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Kindle Fire Bricked? Please Help! (In panic mode)

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.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium

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

[Q] i need help with my kindle fire please!!!!!!

hi im new in this page and i was searching how to unbrick my kindle fire beacause i make 2 big mistake when i was rooting my kindle fire the last week the first was root twice my kindle fire beacuse the kindle was slow and i think i have to restore it to fabric mode and all my documents was erase it and i think ooooh i have too root again my kindle and in that moment i saw the vido of zedomax how root a 6.21 kindle fire and i do all in correct step but when i have to install the twrp my computer didnt let me upgrade the kindle to twrp because my computer recognizes my kindle fire like a android phone and all the step of zedomax erase the frimware of the kindle so i paid to a guy to repair my kindle and he only can install the twrp be didnt upgrade the frimware beacause the twrp didnt find the zip so i used the java kindle fire brick utilities and i uses the option of flash upgrade and now the kindle get stock in the yellow triangle and my coimputer recognizes the kindle fire like unknown device so what can i do for repair that brick? help me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

first you have to get rid of your drivers (update manually):
under android phone it has to be "android adb interface"
cause your kf is in fastboot mode now
adb commands will not work in this mode
then you can try to follow this post starting at point 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21803658&postcount=29

but the problem is know because konw my computer reconoigze my kf like unknown system

man the kindle fire isnt in fastboot beacause whe ni type "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" the computer said me "fastboot cant be reconoigze like a command" what i can do please help me

eratos said:
man the kindle fire isnt in fastboot beacause whe ni type "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" the computer said me "fastboot cant be reconoigze like a command" what i can do please help me
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are you working with the sdk ? - the above message says that you dont have fastboot.exe in your current path - so you cant handle it when it is in fastboot mode.
would recommend to download kfu extract it to c:\ and rename it to "kfu" - now all necessary commands are in c:\kfu\tools - cd with a command promt to c:\kfu\tools and issue the necessary commands
if you have a driver problem you can also use the drivers from kfu - first you can try install_drivers.bat or install them manually - they are in c:\kfu\drivers\kindle
manually updating: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21720811&postcount=41
driver (under android phone):
normal & recovery boot: -> android composite adb interface
fastboot: -> android adb interface
if your drivers are correct you can also use kfu - option1 - bootmode normal

[Solved] Kindle Fire Bricked!! - stuck on yellow triangle/screwed up framework folder

So I was messing around with my rooted Kindle Fire trying to apply a new theme to my Ice Cream Sandwich Launcher with metamorph and totally screwed everything up. I rebooted my Kindle Fire and it was stuck on the kindle fire logo screen. This morning I tried to unbrick it with the Kindle Fire Unbrick utility but it screwed up everything even more. Now i'm stuck on the yellow triangle screen (firefirefire), I realized that I totally screwed up the framework apk in the system folder. My computer will recognize the Kindle Fire but it comes up as "kindle" in the Other Devices in the "Device Manager". I tried to update the driver but the wizard will say that it cannot find any driver. What should I do? I already read many other posts but throughout the steps I get stuck on one and cannot continue.

I suggest try the following:
Adb kill-server
Adb start-server
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
or
adb shell idme bootmode 4000
adb shell reboot
Good luck
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

I know how to fix the yellow triangle, do this
1.Download kindle fire utility
2.Unzip kindle fire utility
3.To install the driver,its easy,just plug in your kindle, when it pops up with the install wizard say pick from the location of: KindleFireUtility>drivers>kindle 4.run kindle fire utility,select 1 then select 1 again
That's it, hope it helps

fedorp said:
So I was messing around with my rooted Kindle Fire trying to apply a new theme to my Ice Cream Sandwich Launcher with metamorph and totally screwed everything up. I rebooted my Kindle Fire and it was stuck on the kindle fire logo screen. This morning I tried to unbrick it with the Kindle Fire Unbrick utility but it screwed up everything even more. Now i'm stuck on the yellow triangle screen (firefirefire), I realized that I totally screwed up the framework apk in the system folder. My computer will recognize the Kindle Fire but it comes up as "kindle" in the Other Devices in the "Device Manager". I tried to update the driver but the wizard will say that it cannot find any driver. What should I do? I already read many other posts but throughout the steps I get stuck on one and cannot continue.
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First off, what rom are you running on you Kindle stock 6.2.2, CM7, CM9? Did you make a backup of the original framework-res.apk? If so follow these instructions (assuming you have adb working):
if original framework-res.apk is stored on you computer:
from command prompt (start -> in search box type cmd then enter) cd to where you have backed up the original file if it's on your computer
then type the following commands
adb devices
adb remount
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework
adb shell chmod 644 /system/framework/framework-res.apk
adb reboot
if the original file is stored on your kindle:
adb devices
adb remount
adb mv /path-to-original/framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk (fill in actual path in "path-to-original")
adb shell chmod 644 /system/framework-res.apk
adb reboot
Hint: If you didn't make copy of original framework-res.apk, you can always download and open up the install zip for your rom and extract the original file. Good Luck!

Kindle Fire Bricked PLEASE HELP!!!
So like every other noob with a new kindle fire 6.2.2 i tried to root it, after nearly 3 days of trying different ways i was able to root it i then proceeded to install go launcher ex once i selected go launcher it froze and i have not been able to boot sense.i was stuck on kindle fire logo and it would not do anything i tried to run the unbrick utility 1.1 and 1.0 i get device not found but it does say it was unbricked but it is not, now let me say how stupid i was to not create a backup i know i know ugh im kicking myself now... my computer sees it under device manager as android adb interface when pluged in and i see the usb connection in the task bar on WIN 7, but i cannot access it as a protable drive. when i turn it on it will only load twrp.im guessing im screwed and everything is gone... any help will be much much appreciated, im not sure what other info you may need at this point and i am sorry for my ignorance in advance. thank you for any help!
and yes i have tried several things to get it working again which has gotten me to this worse point...i was able to see it normaly as protable device but i dont know what i did to get this.

somebodyssomewhere:
- boot to twrp
- open shell -> "adb shell"
- issue "echo /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file"
- now the sdcard should mount to the computer
now you can delete the faulty .apk of go launcher with adb commands or install a new rom:
- now you can download and copy your new rom to sdcard (ie prerooted stock)
- mount sdcard -> "mount /sdcard"
- exit adb shell -> "exit"
- tap install in twrp and install the new rom
- ignore errors about volume "misc" - the kf don't have a volume "misc"
- on the screen where you return after installation tap clear dalvik/cache
in eighter case set the bootmode back to normal:
- set boot mode to normal -> "adb shell idme bootmode 4000"
- reboot -> "adb reboot"

thank you for your replies i will try them all as well as let my friend know who is coming over to try to fix my stupid lol thank you all for your suggestions.

Update - Here is the Fix
With a bit of research and lots of help from b63 I got my Kindle Fire to work again:
1. Booted into TWRP (Recovery Mode).
2. Flashed new MD5 zip (Kindle Fire Stock 6.2.2).
3. Wiped all data off the sd card except the TWRP folder and the MD5.
4. Booted the Kindle Fire and it went straight to the lockscreen.
Thanks for all your help!
Fedor

Still am sorta stuck
Ok, so I tried to flash a MIUI ICS rom using TWRP and followed the (apparently crappy) instructions here. So, I'm stuck on the TWRP logo and have used the Kindle Fire Utility to try and reset the bootmode to no avail (it does set it and it reboots but still never progresses into the actual TWRP menu.
Any ideas?!

karlhafer said:
Ok, so I tried to flash a MIUI ICS rom using TWRP and followed the (apparently crappy) instructions here. So, I'm stuck on the TWRP logo and have used the Kindle Fire Utility to try and reset the bootmode to no avail (it does set it and it reboots but still never progresses into the actual TWRP menu.
Any ideas?!
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would try to follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22433402&postcount=4

i did finally get my kindle working again after several reboots of the pc and kindle and re installing the drivers a couple times it is now recognized. after almost a week of messing with this i have found that rooting this is alot more simple then many people are giving directions for.
what i did:
download kindlefireutility1.1
download what apps you want BEFORE you root, i have found many apps work when installed before rooting some apps may still not work..
once kindle fire utility is downloaded extract it to your c: drive
go into the kindle fire utility folder in the c drive and install the usb drivers if you need them,if not click run this will open the utility make sure you have a fresh reboot of both the kindle and pc, plug the usb cable into the kindle and pc leave it on usb mass storage mode, move any apps or files you want and press 5 to install the latest twrp MAKE A BACKUP IN TWRP BACKUP ITS EASY, DO NOT PRESS CONTINUE UNTIL KINDLE IS BACK ON THE HOME SCREEN it will say press any key a few times when using this utility.
once done you will want to install the google frame work and Go Launcher.The kindle will reboot a couple times during all this and can take up to 5 min to load so be patient.
go back into the kindle utility and then press 7 and then press #2
once this is done you can then root so hit # 3 for perm install of burrito and super user
now once those are done and you are back into the kindle home screen click on the super user icon looks like an android dude and click ok. if you dont see ok then it didnt work and try again
then click on the burrito root guy he looks like an android cop open him and if you see exit then ur good if not try again.
now your kindle should be rooted. now if you want to install a custom ROM do the same exact steps but then when it is rooted power off the kindle and press the power button once and immediately again press and hold the power button for 7 seconds until it turns orange you will then see the yellow triangle for about 2 min then it will load twrp
once in twrp go tot he folder where you saved your ROM onto your kindle, i like to copy files to the download folder..
select your rom then click on flash, you may get a couple errors but ignore them. make sure to wipe the cashe and then hit reboot and you should be good...i hope this help someone and if you need help feel free to send me a msg. im no expert but ill try
Aim rrawrimakitty

[Q]when every i try to install a recovery in my kindle it gets stuck on the kf logo

I know how to get out of it by tying fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
but when i open kindle fire utility 0.9.5 i try to install firefirefire or twrp but it just reboots and gets stuck on the kindlefire logo. what do i do. i believe i installed all the drivers just like it said
i get a online and 4000 status on the utility.
it says the img has been found in the utility
also i havent even seen a yellow triangle yet

I assume you rooted first...?

jluke86 said:
I assume you rooted first...?
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yes.
i install the google apps with the utlity and it worked fine
im not sure why i cant get into recoverymode

KFU 0.9.5 does not seem to produce the yellow triangle upon startup. The only way I could enter TWRP was to run the utility again and install TWRP from scratch. 0.9.1 does not have this problem though.

Uninstall your drivers. Reinstall them manually.
Use command prompt to enter fastboot command.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium

Kindle fire stuck in boot screen after failed kfu attempt

I was attempting to root my kindle using kfu and it attempted to download twrc.
Kindle fire utility had managed to reboot my kindle before this.
The download failed and the utility attempted to continue without it.
The utility claimed that "Your kindle is now rooted", but the kindle never got past the boot screen.
I am assuming that the kindle is stuck in boot mode, but, when I tried to use the bootmode: Normal (4000) option in kfu, it said: The system cannot find the drive specified
I have also tried using kindle unbrick utility with similar results.
This was installed on a win 7 32-bit system
Twrc and Firefirefire did not install, so don't suggest that.

Fireofgod8 said:
I was attempting to root my kindle using kfu and it attempted to download twrc.
Kindle fire utility had managed to reboot my kindle before this.
The download failed and the utility attempted to continue without it.
The utility claimed that "Your kindle is now rooted", but the kindle never got past the boot screen.
I am assuming that the kindle is stuck in boot mode, but, when I tried to use the bootmode: Normal (4000) option in kfu, it said: The system cannot find the drive specified
I have also tried using kindle unbrick utility with similar results.
This was installed on a win 7 32-bit system
Twrc and Firefirefire did not install, so don't suggest that.
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Let's first determine whether your drivers are working properly or not.
Shift + Right-click on the KFU folder containing fastboot.exe and select "Open command window here". In that window, enter:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
If it hangs at "waiting for device", hold the power button until the device shuts down, then start it up again.

This appeared right after entered:
product: kindle
finished. total time: -0.000s
I assume that means they are installed correctly

Fireofgod8 said:
This appeared right after entered:
product: kindle
finished. total time: -0.000s
I assume that means they are installed correctly
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Before you do anything...Do you know for sure whether you have a first generation or second generation device? If you have a second generation device, STOP. Continue no further.
If you know for sure you have a 1st generation device, enter the KFU option to install TWRP. If it hangs at "waiting for device", restart it same as before.
If the device doesn't automatically boot into TWRP:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 5001
fastboot reboot
Once you're in TWRP download FFF1.4A.zip, push it to your sdcard with adb and install it via recovery. Avoid installing FFF with KFU. It's risky and can really brick your device if something goes wrong. Get at least this far before trying anything else.

I am fairly certain I have the 1st gen.
Kfu did not display anything beyond 'Activating Fastboot (4002)

Fireofgod8 said:
I am fairly certain I have the 1st gen.
Kfu did not display anything beyond 'Activating Fastboot (4002)
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If "fairly certain" is good enough for you, so be it.
When it says activating fastboot, restart the device as before. It's a "bug" in the bootloader that causes that.

I attempted using the same code you gave before but put 4000 instead of 5001 and it worked.
Thanks for the help,
sorry to waste your time
Btw, your post on 'this is what you all sound like' is hilarious, even if i am one of the noobs.

The problem now is your device is rooted (or seems to be) but you don't have recovery or a custom bootloader installed. If anything happens to your system files, it can brick your device with no way to recover it.
I highly suggest you read the Kindle Fire for Beginners guide stickied at the top of this forum and get recovery installed so you can install a new bootloader.
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