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[Q] Kindle fire bricked, adb : device not found, help me

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
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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

[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.
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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.
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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

I closed the command prompt while installing TWRP. Please help me.

First off, I am very much an iOS person, so Android is very new to me. Bear with me.
My brother got a Kindle Fire today, and naturally I told him he should root it, etc. I rooted it and was installing TWRP 2.0 with Kindle Fire Utility. Unfortunately, silly me accidentally closed the CMD window, resulting in...bad things. It won't boot, the computer will not recognize a USB storage device, and it is stuck on the Kindle Fire logo. KFU does not see it either.
Please someone help. Bro will be pissed if I broke his Fire day one...

Uninstall/reinstall device drivers and try again.
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soupmagnet said:
Uninstall/reinstall device drivers and try again.
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How?

kona314 said:
How?
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oh my
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/13/how-to-install-kindle-fire-adb-usb-driver/
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soupmagnet said:
oh my
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Yeah, I figured it out, I just came back to edit the post haha.
That did nothing.

OK so you've uninstalled and manually reinstalled your drivers, right?
Are you using KFU or just command prompt to change your bootmode?
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soupmagnet said:
OK so you've uninstalled and manually reinstalled your drivers, right?
Are you using KFU or just command prompt to change your bootmode?
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Neither one even recognize a Kindle.

OK, so command prompt it is.
Turn your Kindle off.
In your command prompt type (don't enter)...
fastboot devices
Plug your Kindle into the computer. It should turn itself on.
Wait about 3 seconds and hit enter. It should return a string of numbers.
Then type...
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
Then restart (hold power button for 30 sec.)
If you don't get a string of numbers it is usually indicative of a driver issue. In which case....Uninstall and manually reinstall your drivers and try again.
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soupmagnet said:
OK, so command prompt it is.
Turn your Kindle off.
In your command prompt type (don't enter)...
fastboot devices
Plug your Kindle into the computer. It should turn itself on.
Wait about 3 seconds and hit enter. It should return a string of numbers.
Then type...
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
Then restart (hold power button for 30 sec.)
If you don't get a string of numbers it is usually indicative of a driver issue. In which case....Uninstall and manually reinstall your drivers and try again.
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I did not get a string of numbers. I tried reinstalling the drivers earlier... Would it make a difference now? And does the fact that I'm using drivers from the KFU have anything to do with that?

Windows is a real pain sometimes when it comes to adb drivers. Try rebooting your computer and check to make sure your device manager says [Edit:] "Android ADB Interface"
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Quick heads up, when you killed the command prompt in the middle of installing twrp 2.0 you probably just ended up leaving the kindle in fastboot mode (which is usually shown by getting stuck at the firefirefire bootloader) basically you need to plug your kindle into the computer and cd to where the adb is in your android folder like you did when you were installing twrp and punch in the command to change the boot mode back to 4000 (normal boot). In fastboot you won't get recognized by adb but when you punch in the command it will go to the kindle because fastboot is actually sort of like adb where there is a file called fastboot in the same directory on your computer that adb is in that lets you interface with your kf.
So basically plug the kindle it, cd to android/android-sdk/platform-tools/ and enter in:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
or
fastboot oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x18d1 reboot
or
fastboot -i 0x18d1 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot reboot
One of those should work. Don't worry about adb not recognizing the device, in fastboot mode you won't see it under adb. But the computer sees it regardless.
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It just occured to me that maybe you were only using the kfu and not the android sdk if not you should look into installing the android sdk and not rellying on the kfu, while it is useful these situations are easier to deal with when you have complete adb access through android sdk, google the android sdk and install it.

If "fastboot devices" doesn't recognize that a device is connected, no amount of other fastboot commands will work; in which case it's usually a driver issue.
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In you command prompt when you type
dir
...do you see fastboot?
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I tried a different computer...same issue.
The fastboot commands did nothing, stalled on "waiting for device."

soupmagnet said:
In you command prompt when you type
dir
...do you see fastboot?
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I did, see above post.

Well the next thing for you to do is get a factory cable as that's the best way to unbrick a brick. And sorry I guess I missed the fastboot post in the thread, I had an issue where I got stuck in fastboot and the method I posted worked but I guess your issue is different than the one I had.

isaiahhhhh said:
Well the next thing for you to do is get a factory cable as that's the best way to unbrick a brick. And sorry I guess I missed the fastboot post in the thread, I had an issue where I got stuck in fastboot and the method I posted worked but I guess your issue is different than the one I had.
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You're fine.
By factory cable do you mean a USB cable from Amazon? If so, that's what I'm using... How do I unbrick?
If I'm horribly wrong, please explain.

isaiahhhhh said:
Well the next thing for you to do is get a factory cable as that's the best way to unbrick a brick. And sorry I guess I missed the fastboot post in the thread, I had an issue where I got stuck in fastboot and the method I posted worked but I guess your issue is different than the one I had.
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Even with a factory programming cable which will put you in fastboot mode anyway, if there is a problem that is keeping the device from being recognized in the first place, it wouldn't do you any good.
So let's stop and start all over with the basics and try to eliminate any possibility of mistakes.
First, get rid of KFU. Uninstall and delete BOTH the adb_usb.ini and android_winusb.inf drivers. Download and install Android SDK. Configure and and install the android and adb drivers that come with the SDK using the tutorial posted here. http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/13/how-to-install-kindle-fire-adb-usb-driver/
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It's funny.. this is such a simple process, yet it stumps almost everyone on these boards.
It is simply a driver issue. But it is not something you can just explain to people bow to do. It has been my experiance that even when you give a step by step people will not follow it correctly.
However.. I will attempt to at least get your driver issue solved.
First.. open device manager, device manager can be accessed from windows 7 by clicking the start menu and typing device manager.
Once device manager is up, plug in the kindle, wait for device manager to show something. You will see , unknown device, android phone, kindle fire or something similar.
Next, find the folder you downloaded with the kindle fire drivers. They are just adb drivers, but you will need to know their location. If device manager does not show "adb composite device" then you need to do the next steps.
With the driver folder located, right click on the device in device manager associated with your kindle. Click properties, click update driver, click choose driver location manually, browse to that driver folder, here you will have to uncheck the box that says display compatible devices. You should see "android composite device" as an option. Select.it and continue the install.
If you did that correctly, you should now see the fire as an adb composite device in device manager. It will now take fastboot commands.
If when you plug.in your kindle, your hear the USB connect sound, your kindle.is.not.bricked , you just need to get the right driver on it, and that is all user error when it is not done right.
I will update this thread with some screenshots for you , and verifiy my steps. I'm writing this on my phone while in bed and I stilll need coffe
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Serinety said:
It's funny.. this is such a simple process, yet it stumps almost everyone on these boards.
It is simply a driver issue. But it is not something you can just explain to people bow to do. It has been my experiance that even when you give a step by step people will not follow it correctly.
However.. I will attempt to at least get your driver issue solved.
First.. open device manager, device manager can be accessed from windows 7 by clicking the start menu and typing device manager.
Once device manager is up, plug in the kindle, wait for device manager to show something. You will see , unknown device, android phone, kindle fire or something similar.
Next, find the folder you downloaded with the kindle fire drivers. They are just adb drivers, but you will need to know their location. If device manager does not show "adb composite device" then you need to do the next steps.
With the driver folder located, right click on the device in device manager associated with your kindle. Click properties, click update driver, click choose driver location manually, browse to that driver folder, here you will have to uncheck the box that says display compatible devices. You should see "android composite device" as an option. Select.it and continue the install.
If you did that correctly, you should now see the fire as an adb composite device in device manager. It will now take fastboot commands.
If when you plug.in your kindle, your hear the USB connect sound, your kindle.is.not.bricked , you just need to get the right driver on it, and that is all user error when it is not done right.
I will update this thread with some screenshots for you , and verifiy my steps. I'm writing this on my phone while in bed and I stilll need coffe
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Hmm... Windows tells me that it won't update the drivers because the ones I have are the same or better...

Kindle Fire dead not recognised on PC

I was trying to root my Kindle Fire and now it wont restart and my PC does not recognise it. Ive looked at other threads but they keep suggesting using fastboot which i cant do because its not seen.
The procedure i was following is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24129239
I had flashed the bootloader and recovery but it seemed to stick on the Kindle screen. I then turned it off but now there are no lights on and it wont restart.
I tried to plug it into the wall socket to charge and also my laptop to see if it would recognise it again.
I have checked device manager and it cant see the Fire device.
Help :crying:

I have left the Kindle on charge all day long but it still isnt being recognised on my laptop and the power button is doing nothing.
Has anyone else had this before or something similar.
Ive tried all the fastboot commands but it just says waiting for device.
Ive also tried adb commands but the device can not be seen.

If its not already too late, what you need to do is access device manager
-Start
-Control Panel
-Hardware and devices
-Device manager
From here, find a driver called adb composite device, or something similar. Delete all of these drivers.
Now go into kfu, and reinstall drivers using install_drivers.bat
Or however you installed your drivers if it was manual.
Now try again. If it doesnt work, tell me, ill see what else i can think of
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Nothing i do will give me access to the Fire so i called Amazon and there sending me a replacement.

andyloftus said:
Nothing i do will give me access to the Fire so i called Amazon and there sending me a replacement.
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If you get to keep your old one ill buy it off you
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I will be sending the Fire back but if i cant access it and it isnt recognised on my laptop it makes me wonder what you would do with it if i could sell it to you.

andyloftus said:
I will be sending the Fire back but if i cant access it and it isnt recognised on my laptop it makes me wonder what you would do with it if i could sell it to you.
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(Help) Kindle Fire Frozen On Kindle Fire Screen

Hello, So my friend tried to "root" his kindle and his kindle is Frozen now.
he followed this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwMHIkX20YI
1) My friend download the newest Kindle Utility (Version 0.9.6)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
2) He made sure his Kindle wasn't plug it and ran the (install drivers.bat)
3) once it installed he plug the kindle to his computer and the screen was on the USB and he ran the (run.bat)
4) Once he ran it and he was on the main Menu ADB: Online so he thought it was good to go so he click on "2" and press Enter
5) While he was still installing the "Installing Permanent Root with SuperUser" he stop and time just kept going up and so he got irritated and close down the Program and his Kindle Fire is Frozen on the Kindle Fire
We can turn off the kindle
We tried resetting it for 20 seconds and it just shuts down and doesn't turn back on
The screen is just Frozen on Kindle Fire once we turn it on
Computer Specs:
windows 7 ultimate
64 bit
Kindle Fire Specs:
6.3.1
How do we fix this?

Launch KFU and try selecting 1 then select 1 again. Plug the Kindle Fire into the USB; NOT on a USB 3.0 PORT!!
Hope you was able to get the fastboot drivers install...

Tera Tike said:
Launch KFU and try selecting 1 then select 1 again. Plug the Kindle Fire into the USB; NOT on a USB 3.0 PORT!!
Hope you was able to get the fastboot drivers install...
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Can you give me a link to download the KFU, My friend only tried to install the SuperUser

RINZY said:
Can you give me a link to download the KFU, My friend only tried to install the SuperUser
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humm...Item 1 in your first post...LINK??
NOTE: you really need to get FFF 1.4a and TWRP 2.2.0 installed before you tinker too much as they will keep you from killing your Fire.

Tera Tike said:
humm...Item 1 in your first post...LINK??
NOTE: you really need to get FFF 1.4a and TWRP 2.2.0 installed before you tinker too much as they will keep you from killing your Fire.
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Are you talking about this link?
http://androphilia.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/how-to-root-your-kindle-fire-version-6-3-1-tutorial/

RINZY said:
1) My friend download the newest Kindle Utility (Version 0.9.6)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
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I mean this above.