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[Q] help fire hd 7" stuck on startup screen

7" fire hd purchased 2013.01.09
rooted using [ROOT][HOW TO] Root the Kindle Fire HD and 2 with Windows - Noob (Simple) Version
computer skills intermediate
win 7
I was stupid and did not check this forum first.
tried to install go ex launcher without any help.
deleted kindle launcher. (stupid)
now will not go past kindle fire screen.
can anyone help?

emp2013 said:
7" fire hd purchased 2013.01.09
rooted using [ROOT][HOW TO] Root the Kindle Fire HD and 2 with Windows - Noob (Simple) Version
computer skills intermediate
win 7
I was stupid and did not check this forum first.
tried to install go ex launcher without any help.
deleted kindle launcher. (stupid)
now will not go past kindle fire screen.
can anyone help?
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You need to restore.. Go back to Kindle First Aide Software, restore your selected model. Hopefully adb or fastboot is still working for you? It should be with no problem, but yea thats what you need to do.

cannot get computer to mount the fire.
saw the cable mod have a few extra cables.
will be good practice and nice to have for my next mistake.

did you fix it?
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miztah1999z said:
did you fix it?
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not sure.
made the cable in 30min. used an LG cable that came with a phone, very easy but the connections are bare and could break.
used the recovery program from this forum.
boots but comes up with no apps .
working and doing this between clients.

emp2013 said:
not sure.
made the cable in 30min. used an LG cable that came with a phone, very easy but the connections are bare and could break.
used the recovery program from this forum.
boots but comes up with no apps .
working and doing this between clients.
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The recovery will likely remove all the apps you had installed, but that is the only way to fix your bootloader problem. It's a brand new day!

Factory cable is a must have if you have no recovery installed. You should check out both links in my signature.
GOOD LUCK!!!

Krsmqn said:
Factory cable is a must have if you have no recovery installed. You should check out both links in my signature.
GOOD LUCK!!!
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I'm having the same issue. I used various tools, and all "say" they were successful, meaning they gave no errors but when I reboot, I get stuck in a bootloop at KF screen.

got it restored.

emp2013 said:
got it restored.
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How?

BlackElvis79 said:
How?
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sat down when i wasn't busy and checked everything.
the clip on the end of my cable wasn't tight from when i made the factory cable.
tightened it up and reran the first aid program.
still having some problems with getting the program and computer to recognize the kindle in normal boot mode.

emp2013 said:
sat down when i wasn't busy and checked everything.
the clip on the end of my cable wasn't tight from when i made the factory cable.
tightened it up and reran the first aid program.
still having some problems with getting the program and computer to recognize the kindle in normal boot mode.
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To fix your recognition errors, post your problems in the "Kindle Fire First Aide" thread. Once fixed, I strongly suggest you visit THIS thread and get TWRP. That will allow you to backup your "good" working setup, and give a recovery to boot into to load the backup if you ever mess it up. I have TWRP installed on my KFHD7 and have had zero problems with it.(in fact, it's saved me 3 times already)

Krsmqn said:
Factory cable is a must have if you have no recovery installed. You should check out both links in my signature.
GOOD LUCK!!!
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Hey I don't know if it is a "must" anymore.. On the KFFirstAide OP didn't they find away around it..
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BlackElvis79 said:
I'm having the same issue. I used various tools, and all "say" they were successful, meaning they gave no errors but when I reboot, I get stuck in a bootloop at KF screen.
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Something is not right then.. You need to head over to the Kindle Fire First Aide thread and post you screen shots of what the software is telling you. Sometimes it will say succesful but in the writing there are errors. If you have used the restored option, while your kindle is able to use fastboot, then you should not be in a bootloop. Any other question just post them..

lacoursiere18 said:
Hey I don't know if it is a "must" anymore.. On the KFFirstAide OP didn't they find away around it..
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Oh.... good to know. Well, TWRP is still a good idea.

Krsmqn said:
Oh.... good to know. Well, TWRP is still a good idea.
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Heck yea!! Lol i think when i get my new kindle back from amazon i think im going to sell it and go to the dark side.. Nexus 7.. Maybe wait for the new one

did the same thing, frustrating because i have dode this in the past with no problem (once i had another launcher up and running)
i get the kf screen..
using the kfaide tool i start the restore and daemon starts successfully but it doesnt apear to be going beyond that...

Kyoushi said:
did the same thing, frustrating because i have dode this in the past with no problem (once i had another launcher up and running)
i get the kf screen..
using the kfaide tool i start the restore and daemon starts successfully but it doesnt apear to be going beyond that...
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Do you have ADB enabled in settings under security? If so toggle it off then back on.
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soupmagnet said:
Do you have ADB enabled in settings under security? If so toggle it off then back on.
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thanks for getting back so quick
i had adb enabled... but as it is stuck on the kindle fire boot im at a loss how to toggle this
doing my own research its clear that the adb server is running on my pc but its not finding the device
when i manually load up adb and try to force the fastboot through i just get error device not found
and adb devices does not list anything....
looks like i need a factory cable no?
stupid passive bootloader, stupid me, should of checked the new launcher i installed was indeed launching, annoyingly i did back up the file just incase lol

[Q] Flashed Wrong Bootloader [KFHD7]

Long story short I flashed a 7.2.3 bootloader from hashcodes TWRP thread to my KFHD7 and now it wont turn on at all. I have a factory cable but fastboot and adb can't do anything since the bootloader isn't even loaded yet. I'm sort of nervous to do the USB boot trick because I heard that that trick was designed for an older kindle model. I'm downloading Firekit now but the option I need to fix my kindle requires the USB boot trick so will that trick work on my kindle or not? Also could anyone point me in the right direction to flashing a CORRECT bootloader so this doesent happen a third time? (My kindle's OS is 7.4.3 with OTA disabled)
P.S. The file attached is the bootloader I flashed.

I would not do what you are attempting, the older tricks and utilities are not usually something u mix with the new kindles. When u say factory cable I have to ask do u mean the cable that came with the kindle or a fastboot cable. If its a fastboot cable then when u hook your kindle up to your PC with it it should make the kindle say fastboot on the screen. If it can then u can reflash the 7.2.3 uboot file. That should fix it. If instead your PC picks up an omap440 device then you are in trouble.
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stunts513 said:
I would not do what you are attempting, the older tricks and utilities are not usually something u mix with the new kindles. When u say factory cable I have to ask do u mean the cable that came with the kindle or a fastboot cable. If its a fastboot cable then when u hook your kindle up to your PC with it it should make the kindle say fastboot on the screen. If it can then u can reflash the 7.2.3 uboot file. That should fix it. If instead your PC picks up an omap440 device then you are in trouble.
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Yes I mean a fastboot cable and I can't flash anything because the kindle wont boot up, the screen wont turn on or anything

Hmm that's bad, year uncould try seeing if the battery would charge. Ur I'm guessing hard brick, I'd wait to see if anyone else has any other suggestions. I'm guessing when u flashed this either u didn't check the md5 signature first or u tried flashing the zip file instead of what's in it. Sorry if the second one sounds a bit condescending I just don't know how well you are with pc's. If its hard bricked you could try sending it to amazon, they might replace it. Lookup some tips on the forum for she ding it in because I hard things about telling them its rooted but not that u have flashed it or something, cause technically u void the warranty when u root it but sometimes they are forgiving. Anyways see if some other people respond before sending it in.
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stunts513 said:
Hmm that's bad, year uncould try seeing if the battery would charge. Ur I'm guessing hard brick, I'd wait to see if anyone else has any other suggestions. I'm guessing when u flashed this either u didn't check the md5 signature first or u tried flashing the zip file instead of what's in it. Sorry if the second one sounds a bit co descending I just don't know how well you are with pc's. If its hard bricked you could try sending it to amazon, they might replace it. Lookup some tips on the forum for she ding it in because I hard things about telling them its rooted but not that u have flashed it or something, cause technically u void the warranty when u root it but sometimes they are forgiving. Anyways see if some other people respond before sending it in.
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Yeah it's hard bricked, I'll wait a while just in case someone else has some tips or something. Let that be a lesson, ALWAYS check the MD5 to whoever is reading this

LURKMOAR1234 said:
Long story short I flashed a 7.2.3 bootloader from hashcodes TWRP thread to my KFHD7 and now it wont turn on at all. I have a factory cable but fastboot and adb can't do anything since the bootloader isn't even loaded yet. I'm sort of nervous to do the USB boot trick because I heard that that trick was designed for an older kindle model. I'm downloading Firekit now but the option I need to fix my kindle requires the USB boot trick so will that trick work on my kindle or not? Also could anyone point me in the right direction to flashing a CORRECT bootloader so this doesent happen a third time? (My kindle's OS is 7.4.3 with OTA disabled)
P.S. The file attached is the bootloader I flashed.
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Sorry to tell you but there is nothing you can do. The "usb boot trick" does not work on the new gen models. I have seen numerous people with the same problem and no solution has been found.

I'm a little confused as to why the fastboot cable won't work. It should entirely bypass the need for a boot loader, that's sort of the whole point.
What happens when you plug in your fastboot cable (to both your PC and your kindle) and power on? Do you even get the orange kindle flash animation?

-voided said:
I'm a little confused as to why the fastboot cable won't work. It should entirely bypass the need for a boot loader, that's sort of the whole point.
What happens when you plug in your fastboot cable (to both your PC and your kindle) and power on? Do you even get the orange kindle flash animation?
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I don't know where you get that idea, but you are radically misguided. The bootloader is never "bypassed" when using a factory cable. The bootloader is fully functional and doing exactly what it is programmed to do, which is, enable fastboot while a factory cable is plugged in.
However in your case, the bootloader isn't even being loaded because the OMAP ROM has completely halted the boot process...which is exactly why the factory cable will not work.

-voided said:
I'm a little confused as to why the fastboot cable won't work. It should entirely bypass the need for a boot loader, that's sort of the whole point.
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That's what I thought at first too, but then I thought I heard something about the boot loader having fast boot in it, now I am just confusing myself. Fast boot has to be stored somewhere on the kindle, for some reason I always thought of it as a chip that wasn't part of the onboard storage, but then I realized if we get omap440 bricks and fastboot won't kick in it must be part of the partitions, so I am inclined to think its stored in the boot loader. If I am wrong I would love to know where it is stored out of curiosity.
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stunts513 said:
That's what I thought at first too, but then I thought I heard something about the boot loader having fast boot in it, now I am just confusing myself. Fast boot has to be stored somewhere on the kindle, for some reason I always thought of it as a chip that wasn't part of the onboard storage, but then I realized if we get omap440 bricks and fastboot won't kick in it must be part of the partitions, so I am inclined to think its stored in the boot loader. If I am wrong I would love to know where it is stored out of curiosity.
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Wait a sec I just found something: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135611
Could these drivers be used to somehow communicate with the kindle? Maybe prevent the OMAP ROM from stopping the booting process?
If not then I'll just buy a new kindle, since I can't even access the filesystem to delete the su and busybox binaries if I wanted to send it back to amazon.

The drivers are useful, but not to the point we can use them, we need a program that knows how to communicate sending data to the kindle thru omap440 interface. Much like how adb drivers are useless without the adb program.
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stunts513 said:
The drivers are useful, but not to the point we can use them, we need a program that knows how to communicate sending data to the kindle thru omap440 interface. Much like how adb drivers are useless without the adb program.
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Have you tried looking earlier in the thread where it has the usbboot/aboot website?
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I can't seem to find a compiled one so I'll see if I can do it for ya.
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Some of the most talented and experienced developers and hackers in the community have been looking at this problem for some time now. The Kindle Fire is not the only device to have OMAP HS processors with M-Shield turned on, and it definitely isn't the first.
Believe me, if there is a solution to this problem, it will be found, but by those who are waaaaaaay more experienced than any of us.
The best you can do at this point is learn from your experience, be much more careful in the future, and do the appropriate amount of research the next time you decide to modify your device.

soupmagnet said:
Some of the most talented and experienced developers and hackers in the community have been looking at this problem for some time now. The Kindle Fire is not the only device to have OMAP HS processors with M-Shield turned on, and it definitely isn't the first.
Believe me, if there is a solution to this problem, it will be found, but by those who are waaaaaaay more experienced than any of us.
The best you can do at this point is learn from your experience, be much more careful in the future, and do the appropriate amount of research the next time you decide to modify your device.
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Yeah you're right. Well thanks to everyone for all the information, and I'll be sure to be way more careful when screwing around with low level things such as bootloaders. I'm just gonna sell my bricked kindle on ebay for parts and get a new one from amazon. Thanks again everyone.

LURKMOAR1234 said:
Yeah you're right. Well thanks to everyone for all the information, and I'll be sure to be way more careful when screwing around with low level things such as bootloaders. I'm just gonna sell my bricked kindle on ebay for parts and get a new one from amazon. Thanks again everyone.
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You're not gonna wait for me to compile usbboot and aboot?
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Because I'm too lazy to Google right now, what do those programs do?
Edit: after looking through some threads I'm guessing its a flasher for the omap440 device, that's kinda not tested and just stuck together for testing. So we have no idea if it would work.
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stunts513 said:
Because I'm too lazy to Google right now, what do those programs do?
Edit: after looking through some threads I'm guessing its a flasher for the omap440 device, that's kinda not tested and just stuck together for testing. So we have no idea if it would work.
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It wouldn't hurt anything. To your knowledge, your device is screwed beyond repair. And if it fixes your kindle, why not try it?
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r3pwn said:
It wouldn't hurt anything. To your knowledge, your device is screwed beyond repair. And if it fixes your kindle, why not try it?
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Don't waste your time. The initial USB loader used to flash images to the eMMC must also be digitally signed. Unless, by some miracle, you happen to have a copy...it won't work. You'd be better off either trying to get a copy of the boot tools used by Amazon in the factory (somewhere in China), or finding an exploit in the OMAP ROM code which, I'm guessing, probably isn't available either.

r3pwn said:
It wouldn't hurt anything. To your knowledge, your device is screwed beyond repair. And if it fixes your kindle, why not try it?
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Well I still do have my kindle so if you do happen to get usbboot and aboot working I'd gladly have my kindle be the lab rat for it. But the only problem is the signature for the USB loader, just like soupmagnet said.

sorry about how old this thread is, but I flashed a good bootloader to my Kindle (forgot the exact model), but it was for a different Kindle. Is there anything I can do? My computer doesn't pickup ANYTHING when I plug it in.

[Q] How can i install TWRP and 2nd Bootloader on Kindle FireHD 7 OS 7.4.6

Can someone point me in a direction to install twrp and 2nd bootloader on KindleFire HD 7, OS version is 7.4.6.. Do i need to downgrade to 7.2.3? Please advise. Kindle Fire HD7 is already rooted with Binary's root. Thanks in advance.

nycelitemaster said:
Can someone point me in a direction to install twrp and 2nd bootloader on KindleFire HD 7, OS version is 7.4.6.. Do i need to downgrade to 7.2.3? Please advise. Kindle Fire HD7 is already rooted with Binary's root. Thanks in advance.
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I tried putting a 2nd bootloader/twrp/custom rom on mine 4 times and bootlooped every time. I used Kindle Fire First Aide to return to 7.2.3 so I could use the 7.2.3 bootimg and have a match. Things we're real slick and problem free from then on.
There are three great sets of instructions about this concerning KFHD on here and a long topic about KFFA.
Do you have a factory fastboot cable? If you bootloop your tablet, you will need it.
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I already order the fastboot cable which i should get it next week. I am able to get on fastboot given my kindle is rooted..
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nycelitemaster said:
I already order the fastboot cable which i should get it next week. I am able to get on fastboot given my kindle is rooted..
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That standard USB will do you no good after you bootloop which is likely if you proceed running 7.4.6. I highly recommend using KFFA to go back to 7.2.3 and then use Hashcode's 7.2.3 bootimg and the 2.6.0 TWRP file he lists and flash them with Fire flash. There are topics on this forum that cover Kindle Fire First Aide as well as twrp/2nd bootloader /custom rom. Read up on them to get some good background first.
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I started the process in KFFA before your post.. Worst case scenario ill do it over with fasboot cable once i get it
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so i ended with a triangle.. soft brick.. i guess i will need factory cable now correct? Please advise. tHanks

I tried to did advise you already. Yes, you will need a fastboot cable. Use KFFA to go back to 7.2.3 and go from there.
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[Q] Installing Bootloader & TWRP with KFFIRSTAIDE!

Hi,
I just wanted to ask when flashing a new rom with KFFIRSTAIDE how long should it take? It's just my KFHD7 went to the FastBoot logo screen and it says now flashing the freedom boot loader, how long should that take? I've not done this before so didn't know if it's still working even if it looks like it isn't.
Thanks
JK

bodgeup said:
Hi,
I just wanted to ask when flashing a new rom with KFFIRSTAIDE how long should it take? It's just my KFHD7 went to the FastBoot logo screen and it says now flashing the freedom boot loader, how long should that take? I've not done this before so didn't know if it's still working even if it looks like it isn't.
Thanks
JK
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Can take an hour or more to return to stock. Do yourself a favor and do not use KFFA to push TWRP and custom ROM, 2nd bootloader. There are other topics that cover that on here. Use KFFA to restore, root, add GAPPS and attain Super User.
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LinearEquation said:
Can take an hour or more to return to stock. Do yourself a favor and do not use KFFA to push TWRP and custom ROM, 2nd bootloader. There are other topics that cover that on here. Use KFFA to restore, root, add GAPPS and attain Super User.
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Any suggestions on what topics to look for? bearing in mind ive got 7.4.6 on my KFHD7 and only have the original cable.
Thanks
JK

bodgeup said:
Any suggestions on what topics to look for? bearing in mind ive got 7.4.6 on my KFHD7 and only have the original cable.
Thanks
JK
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If you bootloop, you will need a fastboot cord. You can go to Hashcode's 2nd bootloader / TWRP topic if you want to use push commands from using 7.4.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848.
You can also go to seokhun's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909 and flash the 2nd bootloader / TWRP. If you do this you will want to full restore to 7.2.3 using KFFA first or bootlooping is highly likely.
Some great info about this on Opemsystem's thread as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347170
Good luck.
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LinearEquation said:
If you bootloop, you will need a fastboot cord. You can go to Hashcode's 2nd bootloader / TWRP topic if you want to use push commands from using 7.4.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848.
You can also go to seokhun's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909 and flash:angel: the 2nd bootloader / TWRP. If you do this you will want to full restore to 7.2.3 using KFFA first or bootlooping is highly likely.
Some great info about this on Opemsystem's thread as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347170
Good luck.
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Thank you for the links.
I have a question. My mom owns a kfhd7. Months ago I used kindle fire first aid (iirc) to root it. I did not have a fastboot cable, although I did get the drivers and adb working to it - I didn't want to flash a 2nd bootloader or custom recovery because I wasn't quite sure if I would soft brick it or if I could get it back without the fastboot cable. Not wanting to risk the wrath of mom... I used a utility to force golauncher, enable sound tweaks and live wallpapers. I left it like that.
But.
She somehow enabled parental controls and doesn't have a password for it... And is running out of books. So I may have an opportunity to make it a little more useful and install a custom recovery.
Not sure what to do next. Follow the 3rd thread on your list? I need a boot loader and custom recovery.
Halo?

wilzard said:
Thank you for the links.
I have a question. My mom owns a kfhd7. Months ago I used kindle fire first aid (iirc) to root it. I did not have a fastboot cable, although I did get the drivers and adb working to it - I didn't want to flash a 2nd bootloader or custom recovery because I wasn't quite sure if I would soft brick it or if I could get it back without the fastboot cable. Not wanting to risk the wrath of mom... I used a utility to force golauncher, enable sound tweaks and live wallpapers. I left it like that.
But.
She somehow enabled parental controls and doesn't have a password for it... And is running out of books. So I may have an opportunity to make it a little more useful and install a custom recovery.
Not sure what to do next. Follow the 3rd thread on your list? I need a boot loader and custom recovery.
Halo?
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Link 2 and 3 cover the same ground. The 3rd link covers some important information that became more pertinent as the firmware expanded and bootlooping became more frequent.
Here is a very important tip. Hashcode's thread (first link) is where the boot.img and TWRP files you flash are located. Use no others unless they are posted by him. When you restore back to 7.2.3, use the boot.img listed in Hashcode's step 4. Not number 4 of step 2 but step 4. Use that 7.2.3 boot.img and which ever TWRP he has in his original post. This way you have a match and if you read and follow the instructions exactly, you should turn out just fine.
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LinearEquation said:
Link 2 and 3 cover the same ground. The 3rd link covers some important information that became more pertinent as the firmware expanded and bootlooping became more frequent.
Here is a very important tip. Hashcode's thread (first link) is where the boot.img and TWRP files you flash are located. Use no TWRP unless they are posted by him. When you restore back to 7.2.3, use the boot.img listed in Hashcode's step 4. Not number 4 of step 2 but step 4. Use that 7.2.3 boot.img and which ever TWRP he has in his original post. This way you have a match and if you read and follow the instructions exactly, you should turn out just fine.
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wilzard said:
Thank you for the links.
I have a question. My mom owns a kfhd7. Months ago I used kindle fire first aid (iirc) to root it. I did not have a fastboot cable, although I did get the drivers and adb working to it - I didn't want to flash a 2nd bootloader or custom recovery because I wasn't quite sure if I would soft brick it or if I could get it back without the fastboot cable. Not wanting to risk the wrath of mom... I used a utility to force golauncher, enable sound tweaks and live wallpapers. I left it like that.
But.
She somehow enabled parental controls and doesn't have a password for it... And is running out of books. So I may have an opportunity to make it a little more useful and install a custom recovery.
Not sure what to do next. Follow the 3rd thread on your list? I need a boot loader and custom recovery.
Halo?
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One more thing. Before you flash, stick the ROM you want to use on the root of your SD card first. This way it is thee no matter what.
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Easier root method?

Hey guys I'm new to this device thread, I've tried many way to root and all have failed miserably... I'm running 7.4.7 and am looking to root it, any help please?
Thanks
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I would use either binary's root or the root tool in kindle fire first aid, avoid the qemu method, it can make your kindle slow and you have to know what your doing to fix it from being slow. Lemme see if I can find a link.
Edit: link found! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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Thanks! , how can I fix the issue where the computer won't pick up the kindle fire, where can I find the correct drivers?
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Jserrano56 said:
Thanks! , how can I fix the issue where the computer won't pick up the kindle fire, where can I find the correct drivers?
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Install SDK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Some updated ADB drivers are in the signature of Stunts, the guy who has been helping you in this thread.

Sorry was viewing this on my Kindle fire, I downloaded them and just got it working, I rooted it now and it's downgrading to 7.2.3 from there how would I install twrp? Sorry for the newbish questions
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I prefer this method for installing twrp, just make sure to check the box about downgrading the boot loader, because I'm not sure if when you said you downgraded if you ment the os or the bootloader, and if you haven't done that first you will get stuck with a red screen on reboot you can't fix without a fastboot cable. Make sure to stick a copy of the ROM you want to use and the gapps for it on the sdcard ahead of time though because it typically bootloops after you install twrp but it might not I don't remember which version implemented the stupid version check that causes that.
Anyways here's the link, read through it so you don't miss something: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
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stunts513 said:
I would use either binary's root or the root tool in kindle fire first aid, avoid the qemu method, it can make your kindle slow and you have to know what your doing to fix it from being slow. Lemme see if I can find a link.
Edit: link found! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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Qemu root is the one used in KFFA. and yeah, it causes major headaches.
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I bricked my Kindle fire... I messed up on twrp and bootloader... It only shows a red screen
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Jserrano56 said:
I bricked my Kindle fire... I messed up on twrp and bootloader... It only shows a red screen
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That sucks. You can try using a fastboot cord. It's a coin toss with a red screen as it's considered a hard brick.
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I ordered a factory cable and I have experience with command prompt is fastboot similar?
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Jserrano56 said:
I ordered a factory cable and I have experience with command prompt is fastboot similar?
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You can use this tool to restore http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
Did you make a backup before attempting the mod? If you did, just push the files/images onto your KFHD7.
You will need a matching Amazon boot.img and system.img I would do some reading around Hashcodes thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848 He has the images needed. You can probably use the ones in the restore tool as well.
You will need to have SDK downloaded to get ADB/Fastboot commands recognized. Here is a video tutorial of that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw

LinearEquation said:
You can use this tool to restore http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
Did you make a backup before attempting the mod? If you did, just push the files/images onto your KFHD7.
You will need a matching Amazon boot.img and system.img I would do some reading around Hashcodes thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848 He has the images needed. You can probably use the ones in the restore tool as well.
You will need to have SDK downloaded to get ADB/Fastboot commands recognized. Here is a video tutorial of that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
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Thanks and the back ups were made after I rooted it, but before I messed up the bootloader
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Jserrano56 said:
Thanks and the back ups were made after I rooted it, but before I messed up the bootloader
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You're welcome. I guess I meant did you pull the partitions to your computer first via a manual backup? This would have all your saved information on it and would be stored on your PC. Anywho, let us know how you fare.

LinearEquation said:
You're welcome. I guess I meant did you pull the partitions to your computer first via a manual backup? This would have all your saved information on it and would be stored on your PC. Anywho, let us know how you fare.
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Using that computer tool, uhh I forgot the name, Kindle Fire Aide or something like that to make my back up
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Jserrano56 said:
Using that computer tool, uhh I forgot the name, Kindle Fire Aide or something like that to make my back up
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You might do a search for "BACKUP" on your C: drive.

Guys I'm in need of help... I finally got my factory cable and all I keep getting is waiting for device when I'm trying to flash my bootloader
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Sounds like the drivers aren't installed, go into the device manager and right click what should be a device called something like tate-pvt with a triangle next to it and hit update drivers, download the drivers in my signature and extract them somewhere, then point the update driver update window to where you extracted my drivers and let them install. Make sure you check the md5sum of the boot loader file before flashing it.
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stunts513 said:
Sounds like the drivers aren't installed, go into the device manager and right click what should be a device called something like tate-pvt with a triangle next to it and hit update drivers, download the drivers in my signature and extract them somewhere, then point the update driver update window to where you extracted my drivers and let them install. Make sure you check the md5sum of the boot loader file before flashing it.
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Thanks I kept getting the tate-pvt and the yellow triangle but I didn't know what to do or so I just rage quit... I gave a factory cable and just need to fix it so after I update the drivers it'll fix everything as for as drivers and recognizing the device goes?
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Yes it should work fine after the drivers are installed.
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I tried it on Windows 7 and the Tate-pvt turns to Android Debug something... Basically ADB before I could manually update, like you know when you first plug in a device the computer automatically starts searching for the new drivers and well long story short it makes a noise when I plug it in and the ADB driver can not start....? I'm sooooooo confused... I know I'm probably looking like the biggest noob on xda... Help please, anyone?
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