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[VIDEOS] How to use KFU to root, recovery, flash, and much more.

Hi fellow Kindle Fire owners. I have put together some videos on this device and wanted to share them to help out any noobs. Enjoy
How to install KFU v0.9.6 & TWRP Recovery on the Kindle fire
http://youtu.be/CQ21pr6_SHI
How to install FIRE FIRE FIRE on the Kindle Fire
http://youtu.be/AYjfYj0LepA
How to Root the Kindle Fire plus install Go Launcher
http://youtu.be/HdFMGJoUZPc
How to make a Nandroid back up on the Kindle Fire
http://youtu.be/_L9SRZM0j3w
How to install Jelly Bean 4.2.2 AOSP on the Kindle Fire
http://youtu.be/v0VQb_PYbEQ
How to install CM10.1 Jelly Bean 4.2.2 on the Kindle fire
http://youtu.be/3WHAOQeq4O0
How To restore your Kindle fire to stock from a custom rom
http://youtu.be/dHfOF3qHRLA
More Videos coming as I have time

Added jelly bean 4.2.2 install video
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Been running latest CyanogenMod ROMs on my kf for like a half a year already, (currently running TWA's cm10.1 JB4.2.2 ROM) but these vids SURE would have been helpful back in the day when all I knew about android was angry birds & YouTube app etc.
THANX A LOT!!!! :thumbup:

BrooklynNY said:
Been running latest CyanogenMod ROMs on my kf for like a half a year already, (currently running TWA's cm10.1 JB4.2.2 ROM) but these vids SURE would have been helpful back in the day when all I knew about android was angry birds & YouTube app etc.
THANX A LOT!!!! :thumbup:
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Thanks glad you like them. I just got a kindle fire. I am just making videos as I do things to mine to help the noobs
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Bump for noobs
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what method you would recommend?
with kindle fire utility or the manual method with the factory cable?

The kindle fire utility makes it so easy
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Added CM10.1 jelly Bean video to OP

Does this work with system version 6.3.2?
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gnex0422 said:
Does this work with system version 6.3.2?
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Great for Noobs. Thanks

bahehs said:
Great for Noobs. Thanks
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And that completely didnt answer my question
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gnex0422 said:
Does this work with system version 6.3.2?
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Yes this is all done on system version 6.3.2
once you install jelly bean you will never go back to that amazon boring launcher. running jelly bean on the kindle is llike having a whole new tablet.

Does it work with 6.3.2? Cant seem to make it work
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gnex0422 said:
Does it work with 6.3.2? Cant seem to make it work
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Yes. whats not working?
Check my web site in my signature

Tomsgt said:
Yes. whats not working?
Check my web site in my signature
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I cant get the utility to recognize my kindle...its not showing it hooked up. Did everything as told and installed all drivers.
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gnex0422 said:
I cant get the utility to recognize my kindle...its not showing it hooked up. Did everything as told and installed all drivers.
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use usb deview from my site to uninstall all android drivers and install them again. I had the same problem you are having.

Tomsgt said:
use usb deview from my site to uninstall all android drivers and install them again. I had the same problem you are having.
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Thanks ill give it a try after work tonite and report back
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gnex0422 said:
I cant get the utility to recognize my kindle...its not showing it hooked up. Did everything as told and installed all drivers.
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right click on my computer icon/ manage/ device manager/ android/ and uninstal whats there while your KF is plugged in.
Reinstall the KFU drivers.
And yes its working in 6.3.2, I root mine this week.

oVeRdOsE. said:
right click on my computer icon/ manage/ device manager/ android/ and uninstal whats there while your KF is plugged in.
Reinstall the KFU drivers.
And yes its working in 6.3.2, I root mine this week.
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Worked like a charm thank you very much!
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New update 7.4.3 for kindle fire hd :sad

New update 7.4.3 for kindle fire hd :sad:thumbdown:
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ya.. now after the update its again unrooted and I cannot unroot is now. Tried Root QEMU & Binary v30 method but it fails to root my kindle.
Cheers

ipsearch said:
ya.. now after the update its again unrooted and I cannot unroot is now. Tried Root QEMU & Binary v30 method but it fails to root my kindle.
Cheers
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I just root it using binary 30 and it works greats
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esema1o said:
I just root it using binary 30 and it works greats
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I've used binary v 18 and that works also

esema1o said:
I just root it using binary 30 and it works greats
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salmidach said:
I've used binary v 18 and that works also
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Did you all run it under normal mode. I tried rooting it again with v30 and it wont root.

ldostang said:
Did you all run it under normal mode. I tried rooting it again with v30 and it wont root.
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Yes did u install drivers
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esema1o said:
New update 7.4.3 for kindle fire hd :sad:thumbdown:
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Update good

quan_1986 said:
Update good
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Yea is good cuz wee can still root it
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esema1o said:
Yes did u install drivers
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I was able to root it. But not able to install second bootloader and recovery. We're you all able to do that?
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ldostang said:
I was able to root it. But not able to install second bootloader and recovery. We're you all able to do that?
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Dont know i haven try it to install im just on stock root
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Does 7.4.3 still have a wallpapers switched off when using 3rd party launchers?
Edit: Never mind it still does

Gilly10 said:
Does 7.4.3 still have a wallpapers switched off when using 3rd party launchers?
Edit: Never mind it still does
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Yes srry dude
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If anyone needs help with this new update and rooting and 2nd bootloader stuff still, this is how I did it:
Use kindle fire first aide (available here on xda) to reset your device to stock Amazon 7.2.3. Obviously backup whatever you don't want to lose first with your preferred backup method. Make sure to also disable ota updates also before you proceed.
Once you're back to (pre rooted!) Stock, sideload the fireflash.apk (do a search on xda to find the app) use the directions on that thread to get yourself setup with a 2nd bootloader and twrp recovery in like two clicks of an app. If you can't find the thread, just let me know and I'll provide links. Just MAKE SURE you flash the 7.2.3 bootloader
That fireflash comes with before you flash the new boot.img and twrp recovery. It's such an easy method, and you can find all the tools you need via searching xda for fire flash, followed by hashcode's 2nd bootloader thread. 7.3.0 freedom boot (nevermind that your bootloader won't match, it should be 7.2.3 and freedom boot should be 7.3.0, and twrp 2.4.4.0. Make sure all your boxes are checked, flash the files AFTER YOU FLASH THE 7.2.3 BOOTLOADER!! And you should be all set. From there you can even flash newer Amazon updates if you like via twrp. feel free to contact me with any questions, and major shout outs to the devs who made these apps and programs available to us.
P.S make sure you read the instructions for fireflash.apk on its page so you're familiar. This way always works for me to get around anything Amazon, but you do of course run risks when altering stock software. I highly recommend buying a fast-boot(factory) cable just to make sure you can always restore stock using KFFA if something goes wrong. I got mine from xda member SkOrPn, and I fully suggest if you don't own one get one first. Better safe than stuck waiting 3 days on a cable to save you!
Sent from my cm10.1 KFHD

see my previous post
Here are all the files.actually steps: KFFA to revert to 7.2.3, sideload fireflash and get it opened. You will see a red warning message that you have the wrong bootloader. Flash the one they offer. Reboot kindle (I do, May not be necessary). Load the other files onto your kindle, freedom boot and twrp. Open fireflash again, and match up boot.img and twrp where they obviously go in fireflash, flash the files, and boot into recovery :good: good luck! Hope this helps anyone in that boat

Whenever I attempt to restore the update to a previous version in KFFAide the command window stays at "daemon started successfully" and does not progress beyond that point. Any advice? This happens for any option I choose in KFFAide.

I actually have not tried updating KFFA since I installed it originally, so I can't say what the problem might be. I suggest posting on the first aide thread with your question, and looking for similar posts with solutions over there. The community on here is wonderful, and I'm sure you can find a fix on there it you try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
I hope you find the answers you seek

Have you tried fire first aide to root that's what I use and it works
 @spoken S3
Newest one?

Link to Binary v31
Can anyone send me a link to the latest binary? Much obliged.

Not boot my kindle Fire 7

Hi guys,
I was following the tuto Installing Kindle Fire HD 7" 2nd-Bootloader + TWRP Complete Tutorial but now mi KDF is not booting. The KDF logo blinks indefinitely.
I followed all steps, I did my back up, I ran the fireflash utility and I didnt get error.. the only different is I had the factory OS version 7.4.2. I didnt get an error message or something.
Did I brick my KDF? :crying: Please help to recover my KDF

Can you access recovery?
Volume up and power while booting
If you can you can reflash a ROM
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mrkhigh said:
Can you access recovery?
Volume up and power while booting
If you can you can reflash a ROM
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Thanks mrkhigh for your answer.. No, I am not able to access to recovery..
Do I need to get a factory cable? Can I save my KDF with one?
Thanks

Thought I'd ask since I saw this thread, does your kindle logo ever turn blue?
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HI stunts513
Thanks for your answer. No. it doesn't turn to blue.. It just spinning in the normal Kindle Fire logo..
Thanks for any help on this.

Yea then you need a fastboot cable. From there you can fix it.
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stunts513 said:
Yea then you need a fastboot cable. From there you can fix it.
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Thanks for the confirmation..

I had the same problem and I solved it with a factory cable
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You have bricked it but you can fix it. You will need a factory cable/fastboot cable. ONce you have them, install sr tool and flash the new system images accross, if you need help message me

KFSOWI Stock Files

Is there any place to download stock files from the kindle SOHO? It seems like there should be a repository for common files between devices. for instance i really need DownloadProvider.apk, but cant seem to find it anywhere. Can anyone help me out? i will be uploading all of my common system files for download for others unless something like that already exists and i couldnt find it.

kyleberry.graphics said:
Is there any place to download stock files from the kindle SOHO? It seems like there should be a repository for common files between devices. for instance i really need DownloadProvider.apk, but cant seem to find it anywhere. Can anyone help me out? i will be uploading all of my common system files for download for others unless something like that already exists and i couldnt find it.
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That's the new Kindle Fire HD 2013 right?
If so as with most if not all Kindle Fire's you can download the .bin update file relevant to your device & extract it with 7-Zip etc. to get any file you need.
This is the latest software update .bin file for the KFHD 2013:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-11.3.1.0_user_310084920.bin
It is a 700MB+ download so not ideal if your just looking for one file etc.

right on the money
Thank you very much, that is exactly what I was talking about. I thought it may be possible to download the update but didn't know how!

Is it possible to fix a bricked Kindle with the update?
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wormy987123 said:
Is it possible to fix a bricked Kindle with the update?
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Probably not until there's a useable boot loader. I assume by bricked you mean won't boot

kyleberry.graphics said:
Probably not until there's a useable boot loader. I assume by bricked you mean won't boot
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Yeah it comes up to the first logo not even a colorful logo, And just sits there
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stuck on boot image
wormy987123 said:
Yeah it comes up to the first logo not even a colorful logo, And just sits there
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I did the same hing to mine. I called amazon and was able to exchange no problem. When they asked if I saw 'kindle updating' at boot I said no.

wormy987123 said:
Yeah it comes up to the first logo not even a colorful logo, And just sits there
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If you can still get abd access, you may be able to do something.

I called tech support and getting a new one sent out. I did not want to because it was my fault it was bricked not Amazons but it's my daughters Kindle and I wanted her to have it again
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kyleberry.graphics said:
Probably not until there's a useable boot loader. I assume by bricked you mean won't boot
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not possible at all for the time.

Latonya1 said:
not possible at all for the time.
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You mean it won't boot at all?
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Anonymous.123 said:
You mean it won't boot at all?
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Its boot, but got some problem loading files

If you know what files are the problem and can get abd access, you could push stock copies of those files to the device and possibly get it to loadup
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kyleberry.graphics said:
If you know what files are the problem and can get abd access, you could push stock copies of those files to the device and possibly get it to loadup
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The problem is, there are no stock files for the 2013 Fire HD out there... unless I'm mistaken?
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Ph0enix_216 said:
The problem is, there are no stock files for the 2013 Fire HD out there... unless I'm mistaken?
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I killed my download manager and thought the same. Turns out you can download the update binary and unzip it for individual files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2599020

Just realized that is this thread haha, see the second post for link to .bin
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kyleberry.graphics said:
Just realized that is this thread haha, see the second post for link to .bin
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Yep, downloading the .bin file and renaming it to "whateverthenameis.zip" is handy for getting files you need. You can also pre-root the ROM and flash it, once there's an unlocked boot loader and custom recovery.

I was trying to get a working play store on my kfsowi with a modified download provider, but my kindle lost download capability all around. I just pushed the stock apks and saved waiting for a boot loader exploit thankfully
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kyleberry.graphics said:
I was trying to get a working play store on my kfsowi with a modified download provider, but my kindle lost download capability all around. I just pushed the stock apks and saved waiting for a boot loader exploit thankfully
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So i bricked my KFHD 2013 model and its stuck at the boot logo, is it possible to send the system files to the kindle and get it up and running again? i have a factory cable and i can get it in fastboot mode. please help really lost
thanks

davethebrave14 said:
So i bricked my KFHD 2013 model and its stuck at the boot logo, is it possible to send the system files to the kindle and get it up and running again? i have a factory cable and i can get it in fastboot mode. please help really lost
thanks
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fastboot wont do you any good at this point.
i was able to get mine operating again with the same problem. You have to have root and adb access though

i have a kindle fire hd 7.4.9 but i dont know how to root please help

my kindle fire hd is 7.4.9_user_4962320
please i am looking to to downgrade i dont find nothing
there is a tutorial to donwgrade to 7.48, with kindle fire first aid, i have a factory cable

To downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
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this video helped me root and install a custom rom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSTUNQeSZtM

Red_81 said:
To downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
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I second this link. I have now rooted and put a custom ROM on two Kindle Fire HDs and have a third on it's way. I am getting this for just over $50 on eBay because they are blacklisted and can't be registered with Amazon. I put CM 11 on them and love it, they are a true android tablet now.

I'm glad someone got some use out of the updated images.