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[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
So this is just a theory right now, right?

Back in the WM6 days Jocky Wilson & I found a way to load code into ram in a similar fashion, making bricks think they had a bootloader, even though it had been wiped. That then allowed us to flash firmware, hooking into dload mode from diag mode. That is where the problem lies here. If you look at an update bin, you'll see another issue. They are using a stream writer for something (sed) along with a flash programmer (NPRG9x15.hex & ENPRG9x15). You can try to translate some of this: http://blog.csdn.net/victoryxu/article/details/9057683 for more info on this type of a qpst setup, but beyond that, there are the appsboot & emmc_appsboot.mbn files. It looks to me like they are writing an OE engineering boot, checking for the correct key & then flashing the standard boot before reboot. I think they are isolating fastboot this way, not too mention the key & signature checks you find in the mbn's. Without the unlock code, I don't think qpst will do you much good, no unlock code written to IDME. means no flash. JTAG may e a better bet.

Also, if you open the mbn in a hex editor, you can see a little of what is going on:

dload mode key sequence detected

use_signed_kernel (which I believe also points to the fact they are controlling everything through an engineering kernel)

I also see a few fastboot commands like: oem device-info, oem idme, oem relock. Take a look, if you have a bit of time. I for one am swamped right now with two universities, three hospitals & a half dozen data center designs. I wish I could spend more time digging into this stuff, I love it, but I gotta keep the bosses happy & knowing that I deserve the profit sharing & EOB bonus in my contract.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] ydgmms:
Grey kindle logo. Sometimes to nothing, sometimes to reboot. But never more than grey kindle logo.

ADB in ubuntu seems to work fine for my Atrix HD. I can connect, and shell -- haven't tried anything else.

ADB DEVICES displays nothing for kindle, but displays OK for atrix

LSUSB does not display anything when Kindle is connected., but displays OK for atrix

Good theory, generally how I can recover other electronics at home and at work, but I have engineering access to those devices -- ie) i2c, spi, etc.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] amazonhdx:
i'm find partition Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, but I don't how convert this to rawprogram0.xml and patch0.xml (or 1 file rawprogram0.xml without patch0.xml)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
Is there something I can do to help? Anything you need?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
I have had nothing but bootloops from changing the board_id. The really odd thing though is that even other secure or PW protected fastboot operations have always had the benefit of seeing fastboot via usb, which is not the case here. Fastboot just doesn't seem to come online at all, which is one of the reasons I surmised that they are using sed (stream writer) or a temp boot install that supports fastboot & yaffs commands.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] gbgadgets:
Thanks for the feedback.

I was thinking of changing the board_id for fourth byte to something other then '4' based off the code I see in prov.sh script that is in the /persist folder. Then run that script. Also, that script seems to have some of the factory tool commands in there that might be able to gain more info on how that tool works and what all it is capable of doing.

I was also thinking of changing the boot_mode using idme and guessing what some possible valid values could be. I saw in threads for TWRP on the older generation kindles that they were using idme commands to change boot mode, but had not seen anything with hdx on that. I assume there are smarter folks then I that would know a lot more about this. I just like to dig into the raw files to see what puzzle pieces might give someone an idea to crack the lock.

So are you able to retain adb access with root permissions after making changes to idme? Then you can just revert to prior value and get back to normal operation?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Bear6009:
Ok, this may be a simple problem, but I am trying to factory reset the device, and Have done the above edditing to the build.prop, How ever i run into a snag when trying to copy the downloaded update.bin to the storage (sdcard) root. I just tried using root browser to past the .bin file to /root. was that wrong? where exactly do i need to put the file, and do i need to do it via adb?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] ptrsnshane:
Just simply move it from where you downloaded it to (usually the download folder) and move it to sdcard. Reboot and check for updates.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Bear6009:
AHHHH the root OF the sdcard! DUH!! thanks!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] amazonhdx:
somebody can help create rawprogram0.xml and patch0.xml with real data for HDX 8.9?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
Have you taken a look at this method? It may offer some hope, if modified for the newer QC chipset. As far as I know, you would have to use the available amazon source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200203720 - to create a build & output the xml for partition build. I know a few folks had been playing with python & qpst for writing to emmc for years, take a look here: http://www.anyclub.org/2012/06/emmc-sparse-image-download-in-msm8x60.html

In particular, spend a little time looking at the documentation provided in the signature of darkspr1te in that first link. That may be of some help. I for one am unaware of any way of pulling any of those xml's from a live device.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] holeshot77:
[MENTION=372570]GSLEON3[/MENTION] or Anyone who can help!

Im not sure if my situation is unique, but I cna't find anyone else with the same issue, yet.

Problem:

No root even though is says it successfully xferred the su and exploit files and it says root(root@android:/) when I type "su". No status-bar or soft keys. Safestrap installed. Try to push files, it says device isn't found but it shows in windows and I am able to send and receive files from storage. I am using the original Kindle cable.

I just want to get back to stock to start over. I deleted the ROM -SLOT 1 partition and booted back into the main stock partition to a massacre. Root would either work partially or it would continually say to update in which I did and it denies me. Says it can't install and it had failed. Which is weird because it worked before with no problems. Is there a way I can just get back to stock and start over? I have no idea where to start. It seems all avenues I have tried are just failing me or don't fit my circumstance.

Any help would be good from GSLEON or anyone else that has been or knows what to do.

Thanks a million!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] ptrsnshane:
Download stock system file and rename whatever the filename.zip . Go into safestrap and create a rom slot and install filename.zip. Then you should have a fresh install and be able to create a new backup.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] holeshot77:
Already have the stock file. And I already did that. Had to delete after I lost WiFi for some reason. It would break and reboot when I turn it on.

I want to get rid of everything and start over fresh.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
I'll get back to you in a little.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] holeshot77:
Ok. Ty
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
Did you get it going yet? If not, send me a PM with a gmail address &, as soon as I can, I will shoot you a PM via hangouts.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] holeshot77:
Hey GSLEON. No. Haven't yet. Recreated ROM slot 1 and just recreated a whole new ROM with gapps and all. Stock ROM is still broken. I'll send a PM. I'm busy as hell all the time too. But if you hit me up I'll reply when I can. Thanks again.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
Just FYI, I got your PM & I should have some time in the afternoon or evening tomorrow, Thursday Feb. 13th. I have a business lunch & I'm going to TRY to cut out afterwards since home is closer than back to my office.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] holeshot77:
Whenever is convenient. I usually work till four.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] cf9182:
Thanks for posting this to help.

I'm getting this error when trying to open adb shell. Do you know how I could fix this?

C:\androidsdk\sdk\platform-tools>adb shell

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

soinfo_link_image(linker.cpp:1617): could not load library "/vendor/lib/libNimsW

rap.so" needed by "/system/bin/sh"; caused by load_library(linker.cpp:745): libr

ary "/vendor/lib/libNimsWrap.so" not foundCANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] pastorale:
I have a kindle fire hdx 8.9" and now it shown grey logo after i root and did something else that i don't know.

In my PC using Windows 8.1 ,I had installed Android sdk and ADB driver but i can't get adb access ,when i connect my kindle to pc ,it's only MTP USB Device in Device Manager,i had try to followed the guide in post #1 but it's alway show "device not found".

Is the way to I can get ADB access ? thank you for help :(
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Reckerr:
HAve no need for this but seeing these topics with some kind of progress just makes me feel like we're getting somewhere and moving forward.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jjrizzelcincy:
try to delete the driver in device manager and the search for changes in device manager and see if it comes up then if not looks like you have a nice shinny brick like a bunch of us do!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] pastorale:
I'm using both Mac and Windows,but it's hard to get adb access on it .Maybe i should try one again in Linux.

Nothing happen to my kindle,always is grey logo,hoping a miracle comming :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] hkotaku:
Okay, so somehow I managed to mess my device up by editting my build.prop to try and revert my device to stock. I can get to the grey kindle fire screen, however as soon as that's complete, the screen just displays nothing, no reboot, no nothing; the device however does seem to be on as I need to hold the power button for 20+seconds to get it to reboot and its pretty warm while there is no display.. I have not done a factory reset from recovery, and the device is rooted.

If I could just get ADB access I'd be able to push the backup build.prop I made, but I can't get the device recognised on my windows machine. I've tried using USBDeview to remove traces of ADB and such, however when I plug the device in nothing seems to show for it in device manager. Am I going wrong somewhere or do I just have a bricked device?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] proz_lolz:
Hey guys,so i just bricked my hdx 7". I have rooted the device with vroot,replaced build.prop with the one provided on this website but i forgot to change the permission settings. When i try to switch on the device,all it does is to go to the grey screen after the kindle fire logo pops up. In addition, my computer does not recognize the device even though i have already installed the drivers. So guys,what can i do to reboot my Kindle?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
Give me a a bit. That is an easy fix. You just need to run adb shell & set the owner/permission groups.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
Good to see you back
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] proz_lolz:
Hi mate,sorry to be a bother but how do i run this adb shell? When i try doing that on my command prompt,it tells me error:unknown host service.

Thanks once again.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
A few of the times when I lost adb while recreating soft-bricks & bootloops, I had to go to Linux (Unbuntu or Minty) to get the machine to correctly identify the debug bridge. If you are not getting adb access, you may want to try installing Unbuntu to dual boot via wubi.

I had limited success using Cygwin, but it will take you just as long, if not longer to get it set up properly as it will a Linux distro.

Wait a second. Don't reply.

*****What FW version are you running. What method did you use to root. Was Safestrap installed? If you boot, do you see the Safestrap menu at all?

Okay, firstly, you need to get adb running, either in Windows, or in Linux. You may be forced to use Linux in some instances. Once you get to the point of running >adb devices & you get a serial response, then you can move on to the fix.

Once adb is able to connect to the device, then you can do the following:

adb shell

su

mount -o rw,remount /system

chmod 644 /system/build.prop

chown root:root /system/build.prop

reboot
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] proz_lolz:
Alright,i'm downloading ubuntu now. It seems that whenever i open up adb.exe in windows,it would give me a series of lines rapidly before closing by itself automatically. Any idea what causes this?

I'm running on 13.3.2.2 and i used vroot to root my hdx. I have installed safestrap but i do not see the safestrap menu when i boot up
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
Oi Vey....

lol... adb is not an executable. It is a terminal/command line utility.

Open you cmd prompt & there you enter adb devices: like this:

shell is a FUNCTION of adb, so it is also entered there, i.e. adb shell

shell will give you a $ prompt

su will give you a # prompt.

Like this:
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] proz_lolz:
Hmm,all i got was that unknown host service.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
Do you have the Android SK installed & the correct environmental paths set so ADB can be found regardless of what directory you open the command prompt in?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] proz_lolz:
I have tried to followed the steps you provided but unfortunately i got the message "error:device not found". Afterwhich, I used both USBDeview and device manager but they were not able to recognize my device so i can't get to the part where i can uninstall the drivers.

Anyway, thanks for your time and effort.I am really grateful for the help you have provided.:)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Faznx92:
Dem feels...smh.

Download. Unpack. Open folder.

Click the runme.bat

Do as you please.

Enjoy.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
umm

Did battery go dead in meantime? Try plugging it in wall for 30mins then retry
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] tuilakhang:
help me

I tried with runme.bat final its turn back result with " error : device not found"

So pls help me with my bricked HDX

PS : I also try your instructrion " step in Window" but it's not work to, I think the main cause is win can't regnonize my hdx, I connect with usb cab but nothing happens

Sr 4 my bad English
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
@GSLEON3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784059 I believe you can get him sorted out? Seems he hS adb but no rw permissions
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Faznx92:
They bricked. No adb = no hope. Try to wait for bootloader crack or return it.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
umm

They bricked. No adb = no hope. Try to wait for bootloader crack or return it

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784059

He has abd but no root.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] GSLEON3:
I have recreated probably 70% if the soft brick issues & bootloop states. I have always been able to gain ADB access, sometimes in Windows, occasionally using a bastardized build of Cygwin & almost always using Minty or Unbuntu.

Just like the previous root jcase & Beaups compiled, RomMaster vroot will push root to device, so with adb only, you can gain root, then you can restore by rolling back simply by pushing a moddified build.prop & the earlier 14/13.3.1.0 ota & then letting the device roll itself back.

If I had the time, I'd disassenble the RootMaster tool & strip out the scripts or adb calls & use them manually. I don't know how it is set up, since I am writting my own root method using the vold vulnerability, so that in the future I can compile existing exploits for other devices. I am rooted, but I am running an older version until I can work out a few last things. Probably this weekend before I will get around to rooting & updating & then I can take a look at vroot & exactly how it is working.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] holeshot77:
Just got my new kindle replacement from Amazon. Came with 14.3.1. I'm back in business.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] tuilakhang:
I'm follow this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2782159 and make i mistake with build.prop, and now my kindle is bricked, and adb didn't recognized it, I try t do all the methods in forum but it's not work, someone told me I have to wait until the bootloader is unlocked, is it true???

Final, I can't understand the word " soft brick" ??? What is soft or hard brick, how can I know my kindle is soft or hard brick????
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
I've tried just about every guide here and still can't get ADB to recognize my kindle. It only boots up to the silver kindle logo. adb devices finds nothing.. I guess for now I just wait and pray? lol
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
Did you already uninstall usb drivers for your device and get adb drivers installed https://developer.amazon.com/public...etting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing did you check post 80 in this thread?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
Currently I have adb recognizing my device now I am trying to figure out how to push the build.prop.. will do some reading now lol
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
great

Great now u at least have a chance... Whatever you do don't factory reset and don't lose ADB .
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] zwar098:
how did you get adb to recognize your kindle? mine is in the same state yours was and no matter what i do adb wont reconize it
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
if u had read at least

This page you would have seen the link I gave him the post before last https://developer.amazon.com/public...etting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing .
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] zwar098:
oh man im stupid
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
I wouldn't

Go as far to say stupid LOL but maybe lazy just be aware of this device is very tricky and you may do you have to do a lot of what you don't like/reading .. Whatever information you're looking for is here someplace in this forum it's just a matter of finding it and you may have to read every word and it to get what you want.. Good luck and welcome to our forums we are here to help as much as possible but most of us expect you to at least do your homework first..fyi http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2786190
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] zwar098:
Yeah i didn't see that until it was too late. I've got adb now i just need to figure how how to fix build.prop permissions. Ill look around and see what i can find.

edit: i found the commands i needed earlier in this thread, my kindle is now unbricked!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
Excellent

I'm happy to hear you found what you needed. Here @ XDA!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
Where did you find this commands I'm stuck where you were lol
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
unfortunately

you don't need to fix just the permissions you need to push the whole fileand those command are here somewhere I just don't know where I think the 1 of the places I sent you last night the 1 with the guy that tried to use the wrong super user app and messed up is lib filesg_l was attempting to tell him how he just was not grasping it...unfortunly I just read read and read some more and find stuff like that on my own I am no computer tech or developer and I do not want the liability of giving you commands that may permanently break your device
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
im looking there now.. everytime i try to /system/build.prop it says error no such file or directory
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
didn't say that file have to be placed someplace specific like where you are opening your command promptor something like that?

you really need to talk to Gsleon3 the author or op of this thread but he may have taken a hiatus from here do too frustrationI can only imagine with people that just cannot take directions I believe you are not 1 of them but that thread I pointed you too was a perfect example.just reading that thread made me want to be my head on the wall and he was also trying to give people fair warning about this exact situation and was being criticized for it.I know that woulda been reason enough for me
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
I have it placed there now.. and yes I have considered contacting him but it seems a unlucky few people are trapped on brick duty. just going to try and take those instructions and modify them for my issue. Just want to avoid a $200 paperweight lol
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
I don't blame you tread lightlyI just sent someone a private message I believe can help hopefully he will be here shortly
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
Appreciated. Everytime i try to push to /system/build.prop/, or follow the instructions found on #80 of this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588608&page=8 , I am met with the issue /system/build.prop no such file or directory..
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
ok

just hold up for a few and see if he come then..because this is a very touchy area it in you may and up with that brick you do not desire.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
I'll be leaving for vacation in a few hours.. my kindle will not be making the trip so perhaps it is just best to wait and see what develops..
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
I dont know

If my private messages are getting sent they are not showing in my outbox you may try it yourself the author of this thread was online or still is.

Did you get a return message from me?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
Your messages are showing up blank, I have message gsleon and will wait to proceed.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
Off-topic

Did you let him know where are you are waiting ?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
Not that I am aware of but there may be Neff blood out there. Maybe Neffs with expert ADB knowledge.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] r3pwn:
Ask around for someone's build.prop on the version that you were on, then do these commands:

(from your computer)
adb push path\to\build.prop /sdcard/build.prop
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount
cat /sdcard/build.prop > /system/build.prop
chmod 0644 build.prop
reboot

and you should be good to go!

(for "path\to\build.prop", you could just drag and drop into the command prompt (after it's downloaded, of course) if you want, to make it easier)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
ok

Now we have somebody that knows what's going on thank you for showing up.....sign off
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] r3pwn:
If the above stuff didn't work, try these commands instead:

adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
exit
exit
adb push path\to\build.prop /system/build.prop
adb shell
su
chmod 0644 /system/build.prop
reboot
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] rneff96:
The above worked perfectly! Thank you felt amazing to see my kindle boot after 3 days!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] jimyv:
most excellent

I guess he did get my message.. Good job following directions !And I believe you're HDX will be going on vacation with you!! Have a great trip be safe!

---------- Post added at 10:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:30 PM ----------

[MENTION=4732871]r3pwn[/MENTION] Thank you so much for showing up to help . I knew it was outside my expertise and I could not find the proper commands to Link him to.. Now I know where they are and I will try to refer anybody elsewith the same problems here.