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[Q] installation questions for 2 bootloader+ TWRP

hello people,
about this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175
steps 3 and 4 do not work.
Where should I put the files that I download?

whitesalt said:
hello people,
about this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175
steps 3 and 4 do not work.
Where should I put the files that I download?
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correct the question
fastboot does not respond.
the command adb devices yes
why???

whitesalt said:
correct the question
fastboot does not respond.
the command adb devices yes
why???
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The device has to be in fastboot mode to show up via fastboot.exe
Regarding your issues flashing the bootloader/TWRP, try using FireFlash, an apk that automates the process of flashing the exploitable bootloader and TWRP, using the freedom boot.img and TWRP files from the thread you mentioned in your post They can be anywhere on the device storage.
Stick the FireFlash apk on the device storage, install it with ES File Manager, plug in the freedom boot.img into the boot slot and the TWRP img into the recovery slot, check the box to flash 8.1.4 bootloader if you aren't already using it (red letters will warn you if you aren't) and check apply stack override. also check disable auto recovery update. execute the flash, and you're done.You can also use FireFlash to easily update TWRP later on if you like.

humpster said:
The device has to be in fastboot mode to show up via fastboot.exe
Regarding your issues flashing the bootloader/TWRP, try using FireFlash, an apk that automates the process of flashing the exploitable bootloader and TWRP, using the freedom boot.img and TWRP files from the thread you mentioned in your post They can be anywhere on the device storage.
Stick the FireFlash apk on the device storage, install it with ES File Manager, plug in the freedom boot.img into the boot slot and the TWRP img into the recovery slot, check the box to flash 8.1.4 bootloader if you aren't already using it (red letters will warn you if you aren't) and check apply stack override. also check disable auto recovery update. execute the flash, and you're done.You can also use FireFlash to easily update TWRP later on if you like.
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found within the forum
I open Fireflash and find the inscription: warning: current bootloader not kfhd8-u-boot-prod-8.1.4.bin.
Can I switch back?
FlashBoot I click to go into the "flash install script" or "reboot into recovery"?
I can also directly follow the program? reliable?
thanks

is stuck to the initial written "kindle fire" orange. help!

If you are not seeing the blue logo, then the 2nd-bootloader / freedom boot / twrp img is not installed correctly.
I will post a small set of instructions in a few mins. But they require you have a working fastboot connection.
Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk 2

Hashcode said:
If you are not seeing the blue logo, then the 2nd-bootloader / freedom boot / twrp img is not installed correctly.
I will post a small set of instructions in a few mins. But they require you have a working fastboot connection.
Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk 2
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apparently neither do fastboot adb recognizes the device!
how can I check better?

I remember that already fastboot did not work before, so I installed Fireflash and finally brick

whitesalt said:
I remember that already fastboot did not work before, so I installed Fireflash and finally brick
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Have you tried using KFFA found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
It has MANY options for fixing USB drivers, installing 2nd-bootloader, etc.

Hashcode said:
Have you tried using KFFA found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
It has MANY options for fixing USB drivers, installing 2nd-bootloader, etc.
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nothing happens! the program fails to work because it waits for the device that does not find! I ask amazon replacement?

whitesalt said:
nothing happens! the program fails to work because it waits for the device that does not find! I ask amazon replacement?
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What operating system are you using on your computer?
If using Windows 7 or 8: are your Kindle HD 8.9 drivers up to date? Check this thread out to uninstall and reinstall the proper drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 (it references another thread that helps uninstall "phantom" device drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37733595&postcount=361)
We need a bit more information in order to help you out.

GenghisKhan67 said:
What operating system are you using on your computer?
If using Windows 7 or 8: are your Kindle HD 8.9 drivers up to date? Check this thread out to uninstall and reinstall the proper drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 (it references another thread that helps uninstall "phantom" device drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37733595&postcount=361)
We need a bit more information in order to help you out.
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hello,
I use windows xp and windows 7, the guide can not use it because the kindle is blocked! the day after tomorrow comes the new kindle you help me not to make mistakes? I listed exactly what is right to do? remember that the error was born from the fastboot that did not work! thanks

whitesalt said:
hello,
I use windows xp and windows 7, the guide can not use it because the kindle is blocked! the day after tomorrow comes the new kindle you help me not to make mistakes? I listed exactly what is right to do? remember that the error was born from the fastboot that did not work! thanks
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My point is that it is crucial to have proper drivers present and working BEFORE you even get into fastboot mode.
I would recommend you go back and re-read Hashcode's thread. Back up your system files before modifying anything, so you can go back if anything goes wrong.

GenghisKhan67 said:
My point is that it is crucial to have proper drivers present and working BEFORE you even get into fastboot mode.
I would recommend you go back and re-read Hashcode's thread. Back up your system files before modifying anything, so you can go back if anything goes wrong.
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but if something goes wrong, without the fastboot mode you can not recover anything the same right?
Surely my mistake was not to test the fastboot. Why can not I work in the device?? for drivers?

I think my kindle volume button is broken. Every time I reboot the device it always enter safe mode.
I reflash the device to stock but the problem still appear, now I want to back to custom rom but I cannot get in to TWRP (the volume up button not working) so I stuck at blue logo.
Fastboot and ADB still working.
Is there any way to install CM10.1 using fastboot/adb only without TWRP?

You can still get into twrp without using volume button, you just need to run adb on your PC with your kindle connected and adb enabled as follows:
adb reboot recovery
Or try
adb shell "su -c 'reboot recovery'"
If it is the second one u can run it from a mobile terminal app on the kindle, just take off the adb shell part.
Once you have cm installed I know for a fact you can reboot into recovery from the shutdown menu, but u have to enabled developer stuff on cm after u flash it. You can tell I'm half asleep when I can't remember the proper term and say "stuff"... Anyways if you want feel free to try what I suggested or search around for what I suggested. I am going to bed.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

TWRP problem
Hello people
First of all thanks Hashcode for putting so much effort into it
I ran into a little bit of problem
First off regarding the BLUE LOGO
I first get ORANGE then BLUE n then ORANGE again with the animation
Second regarding TWRP
I can't seem to get into recovery while pressing the volume up button
It gives me a bad boot kinda error n then takes me to Fastboot mode
I hope you guys can help me out with this
Thanks
EDIT
Thanks to the above post i was able to enter recovery
Now it gives me two options
1 reboot kindle
2 reset to factory defaults
Question : How do i install CM 10.1 from there

You apparently didn't follow the instructions in the 2nd bootloader thread very well because you seem to have skipped a step.

To further explain what soupmagnet means, you didn't flash twrp to your recovery, that's the stock amazon recovery and is completely useless.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
To further explain what soupmagnet means, you didn't flash twrp to your recovery, that's the stock amazon recovery and is completely useless.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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I entered every command perfectly
Do i need to re flash TWRP????
If so , HOW???

Amazon KF2 (v.10.4.3 & v10.4.6) - Install CyanogenMod

First - sorry for my English. Last monday i received my KF2 and when I could not find the instructions on this forum for version 10.4.3 - i decided to try it myself.
Introducing: Kindle Fire 2 (v10.4.3 & v10.4.6 already tested) installing CyanogenMod
** YOU SHOULD HAVE A WORKING NORMAL (NOT FASTBOOT) CABLE + ADB DRIVERS/ACCESS ON YOUR PC. **
*** USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! WHILE I TRY MY BEST TO PROVIDE WORKING KERNELS/ROMS, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THIS SOFTWARE OR ANYTHING I'VE WORKED ON SUDDENLY FRIES YOUR DEVICE. ***
*** READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ***
*** Kindle Fire 1st-gen ROMs/KERNELS are *NOT* compatible with the Kindle Fire 2. Please only flash ROMs/KERNELS that are made for the Kindle Fire 2. ***
** IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, RE-READ THROUGH THE THREAD FOR ANSWERS. WHEN YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY SURE NO ONE HAS ASKED YOUR QUESTION, GO AHEAD AND RE-READ THE THREAD AGAIN AND USE THE SEARCH FEATURE. THEN POST YOUR QUESTION IF YOU STILL CAN'T FIND THE ANSWER **
INITIAL SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. Install ADB Drivers for Kindle HD and enable ADB on tablet Settings->Security->Enable ADB->On
Check ADB:
Code:
C:\> adb devices
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF device
If you do NOT see this, then make sure you have the SDK installed correctly and you have the right setup for ADB on your PC before proceeding.
STEP 2. Backup your stock partitions to your own HD for later if you need disaster recovery:
Code:
adb pull /dev/block/mmcblk0boot0
adb pull /dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/boot
adb pull /dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/recovery
adb pull /dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/system # This will take a few minutes
Take those files and put them somewhere safe.
STEP 3. Getting root
Just follow this threat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959 -> everything working fine
STEP 4. Downgrade your bootloader
Download the older 10.2.4 bootloader file and flash to your device via fastboot:
http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/otter2/otter2-u-boot-prod-10.2.4.bin
md5sum 5b03a7b428325de8d360ec201a745498
(You SHOULD check this before using fastboot -- downloads CAN be corrupted)
Open cmd and promt:
Code:
adb shell su -c "reboot bootloader"
Your Kindle should reboot in fastboot mode, and now flash bootloader:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader otter2-u-boot-prod-10.2.4.bin
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
STEP 5. Install TWRP
First, download CM and GAPPS and copy it to SDCARD:
CM-10.1 for the Kindle Fire 2 (choose the latest version from):
http://www.get.cm/?device=otter2
Google Apps from: http://goo.im/gapps (choose the top rom CM10.1 version)
1. Copy com.powerpoint45.FMKilo-2.apk to the tablet (you can get this apk from here http://d-h.st/n7L)
2. Enable on Kindle: Device -> Allow Installation of Applications
3. Use file browser (i recomended to use ES Explorer) to install apk.
4. Run Tweezermod Installer and answer on all question about Super User -> "Allow"​
** If everything was done correctly you will at this point see the bootmenu with a BLUE logo during the reboot. **
In this time your kindle can not boot, u'll see BLUE logo, then ORANGE and then device restarted again. Don't worry - it's ok
STEP 6. Install CyanogenMod
TO ENTER RECOVERY:
During the blue logo screen press the power button to cycle through options and select "Recovery" to enter TWRP.
Once in TWRP you can Install" the CM-10.1 by selecting "Install" and then browsing the device and selecting it, then "Add Zip" and select the Gapps .zip as well.
Use the slider to start the install.
Dont forget to do FULL WIPE - cache, dalvik cache, factory reset, system.
Enjoy
Tested on my Kindle Fire 2 v10.4.3 & v10.4.6

7" KF HD 2, 10.4.6
This tutorial worked perfectly, up until the end, step 6.
I'm new to Kindle, but not Android. I got into TWRP prior to downloading CM10.2 and Gapps. And when i try to mount as USB, and this line shows in the log:
"Unable to locate volume information for USB storage mode"
Googling didn't help much with investigating that error. ADB sideload doesn't seem to work.
I don't know what to do from here.

pythonjosh said:
7" KF HD 2, 10.4.6
This tutorial worked perfectly, up until the end, step 6.
I'm new to Kindle, but not Android. I got into TWRP prior to downloading CM10.2 and Gapps. And when i try to mount as USB, and this line shows in the log:
"Unable to locate volume information for USB storage mode"
Googling didn't help much with investigating that error. ADB sideload doesn't seem to work.
I don't know what to do from here.
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Check STEP 1 to check ADB. If it not working check this manual https:// developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html
When ADB start working - copy CM and GAPPS to kindle:
Promt in CMD:
Code:
adb push /path/to/filename /sdcard/download/filename

I'm also on Win7 x64.
When it is on ADB Sideload, I see in my Device manager Amazon Kindle Fire2, but it appears to not be loading the drivers correctly.
ADB Devices are not showing any attached devices. Ideas?
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Also in my Device Manager, Portable Devices, it shows F: but there's no F: in my windows explorer.

I found instructions via terminal emulator to get it rebooted into fastboot, in hopes of flashing CM 10.2 via fastboot.
Looking up the fastboot syntax for flashing a new rom, I've always used recovery on my other devices, but i don't have that option now.

pythonjosh said:
I'm also on Win7 x64.
When it is on ADB Sideload, I see in my Device manager Amazon Kindle Fire2, but it appears to not be loading the drivers correctly.
ADB Devices are not showing any attached devices. Ideas?
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Also in my Device Manager, Portable Devices, it shows F: but there's no F: in my windows explorer.
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ADB Sideload - good idea. Try this manual:
1. Set the device into ADB sideload mode. In TWRP you do this by going to Advanced then ADB Sideload.
2. From the command line on PC, type adb sideload /path/to/rom.zip
The file will be copied to your device to whatever the current storage location is that you have selected in the mount page. It will always be placed in the root of that storage location and named sideload.zip (e.g. /sdcard/sideload.zip) and it will automatically delete / overwrite any existing sideload.zip you may have on your device. As soon as the file is copied to your device, it will automatically be installed. When the install is finished you will be presented with a reboot system button so that you can reboot to test your zip.
Note that sideload mode is a separate ADB mode. While in sideload mode, regular ADB commands will not work. Once the zip has been copied to the device and the install starts (or if you hit the cancel button) regular ADB mode will resume.​
My mistake in manual. Better way - copy rom file to sdcard before STEP 5.

I'm still unable to use adb sideload, reports "device not found". I have the usb drivers installed, your tutorial is the only one I have used, I can't use TWRP at all.
It works, but USB drive mounting doesn't work, ADB sideload doesn't seem to work. No errors in the log, but ADB reports device not found.
I don't know what to do from here. It's nothing like 4EXT or CWM.

Ok so I have got it in fastboot by going to Advanced->Terminal, idme bootmode 4
Once in fastboot , fastboot -i 0x1949 devices returned a device number
I flashed CM10.2 using "fastboot -i 0x1949 flash system CM102.zip
Then I ran fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 1
Then rebooted, doesn't load ROM, got back into TWRP, changed bootmode back to 1, reboot, says I have no OS.
That's my current status. Seems others have been at this point before, still workin on this.

Ok you can give up on thinking now, I've bricked it. No signs of life.
I flashed the 7.23 bootloader and TWRP 2.6 from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848
via fastboot, and now it's done for.
Found a rooted one on craigslist for $120 to replace this one for my father in law.
I've rooted a good few other Android devices, but never a tablet, first try on a KFHD2.
I give up on Kindle's.

pythonjosh said:
Ok you can give up on thinking now, I've bricked it. No signs of life.
I flashed the 7.23 bootloader and TWRP 2.6 from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848
via fastboot, and now it's done for.
Found a rooted one on craigslist for $120 to replace this one for my father in law.
I've rooted a good few other Android devices, but never a tablet, first try on a KFHD2.
I give up on Kindle's.
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Don't trash the old one after u get the new one, we have a viable method now to unbrick a hard bricked kindle. The person behind the fix is working on a more user friendly version of the device that doesn't require soldering. Check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391047
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

kindle fire 2 completely dead
:crying: after
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
, my kindle fire just shutted off and never response again, who can help me? :crying:

jeffrey00345 said:
:crying: after
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
, my kindle fire just shutted off and never response again, who can help me? :crying:
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Assuming you have a Kindle Fire 2nd Generation, it's "hard-bricked."
Read the FAQ if you haven't already, specifically Q14 (although, read them all). Then, I would see if you can get Amazon to send you a replacement.
If they won't do that, take a look at this thread and this thread by me. As of now, I've succeeded in returning a hard-bricked KF2 to soft-bricked, but working out some bugs in order to return it to fully functional after that.

kurohyou said:
Assuming you have a Kindle Fire 2nd Generation, it's "hard-bricked."
Read the FAQ if you haven't already, specifically Q14 (although, read them all). Then, I would see if you can get Amazon to send you a replacement.
If they won't do that, take a look at this thread and this thread by me. As of now, I've succeeded in returning a hard-bricked KF2 to soft-bricked, but working out some bugs in order to return it to fully functional after that.
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thanks for your reponse I would try to get a replacement from Amazon.
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kurohyou said:
Assuming you have a Kindle Fire 2nd Generation, it's "hard-bricked."
Read the FAQ if you haven't already, specifically Q14 (although, read them all). Then, I would see if you can get Amazon to send you a replacement.
If they won't do that, take a look at this thread and this thread by me. As of now, I've succeeded in returning a hard-bricked KF2 to soft-bricked, but working out some bugs in order to return it to fully functional after that.
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I have contacted Amazon and they said that they would send a replacement to me but now I'm worried because I didn't tell them that it was my fault, I just told them the Kindle is not working.Is this ok?

Trying to make it work
I've followed the linked guide to installing the sdk and driver (windows 7 64 bit) and I still cannot get the adb devices to list the kf2. What am I doing wrong?

"STEP 4. Downgrade your bootloader
Download the older 10.2.4 bootloader file and flash to your device via fastboot:
http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/otter2/o...rod-10.2.4.bin"
On 2nd gen Kindle Fire Non-HD. ver 10.4.6 rooted , can this step be completed without a fastboot cable?
I have the original usb cable. Maybe with Kindle Aide?
or tweezermod?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106463

Hello, I also I have the 10.4.6 rooted.
I have the same question that adaweawe, I can install bootloader / recovery with the original cable?
thanks

movesandpepper said:
I've followed the linked guide to installing the sdk and driver (windows 7 64 bit) and I still cannot get the adb devices to list the kf2. What am I doing wrong?
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try other USB ports. one of my usb ports did not recognize. try install both driver exe from the zip.

Hello again.
I try, but I have a problem at this point:
fastboot-i 0x1949 flash bootloader otter2-u-boot-prod-10.2.4.bin
Once put the kindle in fastboot mode, write the code in CMD and gets stuck saying <waiting for device>
What I'm doing with the standard USB cable.
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After trying on a USB, now the error is this:
target reported max download size of 486539264 bytes
error: cannot load otter2-u-boot-prod-10.2.4.bin

galaxyn84 said:
Hello again.
I try, but I have a problem at this point:
fastboot-i 0x1949 flash bootloader otter2-u-boot-prod-10.2.4.bin
Once put the kindle in fastboot mode, write the code in CMD and gets stuck saying <waiting for device>
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how you get into fastboot mode? did u try Kindle First Aide?
i'm hesitant to try install new bootloader + TWRP on my kf2 without fastboot cable:
" *Note: After several conference calls with the Amazon Development Team we found Amazon applied a patch to the Bootloader in an effort to lock down the Bootloader, this patch rarely causes the Bootloader to stick or Bootloop, please use the above link to release the Bootloader. We have removed this patch from the boot-prod.img eliminating future issues with recovered HD 8.9" users. "
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
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and
+Note: As of Amazon OS update 7.3.x+, there has been a lot of issues with rooting and flashing the 2nd-bootloader. Many users reported bootloops during the completion of the guide. Those with tablets running 7.3.0 or higher, please proceed with caution, and make sure you have a factory cable on hand if you wish to advance. I strongly recommend you make backups in Step 2.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
applies to 2nd gen nonHD too i think
also hesitant to try tweezermod due to some bricks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106463&page=4
I'm rooted and downgraded to bootloader version 10.2.3 and it still causes the red screen? I used the computer method and the terminal doesn't have any errors but recovery is not there. My Kindle Fire 2 is disconnected from wifi so it won't be updated to 10.4.1 Any idea why?
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i really want to install cyanogenmod 10.1 on my rooted 10.4.6 without fastboot cable, but i think amazon updated bootloader to make it impossible without fastboot cable.
i disabled OTA updates and hope someone figures out 10.4.6 -> CM 10.1 without fastboot cable

adaweawe said:
how you get into fastboot mode? did u try Kindle First Aide?
i'm hesitant to try install new bootloader + TWRP on my kf2 without fastboot cable:
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HI
I enter fastboot mode as shown in the tutorial
"" "" Adb shell su-c "reboot bootloader" "" "" "
I ask for superuser permissions, accept and restart in fastboot mode
Appear a black screen with fastboot logo in red, and a traffic light with flashing green light.
But I can not move from there ....

Help me reinstall 8.4.6 fresh on Kindle Fire HD 8.9

I have read through this forum pretty thoroughly. I have tried to mess around with KFHD SRT and with KFFAide. With KFFAide it says it downloads the images necessary and then it hangs on waiting for device. The device is in fastboot, so I don't know why.
With KFHD SRT the last supported version was 8.1.4.
The only thing I did with this kindle is root it, but I want to go back to stock with a clean install. I downloaded the 8.4.6 bin but have no idea how to create a system.img. I tried doing an install from the internal storage but since it already has the same build, the kindle won't let me "upgrade my device"
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Matt

Have you tried copying the .bin to the root folder (the sdcard root, not the true root) then go to Settings -> About -> Device and click the 'Update Your Kindle' button?
mattjt21 said:
I have read through this forum pretty thoroughly. I have tried to mess around with KFHD SRT and with KFFAide. With KFFAide it says it downloads the images necessary and then it hangs on waiting for device. The device is in fastboot, so I don't know why.
With KFHD SRT the last supported version was 8.1.4.
The only thing I did with this kindle is root it, but I want to go back to stock with a clean install. I downloaded the 8.4.6 bin but have no idea how to create a system.img. I tried doing an install from the internal storage but since it already has the same build, the kindle won't let me "upgrade my device"
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Matt
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ggggeo said:
Have you tried copying the .bin to the root folder (the sdcard root, not the true root) then go to Settings -> About -> Device and click the 'Update Your Kindle' button?
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Yes a couple of times. It's not working because I am trying to update to the same firmware as is on the kindle.

mattjt21 said:
Yes a couple of times. It's not working because I am trying to update to the same firmware as is on the kindle.
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I haven't tried it myself, but KFFirstAide has an unroot option. Maybe use the factory reset in the Kindle settings?

ggggeo said:
I haven't tried it myself, but KFFirstAide has an unroot option. Maybe use the factory reset in the Kindle settings?
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We are past that..

I'm guessing either you don't have the drivers for fastboot installed or you didn't tell kffa no when it asked if u wanted to be put into fastboot. Check the device manager for a jem device with a yellow triangle next to it. If you find that while it is in fastboot mode, then download the drivers in my signature and extract them somewhere, then right click the device in the device manager and hit update drivers and point it to where my drivers are.
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stunts513 said:
I'm guessing either you don't have the drivers for fastboot installed or you didn't tell kffa no when it asked if u wanted to be put into fastboot. Check the device manager for a jem device with a yellow triangle next to it. If you find that while it is in fastboot mode, then download the drivers in my signature and extract them somewhere, then right click the device in the device manager and hit update drivers and point it to where my drivers are.
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The drivers worked, I had to do some digging on getting them to install on Win 8. But was able to get it working. Thank you!

KFFA hangs on downloading images
trying to restore KFHD 8.9 . Got it into fastboot then KFFA starts downloading images. boot.img and recovery.img are OK but after it hangs saying "1 more to download" . Now i see it already for nearly an hour !

I downloaded the 8.4.6 bin but have no idea how to create a system.img.
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That won't work. Images have to be made special for a fastboot flash. You can do a system restore and then let an Amazon OTA update get you up to date and stock.
These two links will help you restore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175

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[Q] Stuck on boot logo, not sure how to proceed

Background
1) got this kindle fire for my mom a month or two after it first released, the dev scene was very new back then and I did a basic root so that I can sideload some stuff onto it to get around the amazon store
2) adb and fastboot should have been installed back then (i recall doing an adb push)
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Problem
1) I needed to flash a new rom that'll properly support youtube for my mom. After some reading, it seemed like the first thing i need to do was install FFF and TWRP
2) I downloaded the KFU, hit install FFF and then it reboot to the orange kindle fire logo (not blue, not flickering or anything else)
3) from here, I can't really do anything. the KFU and unbrick utility both cannot detect it (error: device not found or "waiting for device")
4) I followed a thread and went into the .android folder to add the needed lines to a file, and then to the folder in programsx86 and added a few lines, this made it so when i plugged in the stuck logo my computer made a badoop sound (which it didn't before)
5) If i try typing fastboot or adb into my cmd prompt, it just says its not recognized as a command even though i'm sure it should be installed
At this point, from my understanding...
I need to get into fastboot somehow (i'm not sure if i need a factory cable to do this)
and then try to go from there?
I'm very unfamiliar with working with fastboot and adb, i only have previous experience with my galaxy phones which never used any of these, so clear instructions are greatly appreciated.
Sorry for the long post,
Thank you for any help
L

To use adb or fastboot you need to cd ("change directory") in command prompt.
Ex. cd: C:\Users\Admin\Program Files.... etc, ad nauseum to wherever you installed KFU. You can also open up the folder where kfu is installed and drag adb.exe or fastboot.exe directly into command prompt.
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jma9454 said:
To use adb or fastboot you need to cd ("change directory") in command prompt.
Ex. cd: C:\Users\Admin\Program Files.... etc, ad nauseum to wherever you installed KFU. You can also open up the folder where kfu is installed and drag adb.exe or fastboot.exe directly into command prompt.
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I feel silly...thanks. I managed to get it to boot up again.
Now to proceed forward and flash another rom, i just wanted to double check something
Follow these videos: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150317
Use KFU to install TWRP
Install FFF
And from there its just like normal where i reboot into recovery, wipe everything, flash the zip, and then off i go?
Thanks again for your help

Yep! One quick tip: It's always a good idea to make a backup before flashing anything, just in case of something possibly going bad.
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projectvirtue said:
I feel silly...thanks. I managed to get it to boot up again.
Now to proceed forward and flash another rom, i just wanted to double check something
Follow these videos: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150317
Use KFU to install TWRP
Install FFF
And from there its just like normal where i reboot into recovery, wipe everything, flash the zip, and then off i go?
Thanks again for your help
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The purpose of the thanks button was not for you to say thanks in a post.
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Kindle Fire Hd 8.9 Bootloop Fix

I'm sorry if this is not the right place to put this.
Before you go on:
This is not a guarantee that this will unbrick your device. This is how I fixed my kindle and I want to share how I did it since there is no tutorial on how to. As long as your device can boot, this method should work. Also, unless you have a kindle fire hd 8.9 rom, you will lose the stock os. THIS IS FOR THE KINDLE FIRE HD 8.9 (If you do not know what your's is, use a ruler)
Cause of brick:
Mine:
Installed Wrong Recovery On Device
(If you do this method and it works, please tell me so I can add it to the list)
Things You Need:
Windows OS (I don't know how to do this on linux)
Custom Rom (Cyanogenmod 11 or 12)
Android SDK
USB
Also twrp, uboot, and freedom boot that I got from this website
Tutorial:
Step 0:
Install Android SDK
Download all files given in "Things you need" (Put all in one place)
Step 1:
Put Kindle Fire HD 8.9 in fastboot mode.
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Step 2:
If you have not already, move the cmd to the directory with your files. (using the cd command)
Enter All These Commands In Order:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader kfhd8-u-boot-prod-8.1.4.bin
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery kfhd8-twrp-2.7.0.0-recovery.img
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot kfhd8-freedom-boot-8.4.6.img
Step 3:
Reboot into recovery
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem recovery
Step 4:
Push OS To Kindle Fire Hd 8.9
adb push filename.zip /sdcard/.
Step 5:
Wipe System
Step 6:
Install Your OS
And You Are Done!
Please Reply If You Have Any Questions

help please
when i type in fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product then i hit enter it says waiting for device once i plug in my kindle hd 8.9 it just goes into the bootloop and doesnt go into fastboot mode what could be the problem? any idea of what it could be please tell me. i have the adb drivers installed.

albertferrari_1995 said:
when i type in fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product then i hit enter it says waiting for device once i plug in my kindle hd 8.9 it just goes into the bootloop and doesnt go into fastboot mode what could be the problem? any idea of what it could be please tell me. i have the adb drivers installed.
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I am currently looking for a solution. Sorry for the late reply, I don't come here often.

GoldenBullet72 said:
I am currently looking for a solution. Sorry for the late reply, I don't come here often.
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So I ended up fixing my kindle with this works like a charm thanks a lot you are the best helped a lot there hahahaha.

Wanted to see if my problem was similar to the one that you had. I got my kindle rooted and to the point where TWRP is installed. I get the blue kindle logo but it never boots into the software again. I can hit the up arrow key during boot and get to the TWRP software.
My problem, is that when I plug my kindle into the computer, my computer sees the Kindle but I don't think that the "“Allow installation of Applications" and "enable ADB" are checked on anymore (or at least that's what it seems. The computer see's the device but I can't transfer my CM ROM to the device. If my ROM would have been on the device already, I can see the file folders on there and could select it from TWRP but the instructions that I was following had you move the ROM over to the Kindle AFTER rooting and installing TWRP..
I accessed the fastboot and followed the instructions. Perfect way to get the ROM onto the sdcard and that appears to work great. But as soon as try to flash the OS on on the device, I get the following.
Updating partition details...
Running boot script...
Finishing running boot script
Installing 'sdcard/cm121.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: No MD5 file found
Warning: No file_contents
detected filesystem ext14 for /dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/system
detected filesystem ext14 for /dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name/system
ApplyParsedPerms: lsetfilecon of /system/bin/showlease to u: object_r:system_file:s0 failed: Operation not supported by transport endpoint
ApplyParsedPerms: removedattr of /system/bin/showlease to 0 failed: Operation not supported by transport endpoint
set_metdata_recursive: some changes failed
E: Error executing updater binary zip 'sdcard/cm121.zip'
Error flashing zip 'sdcard/cm121.zip'
Updating partition details...
Failed​
Is this a a problem with moving over the file to the device? or is this a ROM problem? I tried using 2 different CyanogenMod 12.1 nightly downloads and got the same error message both times.
Any help would be appreaciated!

Update: Found my problem. was using TWRP 2.6. After I adb pushed TWRP 2.8.7 to the tablet and installed, I was able to install all varieties.

cweatherford7 said:
Update: Found my problem. was using TWRP 2.6. After I adb pushed TWRP 2.8.7 to the tablet and installed, I was able to install all varieties.
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Hi cweatherford7.
I also have version 2.6.0.0 and the same problem you had.
I know how to push zip files and install them, but img files cannot be installed that way using TWRP.
Where can I get a TWRP.zip to install? Can you tell how you did it?
Thanks

flacogal said:
Hi cweatherford7.
I also have version 2.6.0.0 and the same problem you had.
I know how to push zip files and install them, but img files cannot be installed that way using TWRP.
Where can I get a TWRP.zip to install? Can you tell how you did it?
Thanks
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I honestly do not remember the site that I got it from. I remember thinking the the download location was kinda sketchy.. i.e. Worried I was going to get a virus but everything turned out OK.
I do not have the tablet with me right now. It's at home. I don't remember how large of a file it was but if its small enough to email or something I could try to get it to you (if I still have it on my tablet)

The site for those files is gone.
Anyway, I can get into twrp just fine and even move files to it.
Can also flash CM- 11, 12 or 13 to it.
What I can't do, is get a complete boot up, after app optimization, it just never comes off boot screen and eventually returns to optimize screen again, and back to moving boot logo.
It's on 5.1.1 and was previously rooted.
UPDATE: I can install CM 13 and get full boot, but keep getting a bluetooth share message and play services message.
tia
GoldenBullet72 said:
I'm sorry if this is not the right place to put this.
Before you go on:
This is not a guarantee that this will unbrick your device. This is how I fixed my kindle and I want to share how I did it since there is no tutorial on how to. As long as your device can boot, this method should work. Also, unless you have a kindle fire hd 8.9 rom, you will lose the stock os. THIS IS FOR THE KINDLE FIRE HD 8.9 (If you do not know what your's is, use a ruler)
Cause of brick:
Mine:
Installed Wrong Recovery On Device
(If you do this method and it works, please tell me so I can add it to the list)
Things You Need:
Windows OS (I don't know how to do this on linux)
Custom Rom (Cyanogenmod 11 or 12)
Android SDK
USB
Also twrp, uboot, and freedom boot that I got from this website
Tutorial:
Step 0:
Install Android SDK
Download all files given in "Things you need" (Put all in one place)
Step 1:
Put Kindle Fire HD 8.9 in fastboot mode.
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
Step 2:
If you have not already, move the cmd to the directory with your files. (using the cd command)
Enter All These Commands In Order:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader kfhd8-u-boot-prod-8.1.4.bin
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery kfhd8-twrp-2.7.0.0-recovery.img
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot kfhd8-freedom-boot-8.4.6.img
Step 3:
Reboot into recovery
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem recovery
Step 4:
Push OS To Kindle Fire Hd 8.9
adb push filename.zip /sdcard/.
Step 5:
Wipe System
Step 6:
Install Your OS
And You Are Done!
Please Reply If You Have Any Questions
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@ant17 That seems like a Google play services problem. Make sure the gapps are for the right Android version and processor. You can also try a different rom like ressurection remix to see if the Bluetooth problem is fixed.

GoldenBullet72 said:
@ant17 That seems like a Google play services problem. Make sure the gapps are for the right Android version and processor. You can also try a different rom like ressurection remix to see if the Bluetooth problem is fixed.
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I'm thinking maybe its not, as for bluetooth, I never use bluetooth. EVER

ant17 said:
I'm thinking maybe its not, as for bluetooth, I never use bluetooth. EVER
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Is your jem an LTE version?

ong14 said:
Is your jem an LTE version?
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YES!

ant17 said:
YES!
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It's a common problem on LTE version.

ong14 said:
It's a common problem on LTE version.
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Never had it before. Maybe I'll try 14.0 LO

I have two tablets, both lte versions, which were running fine for months. Now, both of them simultaneously are behaving like @ant17 describes. Tablet boots fine, but as soon as you swipe away from the boot screen it reboots.
I'd guess that google updated something, since I tried reflashing and things were fine until I installed gapps (the same one that I had been using forever).
I guess I'll try CM13.

kgoroway said:
I have two tablets, both lte versions, which were running fine for months. Now, both of them simultaneously are behaving like @ant17 describes. Tablet boots fine, but as soon as you swipe away from the boot screen it reboots.
I'd guess that google updated something, since I tried reflashing and things were fine until I installed gapps (the same one that I had been using forever).
I guess I'll try CM13.
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The gapps became my problem and installing the correct gapps for your OS version IS NOT THE THING that ultimately worked. That's bad information.
There's an easy gapps thats only 55MB that finally worked. All the guidance that says which gapp to use in totally INCORRECT!
Called "working marshmallow gapps" (this works)