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Kindle Fire HD 7" - Power and volume buttons on the sides, Front-facing HD camera

Model #:
Serial #
D025------Kindle Fire HD 7" 16GB
D059------Kindle Fire HD 7" 32GB
Codename: Tate
Software: Amazon:7.5.1 - Based on Android OS 4.0.3

 

[KLit75]

Glad you're here to help. Like 6 weeks ago I attempted to return to stock. It was my understanding that I needed to downgrade twrp to flash the image (which I did easily . In the other thread it specified to wipe system first (REALLY wish I had thought that one through). Now I can't push ANYTHING to the SD card. No adb, no USB mtp.
I've tried updating drivers on 3 different computers, (windows 7, Windows 10, and yosemite) Tried unbreakable tool and kfhd restore tool.
All I can do is manually boot to twrp.
I realize there's probably more details needed but I'm strapped for time (on break) I was just ? to see your thread.
Any attempts to help will be profoundly appreciated! Thanks.

 

[sd_shadow]

Glad you're here to help. Like 6 weeks ago I attempted to return to stock. It was my understanding that I needed to downgrade twrp to flash the image (which I did easily . In the other thread it specified to wipe system first (REALLY wish I had thought that one through). Now I can't push ANYTHING to the SD card. No adb, no USB mtp.
I've tried updating drivers on 3 different computers, (windows 7, Windows 10, and yosemite) Tried unbreakable tool and kfhd restore tool.
All I can do is manually boot to twrp.
I realize there's probably more details needed but I'm strapped for time (on break) I was just to see your thread.
Any attempts to help will be profoundly appreciated! Thanks.

Can you still get to twrp?

 

[KLit75]

Can you still get to twrp?

Yes. That's all I can do. Not home but believe I'm running v 2.7.0.0

---------- Post added at 12:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:40 PM ----------

I've had time to think about it and I doubt hashcode would make a mistake like telling people to wipe system. And if he were mistaken there would be a LOT of people in my situation. So I believe what sets me apart is that my recovery is too old. The right drivers aren't present and I can't use adb as a result.
I CAN get this into Factbook both with a factory cable and with a regular one (the latter only works on Mac it seems). However, on Windows the restore tools both say Fastboot is not recognized command. I believe I tried flashing the updated twrp with Fastboot on mac but for some reason it didn't work.

 

[sd_shadow]

Yes. That's all I can do. Not home but believe I'm running v 2.7.0.0

---------- Post added at 12:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:40 PM ----------

I've had time to think about it and I doubt hashcode would make a mistake like telling people to wipe system. And if he were mistaken there would be a LOT of people in my situation.

Wiping system is necessary to install a new system stock or custom

So I believe what sets me apart is that my recovery is too old.

possibly do you know the full file name of current recovery?

The right drivers aren't present and I can't use adb as a result.

What error(s) are you getting?

I CAN get this into Factbook both with a factory cable and with a regular one (the latter only works on Mac it seems). However, on Windows the restore tools both say Fastboot is not recognized command. I believe I tried flashing the updated twrp with Fastboot on mac but for some reason it didn't work.

"Fastboot is not recognized command." is a window issue not Kindle issue

 

[KLit75]

Good info. Unfortunately I'm at work. But hopefully to nite I'll get what you're asking for. Really appreciate the help!

 

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@sd_shadow

The current recovery is TWRP v2.7.0.0
I provided all the info I can think of at the moment. It's been about a month since I tried anything so my memory is a bit fuzzy. If you need anything specific please let me know. Bascially all I want to do is push any rom (custom or stock to this). I have the second bootloader and twrp working. I think MAYBE a newer version of TWRP may solve the driver issue. But I know I tried flashing twrp through fastboot and it din't work. I believe it just hung with no error listed.

Thought I might be on to something. I went into device manager and noticed the option to install legacy drivers. Both android and kindle show up so I got excited but it was short llived... Both attempts yielded they got installed but may not work. Sure enough they didn't. ��
Updated when in twrp over USB I can see kindle and now 3 android composite add interface. But they have a yellow triangle on them.
If I try to connect over add it says list of attached devices but show nothing. I tried mounting system but that does nothing
Clicking on Android in device manager I get this device cannot starts code 10

 

[KLit75]

I spent a few hours trying different things and this seems to be my best bet (or at least the next thing I try). Can't do it tonight though because the windows pc I have is running adb 15 second installer and I don't have everything I need to complete it. If you or anyone else knows an easier way please share. Otherwise I'll setup sdk tools when I have a chance. Hopefully some time tomorrow. I'd prefer to do it on my mac because this pc isnt the best and really slowed me down tonight.




http://www.jayceooi.com/how-to-install-kindle-fire-adb-usb-driver/

 

[sd_shadow]

I spent a few hours trying different things and this seems to be my best bet (or at least the next thing I try). Can't do it tonight though because the windows pc I have is running adb 15 second installer and I don't have everything I need to complete it. If you or anyone else knows an easier way please share. Otherwise I'll setup sdk tools when I have a chance. Hopefully some time tomorrow. I'd prefer to do it on my mac because this pc isnt the best and really slowed me down tonight.
http://www.jayceooi.com/how-to-install-kindle-fire-adb-usb-driver/

You have used the preferred driver from here Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip
What is your windows version?

Twrp should connect to the Mac, without issue, using mount usb or mtp.

 

[KLit75]

You have used the preferred driver from here Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip
What is your windows version?

Twrp should connect to the Mac, without issue, using mount usb or mtp.

Windows 10

I have NOOO idea how but I connected with mac. I swear to you I've tried connecting over adb before(MTP still didn't work btw). But I ran some basic commands with twrp mounted to SYSTEM, ran "adb devices" and it shows up. (I had tried SEVERAL variations of this before tonight)
Except instead of saying tate like it used to it had a string of letters/numbers then just said "recovery". Might be what it said before when in TWRP. I used to mostly use MTP when transferring files.

I was able to push the only amazon stockish files I could get 7.41 rooted+su from Hashcode. I also pushed updated TWRP and open apps for CM 12.1. Unfortunately adb push hung on that last one and then adb was gone. Couldn't connect. I bit the bullet and just flashed amazon and it worked. Just did this like 5 minutes ago so haven't tested root, recovery or anything else. I was intending on buying a kids case for this and letting my toddler son use it. We have prime and a lot of books i can access. So I might stay here but would like to get a newer version. Is there an easy way to get a later version of stock? I hate to give up root but he definitely doesn't need it and I've acquired several newer faster devices since I bought this a few years back.
Thanks a lot btw! I had sort of given up on this then I saw your thread. Just having someone to answer questions was enough to keep trying.

 

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Windows 10

I have NOOO idea how but I connected with mac. I swear to you I've tried connecting over adb before(MTP still didn't work btw). But I ran some basic commands with twrp mounted to SYSTEM, ran "adb devices" and it shows up. (I had tried SEVERAL variations of this before tonight)
Except instead of saying tate like it used to it had a string of letters/numbers then just said "recovery". Might be what it said before when in TWRP. I used to mostly use MTP when transferring files.

I was able to push the only amazon stockish files I could get 7.41 rooted+su from Hashcode. I also pushed updated TWRP and open apps for CM 12.1. Unfortunately adb push hung on that last one and then adb was gone. Couldn't connect. I bit the bullet and just flashed amazon and it worked. Just did this like 5 minutes ago so haven't tested root, recovery or anything else. I was intending on buying a kids case for this and letting my toddler son use it. We have prime and a lot of books i can access. So I might stay here but would like to get a newer version. Is there an easy way to get a later version of stock? I hate to give up root but he definitely doesn't need it and I've acquired several newer faster devices since I bought this a few years back.
Thanks a lot btw! I had sort of given up on this then I saw your thread. Just having someone to answer questions was enough to keep trying.

With Win 8, 8.1 & 10, Disabling Driver Signature Enforcement is likely needed.

For those with Windows 8.1 or 10
Watch [Video] How to disable driver signature enforcement - Windows 8.1 & 8
or How to Disable Driver Signature Verification on 64-Bit Windows 8.1 or 10 (So That You Can Install Unsigned Drivers)
and try

1. Open the charm bar and go into Settings and at the bottom click on Change PC Settings.
2. Go to the update and Recovery on left then Recovery
3. Advanced Startup > restart now
4. Choose the Troubleshoot option followed by Advanced options.
5. Choose Startup settings then on next screen click on ‘restart’.
6. Select option
7. Disable driver signature enforcement

Windows 8.1 will now reboot and you can go ahead and use the Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip

more here https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/disabling-driver-signature-on-windows-8/all​

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[KLit75]

I signed up for free time and so far the only difference I see between 7.41 and a newer version would be inability to download prime titles. Of course this is my only amazon product running stock so I have nothing to compare it to. It's strange that the newest version on Hashcode's thread disappeared but older versions are still available. Usually it's the opposite.

 

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I signed up for free time and so far the only difference I see between 7.41 and a newer version would be inability to download prime titles. Of course this is my only amazon product running stock so I have nothing to compare it to. It's strange that the newest version on Hashcode's thread disappeared but older versions are still available. Usually it's the opposite.

Download Information for OS 7.4.3:
http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/tate/kfh...n-os-7.4.3.zip
md5sum: 45e687e8e85975348f81f5cbfc8358ac

The reason file is gone is the goo.im site is gone, I will look for a different source

 

[sd_shadow]

found it on @Tomsgt 's site
kfhd7-amazon-os-7.4.3.zip
http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Kindle Fire HD 7in

 

[KLit75]

found it on @Tomsgt 's site
kfhd7-amazon-os-7.4.3.zip
http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Kindle Fire HD 7in

Thanks. Think I did stumble upon that when I first thought about return to stock. But I'm not sure...
That page shows stock. I think the version I have, 7.4.1, is a modded version of stock. I also see recovery. Zip which is what I need to go full stock. But I don't know if flashing that in twrp will get me to stock.
After struggling just to push a file I don't want to take any chances. If there's a clear way of doing it I'm all in. I think this device will be eligible for the OS 5 update so that'd be my motivation to sacrifice root.
A little off topic--free time is pretty cool if you have prime but adding locally stored videos is a hassle (haven't been able to do it) I'm sure amazon did this deliberately but there must be a workaround.
I was able to download prime videos. Unlike on my android phone, they need to be added to the library first.

 

[FBis251]

Can anyone recommend a fastboot recovery cable for a 2012 kindle fire HD 7 (tate)?

 

[sd_shadow]

Can anyone recommend a fastboot recovery cable for a 2012 kindle fire HD 7 (tate)?

Several links in my
What is a Fastboot Cable and Low Battery Options
written for Motorola Devices, but same cable.

 

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I have added a
What is a Fastboot Cable? post to my Fire Index: Which Amazon (Kindle) Fire Do I have?