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[Q] Kindle Fire Utility - TWRP

Folks,
I am trying to root my first gen Kindle Fire using the Kindle Fire Utility. One of the Options "5" is to install the latest TWRP 2.3.1.1. I have read about Wipe problems with this. How can I ensure that the KFU will install the older TWRP 2.2.1.1. Is it easily done by just copying the TWRP 2.2.1.1 file to the recovery folder within the KFU folder?
Thanks!

KFU actually tells you which version it`s installing last time I checked it was still downloading the older version. You can check it by dry running the program without the kindle plugged in read what it says in the terminal.

Josepho1997 said:
Actually, last time I checked KFU couldn't download TWRP. But maybe that's fixed.
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Thanks for the replies folks .. I copied TWRP 2.2.2.1 in the "recovery" folder and the KFU checked for existing TWRP in the recovery folder and it installed it.
Thanks!

Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Boot Loop

Hello i have Kindle Fire Model 3HT7G, i try to install TWRP on OS 8.4.8 seems to work but after reboot system KIndle boot loop. What i can do to recover my Kindle?

Does the logo ever turn blue? If it doesn't do not worry as kindle 8.9" models don't work with fastboot cables. There is a different method form getting it into fastboot. Just tell me if the logo turns blue or not and I can instruct you from there.
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stunts513 said:
Does the logo ever turn blue? If it doesn't do not worry as kindle 8.9" models don't work with fastboot cables. There is a different method form getting it into fastboot. Just tell me if the logo turns blue or not and I can instruct you from there.
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Not only orange

Francey said:
Not only orange
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Use this tool to restore your KFHD 8.9. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011126 please do read the instructions first, two times and then proceed. You only need your stock USB cord.
Edit: Make sure to jump back to the OP for the tutorial.
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If it doesn't turn blue you are going to have fun getting it into fastboot...
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stunts513 said:
If it doesn't turn blue you are going to have fun getting it into fastboot...
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I test the software but seems to not work, i don't have original cable. I try to enable kindle fastboot but nothing

This is going to be a pain to type on my phone... plug the device in while off, keep the device manager open when doing this, it should briefly show up as a jem device, when it does right click it and hit update driver, point it to where you will have downloaded and extracted the driver in my signature. Once you install the drivers, shut it off and unplug it, you will need to open a command prompt that's cd'd into a directory like kffa where you can run a fastboot command. Then run
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
it should say waiting for device, once it does plug your kindle in, it should go into fastboot mode and you can restore with kffa.
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stunts513 said:
This is going to be a pain to type on my phone... plug the device in while off, keep the device manager open when doing this, it should briefly show up as a jem device, when it does right click it and hit update driver, point it to where you will have downloaded and extracted the driver in my signature. Once you install the drivers, shut it off and unplug it, you will need to open a command prompt that's cd'd into a directory like kffa where you can run a fastboot command. Then run
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
it should say waiting for device, once it does plug your kindle in, it should go into fastboot mode and you can restore with kffa.
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Thanks works Now if i want to have original Amazon OS with Root, TWRP and Play Store what i can do?

Think there's an old Amazon os flashable zip in the dev section. Might be pre-rooted. You can always root it with binary's root if not and install the playstore with kffa or something. I personally prefer running a custom rom over stock any day. Much better interface on cm based rooms compared to amazon's os. Only downside is lack of prime video.
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All I did was rooted and then used fireflash...
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Use kffa to install the Google store or kindlefree. Just curious, what were you planning to do by installing twrp and keeping stock amazon os? You just want a method to easily recover from a brick or were you thinking of flashing a ROM at some point?
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stunts513 said:
This is going to be a pain to type on my phone... plug the device in while off, keep the device manager open when doing this, it should briefly show up as a jem device, when it does right click it and hit update driver, point it to where you will have downloaded and extracted the driver in my signature. Once you install the drivers, shut it off and unplug it, you will need to open a command prompt that's cd'd into a directory like kffa where you can run a fastboot command. Then run
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
it should say waiting for device, once it does plug your kindle in, it should go into fastboot mode and you can restore with kffa.
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Hello,
I have the exact same problem as the original poster with my Kindle Fire HD 8.9". I tried downloading the drivers in your description. I connect the kindle and try to update the drivers for Jem-PVT-Prod-04. I direct my computer to install the drivers that I extracted, however it returns an error saying that "the hash for the file is not present in the specified catalog file. The file is likely corrupt or the victim of tampering." I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, this is my first time trying to root android. Thanks so much for the help!

You need to disable driver signature enforcement. Look it up on Google, I don't know the procedure offhand because I don't use windows 8.
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Hello. I know this thread is old but I just stumbled across it and want to restore my mom's Kindle HD 8.9. I was able to install the drivers for Jem-PVT-Prod-04 when it showed really quick on the device manager. When I try the CMD "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" from the command prompt it takes me to the desktop folder where the Zip file is located and I had already unzipped the KFHD_SRTv2.1- 8.1.4.
I tried running the SR Tool and my Kindle was off. I had selected Enable Fastboot. When it prompted me to turn on I did and it prompted DAEMON. So nothing was going on So I decided to start from the beginning.
When I plug in the Kindle Windows 10 prompts like it recognizes the device but the JEM PVT is no longer popping up in the Device Manager under OTHER Devices like the first time. I checked the Registry to remove any trace of the JEM and it isn't even in there. I tried to remove other devices.
Sorry for the long story. Can I just use the SR Tool to wipe out the Data and Cache once I redo everything from my second PC and install the Kindle OS from Amazon's website to restore the Device from the loop? It is not blue. Is there another link with step by step instructions or a You Tube Video for noob like me? I used to be good at this but my skills have really regressed.
Thank you
Frank

[Q] (PLEASE HELP) Kindle won't pass bootloader

My kindle has an otterX (from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671619 ) and i just get the Kindle Fire logo and press to open bootmenu. I cannot boot into revoery for some reason and upon clicking continue boot the kindle fire just shuts off. i can't figure out what i need to do to get it unstuck from this situation or if i can throw it into fastboot. when sitting in the bootmenu the kindle shows up in Device Manager as a Kindle Fire (below when Kindle Fire is clicked) and then Android composite ADB Interface. Would rekindle work? i seriously don't want this kindle to be bricked/broken.

pheonix1212 said:
My kindle has an otterX (from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671619 ) and i just get the Kindle Fire logo and press to open bootmenu. I cannot boot into revoery for some reason and upon clicking continue boot the kindle fire just shuts off. i can't figure out what i need to do to get it unstuck from this situation or if i can throw it into fastboot. when sitting in the bootmenu the kindle shows up in Device Manager as a Kindle Fire (below when Kindle Fire is clicked) and then Android composite ADB Interface. Would rekindle work? i seriously don't want this kindle to be bricked/broken.
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When that has happened to me it was from a incompatible recovery or corrupt recovery.
when you see the bootloader it is in Fastboot mode.
just reflash a recovery like otterx-twrp-2.7.1.0-recovery.img
in command prompt
Code:
fastboot flash recovery otterx-twrp-2.7.1.0-recovery.img
fastboot reboot

still confused...
i am getting an error saying it cannot open the file.

did you watch my video? [YouTube] OtterX ROM/TWRP/Bootloader [2014-05-08]
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i've gotten TWRP to install. i couldn't get the otterX one i needed to install so i installed one i downloaded else where. i was originally wanting KitKat on here but don't want that fiasco to happen again. unfortunately now i cannot boot normally. just gets to the Kindle Fire Logo and restarts.

Is the bootloader set to amazon or otters partitions?
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i think it's on amazon. however upon reading some articles of what i was doing the version i have now isn't able to haandle what im doing so i have to update twrp.

You need to pick a direction otterx, or other custom ROM, or stock
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using the updated version of twrp thats compatible with installing KitKat will that be possible to leave it amazon or would i need to use otterX for CM11 KitKat?

You can install whatever you want, just need to tell me so I can give correct directions.
You need to check Bootloader settings, advanced does it say amazon or or otterx partitions
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i don't see a way to check that. im using the fff-u-boot v1.5 bootloader i believe (not to sure, pretty new to android and rooting) (with openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze (need to update downloaded 2.8.0.2-blaze already) sorry for my being a noob with this. your helping a ton though :highfive: .

1.5 FFF is not otterx just otter
flash openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.2-blaze.img
Code:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.2-blaze.img
fastboot reboot
in TWRP Wipe/factory reset
install cm-11-20140916-SNAPSHOT-M10-otter.zip
and PA MINI MODULAR PACKAGE GApps
in TWRP

im having an issue getting into fastboot mode. i've tried restarting my kindle and running fastboot commands. the command to install the updated twrp is still saying waiting for device.

When you see Bootloader it's in fastboot mode
Could be a drivers issue.
When I flash, I usually start with connecting USB cable, then power off kindle, run commands, reboot kindle
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The Fastboot mode finally loaded. had to pull the device manager and begin process of pointing out driver and shut off the kindle and as it hit the bootloader point i had to install driver. i believe my issues have been resolved. It booted up KitKat just now. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! :victory: :highfive:

Do you have backup?

mudassirrashid said:
Do you have backup?
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Having a backup has nothing to do with the problem, that is now fixed

Haha good for you... Have nice day

Trouble Rooting First Gen Kindle

I have been trying to use the KFU to root, but at the end of the command prompt, it says Waiting on Device. I have left it like this for 15 minutes to no avail and I can interact fully with the kindle. I'm running 6.3.3 on the kindle and windows 8 on my laptop. I have tried installing the drivers but no matter what I do, the kindle still shows up as Kindle Fire in device manager, although if I click the drop down arrow, it says Android Composite ADB Interface. When I load up KFU, it registers that the device is connected and says ADB Status: Connected, but Boot Status is unknown. I don't know what to try, can anyone help?

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I have been trying to use the KFU to root, but at the end of the command prompt, it says Waiting on Device. I have left it like this for 15 minutes to no avail and I can interact fully with the kindle. I'm running 6.3.3 on the kindle and windows 8 on my laptop. I have tried installing the drivers but no matter what I do, the kindle still shows up as Kindle Fire in device manager, although if I click the drop down arrow, it says Android Composite ADB Interface. When I load up KFU, it registers that the device is connected and says ADB Status: Connected, but Boot Status is unknown. I don't know what to try, can anyone help?
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kindle Fire utillity does not root 6.3.3
see [How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3

sd_shadow said:
kindle Fire utillity does not root 6.3.3
see [How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3
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Ohhh thanks!

sd_shadow said:
kindle Fire utillity does not root 6.3.3
see [How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3
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I got my kindle rooted with a custom recovery, but now I'm stuck in a boot loop, can you help

SgtStringCheese said:
I got my kindle rooted with a custom recovery, but now I'm stuck in a boot loop, can you help
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Can you get to TWRP?
What do you want to do? Install a custom rom?

sd_shadow said:
Can you get to TWRP?
What do you want to do? Install a custom rom?
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Yes I can get to twrp, but I cannot boot into the OS. If I boot up and select boot normally, it goes to the orange kindle fire logo then the screen cuts off. I'd like install CM 10 which I have downloaded on my laptop.

SgtStringCheese said:
Yes I can get to twrp, but I cannot boot into the OS. If I boot up and select boot normally, it goes to the orange kindle fire logo then the screen cuts off. I'd like install CM 10 which I have downloaded on my laptop.
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Just use mount sd card option in twrp.
mount>check sd card >mount usb
should get a popup in windows>click view files
copy CM10 and Gapps to sd card
unmount usb in TWRP
wipe>factory reset
install Cm10 and gapps

sd_shadow said:
Just use mount sd card option in twrp.
mount>check sd card >mount usb
should get a popup in windows>click view files
copy CM10 and Gapps to sd card
unmount usb in TWRP
wipe>factory reset
install Cm10 and gapps
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You're a lifesaver dude! I'm in cyanogen mod now

SgtStringCheese said:
You're a lifesaver dude! I'm in cyanogen mod now
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Great, If you want to upgrade to CM11 you will have to upgrade twrp first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...indle-fire-flashable-recoveries-twrp-t2811253

Computer won't detect OtterX

Awhile ago I wanted to change the ROM on my 1st gen Kindle, and get OtterX. Following the instructions given here, I made it all the way up to where you must push gapps and CM10, but my Kindle was never detected on my computer. I installed the Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.9 drivers and everything, but no computer I tried using would see the device as online.
I left it for a few months and now coming back to it, I unfortunately tinkered with it too much to figure out what the issue was. I activated the EMMC corruption fix because honestly I figured it couldn't be any worse then where it was now, but it didn't resolve anything. Now I can't boot into TWRP from OtterX menu, when I click that it sends me to fastboot mode. I'd push recovery and a ROM if my computer would be able to detect it but it unfortunately doesn't. I did some research and figured out how to disable driver signatures on my Windows 10 and managed to run install_drivers.bat and have that working, but now my computer is detecting my Kindle as Android ADB Interface with the yellow triangle under it. It's also listed under Android Phone.
I'd really appreciate any help I can get since being an idiot didn't help me out with this.

Jeffrey C. said:
Awhile ago I wanted to change the ROM on my 1st gen Kindle, and get OtterX. Following the instructions given here, I made it all the way up to where you must push gapps and CM10, but my Kindle was never detected on my computer. I installed the Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.9 drivers and everything, but no computer I tried using would see the device as online.
I left it for a few months and now coming back to it, I unfortunately tinkered with it too much to figure out what the issue was. I activated the EMMC corruption fix because honestly I figured it couldn't be any worse then where it was now, but it didn't resolve anything. Now I can't boot into TWRP from OtterX menu, when I click that it sends me to fastboot mode. I'd push recovery and a ROM if my computer would be able to detect it but it unfortunately doesn't. I did some research and figured out how to disable driver signatures on my Windows 10 and managed to run install_drivers.bat and have that working, but now my computer is detecting my Kindle as Android ADB Interface with the yellow triangle under it. It's also listed under Android Phone.
I'd really appreciate any help I can get since being an idiot didn't help me out with this.
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there is no cm10 for OtterX
can you get to twrp?
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I Started a Thread [How To] Fix OtterX Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System... with some possible fixes for those having issues since converting to OtterX, with pushing files, failure to mount system errors when installing Lollipop Roms...
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sd_shadow said:
there is no cm10 for OtterX
can you get to twrp?
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Unfortunately I can't. Whenever I choose recovery it sends me to Fastboot mode.

Jeffrey C. said:
Unfortunately I can't. Whenever I choose recovery it sends me to Fastboot mode.
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probably need to uninstall the kindle in Device Manager and reinstall drivers
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sd_shadow said:
probably need to uninstall the kindle in Device Manager and reinstall drivers
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I just uninstalled the drivers and when it plugs in, it's listed as Unkown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed). I can't reinstall the drivers because Windows says the drivers are already installed for it.
I really appreciate your help.

Jeffrey C. said:
I just uninstalled the drivers and when it plugs in, it's listed as Unkown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed). I can't reinstall the drivers because Windows says the drivers are already installed for it.
I really appreciate your help.
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In Device manager>select unknown device or device with a yellow triangle>Update driver software>
browse my computer for driver software>Let me pick from a list of Device Drivers on my computer>
show all(uncheck show only compatible)>look for ADB interface or android phone
select yes to Ignore warning
may need to reboot both.
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sd_shadow said:
In Device manager>select unknown device or device with a yellow triangle>Update driver software>
browse my computer for driver software>Let me pick from a list of Device Drivers on my computer>
show all(uncheck show only compatible)>look for ADB interface or android phone
select yes to Ignore warning
may need to reboot both.
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Just tried that, this is the error I'm getting now:

Jeffrey C. said:
Just tried that, this is the error I'm getting now:
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does it charge when connected to a wall charger?
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sd_shadow said:
does it charge when connected to a wall charger?
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Yes it does. It turns on and shows this:

Jeffrey C. said:
Yes it does. It turns on and shows this:
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try connecting to pc, power off Kindle, send command to flash recovery otterx-twrp 2.7.1.0, then power on the kindle, like here
[Video] Flashing TWRP in OtterX bootloader
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it's not likely charging when in fastboot mode
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sd_shadow said:
try connecting to pc, power off Kindle, send command to flash recovery otterx-twrp 2.7.1.0, then power on the kindle, like here
[Video] Flashing TWRP in OtterX bootloader
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it's not likely charging when in fastboot mode
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Okay, I did that and I'm in - I have TWRP up and running! What should I do from here?

Jeffrey C. said:
Okay, I did that and I'm in - I have TWRP up and running! What should I do from here?
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install a Rom for OtterX from the index
[INDEX] Kindle Fire Development
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install a Rom for OtterX from the index
[INDEX] Kindle Fire Development
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How do I push it to my Kindle? I found a ROM, downloaded it, and ran "adb push <rom.zip> /sdcard/" and the response I received was 'error: device not found.'
The Kindle is on TWRP's main menu since I booted it there.

Jeffrey C. said:
How do I push it to my Kindle? I found a ROM, downloaded it, and ran "adb push <rom.zip> /sdcard/" and the response I received was 'error: device not found.'
The Kindle is on TWRP's main menu since I booted it there.
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check device manager, should be listed as Android phone /composite adb interface
when in twrp
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check device manager, should be listed as Android phone /composite adb interface
when in twrp
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This is what it is listed as:

Jeffrey C. said:
This is what it is listed as:
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yes, change amazon OtterX to Android phone /adb composite interface
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sd_shadow said:
yes, change amazon OtterX to Android phone /adb composite interface
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Okay, I changed it to ADB Composite Interface, managed to push the ROM and gapps, however when I go to install the rom, this happens:

Jeffrey C. said:
Okay, I changed it to ADB Composite Interface, managed to push the ROM and gapps, however when I go to install the rom, this happens:
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compare with the partition sizes I posted here
I Started a Thread [How To] Fix OtterX Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System... with some possible fixes for those having issues since converting to OtterX, with pushing files, failure to mount system errors when installing Lollipop Roms...
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sd_shadow said:
compare with the partition sizes I posted here
I Started a Thread [How To] Fix OtterX Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System... with some possible fixes for those having issues since converting to OtterX, with pushing files, failure to mount system errors when installing Lollipop Roms...
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Checking that thread I saw that the size of the partitions weren't correct, so I wiped the ones that weren't, pushed the ROM and the gapps to the Kindle, installed them both, and booted up to Cyanogenmod. However I'm presented at this screen, and when I press reboot, it reboots the system and brings me back to this screen.
I've tried doing a factory reset wipe from TWRP but it hasn't changed yet. Thanks again for all this help!

Jeffrey C. said:
Checking that thread I saw that the size of the partitions weren't correct, so I wiped the ones that weren't, pushed the ROM and the gapps to the Kindle, installed them both, and booted up to Cyanogenmod. However I'm presented at this screen, and when I press reboot, it reboots the system and brings me back to this screen.
I've tried doing a factory reset wipe from TWRP but it hasn't changed yet. Thanks again for all this help!
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recheck partition sizes and that they are formatted to the correct file system
if they are rewipe, Cache, System, Dalvik, internal Storage
You may need to format partitions to a different file system, wipe, reboot, and re-select the correct file system.