DISCLAIMER: I'm as always, not responsible for any bricks, damages to your device, or any other "bad" effect this guide may or may not have on your device. Also doing this voids your warranty. ALSO... please read the "common mistakes" section at the bottom of the post. Good luck!
Checked/Updated: November 18th, 2017, all the links check out, I've logged into my old MEGA account to keep them alive. Cheers everyone
NOTE* VERY IMPORTANT! Don't bother installing this without installing android! Why? Every time you reboot with the stock OS, it erases the recovery. At least on 8.5.1. After installing the recovery, IMMEDIATELY power off your device, boot into recovery manually, and install android. Never, I repeat NEVER use fire flash to reboot into recovery, it will soft brick your device, which you need a computer to fix.
NOTE2* I did not create any of these files, I simply put them all in one place and kept them in my mega drive (I never use it so the links should be good for a while
It's rooting time guys!
iroot.apk : https://mega.nz/#!0Z0AFB7b!LgIwouIzy6IYPFEVpKdL7fkWTWdEKJX-gV00mwXXYrE
So, now that you have iroot downloaded, go ahead and install it. Now open it and you should see your device (KFJWI) at the top, and a big button in the center. Tap it, and it will begin rooting your device. (Don't interrupt it!). When it's finished, reboot your kindle, and you should now be rooted! You'll find an app called "King User" in your device apps, it just manages root (like Super SU) and is needed to use root. Now for TWRP!
So here's the VERY STRAIGHT-FORWARD tutorial for people who's kindle fire 8.9s are on Fire OS 8.5.1 and want TWRP and Maybe even Cyanogenmod/Android running on their kindle. Anyway, let's start with fire flash, you've probably heard of this before, but all I'm really doing here is summarizing other guides and my personal experience for others to utilize (no matter what skill level)
1) Anyway, download FireFlash11 apk (it's trustworthy, worked no problem for me)
DOWNLOAD HERE: https://mega.nz/#!MIM1hbQJ!4hCcH3o3w7ZdrQylcMG0Gt-F0Kju_w_IHs8q0Pe44ng
2) Now download ALL these files. (I know one says "freedom-boot-8.4.6" It will work on 8.5.1!)
ES File Explorer (Download from app store, if unable to, download through MEGA and install from silk): https://mega.nz/#!hR1EzbiR!RSEy0wiVBadAaWDF3SGnd5CQAMcaUo8aDQlIvqEGF6U
freedom-boot-8.4.6: https://mega.nz/#!tRlDxYwK!tje6Mfa08YBTYubLvHPtn_kpakc6woBJfUpM70RTsV4
u-boot-prod-8.1.4: https://mega.nz/#!BV0V2TiS!39szFTM57OV9Pby_R88t-xeAL9nu5ouwgXv96NmfsSk
TWRP 2.6.0.0: https://mega.nz/#!ABUiAbrI!IManKhn6prbjBCyThY_33uw7wftvqxpqXXqzDx3qSGA
(TWRP because of stability and ease of use, CWM and newer builds of TWRP are available around the community but 2.6.x.x should work fine for most pre-6.0 roms)
stack: https://mega.nz/#!oBtSDIZL!WnsanHgEieY7JzeOJPRC2XnQOkrN3O7ZyDZU01-Z_eA
3) I know those links looked the same, there different, now bear with me here, here comes the TWRP install.
so, First, make sure you've downloaded and installed ES File Explorer (if through silk, open the downloads tab and install it through there) and open it. now, if you haven't already, make sure you move all the files you downloaded to your kindle. now if you moved them straight to your kindle, then they should be on the sd card, if you downloaded these through silk, they'll be in the downloads folder in your sd card. tap and install fireflash11.apk . now open it, and give it root access. you should be greeted with a somewhat complicated looking wall of text and checkboxes.
!IMPORTANT!
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*So, let me now guide you through this app, first of all, there should be red print informing you that you're not on the 8.1.4 bootloader or something like that, so click on the checkbox. above it (the one that says "install kfhd8uboot-prod-8.1.4.img or something like that)
*Now go down, and you'll see some text that says "Boot Partition Image (boot.img) and a box under it that says "NOT FLASHED" tap it. it should bring up a file manager-like list. scroll down until you see your already downloaded "kfhd8freedom-boot-8.4.6.img" , and tap/select it. (I know it says 8.4.6, IT WORKS ON 8.5.1!).
now go slightly under it and check "apply stack override".
*Next, Go under that to find a line that says "Recover Partition Image (Recovery.img), and slightly under it a box that says "NOT FLASHED" tap that, and again, you'll be greeted with a list-like file manager. scroll down until you see "kfhd8-twrp-2.6.0.0.img" and tap/select it. last part! go slightly under that and tap the check box next to "disable auto recovery update".
*Now that you have all you options in order, verify that you have them in order, and correctly selected (refer back if needed) and scroll down until you see at the bottom, a box that will install/flash all these things, it will say something like "Execute Flash Script" tap it, and your all set. if you want to boot into recovery, go right under that box to find another box that says "reboot into recovery" click it, and wait a sec, your screen will black out, and you will first see the normal kindle fire logo, then a blue one, then some glitchy looking stuff, then it should show a TeamWin logo, and go into recovery.
NOTE: If you don't flash your device with android, the stock Amazon os will erase the recovery, so NEVER REBOOT INTO RECOVERY USING FIREFLASH! Only right after you install/re-install recovery.
Now you have to download a custom firmware file for your kindle. They com in .zip format, and are all over the 8.9 HD android development forum (which is where this thread is!). Download two, one that you want, and one as a backup just in case things go bad! (make sure the backup one is a lower android version and is stable, such as CM11).
4) Now, to install these:
first off, open ES file explorer, go to the tool section (located to the left of the screen) and open it
enable root explorer (a window should pop up choose to allow it to use root)
Next, create a folder on your sd card named "0" just the zero! no quotations, no space, or a period, just ZERO!
Then, move the ROM and gapps from the download folder in your sd card to the new folder named "0" (that should be on your sd card!)
!IMPORTANT!
MAKE SURE TO CHARGE YOUR DEVICE TO AT LEAST 70% BEFORE MOVING FORWARD
(This is just in case you end up needing to fix or unbrick your kindle fire, the more battery life you have, the more time you have to fix things)
!IMPORTANT!
(Question: why are we doing this? TWRP and nonstock (nonamazon os roms) create a subfolder in your sd card labeled "0", which will be used from here on out (or until you go back to amazon os)
Now, boot into TWRP, power down your device RIGHT AFTER installing/re-installing TWRP through fire flash. Now, with your kindle powered off, push the power button for 3 seconds, release it, and hold volume up until it boots into recovery.
*Make a backup of your ROM, should be in the "Backup" section of TWRP.
*Now go back to the main screen select "Wipe"
*Go to "Wipe Data and Factory Reset"
*Now select "wipe" (its a tab you pull, kind of like the gingerbread or iOS6 lockscreen)
*Now go back (don't reboot your device just yet!)
*Now select "Install" on the main menu (It might say "Zip Install" based on your version of TWRP)
*Now select your ROM (if it's not in the scroll menu, check the right side of the screen! )
*Now click "Install" or "Flash" (again, depends on version of TWRP)
*It may show errors, (like: failed to mount dev/boot0/blah blah blah)ignore them, it only matters if it finishes and says FAILED in all red.
*When it's done tap "Reboot Device"
(You forgot to move your rom/gapps and/or you're stuck with a device with no firmware? help with this question and more at the bottom of the page!)
*DONE!!!! remember, all roms/gapps/zips get flashed like this, including the google ones, but only wipe your device when installing A NEW ROM! not gapps, just go straight to installing them.
Okay, common mistakes:
1. Trying to boot into recovery and getting a badi: bad boot image magic error, then trying to use fire flash or an app like it to boot into recovery. THIS WILL BRICK YOUR KINDLE. It'll red screen, then dump you into fast boot.
2. Using kindle fire 7 in images. Please don't make this mistake. needless to say, THIS WILL BRICK YOU DEVICE.
3.Using non-kindle fire 8.9 roms. You'd be surprised, I had a friend try to flash a ROM for the original kindle fire onto his HD 7 (Tate) kindle fire, so don't flash it unless it specifically says: "for kindle fire 8.9". THIS MISTAKE WILL SERIOUSLY BRICK YOU! Obviously.
*disclaimer: I did not make any of these files, the majority of the credit goes the Hashcode and the wonderful devs on the kindle fire community!
Common questions, with helpful answers!
Q: I forgot to make a backup and I can't find the ROM files I downloaded! what do I do!!!
A: Okay, no big deal! lets do this! in recovery open the install menu (big button that says install) now to the left is all the folders in the sd card (the "0" folder in it anyways) select "Up A Level" now, scroll around until you find a folder named "data" (should be third from the top) next, scroll down until you find a folder named "media" open it. congrats! This is where the actual sd card is! (And if you look you'll find the folder named "0")! now just navigate to the downloads folder (or an incorrectly named "0" folder/wherever you put it) select it, and install!
Q: Where did my recovery go?
A: you either deleted it or rebooted into Stock Amazon OS 8.5.1+ after installing this. Just reinstall it using fire flash, and reflash CM or Omni or whatever you use.
Q: What does Badi: Bad boot image (or similar) mean? And why does it happen every time I try to boot into recovery?
A: It means Amazon erased your rec
4. My kindle fire won't stop booting over and over again! Why? Soft brick. No big deal, flash a different custom ROM (preferably of a lower android version like 4.4.x or lower) and see if that helps. If it is still doing this update TWRPovery at boot, this error is SPECIFFICALY because of Amazon OS doing this. reflash recovery, and remember, ONLY boot into recovery manually, never use fire flash to do it.
Q: Dangit! I forgot to download a ROM for my kindle! Now I'm stuck with a firmware-less kindle fire! What do I do?
A: You will need to boot into TWRP, and tap Mount, now mount internal SD and connect it to a computer, and move a rom to it.
Can Not get Root access, Fireflash will close.?
wopspeed said:
Can Not get Root access, Fireflash will close.?
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Don't worry Watson, I'm working on getting iroot apk set up. In the mean time, please, when you are rooted, only boot into recovery using volume key up, NOT fire flash. The system will erase twerp after reboot... Even with disable auto recovery update. Just a quirk of Amazon os. Looking into it. Should have a useable iroot by tomorrow though.
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wopspeed said:
Can Not get Root access, Fireflash will close.?
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Okay, here is your solution (should be in the guide now, but here's iroot.apk!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-JbG8_ys1PGc3ZKTDQtSmtKOHM
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When I open iroot, I do not see my device at the top. There is a circle in the middle that says "No Root Permission" and a button at the bottom that says "Get Root Access." When I press the Get Root Access button, the circle in the middle changes to "Rooting Now." When it's finished, I get a message that says "Root Succeeded" and the circle changes to "Got Root Access," but when I reboot, there is no King User app. When I open iroot again, the circle says "No Root Permission." I've repeated this process several times and cannot gain root access. Any ideas? I have the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 16G with version 8.5.1.
Ok I will DEFINITELY check this out... Worked on my kindle, and I had the 16gb wifi on 8.5.1, so I'll look into this later, but other then that, the only other app said to occasionally work is kingroot, or root with restore by bin4ry for kindle fire hd 8.9 (Google it, its on xda)
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When I go into fire flash the boot partition there is no kind...ect
Cadebonds12 said:
When I go into fire flash the boot partition there is no kind...ect
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Thats how its supposed to be, itll always say "not flashed" just flash the images like normal. Remember NEVER USE FIREFLASH TI BOOT INTO RECOVERY DO IT MANUALLY.
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I've tried this method several times, always ending with me having to restore a stock image via fastboot. Everything works fine until I reboot into TWRP for the first time. I can even reboot after installing TWRP (but without booting into it) and it works. Once I enter TWRP the first time, even if I don't do anything except reboot, it never boots past the blue Kindle logo. Flashing the latest nightly CM12.1 says it completes successfully, but it still never boots past the blue Kindle logo. Looks like I'm stuck with the stock Kindle Fire ROM. Any ideas?
chrisaln said:
I've tried this method several times, always ending with me having to restore a stock image via fastboot. Everything works fine until I reboot into TWRP for the first time. I can even reboot after installing TWRP (but without booting into it) and it works. Once I enter TWRP the first time, even if I don't do anything except reboot, it never boots past the blue Kindle logo. Flashing the latest nightly CM12.1 says it completes successfully, but it still never boots past the blue Kindle logo. Looks like I'm stuck with the stock Kindle Fire ROM. Any ideas?
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I've never heard of that problem nor have I run into it, can you please tell me the following info please:
What version of Amazon OS:
What model of Kindle fire hd 8.9: (wifi or lte)?
Perhaps details on EXACTLY what you did(?):
What specific img(s) you flashed (yes it's necessary):
A log saved through twrp(not needed to be honest):
All these details and more would really help me solve your problem! Thanks!
EDIT: If possible you don't have to use the app, have you tried manually flashing through fast boot?
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after step 3, on boot, I see the gold fire, then red screen. What now?
Dnorris55 said:
after step 3, on boot, I see the gold fire, then red screen. What now?
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Do you have a PC with admin access (Windows preferably)? If so pm me EXAXTLY WHAT YOU DID and these:
Amazon OS version you're on:
Lte or wifi kindle:
Other info:
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MeowDude said:
Do you have a PC with admin access (Windows preferably)? If so pm me EXAXTLY WHAT YOU DID and these:
Amazon OS version you're on:
Lte or wifi kindle:
Other info:
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I finally got it fixed.
I went from the red screen to a stuck Fire logo screen.
Could not get to fastboot screen using Win 10 PC. Was able to use Linux Mint to boot the Kindle into fastboot. From there, was able to flash recovery, etc.
Now running Resurrection Remix 6.01 on my KF HD 8.9 (jem).
Not sure what happened with fireflash.apk. The iroot.apk worked OK, AFAIK.
Thanks.
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Dnorris55 said:
I finally got it fixed.
I went from the red screen to a stuck Fire logo screen.
Could not get to fastboot screen using Win 10 PC. Was able to use Linux Mint to boot the Kindle into fastboot. From there, was able to flash recovery, etc.
Now running Resurrection Remix 6.01 on my KF HD 8.9 (jem).
Not sure what happened with fireflash.apk. The iroot.apk worked OK, AFAIK.
Thanks.
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Glad to hear that!
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23-March-2016:
Read through the instructions and decided to use CM 12.1 after getting frustrated with Amazon and repeated "Google Play Services has Stopped" error messages. So far so good.
24-March-2016:
additional information: Installed TWRP 2.8.7.0 instead of 2.7.7.0 before installing CM 12.1 and GApps 5.1
No issues with TWRP 2.8.7.0.
One comment about this procedure. I was confused by the instruction lines that read:
*Now select "Install" on the main menu (It might say "Zip Install" based on your version of TWRP)
*Now select your rom (if its not in the scroll menu, check the right side of the screen!
Didn't know which rom since all previous instructions were clear on this point.
(this 61 y/o former embedded systems engineer wasn't stumped for long though)
Please add an instruction to ensure CM12.1 and Gapps 5.1 are on the Kindle before booting into TWRP.
I realized my error after starting the backup. Had to boot into Amazon one last time and move the roms.
Then I booted into TWRP, backed up the Kindle, wiped and installed CM12.1 and Gapps 5.1.
Other that that one point the upgrade went very smooth. Am impressed with the new OS.
Thank You!
wptyree said:
23-March-2016:
Read through the instructions and decided to use CM 12.1 after getting frustrated with Amazon and repeated "Google Play Services has Stopped" error messages. So far so good.
24-March-2016:
additional information: Installed TWRP 2.8.7.0 instead of 2.7.7.0 before installing CM 12.1 and GApps 5.1
No issues with TWRP 2.8.7.0.
One comment about this procedure. I was confused by the instruction lines that read:
*Now select "Install" on the main menu (It might say "Zip Install" based on your version of TWRP)
*Now select your rom (if its not in the scroll menu, check the right side of the screen!
Didn't know which rom since all previous instructions were clear on this point.
(this 61 y/o former embedded systems engineer wasn't stumped for long though)
Please add an instruction to ensure CM12.1 and Gapps 5.1 are on the Kindle before booting into TWRP.
I realized my error after starting the backup. Had to boot into Amazon one last time and move the roms.
Then I booted into TWRP, backed up the Kindle, wiped and installed CM12.1 and Gapps 5.1.
Other that that one point the upgrade went very smooth. Am impressed with the new OS.
Thank You!
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no problem, and thanks for the info, will be sure to add these to the post! :highfive:
Great POST!!!
Successfully updated my Kindle 8.9 with CM12.1.
Thanks.
fireflash11.apx problem
I was able to complete the install previously, but in playing around had to reload my kindle back to the orig. In trying to do the install again when I get to the part where I click the "Not Flashed" it goes into the explorer, but will not show any files at all, only directories. Am I missing something here?
Hello Friends!
Can you flash the Gapps package only without flashing a custon ROM as they usually goo togather.? I have successfuly installed TWRP 7.0.0 and have a rooted KFHD8.9 (v 8.5.1) which is based on android 4.0.3 i understand. Thnaks in advance to anybody who helps me out.
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I'm new to rooting & customized OS...
using Kindle Fire 7" 7.4.6 D025
I've rooted the Kindle (I've downloaded a checker to confirm)
I have also downloaded CM 10.1.3, put onto the device.
I can't go into recovery mode (I've tried pressing Power repeatedly but no use... If I can get into recovery mode, then I can boot CM from there.
My other question is, what is the purpose of TeamWin?
Is there an apk file I can download?
Many thanks
OK I think from reading this you haven't done your research yet, first off to get into recovery you hold down volume down after the device powers on, second of all this device's stock recovery doesn't allow for flashing ROMs. Team win is referring to twrp, the recovery we have to use on kindle fires, we also have to use second boot loader because this device is a high security device with a locked boot loader. In short twrp isn't an apk u install, however one of the methods for installing it is. I suggest you read through this entire thread and make backups like it says: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
Two key things to note, you already did part ofone of them so good for you, that was put the ROM and the gapps zip on your kindle ahead of time so you can flash it when it starts boot looping into recovery, so don't forget the gapps zip or you won't have Google play store and such. The other thing is make sure you check the box in fireflash about downgrading the boot loader, it should have red text warning you about this. If you don't check this box you will need a fastboot to recover from the red screen on boot up that will happen. Also kinda suggest a newer ROM from our dev section like cm 10.2 or cm 11, or any variants, funny coming from me that is running cm 10.1, but that is because I couldn't get the tablet ui patch to work on cm 10.2 so I stuck with it.
Anyways hope this points you in the right direction, please read over that entire tutorial, you don't want to miss something.
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The only thing i see wrong with that 2nd post is to enter TWRP from power down is power on tablet and hold down the Vol UP key, not the Vol down key.
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I was wrong to write posts, I ask the moderators to delete posts!
I'm sorry
I will be showing you how I finally upgraded to android 4.4.4 with ASOB ROM on the Motorola Atrix HD. First must be rooted before you start this guide. If you have tried countless ROMs on your Atrix HD and still can't get it to work this may be what you are looking for. I could not install any ROMs that were newer than 4.1.1 and would receive status 6 and 7 errors constantly. I tried every tutorial on how to fix this error and got no where. Finally when I was about to give up I stumbled across ASOB ROM.
This is one of the only kitkat ROMS that still supports the atrix HD. I flashed the ROM through Philz recovery and it worked. I just wanted to share what I have learned to save people the frustration I went through. Please follow the steps below. I hope this helps.
This method is for the Motorola Atrix HD MB886 and is not garunteed to work on any other device.
Step One
Download the latest version of ASOB ROM for the Motorola Atrix HD MB886 from their downloads page. Be sure to save this to an external SD card so you don't lose it. You can do this by either changing the default download location in your browser or moving it to your SD a card with your favorite file manager.
Next make sure that you have an unlocked bootloader. I don't know for sure but It may not work if you don't. The easiest way to do this on the atrix HD is to install moto-pocalypes on your phone. This app will let you unlock your bootloader in one click. Unlocking your bootloader completely voids your warranty, but if you are rooted (which you should be) then your warranty should already be void. Make sure that you allow installation of unknown sources under security in your settings. Download and install the apk and open it up. Tap on unlock bootloader and wait. You should see your phone restart, if you see a warning saying bootloader unlocked when the phone powers on then your bootloader has been successfully unlocked.
Step Two
When the phone finishes rebooting head over to the play store and install rashr flash tool. When it has finished installing open up the app. Tap the recovery button and you should see a list of custom recoveries to download and install. Choose Philz custom recovery and click on the lastest version.
Warning: flashing custom roms can wipe your device or worse. Be sure to back up your system and go forward at your own risk.
Step Three
When philz recovery has fishished flashing power off your device. You will now need to boot into recovery mode. To enter recovery mode hold down the volume up and power button at the exact same time and hold them down until your phone powers back on. If it does work the first time try again it may take some getting used to. Once you are in recovery the first thing you want to do is backup your system. Even if you have made a previous backup it is safe to make another one here so you don't run into an issues with compatibility.
Tap on the backup and restore option then tap on back up to external SD. Again be sure that you back it up to an external SD so that it wont be lost. When you back up is complete go back to the home screen by pressing the back button or the home button located in the bottom of the screen.
Next tap wipe/ format system. Tap yes I will install a new ROM and wait for the wipe to complete. Once you have wiped your system go back to the home screen and tap install .zip from SD card. Then tap on install zip from external SD card. Locate the .zip file from the ASOB website you download to your external SD card card earlier. Tap yes to confirm your installation.
Step Four
When the flash is complete you will see a message saying install complete. Now reboot your phone. Give it a second. You should see your new kitkat ROM booting.
I hope that this tutorial helps. I have attached both needed apk files with this post. The ROM is to big to attach to the post and I cant post links yet. Just do a quick Google search for ASOB ROM and go to the developers website. Then head over to downloads and search for Atrix HD you should see a list of releases for the MB886.
recycledgadgets18 said:
I will be showing you how I finally upgraded to android 4.4.4 with ASOB ROM on the Motorola Atrix HD. First must be rooted before you start this guide. If you have tried countless ROMs on your Atrix HD and still can't get it to work this may be what you are looking for. I could not install any ROMs that were newer than 4.1.1 and would receive status 6 and 7 errors constantly. I tried every tutorial on how to fix this error and got no where. Finally when I was about to give up I stumbled across ASOB ROM.
This is one of the only kitkat ROMS that still supports the atrix HD. I flashed the ROM through Philz recovery and it worked. I just wanted to share what I have learned to save people the frustration I went through. Please follow the steps below. I hope this helps.
This method is for the Motorola Atrix HD MB886 and is not garunteed to work on any other device.
Step One
Download the latest version of ASOB ROM for the Motorola Atrix HD MB886 from their downloads page. Be sure to save this to an external SD card so you don't lose it. You can do this by either changing the default download location in your browser or moving it to your SD a card with your favorite file manager.
Next make sure that you have an unlocked bootloader. I don't know for sure but It may not work if you don't. The easiest way to do this on the atrix HD is to install moto-pocalypes on your phone. This app will let you unlock your bootloader in one click. Unlocking your bootloader completely voids your warranty, but if you are rooted (which you should be) then your warranty should already be void. Make sure that you allow installation of unknown sources under security in your settings. Download and install the apk and open it up. Tap on unlock bootloader and wait. You should see your phone restart, if you see a warning saying bootloader unlocked when the phone powers on then your bootloader has been successfully unlocked.
Step Two
When the phone finishes rebooting head over to the play store and install rashr flash tool. When it has finished installing open up the app. Tap the recovery button and you should see a list of custom recoveries to download and install. Choose Philz custom recovery and click on the lastest version.
Warning: flashing custom roms can wipe your device or worse. Be sure to back up your system and go forward at your own risk.
Step Three
When philz recovery has fishished flashing power off your device. You will now need to boot into recovery mode. To enter recovery mode hold down the volume up and power button at the exact same time and hold them down until your phone powers back on. If it does work the first time try again it may take some getting used to. Once you are in recovery the first thing you want to do is backup your system. Even if you have made a previous backup it is safe to make another one here so you don't run into an issues with compatibility.
Tap on the backup and restore option then tap on back up to external SD. Again be sure that you back it up to an external SD so that it wont be lost. When you back up is complete go back to the home screen by pressing the back button or the home button located in the bottom of the screen.
Next tap wipe/ format system. Tap yes I will install a new ROM and wait for the wipe to complete. Once you have wiped your system go back to the home screen and tap install .zip from SD card. Then tap on install zip from external SD card. Locate the .zip file from the ASOB website you download to your external SD card card earlier. Tap yes to confirm your installation.
Step Four
When the flash is complete you will see a message saying install complete. Now reboot your phone. Give it a second. You should see your new kitkat ROM booting.
I hope that this tutorial helps. I have attached both needed apk files with this post. The ROM is to big to attach to the post and I cant post links yet. Just do a quick Google search for ASOB ROM and go to the developers website. Then head over to downloads and search for Atrix HD you should see a list of releases for the MB886.
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Mythtools knocks out rooting, unlocking the bootloader, and flashing a custom recovery to include phliztouch. Flashing a custom ROM is done via the custom ROM, and the process of flashing a custom ROM has been around for ages. This process of unlocking, rooting, and flashing a custom recovery has all been automated in the script within Mythtools. Your guide describes a process that is pre-Mythtools.
Without windows PC needed
palmbeach05 said:
Mythtools knocks out rooting, unlocking the bootloader, and flashing a custom recovery to include phliztouch. Flashing a custom ROM is done via the custom ROM, and the process of flashing a custom ROM has been around for ages. This process of unlocking, rooting, and flashing a custom recovery has all been automated in the script within Mythtools. Your guide describes a process that is pre-Mythtools.
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The method I have provided does not require the use of a windows PC that's why I posted it. I don't use windows anymore and wanted to see if I could upgrade my Atrix HD to kitkat.
Still thought about official KitKat.??
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Still thought about official KitKat.??
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There's this thread, its called atrix hd getting kitkat. This post you just posted, it belongs there. We all are very much aware that we all would like official moto kitkat, not like we've been standing around saying it for a couple of months now or anything. Spamming threads with posts like this is highly unnecessary.
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get a life. Really.
palmbeach05 said:
There's this thread, its called atrix hd getting kitkat. This post you just posted, it belongs there. We all are very much aware that we all would like official moto kitkat, not like we've been standing around saying it for a couple of months now or anything. Spamming threads with posts like this is highly unnecessary.
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I posted this so that I could help someone out not to spam your forum. I will never post to XDA again. If you don't appreciate the help keep it to yourself you nerd. Don't worry this post is coming down. I wouldn't wanted to piss off anymore lifeless nerds with my helpful guide. You really should get a girlfriend or something so you'll have less time to be a pissed nerd! Please don't waste your time replying because I have a life and no time to read it.
Real mature.
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Hello...just rooted by Kindle Fire HD. I was able to successfully root and boot into recovery. (TWRP) My goal was to install a Jelly Bean ROM. I was able to boot into recovery, got my zip files on the SD card. Took a back up (did not do data due to not enough space) Did a full wipe (both cache) and tried to install the JB zip file. Got an error that it could not open the zip file, so I just thought I'd restore from the back up. Now, when I try to power on, it just goes to the orange (or yellow, color blind) and continues to just loop. I've tried adb, but the loop does not let my PC recognize the tablet in time for me boot into recovery. Tried holding the volume up while powering up and still can't get in. Only thing I do not know (don't think I did) was install the firefirefire bootloader, but like I said, I've been into recovery before. Also, if I remember correctly, debugging is on. Any help would be appreciated.
Sir,
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I currently am trying to install CM12.1 onto my Amazon Fire 7, but unfortunately, it looks like I may have messed up in the process (I am stuck with the Amazon logo re-looping every ~15-20 seconds). I am able to go into the safe recovery mode, so I assume I haven't bricked the device completely, but I was wondering, what exactly is the best way to flash CM12.1 onto this device?
There seems to be an excessive amount of information, but very little organization, so would love to hear what the "best" steps would be to get CM12.1 on this bad boy.
I don't have the device yet but from what i read you need to tell us more info like what was your amazon v. 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 and how you install cm by TWRP or flash fire
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it will all depend on the version you have, but here you will find most info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/videos-tutorials-how-to-root-flash-roms-t3254268
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it will all depend on the version you have, but here you will find most info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/videos-tutorials-how-to-root-flash-roms-t3254268
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So I went ahead and installed the original firmware (5.1.1), but now am wondering where do I go from here. I have the device rooted and installed Flashify, but I am not sure how to install TWRP for 5.1.1, as I was using Rootjunky's .bat file.
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So I went ahead and installed the original firmware (5.1.1), but now am wondering where do I go from here. I have the device rooted and installed Flashify, but I am not sure how to install TWRP for 5.1.1, as I was using Rootjunky's .bat file.
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You can't install TWRP on 5.11, if you want to flash roms you have to use FlashFire now.
This is due to the 5.11 ota update including a bootloader update which removes the ability to fastboot boot.
Just follow the instructions to install CM 12.1 and wait for it to boot.
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You can't install TWRP on 5.11, if you want to flash roms you have to use FlashFire now.
This is due to the 5.11 ota update including a bootloader update which removes the ability to fastboot boot.
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Yeah, so I just found that out few seconds ago. I tried to flash and install CM, but after the reboot, it just goes back to the FireOS "Optimizing system storage and applications..." screen, no idea what I am doing wrong...
I am also wiping everything too before I flash the CM and GAPPS zip files
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I am also wiping everything too before I flash the CM and GAPPS zip files
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I would be very careful using flashfire if your coming from fire os 5.1.1, we cannot use TWRP and a few people(myself included) have lost access to Amazon recovery, if you get stuck in a boot loop you have no way to recover your device, your best bet is to wait to see if a more secure way appears of flashing a device that has been using fire os 5.1.1.
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I would be very careful using flashfire if your coming from fire os 5.1.1, we cannot use TWRP and a few people(myself included) have lost access to Amazon recovery, if you get stuck in a boot loop you have no way to recover your device, your best bet is to wait to see if a more secure way appears of flashing a device that has been using fire os 5.1.1.
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I have no idea what you are talking about. You can most certainly reflash the Amazon firmware when you are stuck in the boot cycle by transferring the file from ADB (after holding volume down + power for more than 10 seconds), and than restart the device, and you are back to FireOS 5.1.1.
I have already went ahead and Flashed SlimLP, and so far so good, it seems fine to me, I guess I'll have to wait and see how stable it is.
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I have no idea what you are talking about. You can most certainly reflash the Amazon firmware when you are stuck in the boot cycle by transferring the file from ADB (after holding volume down + power for more than 10 seconds), and than restart the device, and you are back to FireOS 5.1.1.
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Glad it worked well for you. Not everyone has been so fortunate. One persons favorable experience does not equate to everyone. Some of those impacted are veteran users who 'lost' devices testing out code and techniques that you are now benefiting from.
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I have no idea what you are talking about. You can most certainly reflash the Amazon firmware when you are stuck in the boot cycle by transferring the file from ADB (after holding volume down + power for more than 10 seconds), and than restart the device, and you are back to FireOS 5.1.1.
I have already went ahead and Flashed SlimLP, and so far so good, it seems fine to me, I guess I'll have to wait and see how stable it is.
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If you read my post properly i said " lost access to Amazon recovery" , there is no way to transfer the file from ADB as ADB is not there, due to the fact that there is no Amazon recovery, holding volume down + power does nothing, if you look around the forum you will see this has happened to a few people myself included .
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I have no idea what you are talking about. You can most certainly reflash the Amazon firmware when you are stuck in the boot cycle by transferring the file from ADB (after holding volume down + power for more than 10 seconds), and than restart the device, and you are back to FireOS 5.1.1.
I have already went ahead and Flashed SlimLP, and so far so good, it seems fine to me, I guess I'll have to wait and see how stable it is.
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He's talking about how his device got buggered from a dirty Rom load. In his case and for a few others, they've lost the option to sideload back to stock.
Anyway here's the bare minimum process, since it sounds like you've gone through the details parts of Rom loading before.
#1 restore to stock rom 5.1.1
#2 install SuperSU/Root
#3 install flashfire
#4 install CM/SlimLP and Gapps (pico, micro, mini) of your choice, and your done.
When I put CM on my 5.1.1 Fire device, I installed flashfire.apk manually, used open Gapps pico, and the CM 12-30-2015 image.
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If you read my post properly i said " lost access to Amazon recovery" , there is no way to transfer the file from ADB as ADB is not there, due to the fact that there is no Amazon recovery, holding volume down + power does nothing, if you look around the forum you will see this has happened to a few people myself included .
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Gotcha, didn't know there was level of increments the relooping represented. Well either way, hopefully something gets developed to all the "hard-bricked" users.
So i wanted to install CyanogenMod on my kindle fire 2, because the os amazon provides is horrible. Before i could install any roms, i had to root and install a custom recovery. I found a one-click way to do it here, and it must have failed, but the device was still on, so i manually restarted it. When it booted up, it briefly showed the kindle bootlogo, then switched to a solid red/orange full screen. I would really like help fixing this. Please help. (BTW, i do have root access.)
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So i wanted to install CyanogenMod on my kindle fire 2, because the os amazon provides is horrible. Before i could install any roms, i had to root and install a custom recovery. I found a one-click way to do it here, and it must have failed, but the device was still on, so i manually restarted it. When it booted up, it briefly showed the kindle bootlogo, then switched to a solid red/orange full screen. I would really like help fixing this. Please help. (BTW, i do have root access.)
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the TweezerMod forum says that it's only useful for the older bootloader. Go ahead and download and flash the bootloader file from Hash's thread here as directed. You really should get a factory cable if you don't already have one, as you'll need one to get into fastboot to flash the bootloader. After this, reboot and try to get into TWRP. If it works, TweezerMod mostly worked. If not, you'll need to do the entire flashing process manually.
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