yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] datboy143:
For some reason it wasn't downloading at home but it is at work thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] JDMpire:
Is there a way to run this on a mac? I have ADB installed on my macbook, I'm trying to get this to work on Win7 running under Parallels but it never seems to fully connect (ADB shows no device installed, however my galaxy S3 connects fine). I have the drivers installed, not sure what else to try.

If it can work on a mac that would be great.

OH SH*T! My little experiment worked. I know that a bat file is just a text file with very basic (read: plain text) commands. I opened it as text on my mac and copied and pasted every "ADB...command" line from that to the terminal. WEll that worked. Goddamn!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TheDoolster:
does it support 7.2.1
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] ci3hu1:
my kindle hd version 7.15. i've tried your root but no luck, it said root failed. why is that?? even i root with the cmd method it still failed. WTF with my kindle??? help plzzz
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Yuretz:
7.2.1 supported. I'm able to restore root with it, just tried.

Before tried to use Voodoo OTA Root Keeper and it didnt help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] christinamg82:
can you help me when i put the comand in the cmd it keeps saying path not found... I've done the video twice and over and over and still no help:(:(:(
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] thejosetree:
This automated tool doesn't work for me and I can't get work with adb. Any idea?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] QwErTy1235:
Anyone else can confirm it's working with the new 7.2.1? Only seeing one person brave enough to try and thanks for sharing lol
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jailuis:
I can ^^ have root and Gplay on version 7.2.1.. updated myself from Amazon (downloades update and installed). It works though if any app tries to acces gplay, amazon will prompt asking you to use amazon appstore
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] sebo1084:
Confirmed working for 7.2.1. My KFHD was updated today, lost root, and this exploit still worked. Thanks much to the dev.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Works great. I updated manually and used this exploit with no problems. For anyone that can't get it to work, go back through the process and make sure nothing was missed. Double check your drivers.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] :
Which would be good if amazon appstore had the latest versions of stuff. I use appbrain in conjunction with gplay and I can tell you amazon's store is way outdated for a lot of things (even facebook)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tekwarp:
I just received the KFHD 7" yesterday with 7.2.1. I ran RootQuemu and it was successful. However, the superuser.apk does not seem to be installed or at least it doesn't show up. I ran the script manually and I get root@android:/ # and successfully finish every step. Rebooted device again and still no superuser.

Any ideas?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] SnoopyMutant:
is there a ay to un-root the Kindle Fire HD? I am running 7.2.1 and followed the instruction here.

thank you!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] spinny:
Qemu automated root

Yes Qemu root running fine and rooted wirth no issues.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] kbatman99:
root not possible

hello

I start the RootQEmu and have installed the drivers and activated the ADB on the kindle fire hd

I press 1

it says "daemon not running starting it now on port 5037 "

and the nothing more happens.

please help !

Fritz
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
If your drivers are working properly then your computer should be recognizing it as [Android Composite ADB Interface]. If they are not try these links:

https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/connect-adb.html

https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/setup.html#step6

For kindle fire hd add-ons to SDK, including drivers
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] elivaldez84:
Just push install Superuser.apk within adb and your good. Same thing happened to me, the process would halt on step 3 and said it could not find path or whatever but I had root already. Just go ahead and install Superuser and your good.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] kbatman99:
The computer recognizes the kindle in the device manager.

But the QemuRoot tool does not continue working.

If I start"adb devices" in the toolbox it lists no devices.

Fritz
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mann75:
Also after you download the drivers from the files posted in the first post. Make sure you extrat the contents of the zip to the computer. I extracted mines to the desktop so its easier to find. Once you do this a folder will appear and then you go to the root exe file. Now your computer and the one click rooter will recognize the kindle.

Rooted EVO baby
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] steve2711:
downloading Google play

Hello,

I have appreciated your help on this and have rooted my Kindle. I proved this by finding and downloading Catch Mate on Amazon apps, which requires root to work. It was recognized by Superuser. However, I can't find a way to download Google Play to the Kindle, since it is tied into my LG Spectrum. I want to use a launcher from Market on the Kindle. Any ideas? Thanks again.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tamoquera:
There are lots of threads in the general forum with that information

Enviado desde mi LG-P990 usando Tapatalk 2
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] steve2711:
Google Play

Right, and I found them and in fact managed to get Google Play on my Kindle. Still, there are some folks who have managed to get a launcher to work, and that is something I've not been able to do. Any Ideas (anyone)?.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tamoquera:
Hi again, you should put your launcher inside the system folder. Here

you have a post explaining what you should do to have Go Launcher working properly.

Hope it helps
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] steve2711:
Launcher for Kindle

Thanks. I managed to figure this out as well. The key, as you may know, is going into permissions on the launcher app, after it is downloaded and copied into "apps" in the Kindle settings using File Manager, and changing them to reflect ICS needs. These are the same required permissions for an app on the cell phone with ICS. Basically the last or 3rd row of checks are unchecked, along with unchecking the 2nd box of the 2nd row. Sorry, I don't have the permissions pg. of an app in front of me to know the labels of the rows. I used the GO EX HD tablet launcher, as it seemed the only launcher specifically labeled for a tablet, although it seems possible that other launchers will work such as Apex, Holo, etc.. When downloaded and opened, the Kindle Home app shows up in the GO apps page, so that returning to the kindle launcher remains quite easy, for e-reading or whatever. After this has been done, then most apps from Google Play will download, although some few will not. I suppose because of the Kindle OS architecture, but all works very well and looks as much like other decent 7" Tablets as one could want, as well as still offering access to what is unique about the Kindle fire HD.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] nobob:
Hello if I root my kindle fire hd es file explorer I get well? because I have no access to the Amazon stor im form Luxembourg.

sory for my englich is google translate
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] hanryi943:
I was wondering how can I unroot it and restore it back to stock version?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] saganomics:
This is going to sound really stupid, but I'm living someplace where they've banned YouTube. So I can't see the video that explains how to root the device.

I'd be very happy if someone could point me towards that video that's on any site apart from YouTube or can give me a link to download the video.

OR if the person who made the script give me screen caps or the process.

OR if someone could just mention what to do over here. I'm totally lost.

Thanks in advance.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mann75:
No you don't sound stupid, you just need some help. First off make sure you Dow.load both the files in the beginning of the thread. I saved my folder to the desktop just so I can find it easier. Now the drivers will be in zip form. It is very important to extract the contents of the zip. Now again I extracted the folder to desktop. Once you do open the kindle hd drivers folder and install the driver you need for your pc.

Now before you plug your kindle into the pc, makesure you go to your settings and allow I believe adb its under the security tab. Now connect your kindle and wait for the pc to detect your device. Now open the qemuroot and follow the on screen directions.

Rooted EVO baby
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] saganomics:
Thanks for the reply! Made my day.

But here's the problems I'm facing:

1)- I own a Mac, so I have to "borrow" someone else's PC to run all this stuff. Nothing that can be done about that, but oh well :)

2)- When I install the ADB drivers for the Kindle, it say "The driver may have not been properly installed" at the end of the process. What can I possibly be doing wrong?

3)- And when I do run the script, it says something like "daemon started at port 5XXX" and then goes on to say "daemon successfully started" BUT it doesn't do anything after this.

Do I have to have my Kindle turned on during the whole process or does it need to be in HBOOT thing where you press the volume button down and power it up? I don't even know if the KFHD has that.

Thanks once again.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mann75:
I got that error as well so I went to the control and computer management file on the pc and look to see if you have android composite or android media driver (not by my pc to know the name) and uninstall driver and go back to the hd driver zip and extract the zip. Now you should have a folder now of the hd drivers. It must be in the folder state for the pc to recognize the device. You may even have to restart the pc as well.

After you restart the pc have your kindle already lowered up and now connect to pc. You should be good to go now.

Rooted EVO baby
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Efer718:
Any Luck???

Does any one have any word on a root method for 7.2.1 i just got this kindle and i cant wait to root it need gapps!!! Lol thanx in advance.:good:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] patfactorx:
The Device Manager sees my Kindle but I am getting errors like "link failed File Exists" after the script starts
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] efebe:
This is confirmed to work on 10.2.1 =] !! thanks a lot !!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Rovers82517:
????

The thread begins with - Neither ADB nor the SDK need to be installed as all needed files are included in the attachments below.....

and then there is link to a video and the video say ''make sure ADB is installed first''

Already confusion, what simple guide should I be following to end up with a rooted KFHD that has a flash player please people?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jacewt:
Worked like a charm. Thank you!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] tehnick:
I can get the device to detect in ADB and the drivers show, but the script is not able to see any devices attached. I manually browsed to adb.exe in the folder and sent the command "adb devices" and found it is not reporting the Kindle. Connected my Galaxy Nexus, ran the same command, and it was detected just fine. Seems to be a driver issue so the SDK method might be the way to go to get functional ADB. I'll have to test this when I get home and away from a work machine, but the attached drivers are a no go for me on this Win 7 64bit machine.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] BlankJebus:
Confused...

I got to install the ADB drivers on my computer. I start the exe and everything starts installing, but at the end it says that it wasn't installed properly and that I need to install them manually. Now I can't browse the kindle fire hd on my computer.

Also, the qemu tool doesn't detect my device...what should I do?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] talvae:
I have followed the instructions and I get this screen:

If the device is not detected you may try to unplug it and reconnect it.

Waiting for device to be detected...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

And it doesn't go forward.

i have a Kindle fire Hd version 7.2.1 and my computer is a Windows 7 64bit.

Could someone help me please?

talvae
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mann75:
If you got the successful connection, you should have a series of questions up next. If you fullfilled the requirements you click enter to proceed. And the pro ess should begin and you will notice your device, rebooting after each stage of questions are complete.

Rooted EVO baby
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] talvae:
Unfortunately it stays in that screen. I left it for an hour after I pressed the Enter key and it was in the same place.

I guess the drivers are not compatible with Windows 7 64bits because when it finish the installation a notification appears stating that the drivers were not installed properly and they must be installed manually.

Even thought the ADB composite driver appears as part of a Kindle device in the Device Manager. There is also a Kindle under Portable devices, and I can connect the Kindle and browse its contents in my PC.

Any help would be appreciated.

talvae
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mann75:
Hmmm...when you download the drivers did you unzip the file to the desktop (just easier to find) you should get a folder on your screen and click on the exe file inside the folder. If you didn't extract the contents of the zip file, it will let you run the program but the pc will not recognize the device. So make sure you unzip (extract) the file and run the program. If this still didn't work still do the above but before you connect the kindle, reboot your pc.

Rooted EVO baby
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] talvae:
Yes, I did unzip the files and run the .bat from the unzipped folder.

I still think it has to be something about the adb drivers because when I installed it finished with that mesagg stating that they were not properly installed.

Is there a specific version of the ADB driver for Windows 7 64bits?

talvae
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] mann75:
http://db.tt/O6Zwx9ta

http://db.tt/n4vXbwlH

---------- Post added at 01:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:44 PM ----------

These are the same files from the first post. I believe both drivers for 32 and 64 ate in the folder. First start from scratch and remove the driver for the kindle off your pc and reboot. Now go to both folders from my link and install the drivers for your device. And reboot your pc again. Now plug your kindle in and makesure the device is powered up. It should be ready to go.

Rooted EVO baby
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] talvae:
Thank you, I wll try it as soon as I recover my Kindle. I gave it to my son until next week.

Talvae
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] dflsam:
I'm having the Same issue!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] zer0trip:
His son has your Kindle?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jedil1c1ous:
I have the same issue. In the detailed information of the installer, it says "Return code 256" after the line "Execute: C:\Progra.."

I think it has to do with the .android folder missing under my user directory. Is this needed? When does that get created?

I've already tried uninstalling everything, rebooting, installing, rebooting... doesn't work. Not sure what to do now.

EDIT: I went ahead and installed the Android SDK and started the process from the beginning, removing the Kindle ADB driver. This time the drivers installed correctly because the .android folder existed, and the Kindle was detected. The rooting process completed.

Looks like the Android SDK *is* required, at least for me.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] ryantek:
So, the way it looks is that the kindles are completely close, for now. And not able to be rooted. If anyone has rooter their "permanently"

Please post the procedure and the files used

Thanks
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] d1zturbe3d:
so i used this method and the kindle rebooted and everything.the only question i have is should superuser be installed? or how do i know if its truly rooted?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] onemeila:
Yes superuser should be installed. If it is not then it is possible it did not work. But try installing superuser.apk: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4lZEJI5lYeMY0dXbXFEV0h2bk0

There are a number of ways to check root access. Without download ES File Explorer, go into the settings and there should be a root access setting, if you are can enable those options then you are rooted
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] adsbar:
Problems rooting.

Still having some trouble with root. (Windows 8, KFHD7, latest firmware)

Followed the instructions in the OP. Had to install android SDK to get drivers installed. ADB confirmed, device recognized, serial number returned. Qmenu root proceeded without a hitch, said "successful" at end, no error messages. I now have Superuser in my app drawer. Su is seen in my /system/xbin.

Unfortunately, I don't have root. ES explorer gives me a "superuser permission denied" message whenever I try the root checkbox, and Root Checker states that I am not successfully rooted.

I have tried pushing the statements line by line in ADB. Again, no error messages, and at the "adb install superuser.apk" it gives me the "already installed" message.

What should I try next?

Alan
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] F@@dog:
I find this whole thread absolutely, amazingly, irresponsible!

As an owner of a Kindle Fire HD 8.9 looking for solutions. I am amazed at the poor way this thread has been conducted; not by the users, but the so called "solution merchants" I've been in the computer industry, (Engineering) since we first saw the Epson QX-10 and the original IBM two floppy disk PC running on DOS 1.1. XDA-developers and people like Hashcode, Vashypooh, Gedemis, twa_priv, Paulobrian, pokey9000 (to name just the ones who's code made my life easier), know how to present a

Utility, routine, code, Recovery, ROM, Kernel, in a concise manner that most everyone understands. These people are masters at this and it shows in their threads. This entire thread is a perfect example of what NOT to do. Unfortunately there are more people on this site sweating long hours into the night over code that may or may not work on their new Amazon Kindle Fire XXX Just because they threw caution to the wind, relied on the reputation of XDA Developers and came up empty.

If you are going to develop a solution for someone learn from some of the developers I have included here. Read their posts and understand what they are doing to H E L P the noobie, or the one who knows just enough to be very very dangerous. Take a moment and go over to Vashypooh thread: "

Root][TWRP][FFF][CWM]Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.6 (5/09/12)" Look at the elegantly simple way he thought out, documented, and presented his process.

NOW can we get rid of the C#@% on this thread and give these people something they can use without answering 10 pages of "it doesn't work?

F@@dog :rolleyes:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TheDoolster:
Does this work for today's 7.2.2 update?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Gerr1985:
It does NOT work for the 7.2.2 update.

To avoid this update from installing you can download and install "droidwall". It is a firewall app that will ONLY allow "whitelisted" apps that you specify to access the internet.

I removed all "Amazon/Kindle" stuff aside from the obvious ones. SO far so good no updates have prompted or installed.

My situation:

Work in IT office, boss got all of us Kindle Fire HD's at our Christmas party. I rooted and hacked all of Kindle's for co-workers. One coworker brought his to me and said his stuff stopped working. I noticed immediately that it had updated to 7.2.2

This root method no longer works to root the device, even after restoring to factory it retained the 7.2.2 update and failed rooting.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] TheDoolster:
Damn! I knew this update was coming. Some people in my thread reported still having root after the update? I guess I'll restore the system.img and prepare to sell it. I was going to get a Nexus 10 anyway.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Gerr1985:
Sorry man, I'm sure it'll get figured out before too long... but if you're already going for Nexus 10 then who care eh!?

They are already working on CM10 for Kindle Fire HD and hacking the bootloader isn't too far off. Still a new device so patience is key :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] cc6r2006:
hi, can you give us a list of all removable apps, incase if we recover back to 7.2.1 and delete them without the future updates, that would be great for all of us!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Gerr1985:
Play Store Link for DroidWall:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...MsImNvbS5nb29nbGVjb2RlLmRyb2lkd2FsbC5mcmVlIl0.

I'll do you one better and show a screenshot. I find it much much easier to put in the "blacklist mode" and just pick most of the amazon ones. I think I got it, but time will tell. Feel free to tweak your own if you want.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] jailuis:
Update ypur kindle is always grayed out unless you have downloaded the update yourself. I will stick to renaming otacerts since the ones who did reported no update so far.. Also did what ypu told just to be sure
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] scubamike:
I bought two KF2s for my daughters for Christmas. The first one arrived yesterday. Root when smoothly using the manual method. The second arrived today, and it just received the update to 10.2.3 before I had a chance to root it. I haven't attempted root the second one, but now I'm a little nervous to do it. Are we in the same boat as those on 7.2.2?
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] zombie673:
KFHD 10.2.3

A friend of mine just got the KFHD with 10.2.3 loaded on it and I have been working all night trying to get it rooted for her but it seems that even after overcoming the "adb won't see it" issue that people posted 8 pages of on this thread, it won't root.

after

echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop

it gives me

/system/bin/sh: cannot create /data/local.prop: Permission denied

I have been rooting and toying with android since the Moto D1 but after scouring the internet for hours, I can't seem to find anything that helps me with this issue. Both One-click roots hang on this same step and I am getting rather frustrated.

I have seen this issue posted in different places but not in reference to the KFHD so there is nothing helpful out there for anyone in this same boat.

PLEASE HELP!!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Gerr1985:
Root has not worked using this method since 7.2.2 (on the 7" tablet), I do not recognize the versions you are listing... is it for the Kindle Fire HD 8.7" version? Likely that device updated the same way the 7" version did, killing the ability to root with this method.

Sorry guys, be patient I'm sure it'll get figured out before too long :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] F@@dog:
Nice, very nice
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Imenak:
Just for reference, 10.2.3 is for the Kindle Fire 2, not the KFHD.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] iMJets:
ive deleted otacerts, and have installed this method for added Measures, blocked anything made by amazon. So far so good with otacerts being removed though.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] Gerr1985:
Where are the OTA certs located, I've been ok thus far with blocking the Kindle programs, but I'd rather have all bases covered