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[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Updated the original post w/ TWRP 2.6.3.0 file links and info.

This is mostly for new installs. If you're already using TWRP you can update using the .zip file found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2218796
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Thanks for your continued hard work Hashcode. Will be flashing this in a bit.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Nice clean flash. Thanks to TWRP for the files. Only recovery I use.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] fooshack:
Using the original Kindle functions?

I have flashed followed the instructions and have CM10.1 up and running, but I am unclear about the original Kindle functions. I'm sorry if this has already been answered but I don't have time to read through 40+ pages. After we install a custom ROM, are we still able to use the original Kindle book reading functions and register it as a Kindle with Amazon? Can I still get a free PRIME book a month? Or does this have to be duel booted with the original Kindle OS as a second ROM?

Thanks.

foos
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
You can't use Prime movies or the lending library or Amazon's audible using a custom ROM. You can flash an Amazon nandroid/image to do that stuff if you want/need to. Flashing that ROM does not unregister your tablet if it was already register but you are free of Amazon with that custom ROM. You can run a Kindle that is unregistered with a custom ROM.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] g3droid:
Hi!

Awesome work and support here in this thread, thank you so much!

Unfortunately all files von goo.im can't be downloaded, will they be reuploaded or does anyone have a link where i can download them.

I need freedomboot and the recovery image.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] DroidDonX:
I Had the same question, but I did some some searching and I FOUND IT!!

Here it is download links are at the bottom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2347170
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] g3droid:
Thank you DroidDonX, i also found these files but i was looking for the newer ones - do you know if they will work for flashing with 7.4.6 installed ?

I'm really super cautious cause i have no fastboot cable to unbrick ;)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] andlid:
Anything that works on product: Soho-PVT-Prod-07?

product: Soho-PVT-Prod-07

finished. total time: 0.000s

Anyone tried anything else then Amazon's OS on these? Does the attached work?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
PLEASE DO NOT USE THESE FILES ON THE NEW 2013 KINDLE FIRE HD 7" (SOHO)

The original Kindle Fire HD 7" (2012) was named "TATE".

These files are VERY specific to that make/model.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Today, I updated all of the download links. I thought goo.im was going to come back up faster, and I apologize for the delay.

Currently, there is no Amazon OS .zip being hosted. I'll try and get that back up at a future date.

SO if you use these files, plan on installing CM10.1/CM10.2.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] hisee:
Del
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Updated the instructions and links in the original post.

- Added TWRP 2.6.3.1 link

- Changed from supporting the Amazon Stock OS to installing CM-10.2

- Added full .zip installation instructions for STEP 7

Enjoy
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] rebel1699:
I have been trying this for 2 days now, with 3 different methods, and all to no avail. Every time, It is stuck in bootloop. All orange, and never any blue. Therefor, no access to recovery. Flashed all files in the op via fastboot......used fireflash.....nothing either way. Every time, I have to rescue back to stock. Any ideas. Again, never any blue.

I have flashed the freedom, 7.2.3 boot, and twrp, pushed stack (done in the correct order).

Made my own factory cable, but since fastboot is working perfectly, I am doubting that would be a problem.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Did you also check "disable recovery auto update" when using FireFlash? 4 things need to be done when using FireFlash. Three you listed. Let me know.

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Edit: Unless I read your post wrong.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] evo_zero:
Great work Hashcode!

I have 10.1 working on my KFHD, fantastic!

Many thanks

Ian
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] rebel1699:
Yeah, all the correct steps in fireflash. And as I said, the second attempt was all fastboot. Both failing gave me a little insight on something i did on both. After flashing the 7.2.3 bootloader, I did not do a reboot before flasbing the next two imgs (freedom, twrp). Although, i have only seen one tut that recommends to do so. Either way, I got this for my son, and settled on 7.2.3, with disabled updates, root and holo launcher. That will serve him fine. Thanks for the reply.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] pihug12:
So, I didn't have any answer for this post, so I tried to do all these steps again (with TWRP 2.6.3.1). Now, my KFHD7 seems bricked (red screen just after booting the device).

- Is it because I flashed the stack override a second time ?

- Is it because I flashed "kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.3.img" on a 7.4.6 device ?

I can't access "adb shell" and launch fastboot commands with the standard USB cable anymore.

I don't have my fastboot cable right now. It seems like I'm screwed. :(

EDIT : F**k, I forgot this step "fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader kfhd7-u-boot-prod-7.2.3.bin" :crying:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Oh man, yep, that's a big problem. You need a fastboot cord or make one. Maybe that will work but a red screen is considered a hard brick too.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] chizoorg:
Hi,

this method does not work for 2013 Kindle Fire HD (KFSOWI) right?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
No, not yet. Root is what's available for now.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Krsmqn:
Get fastboot cable and visit the thread in my siggy. You should be able to fix it. :thumbup:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
I have an updated freedom-boot for 7.4.6. Which can be used for this process (or if you're running stock OS -- NOT FOR CM11).

I may need an experienced user to test it, as I don't have a stock backup on my HD7 device at the moment (would save me about a half hour+ of setup).

Download Mirror 1 (Goo.im)

Download Mirror 2 (Crackflasher)

md5sum: 1628fc4750d0d49cbce41ab616a9d732

This file is going to be the updated in the instructions for the 1st line of STEP 6:

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.6.img

Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Tomsgt:
Tested works fine thanks for the upload.

Boots version 7.4.6
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Flashed fine, booted fine into stock Amazon 7.4.6 firmware. Re-registered my KFHD7 on it and played around a bit. Worked fine for me with no issues here. Good stuff...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Funny off-topic: Why are the guides to using this thread stickied, but this actual thread isn't ...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] devrruti:
Stack override file link is down, is this file neccesary?

Appart from "fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.6.img" is the rest of the tutorial up-to-date?

Will it work for stock 7.4.6?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
I'm going to update my links here in a bit. One of the hosts I use needed to take most of their files down to make sure they weren't hosting stuff that devs didn't upload themselves.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Links updated and 7.4.6 boot.img link added to the OP.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] devrruti:
I couldn't thank you enough, I was just waiting for those files. This guide is very well written, easy and foolproof.

Running cm10.2 very smooth and bugfree for some days now. Thanks a lot for the work you put on this.

I got the Kindle for some relatives after seeing it would be possible to put custom roms on them. I hope I can repeat the process on a Kindle for my aunt in a couple of weeks. I'm wishing Amazon doesn't release another update that changes everything.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] blazin6969:
How do I accomplish this

"WHEN MODDING THE KFIRE HD YOU SHOULD HAVE WORKING FASTBOOT DRIVERS/ACCESS ON YOUR PC."

I didn't see a s download for drivers for it. I have a fast boot cable but never connected it.

Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
You have to set up the environment. This video tutorial will show you how to set the path http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw the SDK package can be downloaded from here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Sent from Nexus 7 flo running Paranoid Android 4.3 JB using xda app-developers app
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] idtheftvictim:
Stack file keeps on failing to download. Is the link not fixed?

Thanks!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
I just downloaded it although it took me a couple tries. Normally I don't post mirrors when a file download is working.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] idtheftvictim:
Thank you so much!

I am rooted, and was able to install TWRP and CM11!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] NickSaul:
Hey [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION],

I don't really know where else to post this, since the forums for this tablet seem to be a little confusing due to Amazon's tablet naming conventions. I have the new Kindle Fire HD 7" (KFSOWI)(2013). I was just wondering if you might be working on a 2nd bootloader/custom recovery install for that device, or if you have any plans to? Mine is updated, running 11.3.1.0.

Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
There probably could be a Safestrap option for the new 2013 HD model.

I'm swamped atm tho.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] NickSaul:
That would be very much appreciated, I think CM11 would run great on this thing too. Whenever you get time.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] NighthawkXL:
I completely agree, we need a new sub-forum for the KFSOWI since it differs from the original Kindle Fire HD. Anyone else notice the mass influx of questions regarding it since yesterday (Christmas)? A lot of people are attempting to use the old exploits on the new model and ending up with bricks...

Awesome to hear, I'm looking forward to it. But take your time... I know your plates full working on the 4.3 builds for the S4 and among other things.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Are people still having issues d/ling the files from Goo? I can put back up another mirror if needed.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
A couple took a couple tries but have not run into any major problems yet for KFHD 7. I guess the link to KFHD 8.9lte (forget which file but can see towards end of your OP) is not landing in the proper place. The file is there though so probably just need to update link.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Pko66:
KFHD7 system version 7.4.7

Hello

Mi Kindle Fire 7 HD first generation (2012 version), when I go to "device", "about..." it says version 7.4.7... can I safely use the procedure? since the name of the file is "kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.6.img", it seems to be for the previous version and I am worried...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
I really suggest to downgrade the firmware. You really need to make sure you have the image that matches your current firmware or things could go sideways.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Pko66:
Thank you... Do you know how can I do that?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
I suggest making a fastest cord or buy one. Download the system restore tool and push the three images via the commands in the OP http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 I highly recommend reading up some so you grasp things a bit.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Pko66:
Thank you, but right now it seems to be over my level of expertise... maybe Hashcode will update the procedure with an image for v7.4.7... I suppose all new devices will be upgraded, so it is not just for one person.

In the mean time I will try and learn more about the process and maybe I will be confident enough to do the downgrade myself and then try this procedure, rootjunkie.com's video makes it easy enough.

With "fastest cord", you are referring to a fastboot cable/adapter, aren't you? that one is only needed in case you mess up things and the device is bricked, but is not strictly needed for 2nd bootloader and installing CM, is it?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Vinny702:
PLEASE HELP FAST!

I am stuck in the fastboot steps...

This Is what I get in CMD

fastboot.exe -i 0x1949 flash boot kfhd7-freedom-boot.img

error cannot open "kfhd7-freedom-boot.img"

please help

I tested the connection and it is recognizing it in fastboot..
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] 4hed517:
It needs the whole path to the kfhd7-freedom-boot.img, as in where you downloaded it. for example: "fastboot.exe -i 0x1949 flash boot c:/downloads/kfhd7-freedom-boot.img"

or place kfhd7-freedom-boot.img in the same folder as fastboot.exe
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] diabolusmiles:
Ok so quick question, and I'm sure this has been answered somewhere, when I type fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product in cmd prompt it gives me waiting for device and then when i plug my powered down kindle into the computer it boots up but it boots normally and not to fastboot. It's a 2nd gen kindle so what could be the cause?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jachol:
New KHD7 Problem (UK Model)

Hi Guys

I took delivery of a Kindle Fire HD2 7" a few days ago ( UK model, not sure if this makes a difference ?).

On first boot up the system updated to ... 11.3.2.1user_321093520, after playing around for a while I cant say I'm impressed with Amazons

software, and I'm thinking root + some other ROM are needed. The logical approach being to backup the present stock ROM, so I've been

attempting to do this with Hashcode's early outline of the proceedure.

All goes well ... I get into fastboot OK (see attached screenshot), and product shows as Soho-PUT-Prod-07 which is different to Hashcode's

suggested Tate-XXX-XX, anyway pressing on I execute the fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot proceedure, and the tab does a very fast reboot, and

comes back to a fastboot window.

I try the first stage of backup ...

adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0boot0 of=/sdcard/boot0block.img" , and I get the message -- Error: device not found.

I've tried this several times with the same result. (BTW, I am a fairly recent noob to Android, and linux, but have been around in computing

since the days of DOS)

I'm suspecting there's possibly a difference in the ROM on UK models, can anyone confirm this ?, if so it looks as if this project is a non

starter at the moment.

I could use some help here, I'd appreciate any input. ... J.

OK, I've been going through this again, penny dropped I should be workining in ADB, had to swap my fastboot cable to an ordinary one.

I tried the backup proceedure again from ADB, but still have a problem (see secon screenshot SS2).

Ideas people, I'm still thinking this Rom is different. ... J
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
The 2013 HD device is called "Soho" and is not compatible with the files for the 2012 HD device "Tate".
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jachol:
Thanks Hashcode

My suspicions confirmed, so far all attempts to backup this tab are unsuccessful, I guess I need to do more searching. ... J.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] rheinlaender:
Hi,

Could you tell me which files would work? Or aren’t there any jet?

Thanks!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jachol:
Hi,

Check out this, I'm reading through the full thread myself, seems we can get root, but no one has cooked a ROM, or Recovery for KFHD 7" 2013 yet. ... J.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544736

Edit ....... After reading further, if you have an update later than (Kindle Fire HD 7" 2013 (KFSOWI) 11.3.1.0) chances are you can't root.

I have 11.3.2.1user_321093520, guess I'll just have to be patient. ... J.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] rheinlaender:
Hi, Thanks for the answer.

I rooted mine with 11.3.2.1. on it, so I'm going to use a differnet launcher untill one of the smart guys/girls cooks a ROM for us :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jachol:
Good, glad you're rooted OK ... I hadn't finished reading the whole thread when I posted last. seems now that it is possible now, hope to root

soon, and I agree the Amazon launcher is pretty grim, I'll probably go that way myself until somebody puts a decent ROM together. Cheers ... J.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] clamum:
This may be a dumb question, or answered already, but here goes...

I have TWRP 2.6.3.0 and want to upgrade to 2.6.3.1 before trying to install CM11 again (see my post in the CM11 thread for more details). Are the only steps I need to accomplish this:

1) Download TWRP 2.6.3.1

2.) Connect fastboot cable and enter fastboot mode. Enter the following in PC command prompt:

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery kfhd7-twrp-2.6.3.1-recovery.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot

Does that sound right? Thanks for any help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] renatofast:
I HAVE THE versiin 7.4.8 how can I downgrade ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] :
Use KFHD restore tool.

Sent from my Kindle Fire HD running AOKP Jellybean
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] clamum:
Any help? I'm tempted to try it but I don't wanna f up my Kindle.

EDIT: Nevermind, I just did it and it worked successfully. Now to get CM11 on...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bbanghyung:
could you add a mirror for TWRP 2.6.3.1?

and Thank You for your hard work!

UPDATE: Found a working link here: http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/tate/kfhd7-twrp-2.6.3.1-recovery.img
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
correct, once you're in the bootloader.

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Follow this tutorial from Hashcode. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2128848
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] pastorbob62:
Okay, I have successfully completed all steps up to flashing CM 10.2. TWRP works great and I made a backup from it. Not really necessary since I had backed up my Kindle three different ways and also copied all of my data to my PC as well.

But when I went to copy the TWRP backup to my PC for safekeeping I discovered that now I no longer have access to my Kindle from my PC's file explorer when I am booted into my Kindle. Prior to doing any of the steps here I could swap files back and forth without any problem. So how do I get that feature back??

I am running WIndows 8.1. This worked before I followed the procedures here. Also, when I pull files in adb where do they get stored??? Can't seem to find them.

UPDATE: Well, it seems that when I am booted up on my Kindle in the UI, my PC doesn't recognize the Kindle and the drivers aren't working. I also made a bonehead move (go figure) and did not copy the CM and Gapps zips over to my Kindle before flashing TWRP. So do I now have to go all the way back to stock and redo everything? or can I push the files onto my Kindle with ADB, since everything is working with that.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] SafinWasi:
[Q]

Just a small question,what exactly is the 7.2.3 boot.bin? And why are we using it?

Thanks.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Maromi:
You mean the 7.2.3 bootloader because its the one exploited for installing the 2nd bootloader. So stop trolling
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
How is someone asking a question being a troll? As if the answer is classified.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Maromi:
Look at the date of the post and who asked it
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] SafinWasi:
Dude,it was a serious question. I asked it because I was trying to find out if a similar exploit was possible on the 2013 Kindle Fire Bootloader.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Maromi:
Amazon patched it in later versions.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] vampir4997:
Is there any way to install custom roms on 7.4.8?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Harrson:
Demo Model

<strike>Not having found the information so far, is the bootloader exploit necessary for a demo model Fire HD? I have no intention of loading the original Amazon OS on it, and I'm unsure if the demo model OS requires (or can survive) the exploit.

Is it as simple as fastbooting toe tablet, flashing TWRP, and then flashing a ROM?</strike>

Nevermind - was looking in the wrong place
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
its the same premise.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BluPhant:
Thanks [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION]. Successfully applied to eBay kindle which will be munged together with non-eBay kindle to make a Frankenstein like kindle made of two kindles that's not really a kindle anymore....

-Blu
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BRIMS7ON3:
Do you have to go through the installation steps to update existing twrp?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] SafinWasi:
No. If you have twrp 2.7.0.0 zip,you can just flash that in your current twrp and reboot recovery.

If you're using the image,you'll have to flash it via fastboot or stanga72's FireFlash app.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bobcat131:
I see Hashcode has put up "Snapshots" on Kindle Fires. What is the difference between a "Nightly" and a "Snapshot" ?:confused:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Hashcode:
Monthly snapshots are supposed to be slightly more stable than say a "nightly" build where literally anything can go wrong. However, they are not as stable as a build specifically marked "stable".

The reason for this has to do with the CM monthly development cycle:

- they start the month with very heavy changes to the code up until the 15th or so.

- after the 15th, they focus on fixes for what is still broken

- towards the last week of the month they start a mini "code freeze" and tag various repos for the monthly "snapshot" build.

The idea being don't push device breaking changes towards the end of the month as they could impact the monthly snapshot.

MUCH of this is actually in the main CM ROM itself, and only marginally has to do with the device specific stuff that a device maintainer might work on. Many device maintainers will perform changes at will regardless of where they land in the month.

So in the end, the snapshot is still sort of a hit and miss prospect. But for many it's a nice way to time upgrades if they don't want to chance the nightlies.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] bobcat131:
Thank you for explaining this and thank you for all the hard work you are doing for the community. :good:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] dugoy13:
Hey Hashcode, so i bought a new 2012 KFHD cuz its cheap, after that i rooted it, drivers working, but i cant find freedomboot 7.3.1, should i use the 7.3.0 version?

EDIT: Nevermind, i flashed the 7.3.0 it works :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] wire55:
Where did you buy it from?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] dugoy13:
I bought it from a local store here, it was like 90$ here lol
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] wire55:
Oh
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] hotwheelslover98:
Is there a copy of the TWRP 2.7.0.0 update in a zip folder that I can just flash from the version of recovery I already have installed? I looked through the thread, and your Goo.im folder and didn't see anything.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] stunts513:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2218796