I've looked everywhere for an answer to my question and have yet to find an answer. Probably because my Kindle Fire is truly bricked for good. But here is the series of events that lead to my current predicament.
1. I used Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.1 to root and install TWRP.
2. I was ignorant of the uses of TWRP so when I wanted to restore the Kindle to factory settings I did it within the kindle.
3. I ended up in TWRP so I looked up how to force the amazon update to the kindle. I cleared both caches and factory restore and then installed update.zip.
4. When I rebooted I am now stuck on the boot up screen with no access to TWRP. My computer still recognizes the kindle fire, but I can't access the directory of the kindle.
5. I've tried to use fastboot, Kindle Fire Utility, and anything else to knock it out of the boot logo, but I always am stopped by the error: exec "system/bin/sh": No such file or directory
i think you should try to reinstall twrp eighter with kfu or manually
kfu is the easier way - if you will try it manually this would be a good point to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414832
then flash one of the prerooted stock images or cm7
b63 said:
i think you should try to reinstall twrp eighter with kfu or manually
kfu is the easier way - if you will try it manually this would be a good point to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414832
then flash one of the prerooted stock images or cm7
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I´m in the same situation. We can´t use kfu because everyrthing it does needs adb shell, wich isn´t working.
I´d love to be wrong, but the only solution we have is getting a factory cable.
adb is'nt working in fastboot - could you give this a try?
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
it should return "kindle"
btw. twrp installation of kfu don't use adb - it works with fastboot
b63 said:
adb is'nt working in fastboot - could you give this a try?
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
it should return "kindle"
btw. twrp installation of kfu don't use adb - it works with fastboot
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The problem is we are not in fastboot mode. We have normal boot enabled.
your in normal boot and don't have adb available ?
sounds bad - maybe your only solution is really the factory cable !
would you try my last idea ?
do
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
should say <waiting for device>
and power off (hold ~20sec) and power back on before the command times out (~1min)
if we are lucky we should get a response
try it more than one times
b63 said:
your in normal boot and don't have adb available ?
sounds bad - maybe your only solution is really the factory cable !
would you try my last idea ?
do
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
should say <waiting for device>
and power off (hold ~20sec) and power back on before the command times out (~1min)
if we are lucky we should get a response
try it more than one times
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Thanks, but it doesn´t work. Factory cable is the last hope.
Its not bricked, only missing the .sh in the bin directory. Try these commands from the bootloop screen.
./ adb devices
If device is listed
./ adb reboot recovery
qv775219 said:
Its not bricked, only missing the .sh in the bin directory. Try these commands from the bootloop screen.
./ adb devices
If device is listed
./ adb reboot recovery
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It reboots the device but not to recovery.
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osozraz said:
It reboots the device but not to recovery.
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It looks like flashing the stock rom erases FireFireFire and recovery
osozraz said:
It reboots the device but not to recovery.
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It looks like flashing the stock rom erases FireFireFire and recovery
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OK, what you need is a recovery .img file. Once you have the .Ingram file type these commands.
From bootloop screen
./adb reboot bootloader
From bootloader screen
./fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(Recovery image needs to be named recovery.img)
After flash is done
./fastboot reboot recovery
If have issues from fastboot, reboot the device and from bootloop screen
./adb reboot recovery
qv775219 said:
OK, what you need is a recovery .img file. Once you have the .Ingram file type these commands.
From bootloop screen
./adb reboot bootloader
From bootloader screen
./fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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First of all, thank you very much for your help.
I type
adb reboot bootloader
and the device reboots, but
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
gives the same result as before
< waiting for device >
just a suggestion:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.img
or
fastboot -i 0x18d1 flash recovery recovery.img
b63 said:
just a suggestion:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.img
or
fastboot -i 0x18d1 flash recovery recovery.img
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If I am not mistaken, to execute fastboot you have to boot in fastboot mode. My fire is always booting in Normal mode so all fastboot commands i execute have the same result:
< waiting for device >
the adb command suceeded
maybe this helps to get to fastboot:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414832
allthrough i doubt
edit: i saw - we have allready tried - but adb was'nt working before - now it's working ?
edit2: just for info: kfu uses this to switch to fastboot:
adb shell "idme bootmode 4002"
adb shell "reboot"
don't think that this works
b63 said:
the adb command suceeded
maybe this helps to get to fastboot:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414832
allthrough i doubt
edit: i saw - we have allready tried - but adb was'nt working before - now it's working ?
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Adb works. If I type adb devices it shows my Kindle is connected. BUT when executing adb shell or commands that use the sh like adb logcat it fails with the message from the topic title.
If adb shell were working i could use pokey9000´s program to boot in fastboot.
would need a command like "adb reboot bootloader" but never saw such one
could be creative and try "adb reboot fastboot" but it's a shot in the blue ...
sorry
I think we have the same problem
I think we have the same problem @osozraz. I'll share my experience and add more information that I feel is relevant.
1. I also used Kindle Fire Utility to root my Kindle and install TWRP 2.0.
2. I tried installing CM7, it worked, but figured I'd like to get back to stock firmware.
3. In TWRP, I too cleared both caches, factory restored and then proceeded to install update.zip.
4. When the Kindle rebooted it was stuck on the Kindle Fire boot screen.
Now, I researched and tried a couple of unbricking/debricking methods and failed. Here is what I've observed:
a. My device drivers are fine. If I do 'adb devices' it's recognized by the PC. However if I try 'fastboot devices' it returns nothing at all. I assume
b. I also tried the Kindle Fire Utility. Any command I try to do gets stuck on <waiting for device>. I figured that while KFU commands work on the PC's end, it doesn't work on the Kindle Fire. It's basically as if the Kindle is not connected to the computer (try running some of the commands in KFU with the Kindle disconnected, such as changing the bootmode. It'll still say <waiting for device>).
c. I can't to 'adb root' as it will say I don't have permission. Same with adb 'remount' or even 'adb shell', which from what I've gathered is crucial to this process. I can do 'adb reboot' though. I haven't tried rebooting into restore mode but I will try when I get a new MicroUSB B cable.
d. I can't change the bootmode, it gets stuck on <waiting for device> as I've said in point b. Is there a way to actually know what bootmode your device is in? I'm just assuming it's in normal bootmode because I can get fastboot.exe to detect it on the PC. In addition, KFU returns 'unknown'.
Factory Cable
Of course, there's the method of using a factory cable. I'm trying to create one and from what I've gathered there are two ways to do so: 1) use a breakout board (this one I think is the safest way to go) or 2) hack together one using your existing cable: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-labs/146492-how-why-make-your-own-motorola-factory-cable.html. I'm also still scouring the forums for additional information that may help debrick/unbrick my device without the use of the cable. I'm afraid that I might end up damaging my PC or Kindle if I create the cable incorrectly. I've been following this thread though http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693 because I'm thinking of actually just buying one.
Hopes these all help.
You are probably out of luck and need a factory cable at the moment.
You wiped /system/ or killed its permissions, and thus it is unable to load shell.
@osozraz and @jkspn looks like we all have the same problem. Thanks for all the suggestions. I've tried everything. Looks like the only option left is the factory wire. Only problem is that I have 0 skills with smoldering. I guess I could buy one but the site doesn't look like it will be restocking anytime soon. I'll see if I can't return it to Best Buy.
shop.teamblackhat.info/Factory-style-programming-cable-for-Motorola-FactCable.htm
When it says waiting for device, what happens when you unplug and plug in the device?
Related
Hello, I'm Pyrostic and I alpha tested the Kindle Fire build of TWRP 2.0.
The build that was posted last night was that of an older version. The build has since been fixed and re-uploaded at: http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
See @agrabren on twitter for the latest details on TWRP 2.0
For Kindle Fire TWRP 2.0 support please see the Kindle Fire RootzWiki forum. Team Win will not be providing support here.
During install when your device gets to the "Reboot" screen run
Code:
adb shell
idme bootmode 4000
If you did flash the old version and you find yourself stuck at the Kindle Fire screen you simply need to replace your twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img and run the following snippet of code.
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
if you haven't flashed yet. Please DO NOT FORCE install this new image using a dd command such as this:
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
dd if=/sdcard/u-boot.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Simply follow the following instructions after downloading the image at http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img in an ADB prompt:
Code:
adb shell
su
idme bootmode 4002
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
This will install both the FIREFIREFIRE U-boot and TWRP 2.0 .
FURTHERMORE if you did use the DD commands stated above you may not be able to get into ADB, and I hope fastboot still works for you. If it does, try :
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
If you are having problems please try the following. It has been reported that it is helpful to others.
If you LOVE TWRP 2.0 on your Kindle Fire. I suggest donating to @agrabren (<--- donation link) for his hard work and thanking me here for my testing .
I will not be replying to this thread. If you have issues please join us on RootzWiki for follow up support. I merely posted this here because I do care for my community in general.
There are so many different guides floating around and I've decided to simply follow this one. However, I get 'fastboot: not found' after the 'fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img' command. All I've done is put the twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img on my sdcard and run the following commands..
adb shell
su
idme bootmode 4002
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
Did I miss a step? Thanks.
Is there anything I can do since I used the dd command and am now stuck at the firefirefire screen?
Edit: Tried the "fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img" and all I got was < waiting for device >
Fix: I followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20421225&postcount=222 worked like a charm
i did the dd install... not having any adb issues though. are there any other problems with installing it that way?
I also used dd with no issues and can boot in and out of TWRP with no issues.
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ags29 said:
There are so many different guides floating around and I've decided to simply follow this one. However, I get 'fastboot: not found' after the 'fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img' command. All I've done is put the twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img on my sdcard and run the following commands..
adb shell
su
idme bootmode 4002
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
Did I miss a step? Thanks.
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Yes a couple things, put the twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img file in the folder where you have fastboot installed. and It doesn't sound like you have fastboot on your computer. Please look around.
borborpa said:
I also used dd with no issues and can boot in and out of TWRP with no issues.
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The new file was uploaded around 9:30am this morning. Anything from before then will not harm you using the DD method.
I also use dd method to install FIREFIREFIRE and twrp. After that I lost the ADB connection. Try to issue the comand:
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
But it shows < waiting for device >...
My Solution:
Change the VID to 0x18D1 and issue the command:
fastboot -i 0x18D1 boot twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img
The < waiting for device > msg will still be showed. Don't worry. Reboot you KF. During the reboot period, the twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img will flash to your KF. After the twrp installation process is completed, you ADB will BACK~~~
my problem is that it booted into fastboot, installed, and now simply sits at the firefirefire screen. I do not have fastboot, nor will it go into recovery when the power button is pressed....I am running the new combo install, following the instruction posted above.
Is there a driver change in FIREFIREFIRE? Do we need to add it to the driver settings?
HELP!
pyrostic said:
The new file was uploaded around 9:30am this morning. Anything from before then will not harm you using the DD method.
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i downloaded it about 2 hours ago (dunno what 9:30 am is for you.. its 8:51 for me right now so... yea) and it didn't cause any problems that I can notice. if I did flash the newer version what problems could I expect to see? fastboot works, firefirefire works, and adb works.
if it matters any I'm running CM7 not stock rom. Maybe that's why I haven't been having these issues.
MayfairDROID said:
my problem is that it booted into fastboot, installed, and now simply sits at the firefirefire screen. I do not have fastboot, nor will it go into recovery when the power button is pressed....I am running the new combo install, following the instruction posted above.
Is there a driver change in FIREFIREFIRE? Do we need to add it to the driver settings?
HELP!
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This post saved my kindle when that happened to me
What's the advantage of using this one over the old one? Old one works fine for me.
Ok I've tried everything to get out of the yellow triangle screen and it won't budge lol.. O If I just reboot it just goes back to the same screen and with the fastboot commands it just stays on 'waiting for device'.
Edit: Trying solution in link by brian112.. annnnd it worked (but not before adding the 18D1 line to the .inf file and reinstalling the kindle drivers through Device Manager).
pyrostic said:
The new file was uploaded around 9:30am this morning. Anything from before then will not harm you using the DD method.
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Now I'm totally confused. I dled it after 10. It worked just fine, I rebooted multiple times into it, did a backup and everything. Now I just rebooted, and I'm stuck at the FIREFIREFIRE screen, and can't see the device in adb. Windows won't even recognize the driver.
[FIXED] brian112358's post above fixed the problem.
Thanks..that worked
Now next time i need to get into the TWRP 2.0, I just hit the power button during reboot correct?
Thanks again!
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ags29 said:
Ok I've tried everything to get out of the yellow triangle screen and it won't budge lol.. O
If I just reboot it just goes back to the same screen and with the fastboot commands it just stays on 'waiting for device'.
Edit: Trying solution in link by brian112..
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Works like a champ...give it a shot
what is the 18D1 line? I'm trying sl0ttedpig's fix but it's not working, driver wont install
ckong1 said:
what is the 18D1 line? I'm trying sl0ttedpig's fix but it's not working, driver wont install
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My fix unfortunately doesn't fix everything! There may some extra steps depending on what state you are in and how you got there. Did the device driver install, and can you see it listed in Device Manager as "Android Phone" > "Android Composite ADB Interface"? That is the most important step for this to work for you.
If you can see that try just doing the following:
Code:
fastboot oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot reboot
i can't seem to get driver to install, kindle comes up as unknown device
ckong1 said:
i can't seem to get driver to install, kindle comes up as unknown device
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So what happens if you follow the same instructions. I just updated my OP to include it saying either kindle or unknown, as it could work in either state (as posted by other people)
"In device manager, you'll see a device just called "kindle" or "unknown" with an exclamation point by it. At this point, you'll need to install drivers for it again. Pick "Browse my computer for driver software" BUT don't browse, just click on "Let me pick from a list...", and select "Android Phone" and then pick the newest "Android Composite ADB Interface" from the list. I think you may have 4.0.0.0 or something similar (you may have only a 2.x version possibly depending on which drivers you loaded to root your phone)."
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when i select "Let me pick from a list..." "Android Phone" is not an option, only "Unknown Devices" is shown. I try clicking that and i get:
windows has stopped this devices because it has reported problems. (Code 43)
Tried updating vendor list and adding 18d1 to winusb, still cannot install driver
Update:
After restarting the kindle and connecting it, it comes up as "kindle" in devices manager. driver will install but it still is not recognized by adb...
Yesterday, I got the Update 6.3.1 and because I have CMW installed, it blocked the update and I get the yellow triangle. Then I changed the recovery from CMW to TWRP and my kindle update successfully with stock bootloader and recovery back. And I can get in the system.
I want to root it again but on my Mac, I cannot use the KFU, so I use the method here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24129239).
After I issued these commands:
"
adb push fbmode /data/local/fbmode
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/fbmode
adb shell /data/local/fbmode
adb reboot
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader <name of firefirefire image here>
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery <name of recovery image here>
"
the terminal returns something like "Could not get PIPE properties" and it stucks here. And later, I typed ctrl+c to stop the command and "fastboot oem idme bootmode 5002
fastboot reboot"
Then the screen is black and blank. I do not know what to do. I have tried fastboot but always get "< waiting for device >". Even I hit the power button for 1 minutes, the light is not on and the screen is still black. But it seems that the battery is stll a little bit hot, which may indicate that it is using the battery. What should I do now?
You could just keep holding the power button down for a long time maybe you will get it to boot but otherwise I believe you need a factory cable. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550999
Thanks for your reply!
Thepooch said:
You could just keep holding the power button down for a long time maybe you will get it to boot but otherwise I believe you need a factory cable. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550999
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Thank you so much! I ordered a factory cable and it is on the way. No matter how long I push the power button, nothing happens, no power light, no backlight....When I charge it, the charger get hot, which may indicate it is being charged. Can a factory cable save it? I guess I may flash the wrong bootloader. I should unzip the u-boot-firefirefire-1.2.zip file and then flash it. But I flash it directly without unzipping. Such a silly mistake!
You don't unzip it just flash it in recovery but look at this post too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693 there is a new bootloader here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375 follow the instructions you most likely corrupted the bootloader partition flashing a new one will fix that but you need to get to a state where you can until then your in limbo with a draining battery factory cable is maybe your only rescue. I'm not familiar with Mac so I can't really help ya there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038 good luck
Thepooch said:
You don't unzip it just flash it in recovery but look at this post too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693 there is a new bootloader here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632375 follow the instructions you most likely corrupted the bootloader partition flashing a new one will fix that but you need to get to a state where you can until then your in limbo with a draining battery factory cable is maybe your only rescue. I'm not familiar with Mac so I can't really help ya there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038 good luck
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I use the command "fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader <name of firefirefire image here>". Does the "<name of firefirefire image here>" is like "u-boot-firefirefire-1.2.zip" or "u-boot.bin"? Sorry, but I am quite confused.
g0og1e said:
I use the command "fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader <name of firefirefire image here>". Does the "<name of firefirefire image here>" is like "u-boot-firefirefire-1.2.zip" or "u-boot.bin"? Sorry, but I am quite confused.
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When flash with fastboot you need to flash the u-boot.bin file
The zip file is for flashing by TWRP
they are used for two different method.
Problem Solved!
Problem solved here and I posted here.
Bricked Kindle Fire HD 7
Hi, so i bricked my kindle fire hd completely. i got a factory cable it it shows as fastboot kindle fire on the screen. But when i run the kfhd recovery tool, and try to restore it, all it says on the command prompt is, waiting for device. Help please!!
hii
wj3pic said:
Hi, so i bricked my kindle fire hd completely. i got a factory cable it it shows as fastboot kindle fire on the screen. But when i run the kfhd recovery tool, and try to restore it, all it says on the command prompt is, waiting for device. Help please!!
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same problem , no solution l feel unlucky...
First off, thanks to everyone on here who's posted numerous help guides that have helped me in the past. I've rooted several phones in the past and figuered I'd try to root and install Jelly Bean on a Kindle Fire I won at a work event (woohoo!).
The problem right now is the kindle is stuck in fastboot (no root, twrp installed) it boot into the non-animated white and orange "kindle fire" logo screen and stays there.
What I did to put it there:
On a Windows 7 machine, I used KFU 0.96. After reading instructions, I installed TWRP.
Since then, it is not repsonding to adb commands. It will mount the drive to the computer, and the drivers show it's using the correct one from Google Composite device.
After researching, I found someone who mentioned that after several restarts, and smashing "normal boot" commands thru adb while the kindle was starting up (and before it went unresponsive) he was able to move along. When I did this (with KFU), Kindle went into TWRP. From there I followed instructions on flashing pre-rooted 6.2.2 (as the guide indicated, doing wipes) but the flash always failed.
Assuming something wasn't working with Windows, I've gone home to my macbook running Ubuntu 12.04, and while installing SDK from Google, I can not figure out how to get the google sdk running. I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550414 but I can't get to step 5, I cannot get the Android SDK Manager to run!!
I have access to dozens of Windows computers, I'm fine with going back to them, but everything I've read makes me think I've got a better shot with Linux due to driver problems on windows.
Also, when I had TWRP loaded on the Kindle, and connected it to KFU 0.96 it said my boot mode was 0x5003.
fastboot commands will not execute. I'm sending them like this:
(Devices list)
[email protected]:~/Android/KR$ ./adb-linux devices
List of devices attached
???????????? no permissions
fastboot:
[email protected]:~/Android/KR$ fastboot getvar product
fastboot: command not found
Someone had a similar problem here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1765546 but I want to see if I should follow that thread or try something else instead, before I go making more changes.
Thanks for reading! Will gladly send pizza to someone who can help
I'm not an expert at fastboot and adb stuff but I can try to help.
As far as I know, the Kindle needs to be in fastboot mode for you to be able to use fastboot commands. The boot mode has to be 4002.
Are you still able to connect to your Kindle using KFU?
veeman said:
I'm not an expert at fastboot and adb stuff but I can try to help.
As far as I know, the Kindle needs to be in fastboot mode for you to be able to use fastboot commands. The boot mode has to be 4002.
Are you still able to connect to your Kindle using KFU?
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yes. but it also spits out "-exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -" when I send the command to reboot into fastboot 4002, the kindle then reboots, and has the white and orange "kindle fire" logo.
also: C:\KFU\tools>fastboot devices
returns blank, goes back to prompt. so I try
C:\KFU\tools>fastboot devices
< waiting for devices >
and does nothing
Where to now?
Josepho1997 said:
Try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers. If your in fastboot mode, adb wont work. After reinstalling the drivers, type:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
If the drivers installed correctly, these commands should work and get you out of fastboot(which it seems your stuck in)
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drivers installed. command input. no response. Id like to install screenshots, but I'm new user.
hardware driver reads Google ADB interface 4.0.0
c:\KFU\tools>fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
< waiting for device >
.....nothing?!
wheelzr said:
yes. but it also spits out "-exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -" when I send the command to reboot into fastboot 4002, the kindle then reboots, and has the white and orange "kindle fire" logo.
also: C:\KFU\tools>fastboot devices
returns blank, goes back to prompt. so I try
C:\KFU\tools>fastboot devices
< waiting for devices >
and does nothing
Where to now?
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"-exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -" means your system software is broken, so it probably won't boot. In addition, either the "sh" binary doesn't exist there or the KF is not mounting the system partition to let you execute "sh" to run "adb shell" commands. To clarify, you need "/system/bin/sh" to run any "adb shell" commands. Because you don't have access to it, you cannot change the bootmode this way. There is no "command to reboot into fastboot 4002"... you have to set the bootmode to fastboot (4002) and reboot it. Because you cannot run "adb shell" commands, you cannot change the bootmode. Your next reboot just boots into whatever the bootmode happened to be at the time you tried (but failed) to change the bootmode. All of this is spelled out here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
It's very likely that you'll have to get a factory cable to force the device into fastboot mode... that is unless you want to open the back cover up and tinker with the motherboard.
Also, you have permission problems when you try to run adb. You either have to run adb as root, or use this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475740
and set things up so a regular user won't need root privileges to access the USB ports.
kinfauns said:
"-exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -" means your system software is broken, so it probably won't boot. In addition, either the "sh" binary doesn't exist there or the KF is not mounting the system partition to let you execute "sh" to run "adb shell" commands. To clarify, you need "/system/bin/sh" to run any "adb shell" commands. Because you don't have access to it, you cannot change the bootmode this way. There is no "command to reboot into fastboot 4002"... you have to set the bootmode to fastboot (4002) and reboot it. Because you cannot run "adb shell" commands, you cannot change the bootmode. Your next reboot just boots into whatever the bootmode happened to be at the time you tried (but failed) to change the bootmode. All of this is spelled out here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
It's very likely that you'll have to get a factory cable to force the device into fastboot mode... that is unless you want to open the back cover up and tinker with the motherboard.
Also, you have permission problems when you try to run adb. You either have to run adb as root, or use this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475740
and set things up so a regular user won't need root privileges to access the USB ports.
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So, witout popping the cover and screwing with the mobo this thing is bricked?
wheelzr said:
So, witout popping the cover and screwing with the mobo this thing is bricked?
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Just sold the kindle on craigslist for $40 as a bricked device.
wheelzr said:
Just sold the kindle on craigslist for $40 as a bricked device.
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Oy vey... I'd give you $50 for the "brick" to be used to help others here.
kinfauns said:
Oy vey... I'd give you $50 for the "brick" to be used to help others here.
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for real, I probably would have paid $50-60 too, it should be an easy fix with a factory cable. (which I already have one of after I bricked my kindle once)
Also, as a side note - Amazon will replace it for $100 "not under warranty" because you bricked it through the tinkering process.
Actually, it turned out better than I could have planned. I told the company whom gifted to me t did not work, they sent a bike ,messenger to exchange it for me! Naturally the first thing I did with the new one was fire up kfu .96 and it worked perfectly this time. Stoked on this hashtaag jelly bean ROM. Hate the keyboard tho. And Google cards are fc'ng.
Love life.
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i wanted to reset my device back to default rom. so i downloaded the zip file via KFU. then i flashed it. however, i forgot to wipe everything. now when i turn on my device and unlock it, it says that all these apps cannot open and i have to force close them. then after like 30 seconds, it closes and i see the kindle fire logo. then it boots up and the same thing happens again. I then tried to reinstall twrp and FFF but it cant because the location where evry thing recquired for fastboot doesnt exist. it could be because of a different reason so any help will be appreciated! :crying::crying::crying:
Why would you be confused you know what you did wrong here's the trick you need to be really fast ... get to factory reset and reset it try from a powered off position maybe you will get the few extra seconds it takes to get it done...
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Otherwise you need to somehow get into fastboot and fastboot flash twrp.img and fff.bin note that I did say .bin if you cannot the best way is to get a factory cable...
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Why would you be confused you know what you did wrong here's the trick you need to be really fast ... get to factory reset and reset it try from a powered off position maybe you will get the few extra seconds it takes to get it done...
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Otherwise you need to somehow get into fastboot and fastboot flash twrp.img and fff.bin note that I did say .bin if you cannot the best way is to get a factory cable...
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im sorry, what do you mean by try it from a "powered off position"?
I mean turn it off then power it on and race to reach factory reset in the settings
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Anything you can do to shave time
reboot into fastboot and open kfu. then install superuser and others
i have got the same trouble.
I'm sure he would if he knew how to achieve fastboot :
Shift+ right click on the tools folder in kfu ... select open command window here.. power your kindle off.. type fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product ... plug your kindle in it will power on in fastboot and return product: kindle open kfu and commit send of twrp after reboot commit send of fff .... power off power back on select recovery in recovery factory reset , wipe cache, wipe dalvik select reboot then system if prompted. In theory it should work if fastboot can be initiated...
Edit: no need to root twrp and fff is all you need
Sounds like you have enough time to set the bootmode to fastboot before your KF reboots.
So what you need to do is download the fbmode binary (may be include in KFU, otherwise search the development forum), adb.exe, fastboot.exe, and the TWRP 2.2.0 fastboot image. All of which should be placed in a single folder.
I'm assuming your on Windows, and therefore you must open a command prompt in your working directory. You will need to run the following commands...
Code:
adb wait-for-device
adb push fbmode /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/fbmode
adb shell /data/local/tmp/fbmode
adb reboot
It may be easier to make a batch file so you don't have to type all the commands.
Then you could boot TWRP without flashing it by issuing this command...
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot openrecovery-twrp-2.2.0-blaze.img
From there, you should be able to delete the dalvik-cache, userdata, and cache.
Note: You must have the adb drivers installed and working properly. On the stock KF rom, adb is enabled by default so there's no reason this shouldn't work.
Edit: Actually, there's a possibility that this won't work if you disabled USB Debugging before switching back to the stock KF rom.
Thepooch said:
I'm sure he would if he knew how to achieve fastboot :
Shift+ right click on the tools folder in kfu ... select open command window here.. power your kindle off.. type fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product ... plug your kindle in it will power on in fastboot and return product: kindle open kfu and commit send of twrp after reboot commit send of fff .... power off power back on select recovery in recovery factory reset , wipe cache, wipe dalvik select reboot then system if prompted. In theory it should work if fastboot can be initiated...
Edit: no need to root twrp and fff is all you need
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thx! am going to try soon.... not at home atm....
lmntone said:
Sounds like you have enough time to set the bootmode to fastboot before your KF reboots.
So what you need to do is download the fbmode binary (may be include in KFU, otherwise search the development forum), adb.exe, fastboot.exe, and the TWRP 2.2.0 fastboot image. All of which should be placed in a single folder.
I'm assuming your on Windows, and therefore you must open a command prompt in your working directory. You will need to run the following commands...
Code:
adb wait-for-device
adb push fbmode /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/fbmode
adb shell /data/local/tmp/fbmode
adb reboot
It may be easier to make a batch file so you don't have to type all the commands.
Then you could boot TWRP without flashing it by issuing this command...
Code:
fastboot oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.2.0-blaze.img
From there, you should be able to delete the dalvik-cache, userdata, and cache.
Note: You must have the adb drivers installed and working properly. On the stock KF rom, adb is enabled by default so there's no reason this shouldn't work.
Edit: Actually, there's a possibility that this won't work if you disabled USB Debugging before switching back to the stock KF rom.
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for some reason, i cant get the adb to work..... i hav the correct driver (i already did this before) but adb cannot find the device.
Then here is your best bet http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693&highlight=info+factory+cable unless you can reach factory reset in time to do it
n00byn00bface said:
for some reason, i cant get the adb to work..... i hav the correct driver (i already did this before) but adb cannot find the device.
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If you had adb disabled in the old rom, the settings could have been carried over to the stock rom.
Using a factory cable seems to be the only solution.
Thepooch said:
Then here is your best bet http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392693&highlight=info+factory+cable unless you can reach factory reset in time to do it
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i was going to try to buy one from skorpn..... anyway, factory reset does nothing.
lmntone said:
If you had adb disabled in the old rom, the settings could have been carried over to the stock rom.
Using a factory cable seems to be the only solution.
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i got it into fastboot mode, but now the command is stuck on fastboot oem idme bootmode 4000 <waiting for device>
also, its stuck on the kindle fire logo screen (that means its in fastboot right?)
thx everyone! i managed to fix my device! i followed imntones instructions and they worked.... sort of.... i used the first codes to get into fastboot, then i used twrp to install..... the last two codes dont work. thank you thank you thanmk you..... :highfive:
n00byn00bface said:
thx everyone! i managed to fix my device! i followed imntones instructions and they worked.... sort of.... i used the first codes to get into fastboot, then i used twrp to install..... the last two codes dont work. thank you thank you thanmk you..... :highfive:
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I think that you just needed to specify the vendor id for fastboot. As in...
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fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 boot openrecovery-twrp-2.2.0-blaze.img
Anyway, glad to see you got your device working.
I read the guide and have been browsing the forums for similar situations.
First of all, many months ago I tried to root my KF with something named "doomlord"? I basically googled how to root, picked one, went at it. It ran fine, though I don't recall trying to do anything with the root. Most recently every time I powered it on, I was in the CWMR menu. I tried to install the latest kindle update from amazon (changed it to .zip, placed it in the folder, tried to install from cwmr menu), to get it back to stock. Didn't work, and the only way I was able to use my kindle was wiping everything and rebooting. I became frustrated and started to try anything I hadn't, I clicked fastboot mode. Now it's been stuck at the yellow triangle, does nothing when power is pressed, isn't recognized by my mac.
Many users had my similar situation but I truly am a newbie and went at this with no knowledge, though I do know some terms through the guide. It seems I'm stuck in a bootloop, and my kindle isn't truly broken for good.
What I want to know, in basic terms:
What do I need to download?
To send commands.. do I use terminal? Seems like I need to get 'fastboot' and 'adb'
I've also seen references to getting kindle fire utility- can I use this even though I used some random doomlord program and it's using CWMR?
How to 'flash' something?
Simple, step by step instructions would be SO APPRECIATED! I apologize for having a question everyone else has asked, but I feel so frustrated at this point.
Anybody?
So far, I have downloaded KFU, adb, fastboot, and FFF 1.2.
I've tried many commands to see if my kindle is in fastboot, it does not seem to be. All commands come back with "-bash: fastboot: command not found". I also am going into the directory of "android" where I put adb and fastboot. I think that is correct.
Not sure what to do with KFU, or FFF that I've downloaded.
Should I wait for the battery to drain? Though I don't think that will fix the problem at all.
Kindle still not being recognized by my mac.
At this point I will just pay somebody to help me successfully fix this or send it out. But if it's as easy as the solutions make it seem, I'd love to just do it myself. I think I'm just confused about what exact steps I need to make, whether that is flashing FFF or TWRP?
Whatever you do, don't let the battery drain.
Make sure you have your driver installed and configured correctly:
Code:
cat ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
The only acceptable output is "0x1949".
Next, try to take advantage of the temporary fastboot mode that comes with FireFireFire (yellow triangle).
Hold the power button to shut the device down and enter the following:
Code:
fastboot getvar product
Restart the KF when you see "waiting for device".
Give it a second to boot and you should get an output of "kindle" in the terminal. If you do, repeat the previous step with the following commands:
Code:
fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001
fastboot reboot
That should boot you into recovery again. (but you're not quite finished yet, we'll see if you can get this far first)
If that doesn't work, you should get a Linux LiveUSB (if you have a PC to use) or a VM (only Parallels will work with fastboot) to run Linux, and install and run Firekit. Depending on your Mac, it is possible, albeit very tricky, to get it to boot to a LiveUSB...but I wouldn't count on it. You might need to use the shorting trick to temporarily put the device in USBboot so Firekit can install a new bootloader (see Firekit thread).
soupmagnet said:
Whatever you do, don't let the battery drain.
Make sure you have your driver installed and configured correctly:
Code:
cat ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
The only acceptable output is "0x1949".
Next, try to take advantage of the temporary fastboot mode that comes with FireFireFire (yellow triangle).
Hold the power button to shut the device down and enter the following:
Code:
fastboot getvar product
Restart the KF when you see "waiting for device".
Give it a second to boot and you should get an output of "kindle" in the terminal. If you do, repeat the previous step with the following commands:
Code:
fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001
fastboot reboot
That should boot you into recovery again. (but you're not quite finished yet, we'll see if you can get this far first)
If that doesn't work, you should get a Linux LiveUSB (if you have a PC to use) or a VM (only Parallels will work with fastboot) to run Linux, and install and run Firekit. Depending on your Mac, it is possible, albeit very tricky, to get it to boot to a LiveUSB...but I wouldn't count on it. You might need to use the shorting trick to temporarily put the device in USBboot so Firekit can install a new bootloader (see Firekit thread).
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Thanks so much for trying to help out. No dice, though. Your directions seem fairly simple and straightforward. I'll tell you what I did step by step-
First I connected KF to my mac, the yellow triangle appears. I go into the directory where adb is. I'm not sure what you meant by which drivers should be installed properly, but I put in the following into terminal:
Code:
cat ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
As a result I got:
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# ANDROID 3RD PARTY USB VENDOR ID LIST -- DO NOT EDIT.
# USE 'android update adb' TO GENERATE.
# 1 USB VENDOR ID PER LINE.
0x1949
This seems about right. I shut it down, and tried to input "fastboot getvar product". That is when I get the "-bash: fastboot: command not found". I feel really dumb right now. It really seems so simple but I'm just not getting it. I added a screenshot if that would give you any clue as to why even the first step isn't working. Thank you
2hellwu said:
Thanks so much for trying to help out. No dice, though. Your directions seem fairly simple and straightforward. I'll tell you what I did step by step-
First I connected KF to my mac, the yellow triangle appears. I go into the directory where adb is. I'm not sure what you meant by which drivers should be installed properly, but I put in the following into terminal:
Code:
cat ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
As a result I got:
Code:
# ANDROID 3RD PARTY USB VENDOR ID LIST -- DO NOT EDIT.
# USE 'android update adb' TO GENERATE.
# 1 USB VENDOR ID PER LINE.
0x1949
This seems about right. I shut it down, and tried to input "fastboot getvar product". That is when I get the "-bash: fastboot: command not found". I feel really dumb right now. It really seems so simple but I'm just not getting it. I added a screenshot if that would give you any clue as to why even the first step isn't working. Thank you
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Put the fastboot binary in your home folder and enter 'cd' (without quotes). Then run the commands.
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Put the fastboot binary in your home folder and enter 'cd' (without quotes). Then run the commands.
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I am probably making this harder than it really is. Alright, both adb and fastboot now exist inside my home folder "/user/Lianna/"
Started with kindle on and plugged in, entered "cd" into terminal. Didn't do anything. Continued with "cat ~/.android/adb_usb.ini" got same response as before. Other commands were unrecognized/"not found".
2hellwu said:
I am probably making this harder than it really is. Alright, both adb and fastboot now exist inside my home folder "/user/Lianna/"
Started with kindle on and plugged in, entered "cd" into terminal. Didn't do anything. Continued with "cat ~/.android/adb_usb.ini" got same response as before. Other commands were unrecognized/"not found".
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Ok try this:
Instead of typing the word "fastboot" into the terminal, drag fastboot into the terminal window and then type in the rest of the command.
[EDIT:] I almost forgot...you're not using fastboot from KFU are you? You need fastboot for Mac.
soupmagnet said:
Ok try this:
Instead of typing the word "fastboot" into the terminal, drag fastboot into the terminal window and then type in the rest of the command.
[EDIT:] I almost forgot...you're not using fastboot from KFU are you? You need fastboot for Mac.
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Again, command not found. Does the first step indicate that my fastboot is indeed functional?
2hellwu said:
Again, command not found. Does the first step indicate that my fastboot is indeed functional?
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Are you using the fastboot.exe from the KFU folder or a Mac specific fastboot binary?
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Are you using the fastboot.exe from the KFU folder or a Mac specific fastboot binary?
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I used the two individual downloads for adb and fastboot from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
I do have KFU in my downloads but I'm not using the fastboot.exe that comes with it. I am using the ones downloaded from above, which seems to be a "unix executable file". I'll show what happens when I open it.
2hellwu said:
I used the two individual downloads for adb and fastboot from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
I do have KFU in my downloads but I'm not using the fastboot.exe that comes with it. I am using the ones downloaded from above, which seems to be a "unix executable file". I'll show what happens when I open it.
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Ok let's simplify this. Put fastboot on your desktop and enter the following:
Code:
~/Desktop/fastboot getvar product
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Ok let's simplify this. Put fastboot on your desktop and enter the following:
Code:
~/Desktop/fastboot getvar product
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That did get me the <waiting for device> product:kindle! I then restarted and tried to input
Code:
fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001
fastboot reboot
which again, got "-bash: fastboot: command not found"
2hellwu said:
That did get me the <waiting for device> product:kindle! I then restarted and tried to input
Code:
fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001
fastboot reboot
which again, got "-bash: fastboot: command not found"
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LOL, pay attention now...
Code:
~/Desktop/fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001
~/Desktop/fastboot reboot
OR
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cd ~/Desktop
fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001
fastboot reboot
...you follow?
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LOL, pay attention now...
Code:
~/Desktop/fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001
~/Desktop/fastboot reboot
OR
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cd ~/Desktop
fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001
fastboot reboot
...you follow?
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ah yes. so, that worked. now at:
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< waiting for device >
~/Desktop/fastboot reboot
at this point KF is still off. power on or no?
Ok, KF is on and back in recovery mode. "CWM-based recovery v5.0.2.7" I have the menu of reboot, install zip from sdcard, etc
2hellwu said:
Ok, KF is on and back in recovery mode. "CWM-based recovery v5.0.2.7" I have the menu of reboot, install zip from sdcard, etc
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Okay, first you need to find and download the ROM of your choice. You'll also need to download recovery flashable versions of TWRP and FFF, found HERE and HERE.
With those three things downloaded, boot into recovery and find the "Mount" or "Mount to USB" option. I haven't used CWM in quite a while so I couldn't tell you exactly how to get to it. Look around and you will find it. What that does is mounts your sdcard to USB as if it were a USB flash drive. Do that and transfer the three files you downloaded earlier to your sdcard.
With them on your sdcard, install both FFF and TWRP. CWM is way outdated and will not work anymore...Use TWRP instead. You can update to COTR later if you choose as it has a nearly identical look and feel as CWM. The new version of FFF will give you an option at the boot logo to change bootmodes on the fly (makes entering recovery much easier).
With FFF and TWRP installed reboot the device. As the device is booting you will see the Kindle Fire logo in blue instead of orange. When you see it, hold the power button until the boot options appear at the bottom of the screen. Select Recovery.
When TWRP boots up, select "Wipe" then wipe system and factory reset (this step is very important).
Afterwards, select Install, navigate to your sdcard and select the ROM you downloaded then swipe the arrow at the bottom. Select reboot system and you should be all set.
One more thing to note: If the device keeps booting into recovery after subsequent reboots, select "reset boot mode" in the FFF boot options.
Good luck.
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Okay, first you need to find and download the ROM of your choice. You'll also need to download recovery flashable versions of TWRP and FFF, found HERE and HERE.
With those three things downloaded, boot into recovery and find the "Mount" or "Mount to USB" option. I haven't used CWM in quite a while so I couldn't tell you exactly how to get to it. Look around and you will find it. What that does is mounts your sdcard to USB as if it were a USB flash drive. Do that and transfer the three files you downloaded earlier to your sdcard.
With them on your sdcard, install both FFF and TWRP. CWM is way outdated and will not work anymore...Use TWRP instead. You can update to COTR later if you choose as it has a nearly identical look and feel as CWM. The new version of FFF will give you an option at the boot logo to change bootmodes on the fly (makes entering recovery much easier).
With FFF and TWRP installed reboot the device. As the device is booting you will see the Kindle Fire logo in blue instead of orange. When you see it, hold the power button until the boot options appear at the bottom of the screen. Select Recovery.
When TWRP boots up, select "Wipe" then wipe system and factory reset (this step is very important).
Afterwards, select Install, navigate to your sdcard and select the ROM you downloaded then swipe the arrow at the bottom. Select reboot system and you should be all set.
One more thing to note: If the device keeps booting into recovery after subsequent reboots, select "reset boot mode" in the FFF boot options.
Good luck.
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Before I start this- I should have clarified my main goal is to get my kindle back to stock. I don't have a need for anything extra, I really just use it to read books. From other guides, maybe it seems that my next steps should be to download the kindle update from amazon, and flash that?
In that case, download the update from Amazon, change the ".bin" to ".zip" and use that in place of your ROM. All other instructions will be the same...especially when it comes to wiping
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh"
soupmagnet said:
In that case, download the update from Amazon, change the ".bin" to ".zip" and use that in place of your ROM. All other instructions will be the same...especially when it comes to wiping
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh"
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Ok I feel stupid, but how do I find where the sdcard folder is? Is it simply just dragging the update to "Kindle" or should I be putting it into a specific folder
2hellwu said:
Ok I feel stupid, but how do I find where the sdcard folder is? Is it simply just dragging the update to "Kindle" or should I be putting it into a specific folder
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Yes, the mounted volume "Kindle" is your sdcard. Just drag and drop everything into that folder. Be sure to eject the volume from your computer (right-click on it and select eject) before you unmount it in TWRP.
"That's a special kind of stupid. The kind that makes me laugh."