I followed the steps in this post to root.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544736
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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544736
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[ROOT][HOW TO] Root the Kindle Fire HD and 2 with Windows - Noob (Simple) Version
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So do I. It works for the 2012 version also.
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Rooted on 7.4.9!
I FINALLY am rooted. http://www11.pic-upload.de/20.06.14/76ibx7vqg6s9.jpg
I used some German guy's walkthrough here: http://www.dreamcodes.biz/text/?id=2152&s=read
The main problem was (as before): Not seeing the Kindle in adb devices. Don't ask what I did to finally get there after about 5 hours of trying every option under the sun and googling half the Inet. I installed way more drivers than recommended, especially google ones.
Install everything in c:\username\androidfilename; make sure the path is in system properties, constant testing (adb devices), making sure I have an adb_usb.ini with a 0x1949 in it, and the actual Amazon Kindle drivers are installed (I had to do that manually). Only when the Kindle was found I moved on to root and was successful first time. One happy camper here for sure.
Thanks Red for trying to help a blonde gal! Much appreciated!
So........... what am I going to do with my Kindle now?! :victory:
I FINALLY am rooted. http://www11.pic-upload.de/20.06.14/76ibx7vqg6s9.jpg
I used some German guy's walkthrough here: http://www.dreamcodes.biz/text/?id=2152&s=read
The main problem was (as before): Not seeing the Kindle in adb devices. Don't ask what I did to finally get there after about 5 hours of trying every option under the sun and googling half the Inet. I installed way more drivers than recommended, especially google ones.
Install everything in c:\username\androidfilename; make sure the path is in system properties, constant testing (adb devices), making sure I have an adb_usb.ini with a 0x1949 in it, and the actual Amazon Kindle drivers are installed (I had to do that manually). Only when the Kindle was found I moved on to root and was successful first time. One happy camper here for sure.
Thanks Red for trying to help a blonde gal! Much appreciated!
So........... what am I going to do with my Kindle now?! :victory:
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Hello,
I have to sign up for XDA Developers in order to create a reply to this thread. What creates the problem is I can't root my Kindle Fire HD successfully. Each time I ran RunMe.bat and selected the option 1 and said it rooted my Kindle successfully, I got excited and check if my Kindle are rooted. After the root checker said I don't have the root access, I got upset. I kept rebooting Kindle no matter what, and I also rebooted computer but still no successes.
It will be great if someone can help with this. I'm already tried though, and here's my OS.
Edition: Windows 7 Home Premium
Model: HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC
System type: 64 bit
I was wondering about this for a while... will I be able to install Google Play? I really needed Google Play because there are a lot of missing apps from Amazon Appstore and I really don't like 1Mobile Appstore.
Thank you!
I have to sign up for XDA Developers in order to create a reply to this thread. What creates the problem is I can't root my Kindle Fire HD successfully. Each time I ran RunMe.bat and selected the option 1 and said it rooted my Kindle successfully, I got excited and check if my Kindle are rooted. After the root checker said I don't have the root access, I got upset. I kept rebooting Kindle no matter what, and I also rebooted computer but still no successes.
It will be great if someone can help with this. I'm already tried though, and here's my OS.
Edition: Windows 7 Home Premium
Model: HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC
System type: 64 bit
I was wondering about this for a while... will I be able to install Google Play? I really needed Google Play because there are a lot of missing apps from Amazon Appstore and I really don't like 1Mobile Appstore.
Thank you!
If you want custom ROMs, downgrade the bootloader to 7.2.3,install 2nd boot loader and TWRP.
Im trying to root and eventually install cm11 on my son's Kindle (tate). Im having problems getting adb to work while using fastboot. Fastboot works but can't send adb commands
I got it to work, downgraded to 7.2.1 and then followed hashcode's instructions. After root kindle acted weird but was fine after cm11 was installed
Kindle Fire 2, 10.5
Hi,
I was going to root my son's kindle fire 2 for him, so I've been doing some research, and came across this thread. Can someone confirm whether the device can be rooted? It's running system version 10.5. From what I read earlier in the thread, this presents problems dues to the signed partitions. Does this block rooting itself, or just modifications once you've rooted it? Main reason he wants it rooted is to access the play store.
Thanks for any advice,
Kev
Hi,
I was going to root my son's kindle fire 2 for him, so I've been doing some research, and came across this thread. Can someone confirm whether the device can be rooted? It's running system version 10.5. From what I read earlier in the thread, this presents problems dues to the signed partitions. Does this block rooting itself, or just modifications once you've rooted it? Main reason he wants it rooted is to access the play store.
Thanks for any advice,
Kev
I had it working for about 5 minutes but due to my stupidity lost it before I could get updates blocked. I had connected wireless to get ES File Explorer and it updated..lol.Before I know it it had rebooted and was gone like a thief in the night. But it did show root using the app...
Now doing it again where it says Root Step 2: "When the Kindle reboots it may react VERY slow, this is normal - leave it alone. Immediately proceed to Step 1 again. If the Kindle reboot normally and appears normal, then proceed to Step 3 you are almost done." well it stays lagy now..Even after 15 minutes but setting back stock its good..as mentioned with someone esle having about same issue with lag yes I click "any" key when done running to close out command promp.
Think I'm going to downgrade it and try again later. Had no issues the first time doing it now I don't know why having issues now.
Looks like it did a new update and went to 8.5.1 and now no matter which method / program I use it all ends up the same...laggy as hell.
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Good day: Did you finally get root on your 8.5.1?
If not, I have a solution which is to modify the root with binary script to remove the OfficeSuite.apk from the /system/app folder before moving the superuser.apk and su files to their correct places. I believe the script cannot complete and is not telling you so.
The primary issue is that 8.5.1 for the 8.9" tablet comes with OfficeSuite installed in the /system/app folder and uses nearly all of the space. The 7" tablet OS does not come with OfficeSuite installed so, the root script works fine. For the 8.9" tablet, the root script can't copy superuser.apk to the /system/app folder due to no space and the script hangs.
Regards
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Hello - I am also having this same issue with no space to write the new /system/xbin/su. I haven't found any way to remove the giant OfficeSuite.apk. Can you share your binary script method?
Thanks
Good evening: I did post the script both LINUX and Windows and I attached the "root with binary v31 script with the script modifications included on one of these threads. Let me find it first then, I will post a link here. If I cannot find it, I will re-post here. The modification is quite easy and takes just minutes.
The root .bat file or runme.bat file (don't remember the name), has a normal: and a RIC: section.
In most cases, your root will only use the "normal;" section.
This section shows a single line with multiple arguments where the line is pushing Superuser.apk and SU to their respective folders. All I did was add a statement to the line ahead of the apk and su parts which in essence says mv /system/apk/OfficeSuite.apk /sdcard/
This moves the apk to the root of the sdcard then goes ahead and installs the Superuser.apk and the SU binary just as it normally does. If you inspect the .bat file, you will find the "normal:" section. I modified RIC as well since ocassionally, the RIC mod will have been applied to the tablet in a prior action. Normally if rooting for the first time, this section will not be accessed by the .bat routine.
I am on a LINUX machine at the moment so, I will need to move to Windows to find the root with binary script.
Regards
Attached are the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_V31 and _V33 scripts.
I added the relevant V to the end of the file name and added .doc so upload would accept the file type.
Remove the V31.doc and V33.doc from the end of the file extension.
The original script names are RunMe.bat
Note: I have not tried these modified scripts but, they should work and if not, let me know (could be typo's).
The modified line is line 255 and starts with the word stuff which is the name of the folder containing the utilities needed.
Regards
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Kindle Fire 2nd Generation
My wife just got one of these and I have attempted many different methods to root it and all of them fail....seems that the Kindle Fire 2nd Gen with 10.5.1 is unrootable
My wife just got one of these and I have attempted many different methods to root it and all of them fail....seems that the Kindle Fire 2nd Gen with 10.5.1 is unrootable
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100This is a simple Step-by-Step guide on How To: How To: Root the Kindle Fire 7" HD, Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and Kindle Fire 2 with Windows - Noob (Simple) Version. The main group steps are outlined with A, B, C while the sub-group steps are outlined with 1, 2, 3. We attempt to keep this tutorial updated regularly - adding information from the end users experience. We have recently upgraded the storage servers to increase uptime, you now have two options for the downloads both are ad free. Option one is a Dropbox Storage Server and Option two is a Ubuntu One Storage Server, if one is under maintenance you may use the other download link. When you are done with the tutorial, please take the time to post feedback, this is very important to us - without your feedback, we have no way of knowing if we are doing our job. Finally, if you feel we did a decent job, please think about donating to us using the "Donate to Me" button - this is how we make a living, without your kind donations we would no longer be able to do this for a living.
Prerequisites:
1. Software: Windows XP, 7 or 8 Workstation 32bit or 64bit
2. Hardware: Free USB 2.0 or Greater Port
3. Kindle Fire HD 7", Kindle Fire HD 8.9" or Kindle Fire 2 7"
Note: Windows 7 and Vista users, please perform this fix before Rooting: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36373627
It is important that you use our Utilities since we have modified the ADB daemons plus we did little tweaks in some of the batch files. PLEASE USE OUR UTILITIES, WE ARE RECEIVING A NUMBER OF FAILURES CAUSED BY USING ANOTHER PARTIES UTILITIES. IF YOU FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW, EXACTLY, YOU HAVE A 99% CHANCE OF SUCCESS.
Unplug the Kindle from USB.
A) Although the processes do not use Java directly, the software does call to some Java API's so we need to make sure Java is updated to the latest version. Please go to Oracle's site here: Java SE Development Kit 7u13 download and install Java SDK 32-bit or 64-bit. Reboot your computer after installing the Java update.
B) The first step is to get the ADB Driver installed. If you already performed this step and verified communication to the Kindle, move on to Main Step C
Note: Please remove any old or outdated drivers by following the instructions in Post #361 here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37733595&postcount=361
The following ADB Driver was provided by Amazon and should install on most platforms (Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8): Kindle Fire ADB drivers(Dropbox) or Kindle Fire ADB Drivers(Ubuntu One)
Note: Due to intermittent issues with the USB Drivers, we offer two versions. First try Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe if this
does not open ADB Communication try the new updated KindleDrivers.exe
Please open an Administrative CMD Prompt and enter:
Reboot the Computer to apply the above command.Code:bcdedit -set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON
Extract the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.zip to your desktop.
1. Unzip Kindle Fire ADB drivers.zip to Kindle Fire ADB drivers on your desktop.
2. Click windows start button.
3. Next choose Search, in the "Search programs and files" box type "cmd" (don't hit enter or search).
4. The program "cmd.exe" should be listed at the top. Right click that and select "Run As Administrator".
5. Navigate to the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe or KindleDrivers.exe using the DOS Command cd.
6. Next, the install will begin, allow the install to complete.
7. While the driver is installing. Go to the Kindle unlock if locked.
8. Pull down the upper bar. Select "More".
9. Now Select the "Security" Tab.
10. In Security is an option to: Enable ADB
11. Select "On" to Enable ADB on the Kindle
If not, We have an alternative driver here: usb_driver(Dropbox) or usb_driver(Ubuntu One)
Extract the alternative driver to your desktop and follow the install instructions at the bottom of this response
The alternative driver originates from the Android SDK and is universal for just about any Android device.
The alternative driver 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 USB to see if it initializes properly.
Once this driver has been properly installed you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface" under "Kindle Fire" in the Windows Device Manager which is located by Right Hand Mouse Click Computer, Choose Properties, then Devices or Device Manager. Expand the tree. Expand Kindle. This is where you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface".
Amazon Notes regarding this ADB Driver can be found here: Amazon ADB Notes
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.
C-1) The next steps are used to Root the Kindle - Preferred Method (Automated Version)
The problem "Device not Found" is usually driver related or ADB Security issue. Let's make sure ADB is enabled on the Kindle under Security - Enable ADB?
Open the Windows Task Manager. Review the Processes. "End Process" on any adb.exe running. If you installed the Android SDK, there is probably a PATH Statement pointing to the platform-tools folder. To avoid adb.exe start-up conflicts, temporarily rename the SDK platform-tools folder to platform-tools-temp.
Plug the Kindle back into USB if it is not already plugged into USB.
Root Step 1: Download Kindle Fire First Aide: Windows 32-bit Version Or Windows 64-bit Version
Root Step 2: Using either 7-Zip or Microsoft Zip, unzip the KFFirstAide.zip to your C:\ Drive as C:\KFFirstAide
Root Step 3: With your mouse, open the C:\KFFirstAide contents by double mouse clicking the C:\KFFirstAide folder
Root Step 4: Find the RunMe.bat file. Right Hand Mouse click on RunMe.bat, select 'Send to', select Desktop (Create Shortcut). Now press the Left Hand Mouse button to create the Shortcut named RunMe.bat.
Root Step 5: 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.
Root Step 6: 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.
Root Step 7: Double Mouse Click the new Icon named KF First Aide. You may be presented with a security window, just click Yes.
Root Step 8: 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:
Note: Do Not forget the semi-colen before the C:\KFFirstAideCode:;C:\KFFirstAide
Root Step 9: That is it! The software is ready. Next we get the Kindle ready to Root.
Root Step 10: Please check the Kindle under More + > Security - make sure ADB is ON. Leave it disconnected from USB.
Root Step 11: Launch Kindle Fire First Aide, if the ADB Driver is not installed, use Option 12 to Install the ADB Driver
Root Step 12: Make sure the Kindle is turned ON, plugged into the Computer USB and ready. Select Option 15 to Root the Kindle. If Option 15 fails to Root the Kindle, use Option 16.
Root Step 13: That is it! The Kindle now has Root, you may close the software.
You may view the Kindle Fire First Aide Forum Notes here: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2096888
C-2) The next steps are used to Root the Kindle - Alternative Method (Manual Version):
The problem "Device not Found" is usually driver related or ADB Security issue. Let's make sure ADB is enabled on the Kindle under Security - Enable ADB?
Open the Windows Task Manager. Review the Processes. "End Process" on any adb.exe running. If you installed the Android SDK, there is probably a PATH Statement pointing to the platform-tools folder. To avoid adb.exe start-up conflicts, temporarily rename the SDK platform-tools folder to platform-tools-temp.
Plug the Kindle back into USB if it is not already plugged into USB.
1. Download Root MANY ANDROID 32-bit!(Dropbox) or Root MANY ANDROID! 64-bit(Dropbox) to your desktop. Extract to your desktop. This package includes updated adb daemons.
NOTE WINDOWS 7 USERS: You need to open a command prompt "as Administrator" when running the above utility batch files RunMe.bat and RootQemu.bat - otherwise Windows will respond with "Permission Denied".
Make sure the Kindle is still plugged into USB.
Root Step 1: Run RunMe.bat from Root MANY ANDROID! through a command window as noted:
Double Mouse Click and Open the Win32 or Win64 folder.
Next Single Left Mouse Click on the Win32 or Win64 folder tool-bar.
This highlights the Win32 or Win64 folder.
Note: Make sure none of the files within the Win32 or Win64 are highlighted in blue.
Next Press the SHIFT Key, next Right Hand Mouse Click
Choose "Open command window here"
A Command window will open, finally type
Choose option 1, Run Normal Method and ignore errors. Pay attention, you will need to answer "Restore" a dialogue box on the Kindle. If you are asked for an 'encryption password', enter the password you use to sign onto Amazon. Click on Restore. When the program has completed, the Kindle will Reboot.Code:RunMe.bat
Root Step 2: When the Kindle reboots it may react VERY slow, this is normal - leave it alone. Immediately proceed to Step 1 again. If the Kindle reboot normally and appears normal, then proceed to Step 3 you are almost done.
Root Step 3: Download suchecker.apk from here: Root Checker Basic(Dropbox)
Root Step 4: Using Windows Explorer, move suchecker from the desktop to /Kindle/Internal Drive/Download
Root Step 5: Now go to the Kindle. Using ES File Explorer or Root Explorer, go to /sdcard/Download/suchecker.apk choose Install
Root Step 6: When the install has finished, go to your Apps. Launch Root Checker. When you check Root you will be presented with a "Allow" dialog box, be sure to Allow Root Checker. You should now see that Superuser.apk is working.
You should now have root AND if this is true your ADB communication is also functional.
D) Finally, let's disable the Amazon OTA (Over The Air) Updates so your hard work is not destroyed.
OTA Step 1: Open Kindle Fire First Aide - Select Option 14 to Disable OTA.
Note: You may still install the updates manually after you have read the install notes and know what to expect. The updates and manual install instructions can be found on Amazon Support here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_left_sib?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201016350
E) Finally drop to an Administrative CMD and enter:
Reboot the computer to apply the above command.Code:bcdedit -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF
When you run Root Checker, the output should be similar to:
Next, move onto our How to: Install Google Play Step-by-Step Thread5ADB Communication Issues
Once you plug in the Kindle, it takes up to 2 minutes for Windows to detect it. So having said this *daemon started successfully*
Should not be displayed for longer than 2 minutes.
Where did you download the Utilities? From us or the developers? Our utilities use new updated adb.exe daemons
dated 11/05/2012 11:06AM
If the adb.exe has the correct date stamp, then make sure you are following our instructions on how to open a command
prompt. If you are following the instructions exactly then....
You must have Windows 7 which requires you to open an Administrative Prompt by choosing Run as: Administrator when
opening the CMD Shortcut.4How to Remove Old Device Drivers from Vista & Windows 7
Skirball,
The key when removing a driver is to check the box next to "remove the driver from the driver database" - here is a how to for other people having the same issue.
First make sure the Kindle is unplugged from USB.
One of the most annoying issues with Windows is when your hardware manufacturer fails to provide a proper driver for the operating system. Even when you do find the proper driver, sometimes the manufacturer releases an updated version which you then need to install on top of the older version. As if that's not enough, every version of Windows from the past 10 years or so, including server versions will retain the older driver binaries even if you upgrade or change hardware.
There is a logic behind this behavior. If, for example, you're using a removable USB disk drive, which has once been plugged in, Windows will install the appropriate driver for it. When you eject that drive, Windows retains the drivers so that they will be ready the next time you connect the drive.
But what about replacing a video adapter? A network interface card? A printer that has been thrown away? What about working with a laptop that you once used to connect to an external device, and has not used that device since? What happens to that driver if you never connect that device to your computer again?
With time, your computer will gather an increasing number of unused drivers that not only take space on your hard disk, having been still installed, they might cause problems if they are somehow enabled. In some cases they can also cause hardware conflicts. And to make things worse, when you do want to use the same device after a long period of inactivity, even if you re-install an updated version of the driver, Windows might still use the older version of it.
So how do you remove these old and un-used drivers? Let me show you.
By default, Device Manager will only show you the devices it's currently using.
What you need to do is to configure Device Manager to show all those non-present device drivers, sometimes known as "phantom devices".
1. 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.
2. Click on "Advance System Settings" link, and then click on the "Environment Variables" button.
3. In the System Variables section click on the "New" button.
4. 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.
5. In the Environment Variables window notice how the new variable appeared in the System Variables section. Click Ok.
6. In the System Properties window click Ok.
7. Log off and log on.
8. Open Device Manager (Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager).
9. From the View menu click Show Hidden Devices and notice the change.
10. Now begin to remove each Phantom Device by Right Mouse Click Uninstall Device or Remove Device, be sure to check the box "Remove Driver From Windows" if offered the option, as you remove each Phantom Device.3Feedback
OHMY!! I wish i could hug you right now,
I finally got it rooted after 3days
just had to download SDK and install the driver that way through the video and reboot pc/kindle and BAM!! ROOOOOTEED. lol
3 days of trying to figure this out, finally paid off....thank you. :laugh:[/QUOTE]
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Rate the Thread at the top. I knew you could do it!2ADB Communication Issues
Please verify the date of the adb.exe daemons. Reply back with the date if the daemon in Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 Stuff folder.
Next download this mini-test utility: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/ADB%20Update.zip to your desktop
Unzip ADB Update.zip to your desktop
Open the ADB Update folder on your desktop
Make sure the Kindle is still plugged into USB.
Double Mouse Click and Open the ADB Update folder.
Next Single Left Mouse Click on the ADB Update folder toolbar.
This highlights the ADB Update folder.
Note: Make sure none of the files within the ADB Update are highlighted in blue.
Next Press the SHIFT Key, next Right Hand Mouse Click
Choose "Open command window here"
A Command window will open, finally type
Code:adb kill-server adb start-server adb devices
Respond with the results.
