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[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farkuldi:
Hi. I am really in a jam here. I have read a lot of documentation and still am not getting anywhere. I bought my sister a Kindle Fire for her birthday, and after reading the Kindle Fire for Beginner's Guide, I was able to successfully install Cyanogenmod 10.1 It was working fine, but I gave it some thought and decided she would be better off with the stock software, so I followed the instructions here to revert.

However, somewhere in that process I bricked the device. I went through the installing the Amazon software again in TWRP and told the device to reboot, but it is now stuck on the boot screen and will not respond to adb commands I send it.

I used the Kindle Fire Utility to install TWRP again, and it said it was successfully installed. I tried to boot into it through the Kindle Fire Utility menu, but it is still stuck.

It just so happens that I have a fastboot cable for this, so I plugged it in and tried to boot into recovery by issuing

C:\kfu\tools>fastboot oem idme bootmode 5001

It just says:

<waiting for device>

and nothing happens.

I don't know what else to do. I do think this factory cable put me in fastboot mode because the Windows device manager is showing "Android ADB Interface" (which according to Kindle Fire for Beginners is what it is supposed to say if the drivers are good and I am in fastboot mode), but I do not know how else to make use of this.

I am really stuck here, and I hope someone will take the time to help. My sister's birthday is in two days and I need to get this Kindle fixed and in the mail :(
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Socially Uncensored:
First, welcome to Xda-developers

OK. So lets cover the basics.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1428428

^ Download and run that tool. Its very useful for un-bricking your Kindle

Once that is done, reboot into recovery and wipe every things. (sorry, we're going to start you from fresh start)

I'm going to suggest you try to install this ROM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2103278

The reason being that this one will give you the option to also wipe a few other places (including boot)

Now assuming you still want to keep with stock

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2211872

This is basically the stock ROM by its rooted.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farkuldi:
Thank you for your reply! I ran the Kindle Fire unbrick tool with the option "Stuck at logo," and it said "Congratulations, your Kindle should be unbricked. However, nothing had changed. So I ran it with the option "Other . . ." It said:

error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
This part might take a while . . .
< waiting for device >

I have left it like that for ten minutes now and nothing is happening. Do you think it is working? I'll leave it alone for an hour or so I guess but I'm wondering.

BTW, for this I just used a regular USB cable and not the factory one. Is that right?

Thanks!
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farkuldi:
The unbrick program didn't work. It just stayed there t <waiting for device>. How can I use the fastboot cable to fix it?

Thanks.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ezproxy:
I had the same problem before. It always says no device found. I tried different PC, finally in my XP PC it is detected and new ROM flashed in

Maybe you should try different PC
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farkuldi:
I was thinking the same thing. Unfortunately I don't have another PC running Windows. All my others are running Linux, and I don't know how to get the drivers working.

I think I will borrow a laptop from a friend tomorrow and see if it works. It is my sister's 17th birthday today and her present is late!

In the meantime, though, does anyone know how I am supposed to use this fastboot cable? I have looked around and I see a lot of tutorials about how to unbrick without a fastboot cable, but none saying how to do it WITH one. I thought the cable was supposed to make it easier?

Thanks for the help.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ezproxy:
First of all, Happy Birthday to your sister!

I think you may need install the firefirefire utility first to help you out of bootmode sucking. After you successfully reinstall the TWRP using unbrick utility, you need change the fastboot mode to normal boot, the firefirefire can help you choose,

here is the information may help you : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1668159
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrooklynNY:
I'd say you didn't read the previous posts.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farkuldi:
Well, now the Kindle Fire is no longer being recognized by my computers. I borrowed another Windows computer like I said I would, but when I plug in the Kindle, the Device Manger does not even register it. Also, usually when I plug it in, the computer will realize I have plugged in a usb device and respond with that little pop up at the task bar, i.e. to let me know it sees a usb device and is trying to install driver, was not able to install drivers, or whatever. But now nothing. The computer doesn't even see it.

I have tried it on two different computers with three different cables and it's the same thing. I have restarted the computer and reinstalled the drivers over and over again and there is no difference. What is going on? It was seeing the Kindle fine before I tried the Unbricking Utility.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Socially Uncensored:
I'm assuming you know for sure this was a 1st Generation Kindle, right?

I had this problem once and basically formatted my computer. The driver was the issue and I couldn't uninstall it completely. Using my drivers solved this. I get the feeling you're still trying to use the drivers that came with the utility (don't they're often trouble)

However, assuming you are using the correct drivers (the ones I linked for you).... Boot into TWRP and wipe everything. Don't just use the general, click the advance options and wipe everything (selecting all options manually).

No connect your Kindle and don't worry about it not showing up yet....

Mount your SSD (should suddenly find your kindle) and upload this ROM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2211872

Now if you can't even load TWRP (when you turn on the Kindle, you'll need to hold the power button to bring up the menu, then quickly hit it a few times until its on recovery).... But if you can't load TWRP at all, its time to get a factory cable.

If you have a factory cable and still can't find the device (and assuming you're using the right drivers, on a fresh install) .... As someone else who knows how to do this. Because past that, all hope is lost.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gon Rouge:
Hi, My name i Jonah and i have a Kindle fire (5th generation) That came stock with Amazon's Fire OS Bellini 5.1.1. I tried to flash Cm12 with the app FlashFire (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaCBSuUuhRE&spfreload=10) and during the installation i noticed it stopped for a while and didnt do anything. So i waited then 10 minutes later i decided to turn it off and turn it back on to fix it, when it started to boot up it showed the Cm logo just like as if it was running Cm12. So i waited, maybe 5 min at the most and it still would not turn on. So i turned it off, went online to see ho to get out of a bootloop. Rootjunky said to Turn your Kindle off and run ADB and Fastboot as a command from where you installed your drivers. Then he said he said to enter Recovery mode by pressing vol down and the power button. It is suppose'd to say Recovery-Mode in the corner but it just kept showing the Amazon logo. Im worried i screwed up and broke my new tablet, i can't return it because it's against Amazon's policy to root or mod any content of Amazon's, Plus ADB isn't working i can only access fastboot. I tried fixing it with the stock charger also but how do i know what kind of Android charger should i use?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
post in correct forum

Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerry777888:
"Failed - Virus detected" Chrome wouldn't let me open it - if you're for real, please re-post the software.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Repost what?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] afrothunder88:
hey, does anyone know where the Os stores the tones tht you can use for sms alerts?

i want to add my own to it but i cant see an option for it and was thinkin tht if i could add it to the folder then it might appear in the given list of tones?

cheers
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] direx:
All the sounds for the alerts are stored in the windows directory. If you convert your tones/songs to .wav format then you can use them for sms, alarm clock and other alerts. keep them short though. I think you may have to run the 'add ringtone' program and select the files. You can run ringtones from anywhere in the windows folder but if you use .wma files they need to go directly in to the windows\Rings folder else they wont be detected. well thats what i found anyway.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] bob190cm:
You are supposed to add a ringtone to \Windows\Rings with any file explorer.

WM2003 supports these: .WAV .WMA .MID(the most compact one)

People, who use "Add Ringtone" have nothing to do at this site, it's xda-developers.com! Joking! :lol:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] direx:
Yes you are correct but you dont need to put them in the Rings folder unless it is a .wma file. I find the midi type tones better cos i dont hear true tones as well. Maybe im deaf!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] bob190cm:
dir \Windows has so many files, that it takes years to open it and even more to find something there! That's why I prefer \Windows\Rings.

PS: Don't worry, you're not alone being deaf in this world! :wink:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Rudegar:
i'd like to see somebody using a wma file as sms notification

i've only been able to add wma for phone rings not sms's
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] ramram:
I'm trying to change my alarm sound on my XDA this doesn't work at all.

Lets stay in the defaults Rings Alarm2,Alarm3 <-- if I select one of those it keeps using the default ring Alarm1.

I've tried to edit the registry as well no luck, I don't wanna use any Alarm prog my Rom is Wm2003 4.0.1.16 cooked and if I select any other wav file from the \windows folder it just keep using the default one :evil: has anyone fixed this bug?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] direx:
I can't say i know the software for the xda1 but if you can't add alarm sounds which are .wav then why not just overwrite them? Just save your new sound as Alarm1.wav in the windows folder.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] ramram:
You cannot overwrite them bcz they are read only files thus they are in the Rom !? If you have a way to delete or edit or replace those files tell me ;)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johan.gutierr:
I'm having this problem,

I can set the tablet UI for the launcher and the system UI, but when I want to set per app settings, most of them has a maximum of 720p, in this case youtube, so I can't get true tablet UI for it (since I have to set it at 800p to get it). Is there a problem in the rom? do i need to do anything? I'm using the latest release with the new Halo feature.

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redmonke255:
If you're talking about the old 3D version of YouTube, Google removed it from the app. Stock and highest number ones are the same now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sean Z:
Hello,

I noticed that after flashing CM10.1 ROM on my phone, I have not been getting 4G LTE at all. Was I suppose to do something prior to flashing? And also, does anyone know a kernel that specializes in battery saving? I have been looking around, and it seems that Franco has the most promising features regarding battery life. Thoughts? Thanks in advanced. Just got into this forums, and the community is great!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Addiso:
Did you read the following thread of cm10 to see what to do if you don't have 4g? might wanna look into that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sean Z:
Says nothing man. What do I do?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mrpcgeekman:
I have Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 International Version. Can i use it on at&t without data plan or with the cheep $10 unlimited plan for dumbphones? Will at&t be able to tell what phone I have ? I tried to find the answer online, but the info I found was contradictory. Thanks for the help
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glebun:
Discussing ways to steal from a carrier is not welcome here
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mastermind1234321:
Has anyone tried using the buttons on your headsets to control the music player? I wanted to do something as basic and use the button for play/pause and if i held it down I could access google now.

I tried using Headset Droid but it wouldn't recognize any of the headset commands. Anyone having this problem?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdasnapper:
If you are referring to a wired headset, it seems that the N7 is crippled in this regard. From a disclaimer in the description for the Philips Headset app on Play: "Nexus 7 has disabled the headset control pin in its 3.5 mm audio connector which causes the Headset app fail to function."

source: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.philips.cl.headset
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boowho:
I have the files to go back, but there are more of them than I am used to flashing with Heimdall. In the archive are these files:

boot.bin

cache.rfs

dbdata.rfs

efs.rfs

factoryfs.rfs

ldb.db

modem.bin

param.lfs

param.rfs

pit.pit

Sbl.bin

zIMage

I don't see enough "slots" for all these files. I'm used to working with Cache, dbdata, factory, param.lfs zimage and recovery ONLY.

If I use Heimdall I'll have several extra files that I don't use, but will be also missing recovery.bin.

Can anyone enlighten me??

Boowho??
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priyana:
Our tab's kernel ( zImage) contains the recovery. Unlike some devices that has separate recovery.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boowho:
Thanks

Boowho??
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] birdinatux:
got a link to the files? been lookign forever for stock rom for verizon. everything I find is outdated/404'd.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike_disturbed:
Did you read this thread?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41240692

(҂`☐´)︻╦̵̵̿╤── .:system:.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MiracleM4n:
I have the International (i9300) S3 and am running Temasek's ROM (v99.4), but I cannot connect it to my PC via USB. I am currently using AirDroid for all my Phone to PC transfers, but ADB is also not working and this will cause a problem in the future if I manage to brick my device. The only way to use ADB on my device currently is to boot into recovery (PhilZ Touch 5). This problem has been occurring for that last few months, but as I believe it is an isolated incident I didn't post about it. I decided to start this thread to see if anyone was having the same problem and to see if anyone found a work-around or fix for it.

Thanks in advance,

MiracleM4n

EDIT: Turns out it was my cord. For some reason the stock Samsung Micro-USB cable was not working correctly.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] friartuckme:
have you enabled debugging in developer options, or tried reinstalling all drivers
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MiracleM4n:
Thanks for the quick reply. Yes I have reinstalled all drivers and I do have it enabled in Developers Options. It does not show up in Device Manager as "Other devices" so this leads me to believe that it might be an issue with the device itself.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MiracleM4n:
I have tried reinstalling using drivers from Faryaab's thread and it is still not working. I believe this might be an issue I am going to have to live with.
[HTC Sensation] gauravmajithia:
Hi All,

Can anyone help me with link to polaris office full with edit functionality?

Else upload apk here.. I am on Aosp cm10.1 by Albinoman.

Thanks and cheers!!
[HTC Sensation] badai:
why not Kingsoft?
[HTC Sensation] PopaStefanx:
Remeber no Warez on Xda
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] weltwon:
I did NOT create this app and only take credit for finding and testing it.

So far this is the ONLY WiFi Tether app I tried that works on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4.

I tested it by linking to my Asus TF700 tablet.

1-Click WiFi Tether No Root is a FREE app available on Google Play Store.

Best of all, it does not require ANY tinkering with profile settings.

Just install it,

run it,

click ON

and then search for the WiFi signal from your other portable device or PC.

My Asus tablet found the signal and locked on in less than 5 seconds.

Note: There is also a Pro version available for $9.98 that offers WPA security if you need or want that added feature.

If you appreciate my find, simply click THANKS so I know this wasn't a wasted thread post!

Glenn ;)

SGH-M919

Nexus 7

Asus TF700

Jura J9 < My only device on this list that makes expresso
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jorgerangel159:
Tmobile page pops up on browser. I'm on the unlimited data.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gotablunt:
Try using hotspot shield apn in market
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TeknoGodz:
Use firefox with an addon called User Agent Switcher set to android and you'll be fine.

The way T-Mobile tries to stop you from tethering without paying extra (which is total bs by the way) is by sniffing out user agents from things that aren't androids.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serophia:
I thought tmo allows free hot spot service now for the $50+ plan
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] weltwon:
Hot Spot service NOT free from T-Mobile

I'll quote exactly what it says on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4 (model SGH-M919) when I clicked the Help menu about using Wi-Fi hotspot:

"To use your phone's hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service added to your rate plan."

They key word here is "added" which means it is NOT free unlimited hotspot service.

Here's what it says on the T-Mobile website page about this service:

"T-Mobile's Simple Choice Rate Plans all include Smartphone Mobile HotSpot up to their data limit, except for Unlimited 4G data which includes 500MB of Smartphone Mobile HotSpot. You can add additional capped Smartphone Mobile HotSpot usage: $10 per month per line for 3GB or $20 per month for 4GB."

The FREE app I mention in the OP is FREE. Whether or not T-Mobile can & will

be able to monitor the use of the 1-Click free app is yet to be determined.

Glenn ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mustangman1995:
Anyone else try and just fire it up anyway? My first generation MyTouch4G had free Hotspot. On my new S4 I turned it on and got the above message but it still created a hotspot and didn't require me to commit to a plan change. However my laptop doesn't even see it and my old MyTouch sees but fails to connect.

Downloaded and tried that app. No luck. Laptop sees the Wifi and connected but no internet access (Limited or no connectivity) Old Mytouch saw it but was unable to connect.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rp56:
Hey I can only find the user agent for chrome would that work for Firefox. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] spaided:
gone...

I used to see in my T-mobile My Account app, that i had 500 MB of tethered data to be used, but now that i have the S4, I don't see the option. Go figure, I upgrade, and I lose my ability to tether.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Greg1964:
Will this work if Im rooted. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ultraman666:
Yes

Sent from this Evil S4 Wicked!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] overthatscreen:
So what's the point of this app? It just turns on the Normal HotSpot App that came with the phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TigerDNA:
Wondering the same........ :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jshinn1:
I stripped one of the screws that allows me to get to the internals of the phone. I am wondering if anybody has any suggestions about how to remove it. I saw someone talk about super glue and a tooth pick dropping the supper glue in there and letting it harden the trying to screw it out. But any other suggestions would be appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
Is it totally stripped? Using a screwdriver that is not correct may partially strip it but using the correct screwdriver can still get it out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jshinn1:
yea its totally stripped which is why I was gonna try the glue method
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
Superglue won't do crap. Only option other than trying a different screwdriver is using a dremmel to remove the screws head.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jshinn1:
its so tiny where should I start never used a dremel before I dont want to screw up my phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 440bro:
Yes what he said! A dremel is the best way. There's this lil ball grinder tool that would grind the head of the stripped screw off. Click here for pic. You can buy just one at most hardware stores. Buy one a lil smaller then the screw head if you can. The turn on the dremel and grind the head of the screw off! Basically you put the lil ball head in the stripped portion and grind out the center. The outer portion will come loose. The base of the screw will remain. Ask some friends to see if they already have a dremel. They are quite handy if your crafty!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Wear a headlamp for good lighting and go slow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] studacris:
Lol @ "leave only the shaft"

:p:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Yeah, your app is faster than my app. Sorry the pictures are out of order.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jshinn1:
U beat me to it I was planning to go there dammit lol but Ill try the ball grinder......

and as far as price on a dremel should I buy off of amazon???? or are there places I can get it cheaper dont have a lot of side dough but I do want to get this fixed.

basically looking for a dremel recommendation lol just dont want to buy the wrong thing.

Thanks or all the help so far I really appreciate it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
You can use a drill. Find a bit that's the same size as the head of the screw, brace the phone good (extra hands are helpful) and drill off the screw head.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
Do you have a Harbor Freight nearby? Or check their website. They have a dremmel like device that has the bits on sale just about all the time.

http://www.harborfreight.com/80-piece-rotary-tool-kit-97626.html
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Harbor Freight = toy store.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
It is the Walmart of toy stores. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jshinn1:
Cool Ill try out the drill first since I already have that just gotta look through and find the right size bit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
Be very careful with the drill. One slip and it is goodbye phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
To enable the Hotspot feature all you need to do is install a hotspot toggle app. I use Power Toggles. You can get it from the Playstore and it is free.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc&hl=en

It enables me to turn on Hotspot and then I can go to settings and set Hotspot up for use. No annoying contact ATT or dial 611. Hotspot also has a new feature that turns itself off due to no activity. Just FYI. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lanwarrior:
Great find!

Just to add: if you want to configure the HotSpot settings (WPA/PSK, MAC address filtering), use the default "Mobile Hotspot" application (NOT in Settings) while hotspot is off. Configure it, save and THEN turn on HotSpot using Power Toggle.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rquinn19:
Easier, light weight option

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEwOSwiYm9obG9vbC5uZXQudG9vZ2xlSG90c3BvdCJd