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I've managed to get the Incredible to install fine under Windows 7, but the ADB wont' install for me under Windows XP. Has anyone else had this issue, or am I just that unlucky today?
A fix
Hey I managed to get it working here is how:
Go to the location of your ADB USB driver which you can find in your_sdk_path\usb_driver. (ex. C:\Program Files\android-sdk-windows\usb_driver)
Open up: android_winusb.inf.
Now if your on a 32 bit install of XP scroll down to the section labled [Google.NTx86], if you're on a 64-bit system scroll down to the [Google.NTamd64] section. In that that section paste in:
; HTC Incredible
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C9E&MI_01
;
Now save the file.
Now if you plugin in the device and select that directory to install the USB driver from to install it should work. Finally go to your_sdk_path\tools. (ex. C:\Program Files\android-sdk-windows\tools) and run adb kill-server, and then adb start-server. When the server has started run adb devices and your incredible should show up.
thanks man, just had the same prob and came across your thread. worked perfectly
SLOVED
adb usb help!
I have the Mytouch 4G and i want to root it but im having a problem getting the adb driver to install in my system i'm running Windows 7 64x. when i open my comandprompt and type "adb devices" it SAYS "LISTED DEVICES" but no numbers iv uninstalled the drivers like discribed by theunlocker.com and reinstalled them and nothing changes. i look at what gets installed and the adb driver never gets sucsfuly installed.
[HOW TO] Get ADB to recognize your myTouch 4G
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11-08-2010 01:56 PM
Rather than reinvent the wheel, just going to "borrow" zapote21's excellent guide for setting up ADB, this time for the myTouch4G (if you're weird like me and immediately swapped out SDcards or just prefer not running exe files):
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I am going to assume that you have the SDK installed and that you have a clue as to what I am about to say...
If you dont understand this language, then you probably dont need to be trying to use ADB... lol
Go to the "usb_driver" folder in your SDK and find the *.inf file...
Use notepad++ to edit that file and add the following lines to the "[Google.NTx86]" and the "[Google.NTamd64]" sections:
;T-Mobile myTouch4G
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C96
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C96&MI_01
;
Save the file, reinstall drivers, and done...
IF YOUR SDK DOES NOT HaVE A usb_driver folder you can find it here
http://download1164.mediafire.com/d69p3q3k6wzg/wzdjcmowziw/usb_driver.rar
These are my notes and guide for rooting the Kindle with 6.2.1 firmware. If I left something out, or something is not working, please leave a comment and I'll try to update.
Credit goes to JCase for the root. Please consider making a donation to him here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.andirc.jcasedonate
Original procedure is here:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...on-kindle-regardless-of-its-software-version/
ADB INSTALL AND TEST - Method 1 (skip to the ROOT INSTALL section if you already have a working ADB)
NOTE: ADB = Android Debug Bridge. It is a command line interface to the android device. A working ADB is required before you can root your Kindle. ADB is installed on a PC and accesses the Kindle via USB cable.
Install Java SE Development Kit 7 on PC
The Android SDK Manager requires Java SDK
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-7u1-download-513651.html
Install Android SDK Manager on PC
The Android SDK has the drivers and ADB needed to perform the root procedure
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Uncheck Android 4.0
Check 2.33
Ensure Google USB Driver is checked
Install to c:\android to make typing easier later on
NOTE: The install can take a long time!
Manually update files so drivers will properly install
Open c:\users\your account name\.android\adb_usb.ini (or c:\documents and settings... if you have XP) and add the following
Code:
0x1949
Open c:\android\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf and make additions as shown:
Code:
[Google.NTx86]
;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01
....
[Google.NTamd64]
;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01
Install drivers
Find the Kindle device in device manager and update drivers. Point to the location with android_winusb .inf
Verify ADB works
Open a command prompt
CD to c:\android\platform-tools
Code:
adb kill-server
adb devices
If it's working, ADB will return a large number, like this:
Code:
312342134231342 device
ADB INSTALL AND TEST - Method 2
NOTE: I have not tried this, but Vashypooh's app can apparently handle the driver install, and run ADB without installing the above software. If all of this works, then his app would be the best way IMO.
NOTE 2: I've seen a lot of comments suggesting the driver install in Vashypooh's app doesn't work at this point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
ROOT INSTALL - Method 1
Install JCase's kindleroot_androidpolice.apk
JCase's app gives ADB root access. Once this is done, you still need to install the superuser app
Download kindleroot_androidpolice.apk to PC
http://www.multiupload.com/VNZ6Y41EQF
Ensure the Kindle is connected via USB, and copy file to Kindle sdcard
Using ES File Explorer on Kindle, navigate to the kindleroot_androidpolice.apk and launch
Follow prompts and click root
Install superuser app
Download superuser-2 to PC
http://www.multiupload.com/M2CX14W7Y0
Unzip to c:\download\sufiles
Use ADB to install SU app
Code:
adb root
adb remount
adb push c:\download\sufiles\su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb install c:\download\sufiles\Superuser.apk
adb reboot
ROOT INSTALL - Method 2
NOTE: I have not tried this, but Vashypooh's app can apparently handle the root process.
BurritoRoot (Temporary)
Install Permanent Root with Superuser
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
A+ instructions, wish I could write my own that good lol.
jcase said:
A+ instructions, wish I could write my own that good lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks to you for the root. I hope the guide will help those trying to root!
Thanks for the clear and easy steps.
Great guide Ectoplasmic!
One thing I would add though, in step 5 "Verify ADB Works", before you use the "adb devices" command, you need to type "adb kill-server". If you don't type in "adb kill-server" first, the device won't show up when you use the "adb devices" command. Or at least it didn't for me.
Otherwise, everything worked FLAWLESSLY. I verified I was rooted using Root Checker. Thank you!
zopzop25 said:
Great guide Ectoplasmic!
One thing I would add though, in step 5 "Verify ADB Works", before you use the "adb devices" command, you need to type "adb kill-server". If you don't type in "adb kill-server" first, the device won't show up when you use the "adb devices" command. Or at least it didn't for me.
Otherwise, everything worked FLAWLESSLY. I verified I was rooted using Root Checker. Thank you!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, I added this to the guide.
Hi I use JCase method to root my 6.2.1 KF, then I need to unroot it so my kids can still enjoy the prime video, but I cannot. I try rootkeeper but failed. I also try the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk" and click the unroot button, but it still cannot unroot. Pls help!
Get help in irc from jcase and vashypool theyll probably be able to help u
tkcctkcc said:
Hi I use JCase method to root my 6.2.1 KF, then I need to unroot it so my kids can still enjoy the prime video, but I cannot. I try rootkeeper but failed. I also try the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk" and click the unroot button, but it still cannot unroot. Pls help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unroot in my app (BurritoRoot) does not remove su, it just turns off adb root (which is what my app turns on) sorry for the confusion.
Will add in the future when I release burritomod
Here's the equivalent instructions for Mac
I am pretty new myself, but I'm happy to share what I've come up with so far. I am on a Mac OS X 10.6.8
Download the Android SDK for Mac (dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r16-macosx.zip), the easiest place to put it is at the top of your user directory, from the browser download window chose your username from places on the left side, then name the zip "Android"
Next from Finder, navigate to the place where you downloaded the SDK, and double-click on it which should unzip it and create a folder of the same name e.g "Android". Open that and inside it will be a folder "tools", and inside that there will be a file "android". Double-click that to run it and the "Android SDK Manager" program window will pop up, you will also see a Terminal window in the background, don't worry about that. Uncheck all the boxes, then check "Android SDK Platform-tools" which should be the third from the top, and click install. This gets you the actual "dab" program.
Once adb is setup, to get it to recognize your kindle fire on your mac, you may need to make an entry in a config file if you haven't already.
Start Terminal Applications > Utilities > Terminal or if you are used to using spotlight, simply type in "Terminal". (here's an intro to using Terminal guides.macrumors.com/Terminal) and navigate to the directory where you have adb, e.g. if you placed it at the top of your user directory that would be
Code:
cd Android
or if you left it in the default downloads directory it would be
Code:
cd Downloads/android-sdk-macosx/
then enter the following commands
Code:
mkdir ~/.android
You may get the following error
Code:
mkdir: /Users/<username>/.android: File exists
If so, that is fine, continue to the next step
Code:
touch ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
open -e ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
TextEdit will open with that file open, you should have an entry in it on a single line that says
Code:
0x1949
if not, copy that in, then save and close it, then
Code:
./adb kill-server
Connect your kindle to the mac if it isn't already, then
Code:
./adb devices
You should see a message like
Code:
List of devices attached
2ED6000600000001 device
On your kindle, make sure you have a file navigation app, the example above ES FileExplorer is excellent and is the one I use from Amazon app store
Download Burrito Root from Android Police ( androidpolice.com/2011/12/23/exclusive-how-to-easily-root-the-amazon-kindle-regardless-of-its-software-version/)
Also download the Superuser.zip from the same page (multiupload.com/ONH28CB1GU) and unzip, then make sure you move the contents "su" and "Superuser.apk" into the same directory as adb
Through Finder copy the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk" file you downloaded earlier to your kindle, some place like "download" so you can find it easily later
Now on the Kindle, tap disconnect on your KIndle so you can get back to the apps screen, launch the file explorer you installed earlier, navigate to folder you copied it to, e.g. "download" then install the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk", open it, and go through the steps to launch click "Root"
Back on the Mac, in the terminal window where you had adb going, enter the commands
Code:
./adb root
./adb remount
./adb push su /system/xbin/su
./adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
./adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
./adb install Superuser.apk
./adb reboot
You should be rooted now, then you can follow the other instructions out there for getting Android market, etc working
TIP
here's a tip if you don't want to have to type in the period and slash ahead of adb every time. from your terminal window enter the
Code:
cd ~
touch .profile
open -e .profile
That will open text editor, and paste in the following line,
Code:
PATH=${PATH}:/Users/<username>/<sdk-directory>/platform-tools
replacing both our user name and the path to where you have sdk e.g. in my case
Code:
PATH=${PATH}:/Users/kbiz/Android/platform-tools
Then close the terminal window and reopen a new one and you should be good to go, now you'll only need to type in "adb".
Let me know if I missed something, trying to give back since this forum has been super helpful.
---------- Post added at 01:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:58 AM ----------
tkcctkcc said:
Hi I use JCase method to root my 6.2.1 KF, then I need to unroot it so my kids can still enjoy the prime video, but I cannot. I try rootkeeper but failed. I also try the "kindleroot_androidpolice.apk" and click the unroot button, but it still cannot unroot. Pls help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OTA Rootkeeper should work but since its not, try this (courtesy rootkindlefire.com/kindle-fire-unroot/how-to-unroot-kindle-fire/)
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm /system/xbin/su
reboot
after your Kindle restarts you won't have root and Amazon Video should work just fine.
Hello,
I have successfully rooted my device with the above instructions. While installing the Android market I was abusing of my root privileges and I've successfully "burned" my device. That is, the Kindle won't start up anymore (it stays forever in the initial phase showing the kindleFire logo).
I don't know where else to turn for help so I'm writing about this here. If anyone has hints of how I could recover my kindle from the void, please let me know
Cheers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356257
Yesssssssssss
Yesssssssssssssssssss. So nice to have root again. My Titanium Backup and SUFBS works again
I had ADB and SDK working when I had my Glacier, but since I have gotten my SGS2, and my Kindle, Android SDK Manager will not open... It just opens a command prompt, and then closes.. I have reinstalled both the SDK Manager and the Java Kit... Any ideas?
EDIT:
I must have messed with something in my system settings somewhere to corrupt a bunch of stuff... I did a system restore to the 18th of December, reinstalled, and everything works perfect now... Oh well! Haha
Hey, I used a combo of the link JCase gave me when I had questions, this guide, and the links off the rootzwiki guide and managed to get it first try. It was actually easier than I thought it was going to be. I've never rooted anything before, I didn't even have ADB or the SDK until tonight. The process (while using both guides and video tut) went smoothly without a hitch. I just finished installing the Android Market but have to wait til morning to access it, as I have no WiFi at home, and its too late for me to be driving to a hotspot. Thank you very much. You(JCase) and your comrades who put this all together f**king rule.
a really clear and easy guide ! - congratulations - you shoud try to let it pin on top !
Ectoplasmic said:
NOTE 2: I've seen a lot of comments suggesting the driver install in Vashypooh's app doesn't work at this point.
Click to expand...
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the reason people have problems with vashipooh's driver installation seems to be the old drivers - they don't manage to clean up the old drivers:
disconnect KF
Open an (elevated for win7) command prompt:
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
devmgmt.msc
device manager opens - click "view" - click "show hidden devices"
now you see all devices ever connected/installed
uninstall all devices regarding "kindle" and "android (composite) adb device"
connect KF - will startup by itself
select the most recent driver (that you have installed before by install_driver.bat from KFU) manually (check date/time)
now you should be set up with a good driver installation
btw. i'm on xp - it's working for xp and 7, 32 and 64 bit
For my Kindle Fire:
Adb works on my desktop pc and that is what I have been using to adb. But my laptop doesn't see my kindle fire.
My laptop can see my android phone though. And works fine with it.
I installed the drivers from kindle fire utility, tried the others that people have been suggesting too. Still nothing for the fire.
The .inf file has all the right stuff for getting it to see a kindle fire. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers about 50 times and I can't see why it won't see it.
And KFU acts strange on my laptop. A lot of 'could not find specified file' etc.
I have Windows 7 64bit on my laptop. My desktop is 32bit which could be the difference.
What should I do?
I have Windows 7 64bit as well on my laptop and I got it to work just fine.
Here are the two things that you need to get it to work.
1. Drivers
Find your driver file ("android_winusb.inf"). It could be in couple of places depending on how you installed them. Make sure that Google.NTx86 and google.NTamd64 sections have the following code.
;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01
2. adb_usb.ini
You need to have 0×1949 somewhere in this file (%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini). You can easily add this by running this command in your command prompt.
echo 0×1949 >> “%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini”
ossom said:
I have Windows 7 64bit as well on my laptop and I got it to work just fine.
Here are the two things that you need to get it to work.
1. Drivers
Find your driver file ("android_winusb.inf"). It could be in couple of places depending on how you installed them. Make sure that Google.NTx86 and google.NTamd64 sections have the following code.
;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01
2. adb_usb.ini
You need to have 0×1949 somewhere in this file (%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini). You can easily add this by running this command in your command prompt.
echo 0×1949 >> “%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini”
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I tried it. Still nothing.
I have two .android folders. One in C:/ and the other in D:/
Could this be a problem?
I had a similar issue but with a 32bit version of 7. My phone loaded up but my Kindle never would show using adb devices in command prompt. The fix for me was to Google and dowload the android sdk and install it. When I tried to open it it said something about Java runtime environment and other Java related things ( sorry I cant remember everything). After that it worked. I'd suggest starting at the sdk download and install. If that's doesn't help them I'm sorry. That was my experience. Good luck.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
Supercluster said:
I tried it. Still nothing.
I have two .android folders. One in C:/ and the other in D:/
Could this be a problem?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Open Run window and type in %USERPROFILE%. We are talking about .ANDROID folder in there.
This is a simple Step-by-Step guide on How To: How To: Root the Kindle Fire 7" HD, Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and Kindle Fire 2 with Windows - Noob (Simple) Version. The main group steps are outlined with A, B, C while the sub-group steps are outlined with 1, 2, 3. We attempt to keep this tutorial updated regularly - adding information from the end users experience. We have recently upgraded the storage servers to increase uptime, you now have two options for the downloads both are ad free. Option one is a Dropbox Storage Server and Option two is a Ubuntu One Storage Server, if one is under maintenance you may use the other download link. When you are done with the tutorial, please take the time to post feedback, this is very important to us - without your feedback, we have no way of knowing if we are doing our job. Finally, if you feel we did a decent job, please think about donating to us using the "Donate to Me" button - this is how we make a living, without your kind donations we would no longer be able to do this for a living.
Prerequisites:
1. Software: Windows XP, 7 or 8 Workstation 32bit or 64bit
2. Hardware: Free USB 2.0 or Greater Port
3. Kindle Fire HD 7", Kindle Fire HD 8.9" or Kindle Fire 2 7"
Note: Windows 7 and Vista users, please perform this fix before Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36373627
It is important that you use our Utilities since we have modified the ADB daemons plus we did little tweaks in some of the batch files. PLEASE USE OUR UTILITIES, WE ARE RECEIVING A NUMBER OF FAILURES CAUSED BY USING ANOTHER PARTIES UTILITIES. IF YOU FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW, EXACTLY, YOU HAVE A 99% CHANCE OF SUCCESS.
Unplug the Kindle from USB.
A) Although the processes do not use Java directly, the software does call to some Java API's so we need to make sure Java is updated to the latest version. Please go to Oracle's site here: Java SE Development Kit 7u13 download and install Java SDK 32-bit or 64-bit. Reboot your computer after installing the Java update.
B) The first step is to get the ADB Driver installed. If you already performed this step and verified communication to the Kindle, move on to Main Step C
Note: Please remove any old or outdated drivers by following the instructions in Post #361 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37733595&postcount=361
The following ADB Driver was provided by Amazon and should install on most platforms (Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8): Kindle Fire ADB drivers(Dropbox) or Kindle Fire ADB Drivers(Ubuntu One)
Note: Due to intermittent issues with the USB Drivers, we offer two versions. First try Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe if this
does not open ADB Communication try the new updated KindleDrivers.exe
Please open an Administrative CMD Prompt and enter:
Code:
bcdedit -set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON
Reboot the Computer to apply the above command.
Extract the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.zip to your desktop.
1. Unzip Kindle Fire ADB drivers.zip to Kindle Fire ADB drivers on your desktop.
2. Click windows start button.
3. Next choose Search, in the "Search programs and files" box type "cmd" (don't hit enter or search).
4. The program "cmd.exe" should be listed at the top. Right click that and select "Run As Administrator".
5. Navigate to the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe or KindleDrivers.exe using the DOS Command cd.
6. Next, the install will begin, allow the install to complete.
7. While the driver is installing. Go to the Kindle unlock if locked.
8. Pull down the upper bar. Select "More".
9. Now Select the "Security" Tab.
10. In Security is an option to: Enable ADB
11. Select "On" to Enable ADB on the Kindle
If not, We have an alternative driver here: usb_driver(Dropbox) or usb_driver(Ubuntu One)
Extract the alternative driver to your desktop and follow the install instructions at the bottom of this response
The alternative driver originates from the Android SDK and is universal for just about any Android device.
The alternative driver instructions are for Windows XP but can be used with Windows 7 and Vista.
Once we get ADB installed then let's plugin the Kindle to your computer USB to see if it initializes properly.
Once this driver has been properly installed you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface" under "Kindle Fire" in the Windows Device Manager which is located by Right Hand Mouse Click Computer, Choose Properties, then Devices or Device Manager. Expand the tree. Expand Kindle. This is where you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface".
Amazon Notes regarding this ADB Driver can be found here: Amazon ADB Notes
ALTERNATIVE DRIVER INSTALL (Vista/XP/Windows7):
Windows XP
To install the Android USB driver on Windows XP for the first time:
1. Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port. Windows will detect the device and launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
2. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
3. Select Search for the best driver in these locations; un-check Search removable media; and check Include this location in the search.
4. Click Browse and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB Driver is located on your desktop \usb_driver\.)
5. Click Next to install the driver.
Or, to upgrade an existing Android USB driver on Windows XP with the new driver:
1. Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.
2. Right-click on My Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage.
3. Select Device Manager in the left pane.
4. Locate and expand Android Phone in the right pane.
5. Right-click Android Composite ADB Interface and select Update Driver. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
6. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
7.Select Search for the best driver in these locations; un-check Search removable media; and check Include this location in the search.
8. Click Browse and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB Driver is located on your desktop \usb_driver\.)
9.Click Next to upgrade the driver.
C-1) The next steps are used to Root the Kindle - Preferred Method (Automated Version)
The problem "Device not Found" is usually driver related or ADB Security issue. Let's make sure ADB is enabled on the Kindle under Security - Enable ADB?
Open the Windows Task Manager. Review the Processes. "End Process" on any adb.exe running. If you installed the Android SDK, there is probably a PATH Statement pointing to the platform-tools folder. To avoid adb.exe start-up conflicts, temporarily rename the SDK platform-tools folder to platform-tools-temp.
Plug the Kindle back into USB if it is not already plugged into USB.
Root Step 1: Download Kindle Fire First Aide: Windows 32-bit Version Or Windows 64-bit Version
Root Step 2: Using either 7-Zip or Microsoft Zip, unzip the KFFirstAide.zip to your C:\ Drive as C:\KFFirstAide
Root Step 3: With your mouse, open the C:\KFFirstAide contents by double mouse clicking the C:\KFFirstAide folder
Root Step 4: Find the RunMe.bat file. Right Hand Mouse click on RunMe.bat, select 'Send to', select Desktop (Create Shortcut). Now press the Left Hand Mouse button to create the Shortcut named RunMe.bat.
Root Step 5: Find the RunMe Shortcut on your desktop, select it by left mouse click over the icon, then while on the icon choose Right Hand mouse click, select Properties.
Root Step 6: This will display the RunMe properties. Select the General Tab, change the top name to KF First Aide. Then click on the Shortcut tab, click on Advanced. Check 'Run as Administrator', click OK, then click Apply, then click OK. All windows should be closed.
Root Step 7: Double Mouse Click the new Icon named KF First Aide. You may be presented with a security window, just click Yes.
Root Step 8: Please click on the Windows Key plus Pause/Break, this will display the Windows System Properties. Next Click on the Advanced Tab and find "Environment Variables". Please click on Environment Variables and find the Path Statement. Carefully add at the end of the Path Statement:
Code:
;C:\KFFirstAide
Note: Do Not forget the semi-colen before the C:\KFFirstAide
Root Step 9: That is it! The software is ready. Next we get the Kindle ready to Root.
Root Step 10: Please check the Kindle under More + > Security - make sure ADB is ON. Leave it disconnected from USB.
Root Step 11: Launch Kindle Fire First Aide, if the ADB Driver is not installed, use Option 12 to Install the ADB Driver
Root Step 12: Make sure the Kindle is turned ON, plugged into the Computer USB and ready. Select Option 15 to Root the Kindle. If Option 15 fails to Root the Kindle, use Option 16.
Root Step 13: That is it! The Kindle now has Root, you may close the software.
You may view the Kindle Fire First Aide Forum Notes here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2096888
C-2) The next steps are used to Root the Kindle - Alternative Method (Manual Version):
The problem "Device not Found" is usually driver related or ADB Security issue. Let's make sure ADB is enabled on the Kindle under Security - Enable ADB?
Open the Windows Task Manager. Review the Processes. "End Process" on any adb.exe running. If you installed the Android SDK, there is probably a PATH Statement pointing to the platform-tools folder. To avoid adb.exe start-up conflicts, temporarily rename the SDK platform-tools folder to platform-tools-temp.
Plug the Kindle back into USB if it is not already plugged into USB.
1. Download Root MANY ANDROID 32-bit!(Dropbox) or Root MANY ANDROID! 64-bit(Dropbox) to your desktop. Extract to your desktop. This package includes updated adb daemons.
NOTE WINDOWS 7 USERS: You need to open a command prompt "as Administrator" when running the above utility batch files RunMe.bat and RootQemu.bat - otherwise Windows will respond with "Permission Denied".
Make sure the Kindle is still plugged into USB.
Root Step 1: Run RunMe.bat from Root MANY ANDROID! through a command window as noted:
Double Mouse Click and Open the Win32 or Win64 folder.
Next Single Left Mouse Click on the Win32 or Win64 folder tool-bar.
This highlights the Win32 or Win64 folder.
Note: Make sure none of the files within the Win32 or Win64 are highlighted in blue.
Next Press the SHIFT Key, next Right Hand Mouse Click
Choose "Open command window here"
A Command window will open, finally type
Code:
RunMe.bat
Choose option 1, Run Normal Method and ignore errors. Pay attention, you will need to answer "Restore" a dialogue box on the Kindle. If you are asked for an 'encryption password', enter the password you use to sign onto Amazon. Click on Restore. When the program has completed, the Kindle will Reboot.
Root Step 2: When the Kindle reboots it may react VERY slow, this is normal - leave it alone. Immediately proceed to Step 1 again. If the Kindle reboot normally and appears normal, then proceed to Step 3 you are almost done.
Root Step 3: Download suchecker.apk from here: Root Checker Basic(Dropbox)
Root Step 4: Using Windows Explorer, move suchecker from the desktop to /Kindle/Internal Drive/Download
Root Step 5: Now go to the Kindle. Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, go to /sdcard/Download/suchecker.apk choose Install
Root Step 6: When the install has finished, go to your Apps. Launch Root Checker. When you check Root you will be presented with a "Allow" dialog box, be sure to Allow Root Checker. You should now see that Superuser.apk is working.
You should now have root AND if this is true your ADB communication is also functional.
D) Finally, let's disable the Amazon OTA (Over The Air) Updates so your hard work is not destroyed.
OTA Step 1: Open Kindle Fire First Aide - Select Option 14 to Disable OTA.
Note: You may still install the updates manually after you have read the install notes and know what to expect. The updates and manual install instructions can be found on Amazon Support here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_left_sib?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201016350
E) Finally drop to an Administrative CMD and enter:
Code:
bcdedit -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF
Reboot the computer to apply the above command.
When you run Root Checker, the output should be similar to:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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how long is it suppose to stay at *daemon started successfully* ?
ADB Communication Issues
urbannerdmaeio said:
how long is it suppose to stay at *daemon started successfully* ?
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Once you plug in the Kindle, it takes up to 2 minutes for Windows to detect it. So having said this *daemon started successfully*
Should not be displayed for longer than 2 minutes.
Where did you download the Utilities? From us or the developers? Our utilities use new updated adb.exe daemons
dated 11/05/2012 11:06AM
If the adb.exe has the correct date stamp, then make sure you are following our instructions on how to open a command
prompt. If you are following the instructions exactly then....
You must have Windows 7 which requires you to open an Administrative Prompt by choosing Run as: Administrator when
opening the CMD Shortcut.
Still nothing...
I downloaded the files from this thread, minus the ADB drivers because my computer already reads it under the device manager.
I go to the start menu, search for "cmd", run it as administrator and launch RunMe.bat from it
and it reads this to me
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and nothing happens to the kindle, no message to restore and if i press any key on the command prompt it doesnt do anything either.
ADB Communication Issues
urbannerdmaeio said:
I downloaded the files from this thread, minus the ADB drivers because my computer already reads it under the device manager.
I go to the start menu, search for "cmd", run it as administrator and launch RunMe.bat from it
and it reads this to me
http[semi-colon]//s9.postimage.org/bpzs9w8u7/Untitled_1[dot]jpg
and nothing happens to the kindle, no message to restore and if i press any key on the command prompt it doesnt do anything either.
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Please verify the date of the adb.exe daemons. Reply back with the date if the daemon in Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 Stuff folder.
Next download this mini-test utility: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/ADB%20Update.zip to your desktop
Unzip ADB Update.zip to your desktop
Open the ADB Update folder on your desktop
Make sure the Kindle is still plugged into USB.
Double Mouse Click and Open the ADB Update folder.
Next Single Left Mouse Click on the ADB Update folder toolbar.
This highlights the ADB Update folder.
Note: Make sure none of the files within the ADB Update are highlighted in blue.
Next Press the SHIFT Key, next Right Hand Mouse Click
Choose "Open command window here"
A Command window will open, finally type
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
Respond with the results.
Never mind
results...
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and the date for the adb file matches the date you said it should be
urbannerdmaeio said:
http[semi-colon]//s7.postimage.org/md0uwbkij/Untitled_2[dot]jpg
and the date for the adb file matches the date you said it should be
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I was getting the same results as you earlier. The mistake i made was that i believed my drivers were good too because my PC was reading the device under device manager. This ended up being a bad assumption. I deleted the drivers and installed the drivers that are found in the Qemu Zip folder. The drivers there worked perfectly.
I am rooted w/Play & thats what made the difference.
fiddystorms said:
I was getting the same results as you earlier. The mistake i made was that i believed my drivers were good too because my PC was reading the device under device manager. This ended up being a bad assumption. I deleted the drivers and installed the drivers that are found in the Qemu Zip folder. The drivers there worked perfectly.
I am rooted w/Play & thats what made the difference.
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I've tried this several times, I keep getting the exact same problem regardless of where I get the drivers from, or what computer I use. I'm ready to pull out my hair...
ADB Communication Issues
urbannerdmaeio said:
http[semi-colon]//s7.postimage.org/md0uwbkij/Untitled_2[dot]jpg
and the date for the adb file matches the date you said it should be
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There is a problem with ADB Communicating to the Kindle.
What platform are you using? Windows 7?
Are you sure ADB is enabled on the Kindle itself?
When you go into Windows device manager, do you see any Yellow Triangles over the devices?
In the device manager, do you see "Android Composite ADB Interface" or ?
ive already uninstalled and deleted the drivers, then installed the ones from the Quem folder and it gives me the same "drivers were not installed blah blah" message everyone else gets, and so i unplug then plug back in the kindle and my pc reinstalls the adb drivers....
try to root again, and nope, nothing.
heres a screen shot of my device manager (WINDOWS 7 x64)
http[semi-colon]//s14.postimage.org/6t9oytl5d/Untitled_3[dot]jpg
& yes im 100% positive ADB is on
Woop, finally got it rooted! Thanks for the noob guide and your patience.
One more question tho, I can't find where this path is: /system/ect/security/otacerts.zip
I'd rather not have amazon get rid of my rooting and wipe all my google play apps once I get that up and running.
ADB Communication Issues
urbannerdmaeio said:
ive already uninstalled and deleted the drivers, then installed the ones from the Quem folder and it gives me the same "drivers were not installed blah blah" message everyone else gets, and so i unplug then plug back in the kindle and my pc reinstalls the adb drivers....
try to root again, and nope, nothing.
heres a screen shot of my device manager (WINDOWS 7 x64)
http[semi-colon]//s14.postimage.org/6t9oytl5d/Untitled_3[dot]jpg
& yes im 100% positive ADB is on
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OK, everything looks good with ADB. Looks like we have a pesky Windows 7 issue. Windows 7 Command prompt is only User level by default and will cause these utilities to fail.
If you go into Programs > Accessories or Programs > Accessories > System Tools do you see the Command Prompt? Now Right Hand Mouse click over the prompt and choose Run As Administrator
Once the Command Prompt is opened navigate to each utility using the "cd" "cd.." "cd c:\" etc command.
Once you navigate to the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 folder, you will be able to successfully run the batch file through the Administrative prompt.
Thank you
Wow thank you for taking all of this time to put together a easy to follow guide in rooting the Kindle Fire HD. I plan to do this soon, just waiting on my scorpi0n cord, just incase I make a mistake. I am a total noob to android so I am looking forward to seeing some of the options with root. Again thank you
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Jayj0ka said:
Wow thank you for taking all of this time to put together a easy to follow guide in rooting the Kindle Fire HD. I plan to do this soon, just waiting on my scorpi0n cord, just incase I make a mistake. I am a total noob to android so I am looking forward to seeing some of the options with root. Again thank you
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prokennexusa said:
This is a simple Step-by-Step guide on How To: Root the Kindle Fire 7" HD. The main group steps are outlined with A, B, C while the sub-group steps are outlined with 1, 2, 3.
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Your guides are amazing can I request a how to backup and restore possibly, you offer so much information and support that really helps to break down and simplify the process for me.
Again thank you
Backup and Restore
Jayj0ka said:
Your guides are amazing can I request a how to backup and restore possibly, you offer so much information and support that really helps to break down and simplify the process for me.
Again thank you
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Thank you for the feedback.
We are in the process of creating a How to: Backup and Restore the Kindle System Image
Give me 48 hours for this series. We are working on How to: How to: Install ICS Google Applications and Google Voice Noob (Easy) Version at the moment.
Hi, Excellent guide!
Will this work on Kindle Fire 2nd Gen (10.2.4)
Big thanks, all these How-To guides are great, bookmarked them all