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How to return a rooted Kindle Fire (Hardware problem)?

Hey guys,
I want to return my Kindle Fire as its charging port has gone lose. There is some amount of "play" in the charging port and it charges only when I push the charger all the way up. And if the wire is moved even slightly during charging process, it stops charging.
Hence, I want to claim the warranty and return my KF however the problem is I have rooted it some time back. And I have heard, amazon treats it as violation of warranty.
Under these circumstances, can someone please help me how to get around this to be able the claim the warranty? Has anyone done this before?
Thanks!!

Yep use kfu and install twrp... then flash stock software. After wiping everything of course... that will erase twrp and root... also wipe the twrp folder of your kindles sdcard..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200790620#download

Thanks
Thanks a lot fiddlefaddle and Josepho1997. I will follow the instructions to return it. Good thing is its quite new so I don't have any data to backup .

Is the process same if you have the FireFireFire bootloader installed?

thisismalhotra said:
Is the process same if you have the FireFireFire bootloader installed?
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Yep..

resurect this post but how can i solve this problem when the kindle fire isnt charged and wont take a charge????

Yeah my Kindle is dead and I can't charge because the Usb port is bad. I told amazon that the port was bad and they are going to send me a new one. However what happens when and if they find out the one in sending back is rooted? I didn't tell them on the phone that it was.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I just performed the reset to stock as detailed above. However I do not have enough battery power to do a reset of the SD card. I manually wiped the files with a file explorer app and Im just going to kill the battery before I send it back. The charging port is broken so they would have to repair it before the could check it. I doubt they will go through this much trouble considering the charging port is a widespread problem.

[Q] Think I bricked it!!

I received my replacement Kindle Fire today. I proceeded to follow the same steps as I did with my first to root and install modaco. However, once I installed modaco the Kindle would not start. Luckily I backed up the system after I first rooted and was able to restore and get it going again. I then compared my old unit to the new and found that the software versions were different. I downloaded the update from Amazon and ran the install in TWRP. I am now stuck in this endless reboot cycle where it tells me that it detected a problem and must clear App storage. It prompts me to press the power button to proceed. I do this and it just repeats itself. Is there anything I can do to get out of this mode??

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986798 different software versions? As in what version do you speak of?
Edit: my solution is no good if you can't reach the system to perform it.

Thepooch said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986798 different software versions? As in what version do you speak of?
Edit: my solution is no good if you can't reach the system to perform it.
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Kindle came with 6.3 and tried to upgrade it to 6.3.1.

That souldn`t be a problem since it`s likely you no longer have fff and twrp after doing so very good chance you will need factory cable to force it into fastboot so that you can send fff and twrp back to the device in order to flash a rom you can buy a factory cable here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693 post 9

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That souldn`t be a problem since it`s likely you no longer have fff and twrp after doing so very good chance you will need factory cable to force it into fastboot so that you can send fff and twrp back to the device in order to flash a rom you can buy a factory cable here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693 post 9
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Thanks for your help. I am ordering one today.

You're welcome the most important thing at this point is to keep it charged.

I assume that once I receive the cable I will be able to load FFF and TWRP using KFU?

Yes when you get your cable pm me and I will assist you in getting that done.

Fire TV1 bricked no lights

This FireTV has never been opened. I blocked updates per Aftvnews guide. ALso from AFTVnews serial conversion to software showed version 51.1.01 or 51.1.02. Unfortunately, I did not recall these version will not get past update screen if you are blocking updates. I had let sit at the update screen for over 30 minutes, then pulled plug. Now no lights, nothing. Tried ALT-PrtSCr-i and ALT-SysRq nothing. I bought USB A-A cable and windows shows QUB-xxxxx(or close to this from memory). Downloaded Ubuntu LiveCD and it shows 6 partitions from 17MB, 6.1GB, 2x 805MB, 2 x 8.4MB.
So not unlocked bootloader, no CWM, no TWRP nothing becasue this was A Virgin AFTV 1.
I have searched, requested help in other threads and no response and do not know what else can be done.
I do not know linux, but can follow steps and have updated 2 AFTV1 with rbox methods.
Is there anyway to save this Virgin AFTV1?

Im in the exact same boat.. But in deeper waters.. Fire Tv is only recognized as Qualcomm com port (Qualcomm HS QDLoader 9008) without showing the partitions, either in windows or linux... Never tried to install a recovery like Twrp, to unlock the bootloader, just had root since day one. But suddenly, when installing the last update something happened after the "Optimizing system storage and applications" menu. A bricked fire tv. Unfortunatelly i cant find a single trick to work... And yes.. I looked everywhere for a solution..

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This FireTV has never been opened. I blocked updates per Aftvnews guide. ALso from AFTVnews serial conversion to software showed version 51.1.01 or 51.1.02. Unfortunately, I did not recall these version will not get past update screen if you are blocking updates. I had let sit at the update screen for over 30 minutes, then pulled plug. Now no lights, nothing. Tried ALT-PrtSCr-i and ALT-SysRq nothing. I bought USB A-A cable and windows shows QUB-xxxxx(or close to this from memory). Downloaded Ubuntu LiveCD and it shows 6 partitions from 17MB, 6.1GB, 2x 805MB, 2 x 8.4MB.
So not unlocked bootloader, no CWM, no TWRP nothing becasue this was A Virgin AFTV 1.
I have searched, requested help in other threads and no response and do not know what else can be done.
I do not know linux, but can follow steps and have updated 2 AFTV1 with rbox methods.
Is there anyway to save this Virgin AFTV1?
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Was it a refurb? I had a refurb that had no power out of the box. Sent it back.

cancelyourcable said:
Was it a refurb? I had a refurb that had no power out of the box. Sent it back.
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No, brand New.
Does the update work thru the usb?

walkabouts said:
Im in the exact same boat.. But in deeper waters.. Fire Tv is only recognized as Qualcomm com port (Qualcomm HS QDLoader 9008) without showing the partitions, either in windows or linux... Never tried to install a recovery like Twrp, to unlock the bootloader, just had root since day one. But suddenly, when installing the last update something happened after the "Optimizing system storage and applications" menu. A bricked fire tv. Unfortunatelly i cant find a single trick to work... And yes.. I looked everywhere for a solution..
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Yes, I thought we would get some responses from somebody. Possibly even @rbox and @aftvnews.

I wish i was in your situation... You can always dd the partitions again, and eventually fix the brick... In my case (QDLoader 9008) there is nothing i can do. Eventually i could theoretically reprogram the emmc chip, but.. not going to happen. I presume you are in stuck in the Qualcomm HS QDLoader 9006, that should be fixable, since you can write to the partitions. There is a post from Rbox where he tells in detail what to do. Best of luck!

Since your FTV its still showing its partitions (unlike me!) you should be successful with these instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66961740&postcount=676

walkabouts said:
Since your FTV its still showing its partitions (unlike me!) you should be successful with these instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66961740&postcount=676
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Thanks for the idea, but i did not have any chance to unlock my bootloader. So, this will not help.

jj^2 said:
Thanks for the idea, but i did not have any chance to unlock my bootloader. So, this will not help.
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You're absolutely right... Unfortunately.. Perhaps someone in a near future discover a way to bring it to life. But for now we're holding useless bricks..

walkabouts said:
You're absolutely right... Unfortunately.. Perhaps someone in a near future discover a way to bring it to life. But for now we're holding useless bricks..
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Has anyone been able to download update files and put on usbdrive and have the AFTV read the usb?
Please Help

jj^2 said:
Has anyone been able to download update files and put on usbdrive and have the AFTV read the usb?
Please Help
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From my experiences, won't work. The fire tv don't read the update.zip. Without access to a workable recovery, a unlocked bootloader, or functional ADB, there is no way to revive this thing. I would love to be wrong, though..

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From my experiences, won't work. The fire tv don't read the update.zip. Without access to a workable recovery, a unlocked bootloader, or functional ADB, there is no way to revive this thing. I would love to be wrong, though..
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Walkabout,
Thanks for the feedback. Really disappointed of the lack of responses from the XDA Community

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Walkabout,
Thanks for the feedback. Really disappointed of the lack of responses from the XDA Community
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To be honest, me too. But probably, since they all have hardware in working conditions, they aren't facing the same problems as us. Perhaps one of this days Rbox bricks his AFTV, and we get a way to solve our problem..

Any news on your brick? Just had an idea, although don't know if it works, and I don't have another working fire TV. But if a backup is made on QPST from a working fire TV, and then restore that same backup on the bricked unit (using again QPST) it might restore the unit. Mmmm.. Eventually! Damn, unfortunately I don't have a good unit to backup!

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Any news on your brick? Just had an idea, although don't know if it works, and I don't have another working fire TV. But if a backup is made on QPST from a working fire TV, and then restore that same backup on the bricked unit (using again QPST) it might restore the unit. Mmmm.. Eventually! Damn, unfortunately I don't have a good unit to backup!
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Still bricked, put in box hoping later someone could find a way. Ido have a workingAFTV1, but is rooted and updated to OS5. IF you have any idea how to do this I may entertain.
jj^2

Thanks for the reply! After thinking better about my approach, its pretty much pointless, since to make a backup via QPST we have to enter in EDL mode. And there is no way to make a healthy fire TV enter service mode, not even via fastboot. My bricked fire TV is just like yours, sitting in a drawer. But I haven't given up. At least my mind is busy!

Hey guys I've tried to install https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-1-bueller-twrp-recovery-t3383286,
I did the steps for the locked bootloader and I didn't notice that there were errors.
It is rooted and busybox is installed. But it's stuck at the amazon logo while booting.
Do you think it's possible to unbrick it when I buy an USB-A to USB-A cable?
Version is: 51.1.5.0 30720
Thanks for your help!
Update: Ok I was able to open the stock recovery mode and it was reseting but it still won't boot.
I've waited six hours still didn't boot.

Need help
I messed up with amazon fire tv first generatio, it's now not booting up, no light nothing... when i put male-male usb cable i see its storage but that's all. adb can't find device etc.. any help will be appreciated.

Did I finally bricked my 4k firetv?

I just see black screen with fire tv now. It doesn't show up when I type adb devices anymore. I was running commands on it left and right. I was able to unlock bootloader after hardware mode then was trying to install a custom rom ??? The command I know was something like abcde .......wipe/ system ._. Yea I know. Tried to do the hardware mod again but not picking it up. Is it gone ?

tune345 said:
I just see black screen with fire tv now. It doesn't show up when I type adb devices anymore. I was running commands on it left and right. I was able to unlock bootloader after hardware mode then was trying to install a custom rom ??? The command I know was something like abcde .......wipe/ system ._. Yea I know. Tried to do the hardware mod again but not picking it up. Is it gone ?
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TWRP is still there when you restart/boot the stick? (you have to use OTG y cable + mouse in order to check that).
If TWRP is still there, then you can use it to restore a full stock rom or flash the system image.

tune345 said:
I just see black screen with fire tv now. It doesn't show up when I type adb devices anymore. I was running commands on it left and right. I was able to unlock bootloader after hardware mode then was trying to install a custom rom ??? The command I know was something like abcde .......wipe/ system ._. Yea I know. Tried to do the hardware mod again but not picking it up. Is it gone ?
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What custom rom (there isn't one available for the 4k)? From a linux install try a lsusb and see if anything is there (preloader or phone). When you were running commands, were you in the hacked fastboot? As @Pretoriano80 said, get in into twrp and flash, here is a link to the latest to flash to restore, but hopefully you made a backup for you started.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/official-stock-image-fire-tv-stick-4k-6-t4059777

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TWRP is still there when you restart/boot the stick? (you have to use OTG y cable + mouse in order to check that).
If TWRP is still there, then you can use it to restore a full stock rom or flash the system image.
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TWRP was there but after performing /systemwipe i just see that black screen with firetv logo on the screen it skips the TWRP :/ nothing shows up when i type in adb devices (Minimal ADB and Fastboot) like before it would give a serial number and connected status. nothing in adblink either.
i did ordered that cable like 1 month ago it's not here yet. I might ordered another one today from amazon. I was wondering isn't there any software which can turn laptop keyboard to firestick keyboard from some commands? Adb link has remote which i can use ONCE it's inside the fireOS. A physical keyboard with OTG cable is must for this ? Any alternative ?
and i did search all the first 3 pages of the forum to find the stock rom for 4k firestick but couldn't may be because its was 3 am lol
Thanks for the reply!

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What custom rom (there isn't one available for the 4k)? From a linux install try a lsusb and see if anything is there (preloader or phone). When you were running commands, were you in the hacked fastboot? As @Pretoriano80 said, get in into twrp and flash, here is a link to the latest to flash to restore, but hopefully you made a backup for you started.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/official-stock-image-fire-tv-stick-4k-6-t4059777
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was trying to find the stock rom to install but was installing tank one which i think is for another version for fireos stick? i don't know what i was doing x_x Can you please put more light on that lsusb? how does it work? i don't know if i was in hacked fastboot it had fully unlocked bootloader...hmm?
Thanks for the stock rom link, i wished i would have found that last night earlier but i guess it's too late now ._. i will try the hardware mod again but it's not detecting it. i also broke one of the chip before, the hardware mode still went last night earlier so it should work again ?

tune345 said:
was trying to find the stock rom to install but was installing tank one which i think is for another version for fireos stick? i don't know what i was doing x_x Can you please put more light on that lsusb? how does it work? i don't know if i was in hacked fastboot it had fully unlocked bootloader...hmm?
Thanks for the stock rom link, i wished i would have found that last night earlier but i guess it's too late now ._. i will try the hardware mod again but it's not detecting it. i also broke one of the chip before, the hardware mode still went last night earlier so it should work again ?
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Why you installed tank rom in mantis...
Redo kamakiri and flash prerooted.

tune345 said:
was trying to find the stock rom to install but was installing tank one which i think is for another version for fireos stick? i don't know what i was doing x_x Can you please put more light on that lsusb? how does it work? i don't know if i was in hacked fastboot it had fully unlocked bootloader...hmm?
Thanks for the stock rom link, i wished i would have found that last night earlier but i guess it's too late now ._. i will try the hardware mod again but it's not detecting it. i also broke one of the chip before, the hardware mode still went last night earlier so it should work again ?
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Sounds like you unlocked. Did you make it to twrp?
Lsusb is a Linux command in terminal that will show what is connected. This will tell what mode it is in. I broke a chip off one of mine too (tweezers were a bad thought), but that was 7 months ago missing it and it still runs like the rest of mine sticks. The 4k is called mantis, tank is the fire stick2. Totally different.
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tune345 said:
was trying to find the stock rom to install but was installing tank one which i think is for another version for fireos stick? i don't know what i was doing x_x Can you please put more light on that lsusb? how does it work? i don't know if i was in hacked fastboot it had fully unlocked bootloader...hmm?
Thanks for the stock rom link, i wished i would have found that last night earlier but i guess it's too late now ._. i will try the hardware mod again but it's not detecting it. i also broke one of the chip before, the hardware mode still went last night earlier so it should work again ?
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Rortiz2 said:
Why you installed tank rom in mantis...
Redo kamakiri and flash prerooted.
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You never know how deep the water is until you jump head first. I admire people who try!

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Why you installed tank rom in mantis...
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Redo kamakiri and flash prerooted.
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I just literally just did that process again after like 7th try but it's still the same not showing up anywhere and black screen with firetv logo. Attaching the picture of the final process, does that mean it's good? it doesn't look like the first process ending.
Thanks !

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I just literally just did that process again after like 7th try but it's still the same not showing up anywhere and black screen with firetv logo. Attaching the picture of the final process, does that mean it's good? it doesn't look like the first process ending.
Thanks !
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That shows you an obvious error in the fastboot step.
Try using a different cable and be sure to do the process from an 2.0 Port.
Since the bootROM part is already done, just type:
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sudo ./boot-fastboot.sh
Connect the stick WITHOUT SHORT ANYTHING and the script will ask to the Preloader to boot to Hacked Fastboot Mode.
When you see "Hacked Fastboot Mode" in the screen of the device, try running fastboot-step.sh again.

Rortiz2 said:
That shows you an obvious error in the fastboot step.
Try using a different cable and be sure to do the process from an 2.0 Port.
Since the bootROM part is already done, just type:
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sudo ./boot-fastboot.sh
Connect the stick WITHOUT SHORT ANYTHING and the script will ask to the Preloader to boot to Hacked Fastboot Mode.
When you see "Hacked Fastboot Mode" in the screen of the device, try running fastboot-step.sh again.
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sorry where am i entering that code exactly ? because that window was still open with the final error in the instructed directory and i entered that it said command not found so i connected it back to my other laptop and ran Minimal ADB and Fastboot and ran that command there...nothing..
then i went back to linux laptop and close the terminal and re opened a new one and ran that command again said command not found.

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sorry where am i entering that code exactly ? because that window was still open with the final error in the instructed directory and i entered that it said command not found so i connected it back to my other laptop and ran Minimal ADB and Fastboot and ran that command there...nothing..
then i went back to linux laptop and close the terminal and re opened a new one and ran that command again said command not found.
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You have unlocked and flashed recovery. Do you have a OTG (google if if you don't)? looks like you have TWRP now...

Michajin said:
You have unlocked and flashed recovery. Do you have a OTG (google if if you don't)? looks like you have TWRP now...
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i have ordered last month, still not here yet. Might order another one from amazon today. isn't there any software which can convert laptop keyboard temporarily for firestick?
and this might be thinking too oddly but lets say i have a micro usb to usb adapter after i plug that in firestick can i take a usb to usb cable and plug it into usb hub? and then plug keyboard mouse usb drive in it ....all going to firestick via usb to usb cable finally converting the signal from usb to usb micro adapter. i believe i have a usb hub which can be powered...
X_X

tune345 said:
i have ordered last month, still not here yet. Might order another one from amazon today. isn't there any software which can convert laptop keyboard temporarily for firestick?
and this might be thinking too oddly but lets say i have a micro usb to usb adapter after i plug that in firestick can i take a usb to usb cable and plug it into usb hub? and then plug keyboard mouse usb drive in it ....all going to firestick via usb to usb cable finally converting the signal from usb to usb micro adapter. i believe i have a usb hub which can be powered... _X
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No, it has to be a otg. On boot, it will detect it and automatically give you the option for recovery. If you can get into fastboot (you were there before when you ran fastboot.sh you might be able to boot into recovery with fastboot reboot recovery or something simalar. But being in recovery you wont be able to do much unless you have adb connections, or a mouse/keyboard with OTG. Amazon is basically shipping a week for everything right now. I think you really need a OTG to pull it out. ADB and fastboot commands can really screw things up from my novice experience. Get that OTG and try it. I will warn, get one that says it will work for the firestick4k, they dont all work....Make you you give a thanks to the people trying to help, no one is getting paid here...

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No, it has to be a otg. On boot, it will detect it and automatically give you the option for recovery. If you can get into fastboot (you were there before when you ran fastboot.sh you might be able to boot into recovery with fastboot reboot recovery or something simalar. But being in recovery you wont be able to do much unless you have adb connections, or a mouse/keyboard with OTG. Amazon is basically shipping a week for everything right now. I think you really need a OTG to pull it out. ADB and fastboot commands can really screw things up from my novice experience. Get that OTG and try it. I will warn, get one that says it will work for the firestick4k, they dont all work....Make you you give a thanks to the people trying to help, no one is getting paid here...
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Thank you for that information. Appreciate it. Yea everything is late on amazon now even prime :/ but hopefully i find one which works on the first try otherwise it would be a super bumber...
..but then again how would i know if it's the otg NOT working OR the firestick software/hardware? i did broke one capacitor and was running commands on it like a mad man lol , i believe the CLK one on the picture. what it is for ? why was the firestick still working almost normally after i broke it ? attaching the picture
Thanks again !

tune345 said:
Thank you for that information. Appreciate it. Yea everything is late on amazon now even prime :/ but hopefully i find one which works on the first try otherwise it would be a super bumber...
..but then again how would i know if it's the otg NOT working OR the firestick software/hardware? i did broke one capacitor and was running commands on it like a mad man lol , i believe the CLK one on the picture. what it is for ? why was the firestick still working almost normally after i broke it ? attaching the picture
Thanks again !
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There are some that say they work. The ones i have had issues with are the OTG hubs. Depending on which chip was damaged, but i broke one off of mine too about 7 months ago (tweezers are bad) but it has been working the same as the rest of mine. could be a heat thing?

Aaahhhhh hit that virus with a brick because i was able to finally fix my firestick last night, pheww!!
thank you everyone for helping
now i need to research the fastest way to clone my ENTIRE setup. I rooted it.

tune345 said:
Aaahhhhh hit that virus with a brick because i was able to finally fix my firestick last night, pheww!!
thank you everyone for helping
now i need to research the fastest way to clone my ENTIRE setup. I rooted it.
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I have a similar problem with my firestick, How did you manage to fix yours?

Had to do the hardware mode multiple times until i landed at TWRP screen then used adb to flash the stock rom

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I have a similar problem with my firestick, How did you manage to fix yours?
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Were you unlocked? Unless you were playing with recovery, If you have a OTG plugged in from a power off state you should get a recovery option.

Michajin said:
Were you unlocked? Unless you were playing with recovery, If you have a OTG plugged in from a power off state you should get a recovery option.
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Hi Michajin (Thanks for the reply)
Yes I have an unlocked bootloader, TWRP, and was rooted.
I can get into TWRP via OTG, but it doesn't matter what I flash (Stock or Pre-Rooted), all I get is a black screen (I've left it overnight just to be sure).
I was thinking maybe I should try to flash directly from bootloader rather than TWRP, or making a backup from my other firestick and trying that (the data partition at least).
Either way I'll have to do a little more research first, so any thoughts would be greatly appreciated....

My bl unlocked and rooted firestick 2 (tank) bricked itself?

Like the title says my firestick 2nd gen has been unlocked and rooted for a while now but yesterday it randomly rebooted into twrp and then rebooted since then it won't go past the Amazon logo.
I've tried adb, I tried redoing the bootloader unlock process to recover my device but it's stuck on waiting for boot rom even though lsusb shows mediatek phone like it's supposed to. How can I unbrick my firestick?

MysticFTW said:
Like the title says my firestick 2nd gen has been unlocked and rooted for a while now but yesterday it randomly rebooted into twrp and then rebooted since then it won't go past the Amazon logo.
I've tried adb, I tried redoing the bootloader unlock process to recover my device but it's stuck on waiting for boot rom even though lsusb shows mediatek phone like it's supposed to. How can I unbrick my firestick?
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my guess is you took a OTA..... You need a OTG and reinstall, then block. Just guessing though.. You dont have the right drivers if your script doesnt see it. If you are unlocked you should still have TWRP and shouldnt need to do the process again... Have you tried a OTG and boot into recovery script?

my guess is you took a OTA..... You need a OTG and reinstall, then block. Just guessing though.. You dont have the right drivers if your script doesnt see it. If you are unlocked you should still have TWRP and shouldnt need to do the process again... Have you tried a OTG and boot into recovery script?
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If By otg you mean an otg cable, how would that help me? Is there a recovery script that I can run?

MysticFTW said:
If By otg you mean an otg cable, how would that help me? Is there a recovery script that I can run?
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See post 3 of the unlock thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/unlock-fire-tv-stick-2nd-gen-tank-t3907002

See post 3 of the unlock thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...-tank-t3907002
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I read the post but The problem is I can't get to twrp, unless you're saying getting an otg cable and plugging in a mouse/keyboard will force it to got into recovery/twrp. Is there a script I can run on windows or Linux that will boot into recovery? I tried the recovery script included in the unlocking tutorial but it's stuck on waiting for preloader.

Even if you can get to twrp do what Michajin says. The same happened to my Fire tv stick 2 and that's the way I fixed it.
See post 3 of the unlock thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...-tank-t3907002.

Even if you can get to twrp do what Michajin says. The same happened to my Fire tv stick 2 and that's the way I fixed it.
See post 3 of the unlock thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...-tank-t3907002
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Are you saying if I get an otg cable and plug in mouse and keyboard then while it's stuck at Amazon logo I can force it to go to twrp?

MysticFTW said:
Are you saying if I get an otg cable and plug in mouse and keyboard then while it's stuck at Amazon logo I can force it to go to twrp?
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did you solve it?