[ONE-CLICK] Automated Freedom-Boot and TWRP installer

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ursulavasey

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I have a KF2 (non HD) which is rooted and has both superuser and SuperSU. I rooted via this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2075959.

I then tried to use KFU to install TWRP and other stuff, but I couldn't get it to mount in any mode. ADB was online, but the mode showed as unknown, so I couldn't do anything with it. I have installed Google Play, and various launchers, etc, but I can't do anything that requires access to recovery, as I have no recovery on the Kindle. If I install and run this app/script, will this give me access to TWRP, and therefore full root and recovery access? What are the risks involved?

I am no stranger to rooting Android devices and installing roms, etc, but the background stuff on the Kindle is new to me, so I am still finding my way around this stuff. I would be grateful for any help offered to me. TIA.
 

ursulavasey

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Could brick but that's the worst possible thing do it right no risks im running cm10.1perfectly :)don't forget <<thanks button :p


It's the risk of bricking that worries me. Also, do I run the script as admin, by right clicking and selecting that option, or do I just run it normally. I'm on a Windows 8 laptop, if that makes a difference.
 

yudanjah

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Use the wireless option!

It's the risk of bricking that worries me. Also, do I run the script as admin, by right clicking and selecting that option, or do I just run it normally. I'm on a Windows 8 laptop, if that makes a difference.

Download the APK (Wireless install option via app) at the beginning of this thread. It worked perfectly for my KF2 (regular). It changes the screen, and provides a boot menu. (I had to get used to boot menu.)

Joe
 
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ursulavasey

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Download the APK (Wireless install option via app) at the beginning of this thread. It worked perfectly for my KF2 (regular). It changes the screen, and provides a boot menu. (I had to get used to boot menu.)

Joe

Cheers Joe, that worked brilliantly. I now have TWRP on my Kindle. Thanks a bunch for your help mate.
 

Hinzman420

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May be a noob question but can i use this method for the Kindle Fire HD 7". And if not is there a way to get one for the HD?

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iytrix

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May be a noob question but can i use this method for the Kindle Fire HD 7". And if not is there a way to get one for the HD?

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I would not. It was not meant for that device, nor has anyone tried it....I mean, if you have a fastboot cable handy, and don't mind unbricking something.....sure you can try it. Unless Kilo knows more, sometimes software overlaps for device, but because I don't REALLY know how this script works, I can't say what the outcome would be. It could do nothing, or it could do something, something bad, or something good, no one really knows.

What you're looking for though, is the guides for your device, which I shall link below.

I am assuming you have root since you're here....

Use this guide by Hashcode.

If you need the guide to rooting still, that is here.
 
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I would not. It was not meant for that device, nor has anyone tried it....I mean, if you have a fastboot cable handy, and don't mind unbricking something.....sure you can try it. Unless Kilo knows more, sometimes software overlaps for device, but because I don't REALLY know how this script works, I can't say what the outcome would be. It could do nothing, or it could do something, something bad, or something good, no one really knows.

What you're looking for though, is the guides for your device, which I shall link below.

I am assuming you have root since you're here....

Use this guide by Hashcode.

If you need the guide to rooting still, that is here.

the images are different.. I have it but its on my other hdd

Also, I don't have the apk for it. (never been tested either. it's only the desktop script. and it uses the same exact script with different images)
 

CB620

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Used the apk and everything worked perfect.

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christopherwoods

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Cheers Joe, that worked brilliantly. I now have TWRP on my Kindle. Thanks a bunch for your help mate.

Me too! :) Success first time here, thanks very much fmkilo.

From a 10.2.6 factory install, I used bin4ry's root script - took a few goes to get it going right (installed SDK and plugged in, device showed as "Kindle"; then installed Kindle HD ADB driver and device shows up as Android Composite ADB Device) and I had to kill the adb.exe process which the SDK installed and had running in the background. I DIDN'T need to elevate UAC privileges; indeed if I did that I just got path errors with the script. Local user privileges are all it needs, it seems.

I then used the cordless (wireless) APK install method, I thought it hadn't worked as the device booted, but I kept on seeing brief flashes of the Kindle bootscreen on top of the UI (which did respond, although very laggily). Seems this was just part of the rooting though as I left it for a minute or two and eventually the MS-DOS prompt reported success. The KF2 rebooted, and I got the blue logo bootscreen as expected. The device then booted into stock ROM perfectly.

My PC then took a little bit longer than usual for the device to show up again as an Android Composite ADB device, but it did happen eventually (a couple of minutes after booting).
 
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masber2000

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Please help. Used the one-click to install, had issues with my computer finding the Kindle. I restarted the Kindle, however, now the Kindle immediately shuts down when I attach any USB cable (wall cord, factory USB, or USB). I am able to power up only when the USB cable is not attached to the Kindle. Has anyone seen this before? What can I do to fix this?

Thank for your help.
 

zuke66

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Will this work on Kindle Fire HD 7 inch? I like the app I did two Kindle Fire 2 with it. made it very easy.

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dyson77

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having a issue rooting my KF2.
Installed -Bin4ry's Root and seemed to do ok
I now have a superuser icon on my kindle
but when installing -QemuRoot
I get errors saying its a read only disk error writing to SD card

I went through and tried several times and had the same issue.
i am assuming its rooted because the icon is there.
but I cant go to the amazon app store and download root checker because i have a bad esn
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tonimanager

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Is my KF death ?

I downloaded the apk and installed it. it reboot and he shows the orange logo and then a flicker and nothing else.
Sometimes a flickering line...


my kindle is - Amazon Kindle Fire HD X43Z60 16GB WiFi 7"

cannot connect to my pc...

help needed plase !
 

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AW: [ONE-CLICK] Automated Freedom-Boot and TWRP installer

I downloaded the apk and installed it. it reboot and he shows the orange logo and then a flicker and nothing else.
Sometimes a flickering line...


my kindle is - Amazon Kindle Fire HD X43Z60 16GB WiFi 7"

cannot connect to my pc...

help needed plase !

This is for the Kindle fire 2 NOT HD!!!

Gesendet von meinem LG-P990 mit Tapatalk 2
 
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Jared631

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Wut?

This might be the most pathetically coded batch file I have ever seen. First of all, linux, doesn't interpret 'backslashes' as paths, second of all moutning system should be mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /system /system, then do the same for sdcard. Seriously, this thing could be a deathtrap.
 
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    INTRODUCING TWEEZERMOD INSTALLER
    Not for the new bootloader. Make sure you are on the old bootloader.
    There are two ways to use Tweezermod now!
    -Desktop Version
    -Cordless version (Directly from the Kindle itself!)

    **WARNING**
    YOU MUST HAVE ROOT ALREADY ON YOUR KINDLE FIRE 2
    Just because this does not require a fastboot cable, does not mean you should not have one! Please know that there is always a chance for things to go wrong when you modify your device, and the only sure-fire way to fix things is with a fastboot cable!

    Info

    Tweezermod installer is an application including freedom-boot.img and TWRP for KF2. It runs a script.sh written by me, and derived from my desktop script, which was in turn derived from my method of getting CM10.1 on my own KF2 without a fastboot cable.

    This package will automatically install the freedom-boot bootimage and TWRP recovery built by Hashcode.

    I have tested this myself multiple times, and it is based on the method that I used the first time I installed CM10.1 prerelease on my KF2.


    Installation

    Desktop
    Instructions:

    1. Download
    2. Unzip
    3. Run the runme.sh or .bat depending on your operating system
    4. Profit

    Download:MOD EDIT LINK REMOVED

    Cordless (APK)
    Instructions:
    1. Download
    2. Install on your KF2
    3. Open Tweezermod Installer
    4. Press install
    5. Grant su access
    6. Profit

    Download:MOD EDITcom.powerpoint45.FMKilo-2.apk - 10.48 MB
    MD5:add2c3cb1aa1e80dfa0644ea06207a0d

    If all goes well, you will see a switch from the orange Kindle Fire bootlogo to a blue one with a menu at the bottom!

    Additional Info

    • This method uses dd to write the recovery and boot partitions, so no fastboot driver needed on windows.
    • If necessary, you may need to grant superuser access to adb. (You will see the superuser popup on your Kindle)
    • Some linux users may need to run the .sh as root.

    Roms
    You may have done everything here successfully at this point, BUT you will still need to choose and install a ROM. Here are the two out so far to choose from. Both have guides with them on how to install.

    Powerpoint45's MooRom (With SGT7!)
    Hashcode's CM10.1 Base ROM


    Disclaimer:
    This package comes with no warranty, nor do you have the right to sue me or my affiliates because something went wrong, and you have a brick.
    If you modify this script, and you end up with a brick, I will advise everyone not to help you with your idiocy.
    You are welcome to reproduce this package in its entirety, not in bits and pieces.
    I did not make nor do I own the rights to the kernel or the recovery in the package.

    Support:
    Support for this package is offered 25/8 (whenever I'm online) either on this thread, or better yet, on freenode irc #kf2-dev
    For in thread support that requires the output of the script, please use pastebin.com to post the output, and post a link to it here.

    Credits:
    Hashcode -- CM10.1 for KF2, Freedom-Boot, TWRP for KF2
    Powerpoint45 -- Tablet UI rom for kf2, Primary tester for Hashcode, wrote and compiled tweezermod installer
    FMKilo -- Figured out how to get to fastboot without a cable, Wrote cableless script, script for tweezermod installer(I commissioned him)

    Special Thanks:
    MisterSir69 -- Alerted me to the brick created by Desktop Script V1
    DiscoGecko -- discovered the problem with and helped fix Desktop Script V4 on windows
    iytrix -- Did this fancy pants layout for all the info stuff

    FAQ:
    Q: Why the name Tweezermod?
    A: Tweezermod is a reference to the first fastboot cable I used. it was just an opened up cable, with a wire spliced into pin one. I used a pair of tweezers to contact pin 4, the one that sends the device into fastboot. Pin 4 is ironic because issuing the command idme bootmode 4 from an elevated terminal or adb shell will send the device into fastboot mode upon reboot. The only way to get out of fastboot after this is by issuing the command, fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 1, which reboots to system upon fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot(perhaps it is ironic in the opposite way).
    The name Tweezermod is ironic in the fact that you never go to fastboot whilst installing cm by the use of the .apk or the Desktop Script.
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    Old Versions
    Old versions are only included so you can examine them and see what exactly was changed. Please always use the current version linked in the first post.
    Desktop Script
    V1:BRICK WARNING DO NOT USE!
    MD5: fa65668bd268d48ca1c0e563fdf07169
    V2:KF2CM10.zip - 10.30 MB
    MD5:4156e28006386b6c96c9190abf071b80
    V3:KF2CM10.zip - 11.23 MB
    MD5:25a01c57280af427091924ebe365d0ef
    V4:KF2CM10.zip - 11.23 MB
    MD5:e3d5aecfa2f563ded5e7bcbd3b132a7e
    V5:KF2CM10.zip - 11.23 MB
    MD5:c1b7703ffe1b15eeac70bbfb265646ae
    V6:KF2CM10.zip - 11.24 MB
    MD5:aa2b4da68fcb6f8e77ef5fc391ef30ca

    Tweezermod Installer
    V1:AlienBox (2).apk - 10.45 MB
    MD5:ead9d23cd12e877c267adf19c243d3ae
    V2:Tweezermod_Installer.apk
    MD5sum: 4f2f6c805e4d28476b409a8b30fe16ca
    V3:Tweezermod_Installer2.apk - 10.47 MB
    MD5:1e7b518f0ad0c9d4c133cc2acd388d23
    V4:com.powerpoint45.FMKilo-2.apk - 10.48 MB
    MD5:add2c3cb1aa1e80dfa0644ea06207a0d

    Changelog

    Desktop Script
    V1: Bricks(if you don't want them, throw them through my window, I can fix it...)
    V2: No longer tries to create stack using adb shell, stack is now included in the archive.
    V3: Adb now included for those of you who did not modify your $PATH. Also added @echo off to .bat and rearranged archive
    V4: Removes install-recovery.sh and recovery image in the system partition of the stock rom.
    V5: Fixed for windows. No update for linux users.
    V6: Added new freedom-boot.img, now with fastboot in secondary bootloader. No need for -i 0x1949 flag.

    Tweezermod Installer
    V1: Actually works, in launcher, it is named Main Activity launch and grant access.
    V2: Tweezermod Installer. Install this apk on your kindle fire2 press install and no profit from a system rom that won't delete twrp, secondary bootloader, and a fully functional twrp. (Roms not included.) APK by powerpoint45, script inside by me.
    V3: Fixed the directory issue within V2, should work now.
    V4:Added new freedom-boot.img, now with fastboot in secondary bootloader. No need for -i 0x1949 flag.

    This package will be updated if any changes are made to the freedom-boot or TWRP recovery by Hashcode.


    I AM OFFICIALLY DONE TRYING TO HELP ANYONE WHO USES KFU ON THEIR KF2, DO THE RESEARCH FIRST, THEN ATTEMPT THE MOD.
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    This might be the most pathetically coded batch file I have ever seen. First of all, linux, doesn't interpret 'backslashes' as paths, second of all moutning system should be mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /system /system, then do the same for sdcard. Seriously, this thing could be a deathtrap.
    I must say, I find your response particularly disturbing. Bashing someone's work, whether warranted or not, is clearly against forum rules, and this could have been handled much more tactfully than your choice to publicly attempt to embarrass someone who is simply trying to learn and give back to the community by using the knowledge derived from it.

    That being said, you don't have a lot of ground to stand on when you have no original works of your own here on XDA, and the majority of your posts involve asking for help rather than actually giving it. Besides, aren't you a Brony? Your profile seems to suggest that you are. Aren't Bronies supposed to be all about love, acceptance, and various other forms of happy crappiness? It doesn't really seem to me like you're being a very good example.

    Perhaps you should spend more time watching MLP and leave the debugging to those who are more qualified and in a better space to contribute...
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    This might be the most pathetically coded batch file I have ever seen. First of all, linux, doesn't interpret 'backslashes' as paths, second of all moutning system should be mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /system /system, then do the same for sdcard. Seriously, this thing could be a deathtrap.

    I never realized how inconsiderate people could be. I spent my time writing this, if you have problems with it, make it better and release it yourself, just leave credit in. The thing is, I don't really see this going anywhere, so I've pretty much abandoned it. I'd say it's on its last version. Unless the community wants to come out with a better version.

    And, I use linux daily. I know full well what is accepted into a linux shell. I did in fact write this on a linux machine.

    How is it a deathtrap? when its worked so many times. If you ask me, you need to shut up and go back in your little hole, kick your feet above your head and fap into your mouth some more. Goodbye.
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    fmkilo and Powerpoint 45, thanks so much for the one click app. I am in twrp now. My only question is will the rooted stock kindle restore from twrp properly if needed? I am asking because, yes, I was bold enough to try without a fastboot cable, so I did not pull the stock partitions through adb. Hopefully, I will never have to go back to it, but you never know?