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[Q&A] KFHD System.img Restore Tool- Updated links 5/15/14

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couldn't even get passed 1st step
onemeila said:
KINDLE FIRE HD ONLY!!! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
I put together this tool for those that have tried to modify their system unsuccessfully and bricked their device. You must be able to get your device into fastboot for this to work. The easiest way is to purchase a factory cable or make your own(a $15 purchase or a little bit of your time is better than a bricked device).
The .img's in this tool were made from a rooted device w/ the su binary in place. There is no need to re-root your device, however if you choose to erase cache and user data(not necessary but may be a good idea) you will need to re-install Superuser.apk to gain root.
Instructions:
1.) Download the version you want to use from the link below and unzip.
2.) Enable fastboot mode. Turn off your device then plug into your pc using a factory cable. If the device is recognized by adb then you can use this command:
Code:
adb shell su -c "reboot bootloader"
3.) Run the SR Tool.bat and follow the instructions. If you wish to downgrade system versions see instructions at the bottom of the post.
Downloads:
KFHD_SRT_v1.3.5- 7.3.0 (seperate option for restoring factory recovery)
KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0- 7.2.3 (separate option for restoring factory recovery)
KFHD_SRT_v1.2.3- 7.2.3
KFHD_SRT_v1.2- 7.2.1
KFHD_SRT_v1.0- 7.1.5
I apologize for the size of this tool. The .img files used are rather large. If you want to use your own backup .img then download the lastest version of this tool from here. Just place your system.img inside images folder. It must be named system for option 1 or system2 for option 2
UPDATES:
4/20/13
-separate option to restore factory recovery and boot now on v1.3.0
4/17/13
-KFHD_SRT_v1.3.5
-flashing boot and recovery images now a separate option
3/21/13
-KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0
-boot and recovery images inlcuded
-SuperSU and GoogleServicesFramework now included as system apk's
12/22/12
-KFHD_SRT_v1.2.3
-System v7.2.3
-New option for installing Googleservicesframework.apk
12/17/12
-downgrade method instructions(confirmed)
12/1/12
-KFHD_SRT_v1.2
-new system partition backups for software v7.2.1
-vending.apk to phonesky.apk for newest version of play store
Instructions for downgrading to 7.2.1:
1.) Download boot and recovery imgs(these are backus from 7.2.1) from this LINK and place in the folder where you have access to fastboot or inside the KFHD_SRTool_v1.2 folder
2.) Use KFHD_SRTool_v1.2 to flash system.img.
3.) Erase userdata and cache
4.) Open a cmd prompt from the folder where you placed the previously downloaded .img's.
Use these cmds:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.img
5- Reboot.
Those who deserve our thanks:
kinfauns for the how to on backing up and restoring system software.
bazm60 for confirming the method above works.
hellocali626 for bringing to my attention the need to flash boot and recovery images for downgrade.
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My kindle fire hd is just staying on the beginning fastboot screen. my computer doesn't recognize it or anything. i think i accidentally deleted almost everything on it including the whole OS by using TWRP, so if someone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

cheezer4998 said:
My kindle fire hd is just staying on the beginning fastboot screen. my computer doesn't recognize it or anything. i think i accidentally deleted almost everything on it including the whole OS by using TWRP, so if someone could help it would be greatly appreciated.
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Sounds like you need to install the correct drivers. Download and install the driver from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890413
If that still doesnt work follow the directions from this one:
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/48023/fastboot-not-working-for-kindle-fire-hd

My Kindle lost root.. So I downloaded and installed a super user... not sure what version off hand...
But its still not rooted.
I originally chose the option for the factory restore with root, Google Play Store, and the launcher.. And it was rooted for a couple of days.. I'm not sure if it lost root during reboot or not.
On a side note, it also no longer allows me to access storage through my PC. So I've been having to download everything straight to the Kindle.. Not sure if that matters... But I can't back it up because I can't save the backup files to my PC..
Any suggestions? Do I need to clear cache and dalvik for superuser to work? I've been hesitant to go into recovery mode..

Did it auto update to 7.5.1? That would explain why you lost root.

Red_81 said:
Did it auto update to 7.5.1? That would explain why you lost root.
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Yes! Can I downgrade? And how to stop the update?
Or better yet I'll poke around to see about rooting 7.5.1..
Its my son's, so while I've flashed my android devices a billion times, this Kindle is a whole other thing...sorry for the questions..

You can either downgrade and then block auto update (look for threads with otacerts) or root 7.5.1. I believe the binary method still works.

OK I was able to get it back to 7.3.0...and even flashed it twice and cleared cache and user data...
But now the wifi won't turn on. I tried to click on ...nothing..
Is there a wifi fix I'm unaware of?

Try pushing the recovery only to it.

Please help!
Help me.
I can't unzip any zip-files downloaded from google Drive as Links about.

As links about?

onemeila said:
Sounds like you need to install the correct drivers. Download and install the driver from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890413
If that still doesnt work follow the directions from this one:
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/48023/fastboot-not-working-for-kindle-fire-hd
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What about if i'm using a fastboot cable, and when i type adb devices or fastboot devices it still doesn't show up? I have the drivers installed for the fastboot cable but it just never shows up. I've been trying to use your tool to fix my bricked kindle that is stuck in a boot loop and has no system.img.

Recover from bootloop
As I am stuck in a bootloop, will I recover my kindle if I only restore the boot image?

Excellent resource! I now have Beanstalk Lollipop on my Kindle. Thank you!
Sent from my LG-VS980

Kindle Fire HD 7" overhaul
I tried to post this as a reply to "how to downgrade kindle fire hd" thread but as I'm a newb here, I was redirected to this thread. So here it goes...
I have a 2012 Kindle Fire HD 7" serial starting with D025, running firmware 7.5.1. I successfully rooted the device with the bin4ry method thanks to all the helpful members here. I am interested in getting TWRP loaded as well as flashing maybe a Cyanogen ROM. I haven't looked into the ROM's too much as I'd like to get TWRP on first... baby steps haha... So I saw instructions for getting TWRP on devices with firmware up to 7.4.8 or somewhere around there but nothing higher. Next step is to downgrade the Kindle to an older firmware. I have ordered SkOrPn's Factory Cable, should be here in a day or 2.
So onto the questions:
1. In this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 I see a list of system.img files to downgrade to. Does it matter which one I choose if I am going to be flashing Cyanogen ROM?
2. My next steps are to follow the instructions on that thread by plugging in the cable, run the adb command, run the SR Tool, follow instructions, and then on the bottom of the original post in that thread, it gives instructions for downgrading to 7.2.1. I take it those directions apply for any of the versions downgrading to?
This is where I am kind of lost as to what I am supposed to do from here. I am not sure what the SR tool accomplishes or intends to accomplish and the Factory Cable seems to be most often used as an "unbricking" device. I am not bricked, just looking to downgrade so as to get TWRP and Cyanogen. If there is an easier way for me to get TWRP and Cyanogen running without the downgrade or all this hullabaloo then I would be delightfully surprised.
So any help would be much appreciated

stuck on Fastboot
Hello, I definitely have a Kindle Fire HD 7 2012 and I do NOT yet have a factory cable, but it seems like the tool is working with my regular cable. When I use 1. Restore-Factory Rooted with SuperSU.apk my cmd screen tells me sending 'system' (907264 KB). . . OKAY (317.060s) writing 'system' . . . OKAY (72.750s) finished. total time: 389.821s
Even though I have erased cache and userdata, Factory Recovery, and Reboot normally I still am stuck on the FastBoot screen..
any suggestions ?

got Factory Cable Today still stuck in fastboot
HappyTNMom said:
Hello, I definitely have a Kindle Fire HD 7 2012 and I do NOT yet have a factory cable, but it seems like the tool is working with my regular cable. When I use 1. Restore-Factory Rooted with SuperSU.apk my cmd screen tells me sending 'system' (907264 KB). . . OKAY (317.060s) writing 'system' . . . OKAY (72.750s) finished. total time: 389.821s
Even though I have erased cache and userdata, Factory Recovery, and Reboot normally I still am stuck on the FastBoot screen..
any suggestions ?
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I got my factory cable today. I plugged it into my kindle and to my pc. I tried to run the tool to clear cache, factory rooted with SuperSU.apk, Factory Recovery, then reboot normally and my kindle is still stuck on FastBoot....
What am I doing wrong? What else can I try? Thanks in advance for any help, much appreciated...

KFHD 7'' is not a KFHD 7'' 2013 KFSOWI ... bootloop fixed
I got a bootlooped kindle from someone and thought it was a KFHD 7'' it took me forever and quite a few attempts to fix and fails to discover it is a KFHD 7'' 2013 KFSOWI which it totally different. notable markings are no camera and angled edges on the back. also if you get to the point of running fastboot you will know as "getvar product" will return "soho-pvt-prod-07" instead of "tate-xxx-xxxx-xx"
i wanted to thank Red_81 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254&page=23 who pointed me to the Kindlesuite guys which led me to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685090&page=4 and the fantastic Firerooter tool it is super easy to use and does everything for you even has great help in it about updating the adb drivers etc.
just make sure you really have a 2013 KFSOWI version. i previously had it bootlooping, then red screen (when i used the KFHD SRT many times), and finally after trying Firerooter a couple of times got the dang thing working again. I ended up installing the 11.4.x then 11.3.x and wiping user data. I about fell out of my chair when I finally got a screen. So dont give up. I also had to get a fastboot cable.

I have bricked my Kindle Fire HD 7" 2nd Gen. The device is stuck in what i would assume is a boot loop. I am wondering if someone can confirm if the KFHD SRT is compatible with my device and could possibly unbrick it. Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, I could not tell what versions the kindle were supported from the original thread. KFHD SRT THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254&highlight=kindle+fire+hd+7

Hi everybody
I've been running a rooted kindle fire hd for about a year with cyanogenmod and no problems. Tonight I downloaded the latest nightly update installed it with TWRP and re booted fine.
I kept getting google play services errors so decided to factory reset and clean everything up. Now I cannot get past the teamwin boot logo.
I see the orange kindlefire, blue kindlefire, then the teamwin logo flashes every 5 seconds.
Any ideas on how to recover this?
I posted this in standalone thread about a week ago, I've since bought a fastboot cable, which doesnt have any effect. I see Kindle fire on my PCs device manager so thinking there must be some sort of communication between the 2. Stuck with where to go now though. I know of at least 2 other people that have posted the same problem.
Regards
KP

[SOLVED]TWRP Keeps Flashing the TWRP Logo When ever i boot up My kindle

I recently Updated To CM12 and had alot of apps on my kindle so i decided to factory reset it but now when ever i boot up my kindle it boots straight to TWRP but never loads it just keeps flashing on the TWRP boot screen im not sure if i can connect my device to my computer i think it may be because i need the drivers not sure next time i get a hold of the kindle ill try. When i plug the kindle in i hear the windows noise that happens every time u plug something in also i have an option to eject it from my tray but i cant view the files.

Tried To FLash TWRp Again
So someone said that you could try to flash Twrp Again or something so in fastboot i typed adb flash recovery Twrp.img but it kept saying waiting for device. i tried a different command Adb Reboot and that rebooted the kindle back into recovery but it still flashes but good news that it can connect to my pc.

What i noticed
Epicfin123 said:
So someone said that you could try to flash Twrp Again or something so in fastboot i typed adb flash recovery Twrp.img but it kept saying waiting for device. i tried a different command Adb Reboot and that rebooted the kindle back into recovery but it still flashes but good news that it can connect to my pc.
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this is the same exact thing that happened to me. I learned never to factory reset from the tablet on cm 12, Instead so it from recovery. I currently need help im just a noob in a software engineering highschool.Any help would be appreciated

Panthex said:
this is the same exact thing that happened to me. I learned never to factory reset from the tablet on cm 12, Instead so it from recovery. I currently need help im just a noob in a software engineering highschool.Any help would be appreciated
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Im a noob to if i find a way to fix my kindle ill post the method here.

I checked my driver properties and it did not say kindle it just had this on it http://i.imgur.com/d7U7jL5.png?1

DUDE I Kinda Found A Fix i can know access TWRP DDD
1. Download This https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B4lZEJI5lYeMb1g5bW9tQW00LUE&export=download
2.connect kindle to pc and boot up the kindle normally
3.extract the Zip and open tha bat file
4. select option 4 It should then say waiting for device
5.open up cmd adb and type adb reboot-bootloader then it should say clearing cashe or user data then after about a min power off ur device then power it back on
6.then it should now say clearing cashe or user data On of them then after a min switch of ur device then back on and team win should load the next problem is that i cant send files through to my kindle so i cant flash anything. maybe i need newdrivers cna someone link me to one.
Edit; reboot The device again and it should boot into cm12 but once again im stuck in a boot loop and unsure of what to do the boot loop is just the cm12 logo it does not go onto the actual os
nvm lol wait about 5 mins it should boot.

Stays on waiting for device
Epicfin123 said:
DUDE I Kinda Found A Fix i can know access TWRP DDD
1. Download This (Cant Post Links)
2.connect kindle to pc and boot up the kindle normally
3.extract the Zip and open tha bat file
4. select option 4 It should then say waiting for device
5.open up cmd adb and type adb reboot-bootloader then it should say clearing cashe or user data then after about a min power off ur device then power it back on
6.then it should now say clearing cashe or user data On of them then after a min switch of ur device then back on and team win should load the next problem is that i cant send files through to my kindle so i cant flash anything. maybe i need newdrivers cna someone link me to one.
Edit; reboot The device again and it should boot into cm12 but once again im stuck in a boot loop and unsure of what to do the boot loop is just the cm12 logo it does not go onto the actual os
nvm lol wait about 5 mins it should boot.
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so i fixed my drivers problem and now when i get on to step 5 i go into fastboot(boot loader) but it keeps saying waiting for device.

Thanks.
This will be very useful for me in the future thanks i saved a txt file of it on my pc

Yo
I just beat all the methods hook at otg with a keyboard and i hit ctrl alt del and it rebooted to rom outta team win boot loop, first i got thru google lockthat everome said was impossible after they fixed the otg method now this ntb for a new guy eh!! it was probaly jus del that did it althugh i did button mash a lil, when i hit ctrl alt del tho is when it rebooted, im amazed ahaha

Danny1091 said:
so i fixed my drivers problem and now when i get on to step 5 i go into fastboot(boot loader) but it keeps saying waiting for device.
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I have the same issue is there a fix?

Epicfin123 said:
I recently Updated To CM12 and had alot of apps on my kindle so i decided to factory reset it but now when ever i boot up my kindle it boots straight to TWRP but never loads it just keeps flashing on the TWRP boot screen im not sure if i can connect my device to my computer i think it may be because i need the drivers not sure next time i get a hold of the kindle ill try. When i plug the kindle in i hear the windows noise that happens every time u plug something in also i have an option to eject it from my tray but i cant view the files.
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I am having the EXACT same problem as you but its not connecting to pc even though the drivers are installed help please:crying:

Same.
brianrox1233 said:
I am having the EXACT same problem as you but its not connecting to pc even though the drivers are installed help please:crying:
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Me too. HELP!!! :crying::crying::crying:

Guys! It's stuck on teamwin screen!
It's so disheartening to see this lay waste. Please someone please help me!

Fire HD tablet stuck in boot loop after CM11 install attempt. Can access fastboot

Hi,
I am trying to get CM11 on my Fire HD tablet (Tate). I started following the tutorial (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_tate) .
I went through all of the parts in step three but it says "If all has gone well, then your device should now be in recovery." My device does not go into recovery. The following step is an ADB push but that is not possible because I am still in the fastboot window.
A reboot brings me into an infinite boot loop which says Kindle Fire.
Any ideas what I should do? For the record, I think I had version 7.4.3
EDIT: I have the factory cable which allows me to get into Fastboot

Might be able to help.
i have 2 ideas that might work.
idea 1 will only work if you can see the blue kindle logo.
1) turn off device then turn back on (Reboot it xD)
2)When on the yellow logo hold the power up button (The one furthest away from the power button)
3)let go of it until the blue logo comes on
4)You should be in recovery now
if you are in recovery then just flash stock cm11
idea 2
1)Download this https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B4lZEJI5lYeMb1g5bW9tQW00LUE&export=download
2)go back into fastboot
3)Then open SRtoold.bat
4)select option 1
5)When that is done select option 4
6)Reboot device then it should boot up back into stock and you could try to flash cm11 again
Make sure you select option 4 after option 1 i did not do it (there was no tutorial on how to fix the problem i had so i did not know that i had to do it until i broke my kindle) if you don't you will stay in a boot loop i can not fix it because i do not have a way to get back into fastboot if you could send me a link to where you bought the factory cable that would be nice unless you made it yourself or you used adb to get into fastboot if so then unfortunately you need to buy a fastboot cable but i am unsure on which one to buy.
Edit: Just read the bottom of your post you do have a fastboot cable so you are fine.

Danny101 said:
i have 2 ideas that might work.
idea 1 will only work if you can see the blue kindle logo.
1) turn off device then turn back on (Reboot it xD)
2)When on the yellow logo hold the power up button (The one furthest away from the power button)
3)let go of it until the blue logo comes on
4)You should be in recovery now
if you are in recovery then just flash stock cm11
idea 2
1)Download this https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B4lZEJI5lYeMb1g5bW9tQW00LUE&export=download
2)go back into fastboot
3)Then open SRtoold.bat
4)select option 1
5)When that is done select option 4
6)Reboot device then it should boot up back into stock and you could try to flash cm11 again
Make sure you select option 4 after option 1 i did not do it (there was no tutorial on how to fix the problem i had so i did not know that i had to do it until i broke my kindle) if you don't you will stay in a boot loop i can not fix it because i do not have a way to get back into fastboot if you could send me a link to where you bought the factory cable that would be nice unless you made it yourself or you used adb to get into fastboot if so then unfortunately you need to buy a fastboot cable but i am unsure on which one to buy.
Edit: Just read the bottom of your post you do have a fastboot cable so you are fine.
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Thanks for the info. I wont have the tablet with me for a couple of days but I'll try it as soon as I can. I was starting to lose hope that anyone would answer.

Danny101 said:
i have 2 ideas that might work.
idea 1 will only work if you can see the blue kindle logo.
1) turn off device then turn back on (Reboot it xD)
2)When on the yellow logo hold the power up button (The one furthest away from the power button)
3)let go of it until the blue logo comes on
4)You should be in recovery now
if you are in recovery then just flash stock cm11
idea 2
1)Download this https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B4lZEJI5lYeMb1g5bW9tQW00LUE&export=download
2)go back into fastboot
3)Then open SRtoold.bat
4)select option 1
5)When that is done select option 4
6)Reboot device then it should boot up back into stock and you could try to flash cm11 again
Make sure you select option 4 after option 1 i did not do it (there was no tutorial on how to fix the problem i had so i did not know that i had to do it until i broke my kindle) if you don't you will stay in a boot loop i can not fix it because i do not have a way to get back into fastboot if you could send me a link to where you bought the factory cable that would be nice unless you made it yourself or you used adb to get into fastboot if so then unfortunately you need to buy a fastboot cable but i am unsure on which one to buy.
Edit: Just read the bottom of your post you do have a fastboot cable so you are fine.
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Hey,
I just got the tablet back and have successfully set up the kindle stock firmware thanks to your post.
I didn't notice your question about the cable, bought it on amazon, link below:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYVEM1I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
Are you in the US?

pt80chip said:
Hey,
I just got the tablet back and have successfully set up the kindle stock firmware thanks to your post.
I didn't notice your question about the cable, bought it on amazon, link below:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYVEM1I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
Are you in the US?
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Nice to know that this helped someone and i already bought a fastboot cable but thanks for the link anyways.

Danny101 said:
Nice to know that this helped someone and i already bought a fastboot cable but thanks for the link anyways.
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OK. I actually was able to put FireOS back on it but I am having trouble putting CM on it. I downgraded to 7.2.1 but that's as far as I got last night.
I'll try again tonight if I have some time.
Thanks again!

pt80chip said:
OK. I actually was able to put FireOS back on it but I am having trouble putting CM on it. I downgraded to 7.2.1 but that's as far as I got last night.
I'll try again tonight if I have some time.
Thanks again!
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sorry for late reply but if you haven't fixed it by now then sometimes if you wait and leave your device on it will upgrade to the latest FireOs then after you can get TWRP again and CM.
Edit: I don't think there is any way of getting TWRP without upgrading because i think the whole reason you go into a bootloop was because TWRP does not support That Version Of FireOS

Danny101 said:
sorry for late reply but if you haven't fixed it by now then sometimes if you wait and leave your device on it will upgrade to the latest FireOs then after you can get TWRP again and CM.
Edit: I don't think there is any way of getting TWRP without upgrading because i think the whole reason you go into a bootloop was because TWRP does not support That Version Of FireOS
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I haven't tried since. Do you know which files I need to download to work with the latest version? I did a lot of reading and trying and in the end I gave up because I didn't seem to get compatible downloads.
Thanks

pt80chip said:
I haven't tried since. Do you know which files I need to download to work with the latest version? I did a lot of reading and trying and in the end I gave up because I didn't seem to get compatible downloads.
Thanks
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https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B4lZEJI5lYeMb1g5bW9tQW00LUE&export=download
Download that then open it up then whilst connected to ur pc and in fastboot type 2 then after that is done type 3 then 4 reboot the device and with in a couple of your kindle will start acting weird just restart it and it should be the latest Kindle Version There is no way of telling how long it will take to download i would wait until the kindle acts weird or after an hour reboot after its rebooted ur kindle will keep rebooting for a while (Maybe once)

I'm very glad to find this fresh thread! So I'm having pretty much the same problem. I have a Kindle Fire HD 7" (tate). It has never been rooted. Recently, I tried booting it after the battery ran very low, and it quit booting properly, instead it's doing the infinite logo "bootloop".
Fortunately, having a fair bit of Android experience, I own a Fastboot cable! So, I do have fastboot access, but no adb access.
Thus, I tried using fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000, as well as various versions of KFHD_SRTv1.x.x. (and various combinations of 7.2.1, 7.3.5, and 7.4.9 stock firmwares) (I'm unsure what version of firmwares was originally running.) Unfortunately, nothing has worked.
Is it possible that Amazon has blocked the ability to unbrick the bootloader, or that I need some other firmware version? I'm fine with recovering using custom firmware/recovery, but without ABD access, it seems my options are limited. Any advice?

It sounds like you're battery is too low to get a full boot. You may want to leave it on the charger overnight

TWRP 3.0...

Well. when twrp 3.0 comes for this device how do i upgrade to it?

Pix12 said:
Well. when twrp 3.0 comes for this device how do i upgrade to it?
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First off (and most importantly), do not download builds from the TWRP website. This device (tate) isn't officially supported, and it's highly likely that an incompatible build will brick the kindle.
That being said, a TWRP 3.0 port isn't completely impossible. I'll see what I can do in a couple days once I have access to a working build computer.
As for upgrading TWRP, there should be a recovery .zip that you can flash directly in TWRP. If there isn't one, there will more than likely be a recovery image that you can flash via fastboot (or even via TWRP itself, in recent versions!).

monster1612 said:
First off (and most importantly), do not download builds from the TWRP website. This device (tate) isn't officially supported, and it's highly likely that an incompatible build will brick the kindle.
That being said, a TWRP 3.0 port isn't completely impossible. I'll see what I can do in a couple days once I have access to a working build computer.
As for upgrading TWRP, there should be a recovery .zip that you can flash directly in TWRP. If there isn't one, there will more than likely be a recovery image that you can flash via fastboot (or even via TWRP itself, in recent versions!).
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Okay. I know that. It has been recently released. Well let's see what happens...

2.8.7.0 is perfect, there is no real reason to improve to version 3.0.
But, yes I want twrp 3.0 for Tate, because why not?

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alexander_32 said:
2.8.7.0 is perfect, there is no real reason to improve to version 3.0.
But, yes I want twrp 3.0 for Tate, because why not?
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Hi,
I did try to update to version 3.0 with flashify but...for some reason, it didn't work, and now my tablet don't boot, it is stuck on kindle fire logo and flash every 5 seconds.
Any idea what to do? (my pc don't react at all when i plug the tablet with the usb cable)
thanks

Al3xi$ said:
Hi,
I did try to update to version 3.0 with flashify but...for some reason, it didn't work, and now my tablet don't boot, it is stuck on kindle fire logo and flash every 5 seconds.
Any idea what to do? (my pc don't react at all when i plug the tablet with the usb cable)
thanks
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You're going to need a fastboot cable (or make one). I just had the same bootloop, but for a different reason. I found a fastboot cable on ebay for about $4. Totally worth it. Once you get into fastboot, you can push the boot.img for your rom and get back to where you were.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/271276553980?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

fastboot cable
Are you sure this would help?
What do I have to do with the cable when i get it?
Thanks for your answer

Al3xi$ said:
Are you sure this would help?
What do I have to do with the cable when i get it?
Thanks for your answer
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Here's how @r3t3ch helped me. It may get you moving in the right direction. Just substitute the CM13 for whatever rom you are currently running.
""The command "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" will wait until fastboot sees your device; using "fastboot -i 0x1949 devices" will also tell you if it sees anything, but exits immediately without waiting. If windows shows the device as "Tate" under unrecognized devices in device manager and you know fastboot is already installed, do right click>update driver>browse computer>let me pick>android composite interface. Since you know you soft bricked by flashing supersu, once you get the cable and fastboot mode working, you just have to extract the boot.img file from the cm13 zip and flash it using "fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot.img" then "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot oem recovery" then power cycle the device. I recommend waiting for the cable since making one is a PITA especially if your donor cable is cheap and doesn't have easy to access pin outs.""

He'll definitely need a fastboot cable, but those instructions are to reflash boot. If he tried flashing an incompatible twrp to recovery, he'll want to do what I mentioned here. Followed by "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot oem recovery" and power cycle he should end up in twrp and be able to recover anything from there.

r3t3ch said:
He'll definitely need a fastboot cable, but those instructions are to reflash boot. If he tried flashing an incompatible twrp to recovery, he'll want to do what I mentioned here. Followed by "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot oem recovery" and power cycle he should end up in twrp and be able to recover anything from there.
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You da man!

Stuck in Fastboot

Ok..so here's the situation. I was going to install a new ROM ( my son got a new phone a iphone ) but any ways. As I was in TWRP i did everything we all normally do but the phone died mid flashing GAPPS. when i went to pulg the phone to the charger and restart the phone i see that it started to boot up the it jumped straight to FASTBOOT and it's stuck. I can toggle through fastboot but that is it. when i go to restart it will show the boot animation but then goes to fast boot. it wont go to TWRP nothing. I've combed XDA and found the multi tool but don't think that is working or i might be using it wrong. the computer doesn't recognize the phone. im trying to get this phone back up and going and give to my daughter . any help is greatly appreciated. thank you in advacne.

Here's what I'm talking about just in case someone asks

Try installing a stock factory image from fastboot.

runekock said:
Try installing a stock factory image from fastboot.
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How...I can't get my computer to recognize the phone... When I plug it in it doesn't read it...I should have the drivers already installed...adb push right.... I'll search for the command to see if it finds the phone

adb never works in fastboot mode. You'll have to use the fastboot command.
On the PC, try
fastboot devices
to see whether the phone is available. If not, check your drivers - I believe that fastboot uses a different USB driver.
With fastboot, you can't install zip-files, only image files. So download the stock factory image, not the OTA.

runekock said:
adb never works in fastboot mode. You'll have to use the fastboot command.
On the PC, try
fastboot devices
to see whether the phone is available. If not, check your drivers - I believe that fastboot uses a different USB driver.
With fastboot, you can't install zip-files, only image files. So download the stock factory image, not the OTA.
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Thanks for the heads up I'll definitely be trying this and I'll give you an update soon