yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] galearned:
The file should install fine.

I have used both the img file and the zip file.

You might want to download the file again or, transfer it to your tablet again and see if it works better.

I will verify tonight that the zip files I downloaded and am using are from the same site and, I am pretty sure that is the case.

Regards
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bjbirch:
If your kindle fire HD is the 2nd generation with camera and HDMI port and the power button/volume rocker and headphone jack on one edge then you could try rooting it with kingroot
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] galearned:
Good day: Most people are having trouble or, were having trouble rooting using Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36 because the later versions of Amazon have taken up too much space in the system partition so, the root files will not fit. This applies to the 8.9 inch (jem) for sure but, possibly not the 7" HD tablet (tate).

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

I modified the root script to remove the office suite app (pretty big program) from the /system/app folder and move it to the sdcard.

The office suite removal occurs just prior to placing the root binary files so they can then be moved into place by the script and, it works.

The office suite now on the sdcard could be installed later and will be installed as user app in a different place and not a system app so, all is OK.

I am not familiar with the kingroot program so, I don't know it it will have the same space problem or not.

Regards
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bjbirch:
Could I use fire flash to update twrp whilst using cm12.1 ROM?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] galearned:
Good day: I have not worked with the CM12 yet but, I am pretty certain, there is no difference between CM12 and CM11 regarding FireFlash.

However, there is no reason to use FireFlash since you can flash from your existing TWRP.

If you place the new TWRP.recovery.zip file on the tablet, you can boot up into TWRP and simply install the new TWRP.

You could have several versions of TWRP.recovery.zip on your tablet and install anyone of them from your existing TWRP recovery.

Regards
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bjbirch:
I have tried updating twrp using a recovery zip in twrp and it did not work so I have got the recovery img ,so could I use fire flash to update twrp while using cm12 ? I have a kindle fire HD 7" tate
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Dbo2700:
I tried using the zip and the img and it didn't work. I kept getting an error.

Only difference was I tried to update before I installed cm12.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] galearned:
I presume you are using:

kfhd7-twrp-2.8.7.0-recovery.img and the .zip version?

I am using these for CM11 even though they were introduced for CM12

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2128848 for the .img

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2218796 for the .zip

These really should work for either CM11 or, CM12

I did see some complaints about errors and a new .zip version was pointed to.

You might check to see if you have the latest version of the .zip recovery.

Regards
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bjbirch:
How do I change the twrp splash screen on a kindle fire HD 7" tate
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] galearned:
Don't know anything about this but, here are links..

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-4-0-incl-custom-t3002600/page2

http://xdaforums.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] billybojangles:
FireFlash crashes every time I try to open it. Any idea what I can do?

Fire HD 6 (4th gen)

Rooted

Kingroot shows fireflash is set to allow..
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] galearned:
Good evening: I am pretty certain that you cannot use Fireflash for the 4th gen.

Fireflash is designed for the 2nd gen Kindle Fire HD (2012) only.

Regards
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] lzgmc:
Could you make a version of this for the Kindle Fire 2nd gen/KFOT/otter2?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] redhonker:
Does anyone know if this can be used to flash CM13 ROM (jem)?

Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] galearned:
Good evening: The Fireflash utllity can be used for all of the Jem tablet (2012 model) updates.

I have only used this utility for CM11 but, all of the CM formats are the same for this tablet.

Regards
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] ant17:
Yes, mine flashed ok I assume, but sticks on the blue kindle screen. I am rooted at 8.14. Never did get into TWRP. flashed 2.78, and freedom boot 8.46, not sure what to try.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Herox:
I know this is old, but I aquired a 2012 model kindle for cheap. I got it rooted and all but fireflash just says "stopped working" after launching. I granted it root also.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] boortok:
KIndle fire hd7 tate 2nd gen done all the flashing twrp 2.8.7.0 etc and when I reboot out of fastboot it goes into bootloop yellow kindle logo and then fastboot kindle fire logo then screen goes black and I can hear kindle connecting and dissconecting over and over....I have tried holding power down for 20 seconds etc then power on again but same bootloop...I can not boot into twrp as it never goes to blue log...thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] stanga72:
afaik there is only twrp 2.3.3.0 ported to 7 inch kfhd. you can flash either 2.3.3.0 or 2.4.2.0 on the 8.9 inch kfhd.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
Very straight-forward interface and easy to install.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] davelinc:
Kindle Fire logo blinking on and off

Used your app following instructions. Rebooted and now all I get is kindle fire logo flashing. Wont boot and device not showing on computer. HELP please!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
When you first rebooted the device in Fire Flash after flashing the bootloader, you should've hit volume up to enter TWRP when the logo turned blue. I don't know what happens from there if you didn't, but you should've entered recovery.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] davelinc:
Did that but logo didn't turn blue. Still flashing logo. Think I'm in trouble!! Thanks for the reply.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
Then you flashed something wrong. Hold the power button for 30 seconds to hard reset, then turn it on again. If that doesn't work, enter recovery by holding power and volume up when the device is powered off, and factory reset from there. Otherwise, you need a factory cable.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] davelinc:
Thanks. Think I'm going to need a cable :(
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] PrincessCelestia38:
Please warn people about upgrading TWRP if you haven't already. This just made my device a paperweight and I'm currently working on getting this issue resolved. OP if you can, can you please comment on this thread?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Mad@Droid:
Originally Posted by eclipsegt View Post

i was also wondering the same thing. Can we upgrade to the newest version of twrp?

WARNING DO NOT DO IT, I tried it and it went into fast-boot loop, i was lucky that i was able to fix it back.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] stanga72:
Recovery images with TWRP for 7" and 8.9" version of Kindle Fire HD are different! As far as I konw:

for 7" KFHD

- there is only TWRP 2.3.3.0 (http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/tate/). There is no update yet - unless there is one I am not aware of.

for 8.9" KFHD

- you can flash either TWRP 2.3.3.0 or TWRP 2.4.2.0 (http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/jem/)

I own both 7" and 8.9" KFHD and have sucessfully tested all above mentioned versions. Note: since the stock bootloader is locked TWRP can only be used together with Hashcode's unlocked bootloader. This means, the bootloader must also be flashed an stack override applied.

If you flash something wrong, you will most probbably need a factory cable (for 7" KFHD only, not needed for 8.9" version) having to reflash boot and recovery images from fastboot. Destroying a device in a way that it does not charge any more is very unlikely to be caused by software although theoretically possible. For example because of wrong initialization the device could draw more current than the carger can supply...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Calleja:
I used this to flash the bootloader and TWRP img and I think it worked, except I'm a bit wary of trying to now flash Kiniology because TWRP is INCREDIBLY SLOW whenever I boot it.. won't even recognize most touch inputs (must mash the button before it eventually works) and it won't reboot, says soemthing like "can't recognize file system"... is this normal or did I do something wrong?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] hector333:
I think something went wrong; i use this method and TWRP runs smooth...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Calleja:
Yeah, I managed to get that sort of fixed, but I think there's a hardware issue with my Kindle Fire HD... it's overheating and turning itself off while viewing videos or playing games. And it's not like I can call Amazon to get a replacement because this one was store-bought by a friend who went to the US (I'm in Mexico), so I'm screwed, it seems.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] SKORPiO1975:
I think something went wrong with my Kindle. After I apply the files and reboot I get a message that my Kindle can't boot. It shows a red triangle with exclamation mark and a text:

Kindle fire system recovery.

Your Kindle doesn't seem to be able to boot.

Resetting your device to factory defaults may help you to fix this issue.

Than there are 2 options:

Reboot Kindle

Reset to factory settings.

When I'll choose reboot, Kindle will boot, show message that it is updating files and show desktop like nothing happened.

What can be wrong?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
Are you sure you followed the instructions exactly? You should've unchecked that box like the picture shows, and that when you rebooted from the app, you entered TWRP. If now it's fine, then shutdown, boot, and see if the icon turns blue. If it does, wait for it to load back up to desktop, then shutdown, and reboot again. This time, hold Volume Up before the icon turns blue, and when it does, let go. You should now boot into TWRP.

If it's not fine, then reboot into recovery, and factory reset. Then try this method again.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] SKORPiO1975:
I am not sure which box are you talking about. I marked everything just like in OP picture. Both "Apply stack override" and "Disable Recovery auto update" are marked. Which one should I leave unchecked?

Bart.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
Oh, my bad, I didn't remember correctly. Well, when you first rebooted, did you enter TWRP by holding Volume Up when the logo turned blue?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] stanga72:
This is stock recovery so at least TWRP has not been flashed. Did you get any response afrer pressing Flash, install script button? Did you grant root access to fireflash? Before using fireflash again make sure that your Kindle didn't upgrade to 7.3.0.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] SKORPiO1975:
I just looked and I am on 7.2.3. After ill press flash, confirmation shows up so fast that I think that nothing is being done. I mean it shows up as soon as I'll press flash button. There is no delay between. Whenever ill start fire flash I see a message on the bottom of the screen that it gets superuser permission for interactive shell.

Quick question. Can I just flash boot partition and recovery partition or do I have to flash all three: boot, recovery and install recovery script?

Thanks for replies, I'm not sure why am I having difficulties with this.

---------- Post added at 03:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:23 PM ----------

Ah! Finally found out what I was doing wrong. The folder where I was keeping my files was "!recovery!". As soon as I got rid of exclamation marks from folder name everything flashed fine and now I am doing backup of all of my partitions.

Thanks everyone for help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] sonofevil77:
I just followed these instructions perfectly and when I rebooted I saw the Kindle fire logo for a brief moment and then the entire screen turns red. I cannot reboot or enter recovery. Glad I got that factory cable. I'll be selling this thing and getting a nexus 7.

Sent from my VZW GALAXY note 2
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] No4g4Me:
the kindle fire hd is better i think with all the right apps and tweaks i like it over the tegra 3. More development here would be cool
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] sonofevil77:
I agree but every other day I have to tweak this thing to do basic Crap lol. vanilla android has always been my preference.

Sent from my VZW GALAXY note 2

---------- Post added at 01:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 PM ----------

I think I may have rebooted too early. I got a notification but I think it may have been confirming my selections and didn't finish flashing.

Sent from my VZW GALAXY note 2
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] stanga72:
It looks like you had 7.3.0 system installed (not yet supported by fireflash). Check this thread for solution: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2128848&page=19.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] sonofevil77:
I downgraded after the other days ota. I was definitely on 7.2.3.

Sent from my VZW GALAXY note 2
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] stanga72:
if orange kindle fire logo is displayed for arround one second and then screen gets red this is new 7.3.0 bootloader. perhaps it hasn't been downgraded, most tools only flash boot recovery and system partition and leave bootloader partition intact.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] No4g4Me:
you know what happens with this device as well.in amazon app store the game will say kindle fire edition and when you play it, it will be laggy as crap. example is that cowboy gun game.looks like good fun at normal speed. i think thats sad and someone should take them up on false advertising, because thats not the only game.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] sonofevil77:
I'm having issues flashing the stock firmware ugh.

Sent from my VZW GALAXY note 2
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
Perhaps Amazon played it safe and made the 7.3.0 bootloader stick, overwriting any commands you make including downgrading the OS itself.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] No4g4Me:
is there any way to force stop the update from happening? mine hasnt pushed through ota yet. im still 7.2.3
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] sonofevil77:
In about device it was definitely 7.2.3.

Sent from my VZW GALAXY note 2
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
You can disable OTA updates, using two methods. One, install Kinology, and use the script to disable OTA. Two, use a file manager, go to your /system directory and change the filename of the OTA file. That's all I can remember.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] jailuis:
The program works and is quite easy to use. Thank you.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] stanga72:
Update v1.1

-added support for system version 7.3.0 / 8.3.0:

: if current bootloader is not 7.2.3 / 8.1.4 a red warning is displayed and check box for flashing 7.2.3 / 8.1.4 bootloader is enabled.

: unless you are sure your current bootloader is not 7.3.0 / 8.3.0 bootloader 7.2.3 / 8.1.4 should probably be flashed - check the checkbox.

-works on CM10.1

-every flashed partition is read back and verified

-shows progress when flashing
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] SKORPiO1975:
Wait, what? I thought that kinology disables OTA updates without any need for scripts.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Krsmqn:
Kinology uses the scripts below. All this is explained in the op (I think).

Hope this helps.

This is a Kinology HD using XDA Premium
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] drugfreejonnyxxx:
Well i flashed twrp and the 7.3 bootloader by hashcode without realizing i never upgraded to 7.3. Now my kindle wont start. Just a black screen. Can this be fixed with a fast boot cable?

Sent from my Nexus S4G - SlimRom 1.1 Stable.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Krsmqn:
Yeah man, you should be able to.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] psych0phobia:
Kinology uses the script in combination with init.d to run it at every boot. That way the user does not need to worry about it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] rkaede:
if im currently running 7.3.1 will this app still works ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Brodal:
Hello guys!

I'm not good in english, coz reading this thread makes me silly(I meant that it was hard to undarstand you), but I figure out how to install TWRP and already I can give you my feellings about it.

It's a small instruction, forgive me for my mistakes:

Remeber you're using this on your own risk!

1. Check which version of your KFHD is! (mine was 7.2.3)

2. Download boot partition img file of version of your KFHD!!! (mine was kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.2.3.img)

3. Download TWRP 2.3.3.0, don't even think about other versions, this may brick your tablet

4. Download fire flash apk from OP and install on your tablet, it need to be rooted!!!

5. Run fire flash, find your boot partition file img (kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.2.3.img) REMEMBER TO TICK IN BOX - (APPLY STACK OVERRIDE)

6. Add TWRP (ver. 2.3.3.0), tick in box (DISABLE RECOVERY AUTO UPDATE)

7. Tap: Flash, install script

8. Wait until installation is done

9. Reboot into recovery

All img and zips you will find HERE!!!

After that I've got already working TWRP on my KFHD and I'm going to install 4.2.2 by Hashcode

If you have any questions about it, just PM me!

Credits to stanga72 for fire flash.apk

Credits to Hashcode for his job!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] BnYmN:
I flashed the 7.3.0 bootloader without the TWRP. Now i have a red screen on boot. Is it bricked or can I repair it without factory cable?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] stanga72:
In short yes. FireFlash checks which version of bootloader is installed. If it is not 7.2.3 a red warning will be displayed (in your case the warning should be displayed - unless you upgraded to 8.3.1 with Hashcodes ROM zip). Ckeck the checkbox to flash the 7.2.3 bootloader version and press 'Flash, install script. Now the warning should disappear and you can follow steps from the post #60.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Brodal:
I can confirm that it also works on CM 10.1, I've already installed new twrp 2.4.4.0 on my kfhd using fire flash. I don't have any problems with it!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Toyotech353:
I have a rooted kindle fire hd 8.9 with 8.14. I flashed hashcodes 2nd bootloader and twrp. When rebooted it goes into twrp everytime without holding the volume up. I did a nandroid then went ahead and flashed 10.1 with no issues. What did I do wrong to cause this? can I recover my old setup from my nandroid? I also backed up the kindle before hand with kindle fire first aide.Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
I don't know, but you're fine. Go ahead and restore, you should be fine, but keep that backup. Then in TWRP, wipe system, do a factory reset, and re-flash CM10.1 and see what happens.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] drugfreejonnyxxx:
I originally flashed the 7.3.0 boatloader and bricked my kfhd 7" because my kindle was 7.2.3 ... I got too bored without my kindle and here is how i fixed without a fastboot cable.

1.let your kindle die. Completely.

2. Plug in charging cable to the wall. You will get a battery with a red cell in it. Let it charge for a few minutes.

3. Hold volume up and power for 30 seconds. The screen will flash black, let go. Press volume up and power.

this allowed my kindle to start. At this point you can plug reflash the correct boot loader. May not work for everyone, but give it a shot .
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] Toyotech353:
Thanks for the reply. I got cm 10.1 running good so I may just leave it be.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] stuartg27:
where is fire flash apk

where do i find the file FIRE FLASH APK looked everywhere with no luck
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] drugfreejonnyxxx:
First page of this thread...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] sebo1084:
Worked for me on rooted 7.3.1. Thanks.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bro1:
bricked mine that was rooted on 7.3.1

red screen now

i used kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.3.0

and kfhd7-twrp-2.3.3.0-recovery following these instructions http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39097761&postcount=14 its not this guys fault lol,just pointing out the steps i taken,,,what are the options for me now apart from ordering a cable

thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
You didn't flash the 7.2.3 bootloader from Hashcode's updated 2nd-Bootloader installation thread. And no, you don't have other options.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bro1:
thanks for the reply seokhun,anybody want to buy a funky looking red night light :crying

still no option with the backup i made ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
Turn off the tablet, open CMD, enter "fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product" and it should return with <waiting for device>. If it does, you're good to go. Plug in your tablet to your computer and it should reboot into fastboot mode. From there, go to Amazon's website, or Google "amazon kindle fire hd 7 factory image" and flash it through cmd. If that works, you'll be back to the beginning, just root and find your way back.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bro1:
got the fastboot cable now kindle is is fastboot,,,what cmd commands do i use please and when i fastboot do i just use a normal cable then,thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
Yeah, once you're in fastboot, you can switch out for a normal cable, it's fine. Once you're in there, download the 7.2.3 update and flash through fastboot. Place the file in the platform-tools folder if you installed Android SDK, or the folder with the fastboot.exe file in it. Then CD to that folder, or hold Shift and Right-click, you should see "open command prompt here". Then execute this command: "fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot <filename>.bin" and hit enter. After it flashes, use the command "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot" to restart in normal mode,

Download the 7.2.3 update here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kindle-fire-updates/update-kindle-7.2.3_D025_2330720.bin.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bro1:
thanks seokhun

was just about to go to bed until i had a quick look on here lol....so the 7.2.3 update would be good even though i had 7.3.1 software on it at first,trust you just checking,,,thanks.i will try in the morning as the link will take an hour to download

muchos gracias
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
No problem!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bro1:
sending boot (572284 kb)... okay 203.596s

writing boot... FAILED remote: image to large for partition :(
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] bro1:
after that failing i tryed this tool http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33156486&postcount=1

thanks so much for your help seokhun

appreciated :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] NightLord77:
ok, please help me...before I brick...

in my kfhd7 settings-info-system version: 7.2.3_user_xxxxxxx

so I need:

fireflash1.1 (su permission)

kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.2.3.img (boot partition) apply stack override CHECK or UNCHECK ???

kfhd7-twrp-2.3.3.0-recovery.img (recovery partition) disable recovery update CHECK

help, thank you.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] seokhun:
Check my guide: Tutorial.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Themes and Apps] vanizial:
Re: [App] flashing boot and recovery on Kindle Fire HD

I think something went wrong with my Kindle. After I apply the files and reboot I get a message that my Kindle can't boot. It shows a red triangle with exclamation mark and a text:

Kindle fire system recovery.

Your Kindle doesn't seem to be able to boot.

Resetting your device to factory defaults may help you to fix this issue.

Than there are 2 options:

Reboot Kindle

Reset to factory settings.

When I'll choose reboot, Kindle will boot, show message that it is updating files and show desktop like nothing happened.

What can be wrong?

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This started happening to me 2 days ago...was there an update? I thought I had OTA disabled via KindleFree Pro...