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Help Granny root Kindle F HD 7,please

Kindle fire hd 7, restored to factory default. Followed instructions, click on KFFirst Aide and get screen with green letters click y then it does it’s thing and says can not find the path. I did the path thing correct(I checked it) but no luck. I am in my 60’s treat me gentle you masters(respect) I can take a pc apart and repair it and it is really making me mad I am not getting this so I can root my Kindle. Grandma needs this done. Working on it for 2 days, Thanks xoxox Windows 7, Java updated, show up in device manager. It is like the pc and kindle are not connected. Got me stumped...

OldLady said:
Kindle fire hd 7, restored to factory default. Followed instructions, click on KFFirst Aide and get screen with green letters click y then it does it’s thing and says can not find the path. I did the path thing correct(I checked it) but no luck. I am in my 60’s treat me gentle you masters(respect) I can take a pc apart and repair it and it is really making me mad I am not getting this so I can root my Kindle. Grandma needs this done. Working on it for 2 days, Thanks xoxox Windows 7, Java updated, show up in device manager. It is like the pc and kindle are not connected. Got me stumped...
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Please follow the thread in my signature.

Thanks Still need Help Kindle Fire hd 7.4.1.
seokhun said:
Please follow the thread in my signature.
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I have tried everything. My pc does talk to the Kindle. It will reboot it.
I have installed and adb finds the Kindle. Please see screen shot for the results of Binary v30 thing. Yep I am having a hard time speaking you experts language...so very sorry...I have been on this for days and I see you guys in videos rootin 10 mins.Maybe the screen shot will help. Really feeling stupid....Oh I have put the path to the file in the path thing in computer. I really appreciate it that you take the time to help me.

OldLady said:
I have tried everything. My pc does talk to the Kindle. It will reboot it.
I have installed and adb finds the Kindle. Please see screen shot for the results of Binary v30 thing. Yep I am having a hard time speaking you experts language...so very sorry...I have been on this for days and I see you guys in videos rootin 10 mins.Maybe the screen shot will help. Really feeling stupid....Oh I have put the path to the file in the path thing in computer. I really appreciate it that you take the time to help me.
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seokhun said:
You need to have ADB drivers. Go to the first link, download the attachments for the ADB drivers, install them on your computer, then run the root method again.
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Its not the drivers, I guess run it in administrator?
Since it can't find ping lol.
Sent from my air conditioner unit running CyanogenMod

OldLady said:
I have tried everything. My pc does talk to the Kindle. It will reboot it.
I have installed and adb finds the Kindle. Please see screen shot for the results of Binary v30 thing. Yep I am having a hard time speaking you experts language...so very sorry...I have been on this for days and I see you guys in videos rootin 10 mins.Maybe the screen shot will help. Really feeling stupid....Oh I have put the path to the file in the path thing in computer. I really appreciate it that you take the time to help me.
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Please try the method again using the other modes. Amazon OS 7.4.1 has been causing people some issues.
dugoy13 said:
Its not the drivers, I guess run it in administrator?
Since it can't find ping lol.
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Hardly. I was thinking ADB drivers since the commands returned with denied permission.

Try a factory reset then try again, make sure allow installation from unknown sources is ticked,when you get the prompt on your kindle to restore during the process enter your amazon password then hit restore.

Thanks you guys are the best, wish i was born 20 yrs later lol
dugoy13 said:
Its not the drivers, I guess run it in administrator?
Since it can't find ping lol.
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I ran as admin.
Binary 17, then 26, then 30
I ran Kindle utility by the Dr. Kyle?
I install the S.D.K developer thing
I did the Queu(?) thing after binary thing
Reset my kindle once(maybe do it again????)
I watch 6 videos/ nothing
Scared of burrito thing, don't think it's for my kindle
Thank you so much for putting up with my unionism
It want install su whatever that is, I got super su but it does not work, don't even know how I did it. Senior memory sucks

Thank All of You so Much!!!!!!!!
seokhun said:
Please follow the thread in my signature.
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I DID IT!!!!!!! This is a big deal for me and this is how I(ole Grany) here Rooted a Kindle Fire HD 7.4.1.
I Changed PC's from Win 7 to Windows XP
I did a clean install of the ADB Drivers for Kindle(Made sure it showed up in Device Manager (No SDK install)
I restored Kindle to Factory, Set the Accept things like adb and developer thing in the kindle
I installed the Bin4ry v26(tried v30 would not work)
I extracted the Bina4ry to desktop to folder called "rooting"
then went to prompt and / cd desktop/rooting/runme
First go I thought I screwed up Kindle all apps gone and it was in slow mo..
Did a factory reset
Started over...BAM! I almost peed my pants...
Then followed instructs for installing Play...BAM..done
Now all I need is a new rom which I have no idea which is best so give me some ideas and I will learn how to install that
Oh I used es explorer(the new one) ad task manager.
I swear the Kindle seems faster..
Thanks again to all of y'all...It is so cool....here in Nashvegas....
xoxoxox
oldlady
Kindle Fire HD "ROOTED!!!!!!

OldLady said:
I DID IT!!!!!!! This is a big deal for me and this is how I(ole Grany) here Rooted a Kindle Fire HD 7.4.1.
I Changed PC's from Win 7 to Windows XP
I did a clean install of the ADB Drivers for Kindle(Made sure it showed up in Device Manager (No SDK install)
I restored Kindle to Factory, Set the Accept things like adb and developer thing in the kindle
I installed the Bin4ry v26(tried v30 would not work)
I extracted the Bina4ry to desktop to folder called "rooting"
then went to prompt and / cd desktop/rooting/runme
First go I thought I screwed up Kindle all apps gone and it was in slow mo..
Did a factory reset
Started over...BAM! I almost peed my pants...
Then followed instructs for installing Play...BAM..done
Now all I need is a new rom which I have no idea which is best so give me some ideas and I will learn how to install that
Oh I used es explorer(the new one) ad task manager.
I swear the Kindle seems faster..
Thanks again to all of y'all...It is so cool....here in Nashvegas....
xoxoxox
oldlady
Kindle Fire HD "ROOTED!!!!!!
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Well, I'm glad that worked out after all. Since you're rooted, you can now follow and complete my guide to install a custom ROM. Just start at Step 2.

seokhun said:
Well, I'm glad that worked out after all. Since you're rooted, you can now follow and complete my guide to install a custom ROM. Just start at Step 2.
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Dont try custom rom u just will break ur kindle
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esema1o said:
Dont try custom rom u just will break ur kindle
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Just because you're too scared to trust the guide doesn't mean you have to spread that fear to other people with the desire to accomplish what the guide designates as the goal. The guide works.

esema1o said:
Dont try custom rom u just will break ur kindle
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positive please thank you, anyway try seokuhn's guide I used it and it works just read the flashing part twice beacuse that is the most difficult part. any questions ask me or seokuhn.
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OldLady said:
I DID IT!!!!!!! This is a big deal for me and this is how I(ole Grany) here Rooted a Kindle Fire HD 7.4.1.
I Changed PC's from Win 7 to Windows XP
I did a clean install of the ADB Drivers for Kindle(Made sure it showed up in Device Manager (No SDK install)
I restored Kindle to Factory, Set the Accept things like adb and developer thing in the kindle
I installed the Bin4ry v26(tried v30 would not work)
I extracted the Bina4ry to desktop to folder called "rooting"
then went to prompt and / cd desktop/rooting/runme
First go I thought I screwed up Kindle all apps gone and it was in slow mo..
Did a factory reset
Started over...BAM! I almost peed my pants...
Then followed instructs for installing Play...BAM..done
Now all I need is a new rom which I have no idea which is best so give me some ideas and I will learn how to install that
Oh I used es explorer(the new one) ad task manager.
I swear the Kindle seems faster..
Thanks again to all of y'all...It is so cool....here in Nashvegas....
xoxoxox
oldlady
Kindle Fire HD "ROOTED!!!!!!
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Try Hashcode's ROM when you get to that part his ROM are high quality and nearly have no bugs. Im running it on my kindle check my sig.

[Q] cant get kffa to find device

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
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

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:

[Q] Is there a 2nd-Bootloader and TWRP for 7.4.7?

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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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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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.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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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?

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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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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[Q] Bricked my Kindle Fire HD 2013 KFSOWI

Hi Folks!
I think i made a big mistake.
I used Kindle Fire First Aide on my device and now I'm stuck in Fastboot mode.
From what i read now, i used the wrong Version (Option "Completely Restore the KFHD 7 7.2.3") wich is for older Kindles.
I looked for the Stock Images for this Model, but couldn't find them....
Is there a way to fix it or do i have to contact Amazon?
Can Amazaon reconstruct my mistake and avoid the warranty?
Thank's l lot for guiding a prat....
5kgd5

You flashed files for KFHD 2012 (Tate).
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Thank you for your reply.
I know i flashed the wrong files.... damn.
The question is - does anybody have the right files for me?
I found that thred:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685090
I followed these instructions with no luck, because i wiped the kindle.
Any further suggestions / comments...?

5kgd5 said:
Thank you for your reply.
I know i flashed the wrong files.... damn.
The question is - does anybody have the right files for me?
I found that thred:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685090
I followed these instructions with no luck, because i wiped the kindle.
Any further suggestions / comments...?
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That method should work. It flashes a small system image with some stuff removed i think, then it pushes a update onto the device that then updates it to a full os. Should work like it did on the other devices it was tested on, i'm assuming that utility should also flash the correct bootimg and recovery as well. Without the right bootimg it wouldn't probably bootup enough for the procedure to finish.

5kgd5 said:
Thank you for your reply.
I know i flashed the wrong files.... damn.
The question is - does anybody have the right files for me?
I found that thred:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685090
I followed these instructions with no luck, because i wiped the kindle.
Any further suggestions / comments...?
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Well i seem to come across loads of people who have bricked their kindles. dont worry mines bricked too but check out the link in my signature and you'll come to a KFSOWI modding page. one of the moderators there (Gran PC) is developing a program which will unbrick your kindle. its great check it out mate

Unbrick Kindle FIre HD
does anybody know how to unbrick the kindle fire hd 7 inch. it is stuck on the logo screen. By the way i have a mac.

2012 or 2013 model? (2013 has no camera)
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stunts513 said:
That method should work. It flashes a small system image with some stuff removed i think, then it pushes a update onto the device that then updates it to a full os. Should work like it did on the other devices it was tested on, i'm assuming that utility should also flash the correct bootimg and recovery as well. Without the right bootimg it wouldn't probably bootup enough for the procedure to finish.
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i tried kyle-berry's files but it didnt boot up after that.. had to use an old boot.img

I haven't downloaded his tool to checkout his script and see how it runs. Does it flash the old boot image we were using or does it not flash the boot partition at all?
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[Q] Think I soft-bricked my Nexus 6...any ideas?

Some background...Rooted and unlocked. I removed encryption right after I bought it.
I attempted to flash 5.1 the update. I flashed the bootloader and radio first, and rebooted the bootloader. Everything went fine until I tried to flash the system image. I got a lot of "sparse" errors.
When it rebooted it re-encrypted the device. But now nothing works. Phone, NFC ect shows errors. I can get into the bootoader, and I can flash stuff, but the recovery menu is gone,. It's just an error icon with "no connection" now.
Any ideas on how I can salvage this? I already backed everything up before I started. Is there a way I can just wipe everything and go back to stock? Even if it is 5.01?
EDIT - My bootloader is still showing as unlocked. I did not re-lock it.

JeffDenver said:
Some background...Rooted and unlocked. I removed encryption right after I bought it.
I attempted to flash 5.1 the update. I flashed the bootloader and radio first, and rebooted the bootloader. Everything went fine until I tried to flash the system image. I got a lot of "sparse" errors.
When it rebooted it re-encrypted the device. But now nothing works. Phone, NFC ect shows errors. I can get into the bootoader, and I can flash stuff, but the recovery menu is gone,. It's just an error icon with "no connection" now.
Any ideas on how I can salvage this? I already backed everything up before I started. Is there a way I can just wipe everything and go back to stock? Even if it is 5.01?
EDIT - My bootloader is still showing as unlocked. I did not re-lock it.
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Install factory images using fastboot
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
You might have "soft bricked" it, but if you still have bootloader access you are fine

I actually tried that, but it will not recognize it from ADB...I can flash stuff via fastboot, but ADB does not see it.
I did fully update the android SDK before I started. Should'nt that have updated all the drivers needed for ADB?

JeffDenver said:
I actually tried that, but it will not recognize it from ADB...I can flash stuff via fastboot, but ADB does not see it.
I did fully update the android SDK before I started. Should'nt that have updated all the drivers needed for ADB?
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you update via fastboot, while youre in the bootloader. adb has nothing to do with it.

When I go to the platform tools folder, and use "adb devices", it tells me nothing after "list of devices attached". As if it does not see the phone.

When I attempt to "fastboot -w update image-shamu-lmy47d.zip", a window comes up and scrolls 3 or 4 lines too fast to see, and then exits. Nothing happens.

JeffDenver said:
When I go to the platform tools folder, and use "adb devices", it tells me nothing after "list of devices attached". As if it does not see the phone.
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Have you updated the SDK? Drivers installed? Also, read up on how to use fastboot. Fastboot only works from bootloader, not when booted into Android.

I'm all for adb, but save yourself a headache and get wugs toolkit and use force flash.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

Better to learn some basics first then you shall fear no soft brick ever!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112

Evolution_Freak said:
Have you updated the SDK? Drivers installed? Also, read up on how to use fastboot. Fastboot only works from bootloader, not when booted into Android.
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SDK is updated. I assumed it updated drivers as well. If not, where do I get those?
I do understand that fastboot only works while in the bootloader. I have not attempted to use it while in Android.

JeffDenver said:
When I attempt to "fastboot -w update image-shamu-lmy47d.zip", a window comes up and scrolls 3 or 4 lines too fast to see, and then exits. Nothing happens.
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Just extract the .zip and flash the things inside separately using fastboot. You can skip user data I believe (or not if you don't care about erasing your device). Using the -w switch would have erased it anyway. The commands are easy, just "fastboot flash system system.img" and the like. Change "system" and "system.img" for the file you're flashing.

Evolution_Freak said:
Have you updated the SDK? Drivers installed? Also, read up on how to use fastboot. Fastboot only works from bootloader, not when booted into Android.
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Konfuzion said:
I'm all for adb, but save yourself a headache and get wugs toolkit and use force flash.
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Where do I get that from?

JeffDenver said:
Where do I get that from?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56913254
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Evolution_Freak said:
Better to learn some basics first then you shall fear no soft brick ever!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
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Better fear the bootloader downgrade soft brick
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Konfuzion said:
I'm all for adb, but save yourself a headache and get wugs toolkit and use force flash.
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Are you sure you know what adb is?
:/

rootSU said:
Are you sure you know what adb is?
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What's it to you? Yeah I'm fine with adb thanks. If you want to discuss something other than helping the OP go ahead and pm me.
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mwalt2 said:
Just extract the .zip and flash the things inside separately using fastboot. You can skip user data I believe (or not if you don't care about erasing your device). Using the -w switch would have erased it anyway. The commands are easy, just "fastboot flash system system.img" and the like. Change "system" and "system.img" for the file you're flashing.
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Ok, I did this. It appeared to work correctly, but...
My phone looks like it did before. In "about" I see it shows 5.1 as the version. I have lost root. Shouldn't I be reset to factory appearance since I overwrote the entire system? Everything looks intact, including nova launcher.
Phone appears to be working normally. I am on the phone on hold as I type this. I am just worried about problems down the road. Do I need to flash anything else? Can I assume the bootloader and radio installed correctly?

Konfuzion said:
What's it to you? Yeah I'm fine with adb thanks. If you want to discuss something other than helping the OP go ahead and pm me.
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Its just you mentioned a toolkit as an alternative to adb but adb has nothing to do with any of this so if you're going to be helping the OP, I thought I'd better check that you know what you're talking about. ...which I don't think you do... So back to the point, how I'm helping the OP is by telling him to ignore everything you say. THAT'S "what's it" to me. Cheeky chops
@JeffDenver, ignore this guy. Use fastboot. Read general > all in one guide > question 28 for any info you may need, including drivers.

to repeat again, you use fastboot to flash the factory img, while youre in the bootloader. it should take you just several minutes to do, or a little bit longer if you are being very carefull. adb has nothing to do with it.

JeffDenver said:
Ok, I did this. It appeared to work correctly, but...
My phone looks like it did before. In "about" I see it shows 5.1 as the version. I have lost root. Shouldn't I be reset to factory appearance since I overwrote the entire system? Everything looks intact, including nova launcher.
Phone appears to be working normally. I am on the phone on hold as I type this. I am just worried about problems down the road. Do I need to flash anything else? Can I assume the bootloader and radio installed correctly?
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its probably a good idea to factory reset since you're going up a major version and have already had problems.

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Its just you mentioned a toolkit as an alternative to adb but adb has nothing to do with any of this so if you're going to be helping the OP, I thought I'd better check that you know what you're talking about. ...which I don't think you do... So back to the point, how I'm helping the OP is by telling him to ignore everything you say. THAT'S "what's it" to me. Cheeky chops
@JeffDenver, ignore this guy. Use fastboot. Read general > all in one guide > question 28 for any info you may need, including drivers.
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The reason I suggested wugs, is the first thing it has you do after installation is walks you through removing old drivers and installing the correct drivers and making sure that the phone is recognized. Then it will download the needed files and check the md5's which would help to avoid further problems.
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