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I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
You called amazon and asked about twrp? Lol.
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mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm sure that for you, this is not amusing. But for me, its funny for so many reasons. We'll fix you up, don't worry. But first let me explain a few things.
When you make any alterations to Amazon's proprietary Kindle Fire interface such as rooting or installing custom recovery, you void your warranty and in the process waive certain benefits like Amazon customer service.
But since you have already done that, you want to make sure you have good fail safes to protect your investment. Of course one of those fail safes is custom recovery (TWRP). Removing it at this point with the skill level you are at right now is a VERY BAD IDEA.
The good news is, your Kindle is not broken. In fact, its doing exactly what it was designed to do, although its pretty hard for you to see that at the moment.
So the first thing you need to do is read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23747567
And come back when you are done
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mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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I'm guessing thousands of people have used TWRP successfully to get ROMs installed, so I suspect something else is going on. Maybe you'd like to give this a read...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547
so you can get an idea of how things work. Then if you want to explain...
1) what you did so far and how you did it
2) how you are trying to install ROMs
3) exactly what your Kindle Fire is doing
I or someone else here can help you get where you are going. Whether that's flashing a new rom or going back to stock, that's up to you.
As a side note, calling Amazon to tell them you've voided the warranty by flashing unauthorized software and then asking for help is probably not a good idea.
EDIT: There were no replies yet when I started typing.
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Alright I have read the thread from that link, now what is the next step?
It could be the cable. When you download stuff, always try at least 5 times. I always have to anyway.
Haha to calling Amazon by the way.
mtdulmag said:
I have just downloaded the twrp software today on my kindle fire. It wont download any of the custom ROMs so I am just stuck on this screen. I even called Amazon and they couldnt help me...
Does anybody know how to remove TWRP from the kindle and set it back to the default system and its normal setup??
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Lol, to calling Amazon. Stick in there buddy a few months ago I was also a totl noob. It gets easier and there are lots of peeps here that can help you with pretty much any problem. A little bit of searching help too. What I do before I even start downloading ROM's, mod's or, add-ons, I do a bit of research. That way I where to look again if I bork something.
kindle gen 1 twrp
Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
lonnia said:
Hey I have a KF 1st gen that I have rooted. Currently it is I guess stuck in twrp. It is holding the blue and white KF logo. I can use the power button to go into boot mode/twrp to reboot. However once past that area it will immediately power down. And truly I would liketo go back to stock rom.
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Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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KF1 flashed with TWRP 2.2.21-blaze/CM11 OtterX Nightly
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
sd_shadow said:
Your in Bootloader, and Twrp is not working correctly
You will need to flash twrp to fix.
See How to flash twrp and firefirefire with a Fastboot cable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53652317&postcount=2
Shows basic steps, you have Bootloader, so don't need the fastboot cable, so download adb files, and twrp.IMG
And use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrpfilename
Fastboot reboot
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rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
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TWRP 2.2.21-blaze is not compatible with any roms with "OtterX" , CM11, or CM12
"Otter" CM 11 requires Twrp 2.7.1.0 or newer
see Kindle Fire Flashable Recoveries/FFF TWRP/COTR/CWM
OtterX roms require OtterX bootloader, and OtterX Twrp
see [How To] Fix Otter X Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System.
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I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
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what commands are you using? what error are you getting?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
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Factory cable is not needed if you have a custom bootloader
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
rustynail33 said:
Successfully flashed the above TWRP on a KF1, and then used it to install CM11 OtterX Nightly the latest (10-04-2015) build.
Now it's stuck in boot loading.
Reentering TWRP console, which I can do--I have full TWRP, but I no longer have any Zips to install from. (My SDCard was wiped.)
I've tried to use ADB to push (after struggling with the drivers) the build back to my KF1, but I find I don't have permissions set up correctly.
I did reflash TWRP as is recommended below, but that did not help the boot load freeze.
Can I use ADB to push the build back for a reinstall? Can I use fastboot to push it?
What is the proper course to recover this KF1?
BTW, I do not have a factory cable.
Thanks for the help!
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rustynail33 said:
Thanks to your help SD I was able to install the Otter CM 11!
Now, I'm trying to install the ZIP of Open Gapps Nano for 11, and TWRP is reporting that I don't have enough space.
More investigation!
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what's the full file name? size?
So, SD, I was able to install the pico Open Apps after installing gaps-kk. When that had me hanging in boot, I entered TWRP again and then did a wipe. On a whim, I rebooted into TWRP after the wipe, and tried to install the PICO OpenGapp zip. And, it installed!
I rebooted, and now I have GAPPS!
Can't explain it, but now it works. Thanks for all your help!
sd_shadow said:
what's the full file name? size?
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I purchased a Kindle Fire for my wife, I want to root it to allow Google Play to be installed
I dl'd the KFU v0.9.6, got the ADB driver, installed, showing as a android composite device
I run the utility following these instructions
from the liliputing.com
it gets to this point, screen cap attached
and dies, it leaves me at the TWRP screen, I have recovered several times using this site here
rootkindlefire.com hot to /how-to-unrootunbrick-rooted-kindle-fire
I must have read 100 threads today but nothing seems to help
Any suggestions or should I just wait for a utility update?
I'm no expert but I have rooted my phones in the past and installed custom ROMs, I'm no developer by a long shot but I'm not out in the woods clueless either.
Thanks
Hopefully you have the latest FFF installed (blue Kindle Fire logo?). If so, when you see it, hold the power button until you see the boot options appear. Select normal or reset boot mode.
soupmagnet said:
Hopefully you have the latest FFF installed (blue Kindle Fire logo?). If so, when you see it, hold the power button until you see the boot options appear. Select normal or reset boot mode.
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At the moment I am back to stock, kind of skittish as it seems I am not the only person having a similar issue
Well, looking at screenshot, I see that TWRP was installed successfully. As long as have that, you're good. You can use TWRP to install FFF and a new rom which fixes just about everything. When TWRP first installs it will reboot and leave your device in fastboot mode (stuck at boot logo). To fix it, simply change your bootmode. Using the latest FFF (blue Kindle Fire logo) is the easiest way, but it can also be done via command line.
Being "stuck" at the boot logo is a normal process of modifying the KF, it doesn't mean it's bricked. I suggest you take the time to read up on some Kindle Fire basics before you proceed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23747567
Read it, not to identify your exact problem like so many do, but to educate yourself on how this thing called Kindle Fire/Android works. If you've already read it, read it again. Doing so will help you and those trying to help you, tremendously.
I got the same screen last night as well. TWRP is installed as I can reboot into Normal/Recovery/Reset Boot..
I can use the KFU to reset the bootloader as well (normal/fastboot, etc)..
but for some reason, KFU doesn't seem to root my device when selecting option 2. I get the blue KF boot logo, can access TWRP, but then what? Do I need to install some other software?
I am soo confused...
I want to root my device so I can install programs. I would also like to install custom ROMs (which I understand that I do not NEED to be rooted to do this), but to install other programs I do.
iRock48 said:
I got the same screen last night as well. TWRP is installed as I can reboot into Normal/Recovery/Reset Boot..
I can use the KFU to reset the bootloader as well (normal/fastboot, etc)..
but for some reason, KFU doesn't seem to root my device when selecting option 2. I get the blue KF boot logo, can access TWRP, but then what? Do I need to install some other software?
I am soo confused...
I want to root my device so I can install programs. I would also like to install custom ROMs (which I understand that I do not NEED to be rooted to do this), but to install other programs I do.
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Transfer the ROM you want to your sdcard and use TWRP to install it. Be sure to "factory reset" (wipe) before you install the ROM or there will be conflicts. It is usually a good idea to wipe cache and dalvik after the ROM installation. There's no need to root a custom ROM.
soupmagnet said:
Well, looking at screenshot, I see that TWRP was installed successfully. As long as have that, you're good. You can use TWRP to install FFF and a new rom which fixes just about everything. When TWRP first installs it will reboot and leave your device in fastboot mode (stuck at boot logo). To fix it, simply change your bootmode. Using the latest FFF (blue Kindle Fire logo) is the easiest way, but it can also be done via command line.
Being "stuck" at the boot logo is a normal process of modifying the KF, it doesn't mean it's bricked. I suggest you take the time to read up on some Kindle Fire basics before you proceed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23747567
Read it, not to identify your exact problem like so many do, but to educate yourself on how this thing called Kindle Fire/Android works. If you've already read it, read it again. Doing so will help you and those trying to help you, tremendously.
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Thanks, I reread it last night and will do so again, will likely get back to this over the weekend
soupmagnet said:
Transfer the ROM you want to your sdcard and use TWRP to install it. Be sure to "factory reset" (wipe) before you install the ROM or there will be conflicts. It is usually a good idea to wipe cache and dalvik after the ROM installation. There's no need to root a custom ROM.
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Thank you for the reply. I assume to transfer the ROM I want I'd use something like Window Explorer to drag/drop or should I use the command language?
Wiping the cache and dalvik - is that also done through TWRP?
one last thing; it is my understanding that once you install a custom ROM, you have "root" access.. will this access allow me to install the App Store/Android Market and install apps that normally require root, such as Titanium backup?
iRock48 said:
Thank you for the reply. I assume to transfer the ROM I want I'd use something like Window Explorer to drag/drop or should I use the command language?
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In TWRP you can use "abd push" or there is "mount" function that it comes with that will allow you to mount your sdcard as an external drive, much like with the stock Amazon software.
Wiping the cache and dalvik - is that also done through TWRP?
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Yes, after you install the ROM, you'll be given the option to.
one last thing; it is my understanding that once you install a custom ROM, you have "root" access.. will this access allow me to install the App Store/Android Market and install apps that normally require root, such as Titanium backup?
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Yes, but the "Market" (Google Play) must be installed in TWRP as a "gapps" package. Just Google gapps for the version of android you're installing (CM10-JB, CM9-ICS, or CM7-GB).
ye i have the same issue "mv: can't rename '/system/bin/check_rooted': No such file or directory". I'm sitting at TWRP recovery screen, so I'm guessing just download rom of choice use the mount function to transfer the rom, full wipe and install. this should solve my getting no further in rooting process problem?
radici said:
ye i have the same issue "mv: can't rename '/system/bin/check_rooted': No such file or directory". I'm sitting at TWRP recovery screen, so I'm guessing just download rom of choice use the mount function to transfer the rom, full wipe and install. this should solve my getting no further in rooting process problem?
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If your only error is "mv: can't rename '/system/bin/check_rooted': then chances are, you're already rooted. It just means there was no check_rooted file to rename, so you're good.
Not that it matters anyway because installing a custom ROM gives you "root" anyway.
I've been trying to get back to stock Kindle OS and I almost bricked my kindle attempting this last night, I tried wiping the device to install it like I found on a forum here, step by step, when I accidentally wiped my backup and had no OS. I fixed that by installing the CM10 NIghties or whatever its called but I still want to get back to stock. Its come to my attention that the version of TWRP I have won't work trying to install the legit kindle update, so I need to downgrade TWRP to 2.2.2.1, not to mention I don't have a computer and even if I did I don't know how to ADB. SO, is there a way to downgrade my twrp recovery through the device? Or is there another way to get it to stock without bricking my device? All help is appreciated. Thanks.
Install smirkit and replace the TWRP that it comes with, or use it to install COTR.
[Edit:] And don't forget to FACTORY RESET!
soupmagnet said:
Install smirkit and replace the TWRP that it comes with, or use it to install COTR.
[Edit:] And don't forget to FACTORY RESET!
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Okay so I have smirkit, now how do I use it to replace TWRP? I'm so lost here, sorry for being a noob.
In that case, it would probably be smarter for you to install COTR.
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In that case, it would probably be smarter for you to install COTR.
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Aaand how does one go about doing that?
Twigzmaster0 said:
Aaand how does one go about doing that?
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Download smirkit.apk
Install smirkit.apk
Open smirkit.apk
Type "smirkit" in the terminal emulator
Install Cannibal Open Touch Recovery
I need help. Currently running windows and incidentally caused my system to be wiped. I got twrp and fff but having issues returning to stock with update.zip becausei can't mount data. Anyonehelp me with some fastboot commands? I have a fastboot cable.
Cheers,,
Do you have access to adb?
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Do you have access to adb?
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I can't remember if I do or not. I'll get back to u later when I get home. I was able to give the phone basic commands like restart so I assumei can but I used the fastboot cable.
Thanksω,,,
Jim8ean said:
I can't remember if I do or not. I'll get back to u later when I get home. I was able to give the phone basic commands like restart so I assumei can but I used the fastboot cable.
Thanksω,,,
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Ok I hope to be more specific now,, I rooted my kindle -- put on twrp and fff 1.4-- then began with creating a backup. My after my backup was created I took the initiative to install android 4.3 or (cm-10.2-20130817-2316-otter-sgt7.zip) renaming it to update.zip...Upon after that I was confused if a newer kernel was needed to run the rom so I tried to install kernel_otter-cm-10.2-20130825-1250-exp.zip along with it.. Thinking it wasn't an issue I ignored installing the kernel and tried installing rom. Then I realized nothing would install... Then I realized firefirefire didn't install and it had to be done separately in the utility .9.9 so I flashed it regardless of the state of my os. I got really tired and stupid and opened up my recovery and I believe I erased my partition.. I cant really remember exactly... Anyhow Im current stuck at cyanogen boot logo. I been trying many of the methods youtube and the utilities have to offer but What stops me being able to just restore my kindle is not having my data nor catche.
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Do you have access to adb?
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No ****.. I don't know what I did but I got CynagenMod running! BAMF so for all the information I guess I'm smarter than I thought haha.
I was trying to install superzen but I accidentally wiped the OS. Am I screwed? Is there anything I can do, or is this looking like I bricked the phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
Go there and look at section 3.2. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE that you grab the correct firmware for your device (WW or CN, 550 or 551). As far as I can tell, unless you made a NANDROID backup in custom recovery prior to wiping system, this would be your only way back to working order.
Are you currently unable to get back to a custom recovery? Can you not just successfully flash superzen now?
Level99 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
Go there and look at section 3.2. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE that you grab the correct firmware for your device (WW or CN, 550 or 551). As far as I can tell, unless you made a NANDROID backup in custom recovery prior to wiping system, this would be your only way back to working order.
Are you currently unable to get back to a custom recovery? Can you not just successfully flash superzen now?
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Thanks for the reply, it seems that my computer can't recognize my phone through adb, i can get into recovery, but my phone is just not recognizable. I should mention that it was earlier, and I installed supersu with cwm tethered.
EDIT: I can't use fastboot for twrp.img, it says I don't have permission and now I can't even access recovery because I'm stuck in a bootloop.
UPDATE: Ok so fastboot recognized the phone but I do not have permission to load twrp.img
Have you got this sorted now?
timbernot said:
Have you got this sorted now?
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no, every time I try to flash twerp with fastboot, I get this error
"writing recovery failed <remote: permission denied>"
EDIT: HOLY HELL GUYS I FIXED IT! It turns out, my usb cord didn't work for some reason, tried another one and it works fine. Doing adb sideload right now.
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no, every time I try to flash twerp with fastboot, I get this error
"writing recovery failed <remote: permission denied>"
EDIT: HOLY HELL GUYS I FIXED IT! It turns out, my usb cord didn't work for some reason, tried another one and it works fine. Doing adb sideload right now.
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YaY !:good: