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So I was using the Kindle Fire Utility to root my Kindle, and that went perfectly, then I installed, the gapps, and that worked perfectly. But I planned to install CM7 on it so attempted to use the install recovery image option. (knowing now that it was broken and it was updated as I was performing this). SO it would go into a boot loop, so I was confused and tried to get it to boot in recovery with no progress. So I tried to see if it could even boot into anything besides normal, so I tried to boot it to fastboot, and now it's stuck on the Kindle Fire boot screen with no flashing.
So, I was freaking out, thinking I bricked my Kindle, and I read around, and noticed that the Utility was updated, but when I launched it I realized that it said offline. So I checked the drivers and it said "Code 10 Error" under device manager. So I uninstalled the drivers, and tried to re-install them. The computer see's my Kindle as an Unknown device, and when I plug it in it says that the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize it. So, when I try to update the drivers for the unknown device I get "The Folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your devices." Even though it does, and if I try to do it another way it says "The Driver is up to date."
I didn't mess with any permissions, or anything like that I just tried to get it to boot in recovery or in fastboot, and it's stuck and now my computer can't recognize it.
Am I SOL? Did I brick it permanently?
Any suggestions would be great. Thank you all for your help.
Manually install the drivers by selecting them from the list (don't tell Windows to automatically search for them).
TheDoctor1177 said:
So I was using the Kindle Fire Utility to root my Kindle, and that went perfectly, then I installed, the gapps, and that worked perfectly. But I planned to install CM7 on it so attempted to use the install recovery image option. (knowing now that it was broken and it was updated as I was performing this). SO it would go into a boot loop, so I was confused and tried to get it to boot in recovery with no progress. So I tried to see if it could even boot into anything besides normal, so I tried to boot it to fastboot, and now it's stuck on the Kindle Fire boot screen with no flashing.
So, I was freaking out, thinking I bricked my Kindle, and I read around, and noticed that the Utility was updated, but when I launched it I realized that it said offline. So I checked the drivers and it said "Code 10 Error" under device manager. So I uninstalled the drivers, and tried to re-install them. The computer see's my Kindle as an Unknown device, and when I plug it in it says that the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize it. So, when I try to update the drivers for the unknown device I get "The Folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your devices." Even though it does, and if I try to do it another way it says "The Driver is up to date."
I didn't mess with any permissions, or anything like that I just tried to get it to boot in recovery or in fastboot, and it's stuck and now my computer can't recognize it.
Am I SOL? Did I brick it permanently?
Any suggestions would be great. Thank you all for your help.
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Here is the exact way to re-install the drivers again if you did not do so already...
- Go to start Menu and right click on computer, Click manage
- In computer Management hit device manager
- I am guessing that you see your kindle connected in there with a yellow ! by it
- Right click on kindle and update driver software
- Click Browse my computer for driver software
- Click let me pick from the list of device drivers on my comp
- Click Next
- Click Have Disk
- Click Browse
- Navigate to your user folder in that window/ or wherever your .android folder is
- Double click on .android folder
- Double click on Driver Folder
- Now Click open
- Now click ok
- Click Next
- ClickInstall driver software anyway
You should be good now!!
Click that thanks if I helped ya
Big thanks to Jcase for Burrito Root
First, sorry for my english.
I have a Kindle Fire OS 6.2.1. I dont know why my Kindle didn't work with ADB driver.
Only one time it work when I used Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.1, then I run option 2 then 3. After that, my Kindle reboot and stop at logo's screen, and adb didn't recognize my Kindle anymore.
I tried install/uninstall, downloaded new driver, install Android SDK,.... but don't luck.
All method to unbrick need adb work well.
Help me fix this issue, please. I live in Asia and can't return my Kindle for Amazon.
first - have you read and done the tricks from kfu ?
Known Tricks
•If you end up stuck at the yellow triangle, in KF Utility select Boot Normal, wait for it to say <waiting for device> and then press and hold the power button 20 seconds until the fire turns off, then when its off turn it back on. This sometimes happens, I have yet to find a clean solution
•If you end up stuck with a yellow triangle, do not EVER unplug it. Leave it plugged in. Check the windows drivers to make sure it isnt showing as "kindle" again. Fastboot is different and can cause this.
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second - don't use the drivers from kfu - do according:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20855280&postcount=54
This helped me get out of a brick 4 times I hope it helps you-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20421225&postcount=222
Just to be redundant this is not a 'brick'
Confirming the driver issue- gotta use diff drivers I restored my Win8 to the kfu .6 just to get adb working
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire
b63 said:
first - have you read and done the tricks from kfu ?
second - don't use the drivers from kfu - do according:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20855280&postcount=54
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The 2nd option help me out to get my kindle fire recognized.
Thanks.
On mine I booted it up to the firefirefire logo and right before the screen flickered I'm not sure if yours does that) I ran a command on the an adb shell command then re ran Kindle fire utilitity's taro installed and it fixed it!
I spent two weeks with a similar problem, finally have everything working. My biggest problem was a USB to micro USB cable that worked fine for charging, but seldom worked for communication between the Fire and my PC. Try another cable.
If your PC beeps when you insert the USB cable, then the cable is probably OK.
Next likely problem is that you don't have ADB installed properly. You can check this by typing adb help at the CMD prompt. (START, RUN, CMD, adb help) If you get a lengthy response, then ADB is installed OK. If you get an error msg, then you need to fix that. Google "How to Install ADB"
If ADB is OK, and you still can't see your Kindle, you probably haven't updated your PATH Variable properly. "How to Install ADB" should include instruction for doing that, but you need to be sure you enter the actual path that your have to the SDK Platform_Tools folder on your PC, not the one described in the video.
Once I managed to get these three thing all working at the same time, things started to fall into place. To most of the people on this forum, these things are probably obvious, but to an old geezer like me every step is a painful learning process.
Good luck
Hi guys!
I have a problem with my kindle fire, brought 2 days ago...
Yesterday I've tried to root my device...and I think that I've done (because on my Fire, there was the superuser app)...but after that, I've tried to put C7 rom but the tutorial says that before this, I need install TWRP.
I've tried to install TWRP with KindleFireUtility...but after 3 steps, the program reboot my device and when it restart, remain fixed on the bootscreen (the black-screen with text: "Kindle Fire" and NO yellow triangle)
I've tried to use CMD but the problem is one: never command (on cmd) find my device...beacause also the pc NOT FIND DEVICE!!!
Please help me...I'm very desperate
PS. sorry for my poor english
you have to update the driver at this point:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21720811&postcount=41
and from the op of kfu:
Known Tricks
•If you end up stuck at the yellow triangle, in KF Utility select Boot Normal, wait for it to say <waiting for device> and then press and hold the power button 20 seconds until the fire turns off, then when its off turn it back on. This sometimes happens, I have yet to find a clean solution
•If you end up stuck with a yellow triangle, do not EVER unplug it. Leave it plugged in. Check the windows drivers to make sure it isnt showing as "kindle" again. Fastboot is different and can cause this.
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and from the dev of kfu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20945694&postcount=506
b63 said:
you have to update the driver at this point:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21720811&postcount=41
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I can't do this! Because when I plug-in my device on PC, windows XP not recognize the device!!!
So, if I go on device manager (on pc) in the list of devices...there isn't my Kindle Fire...and then I can't re-install drivers!!
it's not kindle fire - look for "android phone" or "unknown device"
i've only find "device USB unknow" (this a translation, because I'm italian and xp says: "Periferica USB non riconosciuta").
I've uninstall this, I've restart XP and I've plug-in my device...and I try to install the driver but when I select the .ini file, there is no good for this!
which ini ? which driver set ? do you use the drivers from kfu 0.9.2 ? if yes - fine
the right driver installation file is android_winusb.inf (not the ini) in the drivers\kindle folder of kfu
nothing!
1) I plug-in the fire
2) XP says that is an unknow device
3) I open the device manager. In the "USB root HUB" there is a "Unknow Device". DoubleClick that open a window of Property.
4) I click on Driver tab and click on "Upgrade Driver". Choose the path (folder driver of kfu) and select "android_winusb.inf"...but there is a message box "The specified location does not contain information about the hardware".
So...
gave you a pm some time ago ...
I had a similar problem while trying to install TWRP the first time via KFU except I was stuck at the yellow triangle and not the Kindle Fire screen.
First I replaced run.bat in the KFU folder with the one from this post because my Kindle was 6.2.2. Next I installed the drivers for my uknown device in device manager both by pointing the unknown device to where I saved android_winusb.inf and also ran the install_drivers.bat. I got an error saying they could not install.
Next, I followed the steps here
•If you end up stuck at the yellow triangle, in KF Utility select Boot Normal, wait for it to say <waiting for device> and then press and hold the power button 20 seconds until the fire turns off, then when its off turn it back on. This sometimes happens, I have yet to find a clean solution
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and when I rebooted my Kindle, it booted normally and appeared as Kindle in Device Manager. So despite KFU not detecting my device, and the drivers giving me problems, I was still able to issue the command in KFU for normal boot mode and held the power button for 30 seconds and it was back to normal. I hope this helps.
nothing...I'm desperate...
I Think that the principal trouble are DRIVERS! In fact, when I plugin my device, now XP (another pc with xp) see the device but tell me that the device is unknow...
So, I try to install driver from (extras/google/usb_driver/android_winusb.inf) but xp says that "there is no information about hardware".
after 48h, now XP see my device and I reinstall the driver (android_usb.inf).
but...now I've anothere trouble: WHY the Kindle Fire Unbrick not see my KF?
While KFU see my device and show me this:
adb status: online
adb rooted: no
boot status: unknow
but if I open CMD and write "adb devices"...no device found!
What Can I Do?
Hi, I've recently rooted my Kindle Fire device using KFU v9.3. After this, I noticed that FFF and TWRP weren't installed. So I used KFU to install FFF and it worked perfectly. I tried to install TWRP and it failed saying
"Oops… something went wrong with the download.
The recovery downloaded is not correct.
Please try the download again."
However, on the second try it worked up until a point where KFU said "Setting Normal bootmode" followed by "waiting for device...". This was when my kindle got stuck on the yellow triangle screen and my computer has not been able to recognize it since.
I have tried to install drivers via the install_drivers.bat file in KFU, however i get the error "install failed (Unsigned)" I tried to use Zombiepirates' Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility and selected "Stuck at logo" but it can't find the device.
Now when I plug my kindle into the computer it just keeps turning on and off and my computer doesn't recognize it.
I'm using a WIndows XP pc and I have access to a windows 7 one if needed.
Try this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422832
Have you tried using KFU to change the bootmode back to normal despite your kindle not being detected? After you attempt to change the bootmode to normal perform a hard reset (hold the power button for 30 seconds) and your kindle should be detected. Hope this helps, worked for me for the same issue
I can't, whenever I use "install_drivers.bat" I get an error that says "Install failed (Unsigned)"
Do you know how I should go about fixing this?
BluesHawk said:
Have you tried using KFU to change the bootmode back to normal despite your kindle not being detected? After you attempt to change the bootmode to normal perform a hard reset (hold the power button for 30 seconds) and your kindle should be detected. Hope this helps, worked for me for the same issue
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Yes I have. It says "waiting for device" and I did a hard reset to my Kindle but still it's "waiting for device" now my Kindle is just shutting on and off rapidly whenever it's plugged into the computer
Is windows blocking the driver? You're on XP right? Try this, then try installing the driver.
Right click on My Computer then select Properties to open System Properties.
In “System Properties” dialog box, select the Hardware tab.
Click on Driver Signing button.
Make sure "block" option isnt checked. That wouldn't let you install any uncertified drivers.
BllgpapaG said:
Yes I have. It says "waiting for device" and I did a hard reset to my Kindle but still it's "waiting for device" now my Kindle is just shutting on and off rapidly whenever it's plugged into the computer
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The same thing is happening to me. My kindle is rebooting when plugged into the computer, KFU or KUU aren't able to do anything. I'm using Windows 7 but I can't bring up the drivers because the device isn't recognized by windows
any ideas on how to stop this rapid rebooting is much appreciated
Edit
a link to my post on a similar issue can be found here
MasterJoefus said:
The same thing is happening to me. My kindle is rebooting when plugged into the computer, KFU or KUU aren't able to do anything. I'm using Windows 7 but I can't bring up the drivers because the device isn't recognized by windows
any ideas on how to stop this rapid rebooting is much appreciated
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Update your kindle fire driver with the file in the KFU directory.
Go into Device Manager, find the Kindle fire, update the driver and point it to the driver in the KFU directory. (KFU>drivers>kindle)
_Justin said:
Update your kindle fire driver with the file in the KFU directory.
Go into Device Manager, find the Kindle fire, update the driver and point it to the driver in the KFU directory. (KFU>drivers>kindle)
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The kindle is not listed in the device manager because after the kindle reboots a few times while connected to the pc, windows stops adding it to the device manager. Is there any way to manually add it and add the drivers?
MasterJoefus said:
The kindle is not listed in the device manager because after the kindle reboots a few times while connected to the pc, windows stops adding it to the device manager. Is there any way to manually add it and add the drivers?
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I don't know why it's doing that. Is it constantly rebooting? Try another USB port or PC.
from the op of kfu:
Known Tricks
•If you end up stuck at the yellow triangle, in KF Utility select Boot Normal, wait for it to say <waiting for device> and then press and hold the power button 20 seconds until the fire turns off, then when its off turn it back on. This sometimes happens, I have yet to find a clean solution
•If you end up stuck with a yellow triangle, do not EVER unplug it. Leave it plugged in. Check the windows drivers to make sure it isnt showing as "kindle" again. Fastboot is different and can cause this.
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and from vashypooh - dev of kfu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20945694&postcount=506
about drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22342376&postcount=6
hope this helps ...
@b63
THANK YOU! Your post about drivers is the most direct and effective way to install drivers. I wish I could thank you a million times.
glad to help ...
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Kindle Fire in FFF Loop
I am also having the same issue as well. Tried running the KFU for unbricking and still nothing as my PC nor my laptop is able to recognize my KF. Not sure what to do. It is constantly just looping while connected via USB and if I disconnect it, it powers off.
Any help would be great.
sounds like empty battery
would try to charge it with the wall charger for some hours
if it turns on if you plug it to the wall charger try to power it off by holding the pwr button ~20sec till it turns off to allow charging
noob needs help with ice cream sandwitch gone wrong!!
Hey ya'll,
So I'm sure you're tired of noobs posting but I just need a little help. I rooted my kindle last night and then tried giving it ics 4. So, I wiped everything (as instructed) and before hand I added the cm09 file along with the gapps. Yet, when I downloaded and extracted these two files they came out as multiple files so I first extracted the files to my desktop. I then transferred the individual files to the root of my kindle. When trying to "install" them , the individual files(which cm09 and gapps had been comprised of ) popped up but I couldn't do anything with them (flash ,etc). So, then I tried condensing all the gapps files into one "gapps" folder and all the cmo9 files into one "cm09" folder and transfer it to the root. Same thing happened. What I think I should haev done is not extracted either and just have sent the unzipped files to the root of my kindle...woops...I am a dumb noob after all! So, now I'm stuck with my kindle and when I turn it on to "normal mode" (not the TWRP) the "kindlefire" insignia pops up at start up like normal but it just sits there like that. Any idea of what I should do and where I can get the files to do it so that I too can have the LIMITLESS POWER OF ICE CREAM!!?? MWAHAHAHAHA...really though..any help ?
would try to boot to twrp - tap mount and mount sdcard - copy the cm9 file to the root of sdcard as instructed - install it with twrp - that should do it
you can install the necessary gapps afterwards - if i remember right it is also described how to do in the op of cm9
i just wanted some help. I rooted my kindle fire and flashed everything had cm7 on it one point and wanted to try miui's rom. I did as instructed but its stuck on the fff screen. Ive also tried as b63 instructed. But every time i connect my kindle it shows up for a brief second and disappears. What do i do? Please help! thank you!
You are 100% correct.
b63 said:
sounds like empty battery
would try to charge it with the wall charger for some hours
if it turns on if you plug it to the wall charger try to power it off by holding the pwr button ~20sec till it turns off to allow charging
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If the yellow triangle is flashing and the tablet turns of when you unplug it from your computer then the battery is totally dead. I figured that out after 7 hours of frustration!
Yea I had that same issue with mine. I connected it to its factory shipped charger and about an hour later it was turning on and staying on.
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My little brother attempted to root his Kindle Fire, and managed to break it. When you turn it on, it just says kindle fire, and stays like that until you turn it off. Holding the power button for 20 seconds doesn't do anything, and my computer doesn't recognize anything connecting. Any suggestions? It seems like I'm stuck with no options to even try currently. I'd appreciate any ideas.
So I'm assuming you've entered: fastboot devices ...and nothing shows up, correct?
How did he manage to brick it? What was he doing?
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What did he use to try and root it? KFU? and did you use the drivers that come with it to detect the kindle?
I have the drivers installed and windows acknowledges there is a kindle in. I believe he used KFU. KFU doesn't recognize the kindle in. Its like the Kindle can't boot far enough to be accessed. When it turns it on it is bright for a few seconds, then dims, then it flashes something and the logo disappears for maybe 1/4 of a second, then goes back to the logo. I've rebooted it a few times while in KFU but it hasn't recognized it yet. This is already further than I managed to get before.
Thank you
I spoke to my little brother about what hes done. He said he tried to root it with the command prompt, not KFU. He also said he had the drivers installed.
would check the drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22342376&postcount=6
and how drivers/bootmode/commands are related:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=943772&d=1331571368