Hello, I have a Kindle Fire HD 7" running the downgraded 7.2.3 from KFFA. Then I used Hash's TWRP 2.6.3.1 + 2nd Bootloader thread to get Stock with TWRP but for whatever reason I can't seem to install a ROM that will boot past the "Blue" Logo.
My screen doesn't do the "White haze" that others have mentioned.
Still boots into recovery allowing for wipes + installs.
I have reverted back to 100% stock then made my way back to stock + TWRP three times now, and have looked rather extensively through any threads even somewhat relative to my own problem.
I've been using the Factory fastboot cable to get into fastboot if that makes any difference.
I have downloaded the GAPPs and ROM twice, and I have a very stable connection that hasn't given me issues before.
ROM is the same as from Hash's thread for TWRP + 2nd Bootloader. (cm-10.2-20131115-UNOFFICIAL-tate)
Have tried my cable from my Note 2, Captivate, Epic 4G Touch, and stock KFHD 7" cable as well as the factory fastboot cable.
Kinda stuck, have gone round like this for about 4 hours + now and I must say, the KFHD 7" has been the biggest pain out of any of my Androids by far xD Great tab though.
Any help would be much appreciated. I could always just run stock, but, I'd really like to have CM 4.3 or 4.4 based on my device.
Thanks!
If I left out anything, please, let me know and I will respond ASAP.
veladem said:
Any help would be much appreciated. I could always just run stock, but, I'd really like to have CM 4.3 or 4.4 based on my device.
Thanks!
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You need to enter TWRP and sideload a ROM. Use this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459498
LinearEquation said:
You need to enter TWRP and sideload a ROM. Use this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459498
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Not to be an arse but I don't know how that is going to help 0.o?
My recovery works just fine . . .
veladem said:
Not to be an arse but I don't know how that is going to help 0.o?
My recovery works just fine . . .
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You have no OS and that's why it won't boot past TWRP. Go into TWRP and adb sideload a ROM onto TWRP and flash it and boot into system. You should probably read a bit before just posting. The link answered your question.
LinearEquation said:
You have no OS and that's why it won't boot past TWRP. Go into TWRP and adb sideload a ROM onto TWRP and flash it and boot into system. You should probably read a bit before just posting. The link answered your question.
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If I restore my stock rooted OS via TWRP it boots up just fine . . .
The problem I have is after flashing any ROM's I can't get past the blue logo.
But I'll try what you are saying just for kicks.
veladem said:
If I restore my stock rooted OS via TWRP it boots up just fine . . .
The problem I have is after flashing any ROM's I can't get past the blue logo.
But I'll try what you are saying just for kicks.
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You need to check the zip and make sure it did not get corrupted during the download. Goo.img is updating their servers and downloads can be corrupted. Try downloading from the crackflasher mirror. Make sure it is the ROM for your year and model Kindle Fire HD. You also need to update your TWRP to 2.6.3.1 right away, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848 Before you flash, factory "swipe" then flash ROM then wipe Dalvik/CACHE then boot into OS. Just drag and drop ROM onto internal SD card before booting into TWRP.
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You never said you could access an OS. You simply said you could not get past TWRP. You need to check the zip and make sure it did not get corrupted during the download. Goo.img is updating their servers and downloads can be corrupted. Try downloading from the crackflasher mirror. Make sure it is the ROM for your year and model Kindle Fire HD. You also need to update your TWRP to 2.6.3.1 right away, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848 Before you flash, factory "swipe" then flash ROM then wipe Dalvik/CACHE then boot into OS.
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Oh boy lol, let me just correct everywhere you went wrong, cause I've tried to be nice, but I can't let you get away with not even reading the OP.
"You never said you could access an OS." ---> "I could always just run stock"
"You simply said you could not get past TWRP" ---> "Then I used Hash's TWRP 2.6.3.1 + 2nd Bootloader thread to get Stock with TWRP but for whatever reason I can't seem to install a ROM that will boot past the "Blue" Logo." (PS: Being stuck at the "Blue logo" is much different then not being able to boot and being booted into TWRP.)
"You need to check the zip and make sure it did not get corrupted during the download." ---> "I have downloaded the GAPPs and ROM twice, and I have a very stable connection that hasn't given me issues before."
"Goo.img is updating their servers and downloads can be corrupted. Try downloading from the crackflasher mirror." ---> That was where I downloaded from the second+ time I downloaded the ROM.
"Make sure it is the ROM for your year and model Kindle Fire HD." ---> "ROM is the same as from Hash's thread for TWRP + 2nd Bootloader. (cm-10.2-20131115-UNOFFICIAL-tate)"
"You also need to update your TWRP to 2.6.3.1 right away," ---> "Then I used Hash's TWRP 2.6.3.1 + 2nd Bootloader thread to get Stock with TWRP"
So, I just copied and pasted all that from you post, and my OP.
So, let me quote you again from another post you made in my thread.
"You should probably read a bit before just posting." READ THE OP BEFORE TRYING TO HELP MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA!!! x'D
Thanks for attempting to help though, much appreciated.
veladem said:
Oh boy lol, let me just correct everywhere you went wrong, cause I've tried to be nice, but I can't let you get away with not even reading the OP.
"You never said you could access an OS." ---> "I could always just run stock"
"You simply said you could not get past TWRP" ---> "Then I used Hash's TWRP 2.6.3.1 + 2nd Bootloader thread to get Stock with TWRP but for whatever reason I can't seem to install a ROM that will boot past the "Blue" Logo." (PS: Being stuck at the "Blue logo" is much different then not being able to boot and being booted into TWRP.)
"You need to check the zip and make sure it did not get corrupted during the download." ---> "I have downloaded the GAPPs and ROM twice, and I have a very stable connection that hasn't given me issues before."
"Goo.img is updating their servers and downloads can be corrupted. Try downloading from the crackflasher mirror." ---> That was where I downloaded from the second+ time I downloaded the ROM.
"Make sure it is the ROM for your year and model Kindle Fire HD." ---> "ROM is the same as from Hash's thread for TWRP + 2nd Bootloader. (cm-10.2-20131115-UNOFFICIAL-tate)"
"You also need to update your TWRP to 2.6.3.1 right away," ---> "Then I used Hash's TWRP 2.6.3.1 + 2nd Bootloader thread to get Stock with TWRP"
So, I just copied and pasted all that from you post, and my OP.
So, let me quote you again from another post you made in my thread.
"You should probably read a bit before just posting." READ THE OP BEFORE TRYING TO HELP MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA!!! x'D
Thanks for attempting to help though, much appreciated.
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You are screwing up some where. Your doing something wrong. N00bs coming in here and don't read and try and complain about the information posted. Every question you have has been answered a dozen times. Try Google or TMFSE. Quit being lazy.
LinearEquation said:
You are screwing up some where. Your doing something wrong. N00bs coming in here and don't read and try and complain about the information posted. Every question you have has been answered a dozen times. Try Google or TMFSE. Quit being lazy.
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Well, now you're just flat out being an ass. I've been rooting my phone ever since my G1, definitely not a noob, and I wouldn't have asked for help if I didn't need it and if I hadn't already searched a ton.
I've been here longer then you, just an FYI. Also, your grammar is horrid.
I really wish trolls like you weren't allowed on XDA but man, can't control you guys.
PS: Don't get mad and call me a noob just cause you can't read x'D
EDIT: Linear has been added to my ignore list so if he does reply I don't have an urge to argue with him some more.
Biggest problem here Linear is that you really, really need to learn how to read an OP before posting help.
Thanks!
veladem said:
Well, now you're just flat out being an ass. I've been rooting my phone ever since my G1, definitely not a noob, and I wouldn't have asked for help if I didn't need it and if I hadn't already searched a ton.
I've been here longer then you, just an FYI. Also, your grammar is horrid.
I really wish trolls like you weren't allowed on XDA but man, can't control you guys.
PS: Don't get mad and call me a noob just cause you can't read x'D
EDIT: Linear has been added to my ignore list so if he does reply I don't have an urge to argue with him some more.
Biggest problem here Linear is that you really, really need to learn how to read an OP before posting help.
Thanks!
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Like I said, do some searching first and you'll get there if you implement some reading skills. For being here so long, you still act like a n00b.
As to the troll comment. I have received 169 thanks in a few short months and you have 17 yet you have been on here here almost 3 years. Way to give back to the community, take a bow.
LinearEquation said:
Like I said, do some searching first and you'll get there if you implement some reading skills. For being here so long, you still act like a n00b.
As to the troll comment. I have received 169 thanks in a few short months and you have 17 yet you have been on here here almost 3 years. Way to give back to the community, take a bow.
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I give back to the community by offering free Android and iPhone modding in my area, and free support via text and email.
Plus I make sure to tell them to check out the Dev's thread or website and to consider donating to the people who make the magic happen.
The only service I make people pay for is electronic repairs which is a flat rate of $20 + customer buys the parts.
So I think I give back to the community at least a little seeing as I have at the least 20+ people a month asking for help cause some idiot installed a unstable ROM on their phone and 4G vanished or other problems.
By the way, since we are laying our d*cks on the table, might I add that boasting about how many "Likes" you have or "Thanks" isn't something to be proud of, you earned them yes, but don't shove that in other peoples faces, that's just childish.
Thanks again for trying to help.
OK before this turns into a flame war, lemme ask something. Did you factory reset and wipe the system partition before flashing the cm ROM?
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stunts513 said:
OK before this turns into a flame war, lemme ask something. Did you factory reset and wipe the system partition before flashing the cm ROM?
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I did try that yes.
Thank you for helping btw.
It's water under the bridge for me. Would be funny if that were the case though because asking him if he swiped was one of my initial responses to him.
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OK I'm going to reiterate some of what linear said, but in a different way, did you checknthe md5sum of the ROM before you flashed it to make sure it matched up with the one given?
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OK I'm going to reiterate some of what linear said, but in a different way, did you checknthe md5sum of the ROM before you flashed it to make sure it matched up with the one given?
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Yes sir I did.
OK now for the stupid question, I saw you said it runs a 7.x.x os, just wanted to verify that you are sure of this. I know that kinda a noob question but I have to ask to double check things. Also have you tried flashing cm 11?
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You have a 2012 kfhd
You can get into twrp
Nothing will flash
Odd
We have another person that can't get a restore to take. I've always wondered if it was a formatting issue for him...
But if you were to hand me this kindle I would restore from the restore tool not kffa then I would follow hash codes install 2nd boot loader + twrp thread .
If you've tried that I'm at a loss
Forgive me I read the entire thread but I got lost somewhere in post 3
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Sucess! Kinda :/
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OK now for the stupid question, I saw you said it runs a 7.x.x os, just wanted to verify that you are sure of this. I know that kinda a noob question but I have to ask to double check things. Also have you tried flashing cm 11?
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I did verify that it is on stock, rooted, de-self updater-ed, 7.2.3. It was on 7.3 something originally.
Hellfire flashed over just fine, CM 10.1 (I think) Flashed it, booted KindleFire (Orange) then (Blue) then Boot logo Booted pretty fast too.
mrkhigh said:
Reiterate
You have a 2012 kfhd
You can get into twrp
Nothing will flash
Odd
We have another person that can't get a restore to take. I've always wondered if it was a formatting issue for him...
But if you were to hand me this kindle I would restore from the restore tool not kffa then I would follow hash codes install 2nd boot loader + twrp thread .
If you've tried that I'm at a loss
Forgive me I read the entire thread but I got lost somewhere in post 3
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Yes, 2012 KFHD 7" (Tate)
Yes, TWRP works fine.
No, I got Hellfire to flash, but so far nothing else will flash 0.o :/
Also, I did all my restores from KFFA, BUT, I did do a original backup via ADB and did a restore via Fastboot thinking it might have been KFFA but no go still.
And yes, the thread kinda goes to poop cause I was already kinda upset cause this has been the most frastrating Android to work with, and then the pressure got compounded just cause I decided to ask for help :/
If any of this info helps, please let me know, I believe Hellfire is CM 10.1 . . . I believe, that's off the top of my head though.
Thanks!
To be honest I've only installed kinology... Wife won't let me get rid of the kindle os. I didn't really needed kinology but I wanted to update and did not want to reset it up again. He basically ran a neater version of what I was doing.
Is there an error when you flash the ROM and what ROM are you flashing
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guys ive been trying to use kffa to revert kindle fire hd 7 to 7.2.3 for like a week now and it just don't work
i followed the steps laid down in this form and inevitably it stops at some point through the process and says
ether, cant find path specified , waiting for device, cant find file /RIC, something always stops the posses
im using a kindle fire hd 7 v7.4.6 and yes ive followed the post rooting the 7.4.6 and yes it is rooted i know
this because i have super user windows when i enter root file in es file explorer. i have got as far as kffa
told it to option 3 revert version to 7.2.3 it gos through two of the three steps fethes files 3 of 3 tries to
load recovery on last step, stays on "waiting for device" and never does nothen.
this tread is prity old does it still aply or no WHAT AM I DOING WRONG plz help Dane AZ.
ps if anyone has time i have two computers so i can read post on one wile working on the other
so someone could go through step by step with me . also have all related files already downloaded
thanks
Red brick screen solved!
thelz said:
guys ive been trying to use kffa to revert kindle fire hd 7 to 7.2.3 for like a week now and it just don't work
i followed the steps laid down in this form and inevitably it stops at some point through the process and says
ether, cant find path specified , waiting for device, cant find file /RIC, something always stops the posses
im using a kindle fire hd 7 v7.4.6 and yes ive followed the post rooting the 7.4.6 and yes it is rooted i know
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I've been through the same mill as you this past week. Tried everything.
Just about to give up when member galearned on here pointed the way. It worked!!
Files a bit big - 1,1GB. My mobile modem got pretty hot It's surrounded by oriental symbols, too.
I can't provide the link (I'm too new on here) but I think you'll find galearned ok. The filename is:
KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0
Cheers, Bill.
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Here, you beat make to it, I'll just post the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
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stunts513 said:
Here, you beat make to it, I'll just post the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
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im afraid im past that point recovery tool simply says waiting for device it stuck in twrp with no data in
anything check through all options cant find any data in any of them what now. wait ive tried the recovery options found data
im tring now
thelz said:
im afraid im past that point recovery tool simply says waiting for device it stuck in twrp with no data in
anything check through all options cant find any data in any of them what now. wait ive tried the recovery options found data
im tring now
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didnt work still boots back to TWRP flash screen tried all 8 bottons what do i do now plz anyone?
in twrp what buton do i pick and witch folder after that plz help anyone
Oh you have twrp, you could just "adb push" a stock rom on there from the development section, but if you're going to take the kffa or kfsrt route with flashing stock, just go into twrp, hit reboot, then hit bootloader, it should go into fastboot. It will probably restore stock recovery though, not sure i haven't use either of the tools mentioned before, so you might have to reinstall that.
just pulled it back from the FIRE
Ok just got it back working, followed your advice and started looking for post about using the sideloading option in the TWRP to push stock OS 7.4.6 to the SD card, found one that gave the adb code to push, im new so i dont know stuff like that "adb sideload C;/desktop/kfhd7-amizon-os-kfhd7.4.6.zip"
Don't know why all the file locations were empty when i tried to use TWRP consol the instructions in the post said reboot after everything else
when i did it would not reboot into system and if i tried to install a zip could not find a file in there anywere witch is wieard because all file came back when i pushed the kfhd7.zip to the sd card even the disk img on my sd card?
anyway all's good that ends well ..........
dont think ill try it again soon on my 7hd
maybe one more time on the one im sending back to amizon its dead i should have a cable by tus so ill try and bring it back to life if only to make sure theres nothing there for techs to refuse my warenty just a big blank space.:good:
I'm not sure what is going on but I'm having the following problems and would appreciate any input.
1. Headphones don't always work despite kindle recognizing that they are plugged in (switching to headphones audio profile, and opening stock audio player etc.) and sound is instead routed through the speakers. Sometimes can be fixed by rebooting.
2. Video play back is iffy. When looking up movies through any file browser thumbnails will sometimes not appear, this is the first sign video isn't going to work. When attempting to play any video the player reads the video length as 0:00:00 and won't play. I get an error that says "sorry this video can't be played" or something similar depending on which app I'm using. Sometimes fixed by rebooting.
3. Erased saved game file / erased home screens. Sometimes after rebooting in an attempt to remedy one or both of the above faults I will get the cm notification screen that says "optimizing apps". After full boot most of my 5 home screens will be empty (except for two apps, oddly enough), and my progress for some games is erased. /data/data/ com.blahblahblah
Even if I could find a setting or schedule in titanium backup to "backup all user app data" or a similar app I'd be happy.
I'm not ruling out user error and am in fact hoping that is the problem. I don't want to make the first post super long so I'll post screen shots of settings as I'm asked about them.
Thank you.
JeremySwagS said:
1. Headphones don't always work despite kindle recognizing that they are plugged in (switching to headphones audio profile, and opening stock audio player etc.) and sound is instead routed through the speakers. Sometimes can be fixed by rebooting.
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I'm not sure, but I think that CM10.1 on the Fire HD is a known issue, due to issues with the kernel.
>>Sent from my homebuilt TARDIS running Android 4.3... Or maybe it's a rooted Kindle Fire HD running ChameleonOS<<
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I'm not sure, but I think that CM10.1 on the Fire HD is a known issue, due to issues with the kernel.
>>Sent from my homebuilt TARDIS running Android 4.3... Or maybe it's a rooted Kindle Fire HD running ChameleonOS<<
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I'm using this kernel. http://i.imgur.com/thu00Y4.png Is there one that would work better? Preferably one with USB otg support.
JeremySwagS said:
I'm using this kernel. http://i.imgur.com/thu00Y4.png Is there one that would work better? Preferably one with USB otg support.
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I think that there's only two or three kernels available--the stock OS one, and @Maromi has uploaded a couple here. However, I think they are only designed for any ROM with Android 4.2.x.
And none of them support USB OTG. @Hashcode has it on his to-do list, but it's not an easy thing to do.
Hope this helped
EDIT: From your screenshot, it looks like you are running @Hashcode's kernel for his CM10.1 build.
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I think that there's only two or three kernels available--the stock OS one, and @Maromi has uploaded a couple here. However, I think they are only designed for any ROM with Android 4.2.x.
And none of them support USB OTG. @Hashcode has it on his to-do list, but it's not an easy thing to do.
Hope this helped
EDIT: From your screenshot, it looks like you are running @Hashcode's kernel for his CM10.1 build.
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It does help, thank you. I'm running an android 4.2.2 os. (See above screenshot) I want to ensure I'm not making another newb mistake and bricking my kfhd again. (I already did it once... RE: fastboot hell) In your opinion, would it be safe to install one of maromi's kernels?
Is it safe to run the stock kernel with cm10.1?
Glad to hear that Hashcode is working on USB otg support. It was a MAJOR reason I rooted and installed a non stock os.
Edit: I am indeed running Hashcode's 3.0.50+ kernel.
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It does help, thank you. I'm running an android 4.2.2 os. (See above screenshot) I want to ensure I'm not making another newb mistake and bricking my kfhd again. (I already did it once... RE: fastboot hell) In your opinion, would it be safe to install one of maromi's kernels?
Is it safe to run the stock kernel with cm10.1?
Glad to hear that Hashcode is working on USB otg support. It was a MAJOR reason I rooted and installed a non stock os.
Edit: I am indeed running Hashcode's 3.0.50+ kernel.
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Glad I could help! And yes, bricking any Kindle is a pain in the... well, you know. As for installing kernels, I've never done anything like that, so I can't give you my opinions or advice on it. I do know, however, that like ROMs, you can flash them in TWRP.
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Glad I could help! And yes, bricking any Kindle is a pain in the... well, you know. As for installing kernels, I've never done anything like that, so I can't give you my opinions or advice on it. I do know, however, that like ROMs, you can flash them in TWRP.
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Thanks, I'll check out the forum link you posted for more info.
I need to pick up my flash drive and a few other things tomorrow before I attempt some high techy techy on my kindle. I'll check back then.
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I need to pick up my flash drive and a few other things tomorrow before I attempt some high techy techy on my kindle. I'll check back then.
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Don't forget to make a backup in TWRP. That way, if something goes wrong, you have a working restore point you can fall back on (I learned this the hard way).
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Don't forget to make a backup in TWRP. That way, if something goes wrong, you have a working restore point you can fall back on (I learned this the hard way).
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The thread you suggested http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273172 doesn't have any kernels in the first post and the two links to kernels in the second post have broken links. Any suggestions on where to find an alternative to Hashcode's 3.0.50+ or the stock one?
Also, newb question here. How do I make a backup in twrp? I've only ever used it to flash ROMs and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
JeremySwagS said:
The thread you suggested http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273172 doesn't have any kernels in the first post and the two links to kernels in the second post have broken links. Any suggestions on where to find an alternative to Hashcode's 3.0.50+ or the stock one?
Also, newb question here. How do I make a backup in twrp? I've only ever used it to flash ROMs and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
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No kernels huh? Well. Uh... I can't help you there. Sorry
As for making backups, I can actually help with that. Boot into TWRP. From the main menu, select "Backup." Check-mark every box, and then simply swipe. TWRP will begin backing up your stuff. Just make sure you have a good amount of free space on your SD card. A backup of everything on my Kindle takes up about 3.5 GB. And that's with compression enabled.
>>Sent from my homebuilt TARDIS running Android 4.3... Or maybe it's a rooted Kindle Fire HD running ChameleonOS<<
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No kernels huh? Well. Uh... I can't help you there. Sorry
As for making backups, I can actually help with that. Boot into TWRP. From the main menu, select "Backup." Check-mark every box, and then simply swipe. TWRP will begin backing up your stuff. Just make sure you have a good amount of free space on your SD card. A backup of everything on my Kindle takes up about 3.5 GB. And that's with compression enabled.
>>Sent from my homebuilt TARDIS running Android 4.3... Or maybe it's a rooted Kindle Fire HD running ChameleonOS<<
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Thank you. Done and done!
If anyone finds links to compatible kernels let me know!
What guide should I follow to install a 2nd bootloader and recovery? I have a 7kfhd with 7.4.6.
Most guides are a bit outdated or for previous software versions.
Should i downgrade the software first? If so, to which version?
I already rooted it. I just don't want to brick it so soon as it is for gift. I have read all I could but I still have many doubts. So I prefer to ask to someone who knows more before I brick it.
OK I will link you to the tutorial but before going through this process please tell me one thing, are you going to put a custom rim on it or do you want to leave the amazon os on it and just have a custom recovery? Because if you follow this guide, your kindle is going to boot loop unless you flash a specific file from kinology instead of one of the files in the tutorial. Here's the link though: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
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OK I will link you to the tutorial but before going through this process please tell me one thing, are you going to put a custom rim on it or do you want to leave the amazon os on it and just have a custom recovery? Because if you follow this guide, your kindle is going to boot loop unless you flash a specific file from kinology instead of one of the files in the tutorial. Here's the link though: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
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Well, I wanted to install cyanogenmod or similar, please advise me. I got this model because I read that it had many custom roms. This tablet is for my parents so I'd like to foolproof it. As much as I've tried the original software I can't find any reason to keep it, it is complicated and very limited, I don't want a stock based rom either.
OK good, that makes thing easier, simply download a ROM of your choosing and the gapps flashable zip that go along with it, and put them on your kindle before you start any of the process in that tutorial. Once you follow that tutorial there is one key thing you must do, check the first check box that more than likely will have red text under it about your bootloader version being to new. If you don't check that you will probably get a red screen that you can't fix without a fastboot cable. That pretty much covers it, just make sure to read through the tutorial, it's very informative. Oh and if you put a cm 11 or cm 11 based ROM, make sure to flash the most recent twrp flashable zip (from the dev section for your device) from within twrp like you would any other ROM. I believe hashcode recently added selinux support to twrp and its required to flash the cm 11 ROM. Any other questions just reply back!
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devrruti said:
Well, I wanted to install cyanogenmod or similar, please advise me. I got this model because I read that it had many custom roms. This tablet is for my parents so I'd like to foolproof it. As much as I've tried the original software I can't find any reason to keep it, it is complicated and very limited, I don't want a stock based rom either.
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To use fireflash, it really works best if you use fastboot to downgrade to 7.2.3. Hashcode has a 7.4.6 bootimg here http://hosting.crackflasher.com/get.../Hashcode0f/tate/kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.6.img (from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848&page=50 ) to use if you're already on 7.4.6 Amazon firmware and use TWRP 2.6.3.1 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848 The firmware your Kindle is on must match the bootimg file you flash.
Just remember to drag and drop which ever ROM you want onto the internal SD card before flashing because FireFlash will flash TWRP as long as you check the boxes the op says to. Stack override for one. You should be able to access TWRP and flash the ROM from there.
Make sure to read that OP a few times so you don't have issues.
Hello to everyone!
First of all, english is not my native language, so please forgive my bad english
Here is my current problem:
I was working around with my new Kindle Fire HD 7'' (v. 11....), rooted it succesfully, everything was running smoothly.
So i was reading my way through some new posts in here on how to remove and get rid off the commercials on the Kindle.
One comment I saw was suggesting the following:
"You will need to have root access first.
Remount /system as read/write
Enter /system/app and rename or delete dtcp* (forgot the rest of the name.
Reboot
Enjoy."
After reading this, I did exactly what the user was suggesting and proceeded to delete both files I found in the "add"-folder beginning with "dtcp".
After doing this, my Kindle already started throwing some errors, so I went on to rebooting the device.
After that, I came into my current situation, with a red triangle showing up, offering me to reset the device to factory settings, which doesn't help me either. I'm basically stuck in a boot-loop atm.
I would really appreciate any help with this and thanks in advance!!
Greetings
You need a fastboot cable to fix it, you have to reflash the system partition with kindle fire first aid once it is in fastboot.
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Edit: if you can't see since the xda app apparently doesnt support stike tags, that was incorrect above because i misread something. so strike that out in your mind if you dont see it stiked through. xD
cruzersteve said:
Hello to everyone!
First of all, english is not my native language, so please forgive my bad english
Here is my current problem:
I was working around with my new Kindle Fire HD 7'' (v. 11....), rooted it succesfully, everything was running smoothly.
So i was reading my way through some new posts in here on how to remove and get rid off the commercials on the Kindle.
One comment I saw was suggesting the following:
"You will need to have root access first.
Remount /system as read/write
Enter /system/app and rename or delete dtcp* (forgot the rest of the name.
Reboot
Enjoy."
After reading this, I did exactly what the user was suggesting and proceeded to delete both files I found in the "add"-folder beginning with "dtcp".
After doing this, my Kindle already started throwing some errors, so I went on to rebooting the device.
After that, I came into my current situation, with a red triangle showing up, offering me to reset the device to factory settings, which doesn't help me either. I'm basically stuck in a boot-loop atm.
I would really appreciate any help with this and thanks in advance!!
Greetings
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Don't know what you did but you will have to wait and see if the bootloader gets any exploits because you have to factory reset that way now. I suggest you see if you can get an exchange. Amazon is great about that. There are no other options for you at at the moment.
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Don't know what you did but you will have to wait and see if the bootloader gets any exploits because you have to factory reset that way now. I suggest you see if you can get an exchange. Amazon is great about that. There are no other options for you at at the moment.
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Alright thanks a ton for the advice.
I got in touch with Amazon support over chat, and the person talking to me was making almost an interrogation out of it since I think they were suspecting that I had bricked the Kindle by rooting it or something similar. But in the end they decided to send me a replacement device.
In addition, they told me I'd get notice from them as soon as they get to examine the state of the old Kindle. You think I'll have to expect any consequences of this if they get to figure out I bricked it by deleting something on root-level which I wasn't supposed to delete?
I just hope they won't make a big deal out of it.... :/ I just hope they won't say I voided the warranty and make me pay for the repair or something
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Alright thanks a ton for the advice.
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You're welcome.
You think I'll have to expect any consequences of this if they get to figure out I bricked it by deleting something on root-level which I wasn't supposed to delete?
I just hope they won't make a big deal out of it.... :/ I just hope they won't say I voided the warranty and make me pay for the repair or something
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Not likely. They will most likely check for signs of physical damage and send it back to China. I don't think they have scoping capabilities at the return center.
Oh my bad I didn't see the version 11 part in the op, yea those steps I posted are kinda invalid on a 3rd gen kindle.
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stunts513 said:
Oh my bad I didn't see the version 11 part in the op, yea those steps I posted are kinda invalid on a 3rd gen kindle.
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**** happens. But I think it would be nice if you could correct yourself in the mentioned post so that we can avoid other people to follow the instructions as well and brick their Kindles that way
But besides that, any idea why my Kindle got bricked just by deleting those 2 files that, afaik, only belong to the Amazon-ads-app?
Is it because the app is actually signed, which they introduced with the 3rd gen Kindles?
If that's the reason, that's pretty dumb from Amazon in my opinion, forcing those ads that hard
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I recently bought a KFHD 7 2013 with version 7.4.7 loaded on it. Root was fairly simple but after reading through Hashcode's and seokhun's threads it seems like the installation for Bootloader and TWRP is updated for up to 7.4.6. I was to install some custom roms to make this device into a full android tablet so does anyone have any info for kindles with 7.4.7?
Has anyone tried and succeeded using the methods in the tutorial for 7.4.6?
Is there another way for 7.4.7?
Please post up if you have any information.
OK put it this way, the current method does work for it, because the main thing to know is we have to downgrade the boot loader first anyways. You can also downgrade the is if you wanted. Anyways point being, the current freedomboot image more than likely doesn't work with that version, but here's the important little bit about that. The freedomboot doesn't really matter as long as you put the ROM and gapps on the device first or Don,t mind going through the trouble of pushing it onto the device with the adb command afterwards when it's in recovery. If the current freedom boot version isn't the same as the os version you typically will bootloop. So yea in short yes it works, just put the ROM you want to flash on the internal storage first so you can flash it without a hassle.
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OK put it this way, the current method does work for it, because the main thing to know is we have to downgrade the boot loader first anyways. You can also downgrade the is if you wanted. Anyways point being, the current freedomboot image more than likely doesn't work with that version, but here's the important little bit about that. The freedomboot doesn't really matter as long as you put the ROM and gapps on the device first or Don,t mind going through the trouble of pushing it onto the device with the adb command afterwards when it's in recovery. If the current freedom boot version isn't the same as the os version you typically will bootloop. So yea in short yes it works, just put the ROM you want to flash on the internal storage first so you can flash it without a hassle.
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Oh I see the link was missing a hyphen! I need to go to this thread and use the tools provided there. Since Rootjunky.com posted up a really good video to get into fastboot mode I should have no problems getting this to work. After I downgrade I can easily follow seokhun's guide and have CM or PA installed in no time. Thanks a ton!
stunts513 said:
OK put it this way, the current method does work for it, because the main thing to know is we have to downgrade the boot loader first anyways. You can also downgrade the is if you wanted. Anyways point being, the current freedomboot image more than likely doesn't work with that version, but here's the important little bit about that. The freedomboot doesn't really matter as long as you put the ROM and gapps on the device first or Don,t mind going through the trouble of pushing it onto the device with the adb command afterwards when it's in recovery. If the current freedom boot version isn't the same as the os version you typically will bootloop. So yea in short yes it works, just put the ROM you want to flash on the internal storage first so you can flash it without a hassle.
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I thought the 2013 model of the HD 7" still only had root ability? Or is there more than one 2013 model? I've been checking the forums like 5 times a day, waiting for a way to get a custom rom on this damn thing. Did I miss something?
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I thought the 2013 model of the HD 7" still only had root ability? Or is there more than one 2013 model? I've been checking the forums like 5 times a day, waiting for a way to get a custom rom on this damn thing. Did I miss something?
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Actually I found out my model is 2012 because I have the front facing camera.
Zhono said:
I thought the 2013 model of the HD 7" still only had root ability? Or is there more than one 2013 model? I've been checking the forums like 5 times a day, waiting for a way to get a custom rom on this damn thing. Did I miss something?
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The 2013 version doesn't have any custom ROMs available.
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