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[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] rhodri11:
This might sound stupid to some but using Fireflash.. it comes up in red letters that Im not on 7.2.3 so I therefore tick the flash box. I then add the boot partition in and the recovery partition but do I need to add the zip file at the bottom? No mention of it in this guide but the fireflash screenshot shows a zip file added as well? I have downloaded the correct zip file just not sure if it's needed yet.

thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] vlavlix:
I just have one question regarded on the CM10.1. Once I install it do I need to download every update manually (since the microphone isn't working) and if so how do I install it on TWRP?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
No, leave the "open recovery script" blank. Plug in everything else according to the guide.

Simply download newer zip files from Hashcode's thread, place it on the sdcard, boot into TWRP, and flash. Remember that if you're on CM10.1 for the first time, wipe and factory reset everything except sdcard before flashing. Also remember to make a backup.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] rhodri11:
oops.. too late. added the 7.3.0 zip in but its all worked none the less. flashed successfully and now running cm10.1! takes a bit of getting used to! found skype isnt working nor is camera. these known issues?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Skype isn't working due to kernel issues. Hashcode will resolve it soon. Check his official thread for bugs and known issues.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] xbostonIrishx:
I'm not a noob, but I'm not pro either. It seems like every time I switch to a new device I have to relearn everything all over again. Thank you for writing this tutorial, I am still debating on weather or not I want to root my kindle. I have had it since November and still only use it to read books. I couldnt imagine going more than a day without a Rooted phone on a stock ROM. The main reason that i want to root my Kinidle is to run CM10 on it. Nothing going on tonight, maybe I will root my Kindle..... But only after reading through your tutorial a couple more times.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Thank you for the trust. Yes, I recommend you to get the basic idea down first before getting ready. Read through everything once, then twice, then three times. Follow everything to the letter.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] xbostonIrishx:
I'm running 7.3.1, and using I normally use Linux, currently ubuntu 12.04 I'm guessing that I will have to swith over to windows to get this done? Also stupid question here, Will I lose all the books that I curently have downloaded?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
This guide was written for Windows, but since Linux is a close relative, the guide also applies, I think. You essentially only need to download the FireFlash .apk and the required files, and move it to the sdcard, then you're good.

As for books, as long as they are Amazon Prime, I think you can back them up to cloud, and on the new ROM, download the Kindle app, and redownload the books from cloud. Otherwise, if they are on the sdcard, you're good. I don't use Amazon's services, so I wouldn't know.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Daevionne:
I have a spare Kindle Fire HD that I can videotape the installation of TWRP+CM 10.1 .
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
That would be magnificent! Please do so, and I will add it to the main post.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Daevionne:
It's late where I am right now so I should have the video to you in 2 days tops.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] menawollas:
Thanks ever so much for this.

I ****ed up my kindle, when trying to restore via FirstAide (due to dropbox errors and me being tired) but one Skorpn cable later I was up and running.

Used this to install TWRP, Kinolgy and Nova Launcher, and it fantastic now.

Just a comment - on the instructions, you could make it clearer that you just need the TWO files in fireflash, not the third recovery script one mentioned in Hashcodes thread.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Firstly, you're welcome!

Secondly, I'm not sure I understand where you're coming from. Would you point me to that area of the guide, please? I thought I wrote only the freedom-boot.img and the recovery.img.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] menawollas:
What confused me is that the HAshcode thead mentions four files Stack Override (which you say ignore), Freedom Boot and TWRP Recovery, which you mention, and the Full Amazon OS Flash zip file, which you dont.

On the FireFlash thread, there is a picture which shows all three files selected. I would have found it helpful if you had just mentioned the OS file, and said to ignore it.

Also, you say 'Leave that "disable recovery auto update" function checked' when by default it is not checked (well it wasn't whan I installed FireFlash), so saying 'Make sure that "disable recovery auto update" function is checked' would be clearer (IMHO).

But apart from that, great stuff.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Oh, I see, yeah, I knew about those. I just didn't feel like changing it, since I have two threads, and going back and forth is a pain, haha. Thanks for reminding me!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] vlavlix:
How do I install the new updates that hashcode posts? Do I have to download the zip and just install it while I'm in TWRP?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] quan_1986:
Yes ,you install it in TWRP.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Daevionne:
Making the video now!! Should I make two videos, one for installing recovery, and one for installing a custom rom? Or both videos in one?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
I'd say put them in the same one, and label them well so people don't get lost. Do each step one-by-one and it will be easier for everyone to follow.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] DJMaj07:
Okay so I figured I'd root the fire and try out CM10.1 but I'm having issues with Step 1... haha.

I have ADB enabled on the fire, I have ADB installed on my computer, and I tried the QemuRoot v1.0 script several times as well as rooting manually with cmd prompt following reverendkjr's instructions in a separate post. No luck. I always get stuck around the same point in the process: "/system/bin/sh: cannot create /data/local.prop: Permission denied."

Am I missing something? I've looked over all of the instructions and can't find anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I really want to ditch Amazon's OS and get some CM goodness!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Use the 2nd method I linked to in Step 1. I had this issue when rooting via CMD as well, but I just used the tools.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] escrimps:
Bricked :-\ nothing but a solid red screen.

Thought I followed the instructions. Thought admittedly I noticed that there were no check boxes. However, since the correct options were there I proceeded. Guess it's time to invest in a cable.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] DJMaj07:
I was going to try the second tool after the first one failed but I didn't know which option to select. There's I think four or so options, such as "normal", "special", etc. Could you provide some instructions for which selections to make? I don't want to make any mistakes and brick the kindle just because I assumed what to do haha
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Did you check the box to flash the 7.2.3 bootloader? No. Next.

Option 1. Go back to the original thread, I've added an explanation.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] escrimps:
Which is why I posted. Since I couldn't find a place to check, I moved forward. I wanted to warn others not to make the same bad decision. But you're sympathy made it worth it too.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
I made it very clear in the original post:

Since you followed the guide, that automatically binds you to the disclaimer, therefore I'm not responsible because you didn't check the thread before moving on. The cable will save you; once you have it, open up command prompt, plug it into the device and the computer, then follow #6, or if you made backups, restore through fastboot using Step 1.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] escrimps:
Will do. Thanks. And I agree, the choice, and responsibility was all mine.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] DJMaj07:
Thanks for the clarification! And thank you for making this guide
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] DJMaj07:
For those using this method, after doing the restore and the first reboot, the device will be sluggish and the screen will flash every few seconds. For me, the device did not reboot by itself afterwards, so I ran the QEMU Root tool and after the script completed, my device was no longer sluggish and was rooted.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Well, you could've just rebooted and it would've been normal again :P
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] DJMaj07:
I tried that! It was still sluggish after several reboots! Did some Google searching, found the idea of using the other script again, and figured might as well try it. Haha
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] gamy2121:
help

I followed all the steps and installed the bootloader and recovery hit the option to reboot into recovery then hit reboot and now Im stuff on the orange and white kindle fire flashing at me every 5 seconds. any help will be greatly appreciated.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Boot into fastboot using #7, then restore using #6. Don't know why bootloops occur.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BmwStreetRacer:
Permission denied

Hi great work with te tutorial, but i'm getting problems :(

fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product

isn't working for me

adb shell su -c "reboot bootloader"

returns an error with su

On both root tools, i'm getting permission denied on running the scripts

Can you help me?

Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] gamy2121:
Attempted this numerous times. I hold power down to shut it off type in the fast boot command, when it says waiting for device i plug in the usb and the bootloop just starts right away.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Is Android SDK installed? Also, what version of Amazon OS are you running?

Are your fastboot drivers working? Because if they aren't, plugging the USB in will simply trigger the device to boot. Is "tate-PVT-08" or something like that showing up when you plug the device in after inputting the command?

If you do have Android SDK installed, and you know for a fact that fastboot works, you'll have to get a factory cable, I apologize, or make one yourself;
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] gamy2121:
Yes they are, it will say waiting for device but once I plug in the kindle it just starts the boot loop over and computer does nothing. I ordered a cable Thursday night, so hopefully Monday I will be up and running thanks for your help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Your fastboot drivers aren't working. If they did, you would reboot into fastboot mode. Fastboot commands override booting commands, so if you have working fastboot, that would override the bootloops, and boot you into fastboot.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] r3pwn:
*Becomes Confused*
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] revoltech:
I successfully loaded the 2nd bootloader and TWRP by following your steps in the op. Finally get to try out CM10 on my Kindle HD, thank you. Now I patiently wait for the mini hdmi audio to work :p
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] escrimps:
Cable saved me. Like you said it would :D

I found out that my mistake stemmed from my screen being too dark. The check boxes were practically invisible. I actually learned a lot by making the mistake. I feel much more comfortable that I can tinker and so recover of I make a mistake.

Thanks for taking the time to put these instructions together. They are both accurate and complete. I particularly like the summary section at the end of each step.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] gamy2121:
Ok so I got my fastboot cable and I booted into fastboot with it and ran the kfhd-srt 1.3.5 everything finished and when I reboot im still in a bootloop. any ideas?

Edit: NVM got it to work with Kindle First Aid. Thanks for all the help
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] quan_1986:
You lack this :

ADDED 04/02

Download the older 7.2.3 bootloader file and flash to your device via fastboot:

http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/tate/kfhd7-u-boot-prod-7.2.3.bin

md5sum bb029673d8f186db4dff6d38f4aa28cf

(You SHOULD check this before using fastboot -- downloads CAN be corrupted)

And this is flashed via fastboot with (from the directory where the file was saved):

[ With the device powered off: Issue the following commands into your command/terminal window on your PC. Start with the first command and press enter. Then connect USB to the Kindle and power on ]

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader kfhd7-u-boot-prod-7.2.3.bin

Refer here if you intend to install CM10.1 or Kinology http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2128848
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BmwStreetRacer:
Hi, thank you for the fast response, i have SDK and it detects the device in adb, I have version Amazon OS 7.4.1

Cheers :good:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
I don't know what's happening with 7.4.1, there's a lot of issues. Retry the root tools but run the other modes.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TJMac44:
Brick help!

Sorry if this has been covered many times. I had kindle rooted and second bootloader and twrp, all was fine. Then got a reboot and root was gone. Got root back but when went through second bootloader and twrp install process got the kindle fire logo boot loop. Got the factory cable and plugged it the kindle. Kindle screen changes to a Fastboot kindle fire logo. I get no response if I open cmd prompt to fastboot devices, and if I try first restore command it just stays at "waiting for device" Am I screwed - Anyone no what I can do? Thanks so much for any input!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Let me guess, you were running Amazon OS 7.4.1? They're onto us.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TJMac44:
No mine was 7.3.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
That's great, please make sure you have Android SDK installed, and if possible, try using the factory cable with a Windows computer. You can also run a fresh driver installation to make sure you can communicate, use the root method in Step 1 to install drivers.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TJMac44:
I have kindle drivers and sdk on my computer that is not recognizing it as fastboot device. I have hard issues with ADB on this one with my phone. I will load on another computer, which driver do you recommend?

---------- Post added at 11:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:00 PM ----------

I can't get this kindle to show up in fastboot?? I couldn't get it to show before it was bricked, and now i can't with factory cable, what am I doing wrong? I can for my phone?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Then you don't have working fastboot drivers. Go to the first root method and install the Kindle Fire HD drivers. Check for "fastboot.exe" in your Android SDK platform-tools folder.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TJMac44:
I have fastboot.exe in folder. Fastboot works on my phone, so I suspect it may be the kindle drivers as you suggest. Which page are you referring to when you say first root method? Could you maybe give me a link to the drivers you think are best suited for kindle? Here is something that may help, when I plug into computer, computer bonks in recognition. In device manager it shows up under name "Tate-PVT-08". This seems odd.

I also notice that drivers do not install properly when I uninstall device and replug in. Looking for replacement drivers now. I used the ones in the qemu post.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1893838

Whilst plugged in, uninstall everything, then unplug the device. Install those drivers, then try to enter fastboot again.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TJMac44:
Got it! Thanks for all your help! My drivers ended up being fine, just for some reason wasn't installing. For those who may be in same situation here is what I did.

Go to start/computer, right click and hit properties. Go to device manager. Right click on Tate-PVT-08 and choose update driver software, then browse my computer for driver software, then let me pick from a list of device drivers on my compter. I moved down list and picked Kindle and it installed as adb composite interface or something like that. Once installed the device manager showed "Kindle" and my fastboot was working!

Thanks again seokhun for your patience!

---------- Post added at 08:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:28 AM ----------

One final question, back at the beginning you asked if I was running 7.4.1 and that there were issues with that. I assume that means if I get notice of OTA for that I should reject it then? Thanks again.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
I'm glad it works! You should avoid 7.4.1 for now, even the official update page reverted to 7.3.1.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] the playa!:
KFHD 7" blue logo

Hi all,

I just attempted to install TWRP but failed. Now I'm stuck at the blue logo... Which you can see. I already rooted my kindle fire HD successfully, but failed at installing TWRP. My question is, HOW do I get out of this state? I don't think I have a factory cable too.. :(

As for getting into fastboot mode without the factory cable, whenever I plug in the kindle when its turned off, it just turns on and I can't do anything... I can't do anything on my kindle :( I also followed the instructions step by step... If I can get fastboot mode to work, then wallah, but no. Also, when I put the code for fastboot mode, it does say "waiting for device" but when I plug the kindle, nothing happens. Can someone please help me to fix this issue? I will be really grateful.

Thanks,

The Playa!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
No fastboot drivers. Install Android SDK, then try again.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] the playa!:
I already have Android SDK though...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
Then re-install fastboot drivers. Follow the troubleshooting portion of my guide, first post.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] ipsearch:
HI , Kindle is now again unrooted after Update 7.4.3. Now I am having trouble even rooting my KINDLE HD 7. Tried BinaryV30 method does not work. Any suggestion ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] quan_1986:
Bin4ry v30 root 7.4.3 work 100%
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] stunts513:
Ah great I was helping a friend of mine do this in another state over skype on his PC, he checked the flash the old bootloader check box and still got a red screen... Figures this went perfect for me when I did it. Luckily he's in naval academy and a engineering class so he can solder a fastboot cable. I want to make a fast boot cable but I only have one mini USB cable d t wanna wreck it. Was thinking it would be nice to just add an inline switch to the cable if I did make one so I could use it as normal or fast boot.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Random Username:
Hello,

So I installed everything correctly and put a ROM on it. Then I decided to try another one, but forgot to put it in the sdcard folder before I wiped the device. Now I have a Kindle Fire HD without a ROM. I noticed the function "ADB Sideload" in TWRP, but it doesn't seem to work. Could you please help me resolve this issue? :)

Random Username
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
First boot into TWRP, then hit Advanced, and there's ADB sideloading. Then connect the device to the PC using a USB cable, and open command prompt. Rename the ROM file to rom.zip, place it into the platform-tools folder inside SDK, and then type this into the command prompt"

adb sideload rom.zip

Now you'll find it on the sdcard, mess around with the Flash browser and flash.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] quan_1986:
sildeload load forever,no driver ADB .I'm going to do next ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Random Username:
Maybe I should add that I don't have the SDK installed. I use the adb executable from KFFirstAide.

The problem is that adb doesn't detect the device, although it worked before. Already tried a driver reinstall...
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
You need newer ADB binaries to use ADB Sideload. That's why I always say install Android SDK if you've got driver issues. Every new Android SDK release contains a newer ADB binary.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Random Username:
Well, I don't want to install the complete SDK again, so could you give me the new adb, please? :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
If you're going to be lazy about it, you can go ask someone else. I wrote this guide to help people like you, keep that in mind.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] r3pwn:
You also need to ensure that you have the drivers for when the device is in recovery mode. I'm not sure if you have them based on the fact that you said the device isn't recognized. I am also not sure if the KFFirstAide has them. I use the SDK, make my own android ADB device drivers, and have no problems whatsoever. :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] puckchaser:
This worked perfectly for me.

I had gotten my KFHD last fall, and rooted in, and put GAPPS on it, but it was still rather slow and wonky.

Finally got around to running this today, and it's great. the KFHD has great hardware, and now finally a way to run great custom ROMs.

thanks for the guide.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] JORDANZ1998:
Um just wondering did that video tutorial ever get posted I want to watch it before I try installing twrp onto my kindle
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] seokhun:
No. The guide is simple enough to follow without a video, but I agree, a video would've been great.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] JORDANZ1998:
How safe is fire flash
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] fs1023:
http://xdaforums.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=43263076

seokhun please accept my apologies for not thanking you as well because after all you put the original guide up.

regards

fs1023
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Misfit77:
So is there no way to do this on 7.4.3? I assume that Amazon lending library and instant video don't work?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] watermii:
In step 2 of the guide, it states to download "TWRP recovery image, and the freedom-boot image" from http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2128848 .

However, the required images on the link above have been updated for version 7.4.3.

Can I use freedom-boot+recovery image for 7.4.3 for my kindle 7.2.3? Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] soupmagnet:
yes
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] davetherave79:
had a few minor issuses when trying to root with qemu rooting method so used the second method and rooted like a charm folled the rest of this guide and now i can use gapps thanks to all developers who sorted this out and thanks to the man who created the guide for once something worked briiliant guys keep up the good work
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] caithao:
How do I transfer all my TWRP backup folders into my computer. I've tried mounting it to my computer and copying it, but it copys two files. Tried couple times and still does the same even if i try one by one file copying. I've heard about ADB transfer, but don't know how.. maybe someone might of heard of it and could give some tips.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] davetherave79:
I also have the same problem I tried using es file manger with superuser granted and only copys two files its like as if its read only, if I get time later I will usb mode in twrp see if does it that way