from zero again. I done it numerous times however you need to read carefully and follow the guide step by step sending all the commands one by one in ADB
bula1ca said:
You need to get in CWM to upgrade to a pre-rooted image.
Have you tried to downgrade (reverse) to factory as per above link? That should work without no issues, should bring your box back to stock and you can start from zero again. I done it numerous times however you need to read carefully and follow the guide step by step sending all the commands one by one in ADB
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I tried to revert it back to stock following aftvnews guide step by step, read it over and over before actually doing it but on the final steps, AFTV will reboot but does not install the actual files.
i also rooted another box last night and everything went fine so i am not sure whats up with this box.
Thanks

Amazon Fire TV stuck on "Amazon Fire TV" logo after

Updated my rooted Amazon Fire TV to 51.1.5.0_515020820. Now I'm stuck on "Amazon Fire TV" logo. Clockwork recover is installed. I cannot ADB to a network connection to issue Adb Reboot Recovery. If I connect a USB keyboard Control-Alt-Delete will reboot Amazon Fire TV. I did try Alt-PrintScrn-i to get to the default recovery screen but I think that is disabled when you install Clockwork mod. Any ideas?
Wow.. Exactly same result doing exactly same thing!!
Don't have a USB keyboard so haven't tried that yet. Also while searching I came across a method which involve connecting FTV with computer using a A to A type USB cable while power is unplugged and then putting the power cable back on triggers fastboot mode, did you try that?
i am too, now i can not connect:crying:
Unbricked.. Yay!!
omega99 said:
Updated my rooted Amazon Fire TV to 51.1.5.0_515020820. Now I'm stuck on "Amazon Fire TV" logo. Clockwork recover is installed. I cannot ADB to a network connection to issue Adb Reboot Recovery. If I connect a USB keyboard Control-Alt-Delete will reboot Amazon Fire TV. I did try Alt-PrintScrn-i to get to the default recovery screen but I think that is disabled when you install Clockwork mod. Any ideas?
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vn_soft said:
i am too, now i can not connect:crying:
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So I was able to unbrick my AFTV with the same Alt+Prt Scr+i keyboard method already posted before. It took sometime and AFTV rebooted 3-4 times before finally going to recovery, since I had cwm recovery installed, it directly went to cwm.
OP, I dont know why this method didn't work for you.. As i mentioned above, it didn't go to stock recovery but directly to cwm. I guess you should try again.
To anyone who does the same mistake again, I had the soft brick because I missed flashing the FTV boot menu by rbox. I was coming from older version ( 51.1.3.0_513011820), and while I did install the rbox's prerooted stock 51.1.4.0_514006420+updated before flashing the latest update, I missed flashing the boot menu (I did know about it and even moved the .img file to FTV with all other files, somehow just forgot to flash it inbetween the 2 updates).
I have the same issue but managed to get clockwork mod to be displayed. What option did you choose? Install from zip? Clear partions?
jainanshal said:
So I was able to unbrick my AFTV with the same Alt+Prt Scr+i keyboard method already posted before. It took sometime and AFTV rebooted 3-4 times before finally going to recovery, since I had cwm recovery installed, it directly went to cwm.
OP, I dont know why this method didn't work for you.. As i mentioned above, it didn't go to stock recovery but directly to cwm. I guess you should try again.
To anyone who does the same mistake again, I had the soft brick because I missed flashing the FTV boot menu by rbox. I was coming from older version ( 51.1.3.0_513011820), and while I did install the rbox's prerooted stock 51.1.4.0_514006420+updated before flashing the latest update, I missed flashing the boot menu (I did know about it and even moved the .img file to FTV with all other files, somehow just forgot to flash it inbetween the 2 updates).
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i' ve solved this problem, my AFTV stuck in white logo, after i use "Alt+Prt Scr+i " it came into color logo, then I use "Alt+Prt Scr+i " several time, finally it boot in CMW recovery. I've installed an older rom, it is OK now.
I thinks the newest Rom have problems, so plz wait until the author fix it. TKS for all:good:
vn_soft said:
i' ve solved this problem, my AFTV stuck in white logo, after i use "Alt+Prt Scr+i " it came into color logo, then I use "Alt+Prt Scr+i " several time, finally it boot in CMW recovery. I've installed an older rom, it is OK now.
I thinks the newest Rom have problems, so plz wait until the author fix it. TKS for all:good:
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Ok I'm at the cwm recovery screen but how can I load up an older firmware? I tried adb to connect to the IP address of the box and it says it cannot connect
Berrybare said:
Ok I'm at the cwm recovery screen but how can I load up an older firmware? I tried adb to connect to the IP address of the box and it says it cannot connect
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If you in cam recovery screen, you can see your fire tv box's ip at the low left screen. You can not connect cause of your ip has changed (in my ip changes from 192.168.1.103 to 192.168.1.110).
Then you can use adb push to copy rom image to your fire tv and install it. Good luck
vn_soft said:
If you in cam recovery screen, you can see your fire tv box's ip at the low left screen. You can not connect cause of your ip has changed (in my ip changes from 192.168.1.103 to 192.168.1.110).
Then you can use adb push to copy rom image to your fire tv and install it. Good luck
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Thanks. So I should connect adb using the IP address found on the bottom left of cwm screen?
I have same problem too.
omega99 said:
Updated my rooted Amazon Fire TV to 51.1.5.0_515020820. Now I'm stuck on "Amazon Fire TV" logo. Clockwork recover is installed. I cannot ADB to a network connection to issue Adb Reboot Recovery. If I connect a USB keyboard Control-Alt-Delete will reboot Amazon Fire TV. I did try Alt-PrintScrn-i to get to the default recovery screen but I think that is disabled when you install Clockwork mod. Any ideas?
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I have same problem too. Any solution ???
Berrybare said:
Thanks. So I should connect adb using the IP address found on the bottom left of cwm screen?
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Yes.
1.you can use command adb connect 192.168.xxx.xxx
2. Adb push (your path rom file)
Or use tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786505
Good luck
I had the same issue with the latest custom firmware soft bricking my device. I managed to get back to recovery screen, then reloaded previous firmware and everything was back as it was.
Can anyone advise on what steps are best to get the newest custom firmware on my device ?
I have read things about re-flashing rbox recovery screen, etc ?
If you are on 51.1.5.0 and you are stuck on the amazon logo and never saw bootmenu, that means you didn't follow the instructions for flashing 51.1.5.0 which say you must have bootmenu.
I just updated last night and it works great--painless process. And I was coming from 51.1.4.0 which on this particular aftv meant unlocking bootloader, installing boot menu, then pushing the rom.zip.
A lot of steps but I thought it was really easy. I followed the guide aftvnews meticulously put together and don't think I strayed from it at all.
*Obviously this post is for people reading about issues other users are reporting and it might give them pause to install it. I don't think it should because its not hard. Take the time to check all md5 sums! It might be worth it...make certain ALL prerequisites are met.
rbox said:
If you are on 51.1.5.0 and you are stuck on the amazon logo and never saw bootmenu, that means you didn't follow the instructions for flashing 51.1.5.0 which say you must have bootmenu.
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This is where I went wrong. I have 4 fire tv's, and I have always updated them together with no problem. I mistook "boot menu" to think that was a reference to CWM menu. I always thought of that as the "boot menu", when in fact that was my mistake and the cause for bricking the two devices. In this scenario there is no way to unbrick that I can find. The keyboard alt i print screen is a no go, fastboot is a no go, I have tried everything but unless there is something I am missing, I made a mistake and it cost me two firetvs.
crayneogeo said:
This is where I went wrong. I have 4 fire tv's, and I have always updated them together with no problem. I mistook "boot menu" to think that was a reference to CWM menu. I always thought of that as the "boot menu", when in fact that was my mistake and the cause for bricking the two devices. In this scenario there is no way to unbrick that I can find. The keyboard alt i print screen is a no go, fastboot is a no go, I have tried everything but unless there is something I am missing, I made a mistake and it cost me two firetvs.
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Well that is why the post for the prerooted images links to the boot menu post... but fastboot will only work if you did the full unlock. If you're not fully unlocked and sysrq doesnt work, then you are stuck.
vn_soft said:
Yes.
1.you can use command adb connect 192.168.xxx.xxx
2. Adb push (your path rom file)
Or use tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786505
Good luck
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Thank you so much!! just a little heads up, you will need to connect the Fire TV with the LAN cable so this could work, then you could use ADB from your computer to push the correct rom, my mistake was that I installed Boot Menu before updating to 51.1.4.0 and then I updated to 51.1.5.0, big mistake! you need to install Boot Menu before updating to 51.1.5.0 and to fix my problem I just downgraded to 51.1.4.0 from ClockworkMod Recovery
Cheers!!

screen stuck at black screen with amazon logo

hello i recently rooted and installed cm11 on my FP, i just did a clean system partition flash, then flashed pa_gapps. now screen is stuck at black screen with amazon logo. what should i do? i did get the phone to connect to the pc, i got it working using the stock usb cord phone came with. now the phone not connecting to pc anymore.
what can i do to return the phone to factory setting? or at least to get the cm11 running.
azheng said:
hello i recently rooted and installed cm11 on my FP, i just did a clean system partition flash, then flashed pa_gapps. now screen is stuck at black screen with amazon logo. what should i do? i did get the phone to connect to the pc, i got it working using the stock usb cord phone came with. now the phone not connecting to pc anymore.
what can i do to return the phone to factory setting? or at least to get the cm11 running.
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You mentioned clean partition flash and pa gapps but you didn't say you flash the cm11 zip. I assume you did? If not there's no os. Twrp will notify if the os isn't there but not sure about safestrap. I'd assume you need to flash it in fastboot now unless there's a button combo that can be utilized.
I'd take this to the cm11 thread. ggow might be able to assist.
KLit75 said:
You mentioned clean partition flash and pa gapps but you didn't say you flash the cm11 zip. I assume you did? If not there's no os. Twrp will notify if the os isn't there but not sure about safestrap. I'd assume you need to flash it in fastboot now unless there's a button combo that can be utilized.
I'd take this to the cm11 thread. ggow might be able to assist.
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well problem is i cant even get into safestrap recovery right now. when i hard reset the phone, try to boot it. its stuck at amazon screen. good thing right now is when i plug the phone in the pc, it makes connection. maybe i can sideload a os using the pc?
azheng said:
well problem is i cant even get into safestrap recovery right now. when i hard reset the phone, try to boot it. its stuck at amazon screen. good thing right now is when i plug the phone in the pc, it makes connection. maybe i can sideload a os using the pc?
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That probably IS a good thing. But if there's no OS installed I'd think it would automatically boot to recovery? I've only owned this phone a short time and before last week never used safestrap. Normally I'd either try to boot recovery with a button combo (haven't needed to on this phone.) Or connect via adb and use the command "adb reboot recovery".
I'd say you have a better chance or at least a quicker response if you head over to ggow's thread. Good luck
KLit75 said:
That probably IS a good thing. But if there's no OS installed I'd think it would automatically boot to recovery? I've only owned this phone a short time and before last week never used safestrap. Normally I'd either try to boot recovery with a button combo (haven't needed to on this phone.) Or connect via adb and use the command "adb reboot recovery".
I'd say you have a better chance or at least a quicker response if you head over to ggow's thread. Good luck
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thanks for the help, i think recovery went bye bye along with the OS lol
Hi,
any update on this thread? I've been stuck also. I had safestrap. I supposed to flash a cleamsystempartion but I accidentally restart it without flashing new rom and now i am stuck in Fire Phone Logo. I still can access the stock recovery tho. Please help :crying::crying::crying:
try to flash your phone back to stock rom
any solution to this problem? I am stuck with same problem.
siddharth_bhal said:
any solution to this problem? I am stuck with same problem.
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same problem here: can't start safe stripe and stuck at Amazon. tried to start the phone pressing volume up and power button, see if you can get into the build-in recovery. if it works, you can wipe the data and then use ADB sideload to flash in official rom (should be a bin file, i tried 4.6.1 version) and bring back your phone .
fire phone keep rebooting
my fire phone is keep rebooting with amazon logo up to 5 minutes and suddenly turned of i want to know the problem and how to fix it so please help me.
Have any of you guys tried the instructions in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/reverting-fire-phone-to-stock-t3288890
I have bricked Fire phone quite a few times and everytime I followed his instructions and the lifehacker instructions that he linked to install adb and ADB sideloaded 4.6.6.1. without any problems.
My fire keeps rebooting and gets stuck with the amazon logo on it pls i need ur help urgently
Bahdtyga said:
My fire keeps rebooting and gets stuck with the amazon logo on it pls i need ur help urgently
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U need a new fire phone, talk with amazon from your country or region or the seller from where you got fire phone!

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