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[Q] Kindle Fire v7 cant Root :(

I have tried to root my kindle with the Kindle Fire v7 and have had no luck, It comes back with The system cannot find the path specified, I have installed the drivers and my kindle shows up as Android Composite ADB Interface. Thanks for any help in advance. I have also tried the burritoRoot with no luck. I am on version 6.2.1 I have never had problems with any android devises before but this seems alittle different.

i have the exact same problem. would really appreciate some help

I had this problem and here are the steps I took to fix it.
Go to Google's website and manually download and install the SDK, at the end when it asks you to open the utility to download images and such, uncheck the box and click finish.
Download the Kindle Fire Utility v.7
Connect your Kindle Fire to your usb port.
Go to Start Menu -> Accessories -> Run and type in "devmgmt.msc" (without quotations)
There should be an "unknown device" with the name of Kindle Fire (or close to it), right click that and click update driver software.
Click "Browse my computer for driver software"
Hit Browse and locate the "drivers" folder in the Kindle Fire Utility folder
Click next and let it install the software
Go into the Kindle Fire Utility folder and run "run.bat"
Everything should work as expected from here on out, or at least it did for me

I think for both us we already have the drivers installed. the problem is in running the actual bat for the utility. unless maybe we did something wrong in installing the drivers, but i don't think so. I actually used the exact same method to install the drivers as you did.

Check your system path for what the program is trying to run. If the path is there, make sure the file its calling is there. Google adding a path to windows for more info.

I think he problem has to do with the program not finding the kindle

claytybob said:
I had this problem and here are the steps I took to fix it.
Go to Google's website and manually download and install the SDK, at the end when it asks you to open the utility to download images and such, uncheck the box and click finish.
Download the Kindle Fire Utility v.7
Connect your Kindle Fire to your usb port.
Go to Start Menu -> Accessories -> Run and type in "devmgmt.msc" (without quotations)
There should be an "unknown device" with the name of Kindle Fire (or close to it), right click that and click update driver software.
Click "Browse my computer for driver software"
Hit Browse and locate the "drivers" folder in the Kindle Fire Utility folder
Click next and let it install the software
Go into the Kindle Fire Utility folder and run "run.bat"
Everything should work as expected from here on out, or at least it did for me
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I am good all the way to "run.bat" and when i do i get (ADB Status: Online, ADB Rooted: No, Boot Status: Unknown, So i put in #3 and press enter withch is Install Perment Root with Superuser, that is when i get all The system cannot find the path specified.

alright, so i was parusing around, and i think i found a solution. don't know why it works, but i think it will help you
Originally Posted by YourIcarus
Following this, two things happen. If I download the file from this post and attempt to install it, I receive an error stating Windows could not find files. If I install from the driver included in the OP, it's successful. However, ADB still does not recognize the device, and the Kindle Fire Utility returns an error: device not found.
Any help?
try this it may work:
open a cmd windows from your sdk tools folder, not the platform-tools, just tools and run this:
android update adb
then go to your user folder c:\users\username there should be a folder named .android in there, open adb_usb.ini and add this line at the bottom
0x1949
save close and update driver again, hope it works
credit goes to iluretar btw. make sure that you have the android sdk before doing this. delete whatever driver you had before this. after doing this, install the drivers manually through device manager and browsing to the folder included with the utility. and then...it works...for me at least, not sure why. oh, and...er...not sure where you find the link to android sdk, but i'm sure someone can provide you with that...

Fairtrade128 said:
alright, so i was parusing around, and i think i found a solution. don't know why it works, but i think it will help you
Originally Posted by YourIcarus
Following this, two things happen. If I download the file from this post and attempt to install it, I receive an error stating Windows could not find files. If I install from the driver included in the OP, it's successful. However, ADB still does not recognize the device, and the Kindle Fire Utility returns an error: device not found.
Any help?
try this it may work:
open a cmd windows from your sdk tools folder, not the platform-tools, just tools and run this:
android update adb
then go to your user folder c:\users\username there should be a folder named .android in there, open adb_usb.ini and add this line at the bottom
0x1949
save close and update driver again, hope it works
credit goes to iluretar btw. make sure that you have the android sdk before doing this. delete whatever driver you had before this. after doing this, install the drivers manually through device manager and browsing to the folder included with the utility. and then...it works...for me at least, not sure why. oh, and...er...not sure where you find the link to android sdk, but i'm sure someone can provide you with that...
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Well I guess im still not doing it right cause im still getting The devise not found.

I moved my install_drivers.bat file from the drivers folder to the same folder as run.bat and ran it (install_drivers.bat that is). It seemed to install correctly. Now, however, my kindle will not mount. So when I try to use the utility to install TWRP, it stops at "Installing TWRP... If we get stuck here for a while, power the kindle on and off a few times. < waiting for device >"
I have rebooted my device 6 times and it still does not work. My device no longer mounts, I can't even see it in device manager. I tried installing the drivers manually prior to moving install_drivers.bat. This seemed to work but I ran the install_drivers.bat after moving it anyway, maybe that makes me a noob.
Anyway, is there a way to fix this? I want root on my device!
EDIT: Here is the script I am getting in cmd when I run install_drivers.bat. I realize that the problem is I am running Windows 7 x86. But is there a way to run it for x86 instead of x64?
This tool will attempt to install the correct Drivers for the Kindle Fire.
It will also perform the setup required for adb_usb.ini in .android for you.
This version of C:\Users\Chris\Desktop\Kindle Fire Utility\tools\x64\devcon.exe
is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your compute
r's system information to see whether you need a x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) ve
rsion of the program, and then contact the software publisher.
This version of C:\Users\Chris\Desktop\Kindle Fire Utility\tools\x64\devcon.exe
is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your compute
r's system information to see whether you need a x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) ve
rsion of the program, and then contact the software publisher.
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Here is what i did. First off, not just any data cable works, i found that lg cable dont like adb. Some samsung cables give me trouble too. But anyways. Click start menu, type device, click and open device manager the go back to start type device again and open device and printers. If the kindle has installed its drivers then you should see "kindle" in DEVICE AND PRINTERS click on kindle go to properties select driver "tab" and hit uninstall. Open device manager and make sure its still sees the kindle as ADB interface. If so then you should be all set. This should be done after editing the adb_usb file and updating the google drivers.

Clemzon said:
Here is what i did. First off, not just any data cable works, i found that lg cable dont like adb. Some samsung cables give me trouble too. But anyways. Click start menu, type device, click and open device manager the go back to start type device again and open device and printers. If the kindle has installed its drivers then you should see "kindle" in DEVICE AND PRINTERS click on kindle go to properties select driver "tab" and hit uninstall. Open device manager and make sure its still sees the kindle as ADB interface. If so then you should be all set. This should be done after editing the adb_usb file and updating the google drivers.
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Thank you, this is what finally got it working for me. I had tried everything; installed 3 different USB drivers, edited files, moved files around, all with no signs of progress. Finally this approach made everything work perfectly!

Clemzon said:
Here is what i did. First off, not just any data cable works, i found that lg cable dont like adb. Some samsung cables give me trouble too. But anyways. Click start menu, type device, click and open device manager the go back to start type device again and open device and printers. If the kindle has installed its drivers then you should see "kindle" in DEVICE AND PRINTERS click on kindle go to properties select driver "tab" and hit uninstall. Open device manager and make sure its still sees the kindle as ADB interface. If so then you should be all set. This should be done after editing the adb_usb file and updating the google drivers.
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THANKS, that worked like a champ. After I did that it work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using XDA App

Kindle fire not seen

Ok so I am new hear and I was reading in THIS POST about installing TWRP using the Kindle Fire Utility. So I installed the drivers as directed and I see in my device manager "android ADB device" and in my taskbar I can eject the kindle. In File Manager I do not see the Kindle fire and the Kindle Fire Utility is not seeing my Kindle Fire. I am stuck and cannot post in the above forum because I have not made enough posts. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would like to install Cynogen Mod to my Kindle fire to be able to access the full capabilities of this wonderful device.
Thank you

a good method to start is using kfu as you suggested but there are some tricks to get it running:
- place it to c:\ and rename it to "kfu" (it don't like spaces in pathname)
- try to install the correct drivers by running install_drivers.bat else install/update them manually:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21720811&postcount=41
- pay attention on the driver verification level:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22065426&postcount=846
- the drivers are in c:\kfu\drivers\kindle
- right drivers for each mode:
normal & recovery boot -> android composite adb interface
fastboot -> android adb interface
once you got rid of the drivers you have to update the run.bat of kfu to work with burritoroot3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21749205&postcount=792
now you should be good to go ...

Thank you BB3 I will give this a try later tonight. appreciate the help

man install buritoroot and TWRP(which installs and FireFireFire) by yourself when i tried with the kindle fire utility all got were errors, but when i installed it by myself everythink went smooth. Just find separate guide for every step
1.Root
2.TWRP and FireFireFire
3.CM7

I'm having the same problem as you and it sucks I just want to root it

Hate to necro post, but I'm having the same issue and none of the posted suggestions work. I have the ADB drivers installed (the Kindle is detected as "Android Composite ADB Interface"), but I did not install the drivers using the KFU batch file; I could never get it to stop producing the unsigned error, no matter what system settings I chose for unsigned drivers. I ended up doing a manual driver install and directing the installer at the driver files that came with KFU. Now KFU refuses to "see" the Kindle connected to my system and therefore I can't do a thing with it. I am able to browse the Kindle files in Windows Explorer (should I be able to? I've seen conflicting answers to this), but KFU always reports its ADB status as "Offline". Soft disconnecting the Kindle (hitting the "Disconnect" button on the Kindle) doesn't change anything, except removes my ability to browse the Knidle files (no surprise there).
This is a fully updated (6.3) Kindle and Windows XP. I did attempt to manually do what KFU does automagically prior to finding out about KFU, but that effort produced similar results; the Kindle was never detected by the SDK tools, despite the drivers loading properly. I have also tried multiple USB ports on my system, but they all produced the same results. About the only thing I haven't tried is a different USB cable, but if the Kindle is able to be "seen" by the OS correctly, I don't think the cable is a problem.

Have you tryed rebooting your computer? http://liliputing.com/2012/03/root-...ogle-play-store-with-kindle-fire-utility.html or http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=mwMHIkX20YI&v=mwMHIkX20YI&gl=US nat3mil gives good instruction it helps to watch the video do the step while paused then move onto the next its how I did it the first time the second time I just used the utility was easy peasy cause drivers were already installed and functional

Yeah, I followed those exact instructions and video, with no results. Reboot doesn't make any difference, KFU still can't see the device.

cogadh said:
Yeah, I followed those exact instructions and video, with no results. Reboot doesn't make any difference, KFU still can't see the device.
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If you followed the instructions to the t like not plugging in your device until you have the drivers installed .then you may have something on your computer preventing adb try the 6.2.2 method
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=AZ88CYWv0FU&v=AZ88CYWv0FU&gl=US or just keep looking for something that works cause people miss steps all the time sometimes its persistence or trial and error that gets results I'm very surprised your not seeing anything in device manager that applies to your kindle mine installed some drivers immediately when I connected it I had to change them to root it but it did show up in the list of devices as well as appearing next to my c drive as a kindle for SD card access but I'm on windows seven anything I connect does something.

No, Device Manager sees everything fine, it's KFU that refuses to see it. I am getting both a Kindle storage device and an Android ADB device in Device Manager, as well as seeing the Kindle as a removable drive in Windows Explorer. The old 6.2.2 instructions are of no help, that's what I tried the first time I attempted to root the device before the 6.3 update and I got the same exact results. I don't know what on my machine could possibly be interfering, this is a very barebones XP, I don't even run anti-virus on it.

cogadh said:
No, Device Manager sees everything fine, it's KFU that refuses to see it. I am getting both a Kindle storage device and an Android ADB device in Device Manager, as well as seeing the Kindle as a removable drive in Windows Explorer. The old 6.2.2 instructions are of no help, that's what I tried the first time I attempted to root the device before the 6.3 update and I got the same exact results. I don't know what on my machine could possibly be interfering, this is a very barebones XP, I don't even run anti-virus on it.
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Could be your machine but don't use the utility and when you do put twrp on if ya get there use 2.0 the older version people are having trouble with the new one http://www.techtuple.com/477/how-to-root-kindle-fire-6-3-easily/ this is done through cmd without utility. Original thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568340
About all the advice I can give you all else fails use another computer windows 7 machine things are more straight forward than xp
Edit: just a side note a lot of people are bricking their devices I keep remembering the Christmas story be careful you'll shoot your eye out also some people I believe are having success opening kfu attaching thier fire while off then powering up the kindle

I read somewhere that the utility doesn't work for xp wish I could find the post I think you need to push the files the old way using command prompt and you will get it sounds like your drivers are there but utility is useless

If your device isn't recognized it is a driver issue, regardless of whether your computer says they are installed or not.
Scrap your current drivers and start fresh using the tutorial posted here:
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/13/how-to-install-kindle-fire-adb-usb-driver/
Forget about KFU, get Android SDK and set up the drivers yourself. Learn to use fastboot to manually change your bootmode manually through command prompt. It will save you hours of heartache in the future.
Reinstall your (non KFU) drivers and try again.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium

Thanx soup better said than what I was trying

if you want to test to see if your drivers and adb are correctly installed plug your kindle in to your computer type cd c:\kindleadb then hit enter then type adb devices hit enter mine said adb server out of date. killing...
*dameon started successfully*
list of devices attached
42220600000000001 device
c:\KindleADB>
this is all in command prompt at this point I could paste in commands and root my kindle run this test to verify drivers are correctly installed if you dont see this try again on driver installation.

First time i've ever rooted a kindle and i had the same problem.
To fix this just go to device manager and uninstall the driver and then unplug and replug in your kindle then run the utility.

oh no trouble at all rooting rooted rommed and rockin here took the 6.3 ota this morning with 5 mins I was rooted with fff twrp then went back to 1 of my restore points of cm7 after a backup of 6.3 thanx tho

soupmagnet said:
If your device isn't recognized it is a driver issue, regardless of whether your computer says they are installed or not.
Scrap your current drivers and start fresh using the tutorial posted here:
Forget about KFU, get Android SDK and set up the drivers yourself. Learn to use fastboot to manually change your bootmode manually through command prompt. It will save you hours of heartache in the future.
Reinstall your (non KFU) drivers and try again.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
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If all newbs do no other work but learn to use fastboot and adb it would save save a lot of grief for them and the ones helping them. jes sayin..

Thepooch said:
if you want to test to see if your drivers and adb are correctly installed plug your kindle in to your computer type cd c:\kindleadb then hit enter then type adb devices hit enter mine said adb server out of date. killing...
*dameon started successfully*
list of devices attached
42220600000000001 device
c:\KindleADB>
this is all in command prompt at this point I could paste in commands and root my kindle run this test to verify drivers are correctly installed if you dont see this try again on driver installation.
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This will only work if the device is booted to a point where it will receive adb commands. Otherwise, use "fastboot devices". Sometimes if you are stuck at the bootloader it helps to shut your device down completely and restart before issuing fastboot commands.
Beyond that, it's a driver issue.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium

I had that same problem., but then I uninstalled the current drivers for my kindle altogether, and disabled them, then I ran install_drivers .bat again, then it worked.
Kindle Fire running KANG CM9
New developer, working on my own custom rom

[Q] Kindle has been wiped in TWRP and Windows only displays device as Unkown

My nephew managed to get into TWRP and somehow wiped the entire thing clean. I purposely keep a recovery .zip in there but even that's gone. When the Kindle is turned on it displays the Fire triangle but then the screen goes black and stays like that. I can boot into TWRP but can't use the mount option or adb because my computer, and the three others I've tried, refuses to recognize the Kindle. It shows up in Device Manager as Unknown and I can't manually install the driver. I've tried every combination of booting it with the computer off or on, uninstalling the Unknown driver, everything. Can you kind folks please save my butt? Thanks in advance for your responses.

wiped in TWRP and Windows only displays device as Unkown
Lance Uppercut,
Have you tried starting adb services and going back through the FireFireFire Utility, this has fixed a lot of boot errors that I had in the pass?
Let me know if you need help with starting adb services.
Thanks,
JohninLex

Thanks for your reply
Can you please elaborate on this a bit more? Maybe I'm not understanding correctly but I thought starting adb services wouldn't do anything in this instance since it wouldn't recognize the Kindle as being there at all? For instance, when I run Kindle Fire Utility it shows adb devices as being offline. If I could get the Kindle to show up as anything other than Unknown I'm certain I could just update the driver to an android device and have KFU take it over from there.

wiped in TWRP and Windows only displays device as Unkown
Lance Uppercut,
Did you root your Kindle "adb devices"
and the following commands?
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp
adb install Burritoroot3.apk
or did you download a file from the market to get root?
if you did it the above way with adb commands from a terminal would be great.
Either way lets set the driver, download the Kindle Fire Utility extract it to your desktop. or take note where you extracted it. Then go to your device manager and right click on the Kindle (unknown device) look for update driver and browse the the Kindle Fire Utility folder double click on the drivers folder and let it update the right driver you need for your OS (XP,Vista, 7 x86 or 64). Once it finds the right driver Open up a command prompt by going to start run and typing cmd and hitting enter. Once that is done download the KindleADB files and place them in the C:\ (drag and drop should be fine here ) go back to your command prompt and do the following commands:
** urname** C:\ " cd KindleADB " then hit enter
and then do " adb devices " it may or may not come back with your device sn but as long as it has started is what we are looking for.
Once that is done go back to your desktop leaving everything open and look through the Kindle Fire Utility until you find a file named Run.bat double click and hit run this will reinstall twrp and allow it to be remount-able. If you need a stock Kindle rom with update 6.2.2 I have a back up I can share with you.
I hope this helps but if it does not let me know and we can go back over the the driver section.
Thanks,
JohninLex

I've attempted installing the driver manually many times like you stated and on different PCs all containing KFU and the modified .ini file in the .android folder and the message I get when I attempt to manually update the driver is "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems." When I first got the message I attempted to do it in an x86 system and the driver would still not install. My inability to get ANY computer to read the kindle as anything other than Unknown is the main issue. Even if I could make it read as the default "kindle" with the exclamation point it would be enough for me to fix it. But if I can't get a driver to load I'm hopeless to fix it in any way.

Use Android composite driver on your PC to get adb working. Once the adb is working, there multiple ways to boot or install a new ROM. I recommend to start doing the following commands:
Fastboot mode.
Try these ADB commands:
fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot
or
adb shell idme bootmode 4000
adb shell reboot
Ng you have an Android phone, connect to you PC first to see if adb is working using composite ad driver for Windows operating system
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

I can't use android composite driver. Every time I attempt to install the driver manually I get the error listed above. No matter what I do I can't get the Kindle to be anything other than Unknown

i had a problem where i could only get the fire symbol screen computer would not recognize. I had to start the kindle fire utility plug my kindle into the computer then turn it off, then have kfu install latest twrp again when it says waiting for device turn device on and it will reinstall that and get you back to the recovery. so maybe you can do the same with obtain stock update. not really sure to the kindle. my computer would recognize kindle fire for a few seconds and thats how i could install new twrp

about drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22342376&postcount=6
if you can't get rid of the drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038
nevertheless i would never install the original stock rom cause you loose fff,twrp and root
use one of the prerooted stock roms instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22393194&postcount=20

I had this exact same problem and ended up with a bricked kindle for a few weeks. I tried everything on the forum...uninstalling/reinstalling drivers/sdk/etc. At the end of it all I had the drivers installed properly (which was a real pain in the keyster) but my computer still would not recognize my device.
I found 2 posts that finally helped me:
1) in the .android file for adb_usb.ini, you need to add in 0x006 in another line. Also dont forget to add the 3-line code @ [Google.NTx86] and [Google.NTamd64]
Here is a link. This link has just about everything else you need to do to solve this issue.
http://www.kindle-fireforum.com/forum/amazon-kindle-fire-development/1086-adb-issues-solved-how.html
2) manually mount the drive and flash update.zip. For some reason my kindle got locked in fastboot, then when i switched it to normal it would get stuck on the loading animation. If this happens you probably need to flash and start over.
Here is that process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22433402&postcount=4
hope this helps and good luck

Help me save my kindle fire
I used KFU to install TWRP and up to CM9. But after that i restore to rom stock 6.2.
But after kindle start the error sorry loop in screen . I can not access to kindle.
process.android.acore force close
We try to connect and re install TWRP but not successfull. when i connect kindle to my pc (XP and window 7) it only recognize kindle as disk driver (athough i try to uninstall and setup manual driver )..
Help me urgent.
Thanks alot

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22342376&postcount=6

mhb1509 said:
I had this exact same problem and ended up with a bricked kindle for a few weeks. I tried everything on the forum...uninstalling/reinstalling drivers/sdk/etc. At the end of it all I had the drivers installed properly (which was a real pain in the keyster) but my computer still would not recognize my device.
I found 2 posts that finally helped me:
1) in the .android file for adb_usb.ini, you need to add in 0x006 in another line. Also dont forget to add the 3-line code @ [Google.NTx86] and [Google.NTamd64]
Here is a link. This link has just about everything else you need to do to solve this issue.
http://www.kindle-fireforum.com/forum/amazon-kindle-fire-development/1086-adb-issues-solved-how.html
2) manually mount the drive and flash update.zip. For some reason my kindle got locked in fastboot, then when i switched it to normal it would get stuck on the loading animation. If this happens you probably need to flash and start over.
Here is that process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22433402&postcount=4
hope this helps and good luck
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This comment gave a ton of hope since I have tried everything that has been mentioned already except for adding 0x006 but sadly it did not work. There's absolutely nothing I can do to get out of the Unknown state. I've never had my ass kicked this hard by a piece of hardware. I surrender.

maybe this as a last resort:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038

b63 said:
maybe this as a last resort:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430038
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I was reading through that earlier and it was a little too intimidating. I'm just going to sit here and cry for a couple of minutes.

Kindle still recognize as disk driver
I try to do something but adb not working (device not found because it recognize as normal disk driver). My pc use window xp professional.
How can i solve this

My kindle still recognize as normal disk driver
I try to test on some computers (xp, win7) but unfortunately, my kindle still recognize as normal usb only. (not adb device).
So i don know how to fix this problem
Please help me, or give me a hint

xp is a good choice - you don't have to care about the uac (user acces control)
have you checked according to my post #12 above ?
to shorten things up i could take a look with teamviewer if you like
just gimme a pm ...

Have you added the second vendor and the second set of USB command lines in your google/extras folder? If not add those turn off the kindle then turn it back on do "fastboot devices" then put the update.zip in your platform-tools folder then push the update to your kindle to be flashed by twrp. The command for that would be "advt push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip" you can have the kindle already in twrp by this point. Also when all is over you will have to reroot and reinstall fff and twrp. If you need help send me a message.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

Hard reset on main-board KF
My KF is frozen. I try to do hard reset by hold pw button 20s, but not effected.
So i've just open back-slide my KF, and see KF main-board.
Have hard reset trick on this main-board.
Help me please.

[GUIDE] Alternate method for rooting the Kindle Fire system version 6.3.1 and 6.3.2

The main reasons to root the kindle is to gain access to the Google Android Market and or flash a Rom. The the act of rooting the stock software is very near obsolete in most cases. For one reason or another this appears to be an arduous task for the kindle, the computer, the utility and for the inexperienced user. There`s a better way, not a new way but far less talked about. My hope is to create a better safety net for the average user. A few simple steps and you`re well on the way. The process involves getting drivers installed correctly, putting a custom recovery in place as well as a bootloader, managing your first backup and installing a modified stock Rom with root. It`s a good idea to first understand some basic things about what your device will need to make all this possible. I do not believe it could be anymore clearly laid out for you than FSM Kinfauns wrote here [GUIDE] Kindle Fire For Beginners. If you`re new to rooting or just to the Kindle Fire this is a must see.
Drivers​
Well I`m sorry the first part is difficult at least for some users it requires getting drivers in order. I`m not going to go into great detail on this it`s very well highlighted in the second post of the above thread. Some things that may help installation.
Avoid using 3.0 USB ports users have had trouble with them not reacting well to fastboot causing serious problems.
Make sure your using the proper cable.
Run the Install_driver bat file first. Any errors during this may indicate the need for a manual installation. Windows XP requires manual installation.
Plug in the Kindle. Watch to see if windows shows installation of drivers and which one. Windows 7 usually shows a popup balloon of the driver it`s installing, click on it to view progress and type.
Open device manager. In device manager you should see "Android phone" click to view driver it should read "Android Composite ADB Interface".
If it reads "Android ADB Interface" more work is needed.
Right click then select update driver.
Click "browse my computer for driver software", and point it to the kindle drivers. On my Windows 7 machine, for instance, it's C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Desktop\Kindle_Fire_Util ity_v0.9.6\Kindle Fire Utility\drivers\kindle.
Include subfolders and click next. Disregard any warnings update driver software anyway, preferably it will then read "Android Composite ADB Interface".
For manual installation here`s a very good tutorial. How to install Kindle Fire adb USB driver?
Driver flex test​There`s a way to test the driver before ever attempting to send anything to your device. The Kindle Fire driver is in and of itself multifaceted and Windows has only met with the first half of it. A mild introduction to the second half could very well prevent Windows from being confused when you need it function correctly for the technical part of this process. I would consider this "the lesser of two evils" with the only risk being stuck in fastboot. This far less under weighs actually physically breaking something if it were to fail.
Plug your kindle in.
Unlock the screen.
Tap disconnect at the bottom of the screen to stop the USB file transfer application if it auto launches.
Open device manager.
Launch Kindle Fire Utility.
Confirm driver indicates "Android Composite ADB Interface" in device manager and Kindle Fire Utility indicates ADB Status: Online / Boot Status: 4000.
In KFU select # 1 Bootmode Menu then select # 2 Fastboot <4002> the Kindle will be told to reboot in fastboot mode. Setting bootmodes with KFU takes a bit be patient.
Check device manager see that the driver reads "Android ADB Interface" without errors such as an exclamation point or a question mark.
Powering the device off and back on again while attached can prompt new hardware found for updating driver on XP and proper installation of the driver in Windows 7.
If it does have an error or Windows does not recognize the device you must once again right click then select update driver to make it read "Android ADB Interface".
Press any key to continue
If it says ADB status offline Boot Status: Unknown disregard and select # 1 Normal <4000> this will tell the Kindle to reboot in Normal mode.
After booted press any key to continue.
Press 0 to recheck device status.
Confirm driver indicates "Android Composite ADB Interface" in device manager and Kindle Fire Utility indicates ADB Status: Online / Boot Status: 4000. This completes the driver flex test. If you get stuck in fastboot don`t panic there`s no damage, just an altered bootmode. Keep working with your drivers, powering the device off and back on again while attached seems to work pretty well.
Device preparation​
Start with a fully charged battery.
This step is very important under settings/device turn on allow installation of applications from unknown sources.
Plug your kindle in.
Unlock the screen.
Tap disconnect at the bottom of the screen to stop the USB file transfer application if it auto launches.
Status verification​
Open device manager.
Launch Kindle Fire Utility.
Confirm driver indicates "Android Composite ADB Interface" in device manager and Kindle Fire Utility indicates ADB Status: Online / Boot Status: 4000.
TWRP installation​
Select # 3 Install Latest TWRP Recovery. The Kindle will be told to reboot in fastboot mode. If all goes smooth it will reboot, in the terminal it will download the recovery, send it, write it. Then return your kindle to normal bootmode.
If nothing happens after 3 or 4 minutes and it just sits there <waiting for device> simply hold down the power button while connected till it turns off then turn it back on again. This could even take a few times always wait the 3 or 4 minutes in between.
Bootloader installation​
Hopefully now the risky part is over and you`re booted back to the stock OS of the kindle.
Swipe to unlock the screen.
Do not disconnect the USB file transfer application. If it fails to auto launch touch upper left of screen, tap USB is connected select to copy files to/from your computer. This will show the contents of your sdcard on your computer.
Download bootloader only from here [bootloader][05-26] FFF 1.4A bugfixes + new look + recovery boot [.zip file size]. All files to be flashed in recovery must be in zip form. DO NOT EXTRACT. Do not use the bin file from KFU it`s not intended for flashing in recovery and will break the bootloader.
Drag and drop fff-u-boot_ v1.4a.zip on to your sdcard but do not place it inside of a folder.
Then disconnect the file transfer application when finished transferring.
In KFU select # 1 Bootmode Menu then select # 3 recovery <5001> this will tell your kindle to enter recovery.
In TWRP select install then locate fff-u-boot_ v1.4a.zip tap on it and flash it, leave the boxes unchecked.
When finished hit the home button upper right to return to TWRP home screen.
Select reboot.
Select system if prompted.
First backup and flashing rooted stock​
After reboot Swipe to unlock screen.
Do not disconnect the file transfer application.If it fails to auto launch touch upper left of screen, tap USB is connected select to copy files to/from your computer.
Drag and drop this Rom zip onto your sdcard [ROM] 14 Jun Gr9 (6.3.1) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire. Use the standard version not the altrom but do not put it inside of any folder. I`m not trying to highlight just one developers work but this is needed for this method.
Disconnect the file transfer application after the transfer has finished.
Unplug kindle from pc.
Power the kindle off , then back on again. When you see the white Kindle blue Fire logo quickly depress the power button a few times till you get a boot menu select --Recovery--.
In recovery select backup the default selections are fine, swipe to backup. This backup you will later rename noroot631 without spaces. Adding spaces will cause it to fail if you need to restore it.
When finished hit the home button upper right.
Select install.
Tap on GR9 Modaco zip and flash it. Do not enable force MD5 check or zip file verification or it will fail.
When done select reboot.
Select system if prompted.
Final result​
When the Kindle reboots it will have root and have the Google Android Market in your applications.Take note that this is the only Rom that you flash without doing the proper wipes. To increase your safety net it is recommended to perform an MD5 check on fff-u-boot_ v1.4a.zip and Gr9 (6.3.1) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire using this application WinMD5Free. You may ask" Why so many steps?" or "Why not flash everything at once?" This is to insure everything works throughout the process and prevent mishaps. The entire point of this thread to avoid having to use a factory cable or firekit to rescue your device because something went wrong. I hope that some of my tips and tricks will make your rooting experience safer and easier. Good luck and have fun.
How to flash another Rom​
1. Transfer Rom zip and matching gapps zip to sdcard.
2. Enter recovery.
3. Create a backup.
4. Wipe factory reset.
5. Wipe cache.
6. Wipe dalvik.
7. Wipe system.( unless same Rom, same system, same developer)
8. Flash Rom zip.
9. Flash gapps zip.
10. Select reboot, then system if prompted.
11. Enjoy!
A very special thanks for all they continue to teach me and coaxing me to strive for more.
Kinfauns for Kindle Fire For Beginners
Soupmagnet for All the fun
Thanks to Vashypooh for Kindle Fire Utility
Thanks to Paulobrien for Gr9 (6.3.1) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire

reserved

Your welcome.

Got up to the "Open adb_usb.ini with notepad.", but the file was not there. Did I forget something?
---------- Post added 12th October 2012 at 12:09 AM ---------- Previous post was 11th October 2012 at 11:53 PM ----------
Got up to the "Open adb_usb.ini with notepad.", but the file was not there. Did I forget something?

adb_usb.ini needs to be located in your .android folder if its not copy paste it from Kindle_Fire_Utility_v0.9.6\Kindle Fire Utility\drivers\kindle to .android and plug your device in. Make sure that 0x1949 is written in if its written in twice or not written in the device will appear offline.

Thepooch said:
adb_usb.ini needs to be located in your .android folder if its not copy paste it from Kindle_Fire_Utility_v0.9.6\Kindle Fire Utility\drivers\kindle to .android and plug your device in. Make sure that 0x1949 is written in if its written in twice or not written in the device will appear offline.
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Did the trick. Ty sir

No problem.

abd Server offline and offline and offline......
Hello
I have a very neus Kindle Fire. Unfortunately I can not make it to rooten it.
For two days I build drivers back and forth. Always unsuccessful. The adb server is offline. Can it be that the device is too new? The device connects normal with win7. All attempts failed to use the modified drivers. It was only when I entered in my driver hardware ID from the Kindle (USB \ VID_1949 & PID_000A & REV_0216
USB \ VID_1949 & PID_000A) I was able to install the driver. Then stood in Device Manager under Android Phone ADB interface. Unfortunately the Kindle but then disappears completely from the workplace. But brings no good, the adb server is offline. Weis someone whether to run the adb server must also, not even when the kindle is connected? In Task Manager starts at least the adb exe.. Comes in the shell, but the message is written if I have adb properly etc.
I hope anyone have any advice.
Greetings and thanks

kindle-user said:
Hello
I have a very neus Kindle Fire. Unfortunately I can not make it to rooten it.
For two days I build drivers back and forth. Always unsuccessful. The adb server is offline. Can it be that the device is too new? The device connects normal with win7. All attempts failed to use the modified drivers. It was only when I entered in my driver hardware ID from the Kindle (USB \ VID_1949 & PID_000A & REV_0216
USB \ VID_1949 & PID_000A) I was able to install the driver. Then stood in Device Manager under Android Phone ADB interface. Unfortunately the Kindle but then disappears completely from the workplace. But brings no good, the adb server is offline. Weis someone whether to run the adb server must also, not even when the kindle is connected? In Task Manager starts at least the adb exe.. Comes in the shell, but the message is written if I have adb properly etc.
I hope anyone have any advice.
Greetings and thanks
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Very important...what software version is your KF running?

soupmagnet said:
Very important...what software version is your KF running?
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Hallo
My systemversion is 10.2.1_user_2030020

Don't do anything to your device until you read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928866

Hallo
Thank you for your Info. I will send it back to amazon. With original software do not like it.
best regards
soupmagnet said:
Don't do anything to your device until you read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928866
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KFU ERRO
Well, I did exactly as in the procedure, but when I install TWRP, the KFU informed the log below:
***********************************************
* Recovery Installer *
***********************************************
***********************************************
* WARNING *
***********************************************
Make sure to read each screen carefully!
Make sure to follow instructions given to you!
twrp.img has been found.
***********************************************
* NOTICE *
***********************************************
Installing TWRP...
If we get stuck here for awhile, power the kindle on and off a few times.
You should also check device manager for "kindle" If so, rerun the driver
installer that came packaged with KFU.
***********************************************
* Activating Fastboot (4002) *
***********************************************
3440 KB/s (510876 bytes in 0.145s)
The kindle has been told to reboot in Fastboot Mode.
Cannot open input file recovery\twrp.img
error: cannot load 'recovery\twrp.img'
***********************************************
* READ ME *
***********************************************
If we get stuck here a long time, check the ADB drivers in windows.
Fastboot uses a different device than ADB, so make sure it is installed as an
ADB device. If you see "kindle" in device manager, you need to install the
drivers. You can also try running install_drivers.bat in the drivers folder.
Do NOT unplug the kindle if we are stuck here, leave it plugged in and on.
Do NOT touch the kindle at all if we are stuck.
Setting Normal Bootmode.
Please wait...
< waiting for device >
... OKAY [ 0.198s]
finished. total time: 0.198s
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.002s
***********************************************
* All Done! *
***********************************************
That's all folks. TWRP has been installed.
Please tap reboot on the kindle.
Press any key to continue . . .
_______________________________________________________________________
OBS:
In KFU shows the device status ONLINE.
I'm using Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit.
I figured it was giving error downloading the file, so I consulted the log and I downloaded manually, I created a folder "twrp.img" inside the folder "recovery" and threw the file "openrecovery-2.2.2.1-twrp-blaze" inside, but kept giving the same error.
The KF just restarts and nothing happens and does not install TWRP.
The version of my KF is 6.3.1.
Does anyone have a solution? Thankful!
PS: Sorry for the English, I'm using Google Translator!

Up!

Thank you your the best Thepooch

svartes said:
Well, I did exactly as in the procedure, but when I install TWRP, the KFU informed the log below:
***********************************************
* Recovery Installer *
***********************************************
***********************************************
* WARNING *
***********************************************
Make sure to read each screen carefully!
Make sure to follow instructions given to you!
twrp.img has been found.
***********************************************
* NOTICE *
***********************************************
Installing TWRP...
If we get stuck here for awhile, power the kindle on and off a few times.
You should also check device manager for "kindle" If so, rerun the driver
installer that came packaged with KFU.
***********************************************
* Activating Fastboot (4002) *
***********************************************
3440 KB/s (510876 bytes in 0.145s)
The kindle has been told to reboot in Fastboot Mode.
Cannot open input file recovery\twrp.img
error: cannot load 'recovery\twrp.img'
***********************************************
* READ ME *
***********************************************
If we get stuck here a long time, check the ADB drivers in windows.
Fastboot uses a different device than ADB, so make sure it is installed as an
ADB device. If you see "kindle" in device manager, you need to install the
drivers. You can also try running install_drivers.bat in the drivers folder.
Do NOT unplug the kindle if we are stuck here, leave it plugged in and on.
Do NOT touch the kindle at all if we are stuck.
Setting Normal Bootmode.
Please wait...
< waiting for device >
... OKAY [ 0.198s]
finished. total time: 0.198s
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.002s
***********************************************
* All Done! *
***********************************************
That's all folks. TWRP has been installed.
Please tap reboot on the kindle.
Press any key to continue . . .
_______________________________________________________________________
OBS:
In KFU shows the device status ONLINE.
I'm using Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit.
I figured it was giving error downloading the file, so I consulted the log and I downloaded manually, I created a folder "twrp.img" inside the folder "recovery" and threw the file "openrecovery-2.2.2.1-twrp-blaze" inside, but kept giving the same error.
The KF just restarts and nothing happens and does not install TWRP.
The version of my KF is 6.3.1.
Does anyone have a solution? Thankful!
PS: Sorry for the English, I'm using Google Translator!
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I had the same issue, I had to rename the recovery file name to twrp.img then it worked perfectly. Also delete the file you created for twrp in the recovery directory in the kfu package and just replace the copy of twrp (if the is one there) in the recovery folder with the one you downloaded and renamed.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app

everything is set but when i open the KFU 0.9.9 it look like this.

failed to copy 'files\fbmode' to '/data/local/fbmode': Permission denied
This is a great guide that goes into more detail than most of them which helps a lot for troubleshooting.
Unfortunately, the /data file system on my fire is read only, so copying the files to root it is not possible. I'm using KFU 0.9.9 and the kindle is running 6.3.2. Compter is windows 7 64-bit. What do I need to do to get permission to write to the kindle's filesystem? See the screenshots below.

Thanks for the guide
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda app-developers app

7" Kindle Fire HD root

Hello everyone! I'm writing because I need help rooting my KFHD 7".
I've read a lot of stuff and I'm kind of familiar with the topic now. This is my first android device though, so I'm still a noob with all of this.
I read a tutorial that said I needed some programs (QemuRoot, Root with restore by Bin4ry, Kindle Fire ADB Drivers).
The first step normally is to install the ADB drivers. Every time I try to install them a window opens and it starts the process, the bar loads completely and gives me an option to "Finish". Now, every time I click "Finish", another window opens and says "The drivers were not properly installed. Please install the drivers manually." I believe this is my main issue. Another thing is, I have no idea when to plug in/out my device... I don't know if I have to try to install the ADB thing when the Kindle's connected, etc. I tried to delete all the Kindle drivers on my pc to reinstall the ADB drivers, but I still get the same error...
Now, when I try to use the other programs, they say that my Kindle should open a dialog window asking if I want to restore my device, and that it will reboot in 10 secs. None of this happens. I just want to root my Kindle so I can use GooglePlay and download some good stuff. Also, I don't live in the US so I pretty much can't use my Kindle for anything. I even paid for Amazon Prime and I can't enjoy Amazon Instant Video (streaming series, etc) because of some geographical restrictions... IF any of you would know a workaround... Thanks

Kindle Fire 7" HD ADB Driver
Krawdd said:
Hello everyone! I'm writing because I need help rooting my KFHD 7".
I've read a lot of stuff and I'm kind of familiar with the topic now. This is my first android device though, so I'm still a noob with all of this.
I read a tutorial that said I needed some programs (QemuRoot, Root with restore by Bin4ry, Kindle Fire ADB Drivers).
The first step normally is to install the ADB drivers. Every time I try to install them a window opens and it starts the process, the bar loads completely and gives me an option to "Finish". Now, every time I click "Finish", another window opens and says "The drivers were not properly installed. Please install the drivers manually." I believe this is my main issue. Another thing is, I have no idea when to plug in/out my device... I don't know if I have to try to install the ADB thing when the Kindle's connected, etc. I tried to delete all the Kindle drivers on my pc to reinstall the ADB drivers, but I still get the same error...
Now, when I try to use the other programs, they say that my Kindle should open a dialog window asking if I want to restore my device, and that it will reboot in 10 secs. None of this happens. I just want to root my Kindle so I can use GooglePlay and download some good stuff. Also, I don't live in the US so I pretty much can't use my Kindle for anything. I even paid for Amazon Prime and I can't enjoy Amazon Instant Video (streaming series, etc) because of some geographical restrictions... IF any of you would know a workaround... Thanks
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The first step is to get the ADB Driver installed.
The following ADB Driver was provided by Amazon and should install: Kindle Fire ADB drivers
If not, I have an alternative driver here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/usb_driver.zip
The alternative driver originates from the Android SDK and is universal for just about any Android device.
Extract the alternative driver to your desktop and follow the install instructions at the bottom of this response.
The 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 to see if it initializes properly.
Reply once you have done this step OR respond with the error OR where you are stuck. We will get you on Google Play!
Amazon Notes regarding this ADB Driver can be found here: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html
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.

prokennexusa said:
The first step is to get the ADB Driver installed.
The following ADB Driver was provided by Amazon and should install: link that you provided
If not, I have an alternative driver here: link that you provided
The alternative driver originates from the Android SDK and is universal for just about any Android device.
Extract the alternative driver to your desktop and follow the install instructions at the bottom of this response.
The 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 to see if it initializes properly.
Reply once you have done this step OR respond with the error OR where you are stuck. We will get you on Google Play!
Amazon Notes regarding this ADB Driver can be found here: link that you provided
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Thanks for replying! The first ADB Driver (provided by Amazon) is the one that has given me the same error every time... something about an error and me installing the drivers manually (I have no idea how to do). The second link (dropbox) is broken... So right off the bat I'm stuck. The thing is, when I go to device manager, my Kindle Fire says "Android Composite ADB Interface"... I thought I already had ADB, but it appears that no matter what I do I can't get it to work... I don't have SDK or anything like that, though I'm downloading it to see if anything works...

Android Composite ADB Interface
Krawdd said:
Thanks for replying! The first ADB Driver (provided by Amazon) is the one that has given me the same error every time... something about an error and me installing the drivers manually (I have no idea how to do). The second link (dropbox) is broken... So right off the bat I'm stuck. The thing is, when I go to device manager, my Kindle Fire says "Android Composite ADB Interface"... I thought I already had ADB, but it appears that no matter what I do I can't get it to work... I don't have SDK or anything like that, though I'm downloading it to see if anything works...
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OK, stop there. Even though it gave you an install error, it looks like the driver is installed. So let's move forward assuming they are functioning enough to get the job done.
Leave the Kindle plugged into USB and move on to my step-by-step which can be found 3/4 the way down on this Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064633
Note: The Kindle is left plugged in to USB through the entire tutorial.

prokennexusa said:
OK, stop there. Even though it gave you an install error, it looks like the driver is installed. So let's move forward assuming they are functioning enough to get the job done.
Leave the Kindle plugged into USB and move on to my step-by-step which can be found 3/4 the way down on this Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064633
Note: The Kindle is left plugged in to USB through the entire tutorial.
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Thanks again. So I have the tool run with restore by bin4ry v18. When I open the folder, there is a RunMe.bat. I right click on it and click on run as administrator. It starts up and I write 1 to use normal mode. When it says that my Kindle should ask me for "restore", my Kindle is sitting there, doing nothing. It doesn't ask me for a restore. Then it says that my device will reboot in 10 seconds... My Kindle, again, does nothing. So that doesn't work... Now, I did another thing. I shift-right-clicked on the inside of the folder and clicked open command window here, then on the cmd that opened up I wrote "runme.bat" So it started the thing again, asked me for the number, etc. I write 1, and then this comes up (and it's stuck there): "Cheking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now Waiting for device to shop up, if nothing happens please check if Windoes ADB-drivers are installed correctly!" Now, I have ADB turned ON on my Kindle. I also have the "Install apps" ON on my Kindle... Any suggestions?

Krawdd said:
Thanks again. So I have the tool run with restore by bin4ry v18. When I open the folder, there is a RunMe.bat. I right click on it and click on run as administrator. It starts up and I write 1 to use normal mode. When it says that my Kindle should ask me for "restore", my Kindle is sitting there, doing nothing. It doesn't ask me for a restore. Then it says that my device will reboot in 10 seconds... My Kindle, again, does nothing. So that doesn't work... Now, I did another thing. I shift-right-clicked on the inside of the folder and clicked open command window here, then on the cmd that opened up I wrote "runme.bat" So it started the thing again, asked me for the number, etc. I write 1, and then this comes up (and it's stuck there): "Cheking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now Waiting for device to shop up, if nothing happens please check if Windoes ADB-drivers are installed correctly!" Now, I have ADB turned ON on my Kindle. I also have the "Install apps" ON on my Kindle... Any suggestions?
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I see the problem. The way you are executing the batch files will cause the utilities to fail. You can not run the batch files (RunMe.bat and RootQemu.bat) through the mouse, you must execute them through a CMD Prompt.
OK, let's start from the top.
Let's make sure all the utilities are on your desktop.
Next Double Mouse Click and Open the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 folder.
Single Left Mouse Click on the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 folder toolbar.
This highlights the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 folder.
Note: Make sure none of the files within the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 are highlighted in blue.
Next Press the SHIFT Key, next Right Hand Mouse Click
Choose "Open command window here"
A Command window will open, type:
Code:
RunMe.bat
Go back to my tutorial and follow the steps (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064633), when you are ready to run Qemu
Next Double Mouse Click and Open the Qemu folder.
Single Left Mouse Click on the Qemu folder toolbar.
This highlights the Qemu folder.
Note: Make sure none of the files within the Qemu are highlighted in blue.
Next Press the SHIFT Key, next Right Hand Mouse Click
Choose "Open command window here"
A Command window will open, type:
Code:
RootQemu.bat
Go back to my tutorial and follow the steps (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064633).

prokennexusa said:
I see the problem. The way you are executing the batch files will cause the utilities to fail. You can not run the batch files (RunMe.bat and RootQemu.bat) through the mouse, you must execute them through a CMD Prompt.
OK, let's start from the top.
Let's make sure all the utilities are on your desktop.
Next Double Mouse Click and Open the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 folder.
Single Left Mouse Click on the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 folder toolbar.
This highlights the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 folder.
Note: Make sure none of the files within the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 are highlighted in blue.
Next Press the SHIFT Key, next Right Hand Mouse Click
Choose "Open command window here"
A Command window will open, type:
Code:
RunMe.bat
Go back to my tutorial and follow the steps (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064633), when you are ready to run Qemu
Next Double Mouse Click and Open the Qemu folder.
Single Left Mouse Click on the Qemu folder toolbar.
This highlights the Qemu folder.
Note: Make sure none of the files within the Qemu are highlighted in blue.
Next Press the SHIFT Key, next Right Hand Mouse Click
Choose "Open command window here"
A Command window will open, type:
Code:
RootQemu.bat
Go back to my tutorial and follow the steps (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064633).
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Thanks for the reply. As I said in the previous post, I had already done the "shift right click and open windows command here" thing. It doesn't work. This is where it gets to and stays there forever "Cheking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now Waiting for device to shop up, if nothing happens please check if Windoes ADB-drivers are installed correctly!" Now, I have ADB turned ON on my Kindle. I also have the "Install apps" So I'm stuck right at the first step... Doesn't matter what way I run the batch files I can't get them to work.

ADB Communication Issues
Krawdd said:
Thanks for the reply. As I said in the previous post, I had already done the "shift right click and open windows command here" thing. It doesn't work. This is where it gets to and stays there forever "Cheking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now Waiting for device to shop up, if nothing happens please check if Windoes ADB-drivers are installed correctly!" Now, I have ADB turned ON on my Kindle. I also have the "Install apps" So I'm stuck right at the first step... Doesn't matter what way I run the batch files I can't get them to work.
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Let's check the ADB communication path on your workstation.
Open a command prompt at the root of the Qemu folder, type:
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adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
The next command will probably fail, but let's try it:
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android update adb
Finally, try:
Code:
adb shell
Reply back with the results.

prokennexusa said:
Let's check the ADB communication path on your workstation.
Open a command prompt at the root of the Qemu folder, type:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
The next command will probably fail, but let's try it:
Code:
android update adb
Finally, try:
Code:
adb shell
Reply back with the results.
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Thanks a lot! Well this are the results:
I did adb kill-server and nothing happened.
I did adb start-server and it said "daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037. daemon started succesfully"
I did adb devices and it said "list of devices attached" and then a blank space after that..
I did android update adb and it said "android is not a recognized internal or external command"
I did adb shell and it said "device not found"
I did all of that in the QemuRoot folder.. Am I doing it right? I double click on the folder to open it and then I click on the white space below all the files (while holding shift) and open the command window.

ADB Server Out of Date
Krawdd said:
Thanks a lot! Well this are the results:
I did adb kill-server and nothing happened.
I did adb start-server and it said "daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037. daemon started succesfully"
I did adb devices and it said "list of devices attached" and then a blank space after that..
I did android update adb and it said "android is not a recognized internal or external command"
I did adb shell and it said "device not found"
I did all of that in the QemuRoot folder.. Am I doing it right? I double click on the folder to open it and then I click on the white space below all the files (while holding shift) and open the command window.
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Yes, you did this perfectly.
Hmmmm, looks like the ADB Driver is NOT working, bummer.
We need to focus on getting the driver functional.
Step 1) Go into Windows Add/Remove Software, find the Android ADB Driver, Uninstall the driver. If you can not find the driver in Add/Remove, then use the Uninstall Utility found in the Qemu folder "Drivers".
Step 2) Remove the Kindle from USB. Reboot the PC.
Step 3) Plug the Kindle back into USB after startup.
Step 4) When the PC has completed the reboot cycle, let's try to install the driver manually using the driver inside the usb_driver folder. Follow my instructions performing a manual driver install.

prokennexusa said:
Yes, you did this perfectly.
Hmmmm, looks like the ADB Driver is NOT working, bummer.
We need to focus on getting the driver functional.
Step 1) Go into Windows Add/Remove Software, find the Android ADB Driver, Uninstall the driver. If you can not find the driver in Add/Remove, then use the Uninstall Utility found in the Qemu folder "Drivers".
Step 2) Remove the Kindle from USB. Reboot the PC.
Step 3) Plug the Kindle back into USB after startup.
Step 4) When the PC has completed the reboot cycle, let's try to install the driver manually using the driver inside the usb_driver folder. Follow my instructions performing a manual driver install.
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I deleted everything, I rebooted my PC, plugged in my Kindle and it started to install the Kindle drivers... (the normal ones)... It got an error and the driver didn't install... I got to manage under "computer" and i see "other devices" and under that it says "kindle" with a yelow exclamation mark... I go to its properties and drivers, I click update driver and use the folder that you gave me (usb_driver) and it gives me an error, saying that it could not find drivers... now do I set it to install the driver in C:\Users\Name\Desktop\usb_driver? or after usb_driver should I add \amd65 or \i386?
Thanks for your help... I don't know why nothing is working out!!
By the way, i just tried to install the adb drivers again and I got the same error... saying I have to install them manually. I ran both the bin4ry v18 and the qemuroot and both got stuck at "*daemon started successfully*" and they just sit there doing nothing...

ADB Driver Install
Krawdd said:
I deleted everything, I rebooted my PC, plugged in my Kindle and it started to install the Kindle drivers... (the normal ones)... It got an error and the driver didn't install... I got to manage under "computer" and i see "other devices" and under that it says "kindle" with a yelow exclamation mark... I go to its properties and drivers, I click update driver and use the folder that you gave me (usb_driver) and it gives me an error, saying that it could not find drivers... now do I set it to install the driver in C:\Users\Name\Desktop\usb_driver? or after usb_driver should I add \amd65 or \i386?
Thanks for your help... I don't know why nothing is working out!!
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Yes, you are correct on the path: C:\Users\Name\Desktop\usb_driver
Let's try to install the Kindle Fire ADB Driver provided by Amazon. This time Right Hand Mouse Click over the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe driver choose "Run as Administrator".
If that fails, try to Right Hand Mouse Click over the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe driver choose Properties.
Then select the "Compatibility" tab
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
Choose Windows XP Service Pack 2
Finally Right Hand Mouse Click over the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe driver choose "Run as Administrator".

prokennexusa said:
Yes, you are correct on the path: C:\Users\Name\Desktop\usb_driver
Let's try to install the Kindle Fire ADB Driver provided by Amazon. This time Right Hand Mouse Click over the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe driver choose "Run as Administrator".
If that fails, try to Right Hand Mouse Click over the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe driver choose Properties.
Then select the "Compatibility" tab
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
Choose Windows XP Service Pack 2
Finally Right Hand Mouse Click over the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe driver choose "Run as Administrator".
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Didn't work... I'm using windows 7 though... When I plugged in my Kindle it said something like Android ADB Composite installed succesfully... It did it by its own... When I try to install the Amazon ADB I get the same error, that i have to install it manually... I tried running the bin4ry root again and it doesn't work...

ADB Communication Issues
Krawdd said:
Didn't work... I'm using windows 7 though... When I plugged in my Kindle it said something like Android ADB Composite installed succesfully... It did it by its own... When I try to install the Amazon ADB I get the same error, that i have to install it manually... I tried running the bin4ry root again and it doesn't work...
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We are missing something, usually simple.
What is the date and time stamp on the adb.exe daemons in the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 "Stuff" folder?
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For everyone having trouble with ADB, here is a video that you may find helpful:
ADB Driver Install Video

prokennexusa said:
we are missing something, usually simple.
What is the date and time stamp on the adb.exe daemons in the root_with_restore_by_bin4ry_v17 "stuff" folder?
---------- post added at 05:09 pm ---------- previous post was at 04:20 pm ----------
for everyone having trouble with adb, here is a video that you may find helpful:
adb driver install video
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1/13/2012 4:20 pm

ADB Server Out of Date
Krawdd said:
1/13/2012 4:20 pm
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I thought I was going crazy. I knew it had to be something simple. You must have downloaded these utilities (Qemu and Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17) from the developers site and not our site. Our utilities include the latest ADB daemons
which are dated 11/05/2012 11:06AM.
This is your problem.
Please use our utilities:
Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17
Qemu
Then go back to our step-by-step instructions. The ADB driver is probably fine, so you can probably bypass that step.

prokennexusa said:
I thought I was going crazy. I knew it had to be something simple. You must have downloaded these utilities (Qemu and Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17) from the developers site and not our site. Our utilities include the latest ADB daemons
which are dated 11/05/2012 11:06AM.
This is your problem.
Please use our utilities:
Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17
Qemu
Then go back to our step-by-step instructions. The ADB driver is probably fine, so you can probably bypass that step.
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Genius!!! It went smoothly, I did all the steps on the bin4ry and then qemu, and it said you now have root! How do I now if I actually have root? I don't see any different app in my kindle, I think I should have something like superuser?

Initialize Superuser.apk
Krawdd said:
Genius!!! It went smoothly, I did all the steps on the bin4ry and then qemu, and it said you now have root! How do I now if I actually have root? I don't see any different app in my kindle, I think I should have something like superuser?
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Yes, you should see Superuser.apk in the APPS Folder. Go ahead and launch Superuser.apk to initialize it.

prokennexusa said:
Yes, you should see Superuser.apk in the APPS Folder. Go ahead and launch Superuser.apk to initialize it.
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I guess it was too good to be true... there's no superuser.apk in the apps folder.. what to do? I already tried rooting it again and it said that i was rooted again
EDIT: I just woke up and tried again. Instead of usin first the root with restore and second the qemu, I used root with restore twice. Now I have a different app called SuperSU... It isn't Superuser though... It has a picture of the android robot wiith a cape flying... I opened but I have no idea what to do with it!

It worked for the error that you are having.
Hello i just read your post.. before continue sorry about my English is not perfect but i will try to to explain hot to explain the "solution"..
ok the first thing you need to do,is uninstall all the ADB drivers from the device manager.
after that you have to restart your PC..
when your pc is already started install de ADB drivers and then connect your kindle..! and let windows install the drivers again.
It worked for my so i hope it work for you.. =)