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Hello, So I'm new to the Android Operating system, a bit of a windows guy, but not so much for linux. I Rooted my Kindle Fire HD, got the apex launcher, chrome...etc... I was removing amazon stuff that i didnt want and I accidentally removed SetupWizard.apk I noticed my navigation bar was gone. Here's were the true stupidity comes in. I Deleted SetupWizard.apk, I then reinstalled SetupWizard.apk from a Galaxy something
Now when i turn on my device, it loads up, says "Setup Wizard has stopped" and contiunes to inform me this everytime I hit ok. Can't change any settings, and the device is not able to be switched into adb mode, but it is recognized as simply a kindle on my PC. Is there any hope?? if i could get to settings im sure i could figure something out.
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Hello, So I'm new to the Android Operating system, a bit of a windows guy, but not so much for linux. I Rooted my Kindle Fire HD, got the apex launcher, chrome...etc... I was removing amazon stuff that i didnt want and I accidentally removed SetupWizard.apk I noticed my navigation bar was gone. Here's were the true stupidity comes in. I Deleted SetupWizard.apk, I then reinstalled SetupWizard.apk from a Galaxy something
Now when i turn on my device, it loads up, says "Setup Wizard has stopped" and contiunes to inform me this everytime I hit ok. Can't change any settings, and the device is not able to be switched into adb mode, but it is recognized as simply a kindle on my PC. Is there any hope?? if i could get to settings im sure i could figure something out.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36647251
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It is not really bricked. Just wait, I will post a copy of setup wizard soon within an hour or two.
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microsynth said:
Hello, So I'm new to the Android Operating system, a bit of a windows guy, but not so much for linux. I Rooted my Kindle Fire HD, got the apex launcher, chrome...etc... I was removing amazon stuff that i didnt want and I accidentally removed SetupWizard.apk I noticed my navigation bar was gone. Here's were the true stupidity comes in. I Deleted SetupWizard.apk, I then reinstalled SetupWizard.apk from a Galaxy something
Now when i turn on my device, it loads up, says "Setup Wizard has stopped" and contiunes to inform me this everytime I hit ok. Can't change any settings, and the device is not able to be switched into adb mode, but it is recognized as simply a kindle on my PC. Is there any hope?? if i could get to settings im sure i could figure something out.
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Do you have a factory cable?
If you don't you can order one from skorpn
or you can make one if you know how to solder
Once you have it, it's easy to deal with your problem
AmrBanawan said:
Do you have a factory cable?
If you don't you can order one from skorpn
or you can make one if you know how to solder
Once you have it, it's easy to deal with your problem
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That is the cable that came with the device right?
microsynth said:
That is the cable that came with the device right?
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The factory cable is a little different. But, you may not need one.
Turn your device off and enter the following command:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
When you see "waiting for device" turn your KFHD on and that should put it in fastboot mode. In fastboot, you will be able to restore a stock "system.img" and repair your device.
soupmagnet said:
The factory cable is a little different. But, you may not need one.
Turn your device off and enter the following command:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product
When you see "waiting for device" turn your KFHD on and that should put it in fastboot mode. In fastboot, you will be able to restore a stock "system.img" and repair your device.
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Will this work without Adb mode, I cannot enable it at the moment
microsynth said:
Will this work without Adb mode, I cannot enable it at the moment
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Fastboot and ADB are two completely different programs that work in completely different modes. As long as your drivers are in good working order, you should have nothing to worry about.
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Fastboot and ADB are two completely different programs that work in completely different modes. As long as your drivers are in good working order, you should have nothing to worry about.
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Ok, I have the computer at waiting for device, after downloading an image to restore. The Kindle is now black, nothing on the screen. Is it working? or should I try to turn it off and on again
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Ok, I have the computer at waiting for device, after downloading an image to restore. The Kindle is now black, nothing on the screen. Is it working? or should I try to turn it off and on again
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UMM...Where did you get this image that you restored to the device? What command did you use to flash it into place?
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UMM...Where did you get this image that you restored to the device? What command did you use to flash it into place?
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Im using the software from the link above, In that I used step 3
microsynth said:
Im using the software from the link above, In that I used step 3
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[Edit:] Never mind that. It's pretty obvious what happened in your case.
I'll quote the creator of the tool you used to restore your Kindle:
prokennexusa said:
WARNING! THIS TOOL CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE KINDLE IF IT IS NOT USED PROPERLY. DO NOT FLASH THE
KINDLE FIRE 2 IMAGE TO A KINDLE FIRE HD OR FLASH A KINDLE FIRE HD 7" TO A KINDLE FIRE 8.9" DEVICE. THIS
WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE THAT CAN NOT BE REVERSED. ONLY FLASH THE CORRECT MODEL SOFTWARE
TO YOUR DEVICE.
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[Edit:] Never mind that. It's pretty obvious what happened in your case.
I'll quote the creator of the tool you used to restore your Kindle:
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He has a KFHD 7" and he chose the correct restore option, What makes you say that?!
It is okay, Don't panic.
But you really need a fastboot/factory cable now, Once you have it,
Let us try something a little different, You now have 3 .img files in you backup folder in C:\KFFirstAide\backup, Correct?
Take those files outside the folder now they are in C:\KFFirstAide
Hold down Shift and right click anywhere in the folder
Choose Open command window here
Turn off your device and then connect the fastboot cable, The device should power up and then fastboot logo is displayed
Copy and paste these commands in the command prompt window
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot.img
Should say
sending...
okay (time)
writing...
okay (time)
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash system system.img
AmrBanawan said:
He has a KFHD 7" and he chose the correct restore option, What makes you say that?!
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I hope you're right...
microsynth said:
Ok, I have the computer at waiting for device, after downloading an image to restore. The Kindle is now black, nothing on the screen. Is it working?
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...but, I've rarely seen this situation turn out for the better.
It was never actually confirmed what Kindle Fire HD he is using.
I've flashed my system.img dozens of times and I've never seen anything like he's describing. From what I've seen, and considering the system.img was sent, we're looking at two possible scenarios; there was a malfunction in prokenexxusa's software OR user error played a part in the the resulting outcome.
Of the two, it's generally safe to assume the latter.
soupmagnet said:
I hope you're right...
...but, I've rarely seen this situation turn out for the better.
It was never actually confirmed what Kindle Fire HD he is using.
I've flashed my system.img dozens of times and I've never seen anything like he's describing. From what I've seen, and considering the system.img was sent, we're looking at two possible scenarios; there was a malfunction in prokenexxusa's software OR user error played a part in the the resulting outcome.
Of the two, it's generally safe to assume the latter.
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It is a kindle fire HD 7; 16 GB it was on 7.2.3.
So is it fixed?
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hi all
I have a question, I have a Kindle Fire HD 7 with TWRP Recovery everything worked but the application nova launcher disappeared could not delete it or reinstall it so I did a wipe, but lost the root when you try to do it again had problems with coomand SU, with wire factory try doing a factory recovery with my backup.
appered after to restore a red screen and my computer does not recognize any new device
micro usb cable = kindle fire logo and red screen after
factory cable = fasboot logo and not recognize any device
not a problem for drivers is a problem with the tab
any ideas to fix?
tnx
Have you tried everything available to you first? This includes: factory resetting by booting into recovery and doing a whole system wipe, SD card included; see if you're at luck and ADB or fastboot still works by flashing the stock Amazon OS, assuming CMD still recognizes your fastboot.
Other than that, I'm out of options. I'd try to return it and hope for a refund or an exchange. However, you're only dealing with a soft brick, because if it's a hard brick, the whole tablet won't turn on at all, so at least it's not a paperweight at this point. I'd try to reach out to Hashcode or Soupmagnet or Reverendkjr on this forum and ask for help.
Yes, all that and tried
It sounds like your kindle updated to 7.3.0 the boot loader hack doesn't get along with that...read the last few pages in the boot loader three I think you'll fix your problem
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SAME HERE PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!! DONT USE KF First Aide tool!!!
Help the same thing has happened to me i need to get in to fastboot mode but i cant
any help would be great
is their a kindle fIre hd recovery tool from amazon as i cant boot up
this was the kf first aid tool that did this to me
There's actually a way I can think of, but I don't know if it will work. As long as you can find the bootloader files for the tablet, you can try to ask someone to JTAG your KFHD7. The process involves taking apart the tablet, using electricity to provide power while re-writing the bootloader so you can end up in fastboot mode. It's not very expensive, a regular Galaxy S3 takes 45-60 bucks and within a week. That's the only thing I have left for y'all.
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There's actually a way I can think of, but I don't know if it will work. As long as you can find the bootloader files for the tablet, you can try to ask someone to JTAG your KFHD7. The process involves taking apart the tablet, using electricity to provide power while re-writing the bootloader so you can end up in fastboot mode. It's not very expensive, a regular Galaxy S3 takes 45-60 bucks and within a week. That's the only thing I have left for y'all.
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thanks for the reply buddy yeah i guess but i was hoping for a easier way to do it
yes, i searched the diagram but not luck
anyone know where to find it?
napstermisaki said:
yes, i searched the diagram but not luck
anyone know where to find it?
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So when you plug in your factory cable and power it on it enters fastboot.... correct? But then the computer does not detect the fastboot drivers? I'm a bit confused lol
napstermisaki said:
hi all
I have a question, I have a Kindle Fire HD 7 with TWRP Recovery everything worked but the application nova launcher disappeared could not delete it or reinstall it so I did a wipe, but lost the root when you try to do it again had problems with coomand SU, with wire factory try doing a factory recovery with my backup.
appered after to restore a red screen and my computer does not recognize any new device
micro usb cable = kindle fire logo and red screen after
factory cable = fasboot logo and not recognize any device
not a problem for drivers is a problem with the tab
any ideas to fix?
tnx
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Have you tried installing kindle first aide tool which can be found on a thread in this forum. I had the same problem with the red screen so I bought a factory cable, directed the computer to the KFF folder and installed the fastboot driver. After that the computer recognised my device and I was able to restore using option 3 of the first aide tool. Hope this helps. Good luck
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So when you plug in your factory cable and power it on it enters fastboot.... correct? But then the computer does not detect the fastboot drivers? I'm a bit confused lol
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jmar8124 is correct, my device enter fasboot mode but the computer no detect device.
Can you send fastboot commands to it? Try "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot" and see if it reboots. As long as you can send fastboot commands to it, you're good to go.
Hey all,
So I have few questions about using the factory cable to fix my soft-bricked KFHD. If you want to read what I did to mess it up and what I've tried so far that's here in this thread but the TLDR is that I messed up my rooted kindle, won't boot, won't show up when plugged in (presumably ADB is off now) and so I ordered a factory cable from SkOpRn. I should get my cable today/tomorrow and I had a few questions before I start blundering about like a bull in a china shop. I've tried to read all the relevant threads here but some of the information seems conflicting/unclear. Here are my two clarification questions:
1) As I understand it, by plugging the device in with the factory cable I should be able to force it into a fastboot mode that allows me to issue commands. Assuming this works, do I continue to use the factory cable for the restore process or is the cable just a one-time "plug in" after which I use the standard cable to restore?
2) I was running 7.2.3 before things got messed up, so once I am able to get it to accept fastboot commands do I use kffirstaide to actually do the restore (Option 4: Completely Restore the KFHD 7.2.3)? I'm thinking along the lines of this guide here and using "Option 4" in "Step 16".
I'm probably over-complicating things but I hate to make things any worse by doing something wrong.
Thanks!
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As I understand it, by plugging the device in with the factory cable I should be able to force it into a fastboot mode that allows me to issue commands. Assuming this works, do I continue to use the factory cable for the restore process or is the cable just a one-time "plug in" after which I use the standard cable to restore?
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The fastboot cable is just a trigger. It tells the device to start up differently by powering a pin that does not normally have power. Once you see the fastboot screen, I recommend changing back to a normal cable. You really don't want that extra power hanging out ready to wreak havoc if there's any unexpected fault in the cable (especially if you got one from a random person on eBay).
With standard cable.If the device is recognized by adb then you can use this command:
Code:
adb shell su -c "reboot bootloader"
See the status kfHD have fastboot and you can go from there .
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The fastboot cable is just a trigger. It tells the device to start up differently by powering a pin that does not normally have power. Once you see the fastboot screen, I recommend changing back to a normal cable. You really don't want that extra power hanging out ready to wreak havoc if there's any unexpected fault in the cable (especially if you got one from a random person on eBay).
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Agreed once in fastboot u can user standard kindle micro USB cable also if your kindle is recognised in any way by your PC in device manger even if its an unions p unknown device u should be able to voice force install the drivers for it if u need help and this is the case pm me
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I don't know about kffaide but the restore tool in the dev section claims it replaces the boot loader when you flash 7.2.3
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Thanks everyone all for the help! In case anyone else stumbles across this thread with a similar problem, let me summarize what I did to fix my KFHD7:
1. I used SkOrPn's factory cable to get the device into fastboot mode (I just plugged it in for a few seconds until fastboot came up and then switched to the standard USB cable).
2. Once in fastboot mode it was detected by my computer with no problems and I could issue fastboot commands.
3. As soon as I could issue commands I took no chances and used kffirstaide to flash 7.2.3. kffirstaide must provide the stock image because it installed and rebooted fine except without root. I do remember seeing somewhere in a dev forum an image of 7.2.3 that came pre-rooted but I couldn't find it easily. Since I had already rooted it once before it was no big deal to root again.
I can't believe I went from a soft-brick (not even being detected via usb) back to normal so easily! Thanks again for all the help and suggestions!
Hello,
Let me start by saying I have looked a searched through several other threads but cannot seem to find anything that mimics my problem 100%. I had rooted the Kindle Fire HD 7" a few weeks ago and have been going along with no problem. One day (cannot remember what I installed) the KFHD crashed on me and wanted me to Restore the device in a "download mode" type of screen (used the volume buttons to select restore and power to confirm selection.) The device restarted just fine and was working normally. I went through the KFFirstAide root process again, root checker told me it was rooted. Starting using the options in KFFA to diable OTA, install play store, install google apps, installed Holo Launcher.. Some of the programs did not seem to install properly and didn't like the way things were behaving so I went to the Settings/Device/Restore to Factory Defaults...
After that process finished I am not at an Android setup screen. It has a blue Welcome at the top, select Language below that, Start below that, and a green outlined Android guy below that. When I hit start it says Just a sec.... and eventually get the message Setup Wizard has Stopped.. I can no longer see Kindle Fire ADB in the Device Manger.. Nothing seems to work on KFFA.. I have tried using the fastboot command in a command prompt (says waiting for device) and never does anything..
Basically I would like to know, what steps I may have to take to get the device to load properly again, and hopefully root the device again. IIRC the software version I last saw was 7.3.1...
Thank you for your time and assistance and appologize if it has been discussed before, but I just couldn't seem to find it and not sure what this problem is called to be able to properly search for it..
Before. it says "waiting for device", you should have the kindle powered off and disconnected from the computer. Plug it in after it says "waiting for device" and it should boot into fastboot.
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Krsmqn said:
Before. it says "waiting for device", you should have the kindle powered off and disconnected from the computer. Plug it in after it says "waiting for device" and it should boot into fastboot.
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Yep, it is powered off and the cable is disconnected. I plug it in after it says waiting for device and it powers up to the Welcome Setup screen.the command prompt on the computer still says < waiting for device >
When I hold one of the volume buttons and press power on it says Safe Mode at the bottom of the screen. Might there be something I can work with in that? Is there another boot method similar to "download" mode on the GalaxySIII?
jhutch825 said:
Yep, it is powered off and the cable is disconnected. I plug it in after it says waiting for device and it powers up to the Welcome Setup screen.the command prompt on the computer still says < waiting for device >
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Sounds like you just need to get a factory cable and use that to get into fastboot mode. If the device is not recognized by adb using the fastboot cmds will not work on the 7" variant, that only works on the 8.9".
Is there a way to make on or do I have to order it?
Just ordered a factory cable ... what should I do when I get it?
onemeila said:
Sounds like you just need to get a factory cable and use that to get into fastboot mode. If the device is not recognized by adb using the fastboot cmds will not work on the 7" variant, that only works on the 8.9".
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You can get fast boot on the KFHD7 using the stock cable and adb by issuing the adb commands then running "adb reboot bootloader" I think it was. I did it this afternoon when coming off the stock ROM to cm10.1
Edit: n/m, I though he had adb but it wouldn't boot fastboot on a restart with the cable. Guess it doesn't help his case if adb itself won't show.
-Ken
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jhutch825 said:
Just ordered a factory cable ... what should I do when I get it?
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Since your boot loader is still starting up okay, when powered up with the factory/fastboot cable attached it should jump straight into fastboot. You can then use the fast boot command line tool in the adb kit from Google to push either a backup you made previously, or one from a recovery thread back onto your device. Check in the android development section, there's plenty on info on using fastboot.
-Ken
codepoet82 said:
You can get fast boot on the KFHD7 using the stock cable and adb by issuing the adb commands then running "adb reboot bootloader" I think it was. I did it this afternoon when coming off the stock ROM to cm10.1
Edit: n/m, I though he had adb but it wouldn't boot fastboot on a restart with the cable. Guess it doesn't help his case if adb itself won't show.
-Ken
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Since your boot loader is still starting up okay, when powered up with the factory/fastboot cable attached it should jump straight into fastboot. You can then use the fast boot command line tool in the adb kit from Google to push either a backup you made previously, or one from a recovery thread back onto your device. Check in the android development section, there's plenty on info on using fastboot.
-Ken
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Ok. I will try that forum when it arrives.. To the best of my knowledge, I had not created a backup at any time so I will search out something from the Recovery Thread.
Thank you
-Joe
I am just 100% confused now.. I have searched and searched and everything I am reading is just making me more confused.
The cable will put the device into fast boot and will show up in Device Manager as an ADB Device.. I ran option 3 on KFFA and I don't believe the entire system image downloaded as now I am stuck on a screen with a red triangle asking to reboot or restore the device. Neither option does anything.
I have looked in recovery threads for fresh stock images but only find links and directions to TWRP.. Which, if I understand correctly, needs a 2nd bootloader.. And still will need a fresh stock image from amazon. Also, in KFFA it says to connect the device with a normal cable, not fastboot cable, in ADB mode for TWRP and the second bootloader.. I cannot get into the KF to enable ADB like it asks because I cannot get anything to load..
I have downloaded kfhd7-amazon-os-7.3.1 from goo.im and it comes in a zip file. I am not really sure of what to do..
I looked in the Android Development section of this forum and there are only 18 threads that don't talk about fastboot either. Do I need to go to a general Android Development section, not in the Kindle Fire Forum Sections?
I just want to go back to 100% factory original and start over from there..
Also, the KindleFireFirstAide dropbox seems to be overloaded and suspended, so I cannot get the images from there at the moment through their tool.
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Just ordered a factory cable ... what should I do when I get it?
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You didn't need a fast boot cable. All you needed to do was setup ADB drivers and issue the command "adb reboot bootloader"
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You didn't need a fast boot cable. All you needed to do was setup ADB drivers and issue the command "adb reboot bootloader"
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Even though the device was no longer showing up in the windows device manager as Kindle Fire ADB? The Kindle was being recognized under Mobile Devices.
I don't know if I will be able to do that now that I used Fastboot to reload Factory Reset through KindleFire First Aide (option 3).. I don't think the entire system.img downloaded before it tried to install it and their dropbox server is down now so I can't rerun the command right now.
Solved
Found a link, finally, to onemeila's KFHD System.img Restore tool... Used the fastboot cabled and got it installed and everything seems to be running flawlessly.
Same Story Here...
jhutch825 said:
Even though the device was no longer showing up in the windows device manager as Kindle Fire ADB? The Kindle was being recognized under Mobile Devices.
I don't know if I will be able to do that now that I used Fastboot to reload Factory Reset through KindleFire First Aide (option 3).. I don't think the entire system.img downloaded before it tried to install it and their dropbox server is down now so I can't rerun the command right now.
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Hello, after looking through many, many threads..I have finally found this one. Same story here..I have not order the factory cable. I have the original cable that came with my kindlehd. Before I go and buy the cable I wanted to see if this question can be addressed?
Dnoob, it's been a while don't remember the solution but I did get a factory cable and worked everything out through fast boot
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Hey,
I recently bought me a Kindle Fire HD, assuming that rooting and custom roms are no problem.
But I can't even root my device. I tried to use this file but the batch just stucks.
When I try to find my device in console via "adb devices" it's not listet. But I have adb drivers installed.
Any suggestions? I'm really clueless.
schwixxer said:
Hey,
I recently bought me a Kindle Fire HD, assuming that rooting and custom roms are no problem.
But I can't even root my device. I tried to use this file but the batch just stucks.
When I try to find my device in console via "adb devices" it's not listet. But I have adb drivers installed.
Any suggestions? I'm really clueless.
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so it shows up as a adb device in the device manager?
No, it doesn't. I guess thats why the batch won't work. I just dont understand why the adb driver doesn't work.
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But you've ADB enabled in System Settings?
BTW - rooting ist the only thin you can do with Fire HD 7 (2013) there are no Customs in Moment.
Regards
Yeah, i read that far already. Rooting is fine for the moment to remove the amazon ads and to install play. Customs will come earlier or later
Adb is activated on my Kindle
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Yeah, i read that far already. Rooting is fine for the moment to remove the amazon ads and to install play. Customs will come earlier or later
Adb is activated on my Kindle
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You know that you have to use a Factory Cable? For Rooting 11.3.2.1 you've to Downgrade bootloader (the script is dealing with that automaticaly) but you have to be in fastboot mode, and fastboot mod is only possible with a factory cable (as far as I know)
BTW "adb devices" doesn't show me my device either.
Regards
dvb127 said:
You know that you have to use a Factory Cable? For Rooting 11.3.2.1 you've to Downgrade bootloader (the script is dealing with that automaticaly) but you have to be in fastboot mode, and fastboot mod is only possible with a factory cable (as far as I know)
BTW "adb devices" doesn't show me my device either.
Regards
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I've read that "factory cable" before, I just thought that it refers to the cable that came with the kindle. Is that wrong? Where do I get a factory cable?
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I've read that "factory cable" before, I just thought that it refers to the cable that came with the kindle. Is that wrong? Where do I get a factory cable?
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I built one myself. if you ask Google for a factory cable Motorola then you'll find a very good how to . I don't know where to buy.
regards
Its better to call it a fastboot cable, I think factory cable is misleading unless you look it up.
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Okay, solderd a Factory cable and now I'm able to access fastboot mode.
But the batch still stucks here:
//Edit1:
Okay, Windows reconized the Kindle as "soho pvt prod 07". Had to update driver manually in order to work.
Now im stuck here: nothing seems to happen anymore. Why?
//Edit2:
Seems to have a brick. Kindle won't boot anymore. I can still access fastboot mode but kindle wont show up in adb devices, so i cant flash the other boot img. Help?
//Edit3:
Okay, was able to flash the new image without having kindle in the adb devices list. This brings me back to Edit1: Why does the batch stop?
schwixxer said:
Okay, solderd a Factory cable and now I'm able to access fastboot mode.
But the batch still stucks here:
//Edit:
Okay, Windows reconized the Kindle as "soho pvt prod 07". Had to update driver manually in order to work.
Now im stuck here: nothing seems to happen anymore. Why?
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Power Off your Kindle, then connect your "fastboot cable" --> then your Kindle should power on autom. and show a screen like attached, if not you've problem with your cable. If it shows the screen then there is a Problem with fastboot driver.
dvb127 said:
Power Off your Kindle, then connect your "fastboot cable" --> then your Kindle should power on autom. and show a screen like attached, if not you've problem with your cable. If it shows the screen then there is a Problem with fastboot driver.
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Well, it works to this point. I have the fastboot logo on my kindle. The batch flahes the boot image. And then everything stops.
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Okay, the Problem seems to be, that after the downgrade the kindle does not show up as adb device anymore. It works fine with the new image though.
Is that a driver related problem? Do I need a different driver for the old boot image?
Edit2:
Just noticed that the Kindle never shows up under "adb devices" when in fastboot mode. It dows work when I boot the Kindle normal though.
So the batch stucks naturally an "adb wait-for-device"
schwixxer said:
Well, it works to this point. I have the fastboot logo on my kindle. The batch flahes the boot image. And then everything stops.
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Okay, the Problem seems to be, that after the downgrade the kindle does not show up as adb device anymore. It works fine with the new image though.
Is that a driver related problem? Do I need a different driver for the old boot image?
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How long did you wait? It'll take a few minutes. When your Kindle is powered on do you've an "adb" connection?
dvb127 said:
How long did you wait? It'll take a few minutes. When your Kindle is powered on do you've an "adb" connection?
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I waited a few minutes. I also tried to do it manually. I typed:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot old-boot-prod.img
On my kindle then appears "Start downloading", "writing boot.....done"
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 continue
I hear now the usb-disconnect and afterwards the connect sound of windows, no change on my kindle
Code:
adb wait-for-device
and then I can wait forever. Nothing happens here. Only thing I can do is ctrl+c.
Ok. I tried again with my notebook (still running WinXp) and... it worked. On the second try.
Device is rooted now, annoying ads are gone. Thank god.
Why this did not work under Win7....I have no idea.
Last quastion: How to get GooglePlay now? And i read that I can't use the Amazon store anymore, will I need it for some Apps?
schwixxer said:
Ok. I tried again with my notebook (still running WinXp) and... it worked. On the second try.
Device is rooted now, annoying ads are gone. Thank god.
Why this did not work under Win7....I have no idea.
Last quastion: How to get GooglePlay now? And i read that I can't use the Amazon store anymore, will I need it for some Apps?
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In the post you downloaded your root Script you'll find a link in Signature of the Poster to his playstore Script (To Root your KFSOWI and install working Google Play Click Here)
And yes if playstore ist installed Amazon Downloads are not possible anymore, but you can save all files named “DownloadProvider***.apk/odex“ out of /system/apps before using Playstore Script. You'll find such files also in playstore Script. Than you can always change files. Take the files out of org. Firmware to Download from Amazon and reverse to Download Form google.
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In the post you downloaded your root Script you'll find a link in Signature of the Poster to his playstore Script (To Root your KFSOWI and install working Google Play Click Here)
And yes if playstore ist installed Amazon Downloads are not possible anymore, but you can save all files named “DownloadProvider***.apk/odex“ out of /system/apps before using Playstore Script. You'll find such files also in playstore Script. Than you can always change files. Take the files out of org. Firmware to Download from Amazon and reverse to Download Form google.
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Are there special app's that I might need the amazon-appstore for later?
Also, is there a way to change the lockout-screen? Im glad that the ad's are gone now, but just black is boring, too.
schwixxer said:
Are there special app's that I might need the amazon-appstore for later?
Also, is there a way to change the lockout-screen? Im glad that the ad's are gone now, but just black is boring, too.
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Waht I know ist that only need DownloadProvider** Files (*. odex and *.apk). I don't know how to change the lockscreen, but I think you mean that there is no possibitly to set a wallpaper --> than look at here.
schwixxer said:
Okay, solderd a Factory cable and now I'm able to access fastboot mode.
But the batch still stucks here:
//Edit1:
Okay, Windows reconized the Kindle as "soho pvt prod 07". Had to update driver manually in order to work.
Now im stuck here: nothing seems to happen anymore. Why?
//Edit2:
Seems to have a brick. Kindle won't boot anymore. I can still access fastboot mode but kindle wont show up in adb devices, so i cant flash the other boot img. Help?
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Okay, was able to flash the new image without having kindle in the adb devices list. This brings me back to Edit1: Why does the batch stop?
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Congrats on rooting your Soho! I'm having similar problems that you did initially. The device is recognized in adb. I bought a fastboot cable. The devices comes up in fastboot mode using the fastboot cable but is not recognized in Windows and so 'fastboot devices' comes up empty. You said you fixed that by updating the drivers manually. Can you share exactly what you did please? This has been driving me nuts for over a week. Thanks!
djlman said:
Congrats on rooting your Soho! I'm having similar problems that you did initially. The device is recognized in adb. I bought a fastboot cable. The devices comes up in fastboot mode using the fastboot cable but is not recognized in Windows and so 'fastboot devices' comes up empty. You said you fixed that by updating the drivers manually. Can you share exactly what you did please? This has been driving me nuts for over a week. Thanks!
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fastboot devices never promted anything for me, either.
I had to go to the Device Manage in Windows, look for the Kindle and manually update the driver to the "android_winusb.inf"