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[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] gavroche:
Hi,

I tried this using the 7.2.1 image on my KFHD 7" and system boots to system recovery mode and will not boot normally.

I then tried 7.1.5 image and it boots up ok but wifi and touch screen is not working?

I tried also deleting the userdata and cache and that makes no difference.

Is there no way we can use this to restore an original Amazon .bin file?

Many thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Solaris81:
I tried this to restore a demo kindle fire HD i bought from a comet closing down sale. It seems to have worked but for one major issue, the touchscreen no longer works, as above user. Not sure what to do now.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Solaris81:
Tried this again using the 7.2.2 system image and now it doesn't even boot. :(

EDIT: Thanks to longthinkzhang I've solved this problem by flashing the other partitions that he provided.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
It seems that amazon has also updated the boot.img and recovery.img with this recent 7.2.3 update. I have someone sending me a backup of the new 7.2.3 system version. As soon as I recieve it I will update the tool.

Check out the OP in a few for a fix with v1.2 of this tool
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] gavroche:
Thanks that solved it as I had already updated to 7.2.3 before trying 7.1.5 and 7.2.1 things weren't playing ball.

If we had a 7.1.5 boot.img and recovery.img could we downgrade?

As far as I can tell 7.2.3 firmware Amazon is also editing iptables and thus bypassing any firewall we may have in place... so we still can't easily prevent OTA updates which is nasty.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Sorry missed the edit.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Yes it is possible to downgrade using those imgs. See op for links and instructions
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Reflexdarky:
solaris how did you get your demo mode kindle in to fastboot i have one and i am having trouble getting it into fastboot i have a factory cable but when i plug it in the kindle just loads the software like normal and still in demo mode

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problem fixed i used another usb port but now i have no working touch screen any ideas how to fix that
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Reflexdarky:
FIXED i flashed the boot.img and recovery.img from the first post and touchscreen is working i know have a fully working kindle that was a store demo version :D:D:D
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Noxious Ninja:
Any word on the 7.2.3 update? I just got a KF HD 7" which came with 7.2.3, and I have a factory cable on the way. I want to root, but I kind of want to make sure there's a way to recover if something goes wrong. :) Although if downgrading to 7.2.1 is a safe way of recovering, I might go ahead and root...

Is there any benefit to running 7.2.1 over 7.2.3?

I'm willing to help if there's any way I can.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
I'm still waiting on the back up from someone. Got a pm that they were uploading it now.

No there is no reason to stay on 7.2.1. As long as you can root it would seem better to have the latest version.

I'll let you know if there's anything you can do
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] neoseekar:
Hi onemeila, I thank you so much for putting up this helpful thread. I used it to downgrade to stock 7.2.1 after i messed up my daughter's KFHD 7. And I also learned a good deal and had fun while going through the process.

May I suggest you re-write this as a " Step-by-step HOW TO" guide for such noobs like me as most would find it confusing figuring out the first step to do. Once again, a hearty THANK YOU!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Yeah I was planning on doing that with this next update. It all is seeming to get a little jumbled. Thank you for the input though.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] padest.com:
Hei! onemeila!

Thanks for your tools!

but, the version V1.2.3, i can't open the download link.

google says i don't have the access, need your approved!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Yeah sorry about that. It should be good now. I forgot to make it public access.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] padest.com:
:o

Thanks a lot!

I can download now.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hinzman420:
Does your kindle go into fastboot and windows just not recognize it. Or do you get fastboot at all. If you get fast boot on your kindle just unplug it and use the cable that the kindle came with and make sure you drivers are right and it should work.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hinzman420:
stock update problem

I used this tool to fix my kindle hd 7" but i wanted to update to 7.2.3 from the flashed 7.2.1 img from this tool. I placed the update file from amazon in the kindleupdates folder and updated my kindle. Now the kindle fire logo pops up and goes away and repeats then eventually screen goes black and i have to hard reset. retried this tool with no success. please help im tierd of replacing my kindle through amazon. would like to learn to fix it myself. any help would be appreciated.

Edit: Ha got it. If this happens all you have to do is flash the clockwork recovery that goes with cm10 thats being developed for the the kindle hd 7:. and then use the restore tool. and youll be back in business
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] persano:
i do it manually and i used the program and bootloop, please i have 7.2.3 and i want the 7.2.1, i need a img of the 7.2.1 and the recobery and boot too ?. please help me, i did it with 2 phones but never with a tablet, and never with a kindle fire hd
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
I don't quite understand what you need. The links for everything you are asking for are in the OP.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] persano:
i have a kinlde fire hd that entered in a bottloop (i have fastboot) and i used the method to downgrade to 7.2.1 of onemeila. and now i got a bootloop, i used his tools and nothing, i do it manually and nothing. i think i will need a system.img of 7.2.1 and use it with the recovery and boot of 7.2.1 to make it boot fine but i dont have a system.img. if im wronk please help me, i know how to change build.prop things or enable init.d and delete things in the kinlde fire hd but not how to use fastboot
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
The system.img for 7.2.1 is in the KFHD_SRT_v1.2, there is a folder called images that is with the tool. There are two images, system.img is for su only, system2.img is with su, launchers, and phonesky You are right you will need to use the system.img, boot.img, and recovery.img all from 7.2.1. You can either use the tool (v1.2) and flash the system.img, then manually flash boot and recovery via commands in OP. Or you can take the system.img from the images folder that is with the tool and do all three manually

Hope this makes sense
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] persano:
it worked
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Hey Everyone,

Can someone let me know if they have used v1.2.3 of this tool without problems. I no longer have a 7" to test myself and the system.img's came from another member. I have had a couple people have problems and want to confirm one way or another if it is a problem with the tool/.img or just user error.

Thanks in advance
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hinzman420:
Do i need my own boot.img and recovery.img if not i could test it just let me know

Sent From My Rooted Kindle Fire HD 7"
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] lacoursiere18:
Yea I tried to use it and it said cannot find or .img doesn't exsist...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hinzman420:
Everything seemed to flash just wouldnt boot but i used stock boot and recovery .img's from update.bin from amazon
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
So you are saying it only works if you use boot and recovery.imgs with it? You were running software version 7.2.3 on the kindle before you tried it?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hinzman420:
I thought you had to use the boot and recovery imgs. And no I was running 7.2.1 before I used the 1.2.3 tool. I'm now on 7.2.3 so I could try it again if you'd like. I didn't know it made a difference. I'm still learning.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Yeah that would definitely cause what you said happened to happen. That would be great if you could try it for me.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hinzman420:
Alright so I flashed just the system.img with the srt 1.2.3 and had no problems what so ever your tool works great. I have to reinstall my launcher lol. But no biggy just glad I can help. The only thing I can think of that I might be doing different than other people is when I unzip the tool I unzip it to the /sdk/platform-tools folder. For the people who said that the tool can't find the sys img. I don't think they are unzipping the zip file but running it from the zip file. Just a thought.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Thank you thats probably it, just glad its working fine
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] lo4b:
I downloaded v1.2.3, I hav my kindle hd in fast boot but when I try restoring, it says

target reported max download size of 1006632960 bytes

error: cannot load 'images/system.img': No error.

...and nothing else hapens. Plz how do I solve this? I might need details cos Ipm a noob wit androids.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] lo4b:
Please can u write what u did step by step, I keep gettin an error message dat says cannot load 'images/system.img'.

Please help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Are you running windows7, 8, or mac? I don't have my files right now but I'm downloading the tool now to check over the file names and folders. Make sure that none of the folder names are changed after you download and be sure to unzip. There should be a folder named images and two .img files inside that folder- system and system2.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Shawnsch:
fastboot drivers

my kindle shows up as Tate-PVT-08 in device manager and windows cant find a driver any help?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Try re-installing the drivers for adb.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Shawnsch:
Re: KFHD System.img Restore Tool

Can I use this to go from 7.2.1 to 7.2.3?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] angileri:
Bricked KFHD

Hi All-

Looks like I bricked my KFHD trying to get android on it.

Anyone one live in San Jose, CA with a factory cable that would be willing to meet with me to try and get my KFHD unbricked.

I would be willing to buy you a cup of coffee and float $20 bucks your way for your time.

Reply back if you are in the Bay Area and have some time.

Thanks all,

Ben
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] esema1o:
Re: KFHD System.img Restore Tool

Just make one with any usb is simple fast free :D here link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwwI_6doBWk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BlackElvis79:
Re: KFHD System.img Restore Tool

Looks hella ugly but it works like a charm...EVERY TIME! :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Krsmqn:
Re: KFHD System.img Restore Tool

Wrap some electrical tape around that shiz and call it good. Lol.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BlackElvis79:
Any chance you could add all 3 images? System, Recovery, and Boot please?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] lordmuggins:
I have wasted more than enough time trying to use this tool, but I don't know if I have a driver problem or what.

I can get into FB mode fine (with the Wordart style logo appearing on my screen), but when I'm in that, Win7 gives me an "Unknown device" - despite all the correct drivers being installed.. uninstalled..installed, round and round again

I get stuck at "waiting for device".

All ADB functionality etc works as normal.. when booted up into normal mode.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Slimepuppy:
A site search and/or Google search will provide you at least a dozen tutorials on installing, testing, and using ADB/Fastboot drivers. This tool works perfectly, but it cannot read our minds or put our feet on the floor for us.

Should you desire help, feel free to tell us exactly what device you're using, what software and/or boot loader might be installed, what host computer you're using, it's operating system, what drivers you're using and their source, whether there's any other Android software installed on the computer (developer tools, etc), and we'll try to guide you.

But since the problem is not with this tool, please post your request in a non-development section. Thanks.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] daweeze02:
Hey man I ran your tool tried option 1 and 2 but even after a restore I am still stuck in bootloop. Little background here, I was rooted with the revalpha cm10 installed. I then installed the hashcode dual boot but didn't see where it said to do it from stock amazon rom. So then it was goofed, I reflashed back to cm10 via fastboot commands etc. I even then got from CWm to TWRP and tried installing KFHD_SRT_v1.2.3 from there but it failed, tried from sideload adb as well. Any ideas from here?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] xxxo:
if you have fastboot cable i would fastboot erase boot system recovery use this threads tool and flash stock boot & recovery images from this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886189

at your own risk of course,
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] daweeze02:
YeaI have a cable, trying it now.....

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This is what I did with the tool in this thread, I even just trying returning to stock via KFFirstAide64 but still in loop. From my knowledge these tools revert your recovery and system back to stock.

Not sure why this worked but after installing the kindlefirst aid I ran the commands for the boot and recovery from the front page and now I'm back. Now back to hascode's dual boot lol
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Glad you figured it out. I just re-purchased The HD7 so I will soon be updating this tool to include the boot and recovery images for newer software versions. Hopefully to make things easier for everyone out there.

Sorry about any lack of support but I ve had to deal with replacing my laptop and getting everything setup the way I want it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] daweeze02:
Re: KFHD System.img Restore Tool

It's all good man, thanks for making it in the first place. I was just confused because I thought those files were only for downgrading so never applied them.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] sonofevil77:
Can I use this after 7.3.0 update?

First off thank you for this, it saved my ass last week. Can I use this if I am on 7.3.0 and re flash the previous version? I got my kfhd7 a week ago and haven't finished setting it up and running the ota script and now they updated it and I lost root and my playstore.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] quan_1986:
Thanks onemeila :

-KFHD_SRT_v1.3.0

-boot and recovery images inlcuded

-SuperSU and GoogleServicesFramework now included as system recovery apk's great, thank you
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] los911:
My Kindle started in 7.2.0_user_xx before I rooted it then bricked it. Now it's stuck in Kindle System Recovery and I've ordered my factory cable.

Will I be able to use this? Do I download 7.2.3 straight away or need to downgrade etc?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] :
Yeah you should be able to use it to unbrick providing you can get into the KFHD into fastboot OK.

Just download 7.2.3 and go from there.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] :
This tool is a lifesaver ;) Restored my Kindle Fire HD 7 in no time at all.

Just got a quick question. I was on 7.3.0 but I downgraded to 7.2.3 using SRT Version 1.3.0. Now from my understanding, this version of the tool pushes the 7.2.3 boot image along with the system and recovery.

Would it be safe to assume that the tool replaced the 7.3.0 bootloader with the 7.2.3 bootloader, which in turn allows us to install Hashcode's 2nd bootloader?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Krsmqn:
I think you need to be careful and make sure you don't have the updated bootloader that fixes the exploit that allowed Hashcode to create the second one. I think he goes into all that on the new thread.

Go slow and be careful.

This is a Kinology HD using XDA Premium
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] :
Thanks for the advice. I was aware of the problems with the updated bootloader; I just wish there was a way to verify before I start all this. I guess I'll do some more research before I begin.

Thanks again!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Yes the tool would have replaced the 7.3.0 boot.img with the 7.2.3 boot.img. Meaning yes you would be safe to install 2nd bootloader.

On another note for those without need of the custom bootloader, I have updated this tool with v7.3.0 imgs. There is now a separate option for flashing boot and recovery images. I have incorporated this separate option in SRT_v1.3.0 and will update the link as soon as i get a chance to upload.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Yes you can
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] davuong:
Thank you for this. But Amazon have updated to 7.3.1. Can you make file .img for 7.3.1 like this. You're the best.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jailuis:
You could just flash any other and it will update on its own... no?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] :
Usually yes you can do it this way; you need to make sure OTA isn't disabled otherwise it won't update itself.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
I didnt even realize they had updated again. Man amazon can annoying with these updates, and most of the time its just to lock down some exploit until we find another. Neverending!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] davuong:
Thank you dev.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] esox_hu:
Can i use this without fastboot cable?

How about doing it from linux?

I'm asking it becasue my kfhd went to bootloop after he last step of the installation process last night :(
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bro1:
i have a kindle fire hd7 with a backup image i created with first aide software,i try to restore but still get the red screen,can i use my backup with this tool,,,,,,,the files i have are boot crypto,dkernal,idme,recovery,xloader,bootloader,dfs,efs.msc,system,,,all are img

i can only get in fastboot mode or red screen,waiting for a reply in another thread but this could be another option

thanks,it was originally on 7.3.1

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tryed this tool using KFHD_SRTv1.3.5.zip and i am back to life,thanks so much :D

my system is still on 7.3.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Just to confirm you can use your own backup with this tool. Just replace the system.img inside the images folder with your system.img backup. Be sure the file is named: system

Then use the first restore option.

Or you can just place your system image(also naming it: system) in the root folder of this tool open a cmd prompt from the root folder and from fastboot mode use this cmd:

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash system system.img
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Android Cowboy:
Could post a mirror for these files. I can't download any of them. Also trying to get into fastboot but doesn't work. Do you have to use the factory cable regardless. I tried manual fastboot getvar product and after <waiting for device> I connect using a regular USB cable and KF just powers on and boots up. No fastboot.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Try downloading now. I had no problem when I just tried. Let me know if you still can't and I'll send you another link. And yes you

have to

use a factory cable with this 7" variant, unless the device is recognized by adb then you can use the cmd from the op.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Android Cowboy:
So my KF isn't actually bricked or anything. But I want to use this to return to a factory image after rooting. Some Amazon stuff got replaced by Play Store and I want to learn how to go back to stock image. So if read correctly then since adb works on my KF then I can just use that to boot to bootloader using cmd from OP then run your tool. No need to go into fastboot then. I want to get this right so actually DON'T brick my KF. Thanks.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
You have to be in fastboot for this tool to work. But yes those adb cmds will get you there if you aren't bricked or in a loop. This tool is made from a rooted stock amazon img.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] merlise:
Thank you so much for making this tool! My Kindle was stuck on boot loop but after flashing the files you provided, it works perfectly!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TheNinja370:
Badass, and idiot proof. I am proof of that. :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TheNinja370:
So, are there any tricks to avoid the OTA updates? Not that big of a deal for me, since I use my Kindle at home most of the time, but was just curious. I guess flashing something a rom is the only way to avoid it?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] xxxo:
I read somewhere delete the otacerts zip in system/etc/security/ ,with file manager if you are rooted,can not confirm this works as not on stock
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] south956:
damn

guys i really need help, i restored kindle with first aide then with this tool and evry boot up it displays provisioning fail. plz tell me there a way to fix this because im stuck bad
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TheNinja370:
Thanks. I didn't delete it, but I moved it to my download folder.I should know in a few days if it works or not.

Awhile later......

I ended up putting it back in the folder, but renamed it. Will keep you guys posted, if you're interested.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] geoldr:
Guys so here is my situation.

I followed this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2271909

And I made backups of every partition. I was using the latest Kindle fire 7.4.x version.

Unfortunately the FireFlash utility bricked my Kindle.

I bought the fastboot cable and was able to go into fastboot and flash back the boot.img.

Now my kindle boots, but when I am in fastboot I can't flash anything else. It jus gets stuck on sending... so I cant flash back the stock recovery.

How do I downgrade to 7.2.3? There are many links in the OP I am not sure what to download.

PS: I am on a mac.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Download KFHD_SRT v1.3.0. That tool has an option for flashing the boot and recovery partitions. Use one of the first options and flash the system.img then without exiting the tool choose the option to restore factory recovery(that will flash both the boot.img and recovery.img)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Android Cowboy:
In Fastboot can you flash the official Amazon bin files to get to a complete stock. Do you use the same fastboot flash system commands with the update-kindle_7.4.3 file. Anyone try this or will that brick my Kindle.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] r3pwn:
You need to extract the bin file and flash the "system.img" to your device in fastboot. To extract the bin file just rename it to "whatever.zip" then extract it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Android Cowboy:
Great, thanks for the info. Will give it a try and see how it goes.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] r3pwn:
Welcome. :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Android Cowboy:
Extracted the bin file. I have a boot and recovery image files. But there is only a system folder which has all the system files. But there is no system.img file that I can find. Do I need take the system folder and somehow convert it into a system image file. Is there a way to do that.