I just purchased a kindle fire and it was automatically updated to 6.21. I would like to download apps from the android market but it does not recognize my kindle as something that I can download to. How do I associate the kindle fire to my google account?
Thanks
You have to install google market
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So at the moment I can not associate my fire because the fire can not be rooted so i cant install the market app correct?
chuckado said:
So at the moment I can not associate my fire because the fire can not be rooted so i cant install the market app correct?
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That is correct. If you have the latest KF update, no root. If you had rooted previously this update breaks root.
Just got a KF for Christmas. I have it rooted, but I can't get the Vending.apk file to transfer to the /system/app directory. I have all the permissions; it just doesn't allow the .apk file to transfer.
I'd post in the appropriate directory, but because I have a new account, it won't let me.
Did you mount the system directory as RW? It's Read Only by default.
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Try Kindle Fire Utility, it's [almost] foolproof.
borborpa said:
Did you mount the system directory as RW? It's Read Only by default.
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I did mount it as RW. When I try to paste the file into the directory, it just disappears. I can never get Vending.apk to actually paste into the directory.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KapnjR89ICA
For all of you who needs a root before the 6.2.1 use this video, is very easy and you will be rooted again! also offers the way to get the market in.
Happy New Year to all
So does anyone know a why I can revert my Kindle Fire to the version just before 6.2.1 was pushed out and installed?
Finally got the android market to load on my kindle fire. It wasn't too bad and I don't know why no other way worked, but this way does.
You have to have your Kindle Fire rooted before you do this step, so search elsewhere to do that. Once you have it rooted, follow this video:
I can't post links yet, so go to youtube and search for this title:
How to Install Android Market - Rooted Kindle Fire (No ADB, V2)
Works like a charm!
A) Before using the Kindle Fire Utility to install TWRP, I DO need to uninstall BurritoRoot on my Kindle, correct?
B) Since I'm going to lose all my apps anyway, should I delete the ones that are not necessary for the process?
C and D) I do actually use my Fire to read PDF books, will Adobe Reader still work as it should? Where do I put the files when I transfer them from my computer to my Kindle?
I've got everything downloaded and ready to roll. I'm going to bed and plan on flashing in the morning, just need these questions answered before I do. Thanks.
A) I rooted before I even knew what TWRP was, so no.
B) You could if you want to.
C) I don't know, but I could test it.
D) The update.zip and gapps? You could put them on the root of your "sdcard," or you could create a folder for them.
UPDATE: I tested Adobe Reader and it seems to work fine.
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il Stalk3r li said:
A) I rooted before I even knew what TWRP was, so no.
B) You could if you want to.
C) I don't know, but I could test it.
D) The update.zip and gapps? You could put them on the root of your "sdcard," or you could create a folder for them.
UPDATE: I tested Adobe Reader and it seems to work fine.
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I rooted with BurritoRoot, and yes, I found out that I do need to uninstall it before I use the Kindle Utility to install TWRP(v. 0.9).
Is there anything else I need to do before I do this?
Not the gapps, the PDFs I want to read in Adobe reader, where would I place those is transferring from my computer?
Sorry for all the questions I just want to be thorough and make sure I have every single thing right.
Thanks
Did you install the drivers that came with the Kindle Fire Utility? Do you have 0x18D1 at the end of the adb_usb.ini file? Those steps helped me most when my first install of TWRP2 wasn't done correctly. An extra step I took was downloading techerrata.com/file/twrp2/twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img and adding it to the recovery folder of the KFU. Then I renamed it to twrp.img and the other to twrp.img.bak. I don't know if that helped, but after all of that was covered my second install was successful.
You could put your PDFs in a folder on your kindle. It doesn't matter really, as long as it is some place you can find them. Hopefully this helps you and if you have anymore questions I'll be glad to answer them if I can.
- il Stalk3r li
You would place your PDF files on the SD card (the file system you can access from your computer when you connect via USB) either in the root or a folder such as books.
You would then install PDF reader or Kindle reader from the market in order to read the files.
Finally, install a good file manager (or if you are installing an alternate rom such as CM7 it comes with one) such as ES file explorer (free) or Root Explorer (paid). Navigate to your files and click on the one you want to open. A popup may ask you to choose your reader if you have both the above installed. Adobe will keep a list of recently opened files so you will not have to go through the file manager again for any previously accessed docs.
il Stalk3r li said:
Did you install the drivers that came with the Kindle Fire Utility? Do you have 0x18D1 at the end of the adb_usb.ini file? Those steps helped me most when my first install of TWRP2 wasn't done correctly. An extra step I took was downloading techerrata.com/file/twrp2/twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img and adding it to the recovery folder of the KFU. Then I renamed it to twrp.img and the other to twrp.img.bak. I don't know if that helped, but after all of that was covered my second install was successful.
You could put your PDFs in a folder on your kindle. It doesn't matter really, as long as it is some place you can find them. Hopefully this helps you and if you have anymore questions I'll be glad to answer them if I can.
- il Stalk3r li
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Do I need to install the Kindle Fire Utility drivers while my Kindle is hooked up, or does it matter?
I don't think it matters.
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Hello.
Long time lurker first time poster.
I'm not sure if this is where I should post this, or even if it's okay that I do, but the run.bat batch file for Kindle Fire Utility states "You are free to tweak or modify this as you see fit, just please be respectful is all I ask."
Vashypooh's latest version came out on the 9th, I think, and I started working on this as a large edit of version 0.9.5.
Vashypooh did some great work putting the batch file together, I hope that it is okay that I put this edited version here.
The abilites of this little program surprised even myself, you can have a custom ROM installed over a Stock Kindle Fire in roughly 6 minutes.
I've titled it 0.9.6d, if that's not okay, I can change it.
Get it: 0.9.6d @ db (dot ) tt/d41BrLYM
Older: 0.9.6c @ db (dot) tt/noGQ8wgf
From the readme:
The Kindle Fire Utility Readme
The original batch file was created by Vashypooh
Batch file edited by StanDudek
You are free to tweak or modify this as you see fit, just please be respectful is all I ask.
Initial work by ubeezee & yareally
Full revert based off method from Clavin, "tweaked" by Vashypooh
UI Elements, md5 Bypass, About Section, FFF + TWRP + Recovery bode quick install, Root Access split, by Stan Dudek
Full credit for FFF goes to Hashcode of XDA.
Full credit for TWRP goes to Team Win
Full credit for CWM goes to Hashcode
Installation:
Extract to C:\ as follows
"C:\The Kindle Fire Utility"
Done
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Running The Kindle Fire Utility:
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Run The Kindle Fire Utility and follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting Bootmode:
Choose option 1 and set one of three bootmodes.
Fire Fire Fire, Team Win Recovery Project, and reboot in Recovery Mode:
Choose option 2. When device reboots into Recovery Mode, Wipe device and install Custom ROM, Kindle Stock ROM, a new Kernel, or an apps.zip package.
Choose option 2a. to download files for future offline installation.
Root Access and Superuser Installation for Kindle Fire 6.3.1
Choose option 3. When Device restarts, Kindle Fire 6.3.1 has Root Access and Superuser.apk is installed.
Choose option 3a. to download files for future offline installation.
Fire Fire Fire Installation:
Choose option 4. After device reboots, reboot and press power button at Kindle Fire logo for boot menu.
Choose option 4a. to download files for future offline installation.
Team Win Recovery Project:
Choose option 5. After device reboots, reboot and select recovery from the bootloader menu.
Choose option 5a. to download files for future offline installation.
Clockwork Recovery Mod:
Choose option 6. After device reboots, reboot and select recovery from the bootloader menu.
Choose option 6a. to download files for future offline installation.
Miscellaneous:
Choose option 7.
Download and install:
Stock Kindle Fire 6.3.1 and push to /sdcard/
Hashcode Kernel 3.0+ and push to /sdcard/
GApps and push to /sdcard/
Lock Desktop Background
Unlock Desktop Background
Mount Read/Write
Mount Read-Only
Readme:
This File.
About:
Credits
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If you have any questions, contact me at [email protected]
Or PM me on the XDA forums, my username is StanDudek
This is the overhauled main menu.
If you're willing to share, put it in Development forum.
Nice work.
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Thank you. I'll do that.
Device = Kindle Fire 2 and Windows 8 64bit
Although I have tagged this as a howto, its more of a compilation of what others have done - many thanks to them. This is the first howto post I've done so please thank the guys that made this happen - not me.
There are many, many posts showing how to root the kindle fire (HD and normal) but it took me a while to piece together all the information I needed to root (re-root actually!) mine.
As I've just re done mine and its fresh in my head, here it is.
Download the Android SDK and unzip it and copy the 'adt-bundle-windows' folder to your documents folder
Navigate to Documents/adt-bundle-windows/sdk/tools and run the android app - this opens the android SDK manager.
Go to tools - Manage-addon-sites and select the User defined Sites tab. Click new and add the following url
http://kindle-sdk.s3.amazonaws.com/addon.xml
Hit OK and close
Now scroll to the bottom on the SDK manager and under extras will be 2 kindle fire options 'kindle fire device definitions' and 'kindle fire USB driver' select both and install.
Now close the SDK manager.
If you have previously used your kindle on your PC, plug it in and go to device manager and un-install the drivers for it - now unplug it.
Navigate to \Documents\adt-bundle-windows\sdk\extras\amazon\kindle_fire_usb_driver and install the kindle USB drivers
Now add the location of the ADB.exe file to your path
You should now be able to plug in your kindle and execute adb devices and see your kindle - that means your good to go.
Download this tool made by Bin4ry - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Unzip the file you download.
Now goto the platform-tools folder of the SDK and copy all the files in here into the 'stuff' folder of the file you just unzipped.
Now simply run the 'RunMe' batch file.
Now, you mileage may vary of course but this is what worked for me.
Some threads that I used for reference;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035334
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html#Prerequisites
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Thanks a lot for this tutorial, i was searching for a way to root my kindle 2 (non HD) for the past 1 week and i almost felt like throwing it out of the window. Finally this helped me, installed SU successfully. Cheers!
Re-Rooted Kindle Fire 2 on Windows 7 X4-Bit
Finally, I'm going to bed!
Anyway, THIS is what I did.
BookCase said:
Finally, I'm going to bed!
Anyway, THIS is what I did.
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Noobie question what do you actually type in when you add it to the path? Thanks
bryanchapman9999 said:
Device = Kindle Fire 2 and Windows 8 64bit
Although I have tagged this as a howto, its more of a compilation of what others have done - many thanks to them. This is the first howto post I've done so please thank the guys that made this happen - not me.
There are many, many posts showing how to root the kindle fire (HD and normal) but it took me a while to piece together all the information I needed to root (re-root actually!) mine.
As I've just re done mine and its fresh in my head, here it is.
Download the Android SDK and unzip it and copy the 'adt-bundle-windows' folder to your documents folder
Navigate to Documents/adt-bundle-windows/sdk/tools and run the android app - this opens the android SDK manager.
Go to tools - Manage-addon-sites and select the User defined Sites tab. Click new and add the following url
http://kindle-sdk.s3.amazonaws.com/addon.xml
Hit OK and close
Now scroll to the bottom on the SDK manager and under extras will be 2 kindle fire options 'kindle fire device definitions' and 'kindle fire USB driver' select both and install.
Now close the SDK manager.
If you have previously used your kindle on your PC, plug it in and go to device manager and un-install the drivers for it - now unplug it.
Navigate to \Documents\adt-bundle-windows\sdk\extras\amazon\kindle_fire_usb_driver and install the kindle USB drivers
Now add the location of the ADB.exe file to your path
You should now be able to plug in your kindle and execute adb devices and see your kindle - that means your good to go.
Download this tool made by Bin4ry - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Unzip the file you download.
Now goto the platform-tools folder of the SDK and copy all the files in here into the 'stuff' folder of the file you just unzipped.
Now simply run the 'RunMe' batch file.
Now, you mileage may vary of course but this is what worked for me.
Some threads that I used for reference;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035334
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html#Prerequisites
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does this guide work to install a rom in Kindle Fire 2nd gen?
adisagio said:
does this guide work to install a rom in Kindle Fire 2nd gen?
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No. It is a quick guide on how to root a 2nd gen
Recovery
Do we have KF2 recovery until now?
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bryanchapman9999 said:
Device = Kindle Fire 2 and Windows 8 64bit
Although I have tagged this as a howto, its more of a compilation of what others have done - many thanks to them. This is the first howto post I've done so please thank the guys that made this happen - not me.
There are many, many posts showing how to root the kindle fire (HD and normal) but it took me a while to piece together all the information I needed to root (re-root actually!) mine.
As I've just re done mine and its fresh in my head, here it is.
Download the Android SDK and unzip it and copy the 'adt-bundle-windows' folder to your documents folder
Navigate to Documents/adt-bundle-windows/sdk/tools and run the android app - this opens the android SDK manager.
Go to tools - Manage-addon-sites and select the User defined Sites tab. Click new and add the following url
http://kindle-sdk.s3.amazonaws.com/addon.xml
Hit OK and close
Now scroll to the bottom on the SDK manager and under extras will be 2 kindle fire options 'kindle fire device definitions' and 'kindle fire USB driver' select both and install.
Now close the SDK manager.
If you have previously used your kindle on your PC, plug it in and go to device manager and un-install the drivers for it - now unplug it.
Navigate to \Documents\adt-bundle-windows\sdk\extras\amazon\kindle_fire_usb_driver and install the kindle USB drivers
Now add the location of the ADB.exe file to your path
You should now be able to plug in your kindle and execute adb devices and see your kindle - that means your good to go.
Download this tool made by Bin4ry - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Unzip the file you download.
Now goto the platform-tools folder of the SDK and copy all the files in here into the 'stuff' folder of the file you just unzipped.
Now simply run the 'RunMe' batch file.
Now, you mileage may vary of course but this is what worked for me.
Some threads that I used for reference;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035334
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html#Prerequisites
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bryanchapman9999,
Nice work bryanchapman9999, very solid How to.
when am trying to open the SDK manager nothing is happening. Can any1 help me ?
Open as admin ?
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire2 using xda app-developers app
Thanks it worked!!
bryanchapman9999 said:
Device = Kindle Fire 2 and Windows 8 64bit
Although I have tagged this as a howto, its more of a compilation of what others have done - many thanks to them. This is the first howto post I've done so please thank the guys that made this happen - not me.
There are many, many posts showing how to root the kindle fire (HD and normal) but it took me a while to piece together all the information I needed to root (re-root actually!) mine.
As I've just re done mine and its fresh in my head, here it is.
Download the Android SDK and unzip it and copy the 'adt-bundle-windows' folder to your documents folder
Navigate to Documents/adt-bundle-windows/sdk/tools and run the android app - this opens the android SDK manager.
Go to tools - Manage-addon-sites and select the User defined Sites tab. Click new and add the following url
http://kindle-sdk.s3.amazonaws.com/addon.xml
Hit OK and close
Now scroll to the bottom on the SDK manager and under extras will be 2 kindle fire options 'kindle fire device definitions' and 'kindle fire USB driver' select both and install.
Now close the SDK manager.
If you have previously used your kindle on your PC, plug it in and go to device manager and un-install the drivers for it - now unplug it.
Navigate to \Documents\adt-bundle-windows\sdk\extras\amazon\kindle_fire_usb_driver and install the kindle USB drivers
Now add the location of the ADB.exe file to your path
You should now be able to plug in your kindle and execute adb devices and see your kindle - that means your good to go.
Download this tool made by Bin4ry - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Unzip the file you download.
Now goto the platform-tools folder of the SDK and copy all the files in here into the 'stuff' folder of the file you just unzipped.
Now simply run the 'RunMe' batch file.
Now, you mileage may vary of course but this is what worked for me.
Some threads that I used for reference;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035334
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html#Prerequisites
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Im a complete noob and was kind of lost through the process. Finally it took me around 40 minutes to complete the whole process. Thanks a lot!
Some things to consider for noobs like me:
1. You MUST have Java SDK installed in order to open the "Android" App (SDK Manager) (I didnt have it)
2. It is important to delete the drivers of the kindle fire at Device manager (while is connected) if you have used (connected) it before. After deleting the drivers disconnect the kindle fire and install the drivers again.
3. adb.exe is located at \adt-bundle-windows-x86_64\sdk\platform-tools\ (sorry I didnt know where it was located)
4. When referring to "execute adb devices" it means you should type in a command prompt "adb devices" (I was looking for an .exe or a .bat file named "adb devices"!) LOL
5. After running "adb devices" you should be able to "see" your kindle device as a large alphanumeric sequence. Now, this was the tricky part for me... I tried several times and couldnt "see" my kindle listed! So I figured out that maybe there was a different kind of connection I could configure and indeed there was! I had to set my Kindle Fire to be in ADB Debug Mode. This is achieved by going to Settings->Security->Enable ADB And after that it was a piece of cake! I downloaded the file made by Bin4ry and followed the rest of the instructions.
Excellent tutorial bryanchapman9999!! I really appreciate your time and effort to gather up this information!
Regards.
Root the Kindle Fire 2 (non HD)
Divanus said:
Im a complete noob and was kind of lost through the process. Finally it took me around 40 minutes to complete the whole process. Thanks a lot!
Some things to consider for noobs like me:
1. You MUST have Java SDK installed in order to open the "Android" App (SDK Manager) (I didnt have it)
2. It is important to delete the drivers of the kindle fire at Device manager (while is connected) if you have used (connected) it before. After deleting the drivers disconnect the kindle fire and install the drivers again.
3. adb.exe is located at \adt-bundle-windows-x86_64\sdk\platform-tools\ (sorry I didnt know where it was located)
4. When referring to "execute adb devices" it means you should type in a command prompt "adb devices" (I was looking for an .exe or a .bat file named "adb devices"!) LOL
5. After running "adb devices" you should be able to "see" your kindle device as a large alphanumeric sequence. Now, this was the tricky part for me... I tried several times and couldnt "see" my kindle listed! So I figured out that maybe there was a different kind of connection I could configure and indeed there was! I had to set my Kindle Fire to be in ADB Debug Mode. This is achieved by going to Settings->Security->Enable ADB And after that it was a piece of cake! I downloaded the file made by Bin4ry and followed the rest of the instructions.
Excellent tutorial bryanchapman9999!! I really appreciate your time and effort to gather up this information!
Regards.
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Divanus,
First, the Android SDK is completely independent of other services and is only required for developers. The package includes Eclipse which is a Programming platform that people like us use to develop software for Android. The software used in Root MANY ANDROID includes the adb.exe utility needed to Root the Kindle.
You only need four things to Root the Kindle:
1. Root MANY ANDROID: http://ubuntuone.com/6LfERbIVoLRh822wHFicgR
2. Android ADB Driver: http://ubuntuone.com/4UaHeEJBrh9PT87RFzYR19
3. Windows PC
4. Kindle Fire 2
Step 1: Install the ADB Driver while the Kindle is Unplugged from USB, then Reboot your PC.
Step 2: Plug the Kindle into USB, wait 2 minutes for the driver to initialize
Step 3: Unzip Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18.5.1.zip as Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 to your desktop
Step 4: If you installed the SDK, you need to disable it, otherwise Root Many Android will fail. You can disable it by changing the platform-tools folder to platform-tools-temp. This can usually be found C:\Program Files\Android\sdk\platform-tools
Step 5: Run Root Many Android RunMe.bat
Step 6: You now have Root!
I cant do it
I am running a windows 7 32 OS and i cant install the driver I uninstall the default and try to install the other one manualy but my kindle
isnt under other devices its under portable devices and when i select the driver it says its not supported and to check if the driver is used
on 32 bit systems
Some please respond or make a video tutorial please i want root for chain fire 3d driver graphics if you have anything email me at
"[email protected]"
I'm having problems
Now add the location of the ADB.exe file to your path
I don't get this part can someone please help me plus i'm having a lot of problems i'm running windows 7 32 bit so can some please do like
a video tutorial with windows 32 please I want my root.
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - 4.1.43-Beta - Dated 02/19/2013 at 22:15
Kusakus said:
I am running a windows 7 32 OS and i cant install the driver I uninstall the default and try to install the other one manualy but my kindle
isnt under other devices its under portable devices and when i select the driver it says its not supported and to check if the driver is used
on 32 bit systems
Some please respond or make a video tutorial please i want root for chain fire 3d driver graphics if you have anything email me at
"[email protected]"
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Kusakus,
First let me apologize for the delay we have been working hard to improve our software. Please follow these steps to solve your problem:
Step 1: Remove Kindle driver by plugging the Kindle into USB, then Go to the Windows Device Manager and select the Kindle > Android ADB Interface - choose Remove and be sure to check the Box to remove the driver from the driver database.
Step 2: Remove the second driver found under Portable Devices > Kindle - choose Remove and be sure to check the Box to remove the driver from the driver database.
Step 3: Next you need to remove "phantom devices" in the Windows Device Manager. Go to Control Panel and double click on System. You can also right-click "Computer" on the Start menu (or on the desktop if it's shown there) and choose Properties. Note: A faster way for opening up the System applet is to press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and then press Pause/Break at the same time.
Step 4: Click on "Advance System Settings" link, and then click on the "Environment Variables" button.
Step 5: In the System Variables section click on the "New" button.
In the New System Variable dialog box, under the Variable Name value enter devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices (just copy the value from here and paste it there) and give it a variable value of 1. Click OK.
Step 6: In the Environment Variables window notice how the new variable appeared in the System Variables section. Click OK.
Step 7: In the System Properties window click OK.
Step 8: Reboot the PC.
Step 9: Open Device Manager (Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager).
Step 10: From the View menu click Show Hidden Devices and notice the change. Now remove EVERY instance of Kindle, Portable Devices, Android ADB Interface and Android ADB Composite Interface. Be sure to check the box to remove the driver from the PC.
Step 11: When you are done reboot the PC. Wait 3 minutes once you see the desktop for Windows to stabilize. Plug the Kindle into USB, wait 60 seconds and open the Windows Device Manager, you should now see two Yellow Triangles:
MTP
Unknown Device
Step 12: If you see two Yellow Triangles you have successfully removed all the Kindle Drivers! Unplug the Kindle from USB.
Step 13: Check Add/Remove Programs do you see Android SDK? If yes, please Remove it and reboot the PC.
Step 14: Please download and install Kindle Fire First Aide per this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Step 15: Use Kindle Fire First Aide to install the Kindle Fire USB Driver - Option 12. Wait for the Install to complete. Once you see a successful driver install then go to the Kindle. Make sure "Allow installation of programs" is ON under the Kindle Status Bar - More + > Device. Also make sure ADB is ON under the Kindle Status Bar More + Security Enable ADB is ON.
Step 16: Plug the Kindle into your PC USB, wait 2 minutes, maybe 3 minutes for the driver to successfully install. When done go back to the Windows Device Manager, do you now see the following:
Kindle > Android ADB Interface
Portable Devices > Kindle
Step 17: If yes, then SUCCESS! Great work! Let's proceed, if NO post what you see in the Device Manger in the Kindle Fire First Aide thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Step 18: Let's finally Root your Kindle Fire 2. Try Option 20 first if that root method fails, reboot the PC and Kindle then try Option 21. Pay close attention to the Kindle when using Option 21, the Kindle should ask to be "Restored" do not worry it is a fake restore that is only used to exploit the Kindle. When you restore the Kindle, the process will wrap up and you will have Root!
Step 19: You may use our software to install Google Play Store and Google Apps.
Kindle Fire First Aide Software Version 4.1.43-Beta The RunMe is Dated 02/19/2013 at 22:15:
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide Universal Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide.zip
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide 32-bit Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide32.zip
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide 64-bit Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide64.zip
Please unzip the above packages to C:\KFFirstAide make sure the RunMe.bat is Dated 02/19/2013 at 22:15. Before running the software, make sure you do not have another folder inside C:\KFFirstAide named KFFirstAide32, KFFirstAide64 or KFFirstAide. After you Unzip the software you should only have one folder named C:\KFFirstAide, this is critical to proper operation.
Make sure you have a Environment Variable in the Microsoft Windows PATH Statement of C:\KFFirstAide otherwise you will see many 'unable to find ???package???.apk' messages. Also, if you see an ADB message alerting the following "adb server is out of date. killing.." then make sure you do not have another version of ADB or the Android SDK on your computer.
Finally, make sure you are running the latests version of Java SE Development Kit 7u13
Thank you to EVERYONE for working as a team to make this software a better product. We will never forget the people who have made this product successful.
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Kusakus said:
Now add the location of the ADB.exe file to your path
I don't get this part can someone please help me plus i'm having a lot of problems i'm running windows 7 32 bit so can some please do like
a video tutorial with windows 32 please I want my root.
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Kusakus,
We are sorry this is more difficult than is has to be. To make you life easy, please download Kindle Fire First Aide from here, if you do not know if you have a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows use the Universal package:
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide Universal Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide.zip
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide 32-bit Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide32.zip
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide 64-bit Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide64.zip
Step 1: Unzip Kindle Fire First Aide to C:\KFFirstAide - make sure there is no number on the end of the C:\KFFirstAide and make sure there is not a second folder named KFFirstAide inside the folder C:\KFFirstAide
Step 2: Use Windows Explorer to navigate to C:\KFFirstAide, find the RunMe.bat, Right Hand Mose Click on RunMe.bat and select 'Send to', select Desktop (Create Shortcut). Now press the Left Hand Mouse button to create the Shortcut named RunMe.bat.
Step 3: Find the RunMe Shortcut on your desktop, select it by left mouse click over the icon, then while on the icon choose Right Hand mouse click, select Properties.
Step 4: This will display the RunMe properties. Select the General Tab, change the top name to KF First Aide. Then click on the Shortcut tab, click on Advanced. Check 'Run as Administrator', click OK, then click Apply, then click OK. All windows should be closed.
Step 5: Double Mouse Click the new Icon named KF First Aide. You may be presented with a security window, just click Yes.
Step 6: Please click on the Windows Key plus Pause/Break, this will display the Windows System Properties. Next Click on the Advanced Tab and find "Environment Variables". Please click on Environment Variables and find the Path Statement. Carefully add at the end of the Path Statement:
Code:
;C:\KFFirstAide
Step 7: That is it! The software is ready. Next we get the Kindle ready to Root! Grab the Kindle, pull down the upper Status Bar and select More + then select Device. Is "Allow Installation of Programs" ON? Good, next go to More + then select Security is Enable ADB ON? Good! Proceed.
Step 8: Plug the Kindle into USB. Wait 2 minutes for the Windows Device Manager to initialize. The open the Windows Device Manager by selecting the Keyboard "Windows Key" plus "Pause/Break", this will display the Windows System Properties. Click on the Device Manager tab do you see the following in the Device Manager?
Kindle > Android ADB Interface
Portable Devices
Step 9: If you do not see the above and you see two yellow triangles then remove the Kindle from USB and launch our software, select Option 12 to install the Kindle ADB Driver, wait for the driver install to complete, then plug the Kindle into USB, wait 2 to 3 minutes for everything to install, then inspect the Windows Device Manager again, do you see the two devices now? Good proceed!
Step 10: You are ready to Root, please elect Option 20 if that method of Rooting the Kindle fails do not worry we have more up our sleeve! Reboot the Kindle and the Computer.
Step 11: Please open Kindle Fire First Aide and this time use Option 21 to Root the Kindle. Please pay close attention to the Kindle, at one point the Kindle will ask to be Restored, click on RESTORE and let the software finish the process. In the end you will have Root!
Step 12: You may use our software to install Google Play Store Option 18 and Google Apps Option 23.
If you have any questions, please post them in our thread Kindle Fire First Aide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Not trying to revive an old thread and I have been reading what I could find on the kindle fire 2. Recently got my daughter one and I'm not happy with the amazon store, etc. I would like to root and be able to use the playstore. Is this the best method? Is this what I need to do to accomplish this? She and her mother both like the stock ui and all, especially the carousel, so I have no intention of installing a different rom or launcher. So is it possible to simply root and get access to the google playstore? Thanks!
I used this thread recently and it worked fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36122126
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Kusakus,
First let me apologize for the delay we have been working hard to improve our software. Please follow these steps to solve your problem:
Step 1: Remove Kindle driver by plugging the Kindle into USB, then Go to the Windows Device Manager and select the Kindle > Android ADB Interface - choose Remove and be sure to check the Box to remove the driver from the driver database.
Step 2: Remove the second driver found under Portable Devices > Kindle - choose Remove and be sure to check the Box to remove the driver from the driver database.
Step 3: Next you need to remove "phantom devices" in the Windows Device Manager. Go to Control Panel and double click on System. You can also right-click "Computer" on the Start menu (or on the desktop if it's shown there) and choose Properties. Note: A faster way for opening up the System applet is to press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and then press Pause/Break at the same time.
Step 4: Click on "Advance System Settings" link, and then click on the "Environment Variables" button.
Step 5: In the System Variables section click on the "New" button.
In the New System Variable dialog box, under the Variable Name value enter devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices (just copy the value from here and paste it there) and give it a variable value of 1. Click OK.
Step 6: In the Environment Variables window notice how the new variable appeared in the System Variables section. Click OK.
Step 7: In the System Properties window click OK.
Step 8: Reboot the PC.
Step 9: Open Device Manager (Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager).
Step 10: From the View menu click Show Hidden Devices and notice the change. Now remove EVERY instance of Kindle, Portable Devices, Android ADB Interface and Android ADB Composite Interface. Be sure to check the box to remove the driver from the PC.
Step 11: When you are done reboot the PC. Wait 3 minutes once you see the desktop for Windows to stabilize. Plug the Kindle into USB, wait 60 seconds and open the Windows Device Manager, you should now see two Yellow Triangles:
MTP
Unknown Device
Step 12: If you see two Yellow Triangles you have successfully removed all the Kindle Drivers! Unplug the Kindle from USB.
Step 13: Check Add/Remove Programs do you see Android SDK? If yes, please Remove it and reboot the PC.
Step 14: Please download and install Kindle Fire First Aide per this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Step 15: Use Kindle Fire First Aide to install the Kindle Fire USB Driver - Option 12. Wait for the Install to complete. Once you see a successful driver install then go to the Kindle. Make sure "Allow installation of programs" is ON under the Kindle Status Bar - More + > Device. Also make sure ADB is ON under the Kindle Status Bar More + Security Enable ADB is ON.
Step 16: Plug the Kindle into your PC USB, wait 2 minutes, maybe 3 minutes for the driver to successfully install. When done go back to the Windows Device Manager, do you now see the following:
Kindle > Android ADB Interface
Portable Devices > Kindle
Step 17: If yes, then SUCCESS! Great work! Let's proceed, if NO post what you see in the Device Manger in the Kindle Fire First Aide thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
Step 18: Let's finally Root your Kindle Fire 2. Try Option 20 first if that root method fails, reboot the PC and Kindle then try Option 21. Pay close attention to the Kindle when using Option 21, the Kindle should ask to be "Restored" do not worry it is a fake restore that is only used to exploit the Kindle. When you restore the Kindle, the process will wrap up and you will have Root!
Step 19: You may use our software to install Google Play Store and Google Apps.
Kindle Fire First Aide Software Version 4.1.43-Beta The RunMe is Dated 02/19/2013 at 22:15:
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide Universal Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide.zip
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide 32-bit Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide32.zip
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide 64-bit Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide64.zip
Please unzip the above packages to C:\KFFirstAide make sure the RunMe.bat is Dated 02/19/2013 at 22:15. Before running the software, make sure you do not have another folder inside C:\KFFirstAide named KFFirstAide32, KFFirstAide64 or KFFirstAide. After you Unzip the software you should only have one folder named C:\KFFirstAide, this is critical to proper operation.
Make sure you have a Environment Variable in the Microsoft Windows PATH Statement of C:\KFFirstAide otherwise you will see many 'unable to find ???package???.apk' messages. Also, if you see an ADB message alerting the following "adb server is out of date. killing.." then make sure you do not have another version of ADB or the Android SDK on your computer.
Finally, make sure you are running the latests version of Java SE Development Kit 7u13
Thank you to EVERYONE for working as a team to make this software a better product. We will never forget the people who have made this product successful.
---------- Post added at 01:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:57 AM ----------
Kusakus,
We are sorry this is more difficult than is has to be. To make you life easy, please download Kindle Fire First Aide from here, if you do not know if you have a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows use the Universal package:
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide Universal Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide.zip
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide 32-bit Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide32.zip
Microsoft Windows Kindle Fire First Aide 64-bit Version 4.1.43-Beta: KFFirstAide64.zip
Step 1: Unzip Kindle Fire First Aide to C:\KFFirstAide - make sure there is no number on the end of the C:\KFFirstAide and make sure there is not a second folder named KFFirstAide inside the folder C:\KFFirstAide
Step 2: Use Windows Explorer to navigate to C:\KFFirstAide, find the RunMe.bat, Right Hand Mose Click on RunMe.bat and select 'Send to', select Desktop (Create Shortcut). Now press the Left Hand Mouse button to create the Shortcut named RunMe.bat.
Step 3: Find the RunMe Shortcut on your desktop, select it by left mouse click over the icon, then while on the icon choose Right Hand mouse click, select Properties.
Step 4: This will display the RunMe properties. Select the General Tab, change the top name to KF First Aide. Then click on the Shortcut tab, click on Advanced. Check 'Run as Administrator', click OK, then click Apply, then click OK. All windows should be closed.
Step 5: Double Mouse Click the new Icon named KF First Aide. You may be presented with a security window, just click Yes.
Step 6: Please click on the Windows Key plus Pause/Break, this will display the Windows System Properties. Next Click on the Advanced Tab and find "Environment Variables". Please click on Environment Variables and find the Path Statement. Carefully add at the end of the Path Statement:
Code:
;C:\KFFirstAide
Step 7: That is it! The software is ready. Next we get the Kindle ready to Root! Grab the Kindle, pull down the upper Status Bar and select More + then select Device. Is "Allow Installation of Programs" ON? Good, next go to More + then select Security is Enable ADB ON? Good! Proceed.
Step 8: Plug the Kindle into USB. Wait 2 minutes for the Windows Device Manager to initialize. The open the Windows Device Manager by selecting the Keyboard "Windows Key" plus "Pause/Break", this will display the Windows System Properties. Click on the Device Manager tab do you see the following in the Device Manager?
Kindle > Android ADB Interface
Portable Devices
Step 9: If you do not see the above and you see two yellow triangles then remove the Kindle from USB and launch our software, select Option 12 to install the Kindle ADB Driver, wait for the driver install to complete, then plug the Kindle into USB, wait 2 to 3 minutes for everything to install, then inspect the Windows Device Manager again, do you see the two devices now? Good proceed!
Step 10: You are ready to Root, please elect Option 20 if that method of Rooting the Kindle fails do not worry we have more up our sleeve! Reboot the Kindle and the Computer.
Step 11: Please open Kindle Fire First Aide and this time use Option 21 to Root the Kindle. Please pay close attention to the Kindle, at one point the Kindle will ask to be Restored, click on RESTORE and let the software finish the process. In the end you will have Root!
Step 12: You may use our software to install Google Play Store Option 18 and Google Apps Option 23.
If you have any questions, please post them in our thread Kindle Fire First Aide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
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Ummm Well I used your software and i got it rooted (at least the software says it is) but now I cant even use the kindle it is really buggy and i press somthing and a minute later it does it plz help
If you got it rooted, try to put on the recovery and flash a custom one (slimkat is pretty awesome). The amazon OS is terrible IMO.
Kusakus said:
Ummm Well I used your software and i got it rooted (at least the software says it is) but now I cant even use the kindle it is really buggy and i press somthing and a minute later it does it plz help
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