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[7" Kindle Fire HD General] DVDYETI:
I am now rooted and enjoying the PlayStore , At first I couldn't see superuser on my Kfhd even though it said I was rooted. I used my spare laptop instead and did everything according to page 1 and once I had run Rootmanyandroid it rebooted and I had Superuser.I think my initial issue might have been driver related.

I would advise to use the attachments from the guide and just keep reading as much as possible and things start to fall into place.

I would especially like to thank Prokennexusa for being so helpful. Thank you , and I look forward to reading any of your future guides.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
ninjabeaver,

Excellent details! That is the problem, adb is not communicating with the Kindle. Until we get this

solved, we can not move forward. I just posted a new driver 10 minutes ago. Go to the download

link and download the latest version of Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip

The latest driver is called KindleDrivers.exe. First unplug the Kindle from USB, next

Remove the Kindle Fire HD ADB Drivers from Windows Add/Remove Programs.

Then reboot the Windows PC, once it is back to the desktop, then install

KindleDrivers.exe, reboot again, then once you are back to the desktop

then plug the Kindle back into USB. Wait about 3 minutes, then reboot the

Kindle, wait about 3 minutes. Next attempt to run the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17

RunMe.bat - then respond with the results. Do you finally have Restore on the Kindle?

We will be out for about 3 hours, so we will not respond until about 6:30pm.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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DVDYETI,

Thank you for the kind words and the feedback. We are always looking for feedback on how

we can improve the tutorial. We learn something new everyday and love what we do.

We look forward to the future growth of the Noob Series and being able to help you to

improve the Kindle.

Take care.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] daffy4u:
This was a much easier root than my previous attempt (which worked but left my Fire HD very glitchy, so I factory reset it). I still had the adb drivers installed and working, so I really started from Step B.

The only issue I had was with the OTA file. I was unable to locate it with ES File Explorer. I was able to find it the AntTek Explorer but it would only allow me to copy the zip file to the download folder. I could not rename or delete it. Finally, since I confirmed I had root, I copied the apk for Root Explorer from my S3 backup to my Fire HD and renamed the zip file.

I also had to reboot my laptop in order to get the adb drivers working again after the root and re-renaming the SDK platform-tools folder back to its original name.

Thanks so much for the excellent walk-through!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ninjabeaver:
I will download the new driver and follow your instructions and report back...can't do anything right now until after work.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

daffy4u,

Reboot the Kindle and see if you can move the otacerts.zip file. When it does not allow you to move it

this is normally caused by the Download Service calling to the otacerts.zip file, thus locking it. You

should be able to move it after a reboot. Thank you for the feedback, the simple word "Thanks" is

very powerful and motivates us to continue the series and grow the Noob Series. Take care!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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ninjabeaver,

Sounds great. We will watch for your posts, hopefully the new driver solves your issue.

If it doe not, we will take the next steps until you are finally Rooted. We have been able

Root everyone that continues to be Vigilant in the steps, sometimes we need to do

a few steps over the phone. Whatever it takes, we will be here for you until you succeed.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] haraop:
Need some help here: Everything's good untill I start Qemu: It's stuck on *Daemon started succesfully*

I've got Windows XP, there's no yellow triangle on Device Manager, I start ADB update with the commands, and in the end, it does list my device with the number. But what do I do now? Sorry for noobs questions. I try running Qemu again but it doesn't work. I'm searching for my problem on every page; i'm on number 7 right now.

EDIT: also, it show SuperSU on the Kindle, and now it realized it now shows MTP with a question mark on device manager

EDIT2: Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 date and time of:

adb.exe December 28th 4:52:38 PM

AdbWinApi.dll Same

AdbWinUsbApi.dll Same

AND when I do the adb kill-server / start-server / devices command on Qemu, it doesn't list the device

EDIT3: Did what was said here *exactly*

Rerooted (I don't know if I should of done this) with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 but locked background stayed black (is it normal?), then proceeded to use Qemu and it worked! But now I cant see the Kindle on the Fire Explorer to keep going on the tutorial. Searching.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
ADB Communication Issues

Ok, sounds like you have a driver issue. If you go back to the post and download a new copy of the Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip

We have also attached a copy of this new driver to this response.

First remove the current driver by going into Add/Remove Programs. Then unplug the Kindle from USB, reboot the

Computer. Then install the new driver named KindleDriver.exe - reboot the computer, then when you are back

at the desktop, plug the Kindle back into USB, wait 3 minutes. Then reboot the Kindle, wait 3 minutes. Next

run Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 RunMe.bat - this should resolve your problem. If not, reply to this

response.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] haraop:
EDIT3: Did what was said here *exactly*

Rerooted (I don't know if I should of done this) with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 but locked background stayed black (is it normal?), then proceeded to use Qemu and it worked! But now I cant see the Kindle on the Fire Explorer to keep going on the tutorial. Searching.

EDIT4: Wrote it wrong; I meant on the windows explorer. My bad. Background got fixed. still searching.Unlocking the device while still plugged in doesn't work.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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haraop,

Good job. It is OK to run both programs over and over without issues.

The updated driver may need ADB to be turned off on the Kindle to see it in Explorer.

Turn off ADB, do you see the Kindle now? The other option is to install

"WiFi File Transfer" which can be found on Google Play Store. I guess

you could reinstall the old driver if all else fails? That is, after you Root.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] petercyeh:
Ok, everything worked until I get to the file explorer section.

I am unable to log into the amazon store to download the file explorer.

My question is whether I can download the file explorer apk and throw it in there somehow.

And if the answer is yes to the above, then how do i do that.

Any help will be much appreciate. I read through the last 9 pages, and it did not seem this was touched on.

Thanks again, for the help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] haraop:
ADB didn't work. Installing old drivers did. I installed the apk and it says it doesn't have proper root access :S

Should I go to factory settings, use the last drivers and go from there?

EDIT2: I saw on an old response that if Qemu said that if it rooted succesfully (which it did) then I should check on SuperSU app. It says it has an update and it gets "installing, please wait" and it it says "failed instalation"; and if I try to see the logs or adjustments, the app doesn't respond. What should I do?

EDIT3: Dammit, I feel stupid; I was opening SuperSU (Which appeared on the cloud) instead of Superuser (On Device). This is my first Kindle and i've never had this Cloud/Device difference. Really THANK YOU alot for all the help and so fast responses. Now going to Google Play Store!

ONE LAST THING: /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip, I don't see the system folder on ES File Explorer. Do I need another app for that?

EDIT (Damn, so many edits): Found a way to see the file, but ES says it can't erase it :S

EDIT2 (and final) Added root privileges to ES File Explorer under Settings. Hope all this edits help someone some day hehe. Really, thanks for all the help, and have a great and happy new year.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
ES File Explorer

petercyeh,

I have attached a copy of ES File Explorer to this response. You can place this at the root of Qemu

then open a command prompt at the Root of the Qemu entering the following command:

adb install ES File Explorer_1.6.2.1.apk

This will install ES File Explorer through ADB onto the Kindle Fire.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ninjabeaver:
Well I can see my device on adb....but still get permision denied on push.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] daffy4u:
I'm good. As I said,I was able to use Root Explorer to rename it.

I also used you Google Play store tutorial and learned that I had just needed to turn on root permissions in ES File Explorer (didn't know it was that powerful). :o

Thanks again.

BTW, I was also able to install Nova Launcher but it took a while. :)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
CMD returned error "permission denied"

ninjabeaver,

Almost there! You can safely ignore the Permission Denied. The key function is Restore,

does the Kindle ask to be Restored? If yes, click on Restore, let Root MANY ANDROID!

reboot your Kindle and immediately proceed to Qemu.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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daffy4u,

Good job daffy4u! I am glad you were able to install Nova Launcher! Yes, I too was

surprised by the powers of ES File Explorer, although I still prefer Root Explorer.

I am glad you were able to rename the otacerts.zip file. Sounds like you are building

a beautiful Kindle from ground up. Thank you for the response daffy4u.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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haraop,

Wow, I am sorry, we missed this thread yesterday. Thank you for the follow up.

I am glad you were able to figure out the Root Settings in ES File Explorer.

This is the problem with ES File Explorer, the Root Settings are a bit buried

in the Options interface. I have had many responses with the same complaint,

unable to move otacerts.zip and I forget about the Root Settings! Yet, this is

the solution as you noted. Open ES File Explorer, go to the Settings Menu,

Choose the Root Settings, check the first option, wait for the Superuser

request, click Allow to the Superuser request, then check the rest (all),

of the boxes under Root Settings. Then you can move the otacerts.zip

found here: /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip to /sdcard/Download.

Thank you again for the response and follow up notes. Great work!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ninjabeaver:
Yes it asks to restore data...I hit restore than it reboots. Once its done booting I get another permission denied and the script ends.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Root MANY ANDROID! Errors can be Ignored.

ninjabeaver,

Then it did it's work, move onto Qemu and immediately run the RootQemu,bat script. The Kindle

may be reacting funny after the Restore, this is normal. Ignore all errors in Root MANY ANDROID,

they are expected to error out. The one that should not error is Qemu.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SLMZ00:
biting my finger nails for Ninjabeaver's next step

Hi Guys,

Great forum and I can't believe the detailed answers you give! Kudos

I'm sitting here anxiously biting my finger nails for Ninjabeaver's next step as I have been following this thread since I opened my Fire HD on Christmas morning. I didn't have so many problems with the device recognition and driver installation although i have redone it AT LEAST 5 TIMES as per your detailed instructions with the latest of everything as per your descriptions. I still can't get qemu to work and have verified this with your super user checker. I'd like to note that when "root many android" does its thing, the Kindle says restore my data but after doing what looks like a restore, it still has version 7.2.3. I don't know if this matters but I remember from jacking other devices you usually restore to an earlier firmware and then load a custom firmware or exploit as such. Maybe no help and I have patience to see how this pans out but I would probably have to jump in sooner or later.

Anyways thanks for everything and I know you guys' ll figure it out.

Jim
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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SLMZ00,

I think he has it, he has been proceeding cautiously, that is all. Once you get Root MANY ANDROID! to restore the

Kindle, you are 60% there and ADB has verified to work. So I suspect he is Rooted by now. No need to load

earlier Firmware. Once you click on "Restore", the Superuser.apk and su binary are already in place on the

Kindle, then Qemu initializes it and changes the owner plus permission of these two. Does Qemu say you have

been Rooted? If yes, all you need to do is launch Superuser in /Apps, this will initialize and start the Superuser

Service. Many people miss this step by mistake.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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ninjabeaver,

How is it going?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ninjabeaver:
Fail

Not good. Here are my latest screen shots...
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SLMZ00:
I'll try to explain

Hi Prokennexusa,

I cannot find superuser anywhere in apps or by searching the kindle using ESfilemanager search tool. I get fails across the board. I am starting each process in an administrator window and have installed the latest (today) drivers likewise. I also am starting with the kill, restart and adb devices to ensure it is talking. Root check basic says no root access and ESfilemanager says test failed when I try to check the root explorer tick box. I have tried to run it de-registered as well but no difference.

During the restore, the last thing it says on the screen is

com.android.settings

Then it quickly restarts and the kindle logo flashes once during loading.

It also restarts 2 times when running Qemu.

I would love to get google play running on this, I live in Canada and cannot purchase apps through Amazon, can only manually install downloads with ESfilemanager.

Any advice and your time is very much appreciated.

Thanks,

JIM

EDIT: Ninjabeaver posted while I was typing and I have the same screens.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ninjabeaver:
WOOOhooo finally got it to work...not sure why or how but I am good now
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SLMZ00:
Got IT

Hi Prokenneusa,

I too did just get it and rooted this $%#%. I had to google the last error line in qemu and came across this page that told me to change the environment variables in windows and specifically the path to include C:\WINDOWS\System32\

h t t p : / /helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/fix-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command/

When I ran the programs again, they responded as other users reported and the kindle ran slowly after the restore. Qemu also managed to copy some files and said root success at the end.

The ping command and the 'find' command were the big giveaways as they are in the system32 folder but root any android could not reach them. Anyways, I am sure this could help some other idiot like me who had the wrong settings in windows.

Thanks for all the persistence though, it gave me the drive to see it through.:laugh:

Thanks, JIM
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] undied:
Nevermind, just had to get into the settings of ES File explorer. On to Google Play!! Thank you very much for this btw! Very straightforward explanation and makes it so easy!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
File Permissions

ninjabeaver,

It must be a permission issue. I forget what operating system you are using,

is it Windows 7? If yes, have you tried to find the command prompt, by

searching for cmd, then run cmd as an Administrator? If you can not

make any progress, call me at 877-217-8800.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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ninjabeaver,

Great work ninjabeaver, I knew you would get it done. You and the computer are done fighting, good,

next you can move onto the Google Play upgrade, it is much easier than Rooting the device. Either

way, you can move onto other items. Thank you for the follow up.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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Jim,

Great work, finally done. Interesting, I wonder what adb is calling to in Windows/System32?

I will have to do more research and add this information to the post. Thanks again!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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undied,

Yes, a group of people that all succeeded at a similar time. Good job undied! Yes, it is

quite common to miss the Root Settings tab in ES File Explorer, very common issue.

Thank you and move forward to Google Play!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] petercyeh:
Ok it looks like that the ES File Explorer is installed.

In the same command window I run "RootQemu.bat"

Step 1 - Successful

Step 2 - Permission Denied

SuperSU is in my apps, but there is no ES File Explorer.

I guess I've gained root, but without a valid File Explorer I am unable to proceed.

Any help?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

petercyeh,

When you go to /Apps, make sure you are on the Device and not the Cloud, many

people, including myself make this mistake. If the adb install went without error, you have it

on the Kindle somewhere. We need to get you a file manager working. Maybe call me? I

will be available for another 30 minutes, then tomorrow after 10am PST GMT -8. OK?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] petercyeh:
Just tried the toll free.

---------- Post added at 06:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:39 AM ----------

Ok, it worked. Started everything from square one.

Having a bit of trouble with this:

OTA Step 1: Delete or move /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip to /sdcard/download.

Do I delete, or do I moving something.

Where is this otacerts.zip?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SLMZ00:
environment variables

If you look at the screen shots from ninjabeaver you will see the batch files error out on `ping` and `find` on "root many android" and rootqemu.bat respectively. On my Vista32 bit laptop the environment variables path did not have c:/WINDOWS/System32/ it only had %systemroot% along with a bunch of other directories. As soon as I fixed it and restarted my computer it worked first crack. I hope this helps someone as you helped me.

BTW google play is already rockin and I`m browsing for HD go launcher themes. Your other tuts are great as well.

Thanks again,

Jim
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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Jim,

Great stuff. Really appreciate the feedback. Wow, you were quick with Google Play, good job!

Keep me posted if you need any more help.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] evil_ryu:
Did this in like 20min with only one issue with the adb but I'm not worry about it till I need it ;)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] MisterSir69:
I recently rooted my wives Kindle Fire 1st gen and like it so much im picking up a brand new unopend Kindle Fire gen 2. I wish to root it, Im assuming i will have no issues with this process to do so? I did notice a couple different software version for the kindle fire, I dont know what version will be on my new one, But assuming this method would work for all of them? Also any tips or suggestions before i start rooting it?

---------- Post added at 09:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:50 PM ----------

Going over this walk-through step by step. Im a little confused on the part about the windows 7 user needs to have a command prompt window opened. does this mean follow the steps listed to run the RunME.bat Or do i need top Run a CMD Window as admin and leave it in the background as I follow the instructions or something else?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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evil_ryu,

Great work! Wow, 20 minutes, that is fast. It is good to know someone like yourself

can get it done in 20 minutes. Thank you for the feedback and when you need help

with adb, we will be here for you. We also offer desktop support through our phone

this includes remote access software. Have a wonderful 2013!:good:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire 2 Software Version 10.2.x

MisterSir69,

Yes, there are no issues with Rooting the Kindle Fire 2, just follow the instructions,

you can ignore the errors as you are running the Utilities. First try to follow the

steps, 99% of the time it works fine on Windows 7. Sometimes Windows 7 requires

an administrative command prompt so if you can not root, Run RunMe.bat in an

administrative window. Does this make sense?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] MisterSir69:
I would assume you mean run a cmd prompt as admin then locate the file runme.bat and run it from the cmd prompt Correct?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Windows 7 cmd prompt as Administrator

MisterSir69,

You nailed it MisterSir69, yes run a cmd prompt as Administrator, then locate the RunMe.bat

file and run it from the this propmt.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] bisoner:
Chris - Thank you for this post. The cloud/device app issue was causing my su to fail and therefore no root - changed to device, ran su and all good.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire Apps Option Cloud and Device - Superuser is found in Device

bisoner,

Good job. I wish Amazon would default to the Device but we are finding they default

to the Cloud when opening the /Apps. I am glad all is well with your Kindle.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Irishmanisthankful:
Guys i just registered to say i am very grateful for all the work you do here. I stumbled across this guide and while it was frustrating at first, after some trial and error and some coffee i have a rooted kindle fire hd 7.2.3

Thanks , i couldn't have done it without you's :good:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] MisterSir69:
I have rooted and come to the part where I move the SUchecker into the downloads folder. But Im lost after that I cant find it on the kindle to run it. What to do now.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] MisterSir69:
Im stuck at Root step 5 and 6 Can Anyone please help?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] ninjabeaver:
You don't actually need the suchecker.apk for anything...just install es file explorer and go the settings area and check the root box and it will tell you whether or not you are rooted when the superuser popup comes up.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
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Irishmanisthankful,

Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a:good:, this really means a lot to my staff.

We print every positive response and hang them in our Staff Break Room. So far we have

over 400 responses hanging up! I know everyones life is busy and do appriciate the time

you took to register and then post us a thank you. Very greatful Irishmanisthankful, have

a wonderful 2013.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3

MisterSir69,

I am sorry for the delay, I was out on an emergency. You can always call me, the first 5 minutes

is free and I would have been able to answer this in less than 5 minutes. Our phone support is

24x7 all year, including holidays. ninjabeaver is correct, this is not absolutely needed, it just

check to see if Root is working. So if I understand correctly, you are stuck here:

Root Step 5: Download suchecker.apk: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/suchecker.apk

Root Step 6: Using Windows Explorer, move suchecker from the desktop to /Kindle/Internal Drive/Download

OK, to find it on the Kindle, open ES File Explorer or Root Explorer. The path to find it is

/sdcard/Download. When you first open ES File Explorer, it usually defaults to /sdcard, so

just click on Download folder and you will find suchecker.apk - does this make sense?

When you find suchecker.apk, just click on it and choose Install. Once the install is

completed, you will find both Superuser and Root Checker Basic in the Kindle /Apps

make sure you are on the Device and not the Cloud when you navigate to /Apps.