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

In your opinion, when looking back at this thread, how easy were the instructions?


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Moleshome

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Jan 2, 2007
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Option 23: Installing google apps

Should I get the following errors?

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failed to copy '\KFFirstAide\AppsICS\system\etc\g.prop' to '/system/app/etc/.': Is a direc
tory
failed to copy '\KFFirstAide\AppsICS\system\etc\permissions\com.google.android.maps.xml' t
o '/system/app/etc/permissions/.': Is a directory
81 KB/s (835 bytes in 0.009s)
11 KB/s (828 bytes in 0.069s)
41 KB/s (840 bytes in 0.019s)
cannot stat '\KFFirstAide\AppsICS\system\etc\framework\com.google.android.maps.jar': No su
ch file or directory
cannot stat '\KFFirstAide\AppsICS\system\etc\framework\com.google.android.media.effects.ja
r': No such file or directory
cannot stat '\KFFirstAide\AppsICS\system\etc\framework\com.google.widevine.software.drm.ja
r': No such file or directory
820 KB/s (562868 bytes in 0.669s)
2342 KB/s (1103368 bytes in 0.459s)
3193 KB/s (1798492 bytes in 0.549s)
3175 KB/s (7608988 bytes in 2.339s)
2191 KB/s (291688 bytes in 0.129s)
1719 KB/s (105604 bytes in 0.059s)
3281 KB/s (3968488 bytes in 1.180s)
failed to copy '\KFFirstAide\AppsICS\system\lib\libvideochat_stabilize.so' to '/system/lib
/./libvideochat_stabilize.so': No space left on device
1332 KB/s (13644 bytes in 0.009s)

**************************************************************
*We Are Now Setting Up The Services And Checking Permissions.*
**************************************************************

chmod: /system/lib/libfacelock_jni.so: No such file or directory
chmod: /system/lib/libvideochat_stabilize.so: No such file or directory
 

kthedude

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Apr 2, 2013
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kthedude,

As you know our tool is dependent on Fastboot and ADB, so when you can not execute commands manually the tool will not work. Regarding a solution? You probably do not have a fully operational driver. Let's have you plug the Kindle into USB and go into the Windows Device manager, do you see any Yellow Triangles? If no, we need to remove and reinstall the driver, if yes you need to install the driver.

To reinstall the driver you would unplug the Kindle from USB and enable "Hidden Devices" in Windows Device Manager, then remove all instances of Kindle, Android, Android Composite ADB Interface, etc. When you are removing the drivers be sure to check the box to remove the driver from the Windows Driver database. When done plug the Kindle into USB remove any drivers that try to install themselves. Then when done you should have two Yellow Triangles. Proceed.

Next install the driver by making sure the Kindle is unplugged from USB and use Option 24 or the attached driver. When done try ADB Again be running Option 11, if this passes, proceed to the other tasks.

Actually, to fix this problem, I just used command prompt to run the ADB and Fastboot in the KFFirstAide folder and it worked perfectly. Just in case anyone else had this issue, that's how I fixed it.
 

markbc01

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Dec 5, 2011
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Pacific Grove, CA
Did anyone here update to the latest Amazon update for this device (8.3.1 for the 8.9, and I think 7.3.1 for the 7") and then successfully re-root? I'm at 8.3.0 on my 8.9 right now but would like to get the latest fixes. I've downloaded the bin file to manually install but want to verify there's no issues rooting it again. If so, is KFFA root option now working with the 8.3.x updates or did u have to resort to the Root Many Android method again as we had to do when the 8.3.0 update (or 7.3.0 for the 7") was first released?

Hi CheriePie,

I have root for KFTT (7") with the latest (7.3.1), but obtained it while applying the steps for Kinology Rom. Not sure that works for the 8.9 :( .

In reading all of the Kinology thread, also the CM10.1(Hashcode) unofficial KFTT Rom thread, and a bit of the other Kindle Dev threads, it appears to me that the very latest fixes --the so called "dot-one" fixes for this version are not significant changes. They seem to be minor bug fixes for the main updates. So for my 7.3.0, update 7.3.1 is a minor bug fix, and for your 8.9, I am guessing that update 8.3.1 vs. 8.3.0 is the same.

Sorry I can't point an item-by-item proof ;-(

One point that may be germane is: (that) when I upgraded from 7.2.3 to 7.3.0 I did (of course) lose root, and tried the KFFaide kit to restore it. At the time, that kit stalled in several attempts; but it did seem to pave the way for success using the "roots many androids" process. I am sure you've seen that Prokennexusa links to this in his Kindle HD Root thread as an alternative method, so my sense is that your comment about having that method as a viable backup likely still holds true.

Of course, Prokennexusa has updated his Aide Kit so it may provide the 100% solution right now!


I think you'll be able to re-obtain root one way or the other! But you do have that finicky 8.9 model which seems a bit touchy software-wise :confused:

Good Luck!

---------- Post added at 10:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:51 AM ----------

Should I get the following errors?

Code:
failed to copy ..//etc. etc. // No such file or directory


This sounds to me like a path problem. I had that when I installed the 64bit version of the aid kit and it installed to KFFaide64/ (vice) KFFaide/ the batch file ran --and sort of worked, but I received similar errors to those you posted.
When I renamed the directory for the kit to match the batchfile commands corrrectly, it was very smooth, fast and worked well.

If you have the correct directory name, please check to see that you have the correct directory added to the path variable as Prokennusa explains in his OP.

Good Luck!

:cowboy:
 
Hi CheriePie,

I have root for KFTT (7") with the latest (7.3.1), but obtained it while applying the steps for Kinology Rom. Not sure that works for the 8.9 :( .

In reading all of the Kinology thread, also the CM10.1(Hashcode) unofficial KFTT Rom thread, and a bit of the other Kindle Dev threads, it appears to me that the very latest fixes --the so called "dot-one" fixes for this version are not significant changes. They seem to be minor bug fixes for the main updates. So for my 7.3.0, update 7.3.1 is a minor bug fix, and for your 8.9, I am guessing that update 8.3.1 vs. 8.3.0 is the same.

Sorry I can't point an item-by-item proof ;-(

One point that may be germane is: (that) when I upgraded from 7.2.3 to 7.3.0 I did (of course) lose root, and tried the KFFaide kit to restore it. At the time, that kit stalled in several attempts; but it did seem to pave the way for success using the "roots many androids" process. I am sure you've seen that Prokennexusa links to this in his Kindle HD Root thread as an alternative method, so my sense is that your comment about having that method as a viable backup likely still holds true.

Of course, Prokennexusa has updated his Aide Kit so it may provide the 100% solution right now!


I think you'll be able to re-obtain root one way or the other! But you do have that finicky 8.9 model which seems a bit touchy software-wise :confused:

Good Luck!

Hi Mark! Thanks for your reply. :) I took the plunge and did the update to 8.3.1 yesterday. All went well. I actually used the newest Root Many Android tool to re-root it, and then did the rest of the stuff like GoogleApps and OTA Updates via the KFFirstAide tool. Everything seemed to go quite well except for one thing. The fix I had for my Google Calendar syncing... well it no longer works. When I try to replace the system CalendarProvider.apk with the version I was using previously, it doesn't recognize it. So I'm back to square one with a non-syncing google calendar until I find another CalendarProvider.apk that works in this configuration. Though I find it very strange that the one that was working before isn't working now since I verified the calendar files and they weren't changed in the OTA update. Right now I'm trying to retrace my steps and see if there was any other step I performed along with replacing that file that would've made the difference but so far I've turned up null. It probably doesn't help that I've been up all night with it and haven't gotten any sleep! :eek:
 

markbc01

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Dec 5, 2011
449
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Pacific Grove, CA
Hi Mark! Thanks for your reply. :) I took the plunge and did the update to 8.3.1 yesterday. All went well.//cut// except for one thing. The fix I had for my Google Calendar syncing... well it no longer works. When I try to replace the system CalendarProvider.apk with the version I was using previously, it doesn't recognize it. So I'm back to square one with a non-syncing google calendar until I find another CalendarProvider.apk //cut// It probably doesn't help that I've been up all night with it and haven't gotten any sleep! :eek:

Hi and thanks to you! Good job in recovering root and all your systems. . .but Oh no!!!! Not the dreaded calendar issue?? . . . again!!! :eek:

Sigh! I know you have that complex multi-people /multi-event calendar thing and I know I could not replicate the process well enough to even begin to help. . . But didn't Prokennexusa have a fix as well? I thought you had already gone down one road to get a solution, but he also offered a solution as well! (yes? no?) It's "back there" many pages, and may be less than I thought, but it might be worth reviewing. Also, I am certain Prokennexusa will "catch up" to this post soon and have a helpful comment that may save the day too! (I hope!) :confused:

Also, no-sleep and computers/Kindles really is a bad combo! I think most of the times I have "soft bricked" my KFTT were when I was working on it (ok..playing/tweaking the KFTT) ...very late into the night, when the house is quiet, but the mind is also kind of quiet as well ;) . . .

Good Luck! (again :victory:)
 

Moleshome

Senior Member
Jan 2, 2007
52
1
Wokingham
This sounds to me like a path problem. I had that when I installed the 64bit version of the aid kit and it installed to KFFaide64/ (vice) KFFaide/ the batch file ran --and sort of worked, but I received similar errors to those you posted.
When I renamed the directory for the kit to match the batchfile commands corrrectly, it was very smooth, fast and worked well.

If you have the correct directory name, please check to see that you have the correct directory added to the path variable as Prokennusa explains in his OP.

Good Luck!

:cowboy:

The directory name and path are fine. I've successfully done a complete restore followed by an OTA to 8.3.1 and then rooted using KFFA. It was only when I tried to install Google apps that I ran into problems.

BTW, many thanks to Chris/Prokennexusa for a fantastic tool.
 
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BELASCO

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Nov 28, 2012
381
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H-Town, Texas
My KFTT is backed up, rooted, and set up pretty well the way I wanted, thanks largely to KFirstAide & the extraordinarily clever people on XDA and this thread in particular. Damn, I'm bored. :silly:

Now if I can just get my NSZ-GS7 to quit being a little, whiny, crash-prone b!tch...

Some new stuff in my album (link below).
 

Coderedpl

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So i thought i can do this late at night before going to bed so I can mess with it at work but for some reason, I couldn't get rid of the yellow triangle on MTP. I uninstalled everything related to adb and other drivers that might conflict.

Kindle was showing up fine in device manager but just couldn't fix MTP. When i tried pointing to USB driver folder i found in this thread didn't work either

I'll tackle this again later but not sure what's going on.

Windows 7 64bit with a Kindle Fire HD 7"
 

jhutch825

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Mar 7, 2013
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Marshall, MI
Is there a spot where I can download all of the boot recovery and sytem images? I am trying to use KFFA and my internet keeps dropping, and is hanging on the 800mb system file. And the download is not resuming. After I ran it the first time with my Factory cable, I am getting a red triangle on the device and is not able to boot. I am assuming it is because the system image is not complete.

What are the commands I use int he command prompt to flash the new files to the Kindle Fire HD 7"? Also, I believe the system was at 7.3.2 when the system went down. KFFA only allows recovery to 7.2.3.. WIll that cause an issue?

On a different connection/different computer I am getting bandwidth error and it isn't downloading anything at all. (Nevermind, I see the reason..) However, still looking for a way to manually download and flash the files, in case I cannot get KFFA to work
 
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point99trash2011

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Is there a spot where I can download all of the boot recovery and sytem images? I am trying to use KFFA and my internet keeps dropping, and is hanging on the 800mb system file. And the download is not resuming. After I ran it the first time with my Factory cable, I am getting a red triangle on the device and is not able to boot. I am assuming it is because the system image is not complete.

What are the commands I use int he command prompt to flash the new files to the Kindle Fire HD 7"? Also, I believe the system was at 7.3.2 when the system went down. KFFA only allows recovery to 7.2.3.. WIll that cause an issue?

On a different connection/different computer I am getting bandwidth error and it isn't downloading anything at all. (Nevermind, I see the reason..) However, still looking for a way to manually download and flash the files, in case I cannot get KFFA to work

I suffered from something similar when I restored, it currently does not matter, because the images wipe every time you run the app, or as it currently stands... I have been waiting for some free-time to dissect the code and clean it up.

Hoping RL will stop interfering with my coding... lol

Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk HD

---------- Post added at 05:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:03 PM ----------

This is getting extremely annoying, I cannot get MTP to install whatever I do ,just shows under other devices

Please let us at least know what operating system you are using, so we can best troubleshoot your issues...

Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk HD
 

Coderedpl

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Windows 7 64 bit

EDIT: Ok using a different computer now, got it rooted using a different method.
But now when i wanted to do the TWRP steps and everything else, i can't because there are bandwidth errors =(

EDIT2: For some reason it wasn't working on my laptop, must be left-over drivers or something. I was pretty sure I removed everything. Worked on my desktop. Did everything manually since i get bandwidth errors.
 
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Geckodudes

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Rooting problem

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.

NEW FLASH! WE CRACKED THE BOOTLOADER! WE FOUND A WAY TO BOOT THE ALL KINDLES INTO FASTBOOT WITHOUT THE FACTORY USB CABLE. THE CABLE IS ONLY NEEDED IF THE BOOTLOADER IS DAMAGED. DOES THIS MEAN WE NEVER NEED A FACTORY USB CALE? NO. PLEASE READ MORE......


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Help! I tried the preffered rooting method and it didn't install superuser and it left the kindle in the "unusual look" state. I can't get it back to normal. HELP! I also tried option 42!
 
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Help! I tried the preffered rooting method and it didn't install superuser and it left the kindle in the "unusual look" state. I can't get it back to normal. HELP! I also tried option 42!

I know it is a pain in the arse (most of us have gone through the same), but it REALLY is worth reading through all the pages in this thread. It doesn't have to be in one sitting, and it might be worth copying and pasting into a doc the stuff you think you'll need in the future. Failing that, try using the search thread option, just below the page numbers for this thread, at the top of your screen.

Anyway, you'd find a quite a few posts like this :) ...

There are two easy ways to solve a "Sluggish Kindle":

cd C:\KFFirstAide
adb shell su -c "rm /data/local.prop"
adb reboot

OR

Use ES File Explorer and navigate to the folder named data - find and delete local.prop.

Before I knew about these easy fixes, I used to run one of the other popular rooting methods found here at xda, as one of the commands used (presumably the same/similar to prokennexusa's advice above) fixed the slow to respond/flashing screen issue, when KFFA's autofix step for this issue didn't work for my kindle at the time.
 

BELASCO

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Type "Prokennexusa" as a search term, and you'll find a lot of solutions for bricks you haven't layed...yet. conversely, the search term "Belasco" unearths a treasure trove of whiny, self-important entries with the occasional inappropriate limerick.

Sent via NSZ-GS7 on Node 527
 

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    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
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    • 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.

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    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.
    9
    Follow Up - Feedback

    You guys rock!

    Sent from my KFHD7 using xda premium

    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.
    6
    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.
    5
    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
    5
    How to update kindle fire first aide

    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.

    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

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    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