yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jimseyed:
Confirmed, both commands just return you to fastboot (one flashed up an error). Absolutely no way to reboot into recovery or sideload that I've found. :(

If you allow it to boot normally, at the CM logo it connects as an unauthorized device so it is at least getting pasrt way into the boot. But without fully booting you cannot authorize the usb connection. :(

I think its unlikely a fix will be found for this, unless there's some unknown adb commands in fastboot that might work to somehow sideload a recovery or allow CM to at least boot. :eek:

---------- Post added at 11:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

Maybe this helps somone:

I wonder if the fact it shows locked is causing the problems. >fastboot unlock or unlock-critical return an error, as does any of the flash commands.

The unlock code is interesting, but I have no idea what it means.

>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) max-download-size: 134217728
(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 17329be00
(bootloader) partition-type:userdata: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:cache: fa00000
(bootloader) partition-type:cache: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:system: 4b000000
(bootloader) partition-type:system: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:TEE2: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:TEE2: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:TEE1: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:TEE1: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:LOGO: 380000
(bootloader) partition-type:LOGO: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:MISC: 80000
(bootloader) partition-type:MISC: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:recovery: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:recovery: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:boot: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:boot: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:UBOOT: 100000
(bootloader) partition-type:UBOOT: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:EXPDB: 1160000
(bootloader) partition-type:EXPDB: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:DKB: 100000
(bootloader) partition-type:DKB: unknown
(bootloader) partition-size:KB: 100000
(bootloader) partition-type:KB: unknown
(bootloader) off-mode-charge: 1
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: FORD
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) unlock_status: false
(bootloader) unlock_version: 1
(bootloader) unlock_code: 0x8eaXXXXXXX
(bootloader) prod: 1
all: Done!!
finished. total time: 0.817s
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost_droid21:
Hi guys, I'm in the same boat. :crying: Still waiting for a solution but I can confirm that "fast boot OEM reboot-recovery" does work. It does reboot to recovery except that the recovery isn't there; it's just the Amazon logo.

Would there be anyway to load and drivers manually or manually connect to the device via PC? Sorry if I repeated any questions.

Thanks!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmedkom:
Please help, after installing cm12.1 with flashfire on os 5.1.1 the installation begins and hang on installing after reboot bootloop and we have only fastboot mode because we have no access to recovery adb on 5.1.1 please help
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
No easy solution, sounds like improper FlashFire installation options/sequence. Did you read OP?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmedkom:
what do you mean with OP ?

i know it is not easy solution but as we have fastboot working but the locked boot loader is blocking every command, what I am hopping to find some work around just like any other android device.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost_droid21:
Read the thread, the entire thread, starting with the OP (original post) and then you'll understand why it's no easy solution.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Golden egg: If the device is still in warranty contact Amazon to request a one-time courtesy exchange. Bonus egg: Great opportunity to read through forums while waiting for the replacement.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost_droid21:
Purple egg: catch Pikachu.

Just kidding, well put Davey!
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmedkom:
i have some questions to anyone with os 5.1.1 and ADB :

1.if you type adb reboot recovery do you see a recovery or it reboot to amazon logo without list ?

the goal do we have a recovery on 5.1.1

2.when i try to start the device with combination power + volume down i get the amazon Logo without any options and by typing fastboot devices it returns 0123456789abcd fastboot ad adb devices without anything

are we in bootloader mode and if yes what are the commands that we can use here ?

3.during the boot loop of cyanogen the device is in adb mode but unauthrized, is there any way to jump the autherizaition ?

thanks
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] secerko:
At the moment there is nothing that can be done! You have two options, you can wait till someone breaks down boot loader, which is locked, or try to ask Amazon to replace tablet within 1year period.

There are at least 3 similar threads about this, explaining failed attempts thru recovery mode. Adb is not accessible (unauthorized) when this kind of brick occurs.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost_droid21:
And I just want to add that the warranty period is 90 days, not 1 year.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] So.Far.Gone:
Has anyone figured anything out?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KYJoe:
I have a fire 7 that is just boot looping as well..nothing on screen but when hooked up to a computer you can hear it connect and disconnect
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Assume you can not enter Recovery or Fastboot via <power>+<vol-down> or <power>+<vol-up> from a cold start. If true your best options is a warranty exchange (if still eligible) as there is no known recovery from this condition.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DizzyJK:
There is no option for a device like this other than to exchange it with Amazon. I'm sure they will do it for you. Its very easy. Of you just go onto your Amazon account find your connected devices and then start up a live chat, you can tell them the issues and they should replace it for you.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KYJoe:
Ok so they issued me a refund and I went ahead and bought another one yesterday. I am about to go pick it up at the Amazon Store.

As long as it is on 5.11 or below....and I don't do anything stupid like I did this last time...I should be able to put CM12 on it???

We ordered 3 in total...the other 2 I modded using the supertool but everything runs so slow or doesn't run at all...you launch Facebook and it just sits forever...
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Yep - hard to fully debloat FireOS. Keep WiFi off, sideload Kingroot and only enable WiFi long enough to let Kingroot do its thing. Then use FlashFire to install Nexus or SlimLP. Stay away from CM for now as there is a well documented but poorly understood interaction between CM and FlashFire that sometimes yields an unrecoverable brick. Given you will be working with replacement units you probably won't be offered another replacement should things go wrong.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KYJoe:
Well I bought it lol and they gave me a refund..lol..so I just have to mail it back.

Ok I immediately did the supertool and rooted it and disabled updates. (Hopefully this wasn't something stupid)....I should have checked for a new post before I even touched it.

Ok so now to figure out Nexus or SlimLP.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KYJoe:
Went ahead and did nexus. I don't see an option to force apps to install onto sdcard..
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Nexus is AOSP (generic android) which does not have this feature in Lollipop. You'll need to use a helper app like Link2SD.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KYJoe:
Update: Today i boxed up my amazon fire and went to print out the return label and there is no label. Contacted Amazon and they told me they don't want it back...but they already refunded me the money??

I guess I'll hold onto this for parts or in case a fix comes later :D
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmcc73:
I seem to be stuck in a boot loop as well - nothing comes up on the screen at all, if plugged into my PC, I get the USB connected sound, then disconnected, lather/rinse/repeat.

I contacted Amazon for an exchange and was too forthcoming in what I had done and they refused to do the exchange.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Call them again - a different rep may be more accommodating. Say it broke while updating (generically correct) and play 'dumb' on version numbers, etc.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KYJoe:
ugg...yea if you weren't forthcoming they would have replaced it. You can get them used/refurbished for right around $28
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blueberry.sky:
I don't see any for as low as ~$28, at least not on ebay.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Not ebay; direct from Amazon. Check under "warehouse deals".
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newthehunter:
I have the same problem and I want to contact Amazon and I don't know exactly what to tell them ? Tell them that I was trying to flash a custom rom using flash fire or that will be an easy way to refuse giving me a new one .
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Simply state the device stopped working during an update (accurate). Don't volunteer details/vocabulary that suggests your level of technical expertise. Less is more.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xplic1T:
Can I get them to exchange it if I didn't buy it originally i.e. gift ?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Call and find out. If you are a good/regular customer they may be willing to entertain a one-time courtesy exchange for a reconditioned device.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xplic1T:
I had installed the Nexus rom and it was stuck boot looping on the Nexus animation. I thought I was done for because I couldn’t get adb to see the device but I was able to fix it later by using the generic adb composite driver.

Here are the steps I took … bring back your tablet from the grave!

Step 1) Make sure ADB was working for you at one point in time. Open up your command line and type “adb devices”. If you don't see your device ... follow along.

Step 2) Download the last Fire OS you were on since you rooted http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/index-amazon-fire-2015-t3210485 (if on 5.1.2 or 5.1.1 don't downgrade and stay on your version ... for those on 5.0.1, why aren't you using TWRP or CWM)

Step 3) Get into recovery mode on your fire by booting up while holding Vol down + Power until you see the recovery menu.

Step 4) Chose the "apply update from adb" option and plug in your kindle to your computer. Make sure your usb cable is firmly in and you heard the windows sound signifying a device was just plugged in.

Step 5) Go into your device manager and look for a problematic driver while the tablet is in the adb mode. The problematic device for me registered under “KFF0WI”. Look for it, it’s there … if it’s not, wiggle the usb chord or try a different cable. If the devices refresh it means something changed …

Step 6) Once you locate the device, right click and uninstall it. The computer should try and locate a new driver for the device … Look for a way to specify your own driver from the options. Once you get into the custom driver screen chose the Android Composite ADB driver which should already be in the system.

Step 7) If all goes well, you should see the device appear back in the manager under Android Composite Device or something.

Step 8) Once you see this in your device manager, go back into the command prompt and run “adb devices” again and you should see your device.

Step 9) Adb sideload yourrecovery.bin and profit...
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
This is good information (posted thanks) for those who

have access to stock recovery

. Calling out this detail as the recovery method doesn't help those with a borked recovery which is the situation described by the thread title.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snark.shark:
Just out of curiosity (because I'm considering a custom rom now), why does this Nexus Rom even WORK with the Fire 5th Gen. anyway? Shouldn't the hardware be pretty different?
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Bootloader, kernel and (arguably) recovery partitions retain their FireOS roots which provide the necessary hardware interfaces. FireOS and

all

custom ROMs currently available for this device are Lollipop variants. Same core; different skins.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guy theawesome:
Let me just start out by saying how great it is to see so many people trying to fix this issue. I also have run into this problem and have found something that I'm not sure is of use or not.

When you plug in your tablet and it's shut down, then in the device manager on windows it shows up as some mtk65xx device. If you click and hold the volume up (right button) while it's shut down still, after a few seconds the device manager should refresh and the tablet then shows up as an "Android Device". You can then let go of the volume button. After a minute or two more, another device appears that says " Fire" with a little yellow triangle.

Again, I'm not sure if this is helpful or not but I'm just trying to put this out there just incase it is.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
Thanks for sharing. To my knowledge there is not an active community 'investigation'. Despite the somewhat explicit title multiple failure scenarios are described in this thread. Identified solutions are typically for another type of problem. If you can not gain access to stock recovery little can be done to revive your device in the absence of a bootloader unlock exploit.

The changes in Windows device manager identification are expected as various handoffs occur in the boot sequence. FireOS actually starts during the tail end of the sequence but hangs thus preventing user input. At this stage you can not adb into the device as the lock screen is engaged and permission for tethered access had not been not granted. Since an alternative environment can not be started from Fastboot on 5.1.1 and above there is no (known) way around the block.

FYI - on 5th Gen Fires the device actually boots when a powered USB cable is attached. Long pressing the power button will shut the device down but after a few seconds it will boot into 'charge only' mode if the cable remains attached. These too will trigger changes in Windows device manager. Interesting to watch but, unfortunately, not helpful.
[General Topics] hendrixus:
Teksoft has a new freebie "A2DPToggle" I made a screen shot and cut the relevant piece out.

"The problem is that sometimes we are already listening to audio in the device's speakers, and then suddenly we want to switch the output to our a2dp headsets - this is sometimes problematic, as the First audio driver changes from "Audio Output" to "Bluetooth Adv. Audio Output" and the applications currently playing audio need to be restarted.

For such issues, I have provided a tool, as freeware, that will install as a today plugin and offer the user the possibility of instantly switching the audio between Device Speaker and A2DP Stereo Headset.

It is designed for WM6.0, Microsoft Bluetooth stack, please download it and let me know how it works for you. There are some more modifications that will be done, so this is only Beta-1 "

View&Download
[General Topics] radhoo:
A2DPToggle RC-2

Thanks hendrixus,

I've just uploaded version 1.0.rc-1 of the A2DP plugin. It can be downloaded and used as freeware (0 cost) from http://teksoftco.com/index.php?section=freeware , or find it below attached to this message, including a short usage guide.

New in this release (as many users requested):

-bluetooth link signal indicator (it actually shows the signal strength of the device-headset connection)

-3 modes for headset: OK, Off, Err

-settings panel added

-Handle Bluetooth option

-Execute File after start option

-applet added in start->settings->system to start settings

-a2dp.exe included in the package, that with parameters: a2dp.exe -bluetooth: on|off -a2dp: on|off or a2dp.exe -bluetooth:1|0 -a2dp:1|0
[General Topics] hendrixus:
thank you too, radhoo for keeping us updated
[General Topics] o0sYkOo0o:
@ radhoo:

The play button doesn't work on my MIO A700. I have checked the "Handle Bluetooth" option and when I press the play button a message appairs and says: "First pair blabla ... "

Do you have a solution for me??

Thanks ...
[General Topics] bjrmd:
Thank you for this
[General Topics] hendrixus:
You first have to pair the headset before you can play anything. That's why the play button isn't working.
[General Topics] o0sYkOo0o:
I have already done that and it still doesn't work ...
[General Topics] spayker:
thanks for the files :)
[General Topics] radhoo:
There was a little problem in identifying an A2DP device among other BT devices.

The previous post is updated with the new RC-2 version. Please re-download the CABs and reinstall this new version.

Those of you who had problems before will have them fixed with this release.

EDIT: it's too hard to upload new versions in each post, download the CABs from here:

http://teksoftco.com/index.php?section=freeware
[General Topics] hendrixus:
Radhoo, thanks again for the update.
[General Topics] evojulz:
Need to start BT manually before pushing Start/Play

@radhoo,

Thanks for this tool, been using it since you released previous version here, works great and saves having to go into Bluetooth>Settings>Devices (although I use a shortcut) every time to connect A2DP properly.

v1.0 RC-2 is cool, now I don't have to start up the player after connecting my headphones but the Handle Bluetooth Automatically option doesn't appear to be working how it is mean to.

After installing RC-2 I re-paired the headphones but when BT is turned off the A2DP device shows Off. This means pushing Start/Play only turns on BT and have to push Start/Play again to connect the device. Is this how it is meant to work?

I would have thought once the device is paired and in the BT>Settings>Devices list the A2DP status would remain On.

Keep up the good work, be cool to be able to turn on BT, pair device and start palyer with one touch!
[General Topics] menkul:
However my Artemis needs to find to it a A2DP DEVICEs can, like that it somewhat longer would be beautiful to examine either whether A2DP was successful, or however a WAIT COMMAND with x seconds to insert.

Thx

Menkul
[General Topics] nduff13:
The teksoft website appears to have been replaced (hijacked?), none of the links are working.

I'm really keen to test out this app as I've been looking everywhere for just this, is there any chance someone could post up the .cab file? The zip file posted by radhoo only include a PDF instruction file, not the actual app itself.

Much appreciated
[General Topics] holmanm:
I would say this is it now. (Google search)

http://www.teksoftbluemusic.com/index.php?section=screenshots

There are links to www.teksoftco.com on that site.

Mike H
[General Topics] nduff13:
Thanks for that but it's not really what I'm after. That product offers routing for the system audio to mono bluetooth headsets that don't support a2dp.

My phone and headset support stereo a2dp, and I've got the audio working well so I can listen to music from my bluetooth headset. All I was after was a small program (a2dp toggle) that gives me a shortcut on the today screen so i can easily switch a2dp onto wireless stereo, without going through the menu system everytime I connect.

A2DP Toggle appeared to do exactly that, but now I just can't find it anywhere as the links to teksoftco.com aren't working.
[General Topics] lwilianto:
The Files...

I Upload for xda-developers....
[General Topics] nduff13:
Thanks very much mate, that's fantastic, just what I was looking for.
[General Topics] flexte:
this plugin is killing my battery. i only used it for testing when i originally installed it and i never kept the plugin on my today screen. last night i was playing with it and decide to leave the plugin on the today screen. i woke up today and 50% of my battery was drained. i simply charged it up again tested it and noticed 6% drain in 1hr. disabled the plugin and after 1 hr i was still at 100%. i did this twice with the same results. its a shame cause it works flawlessly.
[General Topics] drfie:
I have also problems with battery drain but only about 1% per hour in suspend. What seems to help is to turn bluetooth off and on. Anyway that would kill the purpose of this great app: to simplify using bluetooth.
[General Topics] Rumball:
I'm also having a battery drain problem on my Tytn-II

I also noticed something else that is perhaps a bug. I have two bluetooth devices that support the A2DP Wireless Stereo service. When I use A2DPConnect, it does properly connect to my headphones and stream audio however on the today screen plug-in it shows that there is no signal and that the stereo headphones are off. I wonder if this is related to the fact that I have two A2DP devices paired with my Tytn-II?
[General Topics] ccuser:
is there anyway to enlarge ''Today Screen" buttons for A2DPToggle, so they can be more finger friendly?
[General Topics] radhoo:
It's done, see: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=437726

Post any comments there, I will only reply there. Thanks.
[General Topics] raghumovies:
Hi,

The A2DP toggle is working on my T-mobile Dash (smart phone). But I have a problem..when i toggle the audio routes to the speaker but the stereo remote does not work.

To be clear..I want to control the media player with my bluetooth stereo headset but play the music from the phone speakers.

Kindly let me know if the new version can do this.

Thank You,

Regards,

Raghu.
[General Topics] PeppinoPeppino:
Hi to all !!

Is it possible hear BOTH device-speaker AND BTheadset at the same time ??

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6043723&postcount=136 :(

Thank you !!
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nedrozak:
Hello! I bought a S6 (G920F) two months ago and it came with 5.1.1 android installed. I want to root it but without tripping KNOX because I have two year warranty. I know that pingpong root does this but on 5.0.2. Can I flash the official build for 5.0.2 via Odin and don't get KNOX tripped? Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] talroot:
Once on 5.1.1 you can't go back to 5.0.2. I can't remember the outcome of trying but it may result in a brick.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noob924:
I think you could flash an engineering bootloader for the F variant and root it without tripping knox
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erghetto:
if your firmware is COI9 or newer, you can do root without tripping knox.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nedrozak:
Yes, my firmware is COI9. How can I do this?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erghetto:
sorry, my mistake in writing.. i wrote can instead of can't.

if you're on COI9 or later you CAN'T obtain root without tripping knox..

sorry
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] RustyWedges:
What happened to the in Forum search bar?

Is there anyway to test the hardware on the G925A?

My phone is encrypted, running ATT Stock 5.1.1. I've done a factory restore and restart every couple of days. After the OTA update to 5.1.1, a box pops up saying android is starting apps every time I cold/warm boot the phone and it takes longer than I remember to boot now. There are times when it just wont open some apps or the app will open and immediately close, without an error message. It doesn't respond to swipes to unlock at times. Sometimes I hit the home button to wake it up and the screen will turn on and immediately off again. Same thing happens when I wake it using the power button.

I can't help but to think that the issue is hardware related.

Thanks in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] bunnycool:
i dont think this is a hardware issue..format your s6 again using odin..download latest files
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markouk:
Hi,

Can someone point me to a reliable source for the stock ROM, Kernel and Modem for the UK S6 Edge please?

I could find these things easily on the Nexus 5 forum when I had that device but it's not so well curated in the S6 Edge forum unless I'm being rubbish at searching.

Thanks in advance.