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[Q] Bricked Fire Gen 1 or Gen 2?

I recently picked up a used kindle fire for $5 at a second hand shop. After tinkering with it for a bit, I got it to charge and based on what I've read here it appears to be stuck in the normal boot mode (the second Kindle Fire screen that is dimmer). The computer doesn't fully recognize the device. In that it registers that something is there, but it does not label it as a Kindle and when I try to access that drive, it will not allow me to do so. Based on what I've found so far, it appears that I will need to get a factory cable (on order) and use it along with some other software to bring this thing back to life.
But how do I know which software to use? Is there some way to tell if this is a first or second generation fire by the outward appearance since I am unable to access anything on the device to use that as an identifying feature?

Do you have access to a Linux machine? Soupkit utility is really good, but built specifically for Linux. This is for kf1. I don't think there's a Linux utility for kf2, though.
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jma9454 said:
Do you have access to a Linux machine? Soupkit utility is really good, but built specifically for Linux. This is for kf1. I don't think there's a Linux utility for kf2, though.
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I do not have a Linux machine. Although I suppose I could repartition my current computer to set up a Linux sector if that is necessary. I will download the Soupkit utility to have on hand in case I do need to go that route and see what I have to do to set up the dual boot on my computer if necessary. Thank you.
Not being a computer expert or someone who does a lot of flashing, based on the directions I've read here on numerous threads, I think fixing this one should not be too difficult, with the right software. My main concern is knowing which version of the kindle I have, so I know what to use on it. I suspect it is a gen 1 because they've been out longer and would be more likely to show up in a second hand store. However, this unit looks almost new, no scratches etc. So I can't discount that someone could have gotten rid of a second generation unit if it malfunctioned.

dazzyk said:
I do not have a Linux machine. Although I suppose I could repartition my current computer to set up a Linux sector if that is necessary. I will download the Soupkit utility to have on hand in case I do need to go that route and see what I have to do to set up the dual boot on my computer if necessary. Thank you.
Not being a computer expert or someone who does a lot of flashing, based on the directions I've read here on numerous threads, I think fixing this one should not be too difficult, with the right software. My main concern is knowing which version of the kindle I have, so I know what to use on it. I suspect it is a gen 1 because they've been out longer and would be more likely to show up in a second hand store. However, this unit looks almost new, no scratches etc. So I can't discount that someone could have gotten rid of a second generation unit if it malfunctioned.
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Left: Kindle Fire 2 * Right: Kindle Fire 1
That's pretty much the only difference as far as I can tell.

It appears I have a Kindle Fire 1 then. Thank you for the assistance

[Q] How to get bricked kindle fire recognized on computer?

As of now, I'm trying to unbrick my kindle fire 1st generation, but my computer isn't recognizing it as ADB, only as Android, is there anyway to get it recognized as ADB so I can install twrp and flash a rom?
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carlybelle said:
As of now, I'm trying to unbrick my kindle fire 1st generation, but my computer isn't recognizing it as ADB, only as Android, is there anyway to get it recognized as ADB so I can install twrp and flash a rom?
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Try updating the driver in driver settings. That was the problem with my PC once. I just updated and ADB was recognized
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404-Not Found said:
Try updating the driver in driver settings. That was the problem with my PC once. I just updated and ADB was recognized
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Nope, but thank you anyway, the problem is that my kindle fire has no os and it's just stuck at the stock boot up screen without any recovery...

You need a Fastboot cable/adapter/etc.
You can make one yourself by soldering 4th contact/the one with the missing spot to the 1st contact (red wire/power wire).
And then you can use whatever to recover.
AND make sure you use Kindle Fire FIRST GENERATION SOFTWARE. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BRICK AGAIN, AND THEN, COMES JTAG.

mr_verystock said:
You need a Fastboot cable/adapter/etc.
You can make one yourself by soldering 4th contact/the one with the missing spot to the 1st contact (red wire/power wire).
And then you can use whatever to recover.
AND make sure you use Kindle Fire FIRST GENERATION SOFTWARE. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BRICK AGAIN, AND THEN, COMES JTAG.
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Okay thank you!

My amazon fire tv 2 stuck in amazon logo

hello everyone
My amazon fire tv 2 is stuck in the amazon logo and that happing after I do wipe using TWRP is there any we to factory reset or what can I do to fix the issue.
thanks

jalajil said:
hello everyone
My amazon fire tv 2 is stuck in the amazon logo and that happing after I do wipe using TWRP is there any we to factory reset or what can I do to fix the issue.
thanks
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Maybe you wiped system?
Follow this guide:
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] FireTV 2 (sloane)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 2nd gen Fire TV (sloane) Current relase: amonet-sloane-v1.1 NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device if you're already rooted or you have TWRP. NOTE: If something goes...
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thanks for reply
yes I think I wipe system

Is it possible fix that?

I hope the experts can help me to solve the issue.

jalajil said:
I hope the experts can help me to solve the issue.
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No one can fix it for you. You need to follow this guide in order to fix it yourself:
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] FireTV 2 (sloane)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 2nd gen Fire TV (sloane) Current relase: amonet-sloane-v1.1 NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device if you're already rooted or you have TWRP. NOTE: If something goes...
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If you follow the guide from the link to the letter up to the end, your device will boot into twrp. Tthere you can flash a new rom.

thanks, sus_i for your reply
yes of course I will follow the guide

I try to follow th step but how i connect PC with the AFT i have a a a cable but i did not know how i restore the systam
That what i get when i connect the AFT
please advise
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If you click on the link above, you see that you need to open your box up and that you need to short a special point in the box, showed on a picture. Then there are two scripts you need to run until you reach TWRP recovery. There you can flash a new system and wipe data, factory reset.

Hello
Thanks for reply
I think the debugging is not enabled because when i try to list the device show no device.
Is there any way to force debugging enabled?

I had the same problem with my jvc fire tv been stuck on the amazo fire tv logo, and, tried factory resetting and all sorts of other advice but no joy! I was just replying to see you had any luc resettin your tv

Thomson TV stuck on boot

Hi Everyone,
I have a Thomson 4K Android TV, model: 55UC6006S
Since a week the TV wont boot up to Android TV, its stuck on the manufacturer logo.
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I've already searched for an Android TV OS image but even the official site does not have one available;
Television, home appliances, computers, audio & video by Thomson
Discover the latest Thomson innovations: 4K TV, 2-in-1 tablets, Boombox. Friendly Technology at the service of the family by Thomson.
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Came across a similiar post but this one seen Android OS booting, i don't.
Thomson Android Percee TV, remains on booting animation.
Hi people. I have a smart TV android, Thomson percee tv, 65" (65UD6406 S). Happens that it remains on android animated loading screen, forever. I guess that I messed up, when in developer mode, clicked on (somewhere in "showing pointer" (or...
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Is there anyone who can provide me with the OS or any tips i can try?
Thanks in advance!

Everything is in XDA post you mention.
You need PKG file and follow there...how to flash (TV must be Off, press and hold TV power button...).
You can try to unplug TV from power for 30 min, but I doubt....

I also have a problem and then just restart no display press and hold TV power button.

petermelega said:
I also have a problem and then just restart no display press and hold TV power button.
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Attached pic show OTA firmware, not PKG file.....

prosím, kde nájdem súbor PKG pre Thomson 40FE5606
that is him V8-T658T01-LF1V574

petermelega said:
prosím, kde nájdem súbor PKG pre Thomson 40FE5606
that is him V8-T658T01-LF1V574
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try this V575 PKG....
Google Drive - Virus scan warning
drive.google.com

thank you, please how to change the file and to what

petermelega said:
thank you, please how to change the file and to what
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Follow and read in this thread....
Downgrade File for TCL C6 (Current Version: V8-T658T01-LF1V534)
Hey guys, I am new to the Android TV scene so bear with me. Recently bought TCL C6 TV. It updated yesterday to Android Oreo but the Color accuracy especially in HDR has fallen considerably, constant dimming of backlight for no reason and not to...
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Is this fixable (Fire TV 2nd Gen boots to recovery?)

I have a Fire TV 2nd Gen that I have not used in years. I recently fired it up and after attempting to boot up a few times it ends up on a recovery screen as seen in the photo.
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Is there a way out of this? I would love to be able to factory wipe to stock firmware if at all possible?

PartisanEntity said:
I have a Fire TV 2nd Gen that I have not used in years. I recently fired it up and after attempting to boot up a few times it ends up on a recovery screen as seen in the photo.
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Is there a way out of this? I would love to be able to factory wipe to stock firmware if at all possible?
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Looks like your eMMC is read/only, i.e. faulty.
There are a few reports about something like this, for sloane especially with faulty samsung eMMC chips.
I would sell the box (for parts only).

Thank you, that would be a shame.
However reading through my original post, I failed to mention that this Fire TV had in fact been rooted. I forgot how I did it back then, and as I said, I haven't used it in a really long time.
Do you think, given the new info that this device has previousy been rooted, that it is still is faulty memory?

PartisanEntity said:
Do you think, given the new info that this device has previousy been rooted, that it is still is faulty memory?
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In case of a rooted box the eMMC may be fine, if something like the GPT or partitions are messed up.
You can always try the unlock/unbrick for sloane.
All you need is an USB a-a cable, a PC running ubuntu, the latest amonet.zip file for sloane and careful hands The last thing is the most important point as you would need to open up the box and short a special point to ground with something soft but conductive like small copper wire (i.e. no steel parts). The point to short is a really small SMD part and if the part gets lost or damaged, the eMMC gets not accessible... The shorting is a bit annoying as you may need about 50 attempts until the unbrick will work (the sloane isn't as easy to short like a firestick, because the box use a power brick and sucks power via usb too).
There is no guarantee at all that this will help you, since a broken eMMC is only fixable with a replacement chip...
but in case it's only a partition problem, a messed up filesystem or something like this you may get the box fixed. Try it.