[Root][TWRP][COTR][BOOTLOADERS]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 (4/5/13) [1st Gen Only!]
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In your own reply you just said it is universal and not universal at the same time
This means its not universal, it means its hardware / software specific
Im not in denial, and not sure how making an accusation like that furthers the conversation in a constructive way.If you had to VNC into other peoples computers to install it then the install_drivers.bat is not a full proof method that works 100% .I know the proper procedure to install drivers.And its a very known and Common thing for the Kindle to have USB driver problems
I would appreciate it if you could list the manual steps youve taken in the past to get it to work through VNC.That way its posted here for everyone to see.Perhaps you can even integrate the steps into the .bat file so that in the future its a more robust automation with common conflicts and files checked to make sure they are setup correctly.Or just integrate it into your read me file for the KFU utility
@soupmagnet
Im well aware of my own post in another section.This post is in regards to the kindle fire utility and the bundled drivers and installer. While that post is a more broad post looking for an outside solution to my issue.Since the kindle connects as a adb device, MTP device, and mass storage device there is a more complex setup than most devices
This means its not universal, it means its hardware / software specific
Im not in denial, and not sure how making an accusation like that furthers the conversation in a constructive way.If you had to VNC into other peoples computers to install it then the install_drivers.bat is not a full proof method that works 100% .I know the proper procedure to install drivers.And its a very known and Common thing for the Kindle to have USB driver problems
I would appreciate it if you could list the manual steps youve taken in the past to get it to work through VNC.That way its posted here for everyone to see.Perhaps you can even integrate the steps into the .bat file so that in the future its a more robust automation with common conflicts and files checked to make sure they are setup correctly.Or just integrate it into your read me file for the KFU utility
@soupmagnet
Im well aware of my own post in another section.This post is in regards to the kindle fire utility and the bundled drivers and installer. While that post is a more broad post looking for an outside solution to my issue.Since the kindle connects as a adb device, MTP device, and mass storage device there is a more complex setup than most devices
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hey I was just trying to help...fyi here is screenshot of my firewall program from yesterday that led me to suggest the check for you...
so it wasn't "random"...i understand your frustration but please i was trying to help.
regards,
- mark
Okay first off, arguing with another developer about how well their "works" work will get you nowhere on this site and you put yourself at risk of getting a Moderator involved...but that's just some friendly advice from one user to another, so you can take it for what it's worth.
The point of directing you to your original post, where I had posted another link, was so you can educate yourself and have a better foundation that can empower you to make a more educated suggestion/bug report/whatever.
Having said that, if you used the information that you learned from that post, compared it to the way KFU's driver install package works, and respectfully offered a suggestion to the developer that can help to make the KFU work better in more situations, I'm absolutely positive you would get a better response from him and possibly even lead to an updated version that will work in yours and possibly other situations.
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perhaps somewhat better advice would have been install a usb drive linux and use soupkit? but thanks anyway for your help that is ALWAYS much appreciated in my locality.
The yellow triangle has been replaced by the blue & white Kindle Fire logo. Holding, or repeatedly pressing the power button at startup should bring up the boot menu, assuming you have the blue & white Kindle Fire logo. If not, you can enter recovery through fastboot with the command line if the device is already in fastboot. If the device is not already in fastboot, you
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Also if you don't have the yellow triangle from the older versions of FFF nor the Blue & White KF logo Soupmagnet is talking about it sounds like you flashed TWRP (recovery) without flashing FFF (bootloader); if that's the case there is no direct way into recovery other than assigning the boot/postmode in system/adb.
Assuming the above is correct and you can get into recovery still via KFU; you will most likely want to boot too TWRP then flash FFF 1.4a, which will then provide the Blue & White logo Soup mentions, as well as the boot menu in which the power button will allow selecting recovery.
FFF 1.4a thread
Good luck.
hi, just "re-rooted" my kindle after returning to stock (yeah what was i thinking ugg) i am running windows 8 and had issues installing the drivers. after a little google -ing i found this and it worked to get the drivers installed, so i thought i would share.
open a cmd prompt and be sure to run as administrator
bcdedit -set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON
REBOOT install drivers then run this in a command prompt:
bcdedit -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF
REBOOT to revert otherwise you leave your system vulnerable.
hope this helps =)
open a cmd prompt and be sure to run as administrator
bcdedit -set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON
REBOOT install drivers then run this in a command prompt:
bcdedit -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF
REBOOT to revert otherwise you leave your system vulnerable.
hope this helps =)
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Another option (should work, does with some other devices) would be to disable driver signature enforcement during reboot:
For windows 8: Hold down shift and click restart from the power menu, when it comes up to the advanced boot options, select troubleshooting, advanced, advanced startup, restart, disable driver signature enforcement.
In all earlier versions of windows tap f8 during boot up and select disable driver signature enforcement.
Nice usage of bcdedit though; your google-fu is strong
I'm on Windows 8.1 64 bit. ADB seems to work, but when I reboot into fastboot, fastboot devices shows nothing. Device Manager shows ADB Device Interface, which is what it should though. I can reboot to Normal as well. Any ideas? Thanks!
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'fastboot devices' probably won't show anything anyway
Try 'fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product'
Thanks! It shows "product: kindle". KFU doesn't show boot status 4002 though, it says "unknown." Is everything the way it should be(i.e. is it safe to proceed with the root/bootloader/recovery etc.)?
While I'm at it, the program errors when I run it it admin mode, but seems to work fine without it. That kinda worries me....I just don't want to brick this thing haha. I have done unlocking before, but not on a non-Nexus device(meaning I can actually break this thing). Thanks!
EDIT: I found this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23747804&postcount=3 , which explains why I needed the switch to see the device. I read that post already, yet somehow skipped over the switch part. Anyway, I still don't know why KFU isn't outputting boot state 4002 despite the drivers seemingly being installed correctly.
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I haven't even done this yet, but I read somewhere(it was possibly in this thread) saying how to fix it. I'll see if I can find it again.
If I remember correctly, KFU relies on the output of 'fastboot devices' to determine whether or not the device is in fastboot. As long as you are able to send fastboot commands at all, you should be fine.
But if you're really that worried about it, it's just as easy (probably even safer) to install TWRP and FireFireFire manually.
But if you're really that worried about it, it's just as easy (probably even safer) to install TWRP and FireFireFire manually.
When you say manual, do you mean the utility options, or the process described here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1638452 ?
Should FFF or TWRP be installed first? I've seen references of both.
And finally, the manual method talks about using fbmode to boot into fastboot, but KFU works by just changing the bootstate? Why would I need fbmode? Or is that only needed if one doesn't use KFU?
Sorry for all the questions, this is a bit more confusing than I'm used to.
That link should be just enough to see you through, should you decide to do it manually.When you say manual, do you mean the utility options, or the process described here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1638452 ?
Should FFF or TWRP be installed first? I've seen references of both.
And finally, the manual method talks about using fbmode to boot into fastboot, but KFU works by just changing the bootstate? Why would I need fbmode? Or is that only needed if one doesn't use KFU?
Sorry for all the questions, this is a bit more confusing than I'm used to.
Not to take anything from the KFU but, by far, the safest method is to install TWRP first and flash the FFF1.4a.zip while in recovery. Doing so, means the chances of getting hard bricked from a bad bootloader install are practically nonexistent.
The KFU uses 'fbmode' to boot into fastboot. If you are able to boot into fastboot using the KFU, there is no need to install it manually.
Also, contrary to popular belief, there is no need to go through the process of "rooting". All you need to do is "factory reset" in TWRP, then flash a ROM. If you want "root", but still want to keep the stock Amazon OS...factory reset, then install MoDaCo.
But whatever you do, don't forget to factory reset.
You sir, are a god among men. Worked flawlessly. Well, almost flawlessly, because screw TWRP. Doesn't work on the Nexus 10(EMMC issue reboots the tablet on data restore), and doesn't work on the KF(hangs when updating partitions). After flashing COTR everything is running swell on 4.3. Now I can update my signature! :victory:
Seriously, thank you!
You sir, are a god among men. Worked flawlessly. Well, almost flawlessly, because screw TWRP. Doesn't work on the Nexus 10(EMMC issue reboots the tablet on data restore), and doesn't work on the KF(hangs when updating partitions). After flashing COTR everything is running swell on 4.3. Now I can update my signature! :victory:
Seriously, thank you!
If you goto twrp website 2.6 is out and works flawlessly
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Rooting has been tested with the latest update (6.3.2) and it works 100%. Be sure to have your device booted up in normal mode before running the root.
Features:
- Automatic elevation to root for tool operations.
- Full root install.
- Auto detect current bootmode.
- Auto Detect ADB/Fastboot Online/Offline.
- Auto download update.zip from Amazon.
- Auto download and install TWRP Recovery.
- Auto download and install COTR Recovery.
- Auto download and install FFF Bootloader.
- Manage current bootmodes.
- Manage Read/Write.
- Install GoogleApps/Market/GoLauncherEX.
- Lock/Unlock the Wallpaper from being changed.
As of 3/16/2013: - Doesn't support CWM for now bad DL link and seems there is no updated, stable version.
- Automated Dual-Boot installation and Un-Dual Boot
- Choose Amazon Firmware to update to
- More to come... This needs a bit of a code re-write from the things I added. Expect it to be updated soon.
Here are some screen-shots:
More to come...
Please leave a message if this tool does not help you, malfunctions, or just to say thank you, or request more features!
Don't forget to donate to teamwin for their awesome recovery system over at: Team Win Website
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Changelog:Code:4/5/13: v0.9.9 now has an option to install COTR recovery. Squashed a few bugs including the superuser.apk not installing bug. 3/17/13: v0.9.8+ includes even more bug fixes from v0.9.8 and now implements the dual boot feature. Please read the README.txt inside the zip. 3/16/13: A few major code bugs fixed. Removed DL link for v0.9.7 because of these bugs. 100% tested and working with everything. 3/15/13: Initial upload... v0.9.7
Credits: VashyPooh for script and permission to maintain.
If you are asking for help and can't post here, please post in Q&A forums here.
If you CAN post and are asking for help please provide some required information listed below to receive best solutions right away.
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Don't know what you did... Try the root option again. Maybe it will work. Be sure to have run the install_drivers.bat and to double check what option you're selecting and have your kindle powered up and booted into normal mode before running the root option.
What option did you select? Again, be sure to double check what you select and if you don't want dual boot run the un-dual boot option, then re-run the root option.
To all users:
This utility has been tested thoroughly. There is no reason to have such major issues if you: A. Follow directions properly and read the onscreen instructions. and B. Run the install_drivers.bat executable and install your drivers. then finally C. Have your device booted up into Normal mode before proceeding with installations unless you are bricked you can have your device in any mode to install TWRP and FFF...
Just puttin that out there so there can be less questions here
Good luck to all of you.5
Okay first off, arguing with another developer about how well their "works" work will get you nowhere on this site and you put yourself at risk of getting a Moderator involved...but that's just some friendly advice from one user to another, so you can take it for what it's worth.
The point of directing you to your original post, where I had posted another link, was so you can educate yourself and have a better foundation that can empower you to make a more educated suggestion/bug report/whatever.
Having said that, if you used the information that you learned from that post, compared it to the way KFU's driver install package works, and respectfully offered a suggestion to the developer that can help to make the KFU work better in more situations, I'm absolutely positive you would get a better response from him and possibly even lead to an updated version that will work in yours and possibly other situations.4
You got it right, except install drivers first before run.bat
Then you just hit the root option and it will install FFF and TWRP on its own
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