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[Kindle Fire Android Development] Max-ML:
KF 1st Gen 6.3.3

Believe or not, but they did it again :) KF 1st Gen is updated till v. 6.3.3 and root got vanished.

Tried KFU 0.9.9 but no success. Maybe I do something wrong.

Updated/uninstalled/ re-installed drivers etc... ADB Status shows online, but Boot status is always unknown and KFU unable to root, install TWRP or FFF.

As I know, tomorrow they do have a presentation, gonna to show smartphone and maybe new Fire and/or Paperwhite... but still update 1st gen devices.

Most of time I use unrooted HDX, which is IMHO very good device, but 1st gen really needs some additional options, not available if not rooted.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] scooter1979:
I've got dual boot setup, and the darn thing started rebooting into recovery for, at the time, an unknown reason. After viewing the logs, I noticed the 6.3.3 bin trying to automatically install. I moved it from the cache folder it downloaded to and got normal boot again. I'd like to have the update, but 1, I've modded the thing so much, it won't install due to missing/added files, and 2, losing root at this point would suck.

I'm guessing that at this point, the update is probably minimal, though I am shocked they even put something out. I'll be keeping an eye on this forum again to see if someone uploads a rooted flashable zip. ;+)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] Max-ML:
General improvements and bug fixes - they say.

I was using modified Jelly Bean, but later, when Amazon introduced HDX, downgraded to Stock ROM back - as it is less battery consumptive and for better performance now I use HDX.

And now got this surprise. :) Without root I can't change system fonts and 1st gen apart from HDX misses some languages/fonts I do need for web or mailing. :(
[Kindle Fire Android Development] damgar:
Ah crap, is this what happened? :( ugh...

For about 2 yrs, I've had my old Kindle Fire in a nice, simple hybrid state where I could easily toggle between the Amazon launcher and Go launcher within the same old gingerbread OS, and I had originally used the KF utility from this thread to get it there.

Then a couple of weeks ago it started doing what you describe. It was constantly rebooting and eventually ended up in the TWRP recovery mode. I didn't even think about an Amazon patch (after all this time) being the reason for my issues. I figured it was due to some OS corruption or something. I mean this thing is pretty darn old...

Anyway, I tried for a bit to repair it back to how it was without too much success (wish I would have figured out it was just a patch I could move out of the way), and then even considered returning it to a stock build. But then, I decided it was time to take the plunge and go in all the way :) I was a bit nervous as it would be at my first attempt to do a full wipe, new boot loader, repartitioning, etc without the help of the simple KF utility. But, I did the full Hashcode 'experience' from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2671619.

I am really happy running CM11 OtterX build based on android 4.4.4. I can now fully customize this tablet any way I want and not have to worry about Amazon trying to break it ever again. :) It is definitely more intimidating than just using the Kindle Fire Utility in this thread, and it does require a good level of computer knowledge, but it is well worth it if you decide to do it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
If you are running stock, with a non-stock recovery(twrp), when update 6.3.3 auto-installs will fail, and kindle will boot to twrp, then you can reboot stock, but update will redownload and try again.

Best to install a custom ROM or my prerooted 6.3.3 zip
[Kindle Fire Android Development] layvin1:
i picked up a first gen over the weekend out of a pawn shop for cheap and started doing some research cause i wanted to root it and put cm11 on it. i noticed first thing that it was already on the latest 6.3.3 so after reading I knew it was going to be complicated just to get TWRP and ROOT. After more research i realized i had to make a factory style cable. i quickly went to work with the soldering gun. all i did was jump pin 1 to pin 4 with a piece of wire. worked like a charm. Now here is why im posting in this thread. once i hooked up the factory style cable i just used the KFU to push TWRP and ROOT. from everything i have read it shouldnt have worked..... it almost didnt.....but i got it to by carefully manually cycling the quickboot/ normal boot and it worked 100%!!!! ZERO boot isues!! Currently making a backup of stock rooted 6.3.3. ill post results of CM11 install soon.

CM11 and GAPPS installed fine and rather quickly. First boot was not too long either, however, NO WIFI!!!!!! Thats got to be solved or its useless.

gonna flash CM11/SGT7 over the top of this NIGHLTY i had grabbed. hopefully it fixes WIFI issue.......
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
That's great that it worked without fastboot cable, but the WiFi issue is not related to kfu. So you should start a new thread in q and a

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And post file names ROM and gapps
[Kindle Fire Android Development] layvin1:
i must not had been clear on that. i did have to use a fastboot cable i made. but i still used the KFU to push everything. the utility didnt want to cycle through the different fastboot/softboot operations itself. so everytime it did one process it would always just sit and say waiting on the device and i had to shut it down , fastboot, or full boot it manually depending on the current operation.

i was able to fix the wifi issue by using CM11-SGT7 build instead of the most current NIGHTLY. she is running great with zero issues so far.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lifegap:
Please make a version for OtterX upgrade

I would like to install Hashcode's OtterX ROM , but my PC (Windows 7) have problem with adb and I could not backup my vital partitions. Therefore I am still hesitate to upgrade my KF1 or brick it . In my PC, the KF utility 0.9.9 still work well and updated my TWRP several times (worked on KF rebooting). I believe the KF Utility way could be the best choice for who does not know well on adb/fastboot commands. Please make it with your 4 steps (I also proposed in the Hashcode OtterX thread) :

1. Backup partitions

2. Install OtterX Bootloader

3. Install TWRP for OtterX

some steps should be manual but this one could be put to the tool

4. PUSH CM11 ROM and GAPPS TO SDCARD VIA ADB

Thank you very much
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
I have gone back and forth with OtterX and stock, have not used my backed up partitions, and believe it is unlikely that anyone has.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nlancaster:
So for the past 2 years or so I have been running my kindle fire on CM10 just fine. But recently started noticing alot of slow downs and odd bugs, so thought lets see about upgrades. I see CM11 is available, but I have been unable to install it!

The Kindle currently has TWRP 2.2.1 on it from long ago when I first installed CM10. If I try to install CM11 it fails and renders the kindle unbootable.

So I have been trying to update TWRP to the latest and have run into a few problems.

TWRP manager does not offer a OTTER version to install.

Try to use KFU to update TWRP, and it just shows ADB offline unless I am in TWRP. But then it will not do anything to flash newer version of TWRP.

So found the zip version of TWRP 2.6.3.1 for OTTER and it will not install from TWRP, just fails no error message.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

Android Composite ADB Interface

KFU 0.9.9

What I have tried besides the above:

Updated pad to working CM10.2 after breaking CM10 + working play store

Tried KFU 0.9.6 same issue - ADB Status: Offline

Tried manually flashing TWRP 2.6.3.1 - only file i could find for otter

Removed and updated TWRP Manager - Same issues

Set windows to allow unsigned drivers

Tried KFU in windows safemode

Read this Entire Thread front to back 2x looking for answers.

Please help, I want some Android 4.4 goodness in my life.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
try one of other flashable twrp zips in my list.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] nlancaster:
YAY!

That worked perfectly.

and CM11 seems to be running ok.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] test2132:
not working on 6.3.3

is there a way to make this work on 6.3.3 without a factory cable? i just ordered a factory cable but its going to take a week to arrive
[Kindle Fire Android Development] b63:
simple answer - no - sorry
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YemeniFriend:
Here's a Problem...

Information

•Windows Version = Windows 8 Pro

•32-bit or 64-bit = 64-Bit

•What steps you have taken

Plugging it in

Running Install Drivers Bat

Going to the Yellow Triangle and Going to the Kindle and updating it to Android Bootloader Interface

•What device manager says about your device

Nothing wrong..

•Version of KFU you are using

0.9.9

•Exact error you receive

And it stops there
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
KINDLE FIRE WINDOWS 8 DRIVER INSTALLATION

1. Open the charm bar and go into Settings and at the bottom click on Change PC Settings.

2. Go to the General tab and at the very bottom click on ‘Restart now’ under the Advanced startup.

3. Choose the Troubleshoot option followed by Advanced options.

4. Choose Startup settings then on next screen click on ‘restart’.

Windows 8 will now reboot and you can go ahead and install the Kindle ADB drivers
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YemeniFriend:
Umm... Where is the General Tab?

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Ignore that... But my point is that I keep getting "Failed opening shift: No such file or directory"
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
update and Recovery

see How to disable driver signature enforcement - Windows 8.1 & 8
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YemeniFriend:
The Deed is done

Been there done that same error...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
rewrote steps

download drivers unzip/extract

1. Open the charm bar and go into Settings and at the bottom click on Change PC Settings.

2. Go to the update and Recovery on left then Recovery

3. Advanced Startup > restart now

4 Choose the Troubleshoot option followed by Advanced options.

5. Choose Startup settings then on next screen click on ‘restart’.

6. select option 7. Disable driver signature enforcement

Windows 8.1 will now reboot and you can go ahead and install the Kindle ADB drivers

if still having trouble try kindle Fire Utility Drivers
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YemeniFriend:
What?

I understand but it is already disabled. The Drivers are installed, but still the same error when using Fastboot
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Try soupkit method

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also reboot both kindle and PC gain
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YemeniFriend:
Wut?

So. Whats the Soupkit method?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
[HOW-TO] FireFireFire and TWRP on 6.3.3 WITHOUT A FACTORY CABLE!

Any other questions need to be posted in a related thread or start your own in Q & A.

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Sorry I have been replying in 12 different threads to day.

The Kindle Fire Utility does not work with update 6.3.3

Check your kindle system version

if you have 6.3.3 follow [HOW-TO] FireFireFire and TWRP on 6.3.3 WITHOUT A FACTORY CABLE!

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same if you are having driver issues
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YemeniFriend:
Uh oh!

I already started rooting and everything went successful after rooting and no I have version 10.4.9 so should I not continue anymore?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
No, stop you are in wrong forum.

you do not have a Kindle Fire 1 you have a 2nd gen
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YemeniFriend:
Wat?

No I have the original, sorry if I said I had the 2nd gen
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
ask here Kindle Fire 2 Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting

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system version version 10.4.9 is Kindle Fire 2

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see identify Kindle Fire by serial number
[Kindle Fire Android Development] YemeniFriend:
Ahhh! You are right it is a 2! But the problem is i already installed GAPPS and SuperSU for Kindle 1 on 2. I'll do a factory reset and follow the other instrutions for kindle 2. I can't believe i couldn't tell the difference, no wonder i was having problems, im such a n00b.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
The 1 and 2 are identical on the outside, different hardware and software inside.

Rooting and google apps should not hurt, as long as it still boots stock rom ok

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Good thing drivers stopped you, could have bricked it good.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ND40oz:
Shot in the dark here since I'm not sure how much this is still being maintained. But, I'm having some issues getting the drivers installed for the KF with this utility. I haven't had any problems with my Nexus 5 on this box, but something about my system doesn't like the driver provided, tried the script, modifying the script, manually installing and I get an error stating "The hash for the file is not present in the specified catalog file. The file is likely corrupt or the victim of tampering." Anyone know anyway around this?

System Spec:

OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

KFU v0.9.9

Kindle version 6.3.2_user_4110520

Shows up in Device Manager as Other devices - Kindle

Hardware Ids

USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&REV_0216&MI_01

USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01

Thanks
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Verified md5 for KFU 0.99.zip?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] awidawad:
What version of Windows are you on? And if it says device status is online it means your drivers work ;) it might be an ADB issue with the win_usb.inf. Also, what is your Kindle running??
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shahrukhraza:
Re: [Root][TWRP][FFF+FFFExtended]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.8+ (3/17/13) [1st Gen Only!

Its running windows 7 and my kindle is running 6.3.2
[Kindle Fire Android Development] infraled:
Can't connect to device

So I downloaded the v.98+ and installed the drivers via the batch file. I can connect my Kindle Fire to my PC and it connects fine, but when I run this utility it seems to not see it.

It says the daemon started correctly and I get to the menu and at the bottom it says:

ADB Status: Offline

Boot Status: Unknown

I can't seem to get any option to actually work because they all sit at Waiting For Device. :eek:

UPDATE: I tried v.9.6 out and it does the same thing.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] lazydazed:
when i try to install the drivers bat i get a "cannot complete" ...google inc (winUSB) --- Install failed (unsigned)

im on win xp and the kf is on the 6.3.2... ive tried on my win7 machine also and ive had the same results as INFRALED...
[Kindle Fire Android Development] redbean25:
You have to disable driver signing in Windows, then it will allow the install.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] cheif_of_smoke:
so i lost my root due to the update. tried rooting with the new kfu. well when i slected that option, i selected normal boot. the kindle rebooted. well after it reboot i acidently selected fastboot. the kindle rebooted and i cant get it past the kindle fire screen. now what do i do? please help.

UPDATE: i got it fix. i select the wrong command. it rebooted in to twrp after installing fff, twrp, and setting the recovery bootmode. rebooted and stil didnot achive root. what did i do wrong?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sotevag:
no root

I tried to install permanent superuser to get my root back (that it had for 6.3.1) using the 2nd selection but I just have dual boot and no root!

what happened?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] awidawad:
Don't know what you did... Try the root option again. Maybe it will work. Be sure to have run the install_drivers.bat and to double check what option you're selecting and have your kindle powered up and booted into normal mode before running the root option.

What option did you select? Again, be sure to double check what you select and if you don't want dual boot run the un-dual boot option, then re-run the root option.

To all users:

This utility has been tested thoroughly. There is no reason to have such major issues if you: A. Follow directions properly and read the onscreen instructions. and B. Run the install_drivers.bat executable and install your drivers. then finally C. Have your device booted up into Normal mode before proceeding with installations unless you are bricked you can have your device in any mode to install TWRP and FFF... :p

Just puttin that out there so there can be less questions here :)

Good luck to all of you.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shahrukhraza:
Re: [Root][TWRP][FFF+FFFExtended]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.8+ (3/17/13) [1st Gen Only!

Okay so now I got the install drivers to work and it said it installed the drivers successfully. Yet on the tool itself it shows ADB status off line and boot (???) Unknown.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] leviwhite9:
Can't seem to download from either link... =0
[Kindle Fire Android Development] awidawad:
:confused::confused::confused:

Site appears to be down for some reason. That's strange, usually they email me when they're having problems. No email this time. Just give it a few hours maybe it will be back up. I'll sign up for another service later so then I can have a few mirrors. Really sorry!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] leviwhite9:
No problem my man! Thanks much =) Hate to be a pest, but could you email it to me?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] awidawad:
Alternate Download Link

Sorry guys it appears androidfilehost.com is down because their host shutdown their main server :p

Anyways here is an alternate download link for 0.9.8+:

DOWNLOAD

I'll edit the OP

Enjoy!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shahrukhraza:
Re: [Root][TWRP][FFF+FFFExtended]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.8+ (3/17/13) [1st Gen Only!

Any suggestions?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] awidawad:
Sorry I just came across your post. Please don't feel ignored!

What are you running on your kindle and what version of Windows does your PC have?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] shahrukhraza:
Re: [Root][TWRP][FFF+FFFExtended]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.8+ (3/17/13) [1st Gen Only!

Lol. No hard feelings bro

My kindle is running 6.3.2 and I have windows 7
[Kindle Fire Android Development] plamic:
How can we make this work on a linux platform?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] awidawad:
Re: [Root][TWRP][FFF+FFFExtended]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.8+ (3/17/13) [1st Gen Only!

So I'm guessing the drivers were installed and you're unrooted. Correct me if I'm wrong. What does device manager list your device as?

Its not as easy as it may sound. Basically you need a whole new utility from the ground up. Its a DOS batch file. Linux uses Python .sh files. These are two very different programming languages. I've also tested in a WINE environment and it doesn't function properly due to the dependency of a Windows adb.exe. But a Linux version is in the works.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] jma9454:
Re: [Root][TWRP][FFF+FFFExtended]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.8+ (3/17/13) [1st Gen Only!

Use soupkit utility.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1850038

Sent from The Muffinator (that's actually a Kindle Fire with Tapatalk HD)

Just because I am a Senior Member doesn't mean anything.

I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] awidawad:
Re: [Root][TWRP][FFF+FFFExtended]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.8+ (3/17/13) [1st Gen Only!

Only problem is that soupkit only has about half the features of KFU and doesn't support rooting, which most people use this utility for.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ND40oz:
Yeah, it was good, I tried the old .9.6 as well just in case, same results. It turned out to be an issue with the unsigned drivers, had to reboot it into unsigned driver mode like you do with Win 8.1 to get them to install correctly. So we're all good, thanks for the quick response!

Edit: well I spoke too soon, it shows correctly as Android ADB Interface in Device Manager but the Utility never sees it as online, ADB Status: Offline no matter what I do.

Edit 2: I manually removed the driver the bat file installed and let it reconnect, after that all was well.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wolf45801:
offline

I know this is a old thread but im trying to do another kindle fire and the keeps saying devices offline no matter what ive installed drivers ive diabled driver inforcement im running windows 8.1 64 bit
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
KFU does not work well with system version 6.3.3

[6.3.3] Flashing FFF and TWRP without Fastboot Cable
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wolf45801:
that's the thing its running 6.3.1

well I bricked the device just by putting it into fastboot mode with adb
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
What do you mean bricked?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] wolf45801:
it was stuck at logo wouldn't move but it turns out it was just stuck in fastboot mode so im good now sorry
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mrdreamers:
does this work with 6.3.3?:confused:

every time i run bat it loads a little bit then dissapears why?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
Most of the options do not work with 6.3.3 or 6.3.4

[How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3 [2014]
[Kindle Fire Android Development] mrdreamers:
how do i get into recovery?

bcuz when i reboot it just reboots normal with no yellow triangle does that mean it didnt work?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
See my video in post #2 from link I posted
[Kindle Fire Android Development] DonDeLome:
USB drivers install failed

Hi there,

Great utility !! I've been using it since the beginning. Ran it all with no problems on my Windows XP

with 2.5GHz Pentium. Need some help installing USB drivers.

Computer finally died (I had all my stuff backed up) and now I have a Windows 8.1 machine with an Intel i3 running at 3.6GHz. Driver install fails and I think I may know why - dpinst64.exe installs drivers for machines with AMD processors or so it seems. Should I force install_drivers.bat to install drivers for i386????

Thanks, The Don

Windows Version : Windows 8.1

32-bit or 64-bit : 64-bit

What steps you have taken : trying to install USB drivers for my Kindle Fire, now

an Amazon OtterX, on a new computer.

What device manager says about your device : shows Kindle with yellow exclamation under

Other Devices

Version of KFU you are using : v0.9.9

Exact error you receive : Install Failed - it is trying to install dpinst64.exe
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sniady:
Hi, I have the same thing.

I can't fore my Fire to got to either Download Mode or Recovery. Was using adb(I have the proper connection), Kindle Fire Utility, and some apps like TWRP Manager. Neither of these gave me the result I was tiring to get.

BTW, [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]. Second post on this topic is not with any videos. Can you please pass the url once again ?

Big thinks!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
see[6.3.4][6.3.3] Flashing FFF and TWRP without Fastboot Cable with Video

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54124313&postcount=3
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sd_shadow:
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