[Guide] How to install CyanogenMod 7 on Amazon Kindle Fire

The CyanogenMod 7 has been ported for Amazon Kindle Fire and the files are now available on XDA Developers Forum. If you own a Kindle Fire and are interested in installing the CyanogenMod a step by step guide follows:

DISCLAIMER - Please note that the process of installing custom mods on your device are recommended only to advanced users. This website or the developers of this mod are not responsible for the loss of data or improper operation of damage that may occur from attempting to modify your device. Proceed at your own risk.

NOTE - This mod is an early unstable build. It is recommended that you wait for a more stable release and extensive testing if you are a novice user. The mod has currently only been tested for Kindle Fire software version 6.0 and 6.1

NOTE - There is no way to revert your device back to the stock firmware after installing this mod. You will loose access to the Amazon service integration and void your warranty.

If you are aware of the risks and still want to install the mod, the step by step guide to install CyanogenMod on your Kindle Fire.

1. Root your Kindle Fire.
   
   
2. Download CyanogenMod 7 and place it in your SD card.
• /sdcard/update.zip
  
3. Download ClockworkMod Recovery and place the file in your SD card.
• /sdcard/updaterecovery.img
  
4. Download log and Download last_log
• Place files in /cache/recovery with the following commands:
  adb shell
  cd cache
  mkdir recovery
  cd /
  cp /sdcard/log /cache/recovery/
  cp /sdcard/last_log /cache/recovery/
• Also place the files in /sdcard
  
5. To flash ClockworkMod Recovery, type:
   
     adb shell
     cd cache
     mkdir recovery
     cd /
     cp /sdcard/log /cache/recovery/
     cp /sdcard/last_log /cache/recovery/
   
6. To Reboot into recovery type:
     idme bootmode 0x5001
• When you see 'bootmode has written' type 'reboot'.
• Your Kindle will now reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM)
  
  
7. Press the Power button on your Kindle Fire so it can install update.zip from your SD card.
• /system, /data and /cache will be automatically wiped
• CWM has been modified to work with Kindle's lack of buttons.
• If scrolling is required just simly press the button it will "mimic you pressing yes".
  
8. Download the stock recovery.
   
9. Reflash stock recovery using the following commands.
   
     adb shell
     mount sdcard
     exit
   
   Enter the path you have stored the stockrecovery.img file in the following command next
   
     adb push < full path of file> /sbin/
   
   Next Type:
   
     dd if=/sbin/stockrecovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/mmci-omap-hs.1/by-name/recovery
   
   Next
   
     adb reboot

If you have followed the steps correctly your device will successfully reboot into CyanogenMod 7. For any questions or issues you have address them here.