yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sadalius:
If one wanted to take the back cover off their KF, yes. You could do a battery pull.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SwingBlade:
"The system cannot find the batch label specified - submenu_2"

I get this when trying to switch to fastboot mode.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] rmagruder:
I actually downloaded the .img and the firefirefire stuff, but wondering if it will ALWAYS try to download it, or if I put it in a folder (the same or a subfolder) it will just use what's there?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vashypooh:
Morning guys. I going to start working on an update asap. It found a few bugs with all of your help.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SwingBlade:
Appreciate it. Would this address the unusual lack of navigation for the boot options menu, or is that something local to me?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vashypooh:
Yes, that was an issue that cropped up with adding in the extras menu, I forgot to update where that looked :( I apologize.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SwingBlade:
No worries. That puts my mind at ease.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vashypooh:
You can fix this yourself if you want by looking for this line:

77:

echo.&call:submenu_%choice%

Change it to:

echo.&call:bootsubmenu_%choice%
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SwingBlade:
Wünderbar! Thank you kindly sir.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vashypooh:
Geese, atm guys there is a massive issue with this tool.

I suggest using .2 until I upload a .4 I screwed it up pretty bad :(

*actually I take this back, it wasn't as bad as I thought*
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sadalius:
If you need someone to help test things, I could try and see what I can do. I am familiar with dos and adb commands, not an expert mind you, but I know most of it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vashypooh:
I know what's wrong with it, just gotta fix it.

I will post a new version in about an hour or so. I need to shower to really wake up and get moving.

Thanks for catching these issues guys :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] fbm111:
Am I the only one with this issue? I ended up doing everything manually and works great. But this program would be cool to get to work.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vashypooh:
PLease check:

C:\Windows\System32

Is findstr.exe in there?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sadalius:
Is there a particular version of the KFU that your using? If your using V.3, try using V.2 or V.1 and see if the issue persists. Also check to see if you have findstr.exe under %SYSTEM%\Windows\System32
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vashypooh:
findstr is supposed to be built into windows. If it's not there, I will just include the file in the next release and that will go away.

Would be weird if it is indeed not there.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sadalius:
Sorry, didn't see your post Vashypooh. I just checked 5 random machines here at work and they all have findstr.exe in the proper place. I think he may be an isolated incident.

fmb111, check that folder that Vashypooh mentioned and see if that file is there, if not get a copy for your OS and put it in there. That should fix it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Vashypooh:
If it is in there,

paste me what this says:

Open command prompt, and type

echo %path%
[Kindle Fire Android Development] vilibrook:
Great man.

Already i got my device v6.3 rooted.

Thanks alot
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wmka2000:
how the first problem solved, did you make fresh root?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] vilibrook:
Hi

Fist i have change usb-cable (sonyericsson new)

Second i have removed my old KFU 0.95 to redownloaded one (0.95)

Then i stuck in twrp with status :

adb status - online

boot mode - 5002

Then close KFU,release power bution about 20 sec to power-off my my device

Then one KFU

Press 1 ,then 1

Waiting for device.....

Then plug-in my device.

KFU writes - All done ,now your device rebooting in normal "4000" mode.

Thats all

Thanks to all members on this tread.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] speedingcheetah:
this is weird....everything was runnig fine yesterday..i shut the KF down,,woke up today..and it is stuck on the Kindle Fire loading screen...it showed the yellow triangel then went to the Kindle fire screen..but no launcher loaded..wtf?

Held in the power button till it reset..booted fine..but still...unstable it would appear
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wmka2000:
Still not rooted, I changed my cable and go to kindle stock and download new KFU and try to install, but all time the same result, just make all proccessing and tell me installed root, but when open the device not found Spuer User, just install TWRP 2.0.0.

Hope find help or idea, or have I go to manaul root?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Neuralgia:
Something went wrong.

For some reason when changing from modaco ROM to CM7 rom, my kindle got stuck on infinite recovery loop... So EVERYTIME I boot I end up inside TWRP (2.0 btw)

I know it's set at Recovery boot, because when I ran KFU, it showed the following:

ADB Status: Online

Boot Status: 0x5001

So when I tried t change the boot mode to Normal, I get the following mssg:

The System cannot find the drive specified

I did notice that the kindle doesn't appear on my Windows Explorer when I plug it in, even though it DOES appear on the device manager.

EDIT: this part was fixed, I didn't MOUNT the kindle through TWRP, but even though now I did, and the Kindle shows up, I still get the same error.

Any ideas?

=========

Things I've done:

a) reboot computer several times

b) ran install_driver.bat several times

c) restart Kindle several times

d) Tried to install FIREFIREFIRE, and it gets stucked in Booting in Fastboot mode

e) Tried to reinstall again TWRP, and it gets stucked in Booting in Fastboot mode

f) Tried to set boot to NORMAL manually, using this:

http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/24/how-to-solve-boot-loop-issue-on-kindle-fire-twrp-2-0/

But I get the following message everytime:

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file

PS: KFU is at c:\KFU (yes, in CAPS)

I know adb was ok since I've tried several ROMS he last couple of days. So I'm lost now. I'm not even sure what did I do to make this happen... and even though I want to know to prevent it to happen again, I want to solve it ;)

===============

SOLVED:

Unfortunately, I had to go back to stock and start all over again, installing TWRP and a new ROM, following this:

http://rootkindlefire.com/kindle-fire-unroot/how-to-unrootunbrick-rooted-kindle-fire/

Again, I don't know what I did wrong :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dwmackay:
Driver problem

Greetings,

I have tired 1,000 times to get my PC to see the Kindle Fire. On 3 different PC's the KF always shows up under Android Phone ADB Composite device. It never shows as a Kindle. If I get it to show as a Kindle with ! then update the driver using the utility, it just goes back to and android phone. I have tried:

Process 1:

Run driver install before connecting Kindle

Process 2:

Connect Kindle then install driver using Bat Utility

Process 3:

Connect Kindle then Update Driver in Device Manager

All processes lead to the same failed result.

When I run the utility to apply permanent root, it cannot find the Kindle.

My Kindle is 6.3, my PC's are all Win 7.

Any advice is appreciated.

Doug M.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Techlyfe:
Actually, the fact that the kindle is showing up as Android Phone and ADB Composite device, you are ahead of the game. Most people with issues can't even get that far.

I believe the drivers purpose IS to have the kindle be shown as an Android Phone in device manager.

Plug in the kindle, If you see (android phone) then good, on the Base kindle OS or on MoDaco gr? there usually is a pop-up to connect the kindle to the pc. Make sure it is connected that way, now look in device manager, What do you see other than the (android phone)? Do you see a kindle under Disk Drives or under Portable Devices? If you see the Kindle! right click that, and click uninstall. After that Unplug your kindle, turn it off, turn it back on, and then plug it back into the computer once it finishes booting back into the kindle os.

Let us know how this goes.

**Edit**

Also did you try a different USB cable? You would be surprised how something as simple as a USB cable could give some people hell, and when they change it to another cable, their problems disappear.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] speedingcheetah:
I second this...I could not get KFU to see the Kindle and ADB Status Online until I used a different usb cord. I first the usb cord that came with my android phone, it showed the Kindle in device manager, but not in KFU. Tried another micro usb cord, and it worked perfectly.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Techlyfe:
So everything is working and you are good? If so, good to hear!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] androidcues:
to add to the conversation about those nasty motherfracking kindle fire drivers --

some douchebag stole my KF (and my MIFI, my only source of my own wifi) I could not stand the thought of being without my KFire for all of four hours before I drove to Walmart with $200 in pocket change (they made me use the CoinStar machine and I bought this with a CoinStar receipt FTW) and purchased a new KF

The laptop I had with me was running Windows 8 dev and Linux Mint and neither system could recognize the KF drivers. All while on a really crappy hotel network. I spent all of 5 hours of just beating up the driver system, before I gave up and drove 100 miles to my office, where my machine runs Win7.

On that Windows 7 system it couldnt have been easier - All drivers installed automatically, I installed KFU 9.5 and everthing worked just fine, no problems.

I know its not because of Windows 8 or 7 it does not matter -- There was just something obfuscated with the KF drivers and the options are to 1. wipe and reinstall your entire windows system, or 2. find a new computer to try it on.

THE POINT OF THIS POST: If **** doesnt work on one machine... find another machine.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Techlyfe:
WTF?... umm, ok. Most people have eventually been able to get it with their current machines. Or with eventually just changing the usb cable. What if someone doesn't have another machine? So then that means they are **** out of luck? Nah, it's not that simple. Sometimes a bit of help can get those with issues running properly. And alot of times it's not the machine at fault, it's the user, whether they just don't understand the directions or are just flat out doing something wrong. And if they are doing it wrong on the current machine, what makes you think they won't do it wrong on another machine?...

BTW the current adb drivers are not going to install on Windows 8. The .cat files have to be signed properly to allow installation. But as far as XP, Vista and Win7 is concerned, any of those will work if things are done properly. And I have yet to hear of someone having to re-install their OS to at the least, root a kindle...

Sounds to me like your still a bit pissed someone stole your Kindle and MIFI... Need a hug?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dwmackay:
Thanks for the advice.

I did try a few extra cables all with the same results. I feel like I am missing something really simple. So here are my steps.

Process 1:

1. Nothing plugged into PC

2. Run driver bat file in utility

3. plug in Kindle Fire to PC

4. Click "Disconnect on Kindle Fire

5. Check Device Manager - Only Android Composite ADB [No Kindle Listed]

6. Run utility - Cannot find Kindle Fire

Process 2:

1. Plug Kindle Fire into PC.

2. Check Device Manager - Kindle with "!" listed

3. right click "Kindle !" -> Properties -> Update Driver -> [browse to utility drivers]

4. "Kindle !" disappears, "Composite ADB" shows up.

5. Run Utility - Cannot find Kindle.

To answer another rather poignant post, as mentioned in my initial note, I have tried this on 3 different PC's [Asus laptop, Sony Desktop, my own custom built gaming PC]. Unfortunately they are all running Win 7 so I cannot try a different OS. The only other OS I have is Ubuntu running as a Virtual machine in Oracle on the Asus. It seems kind of pointless to try that one.

I have also tried rebooting the Kindle and the PC after the driver installs, but no matter what combination I try, I always seem to end up with the Composite ADB Device and no Kindle in Device Manager.

The only other thing I can think of is that I have only tried the drivers in the .95 utility [I did download 3 times in case of a bad download.] Could there be a different driver I need?

Thanks for any help. I really appreciate it.

BTW - Bummer about the stolen Kindle.

Doug M.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] kinfauns:
There appears to be a bug in virtualbox that breaks adb...

https://www.virtualbox.org/ticket/6620

so, you should give up trying it that way.

I'm not sure if you are confused about this point, but you do NOT want "Kindle" to show up in the device manager. If you have the ADB drivers installed correctly, you will see some kind of ADB Device under the Android Phone category.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23747671&postcount=2

That's what you want to see if you want to use fastboot and adb on your device.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dwmackay:
Thanks for the link. I read through that page carefully. So maybe my problem is the way the Kindle is booted? I certainly have the composite ADB Device in Device Manager. Should the Kindle be in "Fastboot mode" or something? So far I have just been powering it on and plugging it in. Is there something else I should be doing to turn on the Kindle?

I get the attached error no matter what I have tried so far.

Thanks again.

Doug M.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Techlyfe:
Try this,

When you get to (waiting for device) on the KFU screen, try unplugging the kindle, force shutting it down by holding the power button for 20-25 seconds and then plug the kindle back up, plugging it up should cause the kindle to turn on, and hopefully, it gives KFU a reaction and it finished installing TWRP.img.

Swyped from my eternally melting Kindle Fire (Powered by ENERGY ICS CM9 KANG ROM)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Neuralgia:
Actually that's exactly what KFU tells you to do... if you get stucked, turn off and one several times your Kindle (I always guessed it was with the cable still plugged, but I guess you could try all the options)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bigguyone:
still cant get utility to load

Help......my prob is i have 4 computers and still cant get it right. I had my KF rooted befor, but something happin thought i had it back up but it wasnt there. I then had help & was able to load 6.3 & got it going again but it never did find the drivers. I then wanted to root it again but when i tried my computers wont load drivers. i just tried another one same thing......all i get is

(cannot complete the device driver installation wizard) & next to the google it has a red x install failed (unsingned)

PS sorry about you KF .....
[Kindle Fire Android Development] speedingcheetah:
For me, yep...running well.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] androidcues:
How do you get all this from reading my post?

You say windows 8 cant handle ADB -- not true. Tell that to my dream/g1 and my vision/g2. Matter of fact, I repartitioned my KF sdcard with my Windows 8 laptop last month using gparted in ADB. Granted those times come when or shortly after I make a fresh installation.

If you dont have another computer, well, then keep on hacking away and clearing out and reinstalling drivers.

I was only trying to help -- I was not pissed when I wrote that, and I have solved all of my driver and adb problems with the Kindle Fire by "finding another machine" Usually I dont need to, but yesterday I needed to, and it gave me the fix. And then I reported to y'all, and somehow my post gets out of context.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bigguyone:
.... can someone tell me y i cant even get the driver to load, says .....( cannot complete the device driver installation) and this is one 3 loptops and pc. i get shut down before i even try to get started. I know they work before....i had my KF rooted.

Thanks Dave
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Metalsteel:
Change the Usb Cable!! thats what finally worked for me after an hour of trial n error lmao.... (I was using a micro usb cable that came with lg thrill)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] bigguyone:
When i plug KF in it dose show as Kindle in Android Fhone, but with yellow mark next to it. when i plug it in it gos and trys to find drivers but it stops and ask for disk. says

(The file WinUSBCo installer2.dll on Android Win Usb installation disk is needed)

now this says this on 4 computers. I dont know what happin but, I think the main thing is none of the computers can load the driver from KF utility. I dont know if some how i did a setting to were its now seeing the file it need.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] dwmackay:
Well, I am just about to give up. I hate to admit defeat, but I cannot seem to get past this first step. I have tried rebooting the KF about 25 times in every possible circumstance I can think of (plugged in, unplugged driver loaded, not loaded etc...). I have tried 6-7 different cables, 3 different PC's all to no avail. No matter what I have tried, the Utility cannot find my KF.

Thanks for all of the advice and assistance.

Doug M.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Techlyfe:
Try downloading KFU again, it is quite possible some files didn't download properly or somehow got corrupted.

Sent from my Chopped & Screwed EVO 3D (Powered by ViperROM RedLine)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Techlyfe:
Don't give up! Since you have tried so hard, I'm willing to remotely help you, (normally don't do this for anyone outside of my PC repair customers) pm me if interested.

Sent from my Chopped & Screwed EVO 3D (Powered by ViperROM RedLine)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ma678:
You're my hero, OP. KFU works like a charm on my KF running 6.3.

Thanks.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sthomas38:
Thank you OP, your tool was really helpfull for me!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] vertig:
I thought you could only root from a USB cable that put the KF into fastboot. I have a hundred of them thrown about the house but decided to buy a factory cable from SkOrPn and have tried (unsuccessfully) to get my laptop to recognize my KF using it.

I would hate to brick my KF and need fastboot to access my device, but not be able to because I never got the driver installation for the factory USB cable correct. Am I wrong in this thinking?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Techlyfe:
A usb cable is a usb cable, so long as it works! I doubt you will brick your kindle because you use a different cable, I use my EVO 3D micro B usb cable to root whatever kindle i'm working on. But there are some cables (possibly they are cheaply made) that for some reason don't allow the kindle to be accessed via ADB. And usb cables themselves dont require drivers, the device itself is what windows requires the drivers to be installed for.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] vertig:
Thanks for the response, but from what I read only usb's configured in a particular manner can get a kf into fastboot. I will check some of my other cables to see if I can get one to work. I hope it's that easy, since I already scrubbed my system of Eclipse and my android Sdk :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Techlyfe:
Maybe I am misunderstanding your post but there are no configurable settings for USB. The only differentiating thing about a USB Port itself is whether it is 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 but outside of the specification, there is nothing "configurable". Yes, you "may" have issues if you are using a port pre-2.0 but even that i'm not totally sure on because i haven't seen a computer with pre-2.0 specs in quite some time, and I see a lot of computers.

I think your issues may be the fact that you had the android sdk and eclipse. I am guessing that you had other android products and possibly was working with them in adb or some such manor.

** Doing the following is also advised for anyone who has correctly installed the drivers **

** and can see Android Phone in device manager,**

** but yet still can't get KFU to show ONLINE.**

** It is quite possible that KFU is unable to copy the contained adb_usb.ini file **

** into your User Profile due to OS file permissions. **​

I would check your c:\users\"Your User Name"\.android folder and see what is inside of there. If you see a file named adb_usb.ini, open it, and double check to make sure that it includes this line:

0x1949

If it is not there or it doesn't contain that line, then that is your issue with connecting via adb and fastboot, despite your drivers being installed properly.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] b63:
only want to say that it is working on a computer with usb 1.0 too - i'm using an old t30 ...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] vertig:
I think we are agreeing on the same idea, except through different paths. I have tried at least 50 times (no exaggeration) to get KFU running through various methods posted in these forums. That's why I would not mind if it came down to a simple usb cable incompatibility.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] redbean25:
I believe what you are talking about is the factory cable. That allows you to get into fastboot when you are running the stock image and haven't flashed FFF yet. I have never owned a factory cable, and I was still able to connect via ADB, root, install TWRP and FFF. The issues I see the most when someone cannot connect via ADB is the wrong driver is installed, there is a Windows issue with permissions (or a space/special character in the path to the KFU or adb_usb.ini file), or the user makes a mistake in their procedure...such as having the Kindle mounted as a drive in windows when they are trying to do this. When you plug in the Kindle, and the screen shows up saying you are connected to the PC, you need to touch Disconnect, or ADB will not work.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] SalsaForte:
I also have problems with ADB... I try to install the driver using the "install drivers" batch fil, but I get an error msg: "Current language is not supported...".

My PC is running Windows XP (French).

I manually installed the drivers and saw my Kindle Fire ADB interface (devices manager) but ADB would never sees it... I'll continue to mess around with my Findle fire.