I was following the tutorial at http://rootkindlefire.com because the tool wasn't working. I got to the point where I typed in these commands and thats when things went downhill in a hurry.
adb shell
su
idme bootmode 4002
reboot
When it rebooted I was instructed to reinstall the drivers but, this was unsuccessful and I tried to reboot both the device and the computer. Afterwards when I tried to access the device using these commands
adb root
adb remount
It said the device cannot be found.
The device is listed as Android ADB Interface with and exclamation point by it. At this point I have no Idea what to do because it is stuck on the Kindle Fire logo and I think I may have bricked it for good. I hope that someone can help remedy this. I booted it into fast mode to try to install the twrp recovery if that information helps any. I am running windows 7 64 bit.
First, What where you trying to do on the kindle fire? Rooting it or something else?
Second, Do you have TWRP installed on your kindle fire?
PS: Don't freak out yet. Always stay calm there will almost always be a fix.
Search the forums. This has already been covered more than a dozen times.
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Don't panic yet. I am guessing you are stuck at the yellow triangle and not the Kindle Fire logo?
To reinstall drivers right click on the device in device manager and point the installation to where you have your kindle device drivers. (should be .android folder)(if you have followed the instructions to root then you already updated those files to contain the Kindle drivers)
Then you need to change out of fast boot mode (4002) back to regular boot mode ((4000)
GBH2 said:
Don't panic yet. I am guessing you are stuck at the yellow triangle and not the Kindle Fire logo?
To reinstall drivers right click on the device in device manager and point the installation to where you have your kindle device drivers. (should be .android folder)(if you have followed the instructions to root then you already updated those files to contain the Kindle drivers)
Then you need to change out of fast boot mode (4002) back to regular boot mode ((4000)
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I seem to have gotten it working. After several reboots with both devices the KFU finally recognized the device and allowed me to change back to normal boot. Now I dont have to buy my dad a new KF
I recently rooted my kindle no problems and installed android market and TWRP with no problem using kindle fire utility but one day i accidently pressed 4 on the Kindle fire utility and it did the stock update.zip on my kindle and i lost my root + TWRP recovery but regained root access by using kindle utility again but i cant seem to get TWRP back on there. every time i go to press 5 for install twrp it says TWRP img found and tries to install but i end up waiting forever and i power off and on like it says any suggestions?
I was never able to get TWRP to install with KFU. I eventually gave up using KFU and just installed it manually, which isn't hard to do at all:
http://liliputing.com/2011/12/how-t...ire-backup-restore-flash-custom-firmware.html
a few notes on the link: there is a typo in there, make sure you type adb. another suggestion i'd make is to put the img in the platform-tools folder
ok so i tried to to root kindle fire 1st gen and i got twrp recovery but no superuser or unlocked bootloader or firefirefire so i installed a 4.2.2 aosp rom with gapps then i restoreed cache and dailvic cache and system and i think everything then tried to boot and it started booting into kindlefire logo bute fire was ritten in blue and it sais booting... at the bottom but it never goes past this PLZZZZZZZ HELP ME!
Connect it to your computer and go to kindle fire utility and boot it into recovery then fastboot then try normal.
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Bneyboy095 said:
Connect it to your computer and go to kindle fire utility and boot it into recovery then fastboot then try normal.
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anything i do on that it just boots back up into the same thing
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Bneyboy095 said:
Connect it to your computer and go to kindle fire utility and boot it into recovery then fastboot then try normal.
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still not working but plz keep trying to help me this is my sisters kindle i borrowd it from my 11 year old sister
if you can get into twrp select mount. it will mount it on your computer normaly then download SuperSu.zip and put on the root of sd (means in no subfolder) then flash it. it should boot normaly
When you root your device (Kfu method) you wont have FFF or superuser or galls. You have to do those things manually. On all the guides in this forum it says that.
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Hello,
Yesterday i tried to load a Cyanogenmod custom Rom on my Kindle Fire HD (7") and followed an instruction to do so. I rooted the Device via ADB and FlashFire11. The KindleFireFirstAide tool was part of the tutorial but i didn't really understand how to use it. However, in FireFlash11 i installed a file called kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.3.img as the main Boot section and a file called kfhd7-twrp-2.4.4.0-recovery.img as recovery section. Before that i put a file with the custom ROM (cm-10.2-20131115-UNOFFICIAL-tate) on the sdcard.
Everything worked fine (after some troubleshooting) and finally i booted with that blue "Kindle Fire"-symbol. In the TWRP (v2.4.4.0) menu i installed the custom ROM. everything worked fine. Android loaded safely.
My mistake was that i wanted to install a new version of the cyanogenmod (cm-11-20131126-UNOFFICIAL-tate.zip). I wiped all the userdata and tried to insall it via TWRP. But this time it said "Fail".
Now i have no ROM installed. The Device will only boot into TWRP.
The only ROM i have saved to the SDcard is the failing ROM. Under the point "reboot" in the TWRP menu i can choose "Bootloader" wich works.
I desperately tried figuring out how to get the files from a working ROM on the device to install it via TWRP, but i cant access the device via ABD. But one thing does work: If i set the device to "Bootloader"-Mode, i can access it via KFFirstAide. With option 10 of the KFFA i can reboot the Kindle in normal mode. This proofs to me, that i can access the Device in a way. Isn't it possible to send the working ROM Data to the Device via Fastboot?
Sorry for my limited knowledge in this area. And sorry for my bad English, i'm from germany
Would be so nice if anyone could help me. If you need more information on my case i will post it immediately.
For clarification:
I need to know how i can load a custom ROM on the Device to Flash the Device Succesfully. Unfortunately the Device doesn't appear in the Drive Selection of my Windows (8.1). In the Device Manager it is featured as "Kindle Fire HD 7" with a little triangle. During boot the Kindle appears for short period of time as ADB-Device.
I need access to the SDcard of the device to load the working ROM on it. But how do i get access?
EDIT2:
I found a thread about fastboot commands. There is a command as following: fastboot -i 0x1949 update <filename>. Is this a way to install a ROM using fastboot, or is there no way to install a ROM via fastboot?
SOLVED:
I found out that the device had to be accessable (ADB) while in recovery. So looked at my ADB drivers. in a thread there was posted, that TWRP 2.4.4.0 is to old for the newest ADB-driver (which i had installed). So i installed older ADB drivers. Then the device was recognized as ADB Interface. I used the command "adb push" to load the working files to the sdcard. In TWRP installed the Cyanogenmod and now everything boots and works fine
thanks
Did you have the Kindle Fire HD 7 from Year 2013?
If yes how you do this? I AM TO FROM GERMANY!! Can you answer please on german PN?
Arti96 said:
Did you have the Kindle Fire HD 7 from Year 2013?
If yes how you do this? I AM TO FROM GERMANY!! Can you answer please on german PN?
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got no pn
Arti96 said:
Did you have the Kindle Fire HD 7 from Year 2013?
If yes how you do this? I AM TO FROM GERMANY!! Can you answer please on german PN?
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Only root exists for the 2013 KFHD7 at this time. No custom ROM's yet.
This will only work with system versions 5.0.X , will not work with Fire tablets on System version 5.1.1or higher
Required
PC/Mac/Linux although I will only cover PC
Can ADB/Fastboot be used on Linux and Mac?
You will need a way to copy Stock Firmware file to a SD Card
You will need a few files
Drivers
Stock Firmware
update-kindle-37.5.2.2_user_522054520.bin.zip - AFH -
Custom recovery I used Twrp
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip if you want to root
Open Gapps zip if you want Google Services (I suggest ARM/5.1/pico)
Instructions
Install Drivers
Change Stock Firmware file extension from .bin to .zip
Copy Stock firmware to sd card
Insert SD Card in the KFFOWI/Ford
Boot to Fastboot Mode
Boot Custom Recovery
In Custom Recovery, Install Firmware.zip, SuperSU.zip, GApps.zip
Reboot
I covered most of these steps in
2015 Fire: Booting TWRP, Rooting, Installing Gapps with Video
Tomsgt Video also covers most of this using Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-SuperTool.zip in
How to install CM12.1 rom on the Amazon Fire 5th gen
Note: I have tested this method by
Installing CM12.1, Booting cm12.1, Factory Reset in twrp, Rebooted, Installed Stock Firmware (nothing extra), Booted Stock Rom. It is possible that this method does not restore everything or reflash all partitions, but everything appears to work correctly.
Alt method: using Stock Recovery
If you do not have a way to get the Firmware file to the SD Card
try [HOWTO] How to restore firmware on your device + Amazon Firmware by Awesomeslayerg
[Video]How to Firmware Restore or Unbrick your Amazon Fire 5th gen Tabletor
If you have a pc but not a sd card reader, you can try
adb sideload with
Cyanogen Recovery (2015-11-04) by ggow
If you don't have a pc, you can try
[Guide][Script]Fire Mobile Boot Helper - Boot imgs without your PC using android! by Harry44
Error: E: Cannot restore System -- mounted read only
If you see this trying to restore a nandroid backup, I just install the official firmware (plus SuperSu and GApps) then just restore the data from the back up
sd_shadow said:
Error: E: Cannot restore System -- mounted read only
If you see this trying to restore a nandroid backup, I just install the official firmware (plus SuperSu and GApps) then just restore the data from the back up
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awesome write up buddy love it. you are all over this device thats for sure
Can I perform a full, stock recovery on 5.1.1?
I lost some stock Amazon apps (launcher, Amazon Video) during Root using AutoRootScriptFirev4.12.
I have used ADB to restore the 5.1.1 Update but it returns still missing the apps deleted during Root and no Launcher.
Both factory reset & sideloading the 5.1.1 Bin restore my tablet still with missing components.
Is 5.1.1. only an update and not the full restore?
ArmandSalmon said:
Can I perform a full, stock recovery on 5.1.1?
I lost some stock Amazon apps (launcher, Amazon Video) during Root using AutoRootScriptFirev4.12.
I have used ADB to restore the 5.1.1 Update but it returns still missing the apps deleted during Root and no Launcher.
Both factory reset & sideloading the 5.1.1 Bin restore my tablet still with missing components.
Is 5.1.1. only an update and not the full restore?
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I think there isn't any way on 5.1.1 bud
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plase hlep me dump backup emmc
i need dump 1G or 4G, please root and dump file,
adb shell su -c " dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/fire.img bs=1024 count=4194304"
Please have a few questions please, I hope not bother anyone
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Error: E: Cannot restore System -- mounted read only
If you see this trying to restore a nandroid backup, I just install the official firmware (plus SuperSu and GApps) then just restore the data from the back up
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hi Please have a few questions please, I hope not bother anyone, I have two kindles 5th gen 5.1.1 full root, block OTA upgrade and install nova all with supetool then I try to install CM12 With flash fire apk but i got stuck in CyanogenMod logo, my pc recognizes mtp as fire and adb and fastboot working perfect but I can not boot intro stock recovery in any way, when I try to enter to stock recovery fire gets stuck in (amazon logo) forever and when I type (adb devices) adb show fire as fastboot device, I do not understand, is there any way to fix this?
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hi Please have a few questions please, I hope not bother anyone, I have two kindles 5th gen 5.1.1 full root, block OTA upgrade and install nova all with supetool then I try to install CM12 With flash fire apk but i got stuck in CyanogenMod logo, my pc recognizes mtp as fire and adb and fastboot working perfect but I can not boot intro stock recovery in any way, when I try to enter to stock recovery fire gets stuck in (amazon logo) forever and when I type (adb devices) adb show fire as fastboot device, I do not understand, is there any way to fix this?
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did you try
fastboot.exe oem reboot-recovery
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Yep keep stuck in (amazon logo forever) and when i tipe adb devices keep showing fire as fastboot devices, I read all your recommendations all very good to be honest with u and thanks to u and root jonky have two fires 5.0.1 With CM12 working well,thanks u all!!!
jonathanjr321 said:
Yep keep stuck in (amazon logo forever) and when i tipe adb devices keep showing fire as fastboot devices, I read all your recommendations all very good to be honest with u and thanks to u and root jonky have two fires 5.0.1 With CM12 working well,thanks u all!!!
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if you can't get to recovery, there is no known fix
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THANKS
sd_shadow said:
if you can't get to recovery, there is no known fix
Sent from my Motorola XT1060 using XDA Labs
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is ok, thanks to u guys I know u all working hard here that helped me to get a lot experience
I tried to install TWRP. It won't boot into TWRP. Nor will it boot into stock recovery. All I am able to do is get it to FASTBOOT mode. I current'y have Slim rom on it. It stopped loading as well. It just sits there with the Slim logo rotating. Any help will be great.
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I tried to install TWRP. It won't boot into TWRP. Nor will it boot into stock recovery. All I am able to do is get it to FASTBOOT mode. I current'y have Slim rom on it. It stopped loading as well. It just sits there with the Slim logo rotating. Any help will be great.
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if it won't boot to stock recovery, there is no fixing
I installed the OS from Amazon OS 5.1.2 to Android 5.1.1. (Lollipop). It worked a few days and started intermittently working sensor and I decided to reinstall another Android 5.1.1. After reinstalling the tablet does not turn on. Then I went in fastboot and through ADB installed Amazon OS 5.1.1.
The result: the tablet when turn on does not show screen AMAZON, that is does not react to pressing the power button. When connected to the computer constantly appears and disappears "PreLoader USB VCOM Port".
Tell me, please, how can I restore the tablet after that?
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I installed the OS from Amazon OS 5.1.2 to Android 5.1.1. (Lollipop). It worked a few days and started intermittently working sensor and I decided to reinstall another Android 5.1.1. After reinstalling the tablet does not turn on. Then I went in fastboot and through ADB installed Amazon OS 5.1.1.
The result: the tablet when turn on does not show screen AMAZON, that is does not react to pressing the power button. When connected to the computer constantly appears and disappears "PreLoader USB VCOM Port".
Tell me, please, how can I restore the tablet after that?
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i have the same problem. So far the only fix is to order a used motherboard on the web and hope it isn't bricked. Amazon should really release a program to return the device to stock from the PreLoader USB-MTP mode.
There is this thread for the possible solution:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/unbrick-fire-7-5th-gen-downgrade-t3388747/
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Amazon should really release a program to return the device to stock from the PreLoader USB-MTP mode.
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Amazon has a generous 'no questions asked' exchange policy during the warranty period which runs 90 days to 2 years depending on model and region. Device is not intended for enthusiasts as evidenced by aggressive lockdowns. Why would any company in their right mind release such a tool given the target audience?
Bricked my tablet but I'm able to boot into fastboot mode
Hello,
I have just softbricked my tablet because the wrong OpenGapps were flashing.
The problem is I can't start a custom recovery because the boot loader is too new
And I can't access my stock recovery because I've tried flashing TWRP from it in the past.
What can I do now? As I said earlier, I can access the device using Fastboot commands, but I don't know how to get at least one ADB interface working on the tablet so that I can upload the stock image to the device.
Thanks for any help!
TheGoliath said:
Hi,
I just softbricked my tablet 'cause of flashing wrong gapps?
The problem is, that I can't boot into a custom recovery (bootloader to new)
And I can't access my stock recovery because I tried to flash TWRP over it in the past.
So what can I do now? As I said, I'm able to access the device with fastboot commands but I don't know, how to get at least a adb interface running on the tablet so I can sideload the stock image.
Many thanks for any help!
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You will not be able to reload stock FireOS from fastboot as the necessary commands have been disabled by Amazon. Pretty much game over if you can not access stock recovery and bootloader version is >5.0.x.
Can you describe "softbricked" symptoms in more detail? At what point during boot process does device hang/loop?
Davey126 said:
You will not be able to reload stock FireOS from fastboot as the necessary commands have been disabled by Amazon. Pretty much game over if you can not access stock recovery and bootloader version is >5.0.x.
Can you describe "softbricked" symptoms in more detail? At what point during boot process does device hang/loop?
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OK. So I wanted to install the new Fire Nexus Rom and I may have installed the wrong package or something, but the symptoms are the following:
When I press the power switch, it turns on. Then the Amazon logo appears and after about 10 seconds the screen goes black again. The whole thing then repeats itself in a boot loop
i flashed stock update-kindle-37.5.2.2_user_522054520.
following a link in the forums
had to do it for pokemon
can i just flash any newer version as well this way or will ability to fastboot boot twrp then be gone?
thanks for any help