[BACKUP][RECOVERY] Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide Software - Noob (Simple) Version

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maybe this can work?

reinhardrudi said:
hallo
at first-my english is not pretty good-im from germany.
ok
i have a kindle2-root this-install cm10.1-but the mistake waswipe internal storage. :(
now it starts but no menue etc.
now i have to restore back to stock and flash again.

i do everything but adb works not for me-i get no fastboot.......but i have a fastboot-cabel.
is it possible to go with the cabel in fastboot and skip step 9 till step15 and begin with step16??
and than-in the kindle fire first aid software i thake point 1. completly restore the KF7 10.2.3 (fastboot)
??????
and than when its done i thake point 10. reboot into normalboot.
and when its done i have stock amazon android on my kindle????

btw. i have no backup from the original!!!!!!

THX a lot
reinhardrudi
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Hi @Reinhardrudi

[[Traurig, spreche ich nicht Deutsches. Auch XDA Regeln benötigen Posten, auf englisch zu sein]]

OK, I have the Kindle Fire HD7," not the Kindle Fire 2, so I am not expert or very knowledgeable on that machine. (And will graciously defer to any others who raise other --probably better-- suggestions.)

However, it sounds like you may have removed the system operating software from your KF2. I think you need to run option one (#1) to fix that; especially, since you have a factory cable.

- I think you should use the factory cable to put the KF2 into the fastboot mode
- then, try to run the restore option #1. from the Kindle fire Firstaide (KFFA) program.

It may not work, but I recommend you try it at least!

And if it does not work, then I recommend:

You again put your KF2 into the fastboot mode
then try to manually "push" or flash the three core files (boot, recovery, system) onto your machine.

1. To get the files -just run option #1, it will automatically download the three essential files (boot, restore, system).

2. To manually push them you should open the runme.bat in a text editor. Look at the runme.bat file. Scroll down -read down until you find the option to restore KF2 (I think it is option#1 and the actual sub-routine is #1.4 -at least on my old version of runme.bat).

3. Copy the fastboot commands (five lines total) from the runme.bat and paste them in a text file -you will use them in a moment!

4. When downloading the three (correct) files is done, put all three files in one directory.

5. Next copy the ADB file and the Fastboot file into the same directory,

6. Next use your factory cable to put your KF2 into the fastboot mode.

7. Next hook up your KF2 to your computer (BUT USE A REGULAR MICRO USB CABLE, NOT/NOT THE FACTORY CABLE)

8. Next open a DOS window and change directories until you are in the directory with the fastboot command, the three files and the adb command.

9. Next type the following commands one-at-a-time.
--After typing one command wait until the process is done. You will not have any notification, so you won't know when each command finishes, but when you regain control over the dos prompt, you will be done with that one file. (fyi: "Boot" flashes quickly, "recovery" takes longer and "system" takes a really long time -like 10-15 minutes long!)

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot-prod.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery-prod.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash system system.img


10. Next type the two final commands to clear your data and reboot into normal start up mode. . . .

fastboot -i 0x1949 -w
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot


If this does not work, but if you can get into the fastboot mode, then try to reinstall the kindle fire drivers on your computer -perhaps that will work -search on this site since prokennexusa has posted a link to the USB drivers here a couple of times!

But if your windows computer simply won't "see" the KF2, the try this same process on a MAC -any mac will do, it does not have to be powerful, simply running any mac OS (linux) is enough. (Or, you could look for a Linux box and try this as well). MAC computers and most linux machines don't need any special drivers to "See" the KF2. So connectivity is easier.

So, if you are trying to use a MAC computer.

1. just load the files (boot, recovery, system) onto the mac,
2. then load the fastboot and adb programs onto the mac in the same directory and
3. then put your KF2 into the fastboot mode and
4. then plug your KF2 into the mac
5. then open an xterm window and change to the correct directory where the system boot and
6. just run the same restore commands --except with the dot-slash "./" in front of them 'cause it's a mac. . (Linux)
./fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot-prod.img
./fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery-prod.img
./fastboot -i 0x1949 flash system system.img
./fastboot -i 0x1949 -w
./fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot


So, to repeat it once in summary
#1 use the factory cable to put the KF2 into the fastboot mode

#2. hook it up to computer and then do a full restore from the images that are in --or downloaded by using the Kindle Fire Firstaide kit option nr 1 (I think)

#3. If that does not work, then again put the KF2 into fastboot mode,

#4. manually push (flash) the three files (boot, recovery, system) over and hopefully you win!

GOOD LUCK!

VIEL GLUECK! ;)

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Bitte fragen Sie in Deutsch.

This is a Kinology HD using XDA Premium
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Ouch! I would not dare ask for that! :cyclops:
That's too brave! . . .(your Kinology HD must have advanced Google translate. . .or, you're able to. . .:confused::confused::confused:

Anyway,. this stuff is confusing enough in plain old English
(not to mention that Texan-stuff Belasco writes :) :cowboy: )

Have a great day!
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will do. i have an issue with charging my kfhd after rooting. sometimes the cable isnt recognised and the battery icon remains white and says not charging in settings. it will then go green for a bit and charge, then stop again!
anyone had this before?
Sent from my KFTT using xda app-developers app
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I had this on my old Kindle Fire (original) when I ran those "bleeding edge" Gingerbread roms on it. (They ran great, but you just had to assume your KF was charging since, in many of the builds, the charging indicator did not work.)

As to the new KF HD 7," I have not had any charging issues at all. The Micro usb port on the KFTT is kind of fragile for my tastes and perhaps yours is loose?

Also, can you switch cables and try another cable and charger? (I have one cable that is loose at the charger/full usb side.)

So see if you have any wiggle in the connection -that may be it, and seems to me to be a valid reason to exchange your KFTT (I think?)

Anyway, I have seen no software or OS issue with charging --perhaps others have, though?

Good Luck!
 
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hallo and THX for help :)

ok-option 1 dont work for me.after download i get "waiting for Device" :(

now i try to test option 2 ............

3. Copy the fastboot commands (five lines total) from the runme.bat and paste them in a text file -you will use them in a moment!
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this ????
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot-prod.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery recovery-prod.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash system system.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 -w
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..........you will use them in a moment
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and for what did i use this text dokument????? rename in runme.bat?? or just to know what i have to type??

5. Next copy the ADB file and the Fastboot file into the same directory,
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adb.exe?
fastboot.exe ??? from the first aid folder??
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i cant post a picture from the folder (i have no 10 posts)
now in side the folder:
3x immage
1x runme.bat create with the 5 filesbut i think i dont need it/wrong.
1x adb.exe
1xfastboot.exe

when i klick the new runme.bat , dos prommps and " fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot-prod.img " comes,without typing from me.is this ok??
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Anyway,. this stuff is confusing enough in plain old English
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thats rigth!!!!!
thx
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apply software updates

Hi Everyone,

First, thanks for this amazing tool. I used it a couple months ago to set up my 7" Fire HD just the way I wanted it and it has worked very well since then - donation made to support all of your hard work!

My question relates to software updates. I have OTA turned off via this tool. I have heard that if I re-enable OTA updates, it will break the things like Google Play and some other changes I have done. Is there a way via this tool to apply the new updates from Amazon, ie 7.3.1 that is out now, or another method that doesn't involve turning back on OTA and breaking stuff?

Thanks!

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reinhardrudi said:
hallo and THX for help :)
ok-option 1 dont work for me.after download i get "waiting for Device" :(
now i try to test option 2 ............//cut//
when i klick the new runme.bat , dos prommps and " fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot-prod.img " comes,without typing from me.is this ok??
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Hi Reinhardrudi :good:

Great so far! "Waiting for device" probably means your usb connection with the kindle fire 2 (KF2) is not working.

USB Drivers:
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1. You might want to try and reinstall the (KF2) USB drivers on your computer if you want to please look at post #1116 in this thread written by prokennexusa. He has a link his copy of the drivers in that post as well (here is the link btw: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Ki...DB_Drivers.zip )

2. Also post #1349 (Prokennexusa) provides instructions in trying to get your computer to have a good USB connection.

3. OK, that is not so easy to do, but worth patiently working on. If you do this and get the correct Amazon Kindle symbol in windows devices, then maybe you can get the KFFirstaide program's runme.bat to "see" the KF2 and run it!

But if you can't get the Kindle First Aide program to work, then you can still try to manually run the commands. It sounds like you are ready to do that!

Manual Recovery Process
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1. Good, that you have the three files!
2. Good, that you have the Fastboot.exe (and adb.exe) also in that directory.
3. Good, that you copied the five commands into a text file,
(note: This is not/not a new batch file! You are right --it is simply just to know what to type and a "place" to put the commands for a minute or two while you are working. After you get your dos-prompt open, you will copy each one of these command lines (one by one) and then paste each one of these commands (one-by-one) into a DOS window when you connect your KF2 (in fast boot mode) to your computer. . . So, no new batch file ;)

To repeat (sorry)
- use your factory cable to put your KF2 into the Fastboot mode.
- Then hook up your KF2 to your computer,
- Then open a dos window on your computer,
- Then change directories inside the dos window prompt to the directory where you have the three files and Fastboot.exe,
- Then check to confirm that your computer "sees" the KF2 by typing: "fastboot devices" (no quotes)
- Then you should see some number under the fastboot command --this means your KF2 is connected!

((note: If you don't get any number, then your USB drivers are not working, or the KF2 may not have the right bridging routine remaining. But if you can get the KF2 into the Fastboot mode, I am guessing that should not be a problem (hope!))

- Then copy & paste the first command: ("fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot boot-prod.img" no quotes!) into your dos window and press <enter>
- Then, after that command finishes, repeat the copy-paste process for all of the remaining four commands.

- So. . .if Prokennexusa "runme.bat" does not work, simply open a window & type the commands yourself -don't make any new batch file. Don't make any other program. . .
Just type the commands yourself once you get the dos window open.

I hope this works!
:cool:

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GA400 said:
Hi Everyone,

First, thanks for this amazing tool. I used it a couple months ago to set up my 7" Fire HD just the way I wanted it and it has worked very well since then - donation made to support all of your hard work!

My question relates to software updates. I have OTA turned off via this tool. I have heard that if I re-enable OTA updates, it will break the things like Google Play and some other changes I have done. Is there a way via this tool to apply the new updates from Amazon, ie 7.3.1 that is out now, or another method that doesn't involve turning back on OTA and breaking stuff?

Thanks!

Rich
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Hi @ Rich
No, the Kindle Fire First Aide Tool does not automatically update the KFTT. (By the way, I thought our update was 7.3 not 7.3.1??). If you enable OTA, Amazon will push the update to your KFTT. Then you will lose root. All the programs you added will still be there, (except those placed in system I think) so after the OTA play store still works, but you can't run any program that requires root -like Titanium backup, or some Screenshot programs, or root explorer with read-write. . .etc.

You would have to re-root the KFTT. KFFA works, but some have had to run the KFFA, and then run other options like "roots many androids." Also I am not sure that KFFA has the 7.3 image rooted yet! (Prokennexusa would have to be asked that!).

Good Luck!
 
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Hi Reinhardrudi :good:
USB Drivers:
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1. You might want to try and reinstall the (KF2) USB drivers on your computer if you want to please look at post #1116 in this thread written by prokennexusa. He has a link his copy of the drivers in that post as well (here is the link btw: ://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Ki...DB_Drivers.zip
2. Also post #1349 (Prokennexusa) provides instructions in trying to get your computer to have a good USB connection.

3. OK, that is not so easy to do, but worth patiently working on. If you do this and get the correct Amazon Kindle symbol in windows devices, then maybe you can get the KFFirstaide program's runme.bat to "see" the KF2 and run it!

I hope this works!
Good Luck!
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THX a LOT.

3 days ago i had done this- i delet everything and install this driver,no chance.
in the device-manager i see the "kindel fire2"(mobile device),but the driver in the device manager is microsoft and not amazon.....is this ok or not??
perhaps the kindle is the problem, because i can not realy navigate or install anything on the kindle.

lets test again
see you and THX :D

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Kindle Fire HD 7" RED SCREEN After EVERY Restore,

Hello, A while ago i bought a recovery cable and have restored my kindle with the FIRST Aide Program.
The Proccess Completes every time, But The Bootloader comes up and says kindle Fire, But IMMEDIATELY afterward It goes straight to a RED SCREEN!,

My computer recognizes the kindle in fastboot as a ADB COMPOSITE device, and all of my drivers are updated.
MY kindle worked perfectly and after restoring last night, the screen turns red immediately after displaying kindle fire :(

If anyone could help me or lead me in the right direction, that would be amazing ;/


Thank You Guys So Much!
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markbc01 said:
OK, you're right there is some cross talk by prokennexusa and others describing how to do this in the thread, but here we go anyway :)

-- If you want to manually run the commands, and you are running Windows, make sure you have the adb file, and the fastboot file, and the files you want to push, all in the same directory.

-- Next open a dos prompt and change directory to that location and run the commands -cut and paste from the batch file. ((It works -I promise you, I did it (and if I can do it, anyone can:cyclops: )

Second issue: if you are doing this from a mac or some linux box, you need to do the same thing, but remember to add "./" (no quotes) in front of your commands. So adb becomes ./adb and fastboot becomes ./fastboot. Remember, the pathing issue (being in the correct directory) is still important.

(you can get out of the path issues by changing your path statement, but the fast and dirty way to execute the action is just load it up in the same directory and work from there.)

GOOD LUCK! :cowboy:
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Thank you for helping me even though this is a repeat topic (I will gladly look back at a previous post if someone wants to link it)

I have been running it from the platform-tools directory. I thought that maybe because on windows 7 files in the C:\Program Files (x86)\ directory are somewhat protected, that I should copy the folder to the desktop. I did so, and it still cannot find the device when running "adb devices" command. I then tried using the admin command prompt, and it couldn't find the device either.

There are no yellow triangles in the device manager, and commands issued by KF First Aide work fine, so I'm not sure why it's not working manually...
 
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How to Exit Diagnostic Mode

My name is Hank. I found you come highly recommended on XDA developers. I recently purchased a kindle fire HD online through eBay "as is". I thought from the pics it had just been rooted wrong and was soft bricked. To my surprise, when I received the item, it was in diagnostics mode. From researching this, it is my under standing this was done by putting a diagnostics file on the internal SD card and rebooting the device. The problem I'm having now is that the device isn't recognized by the computer, and will not exit diagnostics mode. Can you help me? Please?
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Hank,

Try this to exit Diagnostic Mode. Install Kindle Fire First Aide, then plug the Kindle into USB, make sure the Kindle is powered ON and then do:

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cd C:\KFFirstAide
adb kill-server
adb wait-for-device
adb shell "idme -d --bootmode main"
adb shell "rm -f /mnt/us/ENABLE_DIAGS"
adb reboot
 
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Damaged Recovery? My Computer wont recognize fastboot anymore.

Hello, I accidentally flashed the old kindle fire rom to it, and the screen turned red.
Now when i put it into fastboot, the device is recognized by my computer as a ADB composite device,
It says fastboot on the screen, but it wont show up on my computer.

Someone please help me lol, I feel like commenting on this forum page is usless as i never ever get a reply.

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TheP0sixNinja said:
Hello, I accidentally flashed the old kindle fire rom to it, and the screen turned red.
Now when i put it into fastboot, the device is recognized by my computer as a ADB composite device,
It says fastboot on the screen, but it wont show up on my computer.

Someone please help me lol, I feel like commenting on this forum page is usless as i never ever get a reply.

Thank You!
TheP0sixninja
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Do you have a factory cable?

Are you able to set up a Linux LiveUSB?
 
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TheP0sixNinja said:
Hello, I accidentally flashed the old kindle fire rom to it, and the screen turned red.
Now when i put it into fastboot, the device is recognized by my computer as a ADB composite device,
It says fastboot on the screen, but it wont show up on my computer.

Someone please help me lol, I feel like commenting on this forum page is usless as i never ever get a reply.

Thank You!
TheP0sixninja
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TheP0sixNinja,

I am sorry, I am back 500 posts trying to catch up after my heart attack. Let's first see if Windows is recognizing the device correctly. Please plug the Kindle into USB and turn the Kindle ON, then go into the Windows Device Manager, do you see any Yellow Triangles? What are they? If one is an OMAP44xx you are dead in the water and will have to ship the Kindle to me for recovery.

Please give me a screenshot of the Windows Device Manager and we will take the next steps. If you need faster service please post a ticket in our system (we still reply here), we monitor the ticket system 24x7x365.

Kindle Fire First Aide Ticket System: http://cms.canonicaldev.com/osticket/

Kindle Fire First Aide Bug Tracking System: http://bug.canonicaldev.com/
 
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Toyotech353 said:
Has anyone had a problem with FirstAide and antivirus? I rooted my fire HD 8.9 with FirstAide with no problem. Backed up with no problem. When I was installing Holo HD launcher my AVG antivirus stopped FirstAide before last reboot and removed the run me from FirstAide even though I told it to allow it. I quickly reinstalled run me and ran it again with no problems. I turned off the AVG antivirus and used #23 to install google and even though AVG was off it still stopped it again. I had to reinstall FirstAide from start to get it working again. Said the threat was cmd.exe.
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Toyotech353,

We spoke to AVG via email and added our software to the database but even with AVG recognizing our software there may be issues with the way we call to CMD. I can assure you there is no Virus or Spyware of any sort in Kindle Fire First Aide. Send me a screenshot if it happens again so I can forward the issue to AVG. Thanks!


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SilentlyScreaming said:
I've had Avira complain about a different file (possibly in a compressed file?), warning me that there was a ... ... ... known root exploit in it. LMAO. No $hit sherlock :)
I told it to ignore it, but it came up again another couple of times. It now doesn't complain.
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SilentlyScreaming,

Ahhhhh, great point! I forgot we do have a Root Exploit in our package. Thank you, I will add this to the Bug Tracking system since there is a way to add that file to the AVG database.

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sergioagilp said:
I flashed the wrong bootloader, a not power, no led and screen is black u.u helpme pls
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sergioagilp,

Ship it to me, this is more than just a simple flashing software.

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Please open a ticket prior to sending it to me.

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sjargo said:
I take your warning not to flash the wrong firmware seriously but how can I tell what model Kindle I have? I bricked my Kindle Fire 2 because I thought it was a Kindle Fire (bought used, nothing on the box said it was a Kindle 2). I assume it's truly bricked (won't power on), right?
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sjargo,

Fip the Kindle over, at the bottom is a number, what is the number? If you Google the Model number you will obtain the correct informtion. Also you may turn the Kindle OFF, plug into USB, make sure the Kindle remains OFF, then enter this command:

PHP: 
cd C:\KFFirstAide
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product

Turn the Kindle ON, what is the model listed after <waiting for device>?

Please open a ticket prior to sending it to me.

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sjargo said:
Thanks, but I don't see a Kindle Fire 2 on Amazon. Can you give me a link or describe how it differs from a Kindle Fire?
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sjargo,

You have two easy ways to identify the Kindle, do the Fastboot command or flip the Kindle over and look at the tiny model number in the back at the bottom center.

Then enter that number into Google and post here.

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amirphoto said:
thank you very much markbc01 for your help.

I did restoring system.img by this tool successfully. but still hangs on kindlefire logo. I hope by restoring boot.img and recovery.img I can unbrick it finally.

I hope Prokennexusa find time to help me, until then, I try to find manual way of upgrading the two other images.

just for fun: I keep telling my friends with working galaxy tablets: I have fastboot mode and you have not! and they wonder what I mean! they can't imagine I bricked my device and still have something to say!
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amirphoto,

A month latter but I am back! Our software is working 100%, I will be posting an update this weekend.

Found a Bug in KFFA? Mantis will take care of it! Post here: http://bug.canonicaldev.com/

Need fast support? Open a ticket next time: http://cms.canonicaldev.com/osticket
 
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    prokennexusa
    prokennexusa
    In this Noob series, we will use a software package that will automate the backup, restore and recovery process among many other features - this is a 'Swiss Army Knife' for the Kindle. This tool has been in development for some time now and is still in Beta, although it has been thoroughly tested and can be used safely. This tool is designed to backup, recover and restore the Kindle Fire 2 7", the Kindle Fire HD 7" and the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" (HD 8.9" Does Not Require The Factory USB Cable). The download size is less than 14 MB and automates several processes, no command line knowledge required. Please post any bugs to this Thread so we can quickly make changes to the software, then post an update. Most Bugs are solved within 24 hours.

    To keep your Kindle safe, we have integrated this feature into our software, You do not need any command line knowledge, just as simple as 1, 2, and 3.

    Prerequisites for the Recover Options:
    1. Install The Latest Version Of Java SE: Java SE Development Kit 7u13

    If you are uncomfortable with these procedure, please stop and contact us, we specialize in Kindle customization and development. You can ship the Kindle to our office and have us install all the upgrades, then return it to you turn-key. This service is fee based, contact our office for additional information.

    SOFTWARE UPDATE (CRITICAL RELEASE) ON 06/30/2013 Version 4.1.100 - PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE PACKAGE IF YOUR VERSION IS DATED PRIOR TO THIS RELEASE DATE.

    WARNING! THIS TOOL CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE KINDLE IF IT IS NOT USED PROPERLY. DO NOT FLASH THE
    KINDLE FIRE 2 IMAGE TO A KINDLE FIRE HD OR FLASH A KINDLE FIRE HD 7" TO A KINDLE FIRE 8.9" DEVICE. THIS
    WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE THAT CAN NOT BE REVERSED. ONLY FLASH THE CORRECT MODEL SOFTWARE
    TO YOUR DEVICE.

    HOW TO UPGRADE KINDLE FIRE FIRST AIDE:     http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38435305&postcount=1072

    HOW TO CREATE THE WINDOWS PATH: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38409721&postcount=1018

    HOW TO FIX THE YELLOW KINDLE TRIANGLE:     http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38432739&postcount=1062

    These are the current features on Version 4.1.100-beta:

    • Images are stored securely on our 100TB storage array on a Gigabyte Infrastructure
    • Download is fast - script is fast and lightweight
    • Secure SSL on all images to eliminate image hacking
    • All images are stored behind a firewall with IDS
    • Restores fresh system.img, boot.img and recovery.img
    • Fresh Restore Support the Kindle Fire 2 7"
    • Fresh Restore Support the Kindle Fire HD 7"
    • Fresh Restore Supports the Kindle Fire HD 8.9"
    • Fresh Restore Currently supports software Rev x.2.3
    • ChainsDD Superuser APK and SU Binary Included
    • Automated Backup - Full and Partial Backup
    • Automated Amazon OTA (Over The Air) Disable
    • No Command line Knowledge Required
    • Automated Device Reboot After Restore
    • Pulls Device Information
    • Automated ADB Driver Install
    • Reboot the Kindle into Fastboot Mode
    • Software Support for x.2.4 where applicable
    • Software Support for x.1.5 where applicable
    • Easy Upgrade or Downgrade option
    • Automated Root - Two Versions
    • Automated Google Play Store Installation
    • Automated Google Apps Installation
    • Wipe Dalvik Cache
    • Automated Restoration of the Backup Files
    • Automated Pimp My Beats Install
    • Automated Sony Bravia "Best Resolution Audio Visual Integrated Architecture" Installation
    • Automated Sony xLoud Installation
    • Automated Pimp My Beats Audio Upgrade Installation
    • Android Fix Permissions Script
    • Automated Disable Amazon Ad Services
    • Make Google Play Store The Default Market
    • Unroot For Amazon Returns
    • Install Apex Launcher
    • Install Holo Launcher
    • Install Boat Browser with Flash Player
    • VPN and SIP VoIP Client Install
    • Automated Permission Fixer
    • Automated Alternative Driver Install
    • Automated Busybox Installer
    • Automated Wallpaper Mod
    • Automated Lock Screen Upgrade
    • Fix Broken Install Script
    • AVIC Alice TTS Upgrade
    • Automated Launcher Install which will includes over 2 Launcher Options
    • Flash Custom Recovery
    • Side-load Zip Files like the latest Google Apps Pack
    • Automated TTS (Text To Speech) Install - AVIC Alice
    • Automated Install, Upgrade and Correct ADB
    • Superuser Upgrade Service
    • Install ChainFire 3D Upgrade

    These are the features we will offer soon in 4.2.4 and up:

    • Automated APK Install - Single or Multiple APK's
    • Automated Flash support for Titanium Backup Update.zip Files
    • Automatic Update feature so you are always using the latest version
    • Automated Push and Pull files to and from the Kindle to PC
    • Automated build.prop editor
    • Automated Tune Up and Deodex
    • Automated services.jar editor
    • Remote Storage Option for your boot.img recovery.img and system.img Backup Files
    • Information and Help
    • Special Kindle Toolkit, Tips and Tricks
    • Pull the System Logs (LogCat) to help solve problems
    • Dump Bug Reports to your PC
    • Open Command Prompt for Developers or for Manual Input
    • Automated Custom ROM Support
    • Automated TTS Voice Editor
    • Your Choice of Media Player Upgrades
    • 180 DPI Support
    • Automated Keyboard Upgrade with Framework Edits Included
    • Automated Amazon Book Import to Google Books
    • Much more to come......................
    Now let's get to the software itself. The following is step-by-step guide, please DO NOT modify the batch file in any
    way, this took us weeks to perfect, so please respect the code. If you have recommendations, please post them,
    we love to give you the feature that are important to YOU not us.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 1: Using Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer Download Kindle Fire First Aide 4.1.100-Beta:
    KFFirstAide.zip
    Note: Be sure to extract the package to C:\KFFirstAide

    Update Java To The Latest Version here: Java SE Development Kit 7u25
    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 2: Using either 7-Zip or Microsoft Zip, unzip the KFFirstAide100.zip to your C:\ Drive as C:\KFFirstAide

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 3: With your mouse, open the C:\KFFirstAide contents by double mouse clicking the C:\KFFirstAide folder

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 4: Find the RunMe.bat file. Right Hand Mouse click on RunMe.bat, select 'Send to', select Desktop (Create Shortcut). Now press the Left Hand Mouse button to create the Shortcut named RunMe.bat. Temporary disable the Android SDK.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 5: Find the RunMe Shortcut on your desktop, select it by left mouse click over the icon, then while on the icon choose Right Hand mouse click, select Properties.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 6: This will display the RunMe properties. Select the General Tab, change the top name to KF First Aide. Then click on the Shortcut tab, click on Advanced. Check 'Run as Administrator', click OK, then click Apply, then click OK. All windows should be closed.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 7: Double Mouse Click the new Icon named KF First Aide. You may be presented with a security window, just click Yes.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 8: Please click on the Windows Key plus Pause/Break, this will display the Windows System Properties. Next Click on the Advanced Tab and find "Environment Variables". Please click on Environment Variables and find the Path Statement. Carefully add at the end of the Path Statement:

    Code: 
    ;C:\KFFirstAide

    Note: Do Not forget the (;) semi-colon before the C:\KFFirstAide

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 9: That is it! The software is ready. Next we get the Kindle ready to Flash.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 10: Next, go to the Kindle, pull down the status menu, select More+ then select Security, make sure Enable ADB is ON. Last, depress the <- and select Device. Make sure 'Allow Installation of Applications' is On.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 11: Insert the Original USB Cable to the Kindle, please ensure you have a solid connection, this is VERY critical.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 12: Next, make sure the Kindle Fire is Turned Off. Take the other end of the USB Cable and carefully inset it into a free USB Slot on your Computer - be careful to not disconnect the other end.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 13 : The Kindle Fire should automatically turn on and boot regular Bootmode. If the Kindle does not turn on depress the power button until it turns on. Next select Option 15 in the Software. The Kindle will reboot and will now see a screen that says: Fastboot Kindle Fire.

    Note: If Option 15 does not trigger the Kindle to boot into Fastboot, then your Bootloader is damaged. Please send SkOrPn a PM to order a Factory USB Cable.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 14: Place the Kindle on a safe surface so it does not disconnect when running the software.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 15: Launch the KF First Aide software by double mouse clicking on the KF First Aide icon.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 16: You will be presented with a Kindle Fire First Aide Menu, carefully select the operations you would like to perform on the Kindle.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 17: If the option states "Fastboot" you need to leave the Kindle as noted above, this is Fastboot Mode. As the last operation be sure to Wipe the Cache and User Data which is Backup Option 3 in the Menu.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 18: Next, we will disable "Fastboot Mode" and enable ADB on the Kindle Fire. Select Option 10 in the Software Menu, the Kindle will Reboot into Regular Mode.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Step 19: You may now perform the 'ADB Mode' options in the Menu.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Note 1: Remember, after you perform the full Recovery, you are working with a Fresh Copy of the Software. ADB is disabled by default so be sure to Enable ADB under Security and Allow Installation of Programs under the Device Tab.

    Kindle Fire First Aide Note 2: After the complete restore, please be sure to clear the Davlik Cache and the User Data by selecting Backup Option #3. You may also wipe the User Data and Cache by opening a Administrative Command Prompt within the KFFirstAide Folder and enter:

    Code: 
    fastboot -i 0x1949 erase cache
fastboot -i 0x1949 erase userdata 
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot

    Kindle Fire First Aide Note 3: The original versions of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" with a software Versions 8.2.3 or 8.2.4 may find there Kindle Boot-loader loops to a Red Fastboot Screen. If your Kindle is stuck in Fastboot, please follow these steps to recover the Boot-loader: How To Recover Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Bootloader*

    Note: Please be aware of two main options in the Menu - one is Fastboot Mode where you have several Menu Operations that use Fastboot to execute properly and two is ADB Mode where you have several Menu Operations that use ADB to execute properly.

    Backup Option #1 Note: When selecting Backup Option 1 the images will be backed up to the SD Card in a folder named KindleBackup. Please copy this folder to your desktop until we are able to upload it to our secure servers. There will be a restore option in the future that will automatically pull YOUR images for restoration. There is a known Bug in Windows where you will not see the images in the Kindle Internal Drive which can be found in Computer. To overcome this issue, please download and install WiFi File Transfer then open your Web Browser to transfer these Backup files from your Kindle to the PC.

    Backup Option #2 Note: When selecting Backup Option 2 the images are first copied to the Kindle, then they are transfered to your Computer inside a folder named Backup which can be found inside the C:\KFFirstAide folder.

    If this was helpful and you would like to support our work, please send us a donation using this link:
    http://xdaforums.com/dona....php?u=4435645

    We would like to thank Mark Skippen for the "Toolkit" idea. Mark is a real master with Samsung products and his profile can be found here: mskip anyone who owns a Samsung or Samsung built (Nexus) product should obtain his Toolkit.

    *Note: After several conference calls with the Amazon Development Team we found Amazon applied a patch to the Bootloader in an effort to lock down the Bootloader, this patch rarely causes the Bootloader to stick or Bootloop, please use the above link to release the Bootloader. We have removed this patch from the boot-prod.img eliminating future issues with recovered HD 8.9" users.
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    prokennexusa
    prokennexusa
    Follow Up - Feedback

    Krsmqn said:
    You guys rock!

    Sent from my KFHD7 using xda premium
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    Krsmqn,

    We thought of you when we were developing this package, It took us over 4 months to perfect. We held back many feature, just wait until we release the Production Version of 4.2.3, it even made us smile:D. As we have said before,
    we are truly honored to be part of the XDA Community and feel blessed to be able to offer this software to XDA Members. This package and version 4.2.3 is fee based elsewhere.
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    prokennexusa
    prokennexusa
    How To Manually Recover The Kindle Fire 8.9" Stuck In Fastboot?

    To All-

    If you would like to try a last ditch effort in getting the Kindle Fire 8.9" back online, please do the following:

    Step 1: Please run the Kindle Fire First Aide, attempt the HD 8.9" Recovery, if it fails move on to Step 2

    Step 2: Exit the Kindle Fire First Aide utility, double mouse click the KFFirstAide Folder.

    Step 3: Download Boot Image Number 1 from here (save the image to the KFFirstAide Folder): http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/kfhd-8.2.3/Images/boot-prod.img

    Step 4: Download Recovery Image Number 2 from here (save the image to the KFFirstAide Folder): http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/kfhd-8.2.3/Images/recovery-prod.img

    Step 5: Open up an Administrative Command Prompt from within the KFFirstAide Folder by opening up the KFFirstAide Folder then press your Right Hand Mouse Key while you are over the KFFirstAide Folder contents, then select Open a command prompt here. You should see something like

    Code: 
    C:\Users\Your Name\KFFirstAide>
    Step 6: Next you would make sure the Kindle Fire is plugged into USB and Turned off, type the following and press enter after the command while the Kindle is off and plugged into USB:

    Code: 
    fastboot reboot -i 0x1949
    Step 6: You will see a Windows Command Prompt that will look like:

    Code: 
    C:\Users\Your Name\KFFirstAide>fastboot reboot -i 0x1949
<waiting for device>
    Step 7: Next Power on the Kindle While you see the above, one the Kindle Boots the Kindle will suddenly reboot back into Fastboot although we have seen this step free the Bootloader, so if the Kindle begins to Boot normally unplug it from USB, if the Kindle boot back to Fastboot red screen proceed to step 8.

    Step 8: While the Kindle is in Fastboot Mode type the following at the Windows Command Prompt:
    Code: 
    fastboot flash recovery recovery-prod.img -i 0x1949
    Code: 
    fastboot erase cache -i 0x1949
fastboot erase userdata -i 0x1949
fastboot reboot -i 0x1949
    Step 9: Leave the Kindle Plugged into USB. Wait for the device to Boot back to Fastboot, if the device boot back to a Fastboot screen with odd vertical line running through it, stop here, the Kindle has begun the recovery phase. If the Kindle begins it recovery, it will react odd and reboot several times, this is normal. Wait 10 to 15 minutes. If the Kindle boot back to Red Fastboot Screen proceed to Step 10.

    Step 10: Leave the Kindle Plugged into USB. Next type the following command:

    Code: 
    fastboot flash boot boot-prod.img -i 0x1949
    Step 11: Next let's do a little house cleaning. The following commands wipe the old Dalvik Cache and User Data which is, in simple, tied to the old Android Operating System. Having said this, when the new OS attempts to retrieve data from these partitions, a content stream of errors occur in the background, causing the Kindle to react VERY slow and at times completely unresponsive. To eliminate this problem we will wipe these partitions before booting the new OS. Please enter the following commands, press enter after each one:

    Code: 
    fastboot erase cache -i 0x1949
fastboot erase userdata -i 0x1949
fastboot reboot -i 0x1949
    Step 12: Unplug from USB. The Kindle HD 8.9" will reboot with an odd Fastboot screen with vertical lines running through it, this is normal, do not interrupt the recovery. Let the Kindle begin it's recovery phase. This may take up to 10 to 15 minutes and the Kindle will reboot several times.

    Step 13: Once the Kindle Stabilizes, please be sure to apply the Amazon OTA Patch before connecting the Kindle to your WiFi, otherwise you will loose Root and Google Play Store which are both installed on the images.

    Step 14: After you applied the patches please wait for the Kindle to rebuild itself, this can take up to a couple of hours. If after 4 hours the Kindle is still reacting slow, perform a Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Factory Reset. This option can be found under the More+ > Device > Restore to Factory Defaults. We find this last step is rarely used.
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    prokennexusa
    prokennexusa
    Update

    To All-

    I have been cleared by my Doctors to return to work, here is my plan to catch up:

    1) 06/12/2013 7:30pm to 11:30pm - Go through PM's respond as needed
    2) 06/13/2013 10:00am - 6:00pm - go through the posts urgent first
    3) 06/14 - 06/20 - Go through Posts
    4) 06/20/2013 - Post an updated version of Kindle Fire First Aide

    I would like to thank everyone for there support during my recovery.

    Best Regards,

    Chris Bryant
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    prokennexusa
    prokennexusa
    How to update kindle fire first aide

    Flinsman said:
    I get errors that the file exists in an otherwise empty directory, twice. I've attached screen shots. I've tried using both winrar and 7-zip and gotten the error both times.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Flinsman,

    ***************HOW TO UPDATE KINDLE FIRE FIRST AIDE*******************

    Step 1: Download the update, save a copy of the update to your desktop

    Step 2: Unzip the update TO THE DESKTOP as KFFirstAide32 or KFFirstAide64

    Step 3: Navigate to C:\KFFirstAide look in the Backup folder, do you have any Backup images? If yes, Right Hand Mouse Click over the C:\KFFirstAide\Backup folder choose COPY then navigate to your Desktop choose PASTE this will copy the the Backup image folder and images to your desktop in a folder named Backup, there should be 3 images in this folder if you did a 17 Backup with our software. If you never did a 17 backup ignore this step.

    Step 4: Navigate to C:\KFFirstAide look in the KindleBackup folder, do you have any images? If yes, Right Hand Mouse Click over the C:\KFFirstAide\KindleBackup folder choose COPY then navigate to your Desktop choose PASTE this will copy the KindleBackup image folder and images to your desktop in a folder named KindleBackup, there should be 11 images in this folder if you did a 13 Backup with our software. If you never did a 13 backup ignore this step.

    Step 5: Next navigate to C:\KFFirstAide DELETE the folder and contents

    Step 6: Navigate to your Desktop, find KFFirstAide32 or KFFirstAide64. Rename the KFFirstAide32 or KFFirstAide64 to KFFirstAide on your Desktop

    Step 7: Inspect the Desktop folder name, make sure it is KFFirstAide

    Step 8: Right Hand Mouse Click over the desktop folder named KFFirstAide choose "Cut", next navigate to C:\ - make sure you are not highlighting any folders and choose "Paste" - the folder KFFirstAide will now copy to C:\ - if this fails for some reason choose Copy and Past rater than Cut and Paste

    Step 9: Only do this step if you did Step 3, otherwise ignore this step. Navigate to C:\KFFirstAide, Right Hand Mose Click over the folder named Backup, choose DELETE.

    Step 10: Only do this step if you did Step 4, otherwise ignore this step. Navigate to C:\KFFirstAide, Right Hand Mouse Click over the folder named KindleBackup, choose DELETE.

    Step 11: Only do this step if you did Step 3, navigate to you Windows Desktop, find the folder named Backup, Right Hand Mose Click over the Backup folder, choose "Cut", then navigate to C:\KFFirstAide and choose PASTE. If this fails choose Copy and Paste.

    Step 12: Only do this step if you did Step 4, navigate to you Windows Desktop, find the folder named KindleBackup, Right Hand Mose Click over the KindleBackup folder, choose "Cut", then navigate to C:\KFFirstAide and choose PASTE. If this fails choose Copy and Paste.

    Step 13: You may now remove the KFFirstAide, KindleBackup and Backup folders on your desktop, if they exist.

    Step 14: Let's create a new shortcut. Find the current RunMe.bat shortcut on your desktop, delete it please.

    Step 15: Navigate to C:\KFFirstAide find RunMe.bat - Right Hand Mose Click over RunMe.bat choose Send To - Desktop Create Shortcut

    Step 16: Navigate to your Desktop find the new shortcut, Right Hand Mose Click choose Properties. Find a box and check "Run Program as Administrator" or "Run As Administrator" - Click Apply.

    Step 17: Let's make sure you have the Path statement setup, please drop to a Windows Command

    Step 18: Enter these commands:

    Code: 
    cd C:\Windows\
adb kill-server
adb wait-for-device
adb devices
    If you see a serial number after adb devices you are good to go. Close the Command Windows by typing exit. If the command failed, you are missing the path, we have several posts on setting up the Path, Post the error.

    ********UPDATE*********

    *****Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta RunMe 02/25/13 at 00:30 for Microsoft Windows*****

    Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for RunMe.bat Package: RunMe.zip (Dropbox)

    Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for RunMe.bat Package:RunMe.zip (Box)

    Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip (Dropbox)

    Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip (Box)

    Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip (Dropbox)

    Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip (Box)

    Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip (Dropbox)

    Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 4.1.66-Beta for Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip (Box)
    7-Zip for Windows 32-bit: Download

    7-Zip for Windows 64-bit: Download

    Oracle Java SE Update: Java SE Development Kit 7u15

    Oracle Java SE 7u15 32-bit : jdk-7u15-windows-i586.exe

    Oracle Java SE 7u15 64-bit : jdk-7u15-windows-x64.exe https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/JavaSE/64-bit/jdk-7u15-windows-x64.exe
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