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Bricked friends kindle fire help please!!!

I don't know what to do. I'm giving him the kindle fire back on monday but it's bricked! It's stuck on the Kindle Fire screen. When I go to device manager I see,
Android Phone-
Android ADB Interface
I was in kindle fire utility and I clicked on fast reboot then it got bricked. Anyone know how to help me? please?

i assume you did'nt read very well or don't know what fastboot is
you selected "fastboot" !
just redo kfu and select "normal" this time ...

kindle fire utility is very easy to use, as long as your computer can recognized your kindle fire with ADB protocol, then you should be ok. read the instruction in detail please

You may need to reinstall your drivers... This happened to me as well.. though not quite the same

[help] kindle fire stuck at yellow triangle/reboot loop

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 ...
please mark the subject of the topic (edit first post) with [Solved]

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.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

[Q] Question on Kindle Fire Utility

I just got my KF tonight and decided what the hell to go ahead and root it. I read the information in the development thread on the Kindle Fire Utility (ver 0.9.3).
I installed the driver files on Windows 7, no problems, device manager shows my device as a Kindle and not ADB composite.
Once that was done, I started the KFU and got my command prompt stating that it was resetting ADB and waited and waited.
I then got the messages after about 5 minutes stating that the daemon had been started successfully.
I then kept waiting and waiting and waiting for around 15 minutes.
I am not a complete noob to rooting, I rooted an OG Droid and my Samsung Fassy. My question is how long is it suppose to take to get the number prompts in KFU or am I totally missing something here
Please any assistance is greatly appreciated.

It should take few seconds. Apparently, your PC configuration for USB driver is not correct.
I recommend before using KFU that you test the interface using adb. Start with adb devices command. If you get a response from KF with its s/n then you go a he'd and use KFU to root, install bootloader fff, and recovery such as cmw or twrp and finally select a ROM to install.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

Well I rechecked through ADB, got this as the feedback. I uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers, device mgr still showing as Kindle USB device.
C:\Users\Ninja\Desktop\ADB>adb devices
List of devices attached
2CBC002600000001 device
Am I suppose to be seeing this output or the name of Kindle on the output?

Yes, you do have ad working.
Now you can root your KF.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

the last version of kfu (0.9.3) has a small bug in run.bat
would try to use the run.bat from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23536888&postcount=1007

WIll the Kindle Fire factory cable work when SD card is inacessable?

My Kindle Fire is stuck in the TWRP boot loop with the blue and white kindle fire logo. So far I haven't been able to mount or wipe the SD card, and there is not zip file loaded onto the Kindle that I can use to restore it. I haven't been able to try adb because the Kindle does not show up under the devices when I go through the command prompt steps. I can wipe everything else and get it to boot into the Fastboot? screen (the kindle fire logo is orange and white), but my computer doesn't recognize it from that screen. Both of my computers will only recognize it as Android ADB Interface when I hit the power button to enter the boot screen. Once it leaves the boot screen it disappears from the device manager.
The kindle fire utility reads:
ADB status: Offline
Boot Status: Unknown.
When using the twrp, anything that involves writing to or wiping the sd card receives this error E:failed to mount /sdcard (invalid argument)
I am about to order the factory cable, but first... does anyone know if the cable will even help if the SD card is inacessable? Any other suggestions? Or should I begin using my Kindle as a coaster?

Kamakookie said:
My Kindle Fire is stuck in the TWRP boot loop with the blue and white kindle fire logo. So far I haven't been able to mount or wipe the SD card, and there is not zip file loaded onto the Kindle that I can use to restore it. I haven't been able to try adb because the Kindle does not show up under the devices when I go through the command prompt steps. I can wipe everything else and get it to boot into the Fastboot? screen (the kindle fire logo is orange and white), but my computer doesn't recognize it from that screen. Both of my computers will only recognize it as Android ADB Interface when I hit the power button to enter the boot screen. Once it leaves the boot screen it disappears from the device manager.
The kindle fire utility reads:
ADB status: Offline
Boot Status: Unknown.
When using the twrp, anything that involves writing to or wiping the sd card receives this error E:failed to mount /sdcard (invalid argument)
I am about to order the factory cable, but first... does anyone know if the cable will even help if the SD card is inacessable? Any other suggestions? Or should I begin using my Kindle as a coaster?
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If you have the newest 1.4a I think you shouldn't need the factory cable. That said, I use it most of the time because it makes it so easy.
Sounds like your USB drivers are messed up.
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rbeavers said:
If you have the newest 1.4a I think you shouldn't need the factory cable. That said, I use it most of the time because it makes it so easy.
Sounds like your USB drivers are messed up.
I bought the Fire used thinking it would be an easy fix. I didn't have any drivers installed before using the drivers from the Kindle Fire utility. I've tried it on 3 computers using Windows 7 64 bit and Windows Vista. Same results all around. They will only recognize the Fire after I enter the boot screen, and I have to keep hitting the button to change selections from normal boot, Recovery, and Reset Boot mode. If I ever stop scrolling and let it reboot, it will disappear from my device manager until I enter the boot screen again. I get an unidentified drive under My Computer ( Q: ) but access is denied. So far I've been unable to get it to show up under devices when I try using adb through the command prompt. Could that still be a driver issue? Any other ideas? I'm about ready to use it for skeet practice!
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Kamakookie said:
rbeavers said:
If you have the newest 1.4a I think you shouldn't need the factory cable. That said, I use it most of the time because it makes it so easy.
Sounds like your USB drivers are messed up.
I bought the Fire used thinking it would be an easy fix. I didn't have any drivers installed before using the drivers from the Kindle Fire utility. I've tried it on 3 computers using Windows 7 64 bit and Windows Vista. Same results all around. They will only recognize the Fire after I enter the boot screen, and I have to keep hitting the button to change selections from normal boot, Recovery, and Reset Boot mode. If I ever stop scrolling and let it reboot, it will disappear from my device manager until I enter the boot screen again. I get an unidentified drive under My Computer ( Q: ) but access is denied. So far I've been unable to get it to show up under devices when I try using adb through the command prompt. Could that still be a driver issue? Any other ideas? I'm about ready to use it for skeet practice!
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Are you using Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.6? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
there is an option number 6 extras, to install latest stock update zip number 7.
That should get you to Stock.
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rbeavers said:
Kamakookie said:
Are you using Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.6? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
there is an option number 6 extras, to install latest stock update zip number 7.
That should get you to Stock.
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That's the version I'm using. I tried that option but it failed because it couldn't access the sd card. Ive tried every option in the Kindle Fire Utility and the Kindle Fire Unbrick. I've ordered the factory cable to try that. I don't know of anything else to try.
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Kamakookie said:
rbeavers said:
That's the version I'm using. I tried that option but it failed because it couldn't access the sd card. Ive tried every option in the Kindle Fire Utility and the Kindle Fire Unbrick. I've ordered the factory cable to try that. I don't know of anything else to try.
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Hopefully your not in the right mode to flash if not....
Doesn't sound good check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651413
about half way in.
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Did you get your cable?
Any Luck with your Fire?

Kindle Fire 7" wont recognize in the KFU

Ive been trying everything to get it to get noticed by the KFU, it just wont work. My computer has its drivers installed, it registers on the computer... I look in the task bar and it says connected as media device and it also says low powered usb whenever its connected to my pc. I dont know if that is the issue or not but ive tried each usb port and none say anything else. I really want to root this tablet and put jellybean on it but it just doesnt seem to want to work for me >.<

Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.6
imadrummerlol said:
Ive been trying everything to get it to get noticed by the KFU, it just wont work. My computer has its drivers installed, it registers on the computer... I look in the task bar and it says connected as media device and it also says low powered usb whenever its connected to my pc. I dont know if that is the issue or not but ive tried each usb port and none say anything else. I really want to root this tablet and put jellybean on it but it just doesnt seem to want to work for me >.<
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DO NOT USE KFU ON THE KINDLE FIRE HD 7"
This utility was designed for the original Kindle Fire, not the HD.
If you push it, you WILL Brick (Break) the Kindle Fire 7" HD.
At this point there is only one Bootloader that works on the KFU HD,
that is SafeStrap, although the developer has it on hold at the moment.
Having said this, there is no easy way to upgrade the Kindle Fire HD
to JellyBean - we were able to port over JellyBean but over 50%
of the applications did not work. So, we are at least 1 year away from
posting custom ROM's. Do not try it with SafeStrap, it is a waste of time
at the moment. Sorry........

prokennexusa said:
DO NOT USE KFU ON THE KINDLE FIRE HD 7"
This utility was designed for the original Kindle Fire, not the HD.
If you push it, you WILL Brick (Break) the Kindle Fire 7" HD.
At this point there is only one Bootloader that works on the KFU HD,
that is SafeStrap, although the developer has it on hold at the moment.
Having said this, there is no easy way to upgrade the Kindle Fire HD
to JellyBean - we were able to port over JellyBean but over 50%
of the applications did not work. So, we are at least 1 year away from
posting custom ROM's. Do not try it with SafeStrap, it is a waste of time
at the moment. Sorry........
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Woops, I have the regular kindle fire, sorry for the misinformation

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imadrummerlol said:
Woops, I have the regular kindle fire, sorry for the misinformation
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imadrummerlol,
No worries, I just did not want you to Brick the Kindle.
If you have the original Kindle Fire and not the Kindle Fire 2 then KFU
should see it. Do you have ADB Enabled on the Kindle Fire?
Did you install these USB Drivers: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/usb_driver.zip
If yes, you should see Android Composite ADB Interface in the Windows Device
Manager. If not, this is your problem, update the Kindle Driver using our driver.

prokennexusa said:
imadrummerlol,
No worries, I just did not want you to Brick the Kindle.
If you have the original Kindle Fire and not the Kindle Fire 2 then KFU
should see it. Do you have ADB Enabled on the Kindle Fire?
Did you install these USB Drivers:
If yes, you should see Android Composite ADB Interface in the Windows Device
Manager. If not, this is your problem, update the Kindle Driver using our driver.
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I have ADB mode enabled, and i believe i have those installed if thats what the driver installer in the zip file did. Is it an issue that my kindle says all my usb ports are "low powered"

USB Port Warning
imadrummerlol said:
I have ADB mode enabled, and i believe i have those installed if thats what the driver installer in the zip file did. Is it an issue that my kindle says all my usb ports are "low powered"
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imadrummerlol,
That is normal since the Kindle uses a high powered USB Charger. You can safely ignore the error.
If you look in the Windows Device Manager, do you see Android Composite ADB Interface?
Download this utility: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/ADB%20Update.zip
Save the ADB Update.zip to your desktop. Unzip ADB Update.zip to ADB Update on your desktop.
The open the folder. While your mouse arrow is hovering over the ADB Update folder, press the Right
Click Mouse Button, Choose "Open a command window here". Windows will open a Command Prompt.
You will be at the root of ADB Update. Type the following commands (pressing Enter after each one):
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
Do you see a serial number after adb devices?

prokennexusa said:
imadrummerlol,
That is normal since the Kindle uses a high powered USB Charger. You can safely ignore the error.
If you look in the Windows Device Manager, do you see Android Composite ADB Interface?
Download this utility:
Save the ADB Update.zip to your desktop. Unzip ADB Update.zip to ADB Update on your desktop.
The open the folder. While your mouse arrow is hovering over the ADB Update folder, press the Right
Click Mouse Button, Choose "Open a command window here". Windows will open a Command Prompt.
You will be at the root of ADB Update. Type the following commands (pressing Enter after each one):
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
Do you see a serial number after adb devices?
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I dont see any numbers, and i tried to reinstall the drivers for the kindle and now windows wont even recognize that i have them on my computer anymore.... Uhg this is becoming such a headache haha

Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3
imadrummerlol said:
I dont see any numbers, and i tried to reinstall the drivers for the kindle and now windows wont even recognize that i have them on my computer anymore.... Uhg this is becoming such a headache haha
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imadrummerlol,
Go to our How to Root the Kindle fire using Windows Noob (Easy Edition.
We have a video I think you will find helpful, it takes you through the entire
process and Yes, it does work on the original Kindle Fire. I can be 99% sure
you have a driver problem. The links to this series is below. Keep us posted.

Check your firmware version. I got a Fire for Christmas and tried to root unsuccessfully until I noticed I was on 10.2 firmware which told me I had a KF2. It is exactly the same in every way except it has a 1.2ghz dual core processor and 1gb RAM instead of a 1ghz dual core and 512mb RAM. Aaaaand it has a locked boot loader. So you can root, but no custom recovery, no custom ROMs. Yet.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda app-developers app

Kindle Fire 2 vs Kindle Fire
LegendaryCatalyst said:
Check your firmware version. I got a Fire for Christmas and tried to root unsuccessfully until I noticed I was on 10.2 firmware which told me I had a KF2. It is exactly the same in every way except it has a 1.2ghz dual core processor and 1gb RAM instead of a 1ghz dual core and 512mb RAM. Aaaaand it has a locked boot loader. So you can root, but no custom recovery, no custom ROMs. Yet.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda app-developers app
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LegendaryCatalyst,
Very good point, many think they have a plain old Kindle Fire when indeed they have a Kindle Fire 2 and
if this is true, you can Brick the Kindle Fire 2 when using the KFU Utility on the Kindle Fire 2. The KFU
utility is only designed for the ORIGINAL Kindle Fire, about 6-8 Months old now.
Thank you for the feedeback.

LegendaryCatalyst said:
Check your firmware version. I got a Fire for Christmas and tried to root unsuccessfully until I noticed I was on 10.2 firmware which told me I had a KF2. It is exactly the same in every way except it has a 1.2ghz dual core processor and 1gb RAM instead of a 1ghz dual core and 512mb RAM. Aaaaand it has a locked boot loader. So you can root, but no custom recovery, no custom ROMs. Yet.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda app-developers app
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That is most likely the issue then, its 10.2 firmware on mine haha

Kindle Fire 2
imadrummerlol said:
That is most likely the issue then, its 10.2 firmware on mine haha
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You are lackey that you did not Brick the Kindle Fire 2!
Well, I am glad someone figured it out before you pushed the Bootloader
to the breaking point. By the way, welcome to XDA!