[How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3/6.3.4 and Flashing FFF/TWRP [2015]

sd_shadow said:

Note: Google Apps are not needed to install TWRP/FFF

1. First Root Kindle Fire (see Post #1)
2. Install a Root file manager,

like ES Explorer http://www.estrongs.com/​

Note:If installing Google apps have been tried before.

with a Root file manager
remove /system/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk and vending.apk
remove /data/app/GoogleServicesFramework.apk and vending.apk
then reboot​

3. Download

Google app.zip, place on sd card (if not there already)
Mega - XDA - http://d-h.st/ZNt -
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4. Unzip with ES Explorer (should be in /sdcard/downloads/app.zip)
5. Open

/sdcard/downloads/apps/data folder created with ES Explorer,​

6. Select

GoogleServicesFramework.apk, SyncSettings.apk, and vending.apk, select copy
paste to /system/app/
long press on GoogleServicesFramework.apk, then check it's box
select more (bottom right)​

7. Change File Permissions

right of permissions select change to chmod: 644 (rw-r—r--)

Code:

	Read	Write	Execute
Owner     X       X
Group     X           
Other     X

select ok, cancel, back, /sdcard/downloads/apps/data
select com.modaco.marketlauncher.apk, install

then reboot
Done.
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8. [Optional] If you want to sync Google Calendar and Google Contacts

copy
/sdcard/downloads/apps/system/GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
/sdcard/downloads/apps/system/GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
Install same as GoogleServicesFramework.apk and vending.apk,
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then

reboot​

then

install a calendar app from playstore​

Sources :

The modaco.marketlauncher.apk is from MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire
creates a play store icon in stock launcher
Other apps are from Kindle Fire Uitilty
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if modaco.marketlauncher.apk does not allow playstore app to work in stock launcher, push a different launcher from https://play.google.com/store/search?q=launcher
or install com.gau.go.launcherex-1.apk from apps.zip

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sd_shadow said:

try kindle fire utility

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sd_shadow said:

no, did you watch my video?

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sd_shadow said:

Kindle Fire 1 only (system version 6.X.X) any other kindle may brick

[SIZE=+1]Can Fastboot be used on Linux and Mac?[/SIZE] Yes see

• The Easiest Way to Install Android's ADB and Fastboot Tools on Any OS
• [GUIDE] Set up ADB and Fastboot on a Mac easily (With Screenshots!) by AshtonTS
• [Guide] How To Setup And Use Fastboot by demkantor
• Soupkit - When you just can't get ADB to connect (and some other things). by soupmagnet

For Windows:
note: If drivers do not install correctly kindle may boot to Fastboot, you will need a different pc to send normal boot code to kindle
or an Non-Windows option like soupkit.

Required:

Root the kindle fire
If you are not sure if Kindle is Rooted download Root Checker and verify root.​

Step 1: Watch Video

[Video] [How-To] Flash FFF/TWRP without Fastboot Cable and Flashing FFF and TWRP​

Step 2: Download Files

Download fbmode and unzip.
Download ADB Files
Download fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
Download a TWRP .img like openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img

or the One Zip Kindle.Fire.fastboot.Files.zip md5:5D68723E59AD5C1EFCCD3481C6D8E63B

Verify md5 checksums for files https://sites.google.com/site/sdshadowscollection/home/hash-checksums​

Step 3: Place Files

Create a folder in c drive named adb,
unzip/extract files,
copy AdbWinUsbApi.dll, AdbWinApi.dll, adb.exe, fastboot.exe, fbmode, fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin, and openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img to adb folder.​

Step 4: Push Fastboot Mode File to Kindle

Open a Command Prompt (start>all programs>accessories>Command prompt)
change directory to adb with

Code:

cd\adb

Install fbmode by using

Code:

adb push fbmode /data/local/tmp

Set fbmode permissions by using:

Code:

adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/fbmode

Step 5: Forcing Fastboot Mode

Run these commands here:

Code:

adb shell 
su
cd /data/local/tmp
./fbmode

Press enter once
Then

Code:

exit

Code:

exit

Code:

adb reboot

Kindle reboots to fastboot mode

Fastboot mode Looks just like boot screen, just no boot animation​

Step 6 Testing Fastboot Commands

Run these commands in command prompt

Code:

fastboot -i 0x1949 devices

should get a return code something like

Code:

12345689abcd...   Kindle

or

Code:

fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product

should get a return code something like

Code:

Kindle

If you do not get a proper code return, drivers may not be correct, I will post some troubleshooting options in post #7
If you got a proper code return continue with Flashing TWRP/FFF​

Step 7: Flashing TWRP and FFF (custom Recovery and Bootloader)

Code:

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader fff-u-boot_v1.5.bin
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot

Step 8

Done​

Once FFF/TWRP are on Kindle you can install a custom rom, if you want.

Pick a Rom from [INDEX] Kindle Fire Development
You may need to upgrade TWRP before installing a rom see Kindle Fire Flashable Recoveries​

Have a Question? Ask Here

[SIZE=+1]Q&A/T For Rooting Kindle Fire Update 6.3.3 and Flashing FFF and TWRP[/SIZE]​

Thanks to @Unkn0wn0ne's thread [HOW-TO] FireFireFire and TWRP on 6.3.3 WITHOUT A FACTORY CABLE!

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sd_shadow said:

install root checker and verify root

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sd_shadow said:

Apk mirror

http://www.apkmirror.com/

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