my kindle fire hd is caught in a bootloop with the only options being to reboot it or reset it to factory defaults. neither fixes it.
please help, it'd be greatly appreciated!
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my kindle fire hd is caught in a bootloop with the only options being to reboot it or reset it to factory defaults. neither fixes it.
please help, it'd be greatly appreciated!
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I'm not sure really how to help, but if you can describe the last thing you were doing prior that will help people diagnose it. Were you rooted? Or trying to root? Did you try to modify any system files?
I have the same problem. I was rooted. I was trying to copy the vendor apk into system/ app folder. I think I accidently made copy of app folder, it said app copy then froze. I clicked system restore. did nothing.
Are you able to reach the system with adb shell at all? or not? If not, I think you are stuck sending it back to Amazon for repair/replacement. If you can, you should be able to use the same method you used to root to get /system RW again, and try to fix it up.
I don't know how to use ADB. I used the one click root method. My computer isn't recognizing the device when plugged in. Is there a step by step guide on how to fix it or will it be possible in the future?
If its not recognized, then its unlikely that adb will work. If I had a bricked device though...I would start reading and trying to get that working. If you really don't feel confident in messing around and trying to fix it, call Amazon and ask them to send you a new one.
neut401 said:
my kindle fire hd is caught in a bootloop with the only options being to reboot it or reset it to factory defaults. neither fixes it.
please help, it'd be greatly appreciated!
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what do you do so that KFTT state in bootloop?
can you take screenshot? or take a picture?
I am having the same problem.
any luck fixing it?
Hi, I am in the same situation. Here in Spain we have the KFHD since 4 days ago.
I rooted it correctly via ADB. I installed google play and installed several app's apparently without difficulties. The issue came after putting the Go luncher HD apk on system\app. After that I rebooted the device and appeared the two luncher options. So everything ok. I was moving around my new luncher and everything was ok, but suddenly the device rebooted and I had the same issue here explained. Bootloop and no factory default possible. Of course just rebooting didn't solve it. I have to say that the last thing I was doing before the sudden reboot was modifying permissions from SU. Maybe it's related, so don't touch anything from there. ADB was not working any more so very few things to try...
Amazon accepted a replacement (I just said what happened but not why) and now I'm waiting a new one.
Hope this can help.
Regards,
If you're willing to do a little work, you can try this recovery method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254. Personally, I would just send in the device to be replaced, and not tell them the exact circumstances of how the problem happened. Amazon's generally pretty good about returns and replacements while you're still within warranty.
I shouldn't have restored factory defaults
I am in the same issue
The main mistake I made was selecting "Reset to Factory Defaults"
This automatically turns off the debug mode and with it stopped any communication between my PC and the Kindle Fire HD 7". Even the Factory cable I bought for £3.19 didn't help. The driver shows like it is installed correctly and my Kindle shows Fastboot on the screen when connected, but there is no communication.
I only got it for Christmas and I've goosed it. I am now hoping Amazon will be sympathetic and believe that it just started looping itself without me modding it.
When you reach the fastboot screen unplug factory cable and insert the usb that came with it. Then check your drivers to make sure they are Installed properly. Then use system Img restore tool to restore, follow directions exactly
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Hello All! I was messing around with App Quarantine and ended up bricking my KFHD (not sure what I did because I was still messing around with it.) My KFHD is rooted but I didn't install TWRP or any type of recovery program. Is there any way for me to unbrick this or am I stuck with a fancy paper weight?
Ichigo said:
You guys should check the 1st gen. Kindle Fire Forums for similar problems and solutions.
Android>iOS... Android FTW!
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Lord NO! Any Kindle with the letters HD after Fire have nothing in common. Anything run to access the system or modify it will guarantee a permanent brick with NO WAY OUT.
[email protected]@dog said:
Lord NO! Any Kindle with the letters HD after Fire have nothing in common. Anything run to access the system or modify it will guarantee a permanent brick with NO WAY OUT.
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Technically, the factory cable will still work, even if there are ways to know that you shouldn't do some things (like number 4 in the thread in my signature).
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Way to bump an old thread.
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It was sort of a failed attempt, so what the heck.
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Alright from the get go. I am running 10.3.1. I rooted using a tutorial from this site, it was rather easy. It only took me like 25 minutes and then to add the Play store, another 25. I had it running perfectly fine with GO launcher and it was the way i liked it till I saw NEXT launcher and I wanted that instead. I had GO still running and being a noob I thought if I installed NEXT launcher that it would be able to be set by default when I was asked and that would be it. From what I can tell they were fighting for the kindle's affection and it was at a constant refresh directly after the install. I then soft reset it and I'm stuck at a kindle fire screen. The animation is very fast, with no delay between ending and beginning again. I tried today using the KFU to no avail. I also tried to reinstall the drivers, nada. my computer in device manager does read it, "other devices" Kindle" Uppercase "K". I've uninstalled and reinstalled. I cannot get the SDK to work on my computer. Even with the correct environment setup, nothing. I've viewed plenty of other fixes, none help my situation, not because I don't think they do, but because I've tried. When I KFU I get a Waiting for Device, nothing further happens (40 minute waiting period). I tried to Recovery boot and I tried to push TWRP, nothing. I'm at a loss. To be clear idk what fastboot is and I don't know how to "code" anything so anything help in detail, would be awesome, you guy are a great community and I wouldn't dream going any where else for expertise. Thanks for any help. Btw AMA and I'll try and best accommodate so I can fix this
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Alright from the get go. I am running 10.3.1. I rooted using a tutorial from this site, it was rather easy. It only took me like 25 minutes and then to add the Play store, another 25. I had it running perfectly fine with GO launcher and it was the way i liked it till I saw NEXT launcher and I wanted that instead. I had GO still running and being a noob I thought if I installed NEXT launcher that it would be able to be set by default when I was asked and that would be it. From what I can tell they were fighting for the kindle's affection and it was at a constant refresh directly after the install. I then soft reset it and I'm stuck at a kindle fire screen. The animation is very fast, with no delay between ending and beginning again. I tried today using the KFU to no avail. I also tried to reinstall the drivers, nada. my computer in device manager does read it, "other devices" Kindle" Uppercase "K". I've uninstalled and reinstalled. I cannot get the SDK to work on my computer. Even with the correct environment setup, nothing. I've viewed plenty of other fixes, none help my situation, not because I don't think they do, but because I've tried. When I KFU I get a Waiting for Device, nothing further happens (40 minute waiting period). I tried to Recovery boot and I tried to push TWRP, nothing. I'm at a loss. To be clear idk what fastboot is and I don't know how to "code" anything so anything help in detail, would be awesome, you guy are a great community and I wouldn't dream going any where else for expertise. Thanks for any help. Btw AMA and I'll try and best accommodate so I can fix this
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Please post in the correct forum.
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Please post in the correct forum.
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Which would be...Could you link me Sir/Ma'am?
rekindle said:
Which would be...Could you link me Sir/Ma'am?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2097. You said your device runs 10.3.1. The 7" KFHD runs 7.3.1 and the 8.9" runs 8.3.1, only the KF2 runs 10.3.1.
I have a 7" kindle fire HD. When I first got it I rooted it with QemuRoot. I wasn't too worried about doing much, I just added halo launcher and the play store. Everything was good until the launcher quit working. To make a long story short, I had lost root and got it back via Bin4ry. Once again, was lazy and just installed the launcher and went about life.
I lost root again, restored it with Bin4ry and disable updates using KFFA. The launcher works, but I can't get it to be the home button default and there is a lot of junk on there from when I had a freetime membership for my kid.
I would like to reset the device to factory and start over, what do I need to do? Looking at KFFA options 3,4 or 22 look like they would apply, I just wanted to find out what is the preferred method to accomplish this without screwing anything up.
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I have a 7" kindle fire HD. When I first got it I rooted it with QemuRoot. I wasn't too worried about doing much, I just added halo launcher and the play store. Everything was good until the launcher quit working. To make a long story short, I had lost root and got it back via Bin4ry. Once again, was lazy and just installed the launcher and went about life.
I lost root again, restored it with Bin4ry and disable updates using KFFA. The launcher works, but I can't get it to be the home button default and there is a lot of junk on there from when I had a freetime membership for my kid.
I would like to reset the device to factory and start over, what do I need to do? Looking at KFFA options 3,4 or 22 look like they would apply, I just wanted to find out what is the preferred method to accomplish this without screwing anything up.
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Either 3 or 4 will work. If you don't remove OTA updates, the Kindle will get an updated pushed onto it and your root will break every time when the Kindle updates. So make sure to remove OTA updates using KFFA as well.
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Either 3 or 4 will work. If you don't remove OTA updates, the Kindle will get an updated pushed onto it and your root will break every time when the Kindle updates. So make sure to remove OTA updates using KFFA as well.
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So I ended up using option 4 and a factory cable, for some reason it would not boot into fast mode via regular usb cable in KFFF. When it got done rebooting, I got a message asking if I wanted to use kindle or holo launcher (which I had previously installed).
That bit confused my, i thought that it would also have been deleted during the restore process?!!? Holo launcher & locker are installed and appears fully functional. Like i said before I would like to get this back to factory and start over. Superuser is on there also, did I forget a step or is there something additional that I need to do? I do not see any other apps other than what it came with.
It did take me to the set up process like on a new kindle.
Sounds like all it did was wipe the data folder. It has to go into fastboot to restore it to stock, if it doesn't want to do it during the process in kffa you can always use a mobile terminal on the kindle itself and type
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su -c "reboot bootloader"
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So I ended up using option 4 and a factory cable, for some reason it would not boot into fast mode via regular usb cable in KFFF. When it got done rebooting, I got a message asking if I wanted to use kindle or holo launcher (which I had previously installed).
That bit confused my, i thought that it would also have been deleted during the restore process?!!? Holo launcher & locker are installed and appears fully functional. Like i said before I would like to get this back to factory and start over. Superuser is on there also, did I forget a step or is there something additional that I need to do? I do not see any other apps other than what it came with.
It did take me to the set up process like on a new kindle.
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Did you use KFFA with a factory cord or a fastboot? When using KFFA, it is best to use a fastboot cord. Booting it into fastboot from USB can be done but I found it did not happen as often using KFFA. You can also use this tool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 and he has a video at the bottom of this page http://androidcowboy.com/2013/06/how-to-return-kindle-fire-hd-to-stock/
You can also try your steps again and try number 3.
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Sounds like all it did was wipe the data folder. It has to go into fastboot to restore it to stock, if it doesn't want to do it during the process in kffa you can always use a mobile terminal on the kindle itself and type
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su -c "reboot bootloader"
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It was in fastboot, I used a factory cable to do so before I started KFFA. The screen said "fastboot kindle" or something to that effect.
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Did you use KFFA with a factory cord or a fastboot? When using KFFA, it is best to use a fastboot cord. Booting it into fastboot from USB can be done but I found it did not happen as often using KFFA. You can also use this tool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 and he has a video at the bottom of this page http://androidcowboy.com/2013/06/how-to-return-kindle-fire-hd-to-stock/
You can also try your steps again and try number 3.
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That was my thought, to try it again, I just like to get other thoughts and opinions from those who are much more knowledgeable about andoid operating systems than myself. I will try another wipe tomorrow (option 3) and see if it has the desired effect.
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Did you use KFFA with a factory cord or a fastboot? When using KFFA, it is best to use a fastboot cord. Booting it into fastboot from USB can be done but I found it did not happen as often using KFFA. You can also use this tool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 and he has a video at the bottom of this page http://androidcowboy.com/2013/06/how-to-return-kindle-fire-hd-to-stock/
You can also try your steps again and try number 3.
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I tried option 3 twice with the same results. I am downloading KFHD and will give that a go tomorrow.
Zuggel said:
I tried option 3 twice with the same results. I am downloading KFHD and will give that a go tomorrow.
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KFHD?
LinearEquation said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 and he has a video at the bottom of this page http://androidcowboy.com/2013/06/how-to-return-kindle-fire-hd-to-stock/
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KFHD?
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The link you gave me, that was the file name for the tool.
Zuggel said:
The link you gave me, that was the file name for the tool.
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Oh gotcha. Yea, that's a System.img Restore Tool. Same idea as KFFA but a different method.
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KFHD?
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Correct.
Zuggel said:
I tried option 3 twice with the same results. I am downloading KFHD and will give that a go tomorrow.
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I tried to run the script myself and see exactly what you are talking about. I left a comment in Chris's thread. I'm sure he will give us the skinny on it.
Zuggel said:
I have a 7" kindle fire HD. When I first got it I rooted it with QemuRoot. I wasn't too worried about doing much, I just added halo launcher and the play store. Everything was good until the launcher quit working. To make a long story short, I had lost root and got it back via Bin4ry. Once again, was lazy and just installed the launcher and went about life.
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OK, so here is how I worked it tonight. KFFA is a great utility but something hiccuped today. So here is the work around I just did.
First thing is root is needed for the restore utility to work. So root using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351201
Now you can restore to 7.2.3 and root (all one process) using KFHD System.img Restore. Choose the "KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0- 7.2.3 (separate option for restoring factory recovery)" download here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 This will root your tablet and give you a couple Gapps and Play Store.
Then use KFFA to "Disable Amazon OTA updates." Make sure to look for a Super User request right after you click to proceed so the process suceeds.
Now you can proceed with using the installed Play Store or installing a 2nd bootloadr/custom rom
This is the process that worked for me. Make sure you give the restore tool plenty of time to work. It can be done by booting your KFHD into fastboot by using fastboot commands or a factory cable. Here is a video concerning the restore tool listed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-8lTMLCGfE
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KFHD?
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LinearEquation said:
OK, so here is how I worked it tonight. KFFA is a great utility but something hiccuped today. So here is the work around I just did.
First thing is root is needed for the restore utility to work. So root using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351201
Now you can restore to 7.2.3 and root (all one process) using KFHD System.img Restore. Choose the "KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0- 7.2.3 (separate option for restoring factory recovery)" download here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 This will root your tablet and give you a couple Gapps and Play Store.
Then use KFFA to "Disable Amazon OTA updates." Make sure to look for a Super User request right after you click to proceed so the process suceeds.
Now you can proceed with using the installed Play Store or installing a 2nd bootloadr/custom rom
This is the process that worked for me. Make sure you give the restore tool plenty of time to work. It can be done by booting your KFHD into fastboot by using fastboot commands or a factory cable. Here is a video concerning the restore tool listed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-8lTMLCGfE
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I didn't need to root, I have a factory cable (assuming that was why I needed root to get into fastboot?!?). I tried KFHD_SRT_v1.3.5- 7.3.0 and it worked fine, except for some reason I could not turn on wireless. I am trying it again to see if it works out better for me. If not, I will try version 1.3.0
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I didn't need to root, I have a factory cable (assuming that was why I needed root to get into fastboot?!?). I tried KFHD_SRT_v1.3.5- 7.3.0 and it worked fine, except for some reason I could not turn on wireless. I am trying it again to see if it works out better for me. If not, I will try version 1.3.0
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You need root to use the restore tool, not get into fastboot, like I stated. If you are not rooted, you can not use the restore tool listed. Use the USB cord to root and the fastboot cord to restore. The fastboot cord to restore to 7.2.3 so you have a matching boot.IMG. Then when flashing a 2nd bootloader and custom rom, you will most likely not bootloop or get a red screen.
I don't mind helping but you should read the help I offer before disregarding. I never BS anyone one here. I really suggest you read some topics on this or you might end up with a paper weight.
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LinearEquation said:
You need root to use the restore tool, not get into fastboot, like I stated. If you are not rooted, you can not use the restore tool listed. Use the USB cord to root and the fastboot cord to restore to 7.2.3 so you have a matching boot.IMG. Then when flashing a 2nd bootloader and custom rom, you will most likely not bootloop or get a red screen.
I don't mind helping but you should read the help I offer before disregarding. Or at least research some threads on here. I never BS anyone one. I really suggest you read some topics on this or you might end up with a paper weight.
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Sent from my Kindle Fire HD 7 running 4.3 Paranoid Android using xda app-developers app
LinearEquation said:
You need root to use the restore tool, not get into fastboot, like I stated. If you are not rooted, you can not use the restore tool listed. Use the USB cord to root and the fastboot cord to restore. The fastboot cord to restore to 7.2.3 so you have a matching boot.IMG. Then when flashing a 2nd bootloader and custom rom, you will most likely not bootloop or get a red screen.
I don't mind helping but you should read the help I offer before disregarding. I never BS anyone one here. I really suggest you read some topics on this or you might end up with a paper weight.
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When I restored using KFHD, the image was already rooted, or so the title stated. When I replied I had already done what i replied about before I read your suggested route. It's still not right, so I am following your route and hoping the kids sleep long enough for me to finish it in one sitting!!
LinearEquation said:
OK, so here is how I worked it tonight. KFFA is a great utility but something hiccuped today. So here is the work around I just did.
First thing is root is needed for the restore utility to work. So root using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2351201
Now you can restore to 7.2.3 and root (all one process) using KFHD System.img Restore. Choose the "KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0- 7.2.3 (separate option for restoring factory recovery)" download here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 This will root your tablet and give you a couple Gapps and Play Store.
Then use KFFA to "Disable Amazon OTA updates." Make sure to look for a Super User request right after you click to proceed so the process suceeds.
Now you can proceed with using the installed Play Store or installing a 2nd bootloadr/custom rom
This is the process that worked for me. Make sure you give the restore tool plenty of time to work. It can be done by booting your KFHD into fastboot by using fastboot commands or a factory cable. Here is a video concerning the restore tool listed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-8lTMLCGfE
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When I used Bin4ry, it added a second version of superuser to it (not sure if that is important or not), then I chose option 1 (Restore factory rooted with SuperSU) in KFHD. I now have a red triangle asking me to reboot or reset..
I ran option 1 with KFHD 1.3.5, back to working at least, only one version of superuser and the wireless is working. So far so good, and almost out of time right now.
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When I used Bin4ry, it added a second version of superuser to it (not sure if that is important or not), then I chose option 1 (Restore factory rooted with SuperSU) in KFHD. I now have a red triangle asking me to reboot or reset..
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You did something wrong. Your lucky you only got a red triangle and not a red screen. You need to restore again. When you are done, before exiting, clear the CASHE and data (think this is option 3 but confirm). You should already have root so use KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0- 7.2.3 (separate option for restoring factory recovery.)
Always make sure ADB and allowing apps from unknown sources is turned on on your tablet. I always turn my tablet to never sleep or an hour so it stays away and turn the brightness up on the screen when modding. Every tool you use, reconfirm the settings are the same.
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You did something wrong. Your lucky you only got a red triangle and not a red screen. You need to restore again. When you are done, before exiting, clear the CASHE and data (think this is option 3 but confirm). You should already have root so use KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0- 7.2.3 (separate option for restoring factory recovery.)
Always make sure ADB and allowing apps from unknown sources is turned on on your tablet. I always turn my tablet to never sleep or an hour so it stays away and turn the brightness up on the screen when modding. Every tool you use, reconfirm the settings are the same.
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It seems to be working great now. Updates disable, holo launcher installed and no more freeze ups (part of why I wanted to redo it). Thank you very much LinearEquation for your help once again. Now my 2 year old can go back to watching youtube and learning educational gem like saying WTF over and over (yes, mom loved that one..of course it was my fault).
Another reason why I wanted to restore it was that I had a freetime membership for a while, a ton of apps and books were downloaded but when the membership was canceled the apps remained it just said "you don't own this" when you tried to use it...very frustrating to a young kid.
So I got the Red Triangle, and I can choose reboot your kindle (which doesn't solve any problem) and Reset to Factory Defaults. Is there any way I can access my kindle folders from the computer. I have some important documents which I don't want to loose
Nope, but that won't matter, because you probably just need to reflash the system partition to fix whatever you did. What exactly did you do before this happened?
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Actually I did nothing. The only thing I noticed is that it was low in space for some while. Out of sudden it froze, I closed the tablet and then that message showed. So what do you recommend? Do you have a link with the recommended step. You say I might be able to save my personal data?
I tried one time to root... half year ago. But I gave up, I had a bad tutorial... I don't think I made changes to the system.
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Actually I did nothing. The only thing I noticed is that it was low in space for some while. Out of sudden it froze, I closed the tablet and then that message showed. So what do you recommend? Do you have a link with the recommended step. You say I might be able to save my personal data?
I tried one time to root... half year ago. But I gave up, I had a bad tutorial... I don't think I made changes to the system.
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A red triangle is just a soft brick. This should be a simple enough fix in regards to what can happen. A red triangle means that the Kindle is, for one reason or another, not booting into the software.
You will need to make or buy a factory fastboot cable so you can access the bootloader. This is the only thing you can do at this point. When you get that cable follow these instructions/tutorials
First you need to restore using KFHD System.img Restore Tool located http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 This will have you restored with root access.
That root will break when Amazon does an OTA update unless you use Kindle Fire FirstAid to "remove OTA updates." You can go ahead and use it to install Goggle Apps/ Play Store as well. Find that here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Then you can install a 2nd bootloader and TWRP if you want. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848 are both a way. One flashes and one uses ADB commands to pus/pull.
Then slap a ROM on that bad boy. Most of them are found after one of the tutorials listed. About 2/3rds down through the tutorial. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
If you get stuck in TWRP without a ROM or a bootloop then use Stunts fix to get a ROM pushed onto TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459498
Here is a great help thread where the 2nd bootloader and TWRP write ups are simplified a bit. I recommend a read of that too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347170
Ok, so I'm a noob when it comes to this stuff, but I have managed to root my Kindle Fire HD 7" and I installed the Google play store, so I was happy thus far. Yesterday I lost root and couldn't figure out why. Today I noticed that my Kindle had done an update from 7.4.6 to 7.4.8 and I'm wondering if this is why I lost root? If so, how can I fix this to get my Kindle back into root? Like I said, I'm a noob and don't want to screw up my Kindle messing around with stuff when I don't have a clue. Any advice would be of great help, thanks in advance.
Oh yeah, I should add this information: I get this pop up from Superuser, "There is no SU binary installed and Superuser can not install it. This is a problem"
Yea when it updates it clears the system partition where the su binary is stored, you need to reroot it. Never heard of a 7.4.8 update, but if it is a new one and you can reroot it then you can just downgrade it with kindle fire first aid by sticking it into fastboot with a simple "adb reboot bootloader", think kffa will do it for you though.
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stunts513 said:
Yea when it updates it clears the system partition where the su binary is stored, you need to reroot it. Never heard of a 7.4.8 update, but if it is a new one and you can reroot it then you can just downgrade it with kindle fire first aid by sticking it into fastboot with a simple "adb reboot bootloader", think kffa will do it for you though.
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" Never heard of a 7.4.8 update, but if it is a new one and you can reroot it " Hmmmm, the way you worded that makes me feel like I might be stepping into uncharted territory if I try to root it again and I don't like the thought of that. I'll think about it and maybe give it a try tomorrow after I get some sleep and my head is clear. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it.
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" Never heard of a 7.4.8 update, but if it is a new one and you can reroot it " Hmmmm, the way you worded that makes me feel like I might be stepping into uncharted territory if I try to root it again and I don't like the thought of that. I'll think about it and maybe give it a try tomorrow after I get some sleep and my head is clear. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it.
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I had the same problem starting yesterday. My Kindle upgraded to 7.4.8 and any app requiring root stopped working, namely Google Play Store, SuperUser, ... I used KFFirstAide to re-root the Kindle and all is working so far.
blackeyeX2 said:
I had the same problem starting yesterday. My Kindle upgraded to 7.4.8 and any app requiring root stopped working, namely Google Play Store, SuperUser, ... I used KFFirstAide to re-root the Kindle and all is working so far.
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:good: Awesome, thanks for passing that on to me, I'm going to give it a go and see what happens. I'll post a status update later today after I've had a chance to thoroughly test it.
:victory: Well I got it to root again and reinstalled google play with no issues to report, all went well. So is there a way to stop Amazon from updating my Kindle in the future? Now, the next task is to get a second boot loader on it, although I don't have a fastboot cable, so I'm kinda chicken, hahaha. But I'm feeling confident now, so maybe I'll give it a shot tonight. Wish me luck... A big thanks for the help, I guess I just needed some reassurance on re-rooting the thing and I'm happy.
Just make sure you downgrade the bootloader first, if you don't use the fireflash method then I recommend making sure to check the md5sum of the bootloader before downgrading it so you don't end up with a paperweight.
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I'm having this issue also. Same update, same loss of SU + Play store.
I can't get my kindle to root like before though. It says it was successful but my fire becomes extremely laggy, no icons appear, where the navigation swipe is there are slightly darker vertical lines and the only way I've fixed it is by factory restore.
How are you rerooting???
I can't remember how I rooted in the first place, I only remember that I had massive issues getting GP store on and used this KFFA which is what I'm now using to reroot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069329
Any suggestions would be massively appreciated
kindle fire hd 7.4.8
same thing happen to me so I tried getting adb to work witch it didn't that well, so I downloaded the update .bin file from amazon and edited it useing winRAR just added SuperSU to /system/app then changed a few things in kindle first aid then used a fastboot cable to upload the custom update so my kindle is running v7.4.9 witch I changed it to because it didn't work any other way. i'll make a video
dEADwEIRD said:
I'm having this issue also. Same update, same loss of SU + Play store.
I can't get my kindle to root like before though. It says it was successful but my fire becomes extremely laggy, no icons appear, where the navigation swipe is there are slightly darker vertical lines and the only way I've fixed it is by factory restore.
How are you rerooting???
I can't remember how I rooted in the first place, I only remember that I had massive issues getting GP store on and used this KFFA which is what I'm now using to reroot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069329
Any suggestions would be massively appreciated
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I just followed the same steps as I did the first time I rooted it, I used KFFA. But this time around some of the actions described didn't happen, like Superuser didn't ask for permission as it did the first go around and a few other little things, but I just took it slow and easy and it came out working fine. Also I used KFFA to install GP, it also skipped a few actions, but I just have it a little extra time to do its thing and it works perfectly. I saw a fix for the laggy screen and icons issue somewhere, I think it's in KFFA? I would have to double check that when I get home to be certain.
stunts513 said:
Just make sure you downgrade the bootloader first, if you don't use the fireflash method then I recommend making sure to check the md5sum of the bootloader before downgrading it so you don't end up with a paperweight.
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Thanks for the heads up on that, I've held off on doing it until I have more time to research it. I like to feel somewhat comfortable going into it and not totally freaked out. Thanks again, you guys are great around here.
Sorted.
I rooted using The Bin4ry Method and using KFFA to bring all the other systems back on line.
is anyone having problems with ADB and fastboot on 7.4.8?
Because I tried rooting using KFFA that didn't work I kept getting errors so I tried using fastboot to flash the recovery using this code
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
I get "device not found" or when it dose work i get "failed to flash" (something like that) but i have the adb drivers installed would there be different ones for 7.4.8? When I type
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fastboot device
it finds the device it just dosn't work when I want to flash
and only half the adb commands work
You have to have it with a special parameter telling it what the kindles vendor id is so it should look like this...:
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fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.IMG
Try that.
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"... I used KFFirstAide to re-root the Kindle and all is working so far."
I tried using bin4ry's root, which is how I originally rooted my kindle, but it did not work.
I am pleased to say that KFFirstAide was able to restore root.
Thank you xda for pointing me in the right direction!
stunts513 said:
You have to have it with a special parameter telling it what the kindles vendor id is so it should look like this...:
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fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery.IMG
Try that.
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Thank you!!! i got root access by flashing with twrp recovery witch you can get more info at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848
on my other kindle i used Bin4ry root witch work but i had to turn off adb/usb debugging and turn it back on during the process because it wouldn't find the device if i didn't
you can download Bin4ry here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
gregcavaretta said:
on my other kindle i used Bin4ry root witch work but i had to turn off adb/usb debugging and turn it back on during the process because it wouldn't find the device if i didn't
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Thank's, KFFA not recovered and Bin4ry work only after turn off adb / usb debugging
Ciao dal Max
gregcavaretta said:
Thank you!!! i got root access by flashing with twrp recovery witch i downloaded at
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/79
on my other kindle i used Bin4ry root witch work but i had to turn off adb/usb debugging and turn it back on during the process because it wouldn't find the device if i didn't
you can download Bin4ry here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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wtf????? that was a twrp image for the kf1, that should have broken more than it fixed on a kfhd.
Holy ****!!! Your kindle works after flashing the recovery IMG that was for the kf1???
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wire55 said:
Holy ****!!! Your kindle works after flashing the recovery IMG that was for the kf1???
Sent from my Kindle Fire HD 7 running PAC-man
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wtf????? that was a twrp image for the kf1, that should have broken more than it fixed on a kfhd.
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I posted the Wrong link i'm truly sorry if you messed up your kindle fire
My wife made the mistake of buying a Kindle Fire HD 7 4th Gen off of Ebay for my daughter for Xmas. I made the mistake of not checking it before Xmas was actually here. When I start up the Kindle, it comes on and immediately goes to the Settings page. There is no way to get to the home screen, download/install new apps, or change profiles. It appears someone tried to root this device and jacked it up. There is a notification for SuperSU Installer saying 'Tap to install SuperSU and root your device'. When I click it, it says 'SuperSU's su binary is not present, this is a fatal error'.
I dont need this device rooted, right now it is just a paper weight. Does anyone know how to completely wipe it back to factory? I tried the restore to factory settings, but that didn't do anything. I tried the First Aide utility, but the tablet didn't appear to recognize it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Check for any updates to the device. If there are any, install them - this will hopefully reset /system, and then SuperSU shouldn't error out.
monster1612 said:
Check for any updates to the device. If there are any, install them - this will hopefully reset /system, and then SuperSU shouldn't error out.
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Thanks for the reply. There is an update, but it won't let me run it, it immediately fails. Our local Radio Shack says they may be able to fix it, otherwise it may end up as parts haha.
THExCHOSINxONE said:
Thanks for the reply. There is an update, but it won't let me run it, it immediately fails. Our local Radio Shack says they may be able to fix it, otherwise it may end up as parts haha.
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Are you able to plug the kindle into a PC and access its internal storage?