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[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShonkUK:
I have an 8190N here that im updating for someone there's no way this is even scratch resistant

there are haze marks all over the screen and scratches

reminds me of my old ZTE BLADE (plastic screen cover)

I run my S3 LTE and my Galaxy Note with no screen protector but i would never run one of these without one

very poor glass
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SupremeJaguar:
None of the S3 mini smartphones have gorilla glass.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] krash183:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HQ-Smart-Fl...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item23243b87a8

At first I thought it was the Poetic Folio but the cutout for the buttons are different. Anyone try it?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] wilsons618:
I bought this a few weeks back. I think it's the same, and cheaper!

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251150464714?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

The fit is pretty good and you can access the buttons easily. Overall, decent case/cover for that price! (the screen protector is crap though lol)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] krash183:
No i dont think it's the same.. the PU material on the back is more flush with the back than the one you got. Also the cutout for buttons are different
[Nexus 7 Accessories] e_killa:
They are defenetly not the same.

The second one has a larger cover that flips around the Case when closed. Got one like these.

The first one looks nicer to me, I´m thinking about trying one of these.

But I´m not shure if it stays closed when i.e. in an Backback

Damn, I should stop that Case addiction :laugh:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] regalpimpin:
I want one just for the free card readers.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] wilsons618:
Oh my bad. I swear they all look similar :P
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] diego_berta:
hi guys inhd eed help for my kindle fire hd.

i want to add the "google play store" app, so i'm going to root it

i downloaded all files

but when i open cmd and type: "adb shell" appears this error: "device not found"

please help me!!!!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Google Play Market Kindle 7" Software 7.2.3

I suspect your Kindle Fire 7" HD is now running Software Version 7.2.3 (Device - About), correct?

Your problem "Device not Found" is either driver related or ADB Security issue. I assume you have ADB enabled under Security - Enable ADB? Also enable "Allow Installation of Applications" under the Device tab - this will allow installation of Google Play applications. If all OK, move onto the next step.

Next, as per the Qemu thread noted here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1893838 you will find a driver package named "Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip", be sure to install the ADB driver package. Reboot the PC and next the Kindle.

As you noted, if you want to use Google Play, you must Root the device. Just to keep everything consolidated, I will give you a brief Rooting instructions which works for Software 7.2.2 and 7.2.3.

Root Step 1: Run Root MANY ANDROID! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460. Run Normal Method and ignore errors. Pay attention, you will need to answer "Restore All" a dialogue box on the Kindle.

Root Step 2: The Kindle will reboot and react VERY slowly, this is normal - leave it alone. Proceed.

Root Step 3: Run Qemu automated root http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1893838. Let this utility complete to the end.

Root Step 4: Click on Superuser.apk under the Apps tab.

You should now have root AND if this is true your ADB communication is also functional. Finally to Google Play.

Play Step 1 Downloaded and install the GoogleServicesFramework.apk

Play Step 2 Reboot the Kindle

Play Step 3 Download Vending.apk

Play Step 4 Using Root explorer app on the Fire (be sure it has Superuser Permissions). Move Vending.apk to /system/app with permissions set to Owner: Read-Write, Group: Read and Others: Read.

Play Step 5 Install Vending.apk

Play Step 6 Google Play should show up in your Kindle Fire HD Apps. Tap on it and follow the steps.

Play Step 7 Download and install the Play.apk to upgrade the the android market to the current Google Play market.

I have also attached copies of these noted files to this thread.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] diego_berta:
thanks dude but still not working.

ADB enabled on the indle fire HD - Version: 7.2.3

Root step 1: when i open root MANY ANDROIDS i press 1 (normal methods). Error: adb server is out of date. killing...

how can i do now??? P.S. now adb is installed
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
Seems you still have a driver issue. If you open the device manager on your pc you should see the kindle recognized as android composite adb interface. That is how you'll know if its just your driver(which most likely is).

Try using this first:

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B4lZEJI5lYeMdnFHeVRMQUtRYWc/edit

It is the driver application provided by amazon for sdk

If that doesn't do it (or even if it does) then I would recommend installing SDK, it will insure you have everything you need. Amazon provides add-ons, including usb drivers so you'll know for sure its all right. I posted link below for amazons page for installing sdk and kindle add-ons

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

After you fix the drivers then use the method posted above to root. Good luck hope this works for you.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Raffo17:
hi guys i'm a new forum member. I'm trying to root my kindle fire hd (7.2.3) but when i run "RunMe.bat" the device seems not to be connected! I've enabled the adb on the kindle and installed the ADB driver package. help!!!

ps sorry for my english
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] diego_berta:
so bad. still same problem.

devices installed, sdk installed (with superuser and su), kindle is recognized as android composite adb interface, kindle software version 7.2.3

i tried some tutorials with cmd, with qemu and with "root many android"

here the problems:

WITH CMD) Error: cannot create /data/local.prop permission denied

WITH Qemu) Error: you must install your device specific drivers so that the device is visible to ADB

WITH ROOT MANY ANDROID) Error: adb server is out of date. killing..

thanks guys to help but it didn't work yet :( i'm lost
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
adb server is out of date. killing..

Looks like you made quite a bit of progress. If I understand correctly, you have the driver installed and when you go into the Windows Device Manager you actually see "Android Composite ADB Interface" when the Kindle is plugged into USB, correct?

Looks like the SDK ADB Server is running or someones ADB Server is running. Drop to CMD and type: adb devices do you see a serial number? If yes, this is your Kindle, type: adb kill-server - this should terminate any adb server running. Now run Root Many Android, choose normal method. Ignore the errors, does the Kindle show a Restore All dialogue box? If yes, proceed to my original response. If no, are you sure you have enabled ADB on the Kindle? Also, when the Root Many Android and Qemu Batch files run, they both call to there own ADB Server. If you created a PATH statement in Windows pointing to the SDK ADB Server, there is a possibility of failure in these scripts. To eliminate this possibility, Rename the SDK ADB executable to ADB-TEMP, then run Root Many Android, does the error "Error: adb server is out of date. killing.." disappear? If yes, proceed in Normal mode IGNORING all the errors. When you execute the Root Many Android batch file, it will attempt to communicate with the Kindle and transfer some files through ADB. You will know this transfer was successful when the Kindle has an active dialogue box asking to "Restore All".

Note: The idea at this point is to focus on getting the ADB Communication path opened to your Kindle, once this is done everything else should be easy. Also, run Root Many Android and Qemu from your desktop. That is, when you extract these utilities, extract them to a folder on your desktop.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
ADB driver

What version of Windows are you running? Is your version of Windows 32-bit or 64-bit? If you plugin your Kindle Fire 7" HD to USB do you see the Kindle drive in My Computer? The Kindle power is on and the battery has a solid charge, correct?

Depending on your version of Windows, the directions will vary a little bit. Let's look in the Windows Device manger: Right Hand Mouse Click on My Computer or Computer, choose Properties. Now Click on Device Manager. Do you see something like "android composite adb interface" in the device manager when the Kindle is Powered up and plugged into USB?

Reply back with the answers and I will try to help you.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] onemeila:
Open a cmd prompt and type this command:

android update adb

Then type these:

adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices

If all is working properly then you should see the device listed as a serial number
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Raffo17:
first of all thx for your reply. On my pc runs Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. when i plugin my kindle i can see it in my computer and obviously it's power on :laugh:

furthermore in Device Manager when i click on kindle i can see "android composite adb interface"!

the only thing that I could not install is the sdk.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Raffo17,

Unless you are going to do Android software development, you can do without the SDK. People like Bin4ry (Root MANY ANDROID!) and sparkym3 (Qemu automated root) have spent a lot of time to develop these tools so we can focus on other aspects of the Kindle.

Judging by your response, it looks like nothing should stop you from Rooting the Kindle. Go back to my original response in this Thread, download and extract to your desktop Root MANY ANDROID! and Qemu automated root. When you run Root MANY ANDROID! in Normal Mode, you will notice quite a few errors, ignore these errors. You will know that Root MANY ANDROID! has done its job when your Kindle asks to be Restored and then your Kindle will Reboot.

Go back to my instructions and remember, you are performing a risky upgrade(although it is worth it), so be careful.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] diego_berta:
thanks again prokennexusa, tomorrow i'll try it then i reply to this post and tell news... sorry bad english :P
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Update - Kindle Fire HD Root then install Google Play

Diego_berta,

I will be available tomorrow, so I will watch for your response.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dagelo:
Rooting kindlefireHD 7.2.3

hello there,

now i have tried to do all of this under windows 7 32b.

But have same problem. When i run adb.exe devices, its doesnt return me anything. Just empty.

I have Kindle in mz computer, so the drivers is installed succesfully.

Any idea why i get empty list in device with adb.exe command ?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] diego_berta:
hi prokennexusa again, i rooted the kindle with succes with root many androids but it react very slowly but it's blocked i can't do nothing sorry bad english
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Diego_Berta,

Looks like you are at Step 2, proceed to Step 3 and now run Qemu automated root, the Kindle will return to normal speed once you have completed ALL the steps.

Root Step 1: Run Root MANY ANDROID! http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1886460. Run Normal Method and ignore errors. Pay attention, you will need to answer "Restore All" a dialogue box on the Kindle.

Root Step 2: The Kindle will reboot and react VERY slowly, this is normal - leave it alone. Proceed.

Root Step 3: Run Qemu automated root http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1893838. Let this utility complete to the end.

Root Step 4: Click on Superuser.apk under the Apps tab.

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Dagelo,

The utility adb is used for Android Software development and advanced users. Sure you can root the Kindle using adb but you need to spend time learning the adb commands. I would recommend you download Root MANY ANDROID! and Qemu automated root, use these utilities to root your Kindle 7" Fire HD - they have adb embedded in each utility, so no need to install the SDK.

The following steps assume you have the Kindle plugged into USB, the driver is installed, you can see the adb driver in Windows Device Manager and adb is enabled on the Kindle (go back to the beginning of this tread for more details).

Root Step 1: Run Root MANY ANDROID! http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1886460. Run Normal Method and ignore errors. Pay attention, you will need to answer "Restore" a dialogue box on the Kindle.

Root Step 2: The Kindle will reboot and react VERY slowly, this is normal - leave it alone. Proceed to Step 3.

Root Step 3: Run Qemu automated root http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1893838. Let this utility complete all the steps.

Root Step 4: Click on Superuser.apk under the Apps tab.

You now have Root!

---------- Post added at 12:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:05 PM ----------

Dagelo,

If you want to work with ADB, open a new Thread since this thread seems to be focusing on Rooting Kindle 7" Fire HD and then installing Google Play. I would be happy to try to help in the new thread, although since there are many capable people in this community so you will probably not need my help.

There can be many reasons for the missing device: Device driver problem, ADB out of date, ADB disabled on the Kindle, etc.

Send me a PM once you open the new thread.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] diego_berta:
no sorry i didn't tell you all... the qemu doesn' t work it gives me the same error: you must install your device specific drivers so that the device is visible to ADB. tomorrow i'll try again with qemu and i'll tell u all... thanks again, good night!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
diego_berta,

So if I understand you correctly:

A) You have installed the device drivers and ADB driver shows up in Windows Device Manager

B) You ran Root MANY ANDROID! http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1886460. Run Normal Method and ignore errors. Pay attention, you will need to answer "Restore All" a dialogue box on the Kindle.

C) When executed Root MANY ANDROID! RunMe.bat in Normal Mode

D) You pressed "Restore" On the Kindle and the Kindle rebooted

Now the Kindle is slow and will not do anything - this is normal.

Leave the Kindle plugged into USB - turned on, you are 1/2 way done!

The error you are describing in Qemu is normal and can be ignored. Run Run Qemu automated root http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1893838 following these detailed instructions:

1) Plug in the Kindle Fire 7" HD into USB

2) On your desktop should be Qemu, open the folder

3) Run RootQemu.bat

4) Select Option 1 - Root

5) Ignore the first error, press Enter

6) Ignore the second error/warning, press Enter

7) ADB daemon will start and detect the Kindle

8) Next it will begin to transfer the binary files across ADB, then Exploit the Kindle

9) The Kindle will reboot, wait for the Kindle to be detected by Windows again - about 60-120 Seconds

10) Press Enter

11) ADB daemon will start and detect the Kindle

12) The Kindle will reboot, wait for the Kindle to be detected by Windows again - about 60-120 Seconds

13) Continue to follow the Qemu instructions allowing the Kindle to be detected by Windows again - about 60-120 Second after every reboot

14) After about 2 - 3 more Reboots Qemu will test the Superuser account and display a Success message

15) When fully completed Qemu will close automatically

16) You should now have root

17) Download and install Root Explorer from the Amazon Apps - it is free

18) Go back to the beginning of this Thread and follow the instructions to install Google Play
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] diego_berta:
i moved vending.apk but the kindle is blocked again and gave me error. i had to restore all to factory settings... tomorrow i'll re-root the kindle but why it was blocked???
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Pecors:
i try to root my kindle fire hd 7 7.2.3 using the tool Run Root MANY ANDROID! but nothing happens appear only :

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 other time appear:

Make a choice: 1

Checking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode

Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
diego_berta,

Sounds like the /system/app file system was RO (Read Only). When using Root Explorer, you need to toggle RO to RW (Read Write), then you will be able to move files to /system/app

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Pecors,

This is usually caused by a missing driver or ADB Security issue. Did you install the Windows ADB driver? Have you enabled ADB on the Kindle?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Root for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

I suspect you are using Root Explorer to move vending.apk, correct? When you navigate to the /system/app location pay attention to the upper right hand corner of Root Explorer, it should say mount RW. Press on mount RW before you move vending.apk - by default, Root Explorer mounts the file system as RO (Read Only), thus you will not be able to paste anything in /system/app until you mount this file system RW (Read Write). Once you mount /system/app RW, you will be able to move vending.apk to /system/app and change the permissions on the file vending.apk
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Pecors:
i have installed windows adb driver in the post of quemu method and i have enable adb on the kindle
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
ADB Communication

Pecors,

Remember, although many of us have proceeded with these steps without trouble, there are rare instances that have caused the Kindle to be broken (Bricked), so proceed with caution.

When you plug in the Kindle can you see the Kindle drive in My Computer or Computer? If you Right Hand mouse click on your My Computer or Computer, choose "Properties". Now navigate to the Windows device manager. When the Kindle is plugged into USB, do you see the ADB Composite driver in the device manager tree?

Open the Windows Task Manager (ctrl-alt-del), do you see any adb.exe processes running? If yes, End the process on each adb.exe found.

When you run the first step below does the Kindle respond with a "Restore" message?

Root Step 1: Run Root MANY ANDROID! http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1886460. Run Normal Method and ignore all the errors. Pay attention to your Kindle, you will need to answer "Restore" a dialogue box on the Kindle. Run this program to the very end, you will know that it did it's job when the Kindle reboots.

**** Does the above utility hang on "Checking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode....Please connect your device...."?:confused:

Root Step 2: The Kindle will reboot and react VERY slowly, this is normal - leave it alone. Proceed to Step 3.

Root Step 3: Run Qemu automated root http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1893838. Choose Option 1, the fist two messages can be ignored - Press Enter, Enter. Now the ADB daemon will start, allowing the program to communicate to your Kindle. Let this utility complete to the end, follow each step closely allowing Windows to re-detect the Kindle between each reboot (about 2 minute detection time between each reboot/step).

**** Does the above utility hang on " * daemon started successfully * "?:confused:

Root Step 4: Click on Superuser.apk under the Apps tab.

You should now have Root. Go to the Amazon App Store and download + install Root Explorer, an invaluable tool once you have Root.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Pecors:
When you plug in the Kindle can you see the Kindle drive in My Computer or Computer? If you Right Hand mouse click on your My Computer or Computer, choose "Properties". Now navigate to the Windows device manager. When the Kindle is plugged into USB, do you see the ADB Composite driver in the device manager tree? yes i see adb composite driver

Open the Windows Task Manager (ctrl-alt-del), do you see any adb.exe processes running? If yes, End the process on each adb.exe found. i haven't adb.exe processes running

When you run the first step below does the Kindle respond with a "Restore" message? no it doesn't when a choise the choice 1 respond to me:

Checking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode

Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now

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

* daemon started successfully *
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Raffo17:
hi prokennexusa!

i've always the same problem: the same situation of pecors! i've tried also with another pc without success!:(
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jtekky11:
ok ive been having a lot of problems, switching back from my main computer that has win7, to my laptop (win7) and to my media center (winxp) and all the same, problems with my adb. Either hanging at the DAEMON LOADED when im running RUNME.BAT..

Heres what i did, i went and downloaded the android SDK - from the link on the first page

After you download the SDK, run ECLIPSE, and follow these steps. (sources from the actuall sdk amazon site, just took out the important part)

1.In the Android SDK Manager window, from the Tools menu, click Manage Add-on Sites.

2.In the Add-on Sites dialog box, select the User Defined Sites tab, and then click New.

3.Enter the following URL in the Add Add-on Site URL dialog box: CANT PUT THE URL, BUT IF YOU GO TO THE LINK WHERE YOU DOWNLOAD THE ANDROID SDK IT SHOULD BE THERE

4. Select OK and then Close. (Wait for the Android SDK Manager to refresh, as indicated by the progress bar.)

5. In the Android SDK Manager window, install the minimum installation versions of the following packages.

Download

Extras > Kindle Fire USB Driver (Not applicable for Mac OS X.)

Extras > Kindle Fire Device Definitions

Extras > Android Support Library

6.Click the Install n packages button.

7.In the Choose Packages to Install dialog box, select the Accept All option to accept the License Agreement for all packages, and then click Install.

8. After it downloads and installs you can close it.

OK now, if you already have installed the Kindle fire drivers, uninstall them. and restart computer, and unplug kindle fire from USB port

After you restart -

In your Android SDK folder go to \extras\amazon\kindle_fire_usb_driver, run the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Connect your Kindle Fire tablet to your computer's USB port using the USB cable.

To confirm the device has been installed, from Start, click Control Panel, and then select Device Manager. In Device Manager, under Kindle Fire, the device will be included as Android Composite ADB Interface.

Now after that everything should work. run Runme.bat and it would find your device, etc. and just follow the step.

I actually did all of this on my winxp computer. So close to getting rid of the Kindle fire hd, but now my kindle fire hd rooted, google play installed, and everything! Fell in love with my Kindle fire hd!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Raffo17:
i'm trying to root my kindle on a virtual machine (win 7 64-bit) and now the runme.bat finds my device but the Kindle does not respond with a "Restore" message!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] jtekky11:
hmmm, thats a start... so the restore does not show up on the kindle?

Open the Windows Task Manager (ctrl-alt-del), do you see any adb.exe processes running? If yes, End the process on each adb.exe found.

and try iit again.. if not restart your computer and try it.

i was actually having problems with windows7 so i did everything on windowsxp
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Virtual Machine

I like jtekky11 recommendations. I would not try to Root the Kindle from a virtual machine. I have been able to Root Kindles from:

Windows XP Professional - Native

Windows 7

Windows 8

So, having said this, changing machines should not be necessary. You are plugging the Kindle into a USB 2.0 port correct?

I have attached the version of Root MANY Androids that I used.

This is a link to Qemu: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Qmenu.zip