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[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
Get a factory cable and then we can work on fixing your device.

One thing you have to know about entering commands is that computers have no more intelligence than, say, an ordinary rock. Meaning, they are not able to think on their own. They don't have the capacity to make their own decisions. Everything is laid out for them via sets of instructions. ADB and fastboot are programs with their own sets of instructions embedded into them, so in order to use them, you must direct the computer to those programs. When entering commands from the command line, the computer will search only the present working directory for those commands (plus any directories in it's PATH, but that is a subject for another time). When you open a command prompt in Windows, it will start in a specific directory (folder). Normally in Windows its the "Documents and Settings" folder (if I remember correctly). When you enter a command like "adb devices", the computer will search it's own set of built in commands for the first word (command) in the command line (in this case, adb). If that command isn't in it's set of built in commands, it searches the present working directory. In all likelihood, adb will not be in in the first present working directory when the command prompt opens up so you have to redirect it. There are several ways to do this. You can make sure the directory containing adb is in your PATH, but there's a little bit of learning involved and it's unnecessary unless you intend to enter a LOT of adb commands. You can change directories (cd) to the correct folder, but if you don't know what you're doing it can get very confusing and frustrating. The easiest and most straight forward way of doing this is to locate the directory containing adb and fastboot then "Shift + right-click, on that folder and select "Open command window here". The command window that opens is where you'll enter your adb/fastboot commands. Apart from that, you must really know the commands you're using, how they're used and what they do, or you're just wasting your time.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kishorev:
Does or kindle gets recognized.. if so there is a chance to recover
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaszloToth:
Thanks, I've read up a bit more about the ADB and Fastboot commands, and I think I have a better grasp on them now, and your explanation of where I need be as far as changing directories in the command prompt really clears things up.

From reading your advice earlier in this thread, my best option would probably be to wipe the existing user data on the device that I forgot about before re-flashing the stock Kindle update by changing directories to the folder which contains ADB.exe and Fastboot.exe, then running the "fastboot -i 0x1949 erase userdata" command once I've connected the device with a factory cable. By doing this, would I be essentially restoring the device as if it were brand new again? Aside from erasing user data, are there any other ADB or Fastboot commands that I should run?

Also, assuming the ADB drivers are installed properly, once I've plugged in the device with the factory cable, will KFU immediately recognize the device, or will I need to first run the "fastboot -i 0x1949 erase userdata" command to get it back to stock first before I get 4000 status in KFU? I'm wondering if I could just plug in the factory cable, root and flash TWRP via KFU, then wipe and factory reset the user data from within TWRP, or would that be going about it backwards?

Thanks again fro the help!

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No, the KFU status is "unknown" and Windows doesn't even really have time to recognize that the device is connected via USB, since the Kindle will reboot every 15-20 seconds.

I've ordered a factory cable, so hopefully it will be a pretty straight-forward fix once I get it.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kishorev:
Had a similar problem of rebooting every 10 sec or so..I left it on charge overnight and it worked..it got charged decent enough for me to help recover it..

Just try charging it overnight it might just work..I always feel using factory cable shd be the last resort
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
One thing you need to realize, is that once you get custom recovery installed, you will rarely ever need to use fastboot commands. Fastboot commands really only need to be used when everything else fails. Custom recovery and the latest version of the FireFireFire bootloader have probably 90% of the functionality that fastboot has, so unless those options aren't available to you, try to avoid fastboot altogether.

Most Kindle Fire problems are fixed by wiping the system, data & cache (factory reset) partitions and reinstalling the ROM.

Your first course of action should be to get TWRP and FireFireFire installed, if they aren't already. For this you

will

need fastboot commands. In order to issue fastboot commands, you need to be in fastboot mode. I'm guessing this is most likely not the case. Unfortunately, without a system to boot to, or the FireFireFire bootloader (blue Kindle Fire logo) installed, you have no chance of getting into fastboot without a factory cable.

The factory cable will get you into fastboot so you can reinstall custom recovery and reinstall a new ROM. You can then use the custom recovery to install a new bootloader (never wipe to install a bootloader BTW). Chances are, that is all you need to fix your device. You should keep your device powered off (hold power button for 20 seconds), until the factory cable arrives.

Hope that helps.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaszloToth:
So instead of using fastboot to wipe the user data, I should use it to install TWRP? Can you give me the fastboot command for that? Or can I do that with KFU once I plug in the factory cable?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soupmagnet:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23747804
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaszloToth:
Thanks soupmagnet, I got the factory cable today and was able to flash FFF and TWRP with fastboot commands, and it's working like it should again. You help has been much appreciated.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ben2t:
same problem with kindle fire.

hi, i am new here and i got exact the same problem with you, i just ordered the factory cable, can you please give the step by step procedure on solving this problem with the factory cable. your help will be appreciated, thanks.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strongside:
:good::good::good::good::good::good: works for me thank you
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aaronkatrini:
ok, today i had the same problem because i didn't wipe the factory restore!

The solution WASN'T the Factory Cable (I was considering buying one)!

Very easy:

Linux and SOUPKIT! were the solution, when the tablet boots up immediately hit the install recovery, after installing recovery, just set to boot into recovery.

Now is very much you can do (ex. wipe everything and than install update.zip all over)

Very much thank you to the guy who made SOUPKIT! (u've saved my S many many times ;) )
[Nexus 7 General] gjsii13:
I wanted to make a thread where people (primarily second and third wave pre-orders) can post when their Nexus 7 was shipped to their Gamestop for pickup.

I ordered mine July 20th & have yet to hear from them about the status.
[Nexus 7 General] dmnall:
I preordered mine on July 15 and was told that I was on the third wave but actually on the second wave and got mine on the 25th and have not put it down since lol. I would recommend calling them and seeing where yours is.

Cheers,

Charlie
[Nexus 7 General] bagoshi:
Ordered mine on the 15th, still have't heard anything.
[Nexus 7 General] player911:
I called them today and they said they probably won't be getting them till October (in store).

I don't know about preorders but I'd rather not deal with that crap. There are plenty of other places to buy it from and probably get it sooner.
[Nexus 7 General] gjsii13:
Not when all you have is Gamestop credit
[Nexus 7 General] bushpilotwannabe:
I think I ordered mine on the 14th, but I know I'm in the second wave of preorders. I called on Saturday and the guy I spoke with said they'd be in later this week. Then I called again yesterday and whoever answered didn't want to give a date, just saying that they'd be in whenever everybody else started getting another shipment. Hope the first guy is right, but the second guy knew specifically of the screen separation issue, so he was probably more knowledgeable.

The only reason I'm holding out is because I'm using some store credit from my old iPod touch. I had actually bought one from Staples, but returned it at the end of the 14 day window after it developed the screen separation problem (along the bottom, oddly enough). Otherwise, I would have just sold the GameStop one on eBay if they were still worth $300+ on there once it came in. I took the first guy at his word in making that decision, so here's hoping I'm not without one for too long.
[Nexus 7 General] geneo11:
got my second one

I didn't preorder one and got it the 2nd day it came out at GameStop(last one in area). It had a screen seperation issue and they ordered me a new one that came in a week later. The new one is great and I got another $10 from Google wallet.
[Nexus 7 General] bloodiedwraith:
Preordered mine on that 17th of July and have been calling every week to find out any information. I was told that I was going to get it by August 7th when I preordered, but was just trying to have some hope that I'd be getting it sooner. If it wasn't for the fact that I got it for free by getting rid of my wife's old iPhone 4 I would've bought it from somewhere else a long time ago.
[Nexus 7 General] lad2:
Same here, preordered on the 17th, was told it would come in late last week. Called Monday and was told August 7 instead. I could have gotten one at Macmall B&M downtown but since I had tradein at Gamestop I gotta wait.
[Nexus 7 General] andrewhchiu:
I ordered mine on July 14th and received a call on July 24th to pick up which I believe is the second wave. So far, no problems on my tablet.
[Nexus 7 General] david279:
Got mine from GameStop. I Preordered then it took about 10 ten to get to the store. The way the store rep explained it to me was the store won't keep it in stock in store. You go in and preorder it and they will order it and it will come in one of their weekly shipments.
[Nexus 7 General] Torisen:
Ordered from GameStop on July 15th and last time I called they said late September. I have in the mean time picked one up from Staples. Going to sell the one from GameStop to a buddy.
[Nexus 7 General] bushpilotwannabe:
That's what they told me right before I got mine from Staples (I've returned it since then), which was on the 17th. That was right when Google was overwhelmed by demand for the 16 GB version; my guess is some higher-up put a really conservative estimate in the system to keep people's expectations low.

I'm hoping it comes this weekend, because it's the sales tax holiday in NC from Friday to Sunday and tablets qualify. If not, I might still go in and try to pay for it over the weekend, even if it's not in yet.
[Nexus 7 General] dansan382:
ordered mine on the 15th, it came in on the 25th. he said it was his second wave of shipments.
[Nexus 7 General] gjsii13:
BIG update for me:

Ordered the 20th from Gamestop. Got off the phone today with them, gave them my info, and it is in transit scheduled for early next week :)
[Nexus 7 General] bushpilotwannabe:
Same story for me with the South Blvd. and Woodlawn location in Charlotte, NC (ordered 7/14). The guy on the phone told me an email went out this morning saying a big shipment is on its way. Didn't say who all was on that email, but it sounded like a lot of people are getting theirs next week.

I saw a guy from Chicago over in the main thread saying he ordered his on the 22nd and got it today. Sounds like there's no real consistency with who gets theirs when, but it looks like the wait is almost over. :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 7 General] kardain:
Preordered July 19... Haven't heard anything quite yet. Hell the csr didn't even have an estimated date other than eventually. But I preorder enough through one particular store to know that store's employees aren't completely incompetent.

On edit: stopped in on a hunch and it turns out that mine came in this morning. Woot!

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[Nexus 7 General] gjsii13:
Mine is in!!!!!!!! Going now to get it.
[Nexus 7 General] CooLoserTech:
Pre ordered mine on the 7th. My receipt originally said Second Wave 8/7. On the 13th I got a call from the GS Guy saying my Nexus 7 was ready for pickup. Seemed like I was the only one in my city to get one, or one of few. There were no advertisements in the store.
[Nexus 7 General] bloodiedwraith:
I feel like I'm the only one waiting anymore. I called today to ask and they said they should be getting a big shipment in tomorrow and hopefully mine will be on it. I just hope if I have any issues with mine it won't be this big of a hassle to get a replacement.
[Nexus 7 General] Joeyosaurus:
Ordered mine on the 17th. Picked it up 20 minutes ago.
[Nexus 7 General] matt1545:
I pre-ordered mine on July 17th, was told and read everywhere the next shipment would be 8/7. Have not heard anything yet. I just called since I was reading people on the Third Wave were getting theirs today and was told that should not be happening. Makes me wonder if mine, the only one pre-ordered at all at the time, is just sitting in back collecting dust.
[Nexus 7 General] lad2:
Got mine today, came in to pick it up and the guy said I was third in line but the other 2 preorders ahead of me decided to bail out. Very excited! Now I know what I'll be doing this weekend.
[Nexus 7 General] :
Around what time did you get the text? :o
[Nexus 7 General] Torisen:
Thanks for the thread, called to check if it was in and it was, they didn't have any on reserve so if I had not called in they would have sold it. Gamestop guy said he didn't know why I didn't receive the email alert for it. Going to go pick it up now.
[Nexus 7 General] Ir0nLy0n:
Just saw this thread while browsing and decided I'd go check with my GameStop. I pre ordered on July 17th they told me i'd be third wave. I walked in and the guy saw me and grabbed my nexus 7 off the shelf behind him to ring it up:good::D
[Nexus 7 General] bloodiedwraith:
Man I don't think I'll ever order anything from GameStop again. I keep telling myself because I got it for free I shouldn't be upset, but I still am. I pre-ordered mine on 7/17 and I see so many people have gotten theirs already and even people that pre-ordered after me! I called yesterday because they said they'd have it there when I called the day before. Not surprisingly, they didn't have any and said the shipment wouldn't get there until Monday or Tuesday.

I also found out I was the only one who has pre-ordered from that location since their pre-order allotment, which makes it even more bizarre that I haven't gotten mine yet. So frustrating.
[Nexus 7 General] bushpilotwannabe:
I hear ya. I don't think there's any rhyme or reason as to when preorders show up. I put in for mine on 7/14 and it still hasn't come. A week ago they said it'd be in this week; this week they're saying it'll come next week. Hope this doesn't go on for too much longer.
[Nexus 7 General] :
I just went in and picked mine up.

I didn't get the warning message.

Absolutely 0 defects (not even screen lift) as far as I can tell.

I *HIGHLY* recommend you go in physically and check -

I had no idea but went in on instinct.

Totally worth :3

(despite the guy barely giving me crap for a trade-in. I said good riddance - payed the full $160 I had left to pay - and am e-bay-bound)
[Nexus 7 General] dallcingi:
That's what happened to me too (ordered on 7/14 as well), but then I got a phone call today saying it was ready for pick up. The manager said he was hoping it would come today and voila, it did! One of the guys told me to call everyday and that's what I did.
[Nexus 7 General] bushpilotwannabe:
No joy yesterday, but it came today. No defects out of the box. Hooray!
[Nexus 7 General] SinisterModz:
Finally received a replacement today from GameStop but soon as charged it up to play with it I noticed the screen was lifted causing a clicking sound and its having issues with multi touch.
[Nexus S General] raducux:
i took the liberty of replacing the images in the script in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1669093 with the ones in the JB factory image . the script works with JB . i will upload a link for stock JB . if that is an inconvenience for one of the two mentioned bellow... please tell me and i'll remove it . enjoy .

the method is simple :

1. enable usb debugging

2. run the script and follow instructions

3.now you run jb stock factory image .

thank you HosainH( for sharing) and michaelpeerman (the original source )

and here it is :

i9023/i9020t: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxOITIU5B1JYbkJWZ2R3Rk5BWjA

mirror: http://www.4shared.com/folder/n5bUU9Cw/one_click_stock_i9023_i9020t.html

i9020a: http://www.4shared.com/folder/nzNXF0Tc/one_click_stock_i9020a.html
[Nexus S General] fung9:
Error 404 on the google doc link
[Nexus S General] tweeny80:
I posted a question a few days ago asking how to unroot and revert back to stock. I have a physical phone problem with my device and need warranty repairs.

If I follow your post instr then I will end up with the JB OTA stock image, unrooted with a locked bootloader? If so it's the answer I've been looking for!
[Nexus S General] Imppy:
Does this work on all versions of nexus s?
[Nexus S General] raducux:
No it does not work on all versions of ns... as it has the factory image for soju ( i9023 and i9020 international versions. Does the link work ? Where else could i upload a folder ?
[Nexus S General] raducux:
It would get your phone to stock 4.1,1 official google image not rooted... as for the bootloader it locks it. But if not you could just use the "fastboot oem lock" comand
[Nexus S General] Imppy:
Could you create one for i920a it would be nice
[Nexus S General] raducux:
ill try but i dont really know a good upload space
[Nexus S General] Imppy:
Drop box or Google drive!
[Nexus S General] raducux:
im uploading it now for the i9020a
[Nexus S General] Imppy:
Awesome now all the devices are supported I believe! Its handy when you want to go fully stock to check if it is device specific problem or ROM ..or to send it for repair
[Nexus S General] albundy2010:
A script can accomplish anything that a user can accomplish on their own by doing the same commands. If there is a hardware or software error on the device that is preventing it from working the manual way then the script won't work either.
[Nexus S General] raducux:
yes it is useful ..thats why i made it ,, its just an easier way ,:highfive:

but im too lazy to upload for all variants because the upload takes like an hour and here in romania it is 7 am
[Nexus S General] tweeny80:
Hi ... yes I understand what you're saying. My phone's problem is possibly the micro USB port, seems to be working poorly. Phone charges but my PC and laptop suddenly don't recognise the device when connected by cable. Bear in mind I did drop my phone in muddy grass (ports got mud-filled) three days earlier, causing latent damage only now seen.

SO b4 I take it for warranty repair need to unroot etc but all methods required a working USB cable ... this method seems to be the answer I need. You agree?
[Nexus S General] raducux:
You still need usb for this... you have to have usb debugging on....copy the folder to your computer and click run. It will do the rest with a few keys
[Nexus S General] Proxan:
Cheers man, i'll keep this bookmarked for when i sell my phone. Dont wanna be giving out a rooted/non-wiped device :)

-Proxan
[Nexus S General] tweeny80:
So...I have not fully understood the OP's method. I foolishly assumed this procedure didn't require USB connection to my PC (which does not work anymore because PC no longer recognises my device via cable after some likely water damage).

Any idea how I can revert back to stock JB or ICS with a locked bootloader unrooted etc WITHOUT connecting to my PC via cable?? I really need to get this fixed under warranty.

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus S General] pstavros:
it says "waiting for device" and stops there...why??what can i do??
[Nexus S General] albundy2010:
Learn how to do it the manual way and stop with these IMHO stupid damn toolkits.

Not directed at you or anybody but if you're not capable of installing drivers and unlocking with fastboot etc you have no business to actually have root access/unlocked bootloader etc.
[Nexus S General] imranaryan:
any one can provide me mirrror for both cannot download from 4shared
[Sony Tablet S] amapala:
I am no longer able to download new apps or update installed apps from google play store (build 3.7.15). I can get the status bar that indicates a connection is being attempted, but I never get a download progress bar, and never any errors. The problem began about a week ago. I've tried clearing the play store cache, clearing data, and restoring to the factory version of play store, all with no success. No other connection problems (internet, email work fine). I'm currently running unrooted ICS 4.0.3. I'm completely at a loss, and appreciate any help!

UPDATE: After letting the download run overnight, I finally got an error 495. I've also tried clearing the cache and data from Download Manager, but still no luck.
[Sony Tablet S] CoolApps:
All I can say is to Factory Reset the device...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Olt:
I've got a brand-new (Australian) P6810 (Wifi 7.7), and it doesn't let me boot into recovery mode at all. I can get into download mode with no problems (and so have been able to manually update to ICS) but without recovery mode its not letting me root the device.

Is it an issue just with mine, or are there others that have had the same issue? If so, has anyone been able to get around it by flashing a different recovery or something?

The issue is rather frustrating, especially since i had no problems rooting my i9000...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Josvaz:
Your steps?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] onicrom:
boot into download mode and try to install a custom recovery (CWM?) then you can root. you need to install recovery via download anyway
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Olt:
I've tried turning off, then holding Volume+Up and then powering on the device. It just then gives the Samsung boot animation. Turning it off, holding Volume+Down and powering it on goes into download mode just fine. I have made sure that USB debugging is enabled in the settings as well.

I've tried installing CWM recovery via Download Mode + Odin, and it still doesn't let me actually boot into recovery even though Odin says the flash worked successfully. In Odin i had "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" ticked, and put the CWM .tar file in the PDA field. I've tried CWM-20120710-p6810 and CWM-20120719-p6810 recoveries (found in other posts on here). I've also tried setting it to not-auto-reboot, and manually restarting and then holding Vol+up and it still just boots normally.

I've tried two builds of ICS (P6810XXLPK and P6810XXLPL), and when i tried going back to the Honeycomb (P6810DTKL5) that came with it, it just boot looped until i reflashed ICS.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] lucid:
Patience...

When you see the bootanimation, you think you lost.

Actually, keep holding down both buttons, device will shut down, keep holding, then ... voila your recovery.

You can click thanks now, then proceed with rooting and custom ROM's
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] onicrom:
power + up volume, let go of the power as soon as you see the samsung logo keep holding onto up volume until recovery boots
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Olt:
Yep that got it... i thought i had tried every combination of holding them, but obviously not.

Thanks all
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Josvaz:
As i suspect lol.