Hello all, I just bought a kindle fire, my current version is 6.1, I heard that there is an update to 6.2.1 that is unrootable and that If I connect my kindle to wifi, it will get the update automatically, could someone guide me to know what should I do to root my kindle and don't get the update please?
Actually you answered your own questions
So, don't connect to wifi till a solution for rooting 6.2.1 comes up.
Since you still have 6.1 I would advice to follow this noob-proof guide and you will do just fine.
http://www.kindlefirewire.com/2011/11/16/how-to-root-kindle-fire-video-tutorial/
You can turn the wifi back on after you root it and freeze rename or delete OTAUpdateInstall (something like that)
If you really want to go for it go download the utility and it does erveything for you no adb commands your have cm7 up and running in no time if you get stuck pm me glad to be of assistance.
ale_guilamo said:
Hello all, I just bought a kindle fire, my current version is 6.1, I heard that there is an update to 6.2.1 that is unrootable and that If I connect my kindle to wifi, it will get the update automatically, could someone guide me to know what should I do to root my kindle and don't get the update please?
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Setup adb on your computer and use kindle fire utility latest to send some zerglings to the device with the zergrush command. Easy
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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.
krelvinaz said:
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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Hi!
I have read a few posts about the Kindle fire now being locked from rooting(if I have understood them correctly).
As I have an unopened device at home that I'm givning myself for christmas I have a few questions.
1. Is there an update that makes my untouched Kindle Fire un-rootable?
2. Will this update install automatically when connected to Wi-Fi?
3. Is it the bootloader that is locked or will it be rootable/able to install other ROM's in the future?
Would very much appreciate if someone took some time and answered these questions. I would also appreciate if someone could make some kind of summary. Read a lot on the forum but i am still a bit confused about the current status.
/Masssy
Edit: Read on some more about it and I believe that is is thr 6.2.1 update that screws things up.
Does that make me able to not enable Wi-Fi and then flash CM7 before even using WiFi on the device? That should make it fully hackable with ICS etc in the future, right?
Masssy said:
Hi!
I have read a few posts about the Kindle fire now being locked from rooting(if I have understood them correctly).
As I have an unopened device at home that I'm givning myself for christmas I have a few questions.
1. Is there an update that makes my untouched Kindle Fire un-rootable?
2. Will this update install automatically when connected to Wi-Fi?
3. Is it the bootloader that is locked or will it be rootable/able to install other ROM's in the future?
Would very much appreciate if someone took some time and answered these questions. I would also appreciate if someone could make some kind of summary. Read a lot on the forum but i am still a bit confused about the current status.
/Masssy
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If it was me i would root it and install titanium using ADB before i connect it to wifi then freeze or uninstall the otasilentinstall app.
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you could rename or move the OTA certs, and change the hosts file as well if your paranoid about it.
apparantly they are pushing the update even if the device isnt registered with amazon.
Check this thread
6.2.1 breaks root and prevents the only method anybody has used so far. Another method will most likely surface. That said, there is a pre-rooted 6.2.1 ROM, the Fire semi supports android market in Silk in the latest update, and installing CM7 totally gets rid of any Amazon stuff.
You’re best bet is to disable wifi or block the amazon server in your host file.
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6.2.1 breaks root and prevents the only method anybody has used so far. Another method will most likely surface. That said, there is a pre-rooted 6.2.1 ROM, the Fire semi supports android market in Silk in the latest update, and installing CM7 totally gets rid of any Amazon stuff.
You’re best bet is to disable wifi or block the amazon server in your host file.
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I'm going to open it up when I am away for christmas. Although, I have no use for starting to use WiFi on it that day.
Just keeping WiFi off and then root+CM7 directly when I'm home should be smartest, right?
Edit: I'm not after the Amazon crap anyway since I'm from Sweden.
Is it possible to use gingerbreak to root kindle fire 6.2.2?
NOTICE: Gingerbreak is an exploit that has been fixed in many of the latest Android versions and releases. If it does not work, it does not work. I can't "fix" the exploit, you will have to wait for a new exploit to come out, or root a different way!
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so the answer is no - burritoroot3 is the current root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410223
Is their any app that can directly root kindle fire?
Check out Vashypooh's Kindle Fire Utility here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
Plug in your Kindle via USB and run the option you want from the first menu that pops up. It doesn't get much easier than that.
Thx guys! I'm gonna root very soon now. KF utility works with 6.2.2, right?
KFU works well for 6.2.2 for windows
KindleWater for mac.
shravbits said:
Is it possible to use gingerbreak to root kindle fire 6.2.2?
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kfu is the way to go as previous people have mentioned
Rooting my kindle today. Thanks for all the help I received here at xda!
I had my kindle fire rooted when it updated to 6.2 using kindle fire utility 0.93 and boorritoroot3! All was well until the 6.3 update!
Now I still have the superuser and boorritoroot3 files but when it opens it doesnt show any triangle of the previous rooting!
If I use the kindle fire utility 0.94 or 0.95 and install the superuser permanetly again
will there be a problem? Will I be rooted?
I read that the utility has some issues with the superuser...will it destroy the superuser file that I already have or it'll be just fine?
would just reinstall twrp with newest kfu
if you have superuser allready there should be no problem
if you have any problems with kfu this post from ndpete should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24312196&postcount=17
b63 said:
would just reinstall twrp with newest kfu
if you have superuser allready there should be no problem
if you have any problems with kfu this post from ndpete should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24312196&postcount=17
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Sorry for asking childish questions but...( I dont live in the us so I cannot afford to do anything stupid..that I'll not be able to undo)
I had already installed the drivers when I first rooted my kindle for the 6.2 ver. with the kindle fire utility v0.93.I suppose I dont have to do that again...?
I just have to plug it and run the "run.bat" file of the kindle fire utility v.0.95, press 2 (install superuser permanently) and wait for it to be rooted, and I''l be ok?
should be as you say - nevertheless it may be possible that you have to reinstall the drivers during the process - take care of the "known tricks" in the op of kfu