[Q] Need help with Kindle Fire Utility

[thegreylady]

I've spent most of today trying to root my Kindle Fire, which I just got in the mail today. I installed Android SKD and have followed multiple instruction guides to the letter, but when I go to root it in KFU, it says it can't find my Kindle. I've scoured the internet looking for a solution to this, but so far nothing seems to work, and every time I try to change the device software in device manager, it says the software is up to date and won't let me change no matter what I do. I'm kind of at a loss and my brain is fried, help would be much appreciated.

 

[fmkilo]

I've spent most of today trying to root my Kindle Fire, which I just got in the mail today. I installed Android SKD and have followed multiple instruction guides to the letter, but when I go to root it in KFU, it says it can't find my Kindle. I've scoured the internet looking for a solution to this, but so far nothing seems to work, and every time I try to change the device software in device manager, it says the software is up to date and won't let me change no matter what I do. I'm kind of at a loss and my brain is fried, help would be much appreciated.

FIRST OFF STOP USING KFU UNLESS YOU ARE SURE IT'S A KF1 WHICH YOU PROBABLY WOULDN'T HAVE RECIEVED TODAY.
1) was the box black or brown
(black)=kf2
(brown)=kf1

uninstall the drivers from device manager, unplug kindle, install drivers from kfu, plug in kindle, profit

 

[thegreylady]

Oh, um, it's a KF2. Is there a different program I should use then?

 

[thegreylady]

Okay, I'm pretty new to all of this, so I'm having trouble following some directions. I installed ABD drivers and uninstalled all pre-existing Kindle Fire drivers, but I don't know how to install the Kindle specifically with those drivers? When I plug it in it just installs itself with no prompting from me so I don't know what I'm supposed to do.

I'm on WIndows 8, by the way.

 

[mindmajick]

Not trying to be difficult but I suggest you keep reading until it becomes more clear.

ESPECIALLY if you are "new to all this".. just try to read as much as you can in all of the KF2 threads.

PS. It sounds like the drivers are installed.. either check device manager or test with "adb devices"

Edit: also- you may find some help in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888

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[fmkilo]

Okay, I'm pretty new to all of this, so I'm having trouble following some directions. I installed ABD drivers and uninstalled all pre-existing Kindle Fire drivers, but I don't know how to install the Kindle specifically with those drivers? When I plug it in it just installs itself with no prompting from me so I don't know what I'm supposed to do.

I'm on WIndows 8, by the way.

uninstall drivers with kindle unplugged
open kfu
install fastboot drivers
wait until that is finished
plug in kindle
???
profit


I don't have windows 8, but you may have to turn off driver signature verification.

 

[thegreylady]

I've already turned off signed drivers. And ADB is enabled on my Kindle, if that matters.

I uninstalled the Kindle drivers with the Kindle unplugged, then installed the KFU drivers, then plugged in my Kindle. It says it's using the MPT USB driver. I tried to update the driver software, clicked "browse my computer for driver software," clicked "browse," found the folder containing the .inf file. It said my software is up to date. I tried again, hit "have drive" instead, found the .inf file, it said the folder I specified doesn't contain a compatible file (even though I selected a file, not a folder??)

I ran KFU, tried to root it, it said fastboot uses a different device than ADB.

I don't know where to go from here, this is where I've been stuck for like an entire day. I've looked for ways to change the driver and I can't find anything that works.

 

[chronicfathead]

I've already turned off signed drivers. And ADB is enabled on my Kindle, if that matters.

I uninstalled the Kindle drivers with the Kindle unplugged, then installed the KFU drivers, then plugged in my Kindle. It says it's using the MPT USB driver. I tried to update the driver software, clicked "browse my computer for driver software," clicked "browse," found the folder containing the .inf file. It said my software is up to date. I tried again, hit "have drive" instead, found the .inf file, it said the folder I specified doesn't contain a compatible file (even though I selected a file, not a folder??)

I ran KFU, tried to root it, it said fastboot uses a different device than ADB.

I don't know where to go from here, this is where I've been stuck for like an entire day. I've looked for ways to change the driver and I can't find anything that works.

What software version do you have?

I'm thinking you will have 10.2.6, which would make it a Kindle Fire 2.

If it is a KF2, I think you would be best following this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2125628

Kindle fire root for 10.2.6

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[thegreylady]

AHH THAT WORKED! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

 

[chronicfathead]

AHH THAT WORKED! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

You are welcome. Could I suggest that you now run a backup of your current partitions. They would come in useful in case of the device becoming soft bricked.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36370218

[Kindle Fire 2 Restore][Working!!!]-12/7/2012

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