If you have access to TWRP, you do not need any of the options below. just use TWRP to mount SD Card, and copy a rom (and if needed, TWRP compatible with the rom) to sd card, unmount sdcard, install compatible TWRP (if needed and reboot to new TWRP), wipe data, Install rom and gapps if needed (most custom roms need Gapps), wipe caches, reboot system.

xda-developers [fastboot] stock 6.2.1 fastboot mode without rooting or cables

xda-developers [GUIDE] Fastboot Mode

xda-developers Kindle Fire Factory Cable aka Fastboot cable

xda-developers [ROOT][WIP] root 6.2.1 / install TWRP / unbrick any ROM

xda-developers [UTILITY] Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility V1.1!

xda-developers Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 (4/5/13) [1st Gen Only!]

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[EMMC CORRUPTION FIX] HOW-TO Recover EMMC Bricked Kindle Fire 1st Gen [2013-08-20]

THIS IS FOR KINDLE FIRE 1ST GEN USERS WHO EXPERIENCED MMC CORRUPTION DUE TO UNFORESEEN CHANGES IN THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE 3.0 KERNEL.

which were running a CWM recovery built from the initial 3.0 kernel back in May 2012. That kernel was not patched for MMC_CAP_ERASE, and on our emmc chip it caused a wear levelling bug which basically made the device unusable. more here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1651413

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Roms

Installing custom rom

1. Reboot to TWRP recovery and see what version is installed, should be 2.7.0.0 or higher.

If you have older version you will need to up date.

Watch first 2 mins of video posted below to see how to reboot to TWRP.

2. Pick a rom, latest android version is KitKat/ 4.4 some KitKat roms are

Cm11, - CM11.0/SGT7, - SlimKat - PAC-man

They are all similar, features will very a little. I can't say which one will work best for you,

I'm currently using SlimKat. but Cm11 is a good rom to start with.

3. Download Rom and Gapps (Google Apps). Don't download 'OtterX' roms unless you follow

the Project OtterX instructions.

CM11: cm-11-20140609-SNAPSHOT-M7-otter.zip

KitKat Gapps: 20140105

4. Verify MD5 checksum for rom and gapps MD5 is posted on Rom/Gapps download pages.

see how to use checksum https://sites.google.com/site/sdshad...hash-checksums

5. Install rom and gapps in twrp recovery see how to install a rom on Kindle Fire

it's an older rom video, but steps are the same.

Install the Amazon app if you have purchased apps from Amazon.

RootJunky How to install Jelly Bean 4.2.2 AOSP on the Kindle Fire

RootJunky How to install CM10.1 Jelly Bean 4.2.2 on the Kindle Fire

KitKat/ CM11

xda-developers [ROM/KERNEL] OFFICIAL CM11.0 + 3.0.72 Kernel for Kindle Fire

-6th December 2013

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Custom Recovery

TWRP current

Older Recoveries (COTR/CWM)

TWRP

Official TWRP Downloads http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze

xda-developers [RECOVERY][otter] TWRP 2.7.1.0 touch recovery [2014-06-05]

Installing/Updating TWRP Options

TWRP with TWRP (.zip versions only)

( for .img version )

Fastboot.exe with Windows Command Prompt

Flashify

Goo Manager

Edited Kindle Fire Utility

TWRP Versions

twrp-2.7.0.1 (2014-03-10)

TWRP 2.6.3.x recovery (or better) is needed for CM11

TWRP 2.2.2.1 is need to restore original Kindle Fire Firmware

Windows Command Prompt Method for .img versions

Download

Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 (for Drivers only)

adb-fastboot.zip-Dev-Host -

twrp-2.6.3.1-otter.img more here http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze

Instructions

UnZip/(uncompress) Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9.zip

Open Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 Folder

Install Kindle Drivers by selecting install_drivers.bat and reboot pc

unzip (uncompress) fastboot.zip

Create a folder on c drive named adb so path is c:/adb

Move uncompressed adb files to adb folder (AdbWinUsbApi.dll, AdbWinApi.dll, adb.exe, fastboot.exe) and openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-otter.img

Open the CMD (start menu>All programs>accessories>command prompt), and enter the these commands.

change command prompt to adb folder

cd \adb

or two step

cd/
cd c:adb

Then with kindle running stock rom

install using command prompt commands

adb shell
su
idme bootmode 4002
reboot
# back in your PC shell
fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-otter.img

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ note: spacing

and use exact file name that you downloaded

if kindle is already in fastboot mode

skip

adb shell
su
idme bootmode 4002
reboot
# back in your PC shell

and just use

fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-otter.img

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Older Recoveries

[RECOVERY] Cannibal Open Touch v2.1 (latest update: 12/1/2012) (not for KitKat)

MD5 Sum: 724b954198dee78d1972115070f4ba5b

Mirrors: cotr.img Dev-Host -

[RECOVERY] Custom CWM-Based Touch Recovery 5.0.2.7 for Kindle Fire not ICS or JB safe pulled

Verify MD5:980f152121afd5dcd12b732669e21b09 before installing

Mirrors: http://ul.to/file/h2adcr6k/KINDLE-FIRE-UtterChaos-CWM5-touch-v01-FINAL-1_recovery.img

https://mega.co.nz/#!BJol2aTQ!ZSkPo7rjj26qyLsksm9EymxzqsZPswo96l1i1jbu-Mo

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Flashify Method

Quote:

Originally Posted by androvista

Extract the IMG file from the zip and put it on the sdcard. Download flashify (for root users) and use it to flash the IMG file

-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50118913&postcount=313

Flashify -DevHost mirror

twrp-2.6.3.1-otter.img more here http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze

TWRP Method (up/downgrade TWRP from current TWRP)

Flashable .zips Use your existing recovery to flash the update:

Install>wipe cache and dalvik>back>reboot

xda-developers Kindle Fire Flashable Recoveries TWRP/COTR

For kitkat/CM11 Only

zip-openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-otter.zip (sd_shadow) DevHost AFH Mega

twrp-2.7.0.1-otter.zip (mlkjuggalo) DevHost - -

zip-otter-twrp-2.6.3.1-selinux-recovery.zip- (sd_shadow) DevHost AFH Mega

zip-otter-twrp-2.6.3.0-selinux-recovery.zip-(Hashcode) DevHost - -

For Jellybean or ICS, Not for KitKat or Stock update.zip

zip-openrecovery-twrp-2.6.1.0-otter.zip-------------------(sd_shadow)--XDA--

Not For Kitkat/CM11

zip-otter-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.zip (sd_shadow) DevHost AFH Mega

zip-Cannibal-Open-Touch-Recovery-2.1.zip (sd_shadow) DevHost

Not For ICS-JB-KK

zip-UtterChaos-CWM5-touch-v01-FINAL-1-otter.zip (sd_shadow)---XDA----------DevHost-------------AFH--------------Mega

CannibalOpenTouch-v2.1_otter.img - AFH

GooManager Method

[RECOVERY] TWRP 2.6.3.0 touch recovery [2013-09-16]

The fastest and easiest way to install TWRP is to use the GooManager app:

Play Store Link

Direct Download

1) Install GooManager from the Play Store

2) Open GooManager and provide root permissions

3) Hit Menu (or the button with the 3 dots on your screen) and then Install OpenRecovery

Edited Kindle Fire Utility Method

Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 downloads latest TWRP available,

only the first time you run option 3.

any version over 2.2.2.1 is incompatible with the Kindle Fire Firmware update.zip

to restore original kindle Fire Software, TWRP needs to be downgraded.

to change twrp,

download openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-blaze.img (use if trying to restore stock Kindle)

or twrp-2.6.3.1-otter.img (use if going to install CM11 )

more here http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze

rename twrp.img

go to Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9/Recovery folder delete or move twrp.img, and copy new twrp.img to that location.

run KFU's run.bat install TWRP, may need to reboot a couple of times

reboot to TWRP>Install>update.zip>uncheck zip file signature verification?>swipe to confirm flash

twrp will not say it's done, but when you see the home and other options, it has completed, you can wipe or reboot

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If you want to install Latest TWRP version you can Delete

Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9/recovery folder and select option 3 again and

latest TWRP version will be downloaded

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Nandroid: A set of tools that will enable anyone who has root on their Android device to make FULL system backups, in case something goes wrong or you want to try out that new experimental ROM/theme. NANDroid will backup (and restore) /system, /data, /cache, and /boot partitions.

-http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_glossary

see

RootJunky How to make a Nandroid back up on the Kindle Fire

my nandroids

restore stock 6.3.2

download Kindle.fire.D01400.stock.TWRP.nandroid.system.6.3.2.rar

Verify that your download is complete with MD5/SHA-1 Hash Checksums

unzip with 7zip or other file compression utility

place 2013-10-01--09-26-51 folder in TWRP/Backups/0000000000000000/

reboot to TWRP restore backup

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Repair

RepairsUniverse Amazon Kindle Fire Take Apart Repair Guide

http://www.repairsuniverse.com/amazon-kindle-fire-take-apart-repair-guide.html

amazon 4400mAh DR-A013 Battery AMAZON Kindle Fire, D01400

amazon 4400 mAh 3.7V Battery

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Driver installing and errors

**if you have Win 8 see How to disable driver signature enforcement - Windows 8.1 & 8

Download Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 (4/5/13) [1st Gen Only!]

extract files, run install.drivers.bat

may also need

[HOW-TO] Amazon Kindle Fire Signed Driver for WinXP/Vista/7/8/8.1

also see [Q] KFU Windows 8 Driver Problem

Start>control panel>Hardware>device manager>

correct divers missing drivers

if it has a yellow triangle, in front of it drivers are missing

with correct drivers

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/sd_shadow/kindletwrpdriverswin7_zps7cbdbcf0.png)

If installing drivers with Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9 fails

try downloading this

Windows 7/64 bit drivers

Kindle Fire Drivers.rar androidfilehost

Kindle Fire.win7.Drivers.zip DevHost

unzip and copy to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Kindle Fire

then

Start>control panel>Hardware>device manager>

select Kindle> properties>uninstall driver

disconnect usb from kindle, reconnect kindle

select kindle again in device manager, update driver, browse my computer for driver software> select driver folder you downloaded and click next

KINDLE FIRE WINDOWS 8 DRIVER INSTALLATION

http://androidcowboy.com/2013/08/kindle-fire-windows-8-driver-installation/

1. Open the charm bar and go into Settings and at the bottom click on Change PC Settings.

2. Go to the General tab and at the very bottom click on ‘Restart now’ under the Advanced startup.

3. Choose the Troubleshoot option followed by Advanced options.

4. Choose Startup settings then on next screen click on ‘restart’.

Windows 8 will now reboot and you can go ahead and install the Kindle ADB drivers

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Window 8.1

see [Video] How to disable driver signature enforcement - Windows 8.1 & 8

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 will now reboot and you can go ahead and install the Kindle ADB drivers

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Mac Links for Kindle Fire

Kindle Fire + Mac Guide

KindleWater v3.0

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Original Kindle fire Boot logo

FireFireFire Bootloader

press power to see bootmenu

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/90c7lTrWfz8faknzKd6wbTILkVVsNXJUhYZtJMlOorqtATzoauvMmp5BelZwzgnCjXrnUHO1sitqgiFGcoiTijN4gq7-ThDUVWfklpmYwAONGcOHGnGiZOxSJq9Mmt0T1Ytd268

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OtterX Bootloader:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/O5R8GEHULOGsgApZsQ4qE_2aABukLbEG0m28hz0Dh5eaI4Agm5Hs8MYZ-XnBIJ13UYym0RiZAD0qrk-tmnF8rVJ3ltSxs-rAbD_eXAn5CCx_B61gofbraN7VhZpcGV13zf7WpDY

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https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/tfMs1pPCBLrPbmzD6EsKHf_0pGi1rrGjXi_jKUYViDxJrZn728mU2cZMDPGl4QCi_4Uk7D7uoKlQCpZbsEftxMflhsQ5EsPlFq5qwuXvTvCE7H6FcBVtQ6-U2w_iPINy7Ix0Ct4

device check from Recovery

adb shell "cat /proc/cmdline"

export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH

$ su

# cat /proc/cmdline

console=ttyO2,115200n8 mem=463M@0x80000000 init=/init vram=5M omapfb.vram=0:5M

cat /proc/cmdline
console=ttyO2,115200n8 mem=463M@0x80000000 init=/init vram=5M omapfb.vram=0:5M

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ID Kindle Fire by Serial Number

Or look at the serial number - Settings > More > Device.

D01E------Kindle Fire 1st Gen

D026------Kindle Fire 2nd Gen

D025------Kindle Fire HD 7" 16GB

D059------Kindle Fire HD 7" 32GB

B0C9------Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 16GB

B0CA------Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 32GB

B0CB------Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G LTE 32GB

B0CC------Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G LTE 64GB

originally posted here

ID Kindle Fire by Serial Number http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx1D7SY3BVSESG&cdThread=TxYVIT9ES833EG

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Project OtterX: If a Kindle was a Nexus…

You Tube [How To] convert to OtterX ROM/TWRP/Bootloader [ROM 2014-05-08]

New bootloader: otterx-u-boot_v2.05.bin

was posted 29th May 2014, 11:24 AM page 30/ post 299

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hashcode View Post

The v2.04 otterx partitions are smaller:

system = 512MB)

cache = 265MB

Vs the newer larger partitions in v2.05:

system = 768MB

cache = 512MB

The idea was to protect from future required wipes do to low system/cache space.

The bootloader doesn't need to support f2fs only recovery and the ROM/kernel.

[How-To] Revert from OtterX Project to Stock Kindle Fire Rom

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