[Q] Black Screen Boot loop?! Brick?! - 7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
first - sorry for my bad english - but I'll give my best
Here's my problem:
I tried to install a custom Image, with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909. After I followed the instructions my Kindle Fire HD startet all the time the TWRP. I forgot to pload my CM on the the Sd Card -so I could'nt install the image. It was not possible to boot the system. Mount USB does not worked as well. After that I tried to boot via "Reboot" Recovery and now my new kindle fire hd 7" is black all the time and when I plug in my cable - windows always plays sound for "plugged in" USB device and a second after that "plugged off" and so on... No ADB connect is possible
Code:
C:\Users\xxxx\root\stuff>adb devices
List of devices attached
I'll hope that my device isn't bricked... Thanks for help!
Greetings from germany - Sebi

I doubt it's bricked. It doesn't sound like you did anything to brick it.
Are you sure it's just not locked up?
Try holding down the power button for an extended amount of time then when powering on attempt to enter recovery?
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app

mrkhigh said:
I doubt it's bricked. It doesn't sound like you did anything to brick it.
Are you sure it's just not locked up?
Try holding down the power button for an extended amount of time then when powering on attempt to enter recovery?
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app
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No - nothing happens. I tried to hold down power button a couple of times for a about 20-30 seconds. The screen stays black. I flashed the roms with fireflash with the help of the guide...
Any other ideas?

Hiniakel said:
Hi guys,
first - sorry for my bad english - but I'll give my best
Here's my problem:
I tried to install a custom Image, with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909. After I followed the instructions my Kindle Fire HD startet all the time the TWRP. I forgot to pload my CM on the the Sd Card -so I could'nt install the image. It was not possible to boot the system. Mount USB does not worked as well. After that I tried to boot via "Reboot" Recovery and now my new kindle fire hd 7" is black all the time and when I plug in my cable - windows always plays sound for "plugged in" USB device and a second after that "plugged off" and so on... No ADB connect is possible
Code:
C:\Users\xxxx\root\stuff>adb devices
List of devices attached
I'll hope that my device isn't bricked... Thanks for help!
Greetings from germany - Sebi
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It's a TWRP bootloop. Nothing major, you just need to get a ROM onto your internal SD. Search the forums on how to push a ROM using ADB using fastboot. Either that or restore your KFHD using kindle Fire FirstAide and redo the process.
Sent from myAmazon Kindle Fire HD running CM 10.2 using xda app-developers

Ok, thx - I understand. So my problem is now to get access to the device via ADB. I'm totally n00b with flashing Kindle or other tablets. I downloaded the first aid kit, but I didn't find any explaination how it works, or what shall I do.
Actually the device is all the time black (no logo - nothing) and I cannot access it via USB because its looping and USB device is on/off/on/off all the time...
I'll hope you can explain it to me to rescue my device.
Thanks a lot...

Hiniakel said:
Ok, thx - I understand. So my problem is now to get access to the device via ADB. I'm totally n00b with flashing Kindle or other tablets. I downloaded the first aid kit, but I didn't find any explaination how it works, or what shall I do.
Actually the device is all the time black (no logo - nothing) and I cannot access it via USB because its looping and USB device is on/off/on/off all the time...
I'll hope you can explain it to me to rescue my device.
Thanks a lot...
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You need a factory fastboot cord. Your USB is useless until you restore. Cord is about 10 USD. Try eBay or their is a guy on here that sells them too. Hold the power button down for 30 seconds until it powers down and leave until fastboot cord arrives. Nothing you can do ast this point. This should be recoverable though.
Here is the link with details on KFFA usage http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888 You will have to set up ADB drivers as well. There's a great video about it that has it's link posted a few places on here. I can post it a little later if you can't find it.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM 10.2 using xda app-developers

Thank u you for ur help. I ordered a factory cable in UK. After it's arrived, I will post my progress. I'll hope that it works.
Sebi

One last questen before: Amazon Kindle Fire hd 7" = otter2? - Which CM 10.2 should I flash to my device - if this works with factory cable...

ACHTUNG!
It is NOT otter2
but
TATE!
You'll get the right cm10.2 version here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388341
Good luck!

Hiniakel said:
One last questen before: Amazon Kindle Fire hd 7" = otter2? - Which CM 10.2 should I flash to my device - if this works with factory cable...
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CM 10.2 on Hashcode's thread posted above.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM 10.2 using xda app-developers

LinearEquation said:
CM 10.2 on Hashcode's thread posted above.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM 10.2 using xda app-developers
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Thank u all - now waiting for my cable

So - here we go. Factory cable arrived - Frist Aide installed (C:\KFFirstAide) [Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for Windows 64-bit Version] running on Windows 8 64bit - but now, don't now what to do. I don't get a connection via ADB?! Is there a trick or something else?!
thx

You don't use adb commands with fastboot, you use fastboot commands. I think I heard kffa will pop a window open with adb that says waiting for device when you try to restore, just close that and let the main window continue. On another note, make sure the drivers for the device are installed for fastboot in the device manager, if they aren't it would be noted by a yellow triangle on the device, just checking because windows 8 is a pain with the driver signature enforcement on, so if it doesn't have the drivers installed, and you have a error about the signature while trying to install them, you would have to turn then driver signature enforcement off to fix the problem.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

Hiniakel said:
So - here we go. Factory cable arrived - Frist Aide installed (C:\KFFirstAide) [Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for Windows 64-bit Version] running on Windows 8 64bit - but now, don't now what to do. I don't get a connection via ADB?! Is there a trick or something else?!
thx
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You want to make sure your ADB drivers and KFFA have a proper path set. Once the tablet is in fast boot click on the KFFA run bat. A window will pop up. Select 'Y' for yes, then 3 to return to 7.2.3, now press any key to continue, Now click 'Y' to confirm 7.2.3 restore, click 'Y' to confirm your cord, now click NO to have KFFA boot you into fastboot as you are already in fastboot. Now sit back and wait an hour or so while KFFA restores your Kindle Fire HD.
Below is the what the file you will click on looks like.

LinearEquation said:
You want to make sure your ADB drivers and KFFA have a proper path set. Once the tablet is in fast boot click on the KFFA run bat. A window will pop up. Select 'Y' for yes, then 3 to return to 7.2.3, now press any key to continue, Now click 'Y' to confirm 7.2.3 restore, click 'Y' to confirm your cord, now click NO to have KFFA boot you into fastboot as you are already in fastboot. Now sit back and wait an hour or so while KFFA restores your Kindle Fire HD.
Below is the what the file you will click on looks like.
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Of course - I know what I do and I have to do. I'm a system/server adminstrator. But my knowledge about flashing android tablets is not the best
Code:
***********************************************************
*The Kindle Fire HD 7 Will Now Reboot In Fastboot Mode! *
* This Process Will Fail If You Do Not Have Root *
*Installed On The Kindle Or If The Bootloader Is Damaged *
* Be Sure To Pay Attention To The Kindle For A Superuser *
* Popup, Please Click Grant Or Allow, Otherwise This *
* Process Will Fail! *
***********************************************************
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
No Connect

Hiniakel said:
Of course - I know what I do and I have to do. I'm a system/server adminstrator. But my knowledge about flashing android tablets is not the best
Code:
***********************************************************
*The Kindle Fire HD 7 Will Now Reboot In Fastboot Mode! *
* This Process Will Fail If You Do Not Have Root *
*Installed On The Kindle Or If The Bootloader Is Damaged *
* Be Sure To Pay Attention To The Kindle For A Superuser *
* Popup, Please Click Grant Or Allow, Otherwise This *
* Process Will Fail! *
***********************************************************
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
No Connect
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When using your fastboot cord you are suppose to select N for no when asked to reboot into fastboot mode. I think you selected Y for yes. At least this is what I think is going on because I can get it to download the files from the DropBox account and get to "waiting for device" with nothing hooked up to my computer. Recheck your process and let me know.

LinearEquation said:
When using your fastboot cord you are suppose to select N for no when asked to reboot into fastboot mode. I think you selected Y for yes. At least this is what I think is going on because I can get it to download the files from the DropBox account and get to "waiting for device" with nothing hooked up to my computer. Recheck your process and let me know.
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So - here we go:
Code:
*********************************************************
*This Option Will Use Fastboot To Flash Software To The *
*Kindle Fire HD. This Option Will Flash Software Version*
* 7.2.3 To The Following Three Partitions Boot *
* Recovey And System Then, We Will Wrap Up The *
* Process By Clearing The User Data And Davlik Cache. *
*********************************************************
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
Would You Like To Restore The Kindle Fire HD 7 To 7.2.3?[y/n]?y
************************************************
*You Have A Kindle Fire HD 7 Plugged In To USB*
* Using Either The Original USB Cable Or The *
* Factory USB Cable Correct ??????? *
************************************************
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
************************************************
*You Have A Kindle Fire HD 7 Plugged In To USB*
* Using Either The Original USB Cable Or The *
* Factory USB Cable Correct ??????? *
************************************************
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
Are You Sure You Want To Proceed? This Operation Wipes The User Data![y/n]?y
****************************************************
*Do You Need Us To Reboot The Kindle Into Fastboot?*
****************************************************
Would You Like Us To Reboot The Kindle Into Fastboot?[y/n]?n
--2013-10-10 22:29:31-- http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/rec
overy.img
Resolving dl.dropboxusercontent.com... 54.243.255.237
Connecting to dl.dropboxusercontent.com|54.243.255.237|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 FOUND
Cookie coming from dl.dropboxusercontent.com attempted to set domain to dropbox.com
Cookie coming from dl.dropboxusercontent.com attempted to set domain to dropbox.com
Location: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/recovery.img [fol
lowing]
--2013-10-10 22:29:31-- https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/re
covery.img
Connecting to dl.dropboxusercontent.com|54.243.255.237|:443... connected.
ERROR: cannot verify dl.dropboxusercontent.com's certificate, issued by `/C=US/O=DigiCert
Inc/OU=www.digicert.com/CN=DigiCert High Assurance CA-3':
Unable to locally verify the issuer's authority.
To connect to dl.dropboxusercontent.com insecurely, use `--no-check-certificate'.
Unable to establish SSL connection.
**********************************************************************
*I Have Fetched The recovery.img - 1 More To Download................*
**********************************************************************
--2013-10-10 22:29:31-- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/system.img
Resolving dl.dropbox.com... 23.21.78.151
Connecting to dl.dropbox.com|23.21.78.151|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 FOUND
Location: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/system.img [follow
ing]
--2013-10-10 22:29:32-- http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/sys
tem.img
Resolving dl.dropboxusercontent.com... 54.243.255.237
Connecting to dl.dropboxusercontent.com|54.243.255.237|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 FOUND
Cookie coming from dl.dropboxusercontent.com attempted to set domain to dropbox.com
Cookie coming from dl.dropboxusercontent.com attempted to set domain to dropbox.com
Location: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/system.img [follo
wing]
--2013-10-10 22:29:32-- https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/sy
stem.img
Connecting to dl.dropboxusercontent.com|54.243.255.237|:443... connected.
ERROR: cannot verify dl.dropboxusercontent.com's certificate, issued by `/C=US/O=DigiCert
Inc/OU=www.digicert.com/CN=DigiCert High Assurance CA-3':
Unable to locally verify the issuer's authority.
To connect to dl.dropboxusercontent.com insecurely, use `--no-check-certificate'.
Unable to establish SSL connection.
******************************************************************************************
*
*We Have Downloaded The Recovery - We Are Ready To Flash The 3 Images.....................
*
******************************************************************************************
*
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
< waiting for device >
Thats the way it goes....

Hiniakel said:
So - here we go:
Code:
*********************************************************
*This Option Will Use Fastboot To Flash Software To The *
*Kindle Fire HD. This Option Will Flash Software Version*
* 7.2.3 To The Following Three Partitions Boot *
* Recovey And System Then, We Will Wrap Up The *
* Process By Clearing The User Data And Davlik Cache. *
*********************************************************
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
Would You Like To Restore The Kindle Fire HD 7 To 7.2.3?[y/n]?y
************************************************
*You Have A Kindle Fire HD 7 Plugged In To USB*
* Using Either The Original USB Cable Or The *
* Factory USB Cable Correct ??????? *
************************************************
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
************************************************
*You Have A Kindle Fire HD 7 Plugged In To USB*
* Using Either The Original USB Cable Or The *
* Factory USB Cable Correct ??????? *
************************************************
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
Are You Sure You Want To Proceed? This Operation Wipes The User Data![y/n]?y
****************************************************
*Do You Need Us To Reboot The Kindle Into Fastboot?*
****************************************************
Would You Like Us To Reboot The Kindle Into Fastboot?[y/n]?n
--2013-10-10 22:29:31-- http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/rec
overy.img
Resolving dl.dropboxusercontent.com... 54.243.255.237
Connecting to dl.dropboxusercontent.com|54.243.255.237|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 FOUND
Cookie coming from dl.dropboxusercontent.com attempted to set domain to dropbox.com
Cookie coming from dl.dropboxusercontent.com attempted to set domain to dropbox.com
Location: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/recovery.img [fol
lowing]
--2013-10-10 22:29:31-- https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/re
covery.img
Connecting to dl.dropboxusercontent.com|54.243.255.237|:443... connected.
ERROR: cannot verify dl.dropboxusercontent.com's certificate, issued by `/C=US/O=DigiCert
Inc/OU=www.digicert.com/CN=DigiCert High Assurance CA-3':
Unable to locally verify the issuer's authority.
To connect to dl.dropboxusercontent.com insecurely, use `--no-check-certificate'.
Unable to establish SSL connection.
**********************************************************************
*I Have Fetched The recovery.img - 1 More To Download................*
**********************************************************************
--2013-10-10 22:29:31-- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/system.img
Resolving dl.dropbox.com... 23.21.78.151
Connecting to dl.dropbox.com|23.21.78.151|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 FOUND
Location: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/system.img [follow
ing]
--2013-10-10 22:29:32-- http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/sys
tem.img
Resolving dl.dropboxusercontent.com... 54.243.255.237
Connecting to dl.dropboxusercontent.com|54.243.255.237|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 FOUND
Cookie coming from dl.dropboxusercontent.com attempted to set domain to dropbox.com
Cookie coming from dl.dropboxusercontent.com attempted to set domain to dropbox.com
Location: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/system.img [follo
wing]
--2013-10-10 22:29:32-- https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54456659/kfhd-7.2.3/images/sy
stem.img
Connecting to dl.dropboxusercontent.com|54.243.255.237|:443... connected.
ERROR: cannot verify dl.dropboxusercontent.com's certificate, issued by `/C=US/O=DigiCert
Inc/OU=www.digicert.com/CN=DigiCert High Assurance CA-3':
Unable to locally verify the issuer's authority.
To connect to dl.dropboxusercontent.com insecurely, use `--no-check-certificate'.
Unable to establish SSL connection.
******************************************************************************************
*
*We Have Downloaded The Recovery - We Are Ready To Flash The 3 Images.....................
*
******************************************************************************************
*
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
< waiting for device >
Thats the way it goes....
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I'm assuming you are using Windows 7. Open up command and type fastboot and enter, do you get a line of data? now type ADB. Do you get a lot of data?
This may sound redundent but watch this video and insure you have your ADB drivers in the correct path and up to date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw This is the main reason you are getting the 'waiting for device' Remove the old ones and redownload to insure no corruption from initial download.
Also, this is very iomportant. Make sure you are physically logged into the admin profile of your computer. Running elevated on a different user profile will not work.

me too!
I know it has been 5 years since you posted this but in 2018 I was trying to do the same thing! Did anything you do work? including the fast boot cable?
Hiniakel said:
Hi guys,
first - sorry for my bad english - but I'll give my best
Here's my problem:
I tried to install a custom Image, with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909. After I followed the instructions my Kindle Fire HD startet all the time the TWRP. I forgot to pload my CM on the the Sd Card -so I could'nt install the image. It was not possible to boot the system. Mount USB does not worked as well. After that I tried to boot via "Reboot" Recovery and now my new kindle fire hd 7" is black all the time and when I plug in my cable - windows always plays sound for "plugged in" USB device and a second after that "plugged off" and so on... No ADB connect is possible
Code:
C:\Users\xxxx\root\stuff>adb devices
List of devices attached
I'll hope that my device isn't bricked... Thanks for help!
Greetings from germany - Sebi
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Me too, but for Amazon Fire Tablet 5th gen.
Any solution works?

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[Q] Demo Kindle Fire 7"

Hey
I spent all night reading . . . . well pretty much every page on this forum. I am stuck - I am sure that if I had a normal Kindle Fire it would be rooted by now. I found the tutorial really easy to follow.
This demo unit automatically fires up in demo mode every time. A few notes that may help before I get into what I done. When using the swipe down menu, I only have a couple of options and cant get the the security settings (Im sure at this moment that ADB connectivity is disabled). I am unable to check which software this unit is running. If I try to get into the more option nothing happens, if you try to turn of parental controls the unit stated "this feature isnt availble in demostration mode". When connected in via USB - unit states its connected as media device, is listed as kindle under portable devices in device managers, and in my computer shows as a portable media player, with no contents if clicked on. If you check in the properties your can see a firmware version and a serial number but thats it.
This model has a Demo screen saver which kicks in if the unit is left idle for a few minutes, when it does is disconnects from th system then reconnects and is recognised again. If trying all this and ensuring the screensaver doesnt start still have no effect.
following this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
I have completed the windows 7 bug fix as here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36373627
and attempting to install the kindle fire abd drivers or the USB_drivers the PC always states that I am currently using the correct drivers and the kindle is listed as "kindle" under portable devices.
I have also tried with the SDK package with the notes here - https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html
I have completed the actions in this videos also - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khrxo0-NieM&feature=youtu.be
I have uninstalled the devices from my system numerours times but not matter which driver I try to install / force an update with. My system states that I am using the most upto date driver (MTP USB Device). I can uninstall the device from the system but I cant find any option to delete the drivers it auto assigns (wpdMTPdr.dll, winusb.sys, wudfrd.sys, wpdmtp.dll, wpdwtpus.dll). I would delted them manually but thought I would post here first - incase firther problems could arise.
Can anyone help with this issue, someone in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828335&page=2
said they managed to do it, but didnt supply any info. I believe I have a driver and/or ADB connectivty issue.
At the moment I would just like to revert this Demo to a normal rooted kindle fire with the google play mod. If this isnt possible I would still like to root the device and just put an OS on there (jellybean seems to be the one of choice).
Thanks for reading this - and I look forward to the replies.
PS - The simple nood guide is by far the most informative and easy to follow guide that I have come accross. Had no problemn following the steps etc - like i said at the begging if this wasnt a demo model I am sure it would have been rooted by now. BIG BIG props to you guys especailly after seeing the lenght you go to helping people who didnt understand the guide! keep up the awesome work
So you have adb installed correctly and you're able to connect to the device USB and read it in your device manager.... correct?
Check under device manager for Kindle Fire. Click and check if it says android adb interface.
Sent from my KFHD7 using xda premium
Yes I believe that the ADB drivers are installed on my system. I tried the ones from the "kindle fire abd drivers", "USB_drivers" and the SDK package when following the Amazon guide. But when I connect my kindle to the PC it Auto installs and picks a driver which I found is labeled an MTP driver. The kindle is only list as "kindle" (in lower case) under portable devices in the device manager.
I have tried to update the driver and point the device manager to look at the Kindle fire ADB drivers, USB_drivers or point it to the drivers in the SDK folders.
I have also tried uninstalling the device each time, installing each drivers and reconnecting the device (i have also just uninstalled the device, left it connected and tried to install the drivers that way but no difference) - however it still installs the MTP driver which is automattically assigned. If the devices is connected with each driver and attempting the "ADB Devices" list in CMD prompt the list of devices is empty.
I am unable to access the security options in the kindle as it is a demo unit, if you touch more nothin happenes.
SO in short yes the drivers are on my system but I am unable to force the kindle to use them. I think this is probably to do with the fact that I cant access the security menu (I think ADB is disabled).
The only thing I can think of at the moment is to get a normal Kindle Fire, connect it and install the correct drivers- Unfortunatly I do not have access to another Kindle Fire to attempt this.
Just now The kindle fire stopped responding when booting up, with a pop up stating Demo mode has stopped responding - with options to wait or close demo mode. I choose close demo mode, but after struggling to boot it fired up in demo mode again.
Anyone know how to force a crash on a kindle fire - this may open access to the security menu.
Hello again - Just an update in case any of this is useful
if I follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923010
with this page which is linked there www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/13/how-to-install-kindle-fire-adb-usb-driver/
The unit still installs as an MTP device. The best luck I have had was running the Install_drivers.bat file from the KFU utility which gives me an unsigned driver pop-up warning. when completed the system says it installes the google, INC, (winUSB)androidUSBdeviceclass (12/06/2010 4.0.0000.00000). However in device manager its still listed under portable devices as a kindle using the MTP driver. If I attempt to update and point the unit to the SDK altered files (using above guide) or the KFU drivers, it is still the same.
I am ready to pull my hair out LOL. But I am still pretty sure that the problem lies with not being able to access the security menu on the kindle.
Hey all another update with a bit of progress but I am stuck
I followed this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830108
and managed to get the Kindle recognised as a Android device after I had installed the google USB drivers
I then updated the drivers in the same way (The only driver it would accept was the one from the Qmenu folders).
Now the device is recognised as a kindle fire - when the window is expanded it states its a Android ADB interface.
I tried the advice in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927710 Bujt I cannot get the device to be recognised as an android ADB composit device.
(still shows as offline or does not appear under the ADB devices command, even though shown in device manager)
When updating the drivers as described in the guide, when I pick let me pick from list of device drivers I do have a "%compositADBinterface%, but no matter what I try once installed the device still reads as a kindle fire => Android ADB Interface. If I attempt the process again the "%compositADBinterface%" is still there.
Any ideas people?
I'm curious as to how you ended up with a demo version.
Open cmd... navigate to sdk\platform-tools\
type adb devices
Does it list a serial number?
Under Device Manager in windows, you should see it listed as Kindle Fire. When you expand that, it should show "Android ADB Interface"
If you see that then adb is installed. You may not be able to do anything without a factory cable. These guys on here should be able help you install a non-demo version on to your device.
Good luck!
Sent from my KFHD7 using xda premium
Hello again - thanks for the reply.
My friend worked in one of the stores that was recently a victim of the recession. I asked him how much they were selling the ex-demo stuff, the same evening he dropped by and handed it to me - He says his manager said he could take it .
Yes in Device Manager now the device is seen as a Kindle Fire and when expanded it states its an Android ADB Interface. I am a noob but from what Ive read so far this means the driver isnt correctly installed. As it should read "android ADB composit device"
Using the ADB devices command , it is blank under the list of devices.
Not sure if this helps, but if I right click the kindle in my computer and look at the properties, I can view the serial number there.
Looking into the factory cable options now
Again thanks for the help
stirky said:
Hey
I spent all night reading . . . . well pretty much every page on this forum. I am stuck - I am sure that if I had a normal Kindle Fire it would be rooted by now. I found the tutorial really easy to follow.
This demo unit automatically fires up in demo mode every time. A few notes that may help before I get into what I done. When using the swipe down menu, I only have a couple of options and cant get the the security settings (Im sure at this moment that ADB connectivity is disabled). I am unable to check which software this unit is running. If I try to get into the more option nothing happens, if you try to turn of parental controls the unit stated "this feature isnt availble in demostration mode". When connected in via USB - unit states its connected as media device, is listed as kindle under portable devices in device managers, and in my computer shows as a portable media player, with no contents if clicked on. If you check in the properties your can see a firmware version and a serial number but thats it.
This model has a Demo screen saver which kicks in if the unit is left idle for a few minutes, when it does is disconnects from th system then reconnects and is recognised again. If trying all this and ensuring the screensaver doesnt start still have no effect.
following this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
I have completed the windows 7 bug fix as here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36373627
and attempting to install the kindle fire abd drivers or the USB_drivers the PC always states that I am currently using the correct drivers and the kindle is listed as "kindle" under portable devices.
I have also tried with the SDK package with the notes here - https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html
I have completed the actions in this videos also - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khrxo0-NieM&feature=youtu.be
I have uninstalled the devices from my system numerours times but not matter which driver I try to install / force an update with. My system states that I am using the most upto date driver (MTP USB Device). I can uninstall the device from the system but I cant find any option to delete the drivers it auto assigns (wpdMTPdr.dll, winusb.sys, wudfrd.sys, wpdmtp.dll, wpdwtpus.dll). I would delted them manually but thought I would post here first - incase firther problems could arise.
Can anyone help with this issue, someone in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828335&page=2
said they managed to do it, but didnt supply any info. I believe I have a driver and/or ADB connectivty issue.
At the moment I would just like to revert this Demo to a normal rooted kindle fire with the google play mod. If this isnt possible I would still like to root the device and just put an OS on there (jellybean seems to be the one of choice).
Thanks for reading this - and I look forward to the replies.
PS - The simple nood guide is by far the most informative and easy to follow guide that I have come accross. Had no problemn following the steps etc - like i said at the begging if this wasnt a demo model I am sure it would have been rooted by now. BIG BIG props to you guys especailly after seeing the lenght you go to helping people who didnt understand the guide! keep up the awesome work
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stirky,
First, let me apologize for the delay in getting to your issue, we have been working on a new package for the Kindle
which can be viewed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Let us know what you think. Now to your problem. We have worked with the demo Kindles, they have security software
to eliminate program installation, even if you allow or turn on "Allow Installation of Programs". I do not understand how
someone what able to breakthrough the block since it is done at the OS Level. Maybe they hacked the Kernel? Anyways,
the task is not easy. What I would do is Fast a new system.img, boot.img and recovery.img using this software:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
If we need to flash the Kernel I will add that functionality too. What this will do is completely remove the Demo and
control/security software and turn the demo Kindle into a regular Kindle. We can ship the required Factory USB Cable
tomorrow. Read the post and send us a PM.
No worries about the delay in getting back to me! I was quite proud I finanlly managed to get it recognised on my system after trail and error.
First Question - I am now assuming that anything I need to do to this unit requires a Factory Cable? Am I correct?
. Now a note - Not sure if this helps. While playing around I did notice this little quirk.
After I had edited the google USB driver as mentioned in the above post, My system first recognised the device as an Adroid ADB interface under abndroid device. While checking back though my edit I noticed that I mistyped Composite. Rectified this and then re-installed as before. Now the devices is rocognised under Andoid Device as an Android ADB Composite interface. I then proceeded to up date the drivers agains from the Qmenu Drivers Folder. This makes the system list the device as a Kindle Fire and under this is states its now just an android ADB Interface.
I then had a brainwave and made an edit of this file and inserted the same edit as the google USB driver. This all installs fine. But still only recognised as an android ADB Interface under Kindle fire.
Does is have to be recognised as a composite device? or is a Andoird ADB Interface suffcient?
I assume I need a factory cable and will get one ASAP if thats the case.
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Demo
stirky said:
No worries about the delay in getting back to me! I was quite proud I finanlly managed to get it recognised on my system after trail and error.
First Question - I am now assuming that anything I need to do to this unit requires a Factory Cable? Am I correct?
. Now a note - Not sure if this helps. While playing around I did notice this little quirk.
After I had edited the google USB driver as mentioned in the above post, My system first recognised the device as an Adroid ADB interface under abndroid device. While checking back though my edit I noticed that I mistyped Composite. Rectified this and then re-installed as before. Now the devices is rocognised under Andoid Device as an Android ADB Composite interface. I then proceeded to up date the drivers agains from the Qmenu Drivers Folder. This makes the system list the device as a Kindle Fire and under this is states its now just an android ADB Interface.
I then had a brainwave and made an edit of this file and inserted the same edit as the google USB driver. This all installs fine. But still only recognised as an android ADB Interface under Kindle fire.
Does is have to be recognised as a composite device? or is a Andoird ADB Interface suffcient?
I assume I need a factory cable and will get one ASAP if thats the case.
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stirky,
That is perfect Android ADB Interface is sufficient.
Yes, you will need a Factory USB Cable. we do sell them and we are shipping a bunch tomorrow. I would ship it
to you Priority at no additional charge, just PM me your name, address, city, state, zip, phone and email.
You would get the cable in about 3 days. We sell the cables at our direct cost to all XDA Developer Members.
great thread... I just picked up the KF HD 8.9 demo unit myself... I have yet to install the SDK, but please let us know of any developments...
thanks...
Obtain a factory cable. Fastboot flash the system.img,recovery.img and boot.img. Then give me results. Use kindle fire first aid program.
Sent from my KFTT using xda premium
wukster said:
great thread... I just picked up the KF HD 8.9 demo unit myself... I have yet to install the SDK, but please let us know of any developments...
thanks...
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wukster,
The Kindle Fire 8.9" does not need the Factory USB Cable, just use Option 10 in the interface. There is a known Bug in the Kindle Fire 8.9" Bootloader, if you get stuck in Fastboot, let us know, we have the fix.
Please wait until we do some updates on the software and then download it anytime after Monday 8:00am - we are doing critical updates for Kindle Fire 8.9" models.
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KindleFireGuy said:
Obtain a factory cable. Fastboot flash the system.img,recovery.img and boot.img. Then give me results. Use kindle fire first aid program.
Sent from my KFTT using xda premium
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KindleFireGuy,
Thank you for the support, for new users here is a link to the Kindle Fire First Aide software:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Hi I dont want to hijack your thread or anything but i was wondering if you could possibly help me root my demo unit as well. This one is actually from my store but we dont keep the demos on display and would like to have it for personal use when its just 1 person in the store. (we are located in a mall so we often have just one person in the morning). I would really appreciate it if you could maybe walk me through the steps to get it recognized on adb. I have a KFHD 7". Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: Got it to read as "Android Composite ADB Interface" which I believe was the first step to making it work. I need a Factory Cable which from what I understand requires rewiring the B side (or the Micro USB side) of the cable so that the wire is connected to both Pin 4 and Pin 1. If so then I made a make shift one at work today and just need to solder it. Please advise if I have done anything incorrectly. I would also be interested in purchasing a factory cable from you, Prokennexusa, just in case I need it in the future or if I mess up on making mine.
Demo Kindle - Please Help
Hi
Please excuse ,my ignorance but I am struggling to get my kindle fire to work with the software I downloaded. I followed every step in the instructions and all seemed to be going well until I actually attempted to do anything with it.
I got the demo kindle from a shop clearance but cannot get the demo mode removed. I have a factory cable and the kindle goes into 'fastboot' mode with the cable but doesn't seem to behave any differently after the software states it is complete.
I have included some screen dumps of the messages I received, I apologise if I am just being dumb but I am lost?
I would be quite happy to just have a working kindle...I don't need android on it if this makes it more difficult......please help
Thanks in advance
Below is the message I received when I tried option 9 Display Fastboot status
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* OK Here We Go, We Are Beginning The Process! *
************************************************
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
*********************************
*Looks Like Fastboot is Enabled *
*********************************
Press any key to continue . . .
This when I tried option 12 Install Amazon ADB Driver
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* OK Here We Go, We Are Beginning The Process! *
* Please Make Sure The Kindle Is Disconnected *
* From USB During The Driver Installation. *
************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
****************************************
*The Kindle ADB Driver Will Now Launch *
*Please Make Sure You Are Running This *
*Software As An Administrator Otherwise*
* This Process May Fail! *
****************************************
The system cannot find the path specified.
******************************************
*The Driver Install Was A Success! Please*
* Plug The Kindle Into USB Using The *
* Original USB Cable That Was Included *
* With The Kindle. This Is The Same USB *
* Cable You Use To Charge The Kindle *
******************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
stirky said:
Hey
I spent all night reading . . . . well pretty much every page on this forum. I am stuck - I am sure that if I had a normal Kindle Fire it would be rooted by now. I found the tutorial really easy to follow.
This demo unit automatically fires up in demo mode every time. A few notes that may help before I get into what I done. When using the swipe down menu, I only have a couple of options and cant get the the security settings (Im sure at this moment that ADB connectivity is disabled). I am unable to check which software this unit is running. If I try to get into the more option nothing happens, if you try to turn of parental controls the unit stated "this feature isnt availble in demostration mode". When connected in via USB - unit states its connected as media device, is listed as kindle under portable devices in device managers, and in my computer shows as a portable media player, with no contents if clicked on. If you check in the properties your can see a firmware version and a serial number but thats it.
This model has a Demo screen saver which kicks in if the unit is left idle for a few minutes, when it does is disconnects from th system then reconnects and is recognised again. If trying all this and ensuring the screensaver doesnt start still have no effect.
following this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
I have completed the windows 7 bug fix as here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36373627
and attempting to install the kindle fire abd drivers or the USB_drivers the PC always states that I am currently using the correct drivers and the kindle is listed as "kindle" under portable devices.
I have also tried with the SDK package with the notes here - https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html
I have completed the actions in this videos also - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khrxo0-NieM&feature=youtu.be
I have uninstalled the devices from my system numerours times but not matter which driver I try to install / force an update with. My system states that I am using the most upto date driver (MTP USB Device). I can uninstall the device from the system but I cant find any option to delete the drivers it auto assigns (wpdMTPdr.dll, winusb.sys, wudfrd.sys, wpdmtp.dll, wpdwtpus.dll). I would delted them manually but thought I would post here first - incase firther problems could arise.
Can anyone help with this issue, someone in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828335&page=2
said they managed to do it, but didnt supply any info. I believe I have a driver and/or ADB connectivty issue.
At the moment I would just like to revert this Demo to a normal rooted kindle fire with the google play mod. If this isnt possible I would still like to root the device and just put an OS on there (jellybean seems to be the one of choice).
Thanks for reading this - and I look forward to the replies.
PS - The simple nood guide is by far the most informative and easy to follow guide that I have come accross. Had no problemn following the steps etc - like i said at the begging if this wasnt a demo model I am sure it would have been rooted by now. BIG BIG props to you guys especailly after seeing the lenght you go to helping people who didnt understand the guide! keep up the awesome work
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stirky said:
Hey
This is My first post and im allittle nervous so......
My girlfriend was cheated out of some money when she bought a Fire Hd 8.9 from some girl. it turned out to be the Demo version.
I was able to remove the demo by going to the app store, it asked to set up wifi so i did that, loading file manager then going online downloading 1market app apk. they asked for permission to allow non market apk to be installed so i granted that.
then i went to amazon downloaded newest version of fire 8.9 placed it on update folder from my file manager.
then i downloaded adw launcher apk from 1market store.
This launcher allowed me to access device from settings and from there i updated my kindle fire. it removed the demo version and now running latest version and no demo.
I did all this after rooting the device but i see no way that this method wont work on non rooted devices.
Only difference is that there is no lock screen on the kindle. but besides that works great......
This answering questions thing is hard please dont ever make me do this again....
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Root or reload KFHD 8.9
wukster said:
great thread... I just picked up the KF HD 8.9 demo unit myself... I have yet to install the SDK, but please let us know of any developments...
thanks...
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Were you able to root or reload the DEMO unit to a regular tablet?
I have just purchased an 8.9 unit myself and have not seen anyplace for sure if these units can be reworked since ADB is not enabled.
Regards Jery
KindleFireGuy said:
Obtain a factory cable. Fastboot flash the system.img,recovery.img and boot.img. Then give me results. Use kindle fire first aid program.
Sent from my KFTT using xda premium
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I have a kindle hd 8.9 demo, I do not know if this tool will help
lkmgfy said:
I have a kindle hd 8.9 demo, I do not know if this tool will help
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I was able to get the demo 8.9 loaded with the regular Kindle software but, with a slightly different method.
I used Soupmagnet's restore image LINUX script that flashes a pre-rooted 8.9 Kindle version 8.1.4 image to the kindle using fastboot.
http://www.adrive.com/public/xvZeWC/KFHD8.9.restore.zip
While the rest of the demo unit is shut down, fastboot will work if the script is executed prior to plugging in the tablet.
The script will set waiting to see fastboot (waiting for device).
When the tablet is booted up, it passes briefly thorough a fastboot cycle and the script will catch it and keep the tablet in fastboot (pretty much as the KF 1 does). The script then loaded version 8.4.1 and success. You can then download the latest Kindle OS and loose root and be back to a stock configuration or continue and push 2nd bootloader, twrp,etc. and or new ROM.
Success of course depends on having the USB and ADB drivers loaded on LINUX (Using Soupmagnet's soupkit will do that for you).
You will have to try the soupkit again package and see if it will work for you. This package is intended for all kindles I believe.
I had all the drivers loaded using the first soupkit package and the drivers worked to see and communicate with the 8.9 tablet.
Original Soupkit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850038
New "Soupkit Again"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162986
However, I installed the new "Soupkit Again" package over the first Soupkit package and while the drivers still work, I lost all access to the Soupkit utility itself (which is not used to restore the 8.1.4 image to the Kindle 8.9). A little off topic, but, I would like to know how to get my Soupkit utility back working. (The soupkit.sh script is missing after installing the new "Soupkit Again" over the original Soupkit).

[Q] Messed up trying to install cm-10.1.2-otter2

Hi,
I tried to install cm-10.1.2-otter2 following this instruction: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
The current status is that I am able to boot into TWRP 2.6.0.0 without any problem. That means that the Kindle logo turns blue and I can enter TWRP.
My problem is now that I can not go anywhere else now.
When I try to install CM I'll get the following error message:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "blaze_tablet" || getprop("ro.bui
getprop("ro.product,device") == "otter2" || getprop("ro.build.product") =
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/cm-10.1.2-otter2.zip'
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My problem is that I can't do anything else now as I can only enter TWRP and do more or less nothing there.
I can't access the storage anymore when connecting it to the computer as it will not be identified anymore.
So what options do I have now?
Thanks a lot for your help!
Kind Regards,
Chewie
Have you tried putting twrp into sideload mode? Its under the advanced section. Unless you misposted this in the 7 inch section, that ROM was designed for kf2, that's might be why you are having problems. After you get sideload mode enabled if your PC detects it and u manage to install the adb drivers, u put the correct zip you want to flash in the same directory as adb and I think the syntax goes as follows:
adb sideload filename.zip
See if that helps.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
stunts513 said:
Have you tried putting twrp into sideload mode? Its under the advanced section. Unless you misposted this in the 7 inch section, that ROM was designed for kf2, that's might be why you are having problems. After you get sideload mode enabled if your PC detects it and u manage to install the adb drivers, u put the correct zip you want to flash in the same directory as adb and I think the syntax goes as follows:
adb sideload filename.zip
See if that helps.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I tried that one, too. Unfortunately Windows will is not accepting the device anymore as Kindle (which worked well before) and ADB is showing offline / no device on the PC.
The connected Kindle says "Starting ADB sideload feature..."
And you are correct - it seems to be a wrong ROM but happily it could not been installed.
So the main problem is now to get the new suitable ROM from the computer to the Kindle device.
Reinstalling drivers is not helping, too. So I am kind of clueless how to get files to the Kindle.
Have a nice evening .
Update 21:45h:
It seems to work now on another computer. Thanks again for your answer which pointed me into the right direction and forced me to try the correct way on different devices. The CyanogenMod logo is now on the display of the Kindle. I'll let you know how it end
Update 09:00h:
After some more tries it is finally working as intended. I am not sure which was the original mistake. Maybe driver issues on the PC. Thanks again!
I sideloaded CM 10.1 via TWRP 2.6.3.1 and comes up fine (can't tether, but that's another issue). I rebooted into recovery, and when I attempt sideload, I get error: closed. Every time. Have tried everything. Anything I'm missing? Thanks in advance.
C:\Users\tecg\Desktop\ADB\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb
usb
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
restarting in USB mode
C:\Users\tecg\Desktop\ADB\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb
devices
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF sideload
C:\Users\tecg\Desktop\ADB\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb
push wifi_tether_v3_3-beta2.apk /sdcard
error: closed
C:\Users\tecg\Desktop\ADB\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>
Add another / at the end of /sdcard so it looks like this:
Code:
adb push filename /sdcard/
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

[Q] Kindle Fire HD Stuck Booting on TWRP Instead of Android

I've tried a bunch of tutorials on here to fix this, but can't figure it out.
I was on my Kindle HD 8.9" running CyanogenMod 10.1, which it has for a year. Suddenly, I got some popup last night. It said there was a nightly build update in my notifications area, so I just clicked "OK" and let it do its thing. It installed for a little bit, all was okay... but now I cannot access my Android OS.
I went to turn my Kindle on after the update, but it keeps going to TWRP. What will happen exactly is it starts... orange letters... then blue letters... then restarts again to orange letters... then blue letters... then TWRP. Why does it keep going to TWRP? How do I fix this?
My Kindle can't even connect to the PC. I just either get "Unknown Device" or "Kindle" in my Device Manager, and mounting from TWRP does nothing.
Then I try installing the Android SDK to get the ADB on my machine, and I added the "Path" in my environment to the two tools folders, but nothing... same thing happens. Constant loop into TWRP. Driving me nuts.
The update it wanted me to install when I could still get into the Android OS was cm-11-20140420-NIGHTLY-jem. I thought maybe trying to connect my Kindle to my PC in order to open the drive, then pasting the cm-11-20140420-NIGHTLY-jem into a folder and installing again from TWRP would solve my problem, but I can't even get that far.
I'm at a loss. Please help.
GogoplataMMA said:
I've tried a bunch of tutorials on here to fix this, but can't figure it out.
I was on my Kindle HD 8.9" running CyanogenMod 10.1, which it has for a year. Suddenly, I got some popup last night. It said there was a nightly build update in my notifications area, so I just clicked "OK" and let it do its thing. It installed for a little bit, all was okay... but now I cannot access my Android OS.
I went to turn my Kindle on after the update, but it keeps going to TWRP. What will happen exactly is it starts... orange letters... then blue letters... then restarts again to orange letters... then blue letters... then TWRP. Why does it keep going to TWRP? How do I fix this?
My Kindle can't even connect to the PC. I just either get "Unknown Device" or "Kindle" in my Device Manager, and mounting from TWRP does nothing.
Then I try installing the Android SDK to get the ADB on my machine, and I added the "Path" in my environment to the two tools folders, but nothing... same thing happens. Constant loop into TWRP. Driving me nuts.
The update it wanted me to install when I could still get into the Android OS was cm-11-20140420-NIGHTLY-jem. I thought maybe trying to connect my Kindle to my PC in order to open the drive, then pasting the cm-11-20140420-NIGHTLY-jem into a folder and installing again from TWRP would solve my problem, but I can't even get that far.
I'm at a loss. Please help.
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boot into twrp, check what version of twrp you have. Then you may need to update your twrp to be cm 11 compatible if its not at latest version, current version is like 2.7.0.0(least it is for the 7", havnet check to see if that builds out for 8.9 as well), anyways check the device manager for a device with a yellow triangle next it, if you don't see that and you do have a adb interface showing up but adb doesnt detect it then uninstall the adb device and mtp device and search for devices, if it still doesnt work look for a component device with a vid of 1949 in the properties>details>hardware id's section, if you find it then remove it and scan for device. Windows is a pain in terms of drivers for the kindle in different modes. Once adb is working its as simple as pushing the rom with adb push. You may need to factory reset and/or wipe internal storage so i recommend backing up the data, i would assume the current bootloop has something to do with either no factory reset before going to cm 11 or selinux issues, but that would mean the kernel didnt flash in the ota which would be weird.
stunts513 said:
boot into twrp, check what version of twrp you have. Then you may need to update your twrp to be cm 11 compatible if its not at latest version, current version is like 2.7.0.0(least it is for the 7", havnet check to see if that builds out for 8.9 as well), anyways check the device manager for a device with a yellow triangle next it, if you don't see that and you do have a adb interface showing up but adb doesnt detect it then uninstall the adb device and mtp device and search for devices, if it still doesnt work look for a component device with a vid of 1949 in the properties>details>hardware id's section, if you find it then remove it and scan for device. Windows is a pain in terms of drivers for the kindle in different modes. Once adb is working its as simple as pushing the rom with adb push. You may need to factory reset and/or wipe internal storage so i recommend backing up the data, i would assume the current bootloop has something to do with either no factory reset before going to cm 11 or selinux issues, but that would mean the kernel didnt flash in the ota which would be weird.
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Now I'm all screwed up. Before I saw this message, I restored my Kindle back to when it was still running the factory default OS with root, then I shut it down to enter TWRP, and it appeared on its own, but it was installing some sort of update... and when the Kindle's factory default OS appeared, my root was gone. Now I am stuck on the factory default Kindle HD 8.9" on System Version 8.4.8. Man, I should have never accepted that update and just left it as it was. Ugh. Well, for right now, there's an entry in my Device Manager that says "Kindle Fire" and when you click the arrow to bring down the submenu, it says "Android ADB Interface." The Kindle is now working when connected through USB. Now... how do I go about rooting this thing and getting TWRP on it again, because it seems the entire thing got erased. Not having my ROM installed on this thing makes it mostly useless to me.
Root with kffa or binary's root, think the newest version has different choices than the tutorial, use the old normal method. Last I checked it worked.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk
stunts513 said:
Root with kffa or binary's root, think the newest version has different choices than the tutorial, use the old normal method. Last I checked it worked.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk
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I can't find anything. Download links are dead for KFFA. You have a link to get it through another source?
They are up and running when I click em. You were on this thread right?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
If that doesn't work you can always use binary's root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Use the old normal method if I remember correctly.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk
Nah, the link is dead here. Says the file was removed. There are other members in the forum asking as well for a new link.
I managed to get ADB working, and in Device Manager, I have "Android Device -> Android Composite ADB Interface."
I open CMD and type "ADB" and it scrolls a bunch of stuff, but when I type "ADB Devices" I get a list with nothing there. It's just blank.
I tried using BIN4RY Revision 33, using Option #1, but it just keeps bringing me to a "Path not Found" error of some sort.
It looks like all I need to manage to do now is get ADB to list my Kindle device before attempting the ROOT, but how can I do that?
I still wanna give KFFA a try, but no downloads anywhere, and I don't trust random 4Share and the likes, not that it's gonna fix my problem.
I'm close... I just need this damn ADB to list my Kindle device and I think I'll be okay.
Also, I want to say thanks for the help you've given me so far. It's greatly appreciated. :highfive:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb kill-server
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb start-server
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>
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No problem, i like helping people fix things.
Try uninstalling the device and letting it search for new hardware. This is more than likely a driver issue.
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stunts513 said:
No problem, i like helping people fix things.
Try uninstalling the device and letting it search for new hardware. This is more than likely a driver issue.
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Oh, believe me. I tried that like 50 times. I think I'm just gonna make a virtual machine of Win7, completely clean install without all my drivers everywhere, and try my luck there.
GogoplataMMA said:
Oh, believe me. I tried that like 50 times. I think I'm just gonna make a virtual machine of Win7, completely clean install without all my drivers everywhere, and try my luck there.
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From the administrator profile on your PC open a command prompt and type Bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON then hit enter. Now restart your computer. This will disable Windows driver security enforcement. Then try to install the drivers in the device manager.
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LinearEquation said:
From the administrator profile on your PC open a command prompt and type Bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON then hit enter. Now restart your computer. This will disable Windows driver security enforcement. Then try to install the drivers in the device manager.
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Unfortunately, that didn't work. I'm pretty sure one or more of my drivers are interfering with the connection to the Kindle, but this is such an old OS with so many drivers, it's hard to tell.
Right now, I have a Virtual Machine of Windows 7 up. I plugged my Kindle in and I can instantly see it. I can even enter the internal storage! I'm currently installing the Android SDK for the ADB after installing the Java SE x86 version. Once I get ADB on it, I'll see if it lists my device now. Seems promising since the VM sees and allows me to already enter the internal storage, unlike my original Win7 OS.
EDIT #1: Great news! ADB now lists my device! Thing is... Root with Bin4ry Revision 33 does not seem to want to work. This is what I get...
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (14.12.2013) v33 =
======================================================================
Device type:
0) Xperia Root by cubeundcube
1) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
2) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
3) Old
4) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 1
Please connect Device with enabled USB-Debugging to your Computer
The system cannot find the path specified.
Doing a Backup first, please confirm this on your device!
The system cannot find the path specified.
Done!
Press any key to continue . . .
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It doesn't give me a chance to do anything. All of that pops up as soon as I press enter. ADB and third party software is enabled on my Kindle. ADB even reads my device as:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
B0C9110232560198 device
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I'm at a loss now. Any ideas?
EDIT #2: Success! The issue was I was using Root with Bin4ry Revision 33. I should have been using Root with Bin4ry Revision 30. That worked, and I am now ROOT. Mission accomplished. Now the next part of my mission... figuring out how to get TWRP on this thing.
Well, trying to install TWRP is going very wrong. I'm using the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175
Everything seemed to work until I get to Step 3. I'll enter the commands but it tells me that there is no such directory or something. Something about there not being any "stack." Can't recall. I wanted to ask on the thread there but the site isn't allowing me to post there.
adb push stack /sdcard/ is where the issue occurs. Everything else worked.
I'm at a loss, and the comments don't seem to help on that thread. Please tell me there is an easier method of getting TWRP on this thing.
ERROR:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb push stack /sdcard
/
cannot stat 'stack': No such file or directory
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>
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GogoplataMMA said:
Well, trying to install TWRP is going very wrong. I'm using the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175
ERROR:
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That tutorial is for the 8.9. You want the tutorial for the 7". http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2218796
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LinearEquation said:
That tutorial is for the 8.9. You want the tutorial for the 7". http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2218796
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He's on a 8.9", he just posted in the wrong section. Use the fireflash method from seokhuns tutorial, just don't forget to check the box with red text near it or you will get a nice redscreen brick. Lemme grab a link
Edit: link grabbed! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105
I used FireFlash, followed the instruction... now I cannot get passed the first "Kindle Fire" logo when I turn the Kindle on. It just freezes at "Kindle Fire" as soon as I turn it on. I can't seem to do anything at all, and it won't connect via USB. Any ideas?
You missed a check box somewhere. If it is indeed a 8.9" kindle this should be fairly easy to fix. Open the device manager and plug the kindle in while it is off, it should briefly appear as a jem device. While it briefly shows up you need to right click it and hit update drivers and navigate to where you would have downloaded and extracted the drivers in my signature, once you manage to install them you just need to run a "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" with the kindle unplugged and off, and then plug it in once it says waiting for device. It should then go into fastboot mode where you can restore from kffa or SRT.
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stunts513 said:
You missed a check box somewhere. If it is indeed a 8.9" kindle this should be fairly easy to fix. Open the device manager and plug the kindle in while it is off, it should briefly appear as a jem device. While it briefly shows up you need to right click it and hit update drivers and navigate to where you would have downloaded and extracted the drivers in my signature, once you manage to install them you just need to run a "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" with the kindle unplugged and off, and then plug it in once it says waiting for device. It should then go into fastboot mode where you can restore from kffa or SRT.
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It's not working... it won't read at all. Device Manager doesn't see the Kindle at all. And yes it is 8.9". I think it may be bricked now. ;'(
And all because of that stupid update... ughhhh. Sucks!
You should try the command from a Ubuntu live CD/USB if is a lot easier to do from there, if it won't work from there then I would be convinced something may be wrong with the bootloader, but I don't see the bootloader as the problem because if anything it would have just been downgraded and I'm more inclined to thinking the bootimg is corrupted. That can cause odd behavior with the bootloader. Are you positive this is the 8.9" model and not the 7" model?
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stunts513 said:
You should try the command from a Ubuntu live CD/USB if is a lot easier to do from there, if it won't work from there then I would be convinced something may be wrong with the bootloader, but I don't see the bootloader as the problem because if anything it would have just been downgraded and I'm more inclined to thinking the bootimg is corrupted. That can cause odd behavior with the bootloader. Are you positive this is the 8.9" model and not the 7" model?
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I switched over to my main Windows 7 OS and did what you said. I connected it and it showed for a brief moment in Device Manager, so I quickly loaded the driver and updated. But wen I type the command you gave me, it says <waiting for device>, so I plug it back in and... nothing. At all. Just sits there at <waiting for device>
I'd try Linux, I have several copies of different OS's, but I'm not very good at working with it or using Terminal... I can try that though, but no clue how I'd get ADB or the Kindle to read on it. :\
And yes, 100% it's the 8.9". The resolution is 1200p.
OK the command has to be run while the device is off and disconnected, once it says waiting for device, plug the kindle in and it should work if the drivers are working. Linux is really easy to use with a kindle, it has the fastboot and adb drivers built in natively, only thing you need is the fastboot command from the Ubuntu repos if you are using Ubuntu, believe they were added to the repo in 13.10.
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On the tablet's screen is displayed "Provisioning Fail" (KFHD7 2012)

I have Kindle Fire HD7 2012.When my kindle device was in good condition (soft 7.2.2), I did a Backup.I have boot0block.img, stock-boot.img, stock-recovery.img and stock-system.img. I installed the TWRP, CM10. I used CM10 half years.Then I wanted to return on stock system 7.2.2. I cleared the memory of my kindle device or formatting it(I do not remember now).
I can not start (load) the program TWRP now. After including of my kindle device(press the power button) is showing the Kindle Fire logo and then is showing the coloured inscription of "Provisioning Fail". My computer has the operating system WINDOWS XP.
At connecting of USB cable (computer-my kindle device) in Device Manager, nothing appears.I reinstalled the driver many times.
When I connect a factory cable (computer-my kindle device), "Kindle Fire Android ADB Interface" appears in the Device Manager and my kindle device is showing "Fastboot". I write in a Windows CMD:
adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
It does not show the serial number and code. When I write a command adb push stack /data/local/tmp or another command adb the window is showing "error: device not found".Then I wrote:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader kfhd7-u-boot-prod-7.2.3.bin
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.6.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery kfhd7-twrp-2.7.0.0-recovery.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
And my kindle device is a reboots. I disconnect the factorry cable. And my kindle device constantly reboots.
I installed the program KF First Aide. At connecting of factory cable (computer-my kindle device) my kindle device is showing "Fastboot" mode.
I selected a menu №9 "Display the fastboot status" KF First Aide in program. The program window displays:
*************************************************
*OK Here We Go, We Are Beginning The Proccess! *
Не удаётся найти указанный файл.
*The Kindle Is Not Responding To Simple Fastboot*
*Commands. Check The Device Manager For Yellow *
* Traingles. If You See One Or Two Tringles *
* Post The Screen Shot In Our Thread. You May *
* A Damaged Recovery Partition *
*************************************************
product: Tate-PVT-08
Finished. total time: 0.000s
7DB6000200000001 fastboot
****************************************
*If You See Output Above This Note Then*
* It Looks Like Fastboot is Enabled. *
*You May Safely Proceed With A Restore!*
****************************************
Для продолжения нажмите любую клавишу...
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Why is my kindle device HD7 constantly reboots(on the tablet screen is displayed Kindle Fire logo- 5 seconds and the my kindle device restarts and everything is repeated)? Can you please guide me how to proceed? Thanks in advance for your time.
You need to do a full restore including all 8 partition restore......i fixed my problem by backing up all patitions of a healthy kindle then sending them to faulty one
south956 said:
You need to do a full restore including all 8 partition restore......i fixed my problem by backing up all patitions of a healthy kindle then sending them to faulty one
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Thank you, i did a full restore including all 8 partitions, and my kindle device begun work. You can see here (Сообщение #495): //4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=455165&st=480#entry34146225

Kindle Fire First Gen Jellybean loop

Hi,
I was give a KF 1st gen to fix. When turned on it says "The application JellyBean 4.2 (process.android.process.acore) had stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.). After clicking Force close the message comes right back up. It appears stuck in an endloess loop.
I have done some reading on here and apparently an incompatible OS version was installed on this thing and I need to bring it back to Factory settings.
I downloaded KFU 0.99 and tried that but run into the following issues:
- executing the install_driver.bat file fails with a message "Cannot complete the Device Driver Installation Wizar". This is on Windows 10. The KF appears to connect OK to the PC though.
- when executing the run.bat file I see the following:
Resetting ADB and Launching KF Utility...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *​
- the ADB Status says Online, but the Boot Status says Unknown;
- When activating Fastboot, I get a message "couldn't write bp1, panic!"
- When installing FFF it just sits there with a message ...waiting for device...
- For some options, it attempts to download files from random.kennocha.com (108.61.31.89), and that site appears to be down.
I was able to download the Amazon Kindle Fire 6.3.2 stock update.zip file, and copied it to the root of the kindle. I then reset it but that didn't do anything.
Any help appreciated,
Thanks,
Jozef
JozefVdM said:
Hi,
I was give a KF 1st gen to fix. When turned on it says "The application JellyBean 4.2 (process.android.process.acore) had stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.). After clicking Force close the message comes right back up. It appears stuck in an endloess loop.
I have done some reading on here and apparently an incompatible OS version was installed on this thing and I need to bring it back to Factory settings.
I downloaded KFU 0.99 and tried that but run into the following issues:
- executing the install_driver.bat file fails with a message "Cannot complete the Device Driver Installation Wizar". This is on Windows 10. The KF appears to connect OK to the PC though.
- when executing the run.bat file I see the following:
Resetting ADB and Launching KF Utility...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
- the ADB Status says Online, but the Boot Status says Unknown;
- When activating Fastboot, I get a message "couldn't write bp1, panic!"
- When installing FFF it just sits there with a message ...waiting for device...
- For some options, it attempts to download files from random.kennocha.com (108.61.31.89), and that site appears to be down.
I was able to download the Amazon Kindle Fire 6.3.2 stock update.zip file, and copied it to the root of the kindle. I then reset it but that didn't do anything.
Any help appreciated,
Thanks,
Jozef
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this is the 5th gen forum
please ask here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire
see
[INDEX] Kindle Fire Development
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sd_shadow said:
this is the 5th gen forum
please ask here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire
see
[INDEX] Kindle Fire Development
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Sorry 'bout that! I reposted it. Feel free to delete this thread. Thanks!

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