So I've rooted and have everything I needed. Then I started thinking about what if I needed to RMA this thing? I've got Voodoo OTA installed so I can root/unroot to get my videos and such, but how do I wipe everything so that Amazon never knows I have rooted this in the first place?
Go to rootkindlefire.c o m
Unrooting tutorial (with video) here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349652
not the greatest site for anything to do with Kindle for any self-respecting Android developer or even a novice
I was referring to rootkindlefire.c o m
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The question I have is quite simple. Does it matter what operating system you use to root the Kindle? I'm using 64bit Windows 7, and just wanted to make sure before attempting root. Thanks for any and all info!
i rooted using win 7 ultimate 64 and it worked fine so it shouldnt matter
Awesome thanks so much! Just wanted to get all my ducks in a row before attempting to brick my new Kindle lol.
Used Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit with no problems.
Actually, I lied, I did have 1 problem which will really mess with you (and took me a while to work out how to resolve)! Make sure you don't have Droid Explorer installed.
I don't have any root management tools on my computer, wanting to do the same also on my Motorola Atrix but would freak if I bricked it haha.
Would Droid Explorer work after rooting the Kindle though?
jtb224 said:
Would Droid Explorer work after rooting the Kindle though?
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It's possible that it would, but it seems to run adb as a service. You'd potentially have to modify the adb_usb.ini that Droid Explorer uses to include 0x1949. However, can't confirm either way, as I can't be bothered to install Droid Explorer again!
Uninstalling it might have been extreme, as it's possible I could have found the service and stopped/disabled it, but as I didn't use it, there was little point in keeping it there.
Ok, will let you know how it comes this weekend Mainly I can still go by the main Root article on here can't I? Even though the updates have come out, root file and process should still be the same?
jtb224 said:
Ok, will let you know how it comes this weekend Mainly I can still go by the main Root article on here can't I? Even though the updates have come out, root file and process should still be the same?
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Yep, the process hasn't changed despite KF updates. Pretty easy to do as long as follow the instructions to the letter.
Does anyone know if there is an updated process to rooting the Kindle Fire, or is it still the same process as before from November? I know that the Kindle has had an update or two since then, and just wanted to make sure the process was still the same before attempting root?
Nothing has changed... the same rooting methods work with all versions of KF up to 6.2 so far.
Last question before attempt. Is there anything I need to do to prepare for root on Kindle Fire such as backup or anything in case of brick? I would hate to perm brick my new Kindle and be stuck Only thing I can think of is just to copy all of the SDK files from Kindle root source.
I know there are rooted 6.2.1 roms for those who currently have root but how likely is it that there will be a method to root for those with 6.2.1 stock? I am getting a Fire for Christmas and I am hoping it was boxed up before 6.2.1 was released but in the event that it comes with the update I want to root.
Most of the units shipping now were built a while ago. They most likely have 6.0 or perhaps 6.1 on them. When you first start them up and turn in WiFi, they will auto update to the current version then.
So the key is to not turn on WiFi until you have rooted and updated to the 6.2.1 rooted image.
As for root for stock 6.2.1.. hopefully soon.
SirVilhelm said:
I know there are rooted 6.2.1 roms for those who currently have root but how likely is it that there will be a method to root for those with 6.2.1 stock? I am getting a Fire for Christmas and I am hoping it was boxed up before 6.2.1 was released but in the event that it comes with the update I want to root.
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You should try to block all amazon associated hostnames in your router. But, I recommend you turn off wifi when you unbox it. Root it, install FIREFIREFIRE with TWRP and install Voodo OTA Rootkeeper to backup root. The Voodoo method might or might not work but certainly worth the try!
You can also try to de-register the kindle from your account. However, you will lose all of Amazon's perks.
I can confirm that Voodo OTA Rootkeeper will NOT retain root. I had 6.2 rooted and OTA RK installed. Last night the kindle got updated to 6.2.1 while I was sleeping. Woke up, root is gone .. and can't recover using OTA RK.
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Most of the units shipping now were built a while ago. They most likely have 6.0 or perhaps 6.1 on them. When you first start them up and turn in WiFi, they will auto update to the current version then.
So the key is to not turn on WiFi until you have rooted and updated to the 6.2.1 rooted image.
As for root for stock 6.2.1.. hopefully soon.
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Got my Fire yesterday, can say that it came with 6.1 on it, then updated to 6.2, and then, even after I deleted OTASilentupdate.apk (or whatever it is), it still updated to 6.2.1 when I put it down for 5 minutes
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You should try to block all amazon associated hostnames in your router. But, I recommend you turn off wifi when you unbox it. Root it, install FIREFIREFIRE with TWRP and install Voodo OTA Rootkeeper to backup root. The Voodoo method might or might not work but certainly worth the try!
You can also try to de-register the kindle from your account. However, you will lose all of Amazon's perks.
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If you rename com.amazon.dcp.apk to com.amazon.dcp.apk.bak you can still use all of you amazon apps without having the fire registered.
Why not buy it, when starting, turn off wifi, root it, install TWRP, install the rooted version of 6.2.1 from the development thread, and call it a day....
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Cm7 is the way forward loving it would never go back to kindle stock and it was easy as 123 to do.
To answer the OP's question, the probability of 6.2.1 being root is tremendously high, but it may take a while.
As for alternatives, CM7 is now running totally smooth with the exception of mac issues (easily fixed by an ADB command), and 6.2.1's browser allows the installation of APKs from the market if you download them via the Silk browser. No root needed!
Google just patched the exploit used to root. With ICS being released it might take a little longer to find another exploit, but I would expect gingerbread to have another root method.
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Thinking I will go to the local Wally world, as they have a bunch in stock. Do I turn off wireless immediately and try to flash one of the rooted 6.2.1 images? I definitely want at least root, if possible. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Step 1: Disable WiFi
Step 2: Root your kindle using Kindle Utility located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889 Note that this step requires you to install the Android SDK to use the USB drivers, a process that can easily be found by google search or even a search on that thread.
Step 3: Install FIREFIREFIRE and TWRP using the same utility above.
Step 4: Flash this ROM (pre-rooted 6.2.1): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402440
(Optional) Step 5: Install android market using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351283
From this point, you can re-enable WiFi. If you would like, you can install CM7 following this thread's guide (it is very easy now): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390773 CM7 is very full-featured for Fire now and very stable from what I have experienced.
Just got my Fire today. If its still under 6.2.1 Im going to root, twrp, and try out Cm7. Is there any 100% working methods for preventing the ota update?
Im going to root, twrp, and try out Cm7
Yes. Your method stated above would do just that.
Thanks. I got it now. CM7 would prevent the OTA. Thanks
Hey guys another question. I see theres a new method for rooting, even with 6.2.1. Do you think it would be worth it to go ahead and accept the ota, then use the new method? What Im asking is this. Are the changes in 6.2.1 even worth it? Thanks
Playin w/ roms on my new Rezound... Anyways I noticed the wife's KF got updated to 6.2.2 and FFF/twrp got axed.. Came back lookin for an updated way to get it back quickly. From my last 30 mins or so of reading it would seem the KFU and burritoroot are like fragmented now or something. I tried KFU for twrp and it failed- then I saw there was a burritoroot v3 but it doesn't install a recovery. Just wondering if there's any automated way to get it all done again or if I'm gonna have to keep searchin for links to recoveries etc. If so, no biggie- but if there's an easy way to get twrp back obviously I'll go that route. If there's a thread on it- I must just be missing it- granted I've had a few tonight.
I rooted my 6.2.2 kindle with burritoroot3 and then used KFU to flash TWRP recovery. Make sure you have the updated run.bat found in the KFU thread before trying to flash TWRP
Yep- I found the post from stevenmirabito seconds after posting this damn thread and I've already got twrp back on.. Sorry for the wasted thread.. Still kinda wondering why BR3 hasn't been worked into a new version of KFU but I'm sure if I was really interested enough there's prob some threads on that too- hopefully no drama. Anyways- thanks BluesHawk for responding to my question.
One more thing- I'm assuming it's ok to remove the old burritoroot? Got two icons now
Once you got the burritoroot you may as well uninstall unless your sentimental :_
done and done!
Well- I didn't do perm root- so that I could keep the streaming vid working. I fig'd I'd keep it around though for temp root/unroot
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Well- I didn't do perm root- so that I could keep the streaming vid working. I fig'd I'd keep it around though for temp root/unroot
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Unnecessary... Just perm root it and be done with it.
Use OTA Rootkeeper and you will be able to view your Amazon Videos.
Oh ok cool- like I said I've been gone for a while.. Pretty sure last time I was active on these forums OTA RK was a no go for prime video.
It has been the only method that I've ever seen.
o Using OTA rootkeeper use Unroot
o Go to settings -> Applications
o find Amazon Video and force close it
Now run Amazon Video again and it will work. You can even go back and root using OTR Rootkeeper and it will still work until your reboot your device.
This works on the Stock roms... CM7 and ICS doesn't
Cool thx for the info.. Last time (6.2.1) I did perm root, installed market and other apps, FFF&twrp, then unrooted (had to manual delete su files on the device)- so OTA-RK sounds easier. Unfortunately, this is my wife's fire- so I don't get to have that much fun with it. She's way into the amazon ecosystem and likes the stock rom.. So unless ICS final just kicks complete ass- I'll prob have to buy my own to play w/ those roms.. Not even sure why I ended up putting twrp back on it really- I just can't help myself!
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It has been the only method that I've ever seen.
o Using OTA rootkeeper use Unroot
o Go to settings -> Applications
o find Amazon Video and force close it
Now run Amazon Video again and it will work. You can even go back and root using OTR Rootkeeper and it will still work until your reboot your device.
This works on the Stock roms... CM7 and ICS doesn't
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If on CM7, you can leave rooted, use the browser to view Amazon video if you set the user agent to Linux desktop, and that works.
OMG!
Amazon has finally posted the Fire 5.1.1 updates!!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...e_sb_swupdates
WOO HOO!
i only just found out this morning that they finally created a successful root for the last update (figures). I woke up and found my kindle with an Android tablet look to this update. How long til this can be rooted? Or does anyone think that the computer downgrade method will still work?
Well, it seems Fire OS 5.1.1 is already rootable with Kingroot, as I just did so successfully not five minutes after upgrading
what version of kingroot would work? i am using a kidle fire hd 6 (4th gen) and ive tried the latest i could find (4.8) and someone suggested i try 4.0, yet both failed multiple times. Oh, and my brother is somehow non-upgraded and is still at 4.5.5 yet i cant root his either.
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Well, it seems Fire OS 5.1.1 is already rootable with Kingroot, as I just did so successfully not five minutes after upgrading
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I am going to update to this version today. Can you please provide me link to detailed steps (video if possible) for me to root and install GAPPs.
Thanks
It's quite simple really, I just downloaded the latest apk from the official website, kingroot.net, and ran it. As for GAPPs, however, I'm not sure which method to use just yet.
But I did too and it failed. I'm using a kindle fire hd 6 (4th gen) and kingroot is proving to be ineffective on all versions available and any competitor rooting systems. All claim it's not vulnerable to root and it fails every time. Sometimes it even reboots, but when I open kingroot, it claims it failed.
Update: just tried it again, failed again. Says it cannot root and that there is no root strategy available. Why am I not able to root?
Update 3minutes later: HFS it worked!!! Idk why it worked now, but thank you!
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It's quite simple really, I just downloaded the latest apk from the official website, kingroot.net, and ran it. As for GAPPs, however, I'm not sure which method to use just yet.
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I used the latest apk from kingroot.net and it failed at %25.
Somehow I able to install google services & playstore without root using this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgeXdR92Sx0
edit: after reboot and try few more times finally it rooted. Once it pass 25% mark it goes very fast. Yay!!