Hi all, I'm posting after weeks lurking here how to make my Kindle Fire HD 2 a real table. I followed many steps but now I can't even switch on the kindle so I ask you if I can solve my problem.
The kindle I have is the Kindle Fire HD (I guess 2) with Microphone and Webcam. The Version is 7.2.1
At first I rooted the device using the instruction on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891939
Eveything worked and not without any effort. I had to install the Android SDK and test many times the adb tools.
Before that I tried the KUF 0.9.6 but didn't work.
After the rooting I wanted to install TWRP, my purpose is to have a tablet with Android.
I followed the instruction on this page: http://finditmore.info/2012/09/19/install-team-win-recovery-project-kindle-fire/
I guess here is the mistake. I downloaded the twrp 2.3 and firefirefire 1.2 and installed as wrote in that page, but now I can't switch on the kindle. Really is like death.
Could anyone explain me what I did wrong? Could I still recover the tablet?
Thanks in advance
arrabbiato said:
Hi all, I'm posting after weeks lurking here how to make my Kindle Fire HD 2 a real table. I followed many steps but now I can't even switch on the kindle so I ask you if I can solve my problem.
The kindle I have is the Kindle Fire HD (I guess 2) with Microphone and Webcam. The Version is 7.2.1
At first I rooted the device using the instruction on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891939
Eveything worked and not without any effort. I had to install the Android SDK and test many times the adb tools.
Before that I tried the KUF 0.9.6 but didn't work.
After the rooting I wanted to install TWRP, my purpose is to have a tablet with Android.
I followed the instruction on this page: http://finditmore.info/2012/09/19/install-team-win-recovery-project-kindle-fire/
I guess here is the mistake. I downloaded the twrp 2.3 and firefirefire 1.2 and installed as wrote in that page, but now I can't switch on the kindle. Really is like death.
Could anyone explain me what I did wrong? Could I still recover the tablet?
Thanks in advance
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The post you linked explains a method for KINDLE FIRE 1ST GENERATION, there's no possibility for now to get a recovery working in our devices regardless of whether the device is a Kindle Fire HD or a Kindle Fire 2. So, you probably bricked your device. From my point of view you only have 2 choices: You can retUrn it to Amazon and pray, or you can try with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254.
But please, read everything before doing anything.
Hope it helps
tamoquera said:
The post you linked explains a method for KINDLE FIRE 1ST GENERATION, there's no possibility for now to get a recovery working in our devices regardless of whether the device is a Kindle Fire HD or a Kindle Fire 2. So, you probably bricked your device. From my point of view you only have 2 choices: You can retUrn it to Amazon and pray, or you can try with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254.
But please, read everything before doing anything.
Hope it helps
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Thanks. I'm downloading the system from the thread you pointed me out. But what make me very disappointed is the fact that the kindle isn't switching on anymore. This is really odd.
I'll try to fix it if I can't I'll send to amazon and I'll pray.
Anyway, where are the instruction to flash the Kindle HD 7.2.1?
Thanks!
There is no way you can get your device working now. As far as we know, only Amazon has the ability to fix a second generation device that has an unsigned bootloader or recovery installed.
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Hi everyone, I just got my Kindle Fire HD 7" (Version 10.2.6) a few days ago.
I successfully got my device rooted from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2125628
After rooting, I tried to install the android and jellybean OS into my device with the following help from these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694
https://sites.google.com/site/tomsgt123/videos/kindle-fire
http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/otter/aosp/jb-4.2.2-kfire-hashcode-2013-02-12.zip
http://goo.im/gapps
The main problem now is when I tried to install TWRP (Function 3). When the "run.bat" tried to fastboot; nothing happens to my Kindle. I tried turning on and off my kindle a few times and the problem still persists. So I rerun the "run.bat" file and used the function "1" to try to boot my kindle. My kindle got rebooted but then it just like a normal reboot and it went back to the Amazon homescreen. No matter how many times I tried to manual reboot from "run.bat", it is still the same.
When I am at the KFU menu, the statuses for my device are shown as follows:
ADB Status: Online
Boot Status: Unknown
No matter what I do, the Boot Status will always be shown as "unknown".
I am wondering is it even possible to install android and jellybean on the new Kindle Fire 7" 2nd Generation device? Thanks a lot and your help will be deeply appreciated.
P.S. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694
I came across this site and got to know all of the links I posted above.
Kenshin_87 said:
Hi everyone, I just got my Kindle Fire HD 7" (Version 10.2.6) a few days ago.
I successfully got my device rooted from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2125628
After rooting, I tried to install the android and jellybean OS into my device with the following help from these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694
https://sites.google.com/site/tomsgt123/videos/kindle-fire
http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/otter/aosp/jb-4.2.2-kfire-hashcode-2013-02-12.zip
http://goo.im/gapps
The main problem now is when I tried to install TWRP (Function 3). When the "run.bat" tried to fastboot; nothing happens to my Kindle. I tried turning on and off my kindle a few times and the problem still persists. So I rerun the "run.bat" file and used the function "1" to try to boot my kindle. My kindle got rebooted but then it just like a normal reboot and it went back to the Amazon homescreen. No matter how many times I tried to manual reboot from "run.bat", it is still the same.
I am wondering is it even possible to install android and jellybean on the new Kindle Fire HD 7" 2nd Generation device? Thanks a lot and your help will be deeply appreciated.
P.S. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694
I came across this site and got to know all of the links I posted above.
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you are wrong, is kindle fire 2 no hd, because the hardware is 10.2.6
oh.. Sorry, my bad...
Kenshin_87 said:
oh.. Sorry, my bad...
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no problem, but i m telling to you, so you wont flash a kindle fire hd system part
So do I get that right?
Currently no Jelly Bean on Kindle Fire HD 7"?
But did I read that right that people are working on that?
Jacomo1980 said:
So do I get that right?
Currently no Jelly Bean on Kindle Fire HD 7"?
But did I read that right that people are working on that?
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are working, but it isnt good, need some fixes
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Hey guys, i have a problem with my KIndle Fire HD. Honestly i am a noob ....
Yesterday, i bought a fire hd(Version 7.4.3). Then i followed a step by step describtion to root the tablet. I thought the root were successful but now the tablet runs very slow. I dont know what i´ve done or what happened.
What can i do? Can i maybe re-root the tablet?
Please i need help!
energetic1 said:
Hey guys, i have a problem with my KIndle Fire HD. Honestly i am a noob ....
Yesterday, i bought a fire hd(Version 7.4.3). Then i followed a step by step describtion to root the tablet. I thought the root were successful but now the tablet runs very slow. I dont know what i´ve done or what happened.
What can i do? Can i maybe re-root the tablet?
Please i need help!
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How did u root? I used binary version only...don't use qemu version
you sneaky rat, abducted from Amazon's ex, CM10.1 kindle, by Tapatalk 4
I've rooted my Kindle just now with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31.zip, now it's so freaking slow... Some process is apparently running in the background and sucks processor's resources. The screen is blinking every two seconds, like graphical subsystem is overloaded.
There are some instructions for that case here: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/36448/kindle-fire-hd-7-runs-very-slowly-after-rooting
Speicfically, they recommend to run this automated Qemu root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
I tried it and for me it worked.
Nickrus said:
I've rooted my Kindle just now with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31.zip, now it's so freaking slow... Some process is apparently running in the background and sucks processor's resources. The screen is blinking every two seconds, like graphical subsystem is overloaded.
There are some instructions for that case here: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/36448/kindle-fire-hd-7-runs-very-slowly-after-rooting
Speicfically, they recommend to run this automated Qemu root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
I tried it and for me it worked.
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The qemu was mainly for 7.2.3 tablets
Screaming idgaf with his windows down and his system up
You need to rerun the rooting method as instructed as mine that and couldn't work out why and read the instructions and it says do it again and everything will run as normal. So all you need to do is rerun the rooting method again and kaboom its rooted and running as normal I used method 2 to root my kindle. Hope this helps
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Are you guys talking about the rooting methods in [REF] Installing Kindle Fire HD 7" 2nd-Bootloader + TWRP Complete Tutorial?
My KFHD arrives tomorrow and want to make sure I am ready.
-T
Yes and you need to run the rooting method twice or it will be very slow. I used method 2, coudnt get qemu to work properly coz of adb I may of missed something but method 2 was simple and easy also after rooting use firehd I think or fire somethink apk file its in the instructions anyway
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I just got my son a KF HD 7", I don't believe it's the HDX. All I want to do is install Google Play so I can install a bunch of the games he already purchased from a previous tablet. I tried following the thread from the FAQ: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069329 and also searched around for other threads, but I have had zero luck.
All was going well until I tried downloading KFFirstAide from the thread, the download kept getting interrupted, I was able to find KFFirstAide elsewhere on RootJunky's YouTube channel.
Then I had issue with the drivers, I finally got the drivers working from a post on gizmag.com using what seemed to be the HDX drivers, I was able to see it in Device Manager properly under Kindle Fire\Android Composite ADB Interface, but when I did a test in KFFirstAide for ADB it said "NO DEVICE FOUND! Please ensure ADB is ON and proper drivers are installed." ADB is turned on and it looks like the correct drivers are installed.
Am I just wasting my time right now? Is there no way to root/install Google Apps on this newer OTA update? If there is an easier way that I missed please let me know. Thanks in advance.
OK there's a small bit of info needed to know if what you are doing is the correct method. Is this the 2012 kfhd or the 2013. The 2013 kfhd doesn't have a front facing camera.(2013 doesn't mean hdx either)
Edit: my bad forgot about the title! That's a 2013 kfhd, don't use kffa with it its not meant for it. That tablet is rootable but not rommable(with the exception of a ROM that came out that uses the stock kernel. I remember hearing youncan install Google play services! Think their was a issue with them and it may have been since fixed but don't quote me on that. The 2013 models aren't my specialty.
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Thanks stunts513, the KFHD that I got him doesn't have a front facing camera. It's weird though, I see forums about KFHD 1st Gen and 2nd Gen but after looking on Amazon's KFHD developer forum it sounds like we have a 3rd Gen KFHD??
I was already aware of how to enable ADB but when I saw the link on developer.amazon.com I realized I probably have a 3rd Gen KFHD. The following is cut from the Amazon forum:
Enable ADB on your Kindle Fire tablet by doing the following.
Note: The following instructions do not apply to Kindle Fire (1st Generation), where ADB is enabled by default.
1.On your Kindle Fire tablet, go to Settings.
2.On a third-generation Kindle Fire tablet, tap Device.- or - On a second-generation Kindle Fire tablet, tap Security.
3.Set Enable ADB to On, and then accept the pop-up warning message. Note: As a security precaution, you should set Enable ADB to Off when you are not trying to connect to the Kindle Fire tablet to your development computer.
The Device tab in Settings is where I go to enable ADB. You don't by any chance have a link to where I can find how to Root and install Google Apps on my KFHD version do you? Or should I be searching for "Root 2013 Kindle Fire HD"?? Thanks!
Last I checked you are going to need a fastboot cable to root that kindle. Here's the rooting method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544736
If you get a fastboot adapter I recommend the blackhat ones, they are reputable, I have been seeing a few people buying fastboot cables and getting a standard microusb cable lately. If that rooting method doesn't work you can always downgrade the os and root the older version.
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My kindle is stuck on the blue kindle fire screen and wont go into recovery mode. it also doesn't show in fastboot, computer won't recognize it, and no firmware. I just want to get it back to factory. I have no clue how to do any of it just need some step by step help.
Mylosulo12 said:
My kindle is stuck on the blue kindle fire screen and wont go into recovery mode. it also doesn't show in fastboot, computer won't recognize it, and no firmware. I just want to get it back to factory. I have no clue how to do any of it just need some step by step help.
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Likely a permanent brick. What version of FireOS and what actions proceeded the behavior?
Mylosulo12 said:
My kindle is stuck on the blue kindle fire screen and wont go into recovery mode. it also doesn't show in fastboot, computer won't recognize it, and no firmware. I just want to get it back to factory. I have no clue how to do any of it just need some step by step help.
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this forum is for the 5th Gen Fire "7in" only
please ask in the correct forum
Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?
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Davey126 said:
Likely a permanent brick. What version of FireOS and what actions proceeded the behavior?
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At first it had the cm 10 android OS on it and I was trying to update it and after it wouldn't work i tried to restore to before I tried updating and i guess it deleted the fire and android OS it had on it.
Mylosulo12 said:
At first it had the cm 10 android OS on it and I was trying to update it and after it wouldn't work i tried to restore to before I tried updating and i guess it deleted the fire and android OS it had on it.
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See previous post. Didn't pickup on fact your device is a HD, not HDX. I know nothing of that model. Please repost your question in the proper forum.
I have a kindle fire that used to belong to my brother and he had it rooted. I did a factory reset and upon registering the kindle it throws me into a language selection loop. I can still manage to get into apps, settings, etc.. if I click fast enough before the language selection pops up again. I'm assuming this is happening because it is rooted and I deleted files that were needed with the factory reset. I believe it's a 3rd gen kindle but I don't know how to be sure. Current version is 13.3.2.3.2_user_323001720 Build date Sunday, June 1, 2014. I prefer it to be unrooted for a fresh start but if it's easier to get past that error loop I'll take it. Can anyone help me with this please?
prisonmike1021 said:
I have a kindle fire that used to belong to my brother and he had it rooted. I did a factory reset and upon registering the kindle it throws me into a language selection loop. I can still manage to get into apps, settings, etc.. if I click fast enough before the language selection pops up again. I'm assuming this is happening because it is rooted and I deleted files that were needed with the factory reset. I believe it's a 3rd gen kindle but I don't know how to be sure. Current version is 13.3.2.3.2_user_323001720 Build date Sunday, June 1, 2014. I prefer it to be unrooted for a fresh start but if it's easier to get past that error loop I'll take it. Can anyone help me with this please?
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Sounds like you may have a 3rd gen HDX. You'll need to identify the exact model as recovery procedures differ among the various fire devices.
Bumping this to see if I can get any help on it. I have decided to try again after finding my tablet. The tablet is a Kindle Fire HDX 7 3rd gen. After researching for a while I found out my brother rooted it using SuperSU as there's an su file under system/xbin (my brother doesn't remember anything) but no SuperSU app installed due to the factory reset. I was able to solve the language selection loop error but now I'm stuck on what to do next. Some apps work some don't. I just want to be able to use newer apps/games. Would you guys recommend trying to unroot or can I update current root to something not stuck in a 2014 update?
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Bumping this to see if I can get any help on it. I have decided to try again after finding my tablet. The tablet is a Kindle Fire HDX 7 3rd gen. After researching for a while I found out my brother rooted it using SuperSU as there's an su file under system/xbin (my brother doesn't remember anything) but no SuperSU app installed due to the factory reset. I was able to solve the language selection loop error but now I'm stuck on what to do next. Some apps work some don't. I just want to be able to use newer apps/games. Would you guys recommend trying to unroot or can I update current root to something not stuck in a 2014 update?
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I would suggest go to amazon and download the full update. Also there is a hdx thread that might be more relevant. I do not have one of these devices and this thread is for the fire 7. See the next post...
Thanks @DB126
Here is a link to the amazon files
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2JXLC4L34GX73TE
Here is a link the the HDX thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/orig-development
Michajin said:
I would suggest go to amazon and download the full update. Install the update. Also there is a hdx thread that might be more relevant. I do not have one of these devices and this thread is for the fire 7. ADB sideload should do the trick to get back to stock if you do not know what has been done to it.
Here is a link to the amazon files
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2JXLC4L34GX73TE
Here is a link the the HDX thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/orig-development
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Reloading FireOS (any build) is not an option on unrooted HDX device. Also rather dangerous without an understanding of compatible versions; a difficult to correct brick can easily result. Re-ask your question in the HDX help thread; someone (most likely me) will respond. You'll need to do a fair bit of work to restore that device including unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom ROM. Not for the faint of heart.
Thank you guys!