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How to Install CyanogenMod on the Amazon Kindle

Fire HD 7 (2012) ("tate")
From CyanogenMod

This guide will walk you through the process of taking the Kindle Fire HD 7 (2012) from stock to having a
custom recovery image and the ability to flash the latest version of CyanogenMod.

Note: DISCLAIMER
Modifying or replacing your device's software may void your device's warranty, lead to data
loss, hair loss, financial loss, privacy loss, security breaches, or other damage, and therefore
must be done entirely at your own risk. No one affiliated with the CyanogenMod project is
responsible for your actions. Good luck.

Contents
1 Important Notes
2 One-Time Install of Amazon 2nd-Bootloader Exploit
3 Installing CyanogenMod from recovery

Important Notes
Note:
The 2012 release Kindle Fire HD 7" has a locked bootloader. You must install a 2nd-bootloader
for custom recovery support.

WARNING:
Be sure you have a 2012 "Tate" device and not the 2013 Kindle Fire HD 7" "Soho" device.
The 2013 model does NOT have a camera. And it currently has no exploit for loading a custom
recovery. Using the Tate exploit files on a Soho device will end with an unrecoverable brick.

One-Time Install of Amazon 2nd-Bootloader Exploit

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THIS IS A ONE TIME INSTALLATION TO ENABLE CUSTOM RECOVERY / ROMS

These instructions are for the Kindle Fire 2nd Ed.(otter2) / Kindle Fire HD 7" (2012)(tate) and Kindle
Fire HD 8.9" (jem) devices only!
Step 1: Test your fastboot driver installation by doing the following:
(For Kindle Fire 2nd Ed. and Kindle Fire HD 7" (2012) a fastboot cable is needed for this procedure. This cable
is a special USB cable with a powered pin that normal USB cables do not have. For the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" it
is not required.)
1. Power down your device if necessary
2. Type the following command into a cmd/terminal window on your PC:
fastboot -i 0x1949 getvar product

3. Should return with: < waiting for device >

4. If you need to, connect your fastboot cable to the Kindle at this time
5. Reboot the device
6. It *SHOULD* show a Fastboot screen and your terminal window should show something like:
product: tate-XXX-XX

If you have any problems with these initial steps try downloading Amazon's USB drivers for the Kindles and
then repeat the above till you see the desired response.
Step 2: Download the files you will need to install 2nd-bootloader & TWRP recovery:

1. An older bootloader with an unlock exploit (this is specific to your device):

kfhd7-u-boot-prod-7.2.3.bin (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347819901)
md5sum bb029673d8f186db4dff6d38f4aa28cf
VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DOUBLE CHECK THE MD5SUM ON THIS FILE. IF ITS
CORRUPTED AND YOU APPLY WITH FASTBOOT, YOUR DEVICE IS A BRICK.
2. TWRP Recovery:
kfhd7-twrp-2.8.7.0-recovery.img (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347764441)
md5sum e5b9726244f143c21fe4e8365634624e
3. Freedom Boot.img:
kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.6.img (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347764439)
md5sum 1628fc4750d0d49cbce41ab616a9d732

Step 3: Use fastboot to apply exploit files and reboot into recovery With the device powered off: connect
your FASTBOOT USB cable(if needed) to the Kindle which should cause it to power on and enter
"FASTBOOT" mode. Issue the following commands into your command/terminal window on your PC 1 at a
time. (if you don't need a fastboot cable then power on the device after entering the 1st command below)
1. fastboot -i 0x1949 flash bootloader kfhd7-u-boot-prod-7.2.3.bin
2. fastboot -i 0x1949 flash recovery kfhd7-twrp-2.8.7.0-recovery.img
3. fastboot -i 0x1949 flash boot kfhd7-freedom-boot-7.4.6.img
4. (if using a fastboot USB cable swap to a normal USB cable before entering the next command)
5. fastboot -i 0x1949 oem recovery

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If all has gone well, then your device should now be in recovery. (No need to do step #4 below in the installation
process)

Installing CyanogenMod from recovery

1. Make sure your computer has working adb.
2. Download the CyanogenMod build package for your device (http://download.cyanogenmod.org
/?device=tate) that you'd like to install to your computer.
Optional: Download 3rd party applications packages, like Google Apps which are necessary to
download apps from Google Play.
3. Place the CyanogenMod .zip package, as well as any optional .zip packages, on the root of /sdcard:
Using adb: adb push filename.zip /sdcard/
Note: You can copy the .zip packages to your device using any method you are familiar with. The
adb method is used here because it is universal across all devices and works in both Android and
recovery mode. If you are in recovery mode, you may need to ensure /sdcard (sometimes called
Internal Storage) is mounted by checking its status in the Mounts menu. If you have booted
regularly, USB debugging must be enabled.
4. If you are not already in recovery, boot to recovery mode now.
During 1st bootloader splash screen (yellow Kindle logo), press Volume Up (button closer to
camera) and continue holding for 2 more seconds after the new blue Kindle logo shows.
5. In Team Win Recovery Project, select menu choices by tapping on the appropriately labelled button.
6. Optional (Recommended): Select the Backup button to create a backup.
7. Select Wipe and then Factory Reset.
8. Select Install (if you're running CyanogenMod Recovery this is Apply Update).
9. Navigate to /sdcard and select the CyanogenMod .zip package.
10. Follow the on-screen notices to install the package.
11. Optional: Install any additional packages you wish using the same method (if you are installing multiple
packages, install CyanogenMod first and then install any subsequent packages on top of it).
12. Once installation has finished, return to the main menu and select Reboot, then System. The device will
now boot into CyanogenMod.

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