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[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dreamer609:
I ended up downloading titanium backup root and purchased the key to backup and ultimately uninstall the kindle app and then you can redownload from the play store. And that worked for me. I would suggest not allowing it or Google play to automatically update. Kinda messes it uo sometimes but it works now. Anyone else notice that the kindle app or possibly updated version does not give you two page view when you rotate it on landscape view like the stock kindle used to? Is that just how the app is or a bad update feature?

---------- Post added at 08:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 AM ----------

That's an interesting idea. I will have to revert my kindle and see if that works.. I have the app but it does not show two pages on landscape like it used to. Kinda annoying. If anyone has a fix for this i would appreciate it. Is this just something that was taken out wifh the current app?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
Maybe use something like Titanium Backup Root to freeze (then assuming stability isn't borked, uninstall) the Kindle app? I'm certain there are many guides to using it here, but the first I googled seemed fairly comprehensive. You'll need the Pro version of TBR to freeze, but is not much to purchase, and a real life saver in many situations. Have a look around for any freeware alternatives if you're desperate.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] rrjay:
Thanks! I'll give this a try.

I did locate on-line the latest Kindle v4.0.13 apk file and was able to install this and read my books. The only thing is it doesn't appear in Playstore and can't be updated automatically. But I'll try to freeze out other files as you suggested.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
hmmm, I can't see why running the driver package routine from a command prompt would make any difference, but just in case, step 5 is just telling you to (once you've dropped to a command prompt as admin) type in

cd \Users\YOURaccountNAMEhere\Desktop\ADBdriversFOLDERname

(if you've put the drivers in a folder on your desktop)

or

cd \Users\YOURaccountNAMEhere\Desktop

(if you've put the drivers straight on your desktop)

then (type in and press enter) run the KindleDrivers.exe

Two quick notes...

1) For these sorts of tasks, I always create a new folder (with no spaces in the name) in the root of my C drive, rather than use the desktop, as it makes navigating there a lot easier. I've also had issues with folder ownership from bodged Windows OS upgrades before, so I tend to leave anything below Users for the PC to handle automatically :)

2) If you are having problems either changing directories or running a program, and there is a space in the folder/directory name, you can either surround the path/filename with quotation marks, OR just use the TAB button on your keyboard. For example, let's say I am at the root of my C drive, and I want to CD (change directory) into made up name

I could either enter

CD "made up name"

(manually)

or type

CD m and then press the TAB key until the PC automatically completed it to CD "made up name" for me.

It is cycled in alphabetical order, so unless you have a directory called MAB or something, you'd only need to press tab once.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] marthal:
skinning cats, killing birds

So, my approach was another way of getting the task completed - run the program.

I have not had much experience - need - for the "cd" command. Your explanation and description have been most helpful.

And I greatly appreciate your two additional insights.

Now, to get on with ADB install so as to avoid MTP. :eek:

Best -
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sebo1084:
Downloads not working. Mirrors?

Edit: Found First Aide here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2096888&highlight=root+8+3+1 Not sure if up to date version. Testing now.

Edit2: Looks like an older version, but once adb drivers installed correctly, kept giving 509 errors when trying to download busybox and su binaries. Please fix.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Mustang13:
The KFFirstAide root script appears to be failing at many points due to dropbox 509 errors (same errors I get when I try to download packages myself). Please help...

Edit 5/6: It worked today. Perhaps Sunday was a bad day to try it? Anyway, the dropbox downloads in the script were successful and I was able to root my device!

Thank you!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Frank Grimes:
Quick question

I really am thinking hard about rooting, and I'm not new to it. The instructions are very clear and I know I can do it.

What I don't know though is if I will lose some of the features from Amazon, such as downloading and reading purchased books and movies. I'm not having any luck finding the information I'm looking for. I think I posted once before somewhere in this forum and on a few others and seem to get overlooked or ignored.

I'd really appreciate some type of answer.

Thank you.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
I can't comment on movies, as I've yet to purchase one. Books have been delivered fine, the rooting process doesn't seem to touch that at all. A couple of things to remember... to access your Kindle book library interface, you'll need to use the original launcher - if (once rooted) you decide to install Nova/Go etc., make sure you put a link to the amazon launcher somewhere, so you can still access books easily. Second, if you do decide to go for a new launcher, don't forget you can still access the * favourite menu (assuming you don't remove the bottom soft-button menu, at least from the Go launcher. So, if you're reading a book or two regularly, you only need to drop into the Amazon/Kindle launcher once, find the books you want, long-tap, and select add to favourites.

Hopefully someone will be able to tell you whether rooting (or alternative launchers, making Google Play your default store etc) will cause problems for Movie renting/purchasing through Amazon.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sharonbw:
DropBox links broken

DropBox links broken
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] speedycerv:
links don't work

Pretty much all of the dl links don't work. Can't even start the root :\
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Misfit77:
Yeah...I ran the kit and ended up with a really slow kindle, no root, and I can't even get to the settings to restore to factory settings.

Does anyone know if there is another way to root or at least a way for me to get to settings to restore?

Update:I was able to get into the settings and reset my kindle. Hoping the links get fixed so I can root it.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] MightyBraeburn:
I can confirm that Amazon Instant appears to work fine after rooting. I have Amazon prime and started up a movie perfectly with Nova launcher.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] agchopz:
All ive been getting all night is daemon not running, starting it on port 5037

failed to start daemon. Error cannot connect to daemon
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
Please read through the thread for

a) Helpful info you should post with an error like that (Which steps you've attempted, which ADB drivers (and the precise method) you've installed, which of the suggested (many times over :) ) fixes you've attempted, which Kindle model you're trying it on. Obvious things like whether you've remembered to enable ADB on the Kindle, rebooted, tryied a different USB socket on your PC (avoid hubs if possible), if you've tried a USB socket on your motherboard, try one on the front of your PC case, or if you have any, one on a PCI/PCIx USB card, apparently avoid USB3 sockets.

b) Likely fixes - remove old drivers, remove hidden devices related to Kindle/Amazon/ADB in device manager (search through thread with those keywords for proper instructions), try the different drivers to be found in the kffa folder.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] mcgrathpatj:
Misfit, were you able to work through this? I'm at the same step and very slow! I've already reset the kindle to defaults and am going to try again...
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
Assuming you're referring to a slow to respond Kindle that flashes a lot, then...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40984957&highlight=slow+delete+file#post40984957

See the two options there.

If actually referring to dead links, let is know what you're missing, it is possible another member has them to hand and can upload somewhere for you. Check that other thread for updates on KFFA's links and reasons for a mild hiatus. Hopefully very temporary.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Elgari:
Turn off and I can´t fix!

Hello,

I write here because I think this is the right place.

A little history. I successfully rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7” 4-5 months ago with the KFFA. After that it worked perfectly. The only problem was the KF turned off, but thanks to this forum I discovered it was due to gmail notifications. Once gmail eliminated the problem disappeared.

All worked well until last week that I foolishly installed PPP Widget trying to make work my 3 G modem. Not only it did not work but the tablet begin turned off alone after few minutes and do not turn on without being plugged. I uninstall PPP Widget and tried to do all the possible cleanings but the problem was not solved.

Then I decided to completely restore the KFHD to 7.2.3 with option 3 of KFFA. After that I used option 8 (Erase the kindle cache and user data), option 14 (disable OTA) and 18 (install Google Play). I did all that successfully but the problem continued and tablet turns itself off, usually when I surf in the internet, youtube, watching TV (www.adinettv.com) or listen radio (Tunein). I decided to enable OTA (with option 19) and the Kindle automatically update to version 7.4.1.

After that I successfully re-rooted and installed Google Play but . . . the problem continues and the tablet turn off by itself. I decided disable al the aplications notifications, third party applications and ADB but the problem continues!.

And now I do not know what else to do. Do you have any suggestions?

I think -but I do not know very well why- that the problem is related with Flash Player. I have the 11.1 version installed but some some video that I wanted to see asks me for the 11.2 version (but I do not know how to install it)

I edit to say the problem is worth. The KFHD is now on bootloop (white orange kindle fire logo). Before that I disabled ADB.

I search and read all the threats but I don´t find nothing thats work for me.

Thanks!

Gustavo.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] DroidIt!:
Can you get into fast boot mode. If you can that is seperate from adb. If I remember correctly you can only use adb when you are either in recovery or when you're booted. So, your only option is fastboot. Do you have a factory cable? If you can get into fast boot then you can use the SRT tool from the development thread.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] devilxmax:
Kindle Fire System Recovery, usb connection goes undetected

History:

1. I successfully rooted my Kindle Fire HD a month ago. Two days back when I tried to install Nova launcher, some thing got screwed up, and

it got stuck in the nova luncher loop, after a hard reset it get stuck at yellow kindle fire logo.

2. I tried to correct it via KindleFireFirstAide utility via option 3. Completely restore KFHD 7 7.2.3 <fastboot>

Everything was going fine until my internet got disconnected during the system.bin download.

Now it is stuck at Kindle fire system recovery, which comes after a kindle fire(yellow) then kindle fire(blue) logo.

Reboot your kindle

Reset to factory defaults, wont help and keep repeating after every boot up.

Moreover, neither windows nor ubuntu live detecting the kindle usb connection ( no ding sound, no device manger information)

I think the usb utility in kindle is gone. :crying:

Any help:angel: would be highly appreciated.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] rebelduke:
Bin4ry root method on Kindle fire HD Running 8.4.1

I have a Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and I've upgraded to version 8.4.1. Bin4ry's Root method version 30 works fine with no issues. Next step for me is Google Play Store and then Cm10.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] stefan1155:
Root with FirstAide

I want to root my 8.9.

I have prepared everything to root it with the KFFirst Aide method. Before I want to start, my Kindle has updatet to 8.4.1.

Do the KFFFirstAide method work on 8.4.1?

I`have all the necessary data already downloaded and adb and fastboot works with option 16.

Can I start the root process without probelms with this method?

I want to install playsore and perhaps later twrp recovery.

Stefan
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] compmd:
Wish I had started here.. n00b mistake of watching some youtube vids to think I could simply root and rom my KFHD7

Thanks to all XDA developers for the help so far.. waiting on a factory cable to try to unbrick my kindle.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Andriy1:
Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Version 8.4.3 Support?

After trying this tutorial countless times nothing happens on my kindle, in short after reading more user posts i realize that its my system version that is the problem. So the real question is: Will there be updated version of the root tools for the newer version 8.4.3 and above (Is it in development?) any response would be appreciated since i now come to hate the kindle interface and i need better apps. Thanks ahead

UPDATE: 6/13/2013

I rooted my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 with firmware 8.4.3 using combination of two methods. The following steps are the steps i took to root my kindle, again they do work for the new 8.4.3 firmware.

Directions:

1. Follow the original direction in this thread until after you rename the KF First Aide utility and are ready to run it. (You can try following the original method to the end but it didnt work for me.)

2. After doing all the steps necessary stop before you run KF First Aide, you will need to go to "androidcowboy.com/2013/04/root-kindle-fire-hd-7-3-0-firmware/" and follow those directions(when it says download this file skip that part and google "root_with_restore_by_bin4ry_v30", from there follow the directions and when you run the Binary tool use the option 2, also make sure you download the drivers from the current thread since those are the ones i used, also when it asks you for a password it is your Amazon Password)

3. For me the above step partially rooted the device (I couldnt see Superuser app) so then once your kindle has gone through all the process necessary close down the Binary program.

4. Start KF First Aide and click option 43

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and from here your kindle fire HD 8.9 should be 100% rooted.

6. Follow the rest of the directions on this thread to clean up your PC or keep using KF First Aide to install goodies such as Play Store, block On Air Updates and all the rest of the things you want.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sonicanomaly:
I have the frustrating, wallpaper-breaking update to 8.4.3 on my KFH 8.9" and just want to get this hot mess off of my system before they push out more updates to break more functions -- or, worse, completely destroy the ability to root before I've decided to dive in and just do it. However, the post above makes me hesitant as I came here with hopes of finding out if this will work on a Kindle Fire HD 8.9" with the 8.4.3 firmware.

Has anyone else tried with this version? (Of course, I mean besides the above poster.) Was there success or failure?

I'm just very nervous, as this will be my first attempt to root a device if I go through with it; I want to know all of the facts before going into this and be as careful as possible.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
MTP Driver

marthal,

Excellent post and details! As I said in the previous post I am really sorry it has taken so long to get back to you, I was out due to an illness. This really looks like you have done just about everything, although I still have a few ideas up my sleeve and would feel a remote assistance call would be the preferred way of resolving this issue. We offer remote assistance to everyone requiring it in XDA and judging by this post this would be the most efficient manor to solve this issue.

Give us a call to setup a time 707-774-5923.

As a side note, MTP stands for "Media Transfer Protocol" and is usually tied to a "Unknown Device". I have solved this in the past by first unplugging the Kindle from USB, then I enable "Hidden Devices" which can be fond in the Device Manager submeu item Advanced. Once you have enabled hidden devices, I recommend you remove everything Kindle, Portable Devices, Android ADB Composite Interface, Android ADB Interface, or mix of these keywords. When you remove the driver CHECK the box to remove the driver from your PC. When done reboot the PC. When you are back to the desktop, plug the Kindle into USB, wait for everything to initialize, usually 120 seconds. Then open the Windows Device Manager, do you see two yellow Triangles? If yes, you did it, perfect, all Kindle drivers have been removed. Unplug the Kindle from USB.

This is where you need to use our software, go ahead and install the software per our instructions and install one of the two ADB drivers. DO NOT install both, if you do this, you need to go back to step 1 and remove all instances of Kindle, then start over.

I hope this helps you.

Best Regards,

Chris
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Andriy1,

Thank you VERY much for this post, we will use this to polish up our utility so one utility can be used for all the devices. Again, thank you for posting these comments.

Best Regards,

Chris
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] F@@dog:
Nice to see you back Chris, sty healthy my friend

F@@dog
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] stefan1155:
Welcome, back

Stay healthy,

I would be glad, if your work is going on..

I´m on 8.4.3, and I´ve triied the combination of binary tool and then yours as written above.

My Kindle still alives, but i have only make backup, insatall playstore, unable ota`s and it works.

I don´t have the courage, to instal second bootloader and l twrp now...,

You have got a little thanks from me....

best regards

Stefan
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] RikuNoctis:
I just rooted my kindle fire using this method with the latest KFFirstAide (option 21) but now my Kindle doesn't show the app icons and it's very sluggish. I already rebooted it a couple times, but the problem persist.

Any ideas?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
Suggestions? Read through the thread :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40984957&highlight=slow+delete+file#post40984957

Hopefully that will sort your problem, let us know how it goes.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] 96whitels:
Thank you! This worked like a charm :good:

UPDATE: Realized the 'Silk' app is now missing. The built in search (web) no longer works. I get error "unified search has stopped ". Any idea how this can be fixed?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] los911:
Hi, if using KFFIRE to install a 2nd bootloader on 8.9" do I just press the button or do I need to do anything before? I remember doing it on my 7inch and it bricked my device.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sromero619:
rooting using ;C:\KFFirstAide

How long does it to root? its been 5 mins and its at deamon started successfully.... please help
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] EatingLumpia:
When I try to do option 15 or option 1 from step C-2:

***********************************************************

*Please Make Sure ADB Is Enabled On The Kindle By Going To*

* The Kindle Menu More - Security - Enable ADB (Turn On) *

*And You Have The Kindle Plugged In To USB Using A Normal *

* USB Cable To The Computer, NOT The Factory USB Cable. *

***********************************************************

************************************************

* OK Here We Go, We Are Beginning The Process! *

************************************************

**************************************************

*The Kindle HD Will Now Reboot In Fastboot Mode! *

*This Process Will Fail If You Do Not Have Root *

* Installed On The Kindle. Please Look At The *

*Kindle, There May Be A Superuser Popup Requiring*

* You Attention. Be Sure To Click Allow Or Grant *

* Otherwise This Command Will Fail! *

**************************************************

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

* daemon started successfully *

/system/bin/sh: su: not found

***********************************************

*We have Enabled Fastboot on the Kindle Fire, *

*Please Verify The Kindle Is In Fastboot Mode *

*In Some Rare Cases The Kindle Fire Bootloader*

* Is Damaged And Requires A Factory USB Cable *

* To Boot (Kindle Fire HD 7 and 2 Only) *

***********************************************

Press any key to continue . . .

And nothing happens to my kindle.

Please help

I've tried restarting, reinstalling but same thing every time

So when I do option 15 and step c-2 the outcome is above

When I try option 16 it says:

************************************************

* OK Here We Go, We Are Beginning The Process! *

************************************************

**************************************************

*OK, Now Plug The Mini USB Cable In To The Kindle*

* And Plug The USB Cable Into The Computer. *

**************************************************

*****************************************************

*OK, Now Power Up The Kindle Fire. If The Bootloader*

*Notices A Fastboot Command Waiting, It Should Wake *

* Up The Kindle Fire Fastboot Recovery Mode. *

* If This Fails, You May Have A Problem With The *

*Recovery Partition On The Kindle Fire. Please Post *

*A Screen Shot Of Your Device Manager In Our Thread.*

The system cannot find the file specified.

* Driver Or Recovery Partition Problem. Press CTRL C*

* To Terminate A Hanging Fastboot Process. Then *

* Relaunch Kindle Fire First Aide. *

*****************************************************

< waiting for device >

and nothing happens and my Kindle fire 2 is normal.ADB is working in the device manager and when I put adb devices in command prompt it says:

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]

Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Everybody>adb devices

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

* daemon started successfully *

List of devices attached

D026A0A025240CL0 device

Please help been at this fro hours and can't figure it out
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] EatingLumpia:
The directions in the KFFirstAide say that the Kindle has to be rooted for option 15 and 16 to work but I'm just following the directions on the first post. Is there a typo? Should I use option 20 or 21?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] djgdroid:
Question,,, I had my Kindle Fire 2 rooted but when OTA update 10.4.3 came it broke my root. Will the steps on the OP work if my KF2 is on version 10.4.3? Thank you for your help
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] wash981:
/system/bin/sh: su: not found

I am having the same issue as many here that I have read. I have a KF hd 8.9 running 8.4.3. I can get it into fastboot no problem but when i go to root it (option 21) it eventually says i have been rooted and is waiting on superuser but nothing happens because it does not install superuser. I have noticed in the prompt that its been saying /system/bin/sh: su: not found along with 'ping' is not recognized command ( something like that). Have I over looked the solution in the forums or making a simple mistake? :confused:

I do have the busybox installer along with root check basic but NOT superuser which is the only thing I am missing
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] sga999:
I have not tried this myself, but it's a thread just posted tonight. I hope it helps you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2337634
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] wash981:
Well i just tried that option and I got this (see picture) also it didnt reboot on the last line when it said it would

I have no idea whats with the whole 'ping' thing and i believe that is what is messing things up