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[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CJM4:
So, after 10 hours of installing, rebooting, bad results, uninstalling, rebooting, reinstalling, bad results, etc... I am close to suicide. Everytime I attempt the process with some variation that I feel might help, I've explored other root programs and options, but it seems like it is really coming down to the communication between my computer and Kindle via ADB, or rather drivers not being installed correctly.

First off, I am running windows 7 as the administrator (unlocked the profile through computer management). I successfully applied the bcdedit commands disabling integrity checks and testsigning. I added the necessary paths to environmental variables, and I deleted every relevant phantom device. I take it most those pre-requisites are not necessarily order specific, besides that they must be done before rooting and they can all stay constant through my multiple attempts to (re)install drivers correctly.

Now what I've seen with drivers- I've only seen 2 sets of failing results: either I use the Kindle_Fire_ADB_driver.exe (Choice 1) and in Device Manager I see "ADB composite whatever" under Android Phone and I see "Kindle" under Portable devices, but there is no Kindle tree with an ADB device under it.

Or, I could use the updated KindleDrivers.exe (Choice 2) and first I see in Device Manager my Kindle under Portable devices, but there is no ADB device, unless I update the drivers, use the "usb_driver" folder and I can see "Kindle ADB composite device" just under the Kindle tree, nothing in Portable Devices (which means I can't explore the kindles files through my computer either).

Now, if I do Choice 1, and I try to use KFFirstAide, I can run option 11, or option 15 and I see a device connected through ADB with the necessary code, but when I try to follow through I get messages saying "/system/bin/sh su: : not found" and it fails. I also tried option 20, and I also got error messages where objects in "/system..." were not found or not accessible. My Kindle is responding to KFFirstAide rebooting it, but nothing seems to be transferring

Choice 2: I try running option 11 in KFFirstAide, and the devices list is empty.

I've tried my best to troubleshoot where the issue was, but after 10 hours of frustration, I'd be insane to expect any different results by my own methods. Please help! Thanks!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] conalt:
CJM4 - so is your kindle currently working? are you just trying to get root or have the attempts made the kindle unstable?

I had no luck using the first aide tool for rooting. I would stick to the alternative option that is mentioned in the OP.

"1. Download Root MANY ANDROID 32-bit!(Dropbox) or Root MANY ANDROID! 64-bit(Dropbox) to your desktop"

Im unsure if it makes much difference, but I saw it mentioned before. Make sure you are not using a usb3 port to connect your cable.

Also make sure you are right clicking on the .bat files and running as admin from there.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] CJM4:
After so many attempts I can't say what finally worked. My Kindle was stable through all the failures (though it moved slow at times) and I think I ended up using Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18 and it did finally work. It may have been that I was trying through a USB 3.0 port. I did use KFFirstAide to get rid of amazon ads and to turn off the automatic updates (I can see the ads are gone, but I am skeptical about the auto update).

Now it's working beautifully. Cheers!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

CJM4,

When you have time download the latest version, we fixed the issues with the Rooting. All option work beautifully now.

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

conalt,

We solved the issues with the Rooting Methods, download the latest version, we solved all the issues.

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

CJM4,

We are really sorry for the trouble, we worked all day to solve the issues, please download the latest version of our software, we solved all the errors. If something dows not go as planned, please post a screen shot. Thanks!

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

vergueishon,

I am so sorry for the issues, we have been working all day to fix the issues. We were successful, please download the update either way, it is bug free. If there are any unusual output please post it here in this thread.

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

Hereisphilly,

Thank you very much for the detailed output it helped us to solve the issues. When you have time download the latest version and run Option 20 first if it fails try the other root method option 21.

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

epsilon1983,

We have a new version that eliminates all the issues, please download the latest version.

Thank you very much for the detailed output it helped us to solve the issues. When you have time download the latest version and run Option 20 first if it fails try the other root method option 21.

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

SilentlyScreaming,

Our latest version guarantees OTA Blocking, just download the latest version and run the Disable OTA option.

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

SilentlyScreaming,

All the options you posted has been tested and tested over., You have something wrong with your setup.

Troubleshooting:

1. Android SDK is Installed, You CAN NOT use our software with the Android SDK. If you are a developer than you need the SDK, otherwise it is a waste of space.

2. You do not have the Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide in the Windows Path.

3. Rather than creating a shortcut you have accidentally moved RunMe.bat to the desktop.

4. You are not running the Kindle Fire First Aide as an Administrator

If you look at the error, it can not find a package, this is usually caused by one of the above. Also, be sure you are running the version that has a RunMe.bat dated 02/18/2013 at 23:57

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
Kindle Fire HD and 2 First Aide - Release Version 40 02/18/2013 at 23:57

Milera14,

Download the latest version of our software and run Option 14.

Software 02/18/2013 at 23:57 the current version is Rev 40:

Kindle Fire First Aide Revision 37 Minor Release - Download the complete package:

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 32-bit Version: KFFirstAide32.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows 64-bit Version: KFFirstAide64.zip

Kindle Fire First Aide Microsoft Windows Universal Package: KFFirstAide.zip

Please extract the package as C:\KFFirstAide - BE SURE TO REMOVE THE EXTENSION OF 32 OR 64, since these packages will extract with numbers on the end.

Be sure to add the Windows Environment Variable of C:\KFFirstAide to the Path Statement, if you require instructions please go to the first page of this thread.

Be sure to REMOVE the Android SDK, this will cause the process to fail.

Finally, it is very important to make sure you are using the latest version of Java SE:

Java SE Development Kit 7u13
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alva000:
Need Help..

Using the preferred (Automated) method and stuck at "Root Step 8" which reads:

"Root Step 8: Please click on the Windows Key plus Pause/Break, this will display the Windows System Properties. Next Click on the Advanced Tab and find "Environment Variables". Please click on Environment Variables and find the Path Statement. Carefully add at the end of the Path Statement:"

Can someone please explain this step in NOOB language.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] Hereisphilly:
Works perfect for me, thanks so much for the update!

On a side note, before I tried with the updated first aide, I used the total system restore with the older first aide, and that worked amazingly!

Superb all in one toolkit!
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
on your keyboard, there are two keys that have a Windows flag on them. It brings up the start menu normally.

Hold one of them down, now press the Pause/Break key once (top right of your keyboard).

This will display the Windows System Properties (you can now take your fingers off the keyboard.

The exact label you are now looking for will depend on your version of windows. It could be a Tab called advanced, or if Vista(?)/7, it will be a link on the left that says Advanced System Settings. Click on it.

At the bottom of the new (or already there for XP) window, you should see a button that says "Environment Variables".

Click it.

Scroll down the System variables list at the bottom until you see the Path entry.

Select it.

Click edit. Click the END key on your keyboard, or press the right arrow until you get to the very end of the line.

type in, very carefully

;C:\KFFirstAide

now press enough OK buttons to make it all go away.

You will probably need to reboot now, as I found the new Path setting wasn't respected until I'd restarted.

Plain enough? If this version is not followable for you, I think it would be safer for you and your Kindle if you find a local friend into his techy stuff, and ask for their assistance. Bribe him/her with pizza/beer if necessary ;)
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alva000:
Thanks for the quick reply, but unfortunately the windows key and the pause/break trick doesn't seem to work with my keyboard. I figured the step was simple enough to follow, but it's just not working for me.

Any other way to get to this location without the window key/ pause break trick to change the file path as the post is suggesting.

Thanks again. :confused:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] nimzp:
I could be wrong but try right clicking my computer then hit properties then go to advanced tab....

environmental variables is at bottom.....
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] conalt:
Yes. This works perfectly. And if you do not have "My Computer" icon on your desktop click the start button and right click on the "Computer" icon on the right hand side. Then select "properties" and then go into "Advanced system settings"
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
Those two were originally quoted in the guide, or at least one of the noob guides.

Then some idiot (him) came along and suggested adding the keyboard shortcut as well :o

Though to be fair, I just meant it as an alternative for those us who prefer not moving the fingers away from the keyboard!

btw, if you are using a laptop, and still care, you may find you need to press the Fn key (normally a different colour to the other keys) as well as the flag and pause/break, as your pause/break might be combined with your Print Screen/Sys Rq key.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alva000:
Thanks guys for all your help!

Ok...finally figured it out and moved on to step 12: "Root Step 12: Make sure the Kindle is turned ON, plugged into the Computer USB and ready. Select Option 15 to Root the Kindle. If Option 15 fails to Root the Kindle, use Option 16."

I hit option 15 on the KF First Aide app. Device is located, but I'm getting a message stating: " /system/bin/sh: su: not found"

Everything is installed correctly, ADB and SDK are all installed.

What's next? :confused:

Instructions states if option 15 doesn't work, try using option 16. That option isn't working for either.

I know i'm starting to sound like a real idiot! LOL :eek:

---------- Post added at 08:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:31 AM ----------

LOL...Yeah, press the Function Key + Windows Key + Pause Break Key all at once if on laptop!:D
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alva000:
Thanks guys for all your help!

Ok...finally figured it out and moved on to step 12: "Root Step 12: Make sure the Kindle is turned ON, plugged into the Computer USB and ready. Select Option 15 to Root the Kindle. If Option 15 fails to Root the Kindle, use Option 16."

I hit option 15 on the KF First Aide app. Device is located, but I'm getting a message stating: " /system/bin/sh: su: not found"

Everything is installed correctly, ADB and SDK are all installed.

What's next?

Instructions states if option 15 doesn't work, try using option 16. That option isn't working for either.

I know i'm starting to sound like a real idiot! LOL :confused:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] field3d:
Rooted problem?

I can root with qemu.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dim_opoulos:
I bricked my Kindle Fire HD 7"

Help! I successfully rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7" following your tutorial "[ROOT][HOW TO] Root the Kindle Fire HD and 2 with Windows - Noob (Simple) Version", and then installed Google Plays etc. following "[ROOT][HOW TO] Install Google Play Store Noob (Simple) Version". I then got to the "[How to] Install Go Launcher EX and HD Noob (Simple) Version" tutorial, and everything went down hill from here.

After following the instructions of tutorial 3, and error message popped on my screen saying that "October (which was written in Greek) has Stopped" and my device froze. I held down the power button, but my device wouldn't boot up - instead it went to a screen with a "Red Warning Triangle". I tried everything from this screen to reboot/reboot my device, all to no avail. Now the battery has died, and I can't even turn it on.

Can I fix this? How Is my Kindle Fird HD 7" dead forever?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
Have you tried

i) Leaving kindle plugged in for 12-24 hours to a mains charger (rather than a PC or USB hub, even if powered), then

ii) Using Kindle FirstAide, plugging kindle into your PC directly, no USB hub involved, powering on kindle, and trying the various reboot options with FirstAide?

Fingers crossed for you.

I'm trying out a new util to get around the permissions errors I still encounter during some steps for this guide. I've got partial root, but don't get lots of time to experiment.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] orchard112:
Same problem - Is it possible that the option numbers have changed? I see root method 1 is option 20, method 2 is option 21 on my version of KF First Aide -- Option 15 listed as reboot in fastmode (preferred), option 16 reboot in fastmode (alternate).

Waiting to hear back from someone more knowledgeable.
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] dim_opoulos:
I have tried this suggestion. Leaving it plugged d into a wall charger DID IN FACT revive my battery. However, after you this FirstAide was of no help; it couldn't communicate with my device - it would get stuck on the "<waiting for device>" message.

I don't think my Kindle is allowing to be recognized by my computer. When I plug it in, it doesn't appear on my last st of devices.

Any advice?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] alva000:
Yeah, I checked KF First Aide I've download and have the same option for 20 "Root The Kindle Fire- Method 1" and Option 21 stats "Root The Kindle Fire -Method 2" not sure if this a newer version of the software and directions weren't updated.

Hopefully someone will respond with an answer soon.

Option 15 stats "Reboot The Kindle In To Fastboot Mode (Preferred Method)"

Option 16 stats "Reboot The Kindle In To Fastboot Mode (Alternate Method)"

:confused:

---------- Post added at 03:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:27 PM ----------

Yeah, I checked KF First Aide I've download and have the same option for 20 "Root The Kindle Fire- Method 1" and Option 21 stats "Root The Kindle Fire -Method 2" not sure if this a newer version of the software and directions weren't updated.

Hopefully someone will respond with an answer soon.

Option 15 stats "Reboot The Kindle In To Fastboot Mode (Preferred Method)"

Option 16 stats "Reboot The Kindle In To Fastboot Mode (Alternate Method)"

:confused:
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SilentlyScreaming:
Nothing beyond the standard hold down the power button for 20 seconds (and look at a clock/watch whilst you do it, it always seems longer than I realize!), then turn on as normal. Finally, just in case you've tried multiple drivers etc., find a PC that hasn't had an (or at the very least, your) Android device plugged in yet, so you're starting with a clean slate.

Good luck.