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[Q] Question re Need for Kindle Fire Utility

I have successfully re-rooted my KF using BurritoRoot process after 6.2.1 update killed my previous root. I now have a functioning root and am also able to temporarily unroot using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper. I should mention that I have market successfully running as well as various google apps including Google Currents. I haven't installed the Kindle Fire Utility.
My question is: do I have a need for the Kindle Fire Utility on my device given the above information?? Also, despite having read through the Kindle Fire Utility thread, I don't understand the term "permanent root." Does this mean that one cannot temporarily unroot the device in order to, for example, stream Amazon video??
Thanks for any suggestions.

The Kindle Fire Utility does not get installed on your Kindle Fire. It is only a method of dealing with the rooting process. If you installed BurritoRoot, and have the Google apps, there is no benefit to using it unless you need to reload the drivers for USB access.

Thanks for your answer.
Two more questions. What about the need for TWRP?? Finally, is there a way to protect the root in the event of future Amazon Kindle Fire updates??

lstern said:
Thanks for your answer.
Two more questions. What about the need for TWRP??
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TWRP is a recovery system that allows you to do system level backups and restores of your device. With it, you can try different updates, and restore back to where you were etc...
From the TeamWin Page: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
* Ability to save custom recovery settings
* Touchscreen driven with real buttons and drag-to-scroll
* XML-based GUI that allows full customization of the layout – true theming!
* Settings are saved to the sdcard and persist through reboots
* Ability to choose which partitions to back up and which to restore
* Ability to choose to compress backups – now with pigz (multi-core processor support for faster compression times)
Finally, is there a way to protect the root in the event of future Amazon Kindle Fire updates??
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Not at this time. there are a number of suggestions that have been made like restricting which services and apps run, but there is nothing definitive.
The ability to reroot however using the current methods should be enough though.
OR you can change to something like CM7 and you won't get updates any longer, but there are some issues like the inability to use Amazon Prime (if you care for that) that don't work with that.
As many more people get Kindle Fires, more eyes will get put on these and solutions will show up.
Wonder how many Kindle Fires are being opened for Christmas this morning..

[NOOB GUIDE] KINDLE FIRE: ICS 4.0 Error Loop Message

My story:
For noobs like me, its hard to fix something when you are unaware that you install an app that will potentially break your device or work inappropriately.
I had my kindle fire as a gift from my husband which is very upsetting to me that I accidentally broke it by just downloading an app that I didn't know it will cause a problem. This kindle fire that I have is important to me because its not just a gadget but its a GIFT from a special someone and its ok to me if I bought it for myself I could prolly buy it again..but its not.. I spent the whole night up searching for answers to fix this thing, took me a day to fix it *sigh* and glad I did.
Well..to make it short and simple to understand: If you downloaded the app that messed up your kindle fire here: http://syndicateapps.com/main/ICS_Releases.html
.I did not rooted my kindle fire before installing this app and I did not install TWRP too to recover it back to its normal state (This iv only known now, because I do not have knowledge about the risks of this app) but Then.. this is a the right simple guide for you.
FIRST THING YOU NEED TO DO:
1. If you do not have a USB cable to sync your device to your computer. Get one first
2. Connect your kindle fire using your USB cable and connect it to your computer.
3. Download Kindle Fire Utility http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
4. Extract the Kindle Fire Utility you just downloaded
5. Open up the folder click install_driver this is a windows batch file.
6. After installing, exit the application
7. Open up run from Kindle Fire Utility folder
8. Now you notice you will see alot of choices:
1. Bootmode Menu
2. BurritoRoot <Temporary>
3. Install permanent root with superuser
4. Obtain stock update .zip
5. Install latest TWRP Recovery
6. Extras
0. Recheck device status.
9. Type in number "2" which is : BurritoRoot <Temporary>
10. Did'nt work? , now choose option number "3" which is : Install permanent root with superuser and this will surely work as it worked in mine
*NOTE that some of the options in this utilities doesn't work as for you can't navigate your kindle fire because of that darn spam loop message.
11. Now that you have rooted your kindle fire, we need to go to
option number "6" which is : Extras
12. under extras choose "Install Google apps / Go Launcher Ex
-Now! Its time to go back to your Kindle Fire - At this point you will notice your kindle fire giving you a notification as to which app you want to run as default.
Now is the time to do the right thing, Revert it back to its original state.
"DO NOT CHECK THE BOX"
13. Select "kindle" Launcher and it should navigate you back to default.
14. Now you can delete the damned ICS 4.0 app that messed up your Kindle Fire.
and its up to you now if you wanna tweak it still but to me i just deleted all every little trace of that ICS app.
* This Guide is through my experience that worked for me, I intended to post this one to help newbies like me to recover their kindle fire. because I know how hard to find a guide that its simply to understand. Honestly, Iv been reading all day, and trust me, not even a single word they are mentioning that I understand. I even asked customer service help for kindle fire, didnt helped me either. I just tried it ALL-around and I almost broke my Alienware laptop because of this darn app, good thing I used my other laptop to do repair on my kindle fire *sigh*.
*If there is something missing, MODERATORS of this forum please feel free to edit.*
*ALL MY CREDITS GOES TO THE DEVELOPER OF KINDLE UTILITIES*

based on what I'm reading, u could have flashed this launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20676760
in recovery and u shoulda been good to go
edit: damn, I didn't notice u wernt rooted first, ignore my ignorance.
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Still not quite working
So i followed all the steps in this guide as well as the Kindle Fire utility Thread.
But when i get to the step 10 and 11 it says that Device not Connected.
adb tells me device not found, I've checked the c:/users/uname/.android/ and the adb_usb.ini file has 0x1949 in it.
under Device manager the kindle shows up under android phone as an android adb interface. No yellow ! or anything
Why is the device suddenly not recognized
not sure where it went wrong, i just want to remove the ICS 4.0 launcher.
I'm not wanting to root it, i'm sure once the ICS 4.0 is gone i could root without problems.
Am i missing something? I only downloaded the KFU, do i need to download android sdk or adb, i was under the impression that the KFU is all i needed.
Any help is appreciated
Stupid ICS 4.0 Launcher has really messed things up fore me.

Ok sense i couldn't get the adb stuff to work, i noticed that when i plugged the kindle in, right before the connected to computer message came up, it showed the notification tab very quickly so after about 30 mins i finally got the timing right with unplugging and repluging it to hit that bar in time and i uninstalled the app.
Took way too long, but at least i can use it now.

hi..me also facing the same trial and error method..but cannot get the timing correct...please help with some alternative way...me also a newbee..

Or you could delete it off the device with a app manager
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[Q] Android Market

I was thinking about rooting the kindle fire, installing the market, then unrooting but I have a few questions first.
1. What is the best method of rooting?
2. What is the best method of installing the market?
3.Best method of unrooting.
And....
4. I read somewhere that, to install the market you would need to have a file manager. Can you use the quick office app that came installed with the Fire?
5. Best method of removing the market?

1. http://bit.ly/w50X6S
2. http://bit.ly/A5aX1I
3. http://bit.ly/ylyiGv

[Q] help needed with KF, BIG BIG NOOB???

Hi Guys, I am new to this and need some help. I just bought the KF, version 6.2.2 and wanted to get rid of the shocking front interface. I have searched the forums on how to do it. (But obviously not thorough enough).
I downloaded Kindle fire 0.9.3 and a few other programs and began the process.
I believe I rooted my kindle, however I cannot install fire fire fire. When I run kindle fire 0.9.3 with the kindle plugged in it says
ADB status: online
ADB rooted: yes
BOOT Status: 4000 (normal)
When I choose option 6 to install firefirefire it says
Installing firefirefire
"adb" is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
I have android SDk tool loaded on my computer.
I have TWRP loaded on the kindle.
I have checked device manager and everything seems to be ok.
Do I have to run all the options from the KFU menu.
I get the Yellow Traingle of death when I start up the Kindle but it will then load into the defualt user inerface.
Can someone please, please help this BIG NOOB OUT. All I want is to get rid of the **** bookshelf and have access to the Android Market place and other things.
regards
peter

If it's a yellow triangle with a fire in it that's the FireFireFire logo.

Thanks for that,
Is firefirefire a rom or is it something else. I though if load firefirefire I will get a rom which will give me a different user interface from the bookshelf amazon supplies the kindle with.
If that is not the case can someone explain what it is that I have and how to get rid of the bookshelf and install something better.
I need to know the process from the start to finish if possible.
Regards
Peter

It looks like the utility can not find adb command. Check the location of the adb at the tolls or files folders.
You may need to re-download the utility again.
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ammubarak said:
It looks like the utility can not find adb command. Check the location of the adb at the tolls or files folders.
You may need to re-download the utility again.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk
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adb should be located in kf utility's folder...
try using gscript instead.

All firefirefire is is an easy way to get into recovery ( so the yellow triangle of death is good). If you don't want to switch roms' then use KFU to flash gapps which will give you Google stuff and the market, and use that to download go launcher.

Sorry for being a complete NOOB.
I have connected my KF to my computer a looked through the files and folders, I cannot find a utilities folder. file
I found the ADB.exe is in the tools directory in KFU. Do I need to move it or re install something.
Also where can i get gapps and how do I flash it to the KF. Is it already their somewhere in the menu.??
LIke I said in my first post, all I want is google, android market and just a different user interface.
complete NOOB

launch kf utility again and select option 5

[Q] Will Root or custom ROM allow 2+ users..

Basically just want to know if I root and use a custom ROM on my Kindle Fire could two or more users use the Kindle with thier google accounts...I've done some google searches and it seems to be a hassle..but wondering if rooted if different outcome...thanks. Also I did a search but came up empty...if someone can direct me to a thread I'd appreciate it..

Root Needed
As far as I can tell from your post, you want to have multiple google accounts on your device?
This is easy, but won't work on stock. On stock ROM you can't have any google accounts. You will need to root unfortunately!
Heaps of guides on this around.
Main Steps:
-Get ADB on your computer (explaining this takes forever)
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
EDIT: NOT A GOOD WAY - http://www.trick-computer.info/howto-root-amazon-kindle-fire.html or google!
-Use Kindle Fire Utility to install BurritoRoot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
-Rooted, then install android market and google framework - also guides around. The easiest way to install android market is to go into kindlefireutility and just press a couple of buttons in it (auto download and install )
Thanks to the devs!