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[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
awesome :) glad to hear it!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] galearned:
Hashcode Stock OS Zips for 7" HD do not block OTA updates

I thought I would post here my experience with the latest 7.4.6 Amazon update.

I placed the update on my HD7" and was able to update.

When I booted, 2nd Bootloader/LOG was gone.

I decided to try this again.

I rooted the tablet and used Fireflash to re-load 2ndbootloader using the 7.4.3 series of Hashcode files.

Once I was not able to boot up into the 7.4.6 OS because the 7.4.3 boot image is used for 2nd bootloader as I expected.

I had downloaded, the 7.4.3.zip stock OS to the sdcard originally so, it was still present locally.

I flashed the OS zip and I was back to 7.4.3.

I downloaded 7.4.6 again to the tablet and again was presented with the Bright update Kindle in "More+/Device/About".

After, the update, I was again without 2nd boot and unrooted.

Point though is the update should not occur if the zip OS was in fact blocking OTA updates.

Is the zip file supposed to have OTA blocked?

I used KFFA to block updates as a second test and once disabled with KFFA, the update is Grayed out and then once re-enabled with KFFA, the update is bright and does update.

I know a lot of people have complained about OTA happening even when blocked...

It looks like this Zip is not blocking.

I will try the LINUX rootplus to see if it blocks OTA...

Regards
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] r3pwn:
Well if you said that KFFA works, then why not keep that?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] galearned:
Hashcode Stock OS Zips for 7" HD do not block OTA updates

Yes: Of course, you would keep what works and in this case, KFFA works.

However a ton of people have used various other methods over the last year or two and KFFA is pretty new.

Lots of people have written in saying "why did I get an update when I am blocked?"

I was just offering a reason why.

You can find lots of pre-rooted ROMs on the forum that all say "Rooted, No ADs, and OTA blocked, Gapps, etc.".

The user takes that descriptor on faith and flashes the ROM thinking they have what they need.

In my case, I purposefully updated to 7.4.6 and needed a way to get back to an older version of Kindle OS.

I restored back to 7.3.0 then flashed Hashcode's, 7.4.3 ZIP OS.

It was there I realized I could then update to 7.4.6 which I should not have been able to do.

Just a point of information.

Another point or question is whether there is a difference between a true OTA update that takes place automatically and the case where the user downloads the update to the tablet and then selects "Update" in Device/about. I have always thought it might be nice to have an option where the OTA is blocked but, the user could still download and update manually. When the KFFA method is used to block OTA, both options are blocked.

Regards
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
If you're trying to get a custom Rom, this thread is for you. If you wanted the newest Amazon update with working root, wrong thread

From the first step to the last, my guide can get you twrp and root and a set up for a new rom. No more, no less

Sent from my Android Kindle Fire HD 7 Running Cyanogenmod 10.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] r3pwn:
I don't think Hashcode removed the OTA Scripts. He may have, but I'm not sure.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
That's why this thread uses KFFA, to root no matter what update you're on

There are far better threads for these questions, where more qualified men than I can properly answer them. This is a guide for getting a 2nd bootloader easily, not for other people's Amazon zip's content

If there are any problems with how this tutorial works, or if it doesn't work for you, by all means ask away and I'll try to help. Otherwise, you must ask hashcode, or whomever you got the zip from, about it's contents

Sent from my Android Kindle Fire HD 7 Running Cyanogenmod 10.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] aztr0:
Worked great for the Recovery part. But can I exit it and return to the system?

It seems after the reboot, it just continues to boot to TWRP. I tried to reboot system, no cigar.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
I would need more info to help. Did you go from step 1? Did you install a custom Rom or just twrp?

Sent from my Android Kindle Fire HD 7 Running Cyanogenmod 10.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] aztr0:
I figured it out. What I did was follow all your steps. I did not install any custom ROM at that point. But I did the Reboot to recovery, which caused the issue, since it set the Kindle to boot to recovery on a loop and I wasn't able to get out of that. I just ADB Sideloaded the CM10 ROM and installed the ROM. The device is working now.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Good I'm glad that's sorted. Fireflash can do some damage if the files aren't all in place, I'm glad it was nothing serious :thumbup:

Sent from my Android Kindle Fire HD 7 Running Cyanogenmod 10.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] nforcero:
THX!

Very easy to follow the instructions!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Glad to help! Be sure to get twrp 2.6 it loads so much faster
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] N3RD420:
I followed this guide word for word and it seemed to work great. I rebooted into TWRP to make a back-up, but now when i try to reboot to system all it does is a twrp bootloop... Any help would be much appreciated.:confused:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
I would attempt to flash a rom of some kind via twrp (make sure you inclued gapps if you don't flash stock Amazon) and see if the rom will then boot, should clear it up, the problem is you will have to adb sideload the rom.zip to flash it. I'm personally not too familiar with the process, but there are many threads on xda covering the subject

Let me know how it goes, or if you can't find a link on adb sideloading and I'll find us one. Good luck

And make sure you do a clean wipe too!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] adamcullen:
HELP

I'm getting stuck here. I keep getting a window saying Flashing followed by a circle running round with Boot image next to it.

How long should this last?

Adam
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
I sent you a PM, it shouldn't last that long. Once we sort it out, I'll make sure it makes it to this thread so if anyone else has the same problem they'll know how to fix it/ avoid it happening to begin with
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Update: seems like fireflash didn't have root permissions with adamcullen's case. KFFA was able to revert him back to the 7.2.3 update, and from the start of the directions I've got posted on the thread he was able to get back to root and flash recovery successfully. If anyone else has this problem, please let me know : )
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
A couple weeks ago, I followed some other well wrote instructions but got into a twrp bootloop as well. I eventually got it back to 7.4.6 rooted, etc. So I found this set of instructions that suggests flashing the older version of KFHD first then rebooting and then flashing recovery and freedom.

My question is this, can I just stick a rom zip on the root of the KFHD SD card before flashing the old kfhd and recovery and freedom? I ask this because if I get the same bootloop as before, I could just flash the rom? Is this possible or no? Thanks for your help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
I've done that, and had no problems flashing straight from my first boot. Just make sure you don't have any sketchy red bootloader warnings when you go to use fireflash for the big moment and you shouldn't even bootloop, but if you do and can get to twrp, should be no problem loading a custom Rom from there.

Let us all know how it goes, and good luck :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Thanks for the response. I followed the instructions and it boots into twrp only. So now I need to side load the rom and appropriate gapp zip onto twrp via fastboot I assume? Any tips on that? Thanks again.

Edit --- I'm seeing #6 from seokhun write up. Looks like what I will try first. I'll try fast boot cable first.

Edit 2 - Fastboot only works with device turned off. In using my stock USB the driver for KFHD is not recognized. So I can't transferal at this point. Help please?

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OK, so I have ADB side load engauge via fast boot cable. Says "now send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>" thought I already did that. Still trying here.

Says "adb side load rom.zip" is no a recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file. My adb driver are up to date and fully working, that I can confirm. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Using the USB cord (not fast boot cord) now as I think this is the only way to get ADB? If I am wrong pleases correct. I now get *cannot read 'sideload' * I know that my computer is not recognizing my KFHD7 when plugged into using the USB cord. I feel like I am so close but just need that one pointer to get me there. Any help is appreciated.

Also, I do have the rom.zip in the platform-tools folder as well. ADB driver binary is 1.0.3.1 so up to date.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Edit -- I have been trying to get ADB enable for some time now. I have the proper USB drivers in on my computer but keeps saying not the proper ones, which I know the are. Help?

Also, I wondered if the issue is in part because after the flashing, and going back a few firmwares, the drivers might be different for usb? In other words, if you start at 7.2, thos are the installed drivers but if you start at 7.4.6 and then flash, there is a different driver setup that now can't be recognized? Is this a possibility or are they the same?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
I manually installed the adb drivers. Now, when usb is plugged in, the adb driver pops up. It also disappears when unplugged. The computer still does not have the kindle fire hd listed in computer when plugged in (like a flash drive would. Is this OK because the adb drivers are active and showing in the actual devices?

I can't seem to get CM-10.1-20130812 unofficial tate zip to push. Any help is appreciated. Almost midnight, would like to get this asuared around before bedtime. Please help/
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Hey buddy sorry for the late response. When in device manager, does it list your kindle as an "adb device"?

I won't have internet until tomorrow, I'm out atm. If you get too frustrated with the adb thing, you can try using KFFA to revert to update 7.2.3 and take it from there fresh, although I know that's a pain. If you can wait until tomorrow, I'll get some better answers for ya. Thanks for letting us know what's up, sorry it didn't work out properly. I'll have to look into what's happening here.

And just to clarify, you started from step 6 correct?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
When I type adb devices, I get the proper response. Then when I put adb sideload cm-10.1-20130812-UNOFFICIAL-tate.zip, the response in command is * cannot read 'sideload' * just like that, stars included.

Would starting from 7.2.3 get me there without any issues like this? If it will, I can run KFFF. If unknown, I'd like to find out why the zip is "unreadable." Thanks again for the help.

Edit - Yes, I started from step 6. Did it just as explained. Got rid of the "not running right update" (red sign) and flashed.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Running KFFF to restore to 7.2.3 now. No regrets, it was worth a try. This time I will root and put off OTA updates right away and not wait for the 7.4.6 update to take place. I wonder if starting out in 7.2.3 and doing the steps again would prove better results? If not then I need to figure out what went wrong.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
This makes sense now, I'm going to update the OP so this doesn't happen again. Amazon's made it so that this will only work with an older kindle version, so for this guide to work unfortunately you will have to complete ALL the steps for it to work :(

They're a pain but at least they got great customer service lol. I'm glad no damage was done, sorry about all that. But again thank you for posting; if you hadn't, I would never know until I worked on another new kindle. If you're still trying to load a custom Rom and recovery, just try this guide from the start and you should be good to go
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
OP fixed; the process is a little longer now, but will work 100%. Thanks to everybody for their input to keep this process successful as Amazon attempts to make it more difficult :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] huludical:
Yeah I was in the same boat as linearequation and just finally fixed my device. Gana try it with updated op when I get a chance. Thanks.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Np Let me know how it goes, all I changed in the OP is that there is no shortcut for rooted devices. The process is still easy fortunately, esp. If you already have KFFA on your main computer for whatever reason
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] damigonz:
Hi, great tutorial Opensystem !!

I have a dude.

Now i have installed the bootloader 7.2.3 and i need to upgrade to the 7.4.3 that i think is the last bootloader.

Have i to flash the " kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.3.img " ??

Is the same flashing using the recovery or the Fireflash app ( BOOT PARTITION / Boot partition image .img ) ??

Thansks !!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
No! You have to follow this guide VERY carefully or you risk causing damage your kindle. If your kindle says you're on version 7.2.3, you need to then flash the 7.3.0 freedom boot using the fireflash app. ONLY flash that one, and reboot your kindle. If there are no red warnings when you open fireflash again, you can continue the steps I've provided. All the files you need are attached to this guide, just take it slow, one step at a time. I suggest reading as much as you can on the subject if you're new to the process of flashing new Roms. Although if you do make a mistake, the kindle fire first aide tool can almost certainly fix it, it's much easier getting it right the first time. Just make SURE there are no red warnings when you attempt to flash TWRP and/or your new Rom, or you will have quite a few extra steps before the end

Keep me posted how it goes. And be very, very careful
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
I did use 2.6 TWRP listed in Hashcode steps as well as his 7.2.3 bootimg to match the 7.2.3 bootloader. Worked flawless. Thanks to OP and others in this topic for helping me.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] damigonz:
Thanks O.P.S. !!

You are right, but perhaps i did not express myself well because I am not a native English speaker.

I done all your steps and i installed a few cyanogem roms in my kfhd7, all is perfect , but my question is that :

I found in the forum a newest kfhd-freedom boot-7.4.3.img but i have installed the kfhd-freedom boot-7.3.0.img you posted.

Is recomended that i flash this 7.4.3 ?

If is recomended, how can i install? using fireflash or the recovery ?

I hope you understand me ......
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Oops! Sorry about that buddy. No, this won't matter or make a difference now that you're on another Rom already. It would only matter if you were still on the kindle OS, but since you're on another Rom you're good to go. The freedom boot isn't important for you

Hope that's all cleared up, sorry for the confusion :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] damigonz:
Thanks very much for your answer!

Enviado desde mi GT-N7100 usando Tapatalk 4
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jaliscojorge:
Thanks for this awesome and easy to follow tutorial Opensystem!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] PENKO956:
wow very easy guide. i got updated to 7.4.6 by mistake and was able to get custom recovery with your tut. running 10.1cm.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Glad to hear it guys, thanks for the feedback it's good to know this setup still works for everyone :thumbup:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jd95:
I have a Kindle fire hd 7, I use Kindle Fire First Aide to try and install 7.2.3. It downloads all the files, and when I hit yes to go to install them it stays at waiting for device, need help please.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47572708
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Usb debugging allowed? Or

Proper drivers installed? Could be related to either case.

Let me know, and we'll sort you out :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] MrNIGHTLIFE:
I was wondering if anyone has tips on how to recover. I followed all steps and now I am in the team recovery mode however I do not have a ROM copied to the device and cannot get the device connected to any of my computers. I also cannot go back to the regular OS. Every time I reboot it goes back into team recovery mode. When I have the cable connected and do a adb devices it says device not found. Any ideas? Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
The kindle fire first aide thread should sort you: out http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2096888

That's a big reason I used it for this method - it automatically has KFFA loaded up and ready to go. It's hard to say how to fix it exactly without knowing what went wrong. If the KFFA thread doesn't have the answer, let me know and we'll put our heads together on it. Good luck keep us posted :thumbup:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] marriux2:
Hey guys. Just picked up a KFHD7 as part of a Black Friday deal. Anyway, while in fastboot my computer is picking up the tablet as Tate-PVT-08 in device manager under "Other Devices" because of this, it's not letting me flash the 7.2.3 image. What do? I tried uninstalling and installing the drivers again.

Edit: Fixed my problem by going into Device Manager > Tate-PVT-08 > Properties

Went into the driver tab, clicked Update Driver, Browse My Computer for software, and then "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". Amazon Kindle popped up and I just selected that.

If anyone else has this problem, you can most likely solve it like that.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
If you're in TWRP still just push a ROM to it http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2459498 and you'll be good to go.

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Note: When you get to the link, jump back to the OP.

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Good stuff. The X64 Windows 7 and Windows 8 folks have to disable MSN driver enforcement first.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] persano:
I am in kinology 7.2.3, i have the bootloader, but i want the latest from hashcode. The same steps?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
I'm sorry, just not sure exactly what you mean. You want to update the version of kinology that you're on? Or you want to update the version of kinology you're running?

Sorry if that's the same thing, I've never personally tried kinology. Let me know and I'll try and help
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] persano:
i m saying to update twrp, it is version 7.2.3 software, only kinology but the same amazon version
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Just download the image from Hashcodes thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2128848 use FireFlash and flash it under "Recovery Partition." Don't tick anything else. That will update your TWRP.

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See my post.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Alternatively, find the correct twrp.zip file off their website and flash through your existing recovery. I can find a link if you like
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
If he jumps back to the OP of the link I put up, it is Hashcodes image that can be downloaded. It's not in a zip file. Using any other TWRP on our Kindle Fire HD is a bad idea.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] waqman:
Thx for this guide Opensystem. It made rooting and flashing my friends tablet so easy!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
You're right Damn sorry it's been too long since I've dicked with kindle twrp
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Glad it worked out good to hear it! :thumbup:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] MadJoe:
Flashfire11 won't let me check "flash kfhd7-u-boot-prod-7.2.3.bin. I can check every other box but that one.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
That it does. It was key to me getting my tablet modded out.

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Is that portion red indicating a need to check it? If you are on 7.2.3 already, FireFlash won't let you. Be real sure and drop you custom ROM on the root of your SD card before flashing first. This way if you do bootloop, you can move forward with less hassle.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] MadJoe:
Yup, that's probably the problem. I never updated past 7.2.3 in the first place, so I don't need to flash it. Doh! Thanks!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Welcome.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
LinerEquation has nailed these questions all very satisfactory, and it's much appreciated. Trust any advice either of us give and you'll get past any problems. Thanks Linear, I'm going to update OP when I can to spread the credit around a bit more to reflect my appreciation. After all, XDA is a community, and people like LinearEquation go to prove it :thumbup:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
Wow, I appreciate that. I'm humbled.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
Where else but XDA do people help others out un-asked? I'm the humbled one to be part of such a great community. I see you helping all over the place, you're a true member :thumbup:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] schilly:
How long should it take to restore kindle fire hd 7 ? Been sitting at "I have fetched the recovery.img- 1 more to download" for about an hour now...is this normal? If not what should I do. Exit and restart the utility?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] LinearEquation:
That's way to long. I would try this tool http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1951254 See if that works better. Have you verified that fastboot/ADB commnds are working?

Sent from Nexus 7 flo running Paranoid Android 4.3 JB using xda app-developers app
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Opensystem:
If you can exit and restart, I'd say try that. If not, you could try starting over from step one or following Linear's link
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Ph0enix_216:
A couple things of note:

1.) I'm not sure how, but I completely skipped steps 1-5 and started off with step 6, and it went off without a hitch. :confused:

2.) In step 8, where we select the recovery image, you can download and select PhilZ Touch CWM Recovery and use that as well. I just tried it and it works great :D
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] SafinWasi:
Don't do it. The TWRP zip on their website is for the 'blaze' tablet(one of the earlier versions) and will almost always hard-brick a 2012 model(tate).