I have some guests visiting from the UK who purchased 5 Kindle Fire devices from Bestbuy here. After copying movies and music to all of them, I sideloaded Go Launcher EX to 3 of the fully updated machines. The First one went back today after getting stuck on the boot up splash screen. After installing the .apk, 2 Kindles froze on the windows where you select the default launcher, and then rebooted never to reboot again. I used the same .apk on all three, yet have only 1 that is running it just fine. Bestbuy said the one I returned had a Firmware problem, and I now have another. I couldn't see the first device in adb, and the same is now true of the other. Not sure if GoLauncher is the problem, since it's working on one of them, or if the firmware really is an issue.
I have had no problems with Go Launcher Ex. Installed different betas no prob.
Like I said, It worls fine on pne od th, just not the others. Same .apk file.
ADW running no problem. Would they be happy enough with that?
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Probably. I just want to find out how an apk on an unrooted Kindle can mess with bootup stuff.
its not the go launcher! i have that running on mine actually i have 3 launchers running on mine, i like variety
They are rooted right? and have google framework installed??
Go launcher on mine also... no issues....
None are rooted, they are all entirely stock. Downloaded an apk from the internet, copied it over to three devices. Of the 3, 2 will no longer boot up. They froze immediatly after the install. It's either the apk or a huge firmware issue.
Try downloading from the go website itself. I wouldn't trust an .apk. from an unknown source.
Root Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Firmware from Command Line. This solution worked for me!
I have the Kindle Fire with the 6.2.1 Firmware
I side-loaded Go Launcher on an un-rooted Kindle Fire.
The Kindle jammed when trying to load the launcher.
So to fix I needed to root my Kindle with out a UI. Command Line only :-/
You will need a Windows machine. I like to use linux, but the utilities to do this only run on windows.
Download the Java Development Kit and install http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Download the Android SDK and install http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Run the SDK Manager.exe and make sure you install the 'extras' package. (It has the google drivers)
Update your Kindle Drivers http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/13/how-to-install-kindle-fire-adb-usb-driver/
Get the Kindle Fire Utility http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
(Thank you thank you thank you for writing this util, saved my butt!)
If all is working, you will be able to root your Kindle from the command line!
Thus it unlocks the jammed app! Back in business baby!
Hope this helps!
Unrooted I downloaded and installed Go Launcher from Getjar, had no problems. Have since rooted, installed the market and google services and blocked the device from changing wallpaper. Go Launcher still running with no problems.
Thanks for the replies, but doesn't rooting void warranty? (I'm not against rooting, my MoPho and Archos 101 are rooted). Besides that, Amazon has told me that International service is free, so they would just need to send them to Amazon USA to have them fixed if more issues arise. For the 2 bricked devices, Bestbuy replaced them.
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Prior to 6.2.1 I had my Kindle Fire rooted with super one click. It seems like the Kindle Fire utility is the method of choice today. I would like to know if there is anything special I need to do to remove superoneclick and/or drivers before installing KFU. I'm trying to be a bit cautious here since the frequency of bricking seems to have gone up.
I was lucky that the 6.2.1 upgrade did not mess up my android market or google install – I had already upgraded to the latest version prior to the install. I would like to regain root, but I'm willing to go slow since my KF is currently rock solid and I don't really have any pressing need.
Thanks
Bruce
I didnt have any issues switching from one-click to KFU. it ran fine with the drivers i installed to use one-click. I did have one issue after installing the 6.2.1 udate and FFFm I had to reinstall the KF drivers after I updated (my windows box no longer recognized it and it got stuck in the wrong boot mode which was easy to fix from command line once it was recognized again).
Kekule
As far as I know SuperOneClick never installed anything on your Fire. It sounds like you are using a stock un-rooted 6.2.1 so you'd just proceed as any normal 6.2.1 user would. I, myself, rooted back in 6.2 with SuperOneClick and have been ever since because I installed TWRP and used the pre-rooted 6.2.1 image. I'm kind of curious if there's anything I need to know as well, though. I'd rather err on the side of caution as well.
Buffet_of_Lies said:
As far as I know SuperOneClick never installed anything on your Fire.
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nothing more that SU, but you do have to get ADB running which requires having the android SDK usb driver to connect to the fire instead of whatever gets installed by default.
Great.. just thought I would check before I just plowed ahead as if it was a brand new 6.2.1 KF. I'm not sure when I'll get to it, but it's nice to know that I don't need to do anything unusual. I may just wait a bit to give KFU some time to mature.
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I may just wait a bit to give KFU some time to mature.
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I don't think KFU is going to change much now. Its been at 0.9.1 for some time how. I see the links to the original article are backup so the links should be good too.
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I didnt have any issues switching from one-click to KFU. it ran fine with the drivers i installed to use one-click.
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Same here.
Hi, I am very new at this but I followed the video and was able to root my 6.2.1 fire and installed, TWRP, Superuser and MIUI. Right now I am not sure how to tell whether my fire got the latest 6.2.2 update and would appreciate some advise on this. I have tried to connect the fire up to my XP pc and am having problems getting ADB to work although I have removed rebooted, reinstalled many times, both manually and using KFU and KFU2.
Right now everything on the KF is working as it always has since the root so I am not in a huge rush to re-root if that is what I need to do, but if ICS came out tomorrow it would be nice to be able to try it. Also MIUI seems to be most for the japan market and so I don't understand a lot of it.
BBC0
If you flashed MIUI your Fire is not going to get updates from Amazon
Thanks for the response. Would that apply to ICS or any other similar flash?
Yes it does
I have rooted several android phones and my fire when fired released. Lost root a few updates ago and finally want to root so I can place ICS on it. I am on 6.3 and have tried KFU 9.4 & 9.5 of 2 different computers and it when it runs run.bat it crashes.
Attempted doing CMD way but never tried that way before and prob doing something wrong.
Please help. I also restored fire to factory condition's in case previous old roots left files that are screwing it up...
Going bonkers....Rooted my Bionic this morning in 3 mins...been working no Fire for 3 hours....
If you don't currently have TWRP 2.0 installed on your kindle fire. Go to this link and follow the steps it will tell you how to root 6.3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568340
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If you don't currently have TWRP 2.0 installed on your kindle fire. Go to this link and follow the steps it will tell you how to root 6.3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568340
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This guide requires you to have adb and fastboot working FOR THE KINDLE FIRE,
How do you do that?
I am stuck at waiting for device when using KFU 9.5 , reinstalled drivers but nothing
Make a folder on yourC drive called KindleADB. Then copy the files from the tools folder in Kindle_Fire_Utility_v0.9.5. To the KindleADB folder you just made.
Also download the REQ files in the topic link I posted. Copy those files to the KindleADB folder as well cause you will need them.
If you got the driver installed like you say you do. You can just follow the steps and root the device.
I was having a similiar problem, what I had to do was plug in my kindle, and then uninstall the drivers. Then I would unplug and then plug back in and let the drivers reinstall. I also used kindle fire utility 0.9.4
ADB and Fastboot from the Kindle Fire Utility seems a little hit or miss. My desktop doesn't run any of the .bats so I was scared to try it there. My Mac in win 7 with bootcamp worked fine.
ADB and Fastboot were much easier to get working in OS X 10.7 and Linux.
When Kindle Fire Utility failed the first time I switch to OS X and did jcase's method to get root and install TWRP then i just flashed a custom rom.
Buzz4infinity said:
I have rooted several android phones and my fire when fired released. Lost root a few updates ago and finally want to root so I can place ICS on it. I am on 6.3 and have tried KFU 9.4 & 9.5 of 2 different computers and it when it runs run.bat it crashes.
Attempted doing CMD way but never tried that way before and prob doing something wrong.
Please help. I also restored fire to factory condition's in case previous old roots left files that are screwing it up...
Going bonkers....Rooted my Bionic this morning in 3 mins...been working no Fire for 3 hours....
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We're on the same boat instead I been trying for two days I read every little. Trick I could find and it's stuck where it says please wait, bootloader if you get stuck do not unplugged blah blah? If you find a way please let me know it sound like we have the same issues. It's so frustrating because I root all the time I'm not a noob
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Well, it won't let me post in the relevant thread so I figured why not make my own. I got a brand new kindle (my old one malfunctioned, non-root related), and was attempting to root it. Mind you, my old kindle rooted fine. I went with the utility option, and it all seemed to work fine. However, upon noticing this:
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pkg: /data/local/tmp/Calendar.apk
Success
failed to copy 'apps\system\vending.apk' to '/system/app/vending.apk': Permissio
n denied
failed to copy 'apps\system\GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk' to '/system/app/Googl
eCalendarSyncAdapter.apk': Permission denied
failed to copy 'apps\system\GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk' to '/system/app/Googl
eContactsSyncAdapter.apk': Permission denied
I noticed that root was NOT in fact installed. Mind you, all through the Kindle Fire Utility (latest version). I thought to myself, alright, maybe the tool is bugged at the moment. I went ahead and did it the old fashion way....or not. Again, it would not root. So, while following instructions (all of which say to use a version of twrp which is not the current version) I just try again, to the letter. Never once do I encounter a "Yellow Triangle". Instead, now my kindle fire will show the "Kindle Fire" logo at boot, with a little android guy above it.
I did install super user, but without root, it's useless really.
I even factory reset, to try and start from scratch. This however did not remove what I assume is FireFireFire (The android icon over the Kindle Fire Logo) as the bootloader, so that's a problem in itself. What am I doing wrong? What can I do here? I'd love root like on my old kindle fire, I'd love to have Google Play/Market, and a real youtube app. However, none of the things on the forums are actually rooting my kindle. I've no idea where to go from here, and help would be greatly appreciated.
In short:
- Tried to root with Kindle Fire Utility (Latest Version)
- Success in running, but no root.
- Tried to root manually.
- Never got "Yellow Triangle", could boot twrp, no root.
- Tried to factory reset.
- Did not remove FireFireFire, still weird kindle fire boot up logo.
- Lost. Please halp.
I used the older version .0.9.3 I believe it was worked perfect just like it did the first time on 6.2.2
Wee update.
I searched around for the actual twrp they mention in the thread, found it, and got to the yellow triangle. Continuing my adventure of solving my own problems. Just loaded into the kindle fire, testing root. Will edit this post if success, and tell others what my problem was (for them, if they see the same problems).
Nope, still getting permission denied errors when installing the vending and what not. Still no root...At least I got the triangle though?
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I used the older version .0.9.3 I believe it was worked perfect just like it did the first time on 6.2.2
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Care to clarify of what you used the older version?
..Interesting.
Well, it seems I have finally got it rooted.
Using the kindle fire utility to install vending and whatnot does not currently work on my device (made respect to the creator, it's just not working...).
I decided to try and download/install it manually, and I now have root. I'll see if the forums will let me send him a message.
As I said, I'd mention how I "fixed" (more like just trying everything) it. It was simple. I went and found the actual TWRP the guide mentioned.
For reference: twrp-fire-2.1.0 will NOT work (at least for me) to root the kindle. You require twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0
Thanks for those who looked, lets see if I can break it now
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=AZ88CYWv0FU&v=AZ88CYWv0FU&gl=US I used this method the first time I rooted mine on 6.2.2 in the video description there is further guide for 6.3 but I used kindle fire utility for my daughter's on both 6.2.2 and 6.3 and for mine as well on 6.3 but all the drivers were already in place but and it was v0.9.3 utility I really think that the better way is pushing the files via adb to your device but the utility is easier I'm using twrp 2.0 works perfect if your gonna flash wipe everything factory/data cache dalvik and system have backups done and all your files where you can find them rom and gapps read ops well for flash instructions go the extra bit with your wipes it doesn't hurt just don't reboot on accident until your done flashing because you will have no system on your device use root explorer to rename your backups without spaces or the won't restore you will find your backups under SD card/twrp/backups/ooooooo familiarize yourself good with locations in explorer so you know where to navigate to before doing anything even close to a flash initial boots take considerable time I would say anywhere from 5- 10 mins depending knowledge of what your doing is key read read ask questions
PatchesOfPlenox said:
Well, it won't let me post in the relevant thread so I figured why not make my own. I got a brand new kindle (my old one malfunctioned, non-root related), and was attempting to root it. Mind you, my old kindle rooted fine. I went with the utility option, and it all seemed to work fine. However, upon noticing this:
Code:
1862 KB/s (327980 bytes in 0.172s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Calendar.apk
Success
failed to copy 'apps\system\vending.apk' to '/system/app/vending.apk': Permissio
n denied
failed to copy 'apps\system\GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk' to '/system/app/Googl
eCalendarSyncAdapter.apk': Permission denied
failed to copy 'apps\system\GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk' to '/system/app/Googl
eContactsSyncAdapter.apk': Permission denied
I noticed that root was NOT in fact installed. Mind you, all through the Kindle Fire Utility (latest version). I thought to myself, alright, maybe the tool is bugged at the moment. I went ahead and did it the old fashion way....or not. Again, it would not root. So, while following instructions (all of which say to use a version of twrp which is not the current version) I just try again, to the letter. Never once do I encounter a "Yellow Triangle". Instead, now my kindle fire will show the "Kindle Fire" logo at boot, with a little android guy above it.
I did install super user, but without root, it's useless really.
I even factory reset, to try and start from scratch. This however did not remove what I assume is FireFireFire (The android icon over the Kindle Fire Logo) as the bootloader, so that's a problem in itself. What am I doing wrong? What can I do here? I'd love root like on my old kindle fire, I'd love to have Google Play/Market, and a real youtube app. However, none of the things on the forums are actually rooting my kindle. I've no idea where to go from here, and help would be greatly appreciated.
In short:
- Tried to root with Kindle Fire Utility (Latest Version)
- Success in running, but no root.
- Tried to root manually.
- Never got "Yellow Triangle", could boot twrp, no root.
- Tried to factory reset.
- Did not remove FireFireFire, still weird kindle fire boot up logo.
- Lost. Please halp.
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For your information or anyone else's, the yellow triangle is the old FIREFIREFIRE, the bootloader. The new version has a android guy over the kindle logo. So now that you have the yellow triangle back, you're using the old Firefirefire.
To easily update FireFireFire, or TWRP, I recommend smirkis' scripts that run right through your kindle, no computer necessary (you must have root).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500935
Thanks jacewt muchly appreciated
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PatchesOfPlenox said:
Well, it seems I have finally got it rooted.
Using the kindle fire utility to install vending and whatnot does not currently work on my device (made respect to the creator, it's just not working...).
I decided to try and download/install it manually, and I now have root. I'll see if the forums will let me send him a message.
As I said, I'd mention how I "fixed" (more like just trying everything) it. It was simple. I went and found the actual TWRP the guide mentioned.
For reference: twrp-fire-2.1.0 will NOT work (at least for me) to root the kindle. You require twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0
Thanks for those who looked, lets see if I can break it now
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By the way twrp does not root your device its simply a custom touch recovery for the kindle download root checker or try an app that requires root like root explorer it will ask for superuser permissions when opened just check remember and allow to grant permission
I was able to root the KF in short order with the utility -just follow the instructions to the letter, make sure ADB is functioning correctly. If you are having trouble with ADB, just make sure that it says composite, and not straight android USB. If, when you go to device manager, and the driver isn't the composite variant, unplug the kindle from the computer, delete the driver entry from device manager, and then plug the kindle back in. If you've edited the correct driver files, it should pick it up and ID it as a composite device and you'll be on your way to root in a few minutes from that point.
Also - I didn't use TWRP, instead opting for CWM. No particular reason why, I'm just familiar and comfortable with CWM and I know from experience that it "just works".
As we all know Kindle fire hd is a great device I rooted my Kindle Last week and i had google play store and everything on it. I really wanted the Voice search from previous other forums turned out it was possible if you spoof your device. with the build.prop file found in the system folder. i didnt know how to do it so i searched build.prop on Playstore installed an app which optimizes it all by a button. after i optimized it i rebooted the device. And now im stuck on the boot Animation screen all i can do it turn it on and off.:crying::crying::crying::crying: I understand you need a factory cable to fix it. Which is already bought of the internet today and waiting for delivery soon. For some reason i still got a conenction with my kindle through ADB. Is there any way i can unbrick my device i am willing to take the biggest risks since Amazon already said they will send me a new one.
Please Help me
Optic_Vithu said:
As we all know Kindle fire hd is a great device I rooted my Kindle Last week and i had google play store and everything on it. I really wanted the Voice search from previous other forums turned out it was possible if you spoof your device. with the build.prop file found in the system folder. i didnt know how to do it so i searched build.prop on Playstore installed an app which optimizes it all by a button. after i optimized it i rebooted the device. And now im stuck on the boot Animation screen all i can do it turn it on and off.:crying::crying::crying::crying: I understand you need a factory cable to fix it. Which is already bought of the internet today and waiting for delivery soon. For some reason i still got a conenction with my kindle through ADB. Is there any way i can unbrick my device i am willing to take the biggest risks since Amazon already said they will send me a new one.
Please Help me
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Yes you can as long as ADB still recognizes your Kindle. Here is a link to a post when I had the same issue. Use the tool provided by onmelia(make sure you thank him or donate) and follow his instructions to the T. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2097196 There is also another link that is for Kindle Fire for Begginers that explains a lot and was very helpful to me when I had the same problem:good:
Optic_Vithu said:
As we all know Kindle fire hd is a great device I rooted my Kindle Last week and i had google play store and everything on it. I really wanted the Voice search from previous other forums turned out it was possible if you spoof your device. with the build.prop file found in the system folder. i didnt know how to do it so i searched build.prop on Playstore installed an app which optimizes it all by a button. after i optimized it i rebooted the device. And now im stuck on the boot Animation screen all i can do it turn it on and off.:crying::crying::crying::crying: I understand you need a factory cable to fix it. Which is already bought of the internet today and waiting for delivery soon. For some reason i still got a conenction with my kindle through ADB. Is there any way i can unbrick my device i am willing to take the biggest risks since Amazon already said they will send me a new one.
Please Help me
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Dont do it, that apps arent compatible with the kindle fire hd, see my post and download the version you are, and you will have a fully tweaked build.prop and init.d scripts. This were already tested by me and fully work
And buy fastboot before tweaking anything
Sent From My Super Modded KFHD
persano said:
Dont do it, that apps arent compatible with the kindle fire hd, see my post and download the version you are, and you will have a fully tweaked build.prop and init.d scripts. This were already tested by me and fully work
Sent From My Super Modded KFHD
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and by me...
lacoursiere18 said:
and by me...
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And how about the perfomance and gaming, you didnt told me, and your score?
Sent From My Super Modded KFHD
Thank you very much you beast. You save my life
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[BACKUP][RECOVERY] Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide Software
Optic_Vithu said:
As we all know Kindle fire hd is a great device I rooted my Kindle Last week and i had google play store and everything on it. I really wanted the Voice search from previous other forums turned out it was possible if you spoof your device. with the build.prop file found in the system folder. i didnt know how to do it so i searched build.prop on Playstore installed an app which optimizes it all by a button. after i optimized it i rebooted the device. And now im stuck on the boot Animation screen all i can do it turn it on and off.:crying::crying::crying::crying: I understand you need a factory cable to fix it. Which is already bought of the internet today and waiting for delivery soon. For some reason i still got a conenction with my kindle through ADB. Is there any way i can unbrick my device i am willing to take the biggest risks since Amazon already said they will send me a new one.
Please Help me
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Optic_Vithu,
I am sorry we were not available when this first happened, we could have gotten you in business in less than 10 - 15 minutes.
We have a utility that completely automates the recovery process, here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
We are offering images with several options next week like Google Play Store, Google Apps, Apex Launcher, etc.
The other option if you prefer to do it command line, onemeila has a great how to as well, just Search for Kindle Fire Recovery.