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[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] fastvan67:
I have installed the Kindle HD drivers, I downloaded QemuRoot, Root_With_Restore, adt bundle and also found Google USB Drivers.

Running WinXP Pro SP3 on my PC

After installing the drivers, my computer recognizes the Kindle like it should. I then tried QemuRoot and then tried Root_With_Restore. See below the screen shots of what I got for this attempt. I then tried to install adt bundle. I clicked the SDK Manager and all I get is a flash on the screen then nothing.

Yes I Enabled ADB and even tried the "Allow installation of applications" under the Device tab. Still nothing. What else should i try?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] kaymado:
I'm not sure why would you install kindle reader, when you have a kindle! :) but

I'm using ADW and I use Amazon home icon to load stock launcher. I can also go directly to my Amazon Docs (my own ebooks). No need for Amazon kindle app...

By the way blackle works great as default search. Still trying to get voice search to work.

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Do it the other way around, like it says on guide.

First root with restore, and the qemu
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] fastvan67:
Sorry, lol.. Trying again

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Ok.. Tried again. Restore and Root. Still no change.. The pic you see is what I have on the screen again.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] kaymado:
looks like its your adt installation. have you tried running the sdk as administrator?

if adt (adb) is not working, it will not reboot when using the qemu or root with restore.

You can try kindle fire utility (for kindle HD) - i did that first. The root option there doesnt really work like qemu, but you can try that first.

At least tells you there if your ADB is running.

i'm pretty sure thats what you're missing there... if you are sure its working, then you might need to restart the kindle. sometimes helps!
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] fastvan67:
How do I install adt? I am supposed to click SDK Manager, right? If so, all I got was a flash on the screen then nothing.

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Ok.. Got something going on.. Now this is the screen I get with Root with Restore. So far, its just been sitting there for about 20 min doing nothing..
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] kaymado:
dude, it takes persistence. That program only worked the second time i tried it! always try restarting the app at least 3 times if stuck, or restart kindle and try again.

But it definitely should not take that long. If nothing happens for 2 or 3 mins, retry!
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] fastvan67:
Ok.. After a couple more attempts of rebooting the kindle and rerunning Root with Restore, now I have the following screen.

I have reinstalled the drivers, reboot my computer and rebooted the kindle yet again. Still nothing..

I'm lost.. going to work now.. Back tonight
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] neutopian:
I have a question..has anyone rooted after 10.2.3 managed to get Gmail working?

It used to work for me when I had 10.2.1 rooted, but now it crashes on start..
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dre22era:
Thanks for the reply

I did a factory reset and still got the same error. "Your Kindle was not registered due to a server error"

I also did a new registration under a different email address and still received the same error.

Before I rooted it

right when i took it out the box and connected it to my home internet it automatically updated to 10.2.4
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dcsmaniatico:
This is definitely an ADB connection problem. All my root was done on windows 7. Can you get a hold of a win7 pc and try to root? If not I suggest you try a few ADB commands (copy something to sd card) to see if ABD is really running well.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dcsmaniatico:
Ok so go to the SuperSU app and unroot the device and see if it works

Settings---> Full Unroot

Reboot kindle and try to log on
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dre22era:
I did the full unroot and reboot and still the same error

agitated :(
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dre22era:
Update

I am so screwed smh

I called Kindle Customer Support and they said the serial number for the device has been reported Lost/Stolen

I bought the Kindle off Craiglist for $125. It was sealed and everything.

So now im basically stuck with a Blacklisted Kindle and what irks me the most is that

I don't care about using the Amazon Store. I want Google Play
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] blively2:
That really sucks!!! You can always download and install the blackmarket .apk, which has all the apps, games, etc that the play store has and they're all free, regardless of what they cost in playstore.....if you don't care about that.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dre22era:
How can I install any apks without having a file manager?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] blively2:
Easy...just Google it and download straight to your kindle. Your kindle doesn't need to be rooted; mine isn't....it downloads right from the kindle browser and installs no problem. If its easier for you, pm me your email and I can send it to you...its a rather small file :thumbup:
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dre22era:
Thanks!

I had no clue about that apk

i hope to see a ROM for this soon

but with the apk I installed I am very happy for now and my brother who is getting this for a gift will be too

I also bought my lil sister a Kindle too but that one is a 1st generation. Rooted and installed the new jellybean ROM on it and

hers is awesome. No issues at all. bought that one used off craiglist for $95.00
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] blively2:
You're welcome! I don't know how many people actually know about this, but it will certainly do until roms finally become avail, if ever, for the kindle 2.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dcsmaniatico:
I am sorry to hear this. Luckily then is not an issue with root. So simply download a free file manager form the Internet and install it .Then you can redo the tutorial.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dre22era:
Thanks....

I guess these days like phones you gotta check the serial number to make sure its not stolen if you buying it new or used off someone smh
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] bernmed2005:
Video

Please do a video thats a lot for a newb like me...i hope soon.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] HellSassa69:
I ve done the manydroid root methode and got root again. Now I have no internet access..

My kindle fire can connect to my wlan Access point and tries to load data but it just keeps buffering (for ex when streaming video).

In the play store it just keeps saying "wird geladen/loading data" and the circle indicator keeps spinning but nothing happens.

The error is not related to my wlan. All other wlan devices work fine.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] lps2:
I was able to get mine rooted but whenever I attempt to launch the play store I get 'Google Play Store has stopped.'

Anyone else experience this and find a way around it?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] imsully:
I had the same problem. I followed the steps here and got it working: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1893410

However, I did have to do it twice. Not sure that I did anything different but it worked the second time.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] deathbysnoosnoo:
I have two brand new out of the box KF2s. The rooting method describe doesn't work. Here are my steps.

1. plug in the KF, it's recognized, drivers installed and I can obtain an ADB shell

2. Execute Step 1

3. It copies the necessary files over to /data/local/tmp and CHMODs the busybox file to 755 and zero errors at the console

4. KF reboots after being asked to 'restore'

5. It comes back up

6. I execute step 2

7. KF reboots and on the console it says 'Step 2 - Exploiting... /system/bin/su: cannot create /data/local.prop: Permission denied

8. I'm left with a KF that still doesn't have root which is verified by 'adb shell' and running ES File Explorer and changing the 3 required options

I've tried pushing the necessary files by hand that are in Step 1. Those go fine. I get to step two and if I attempt the command 'adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system' It says 'mount: operation not permitted' so none of the later commands will work either.

EDIT:

Solution: The script is using the ping command as a timer. The script couldn't locate the ping command so I had to explicitly put it's path in the script. Without it the script was attempting to push commands and the device was ready.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] chronicfathead:
I can confirm that the procedure in the OP works fine. After step 1 my KF 2 rebooted multiple times but I could see the SuperSU app. Step 2 errored for me, so I don't know if it really did anything.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] cupidstunt:
Only took step 1 for me to get root on 10.24. Many thanks to the op for freeing up my daughter's kindle and getting me my nexus 7 back!

:good:
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] jutley:
Has anyone tried this

http://www.unlockroot.com/
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] chompy:
Root/adblock

Hey guys can you root and install adblock without changing current rom? I want exactly same setup as it has now but no ads
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] mteezey:
Haven't done this process yet.(just gave my mom her kindle yesterday). But I would say after pushing super user and the other needed files for root you should be able to push ad away or whatever ad free app you use as well. If you like the stock launcher you could do this process minus the alternate launcher( not sure why you would wanna keep but that your opinion:D) which would at least add some support for more apps ie; play store, gmail, you tube.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] turbodroid:
Thanks for this guide and all the contributors in this forum. I bought one of these KF's for my 5yr old daughter for Christmas and course I could not help myself trying to root this thing and get it to look like what an Andriod device should.

I loaded up Go Launcher EX, Go Locker, Dolphin browser, Flash Player, Ad blocker, Youtube etc and everyhing is working great. The only thing not working is Gmail which I have loaded off the market and side loaded and all it does is force close. Is everyone else having the same issue?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] demoncamber:
anyone have a method of temp rooting this kindle?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] Link_of_Hyrule:
Has anyone been able to install the official Gmail application from the play store and had it work? It opens up and acts like it's going to work than after a couple seconds it says Gmail has stopped. So far every other app has been working correctly even Google talk. My rooting was a bit hacky in fact I had to use busybox installer to fix a few problems so idk if there were some commands that didn't go through although after I fixed busybox I haven't had any problems that I have seen.

EDIT: So in Apex I added a shortcut to the stock android ICS settings and when I click Accounts & Sync as well as various other settings nothing comes up at all and it just goes back to the home screen. I wonder if there is a way to add these settings back in as well as other settings anyways definitely would be good to figure this all out.

EDIT: Just thought I'd tell you if you install holo locker as a system app it works great as a replacement lock screen https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobint.locker
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] The Alpha Gamer:
My girlfriend tried this guide earlier and she said it wouldn't work for her. I asked where she got upto and she said she ran a .bat, pressed 1 and enter and it just didn't go any further. She mentioned before that that she had trouble with the drivers, after installing them she couldn't access any of her files until she uninstalled the drivers it installed the first time she plugged it in.

Any help? She's an Apple fangirl and this may be my only chance to get her to like Android, but that sure as hell isn't happening with all this Amazon BS on her Kindle.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] speedbreaker:
can anyone help me i did everything well had apex launcher working now when i restart the kindle its caught up in a bootloop and doesnt wanna boot properly!
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] chronicfathead:
For me, this happened until I removed the kindle adb drivers I found elsewhere, and then added the kindle link and installed those drivers. Try deleting the drivers from device manager while the KF is connected, then remove the kindle. Run the driver installer downloaded to the android SDK folder.

Try opening a command prom p t and running the following command.

adb devices

You should get a response saying that there is something connected. If you get a blank response the .bat file won't work.

Posted using my Kindle Fire 2.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] Martovitz:
Great work,vary informative. Thank you.

Remember to give THANKS when THANKS are due.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] deathbysnoosnoo:
I'm unable to upgrade Apex Launcher. It says there is an available update whether I choose the Google Play route or to download it via the browser. I get the following error after installing:

"package file was not signed correctly. Uninstall the previous copy of the app and try again"

I'm also finding that if I install any other launcher and then hit the home button I'm never prompted to choose the default launcher.

Any ideas?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] heldgop:
thanks for the TUT, worked great for me.

but i have problems getting chrome to work, the apk sugested here is an old beta and wont work.

i tried the old apk that worked on the stock kindle (without connection to google ofcourse) and that does work right after installation, even loggin into my google acc worked. but after the next reboot i get the "critical funtionallity requiered..." message and it crashes.

is sbdy using chrome?

edit: ok, just dont make chrome a system app and it will work.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] deathbysnoosnoo:
How do you make it an non system app?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] heldgop:
Just install the apk like every other nonsystem app
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] The Alpha Gamer:
She says she already tried that before I posted the first time
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] chronicfathead:
Does she get a response from the adb devices command?

Sent using my Jelly fingers.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] outbackpaul:
I can adb into my Kindle Fire 2 but the RootMany script doesn't work. See my attached screenshot.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] erg.cgs:
I just wanted to throw this out there since it wasn't clear to me. For those people having connection issues, make sure you are using a good cable . I used the one in the box from amazon. Also, you must have the android sdk installed. See my earlier post for a link from amazon for a step by step for the kindle specifically. After I installed the sdk, all of my connection issues went away. Pay close attention to the troubleshooting part where it talks about the wrong drivers.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] outbackpaul:
If I can adb I assume I don't have a connection issue, right?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] cupidstunt:
Copy the adb.exe file that you used to connec to your kf2 into the respective folders of the script tool you are using and replace the existing one (that doesn't work) This solved all my problems.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] dcsmaniatico:
Any new luncher you want to installmust be placed in system/app apk or use toolbox and follow instructions to install as a system apk
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] deathbysnoosnoo:
I will give that a shot. Thanks for the help.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] deathbysnoosnoo:
I just installed Apex Launcher 1.4.0 by placing it in the system/app folder and I'm now using the latest version. Thanks again for the help.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] Rix:
Is there anyway to replace the soft keys with the standard ICS soft keys?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] Link_of_Hyrule:
I would also like to replace the soft keys.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] mteezey:
We would need a modified boot.img/kernel for that. Or even an actual hardware hack to remap the buttons.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] iytrix:
Really? Damn. I've hated those soft buttons since day 1. Take up too much screen, semi useless, and if your screen acts up or the buttons go away? LOL good luck, power off your device and back on again. I see the potential but I've never had anything but issues with them. I see them being useful on a hacked phone, change the size to be smaller, add more feature to the buttons, allow them to hide like the kindles do instead of just turning into dots. Overall though I've seen more issues caused by them than not.

I DO like on tablet how the status bar and nav bar are one, that's a useful thing for them....but the kindle doesn't do that, which utterly baffles me.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] rayaner:
Maybe anybody has a quick solution.

I deletet some system APK Files. My problem is now that I can't access the storage overview in the settings menu.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] djjoep:
a little help

I will say that I did this and it works perfect !!!! only one question for anyone to help with, is there a way to change the icons on the bottom of the screen (house arrow star magnifying glass)
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] mammenj:
I can confirm this works awesome, had the problem with adb but after installing the correct drivers everything looks good.

Only problem is gmail fc every time I open it. Any workaround is appreciated for gmail because don't want to use Amazon email app.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] mindmajick:
Turn off gmail notifications in gmail settings. If you keep trying ti start gmail eventually it should let you into settings. Took me like ten tries
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] mammenj:
tried it more than 10 times but no luck.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] mindmajick:
Ive played with different versions of the gmail app and some versions seem to continuously fc.

The one that works foe me is the one on the play store... is that the one you are using?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] chronicfathead:
I used KindleFree from the play store to install the GApps, and everything worked fine.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] djjoep:
icons

Must have missed the link or post about how to change the icons. Anyone know how to get rid of the stock kindle icons like the house arrow star and magnifying glass. Is there a rom that I need to install.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] willieboya:
Tom's not available yet but when it is they icons will be gone. Won't be too long, maybe a week or so for an alpha release for testing. Maybe longer. Guys are working hard to get it right. Btw any idea how to get predictive typing off this?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] mindmajick:
Its in the settings under keyboard.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] iytrix:
I can second this. Play store one seems to work fine for me as well. If it's not too much work I'd try and start over, or just remove gmail and try again. I had a flickering status bar issue caused by gmail too. Nothing really is pinpointed to the gmail issues yet, but keep trying or get different apks and update them through the store or something. It does work eventually, just unfortunately it seems to be one the buggiest parts about using the KF2 (well, buggy parts that sometimes work mostly)

Pretty much this. It's not actually the icons, it's the whole navbar setup. I asked some other questions about it earlier, but for the icons and layout changing, once we have a ROM released, you will get what you wished. Quoted willie because he was fairly right in answering your questions :)

There is progress too. Everything is pretty much working just Hashcode is working on some bugs and then someone will have to write a guide and get everything set up for us. Although I haven't seen an ETA I agree with willie on a week or so. Sounds about right to me depending on how much focus is put into it.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] mindmajick:
To fix the status bar issue- turn off gmail notifications
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] fmkilo:
The most comprehensive android tablet hack has been posted, actually turns it into a cm10.1 device with everything working exept hdcodecs and netflix
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] chilump:
8.9

I searched the thread but didn't find an answer. Will this guide work with 8.9"
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] willieboya:
No kindle fire 2 only. Check hd forums. They might have a better idea if there has been a cm build yet
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] fmkilo:
actually, it depends on what you want to do with it.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] Link_of_Hyrule:
I did find an app to add on-screen buttons (home , back menu search) but I want something like this I know I have seen it somewhere I can't seem to find it. It's an installable app this picture of course is a lot more advanced system modification that I don't really care about.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] fmkilo:
I think that's chromeos mobile... or fullscreen... Yeah, I think that's just fullscreen
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] iytrix:
Button savior.

Doesn't look as flashy but it's exactly what you're talking about. I am using it to control the volume and add a search button for the tablet mode. Works great. I had to buy it though because you add or remove icons you need to buy it. For free you can do all the functions just all the buttons are available and you can't change the order.

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Or do you really want this?
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] Link_of_Hyrule:
I found what I wanted and it is this!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330150

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDFOHG8cn_A Going to test it out now.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] iytrix:
Weird....looks exactly like the paranoid android pie. I know their functionality is different (I personally like paranoid android better, but, firstly it's not out, secondly I think it's more useful on phones than tablets)

Anyways, let me know if that works please! I think I'll try it out instead of button savior. I like button savior so far but that just looks like it has more functionality
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] Link_of_Hyrule:
That app is working really good I also found an asp called status bar restarter will restart the regular on screen buttons. Another problem I've found that I would love to have fixed is native ICS multitasking when you try and use it system ui crashes :( I would think a simple a pk hack would be able to bring it all back. Anyways hopefully someone figures it out.

Edit: the status bar restarter doesn't really work actually I'm still looking for a way to fix this problem and find out what causes it to begin with.
[Kindle Fire 2 Android Development] PhoneTay11:
Kindle Fire 2 lost Wifi and couldn't turn on.

My kd2 ( Rooted with google store play;apex launcher;Rom toolbox;ES file explore;Dophin browse.) worked OK for 10 minutes then it lost

connecting wifi. I did set up parent control password and positvely typed them correctly, but kd2 kept saying error. I couldn't turn it on . Any idea, please help. Thankssss