[CUSTOM RECOVERY] TWRP Recovery

[sd_shadow]

On my Kindle fire with 5.1.1, I tried the TWRP Manager App from google play. When you download the twrp-2.8.7.0-otter.img and try to install, you get the following message:

"Ensure the partition listed below is the correct one for your device. I you do not verify this then you risk bricking. On some devices it is impossible to flash recovery while in Android. If flashing doesn't work for you then please flash recovery a different way.

/dev/block/platform/mmci-omap-hs.1/by-name/recovery"

Using my root file browser, I was able to find a similar file path:
/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/recovery

If the installer was updated with this corrected file path, would custom recovery be able to install properly?

twrp cannot be installed/flashed only booted

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[DB126]

On my Kindle fire with 5.1.1, I tried the TWRP Manager App from google play. When you download the twrp-2.8.7.0-otter.img and try to install, you get the following message:

"Ensure the partition listed below is the correct one for your device. I you do not verify this then you risk bricking. On some devices it is impossible to flash recovery while in Android. If flashing doesn't work for you then please flash recovery a different way.

/dev/block/platform/mmci-omap-hs.1/by-name/recovery"

Using my root file browser, I was able to find a similar file path:
/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/recovery

If the installer was updated with this corrected file path, would custom recovery be able to install properly?

twrp cannot be installed/flashed only booted

And only on devices with bootloader 5.0.1 or lower. TWRP is not an option on your 5.1.1 device - booted or otherwise.

 

[bbstucki]

And only on devices with bootloader 5.0.1 or lower. TWRP is not an option on your 5.1.1 device - booted or otherwise.

Thanks, is there a site that explains in greater detail why 5.1.1 bootloader can't be unlocked yet?

 

[DB126]

Thanks, is there a site that explains in greater detail why 5.1.1 bootloader can't be unlocked yet?

Pretty simple: Amazon doesn't want it to happen and no vulnerabilities have been found (to date) to get around the restrictions. There's a discussion thread here.

 

[sd_shadow]

Thanks, is there a site that explains in greater detail why 5.1.1 bootloader can't be unlocked yet?

in general Amazon bootloaders are locked.
5.0.X was unusual because it allowed booting of an unsigned recovery.img

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[qeaser]

Help me please...

Hello

I need a custom recovery for this device
See photos
Please help me

 

[qeaser]

Help me please...

 

[fmc000]

Why posting here?

 

[sd_shadow]

Hello

I need a custom recovery for this device
See photos
Please help me

it doesn't work like that

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[DB126]

Hello

I need a custom recovery for this device
See photos
Please help me

Help me please...

Why posting here?

it doesn't work like that

Not even the device represented in this forum...

 

[roboman1012]

USB Storage

Don't use USB storage, not working

Does this mean for the tablet overall or just that USB storage can't be used by TWRP?

 

[DB126]

Does this mean for the tablet overall or just that USB storage can't be used by TWRP?

Have no idea what the original quote is referring to. USB storage works fine on this device with FireOS and/or with any of the maintained custom roms. TWRP is an outlier for early devices that came with FireOS 5.0.1; irrelevant to everyone else.

That said, flashing anything on any device is not for the faint of heart and can lead to bad outcomes if not completed successfully. Why anyone would want to complicate the task and increase the risk of catastrophic failure by placing source on a SD card is beyond me.

 

[ipdev]

Why anyone would want to complicate the task and increase the risk of catastrophic failure by placing source on a SD card is beyond me.

I flash most roms from external sd. Regardless the device, twrp, or flashfire. It opens the option to completely wipe internal storage.
(I was surprised what I found left over from standard wipes.)

If sd card is not an option, I use the adb sideload option in twrp. (Lately even if sd card is an option.)

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[DB126]

I flash most roms from external sd. Regardless the device, twrp, or flashfire. It opens the option to completely wipe internal storage.
(I was surprised what I found left over from standard wipes.)

If sd card is not an option, I use the adb sideload option in twrp. (Lately even if sd card is an option.)

Thanks - reasonable given objective. Risks are obviously lower with twrp and especially with an unlocked bootloader. I would still exercise caution with FlashFire as the only fallback for a botched flash is a stock recovery sideload. As a general comment reading critical files off external storage adds a layer of complexity that is unnecessary for most flashes. Of course no hard rules - just go in with eyes open.

 

[alpenglow]

in general Amazon bootloaders are locked.
5.0.X was unusual because it allowed booting of an unsigned recovery.img

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I have a HD 10 5.0.1, tried using [fastboot boot twrp-fire.img], but it still restarted normally and didn't enter twrp recovery. There was no error appeared during excusing the commands. Any help appreciated.

 

[sd_shadow]

I have a HD 10 5.0.1, tried using [fastboot boot twrp-fire.img], but it still restarted normally and didn't enter twrp recovery. There was no error appeared during excusing the commands. Any help appreciated.

only works with 7in 2015 version

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[DB126]

I have a HD 10 5.0.1, tried using [fastboot boot twrp-fire.img], but it still restarted normally and didn't enter twrp recovery. There was no error appeared during excusing the commands. Any help appreciated.

only works with 7in 2015 version

Please use the proper forum for HD 8/10 inquires: http://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10

 

[ext23]

I'm on CM but without Gapps. For some reason Flashfire didn't flash the Gapps package properly when coming from Fire OS.

Installing Flashfire .apks doesn't work (just crashes back to home screen), and for some reason I can't boot this recovery via fastboot either.

How can I flash .zips or install Gapps?!

 

[DB126]

I'm on CM but without Gapps. For some reason Flashfire didn't flash the Gapps package properly when coming from Fire OS.

Installing Flashfire .apks doesn't work (just crashes back to home screen), and for some reason I can't boot this recovery via fastboot either.

How can I flash .zips or install Gapps?!

With exception to early devices with 5.0.x bootloaders you can't flash or boot a custom recovery on this device. FlashFire app is the only path. Verify root is enabled on CM 12.1 (under developer options) which is a prerequisite for FlashFire. Be sure to use the latest FlashFire build (here). If still no joy you will need to restore FireOS via stock recovery menu and start over.

Be sure to follow instructions in rom OP to avoid GAaps flash issues in the future. Best results are obtained with smaller GAaps packages like pico/nano/micro. Also the proper build for this device/rom (arm/5.1). Don't mess with FlashFire options; defaults are fine.

 

[ldeveraux]

I'm on CM but without Gapps. For some reason Flashfire didn't flash the Gapps package properly when coming from Fire OS.

Installing Flashfire .apks doesn't work (just crashes back to home screen), and for some reason I can't boot this recovery via fastboot either.

How can I flash .zips or install Gapps?!

Can you install Flashify?