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[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacobo911:
Yes I have rebooted my PC and the Kindle (power button for 20 seconds) and nothing has helped

The computer does nothing when the kindle is plugged in. It is not listed in devices and printers, its not in the device manager, or anywhere else.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Even if drivers are not installed windows will see kindle if it is connected.

So it's USB cable, or port
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacobo911:
I just tried another cable and both cables charge the kindle but still no luck in recognizing the kindle on the computer
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
And kindle does not see PC?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skins20:
android kindle fire 1

Hi,is there any way to run a game (Deemo) requiring 4.0 android, on a kindle fire i think 2.3 android (2011)? or update the version android of my "kindle fire1" (2.3 Android) 6.3.3? send me a link if possible do it, mi kindle fire is not root even.﻿
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2828056

[How To][Videos] For Kindle Fire 1 [2014]
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Epix-:
[IMG="error protocol"]http://s29.postimg.org/8bzt8h3l3/error.jpg[/IMG]

every time i run the install for the root this is the error that i get. image posted

it says sending but never does
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
How is kindle listed in Device Manager?

tried select Yes install busybox?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spaceraser:
Linux instructions?

So my searching kung fu isn't very strong, or there isn't a set of instructions to go from stock 6.3.3 to something like CM11 on a linux box. I have a fastboot cable, and I have adb and fastboot installed on my computer, ubuntu 14.04, and that's where I've stalled. Lots and lots of instructions for windows machines, but I'm lost on how to get this to work on my linux machine. Does anyone here know or have done a start to finish root and install?

-thanks in advance
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
If you have a fastboot cable you do not need to root, if you are going to install a custom rom.

Just need to get adb/fastboot for Linux

then for CM11: flash FFF bootloader and twrp 2.8.X.X recovery
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.2-blaze.img

basic commands here Using Factory/Fastboot Cable to Flash FFF Bootloader and TWRP Recovery
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spaceraser:
Thank you so much for the info, trying it out now.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spaceraser:
Success! I got CM11 going great, the only thing is it's giving me problems with Google Play Services not wanting to run well. Do you know any common fubars with installing the google apps from recovery? I'm using package 20140606 from the CM wiki if that helps.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Which cm11 build?

I usually use PA GApps
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
My GApps List http://goo.gl/g5hHKk
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spaceraser:
build 20141019 nightly. Tried the previous snapshot but still had the issue with play services. Downloading the PA package now.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spaceraser:
Ok got my solution, looks like the internal system storage with CM11 running didn't have enough room for the CM Gapps install and decided to load all it could instead of throwing an error. The PA package threw an error that alerted me to the problem, went with the Nano modular Gapps and it's working perfectly. Thank you again so much for the help! You're like a Android hacking Batman or something.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
[IMG="The Shadow Knows"]http://luminanceastrology.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/The-Shadow-Knows.jpg[/IMG]
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexing73:
Cannot get KFU to work.

I have been searching the internet for a working method of rooting on Update 6.3.3, and have found nothing.

Every time I try to use KFU, the menu says "ADB Status: Online Boot Status: Unknown"

I have tried at least 20 different times to re-install the drivers. I have disabled driver verification, and all.

Whenever I attempt to install TWRP or FFF, it stops and says "< waiting for device >," while my Kindle reboots normally, without going to fastboot.

How can I fix this, or is 6.3.3 currently unrootable (I've read this on quite a few posts)?

Thanks,

Alex
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
See http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2814955

[How To][Root] Kindle Fire 1 update 6.3.3 [2014]
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Also see FAQs in first post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54358186&postcount=1
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zooyorkjepp:
Saferoot takes too long to root?

How long does it usually take for Saferoot to root Kindle v6.3.3?

Does it take more than 5-10 minutes?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
watch the video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqY5AUcf0Vk
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
rooting takes less than 4 mins including the reboot
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zooyorkjepp:
It's seems stuck on "Sending files to your device" like the ones who have posted pics on this thread. I already tried to uninstall and reinstall the drivers that you provided on the Rooting thread and the one from KFU. Also tried to reboot, both the PC and Kindle but still stuck everytime I try to root the device. Am I missing anything?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Windows version? 7, 8...
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zooyorkjepp:
Win 7.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zooyorkjepp:
It's listed as Android Composite ADB Interface under Android Device.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
try restarting saferoot, if it stops at waiting for device for more that 10secs, close and restart saferoot
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zooyorkjepp:
tried several times already but still stuck at sending files to your device. :(
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
try a different usb port
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhseris:
fbmode error

So I managed to get saferoot to work; at least I think I did (I was able to install gapps, and golauncher is running fine). But my son wants a custom ROM, which means taking the next steps. The Kindle was 6.3.3 before rooting, so as best I can tell I need to install twrp and fff following the instructions in the related thread. Downloaded all the files, pulled up a command prompt, ran the following:

adb shell

su

cd /data/local/tmp

./fbmode

exit

exit

The problem is, when I type in "./fbmode" it tells me "./fbmode not found". (Screenshot attached).

Windows 7. Drivers installed, shows in Device Manager as Android Phone/Android Composite ADB Interface.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
fbmode file is unzipped and with adb files?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhseris:
It was - I re-downloaded, re-unzipped, tried it again, and got past that error.

Now there's a new problem. I'm probably missing something obvious here, but still...

When I power it on, I get the "press power button for boot menu". When I hold down the power button, I can choose from Normal, Recovery, and Reset. I choose Recovery, it stays blue and white, then eventually I get the same prompt (press power button for boot menu). If I don't press the power button, it eventually boots up into the regular mode. If I do, I get the same options again. It just goes in circles! :confused:
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
recovery is not installed or not working, need to flash recovery in FFF see Flashing TWRP in FFF bootloader For Kindle Fire 1
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhseris:
Redid the whole thing (twrp and fff) with a different download. This time it worked. Next step, installing that ROM. Thank you for the assistance.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ningwei:
KF not recognized after rebooting to fastboot mode

Hi, I followed the steps to flash FFF. After step 5, KF reboots to fastboot mode, but my Win 7 laptop cannot recognize KF anymore. Tried reinstallation of KindleDrivers, reboot of both laptop and KF, and change of USB ports multiple times, the issue persisted. Windows keeps reporting "Device software was not installed properly", and Device Manager shows either "kindle" under "Other devices" or unknown USB device. Any help to either solve this issue, or back out of fastboot mode? Thanks
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
does the fastboot reboot command from next step work?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
see post 7 for troubleshooting
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ningwei:
Ok, problem solved with the drivers in the KFU, thanks
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jvjohnx:
Rooting KIndle (version : 6.3.3_user_4112920 , serial starting: D01E )

Hello all,

I've been trying to root my KIndle (version : 6.3.3_user_4112920 , serial starting: D01E ) with no luck.

I watched video on Youtube, downloaded drivers and installed without any issue. Output of the saferoot is copied below.

Using Windows 7.

Thanks in advance for any help

Here is what I get when I run saferoot\install.bat

I got more info below while looking into this .. that seem to be the basic issue. Permission denied.

---------- Post added at 10:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:07 PM ----------

I figured out the issue.. Finally rooted.. cannot believe it I was trying for 2 days and could solve my issue until I posted my thread here.:D

When I copied my Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp.. the tmp didn't have the correct permission. After giving it the right permission.. I was able to run saferoot. Thanks again. This forum was very helpful
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
I would change launchers, Go launcher seems to be causing problems, there a dozens of free launchers in the play store

Twrp is a custom recovery , FFF is a custom bootloader

recovery is for installing firmware (Roms), the bootloader controls how the device boots, FFF allows the use of a custom recovery like TWRP

If you root., I recommend installing TWRP/FFF, is not required, but is helpful for fixing problems

all good.

yes you can remove them, kindle fire stock rom is only android 2.3, current android version is 5.0, many apps do not support android 2.3 anymore. Hardware is also an issue but can't do much about that.

Instructions for change wallpaper are likely pre system version 6.3.3, I don't know if 6.3.3 will allow changing of walpaper.

There are some Modified Stock roms that should allow custom wallpapers, and help with the other issues, but you will need TWRP/FFF

see the STOCK[MODDED]ROMS (Android 2.3) in [INDEX] Kindle Fire Development

[ROM][STOCK][KINDLE FIRE]Rooted KF First Gen Stock ROM (6.3.2)

or maybe [Rom] Stock 6.3.2 [Mods] [04.11.13] [Primary/Alt]
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
So, I should go ahead and just do the saferoot and Kindle Fire Utility thing again.

Then follow the instructions on page 1 of this thread? Or should I do the sae root, then the stuff from this thread, then install the play store? Does it matter what order I do them in?

Also, you mentioned getting another launcher from the play store. How do I go about getting rid of the GO launcher? It must be coming from one of those first 2 programs I am running.

....and one other thing. You mentioned ' kindle fire stock rom is only android 2.3, current android version is 5.0,'

Can I install/use the current android version on this Kindle or is it to old to be able to support it and it will cause problems?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Only if you unrooted, factory reset does not unroot, may have removed superuser, but not root. If superuser is gone, you can rerun saferoot, or install superuser from playstore.

don't need KFU, if you are installing TWRP/FFF

only need root, to install TWRP/FFF

install another launcher, you will get a popup asking which launcher you want, don't remove go until you decide the new launcher is working good.

you can install a custom rom that is android 5.0(lollypop) or other kindle custom roms listed in the Index
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
thanks for your time.

I really do appreciate it.

Unfortunately for me, I don't get/understand what's going on here/what I'm doing.

Now the OtterX page is full of more instructions I don't understand. Says its outdated, use crrent files, but the current files have a line through them..... I think the best thing for me to do is throw this Kindle back in junk drawer. Damn shame too. This Kindle may as well be brand new. When I got it, I used it less than 2 weeks, then in the drawer it went.......it would be nice if I could just get it going. I'd leave it alone after the first 2 things if it would just stay that way after sleeping. I'd keep it the way it is if it wasn't so buggy. Only thing it's good for is reading a book.

This is just giving me a head ache and frustrating me. Normally, I am a pretty intelligent person, but this stuff is just beyond me.

I wish I lived near someone else who knew about this rooting stuff, but I digress. There's no one here, and I'm to stupid.......

Thanks again.......
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
scroll down to non-otterX there are KitKat(4.4) and older
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
basic instructions for installing a non OtterX rom are in

How to install CM10.1 Jelly Bean 4.2.2 on the Kindle fire

http://youtu.be/3WHAOQeq4O0
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
See, this is where I am with the ignorance.

I thought you said I had to use something with lollipop.....

Are you saying I can use ANY of those things? It doesn't have to be 5.0 Lollipop? (for the record I don't even know what lollipop is)

That is what is so confusing to me.

There is SO MUCH going on and it all feels different.

With ios, you download a jb tool, plug in your phone, run the tool, then you are done!

With Android, it seems like you have to have programming knowledge or something.

There is no step 1, step 2, step 3, so on and so forth.

It's more like,

well, you got to: sdkhfkshfscnf,sf

then you go to: fsknmfnslkfnsf,s

then:fnsfksnfksfs

if that don't work, try fsnfkgndlvvn

then, fsnfsdmfndsf,msdn

if that don't work, then you're going to need to sdngklsdnfsd.fnd,vns

after that, sfnfmsdnfmsdfsdhf

then go ahead and lksndsdnmsdfsdhfp

That's it. You should be all done!

(* i am purposefully just tying random letters, because that is how it all reads to me. I may as well be reading a foreign language.)
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
no Lollypop is codename for current android version

Yes

Android 5.0 = Lollypop = CM12

Android 4.4 = Kitkat = CM11

names are in the index

Yes but you can't root or replace IOS firmware, jailbreaking is only allowing non appstore apps

To install a custom rom

1. Root

2. install FFF/TWRP

3. install Rom/Gapps in TWRP

4. reboot

try to just do one part at a time

do you have superuser app? if not just rerun saferoot
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
Ok, well......

I got this far in command prompt

exit

exit

adb reboot

it rebooted,

I tried to do the next commands listed in your post (fastboot devices) but it didn't do anything, so I just pasted the next commands and I got 'waiting for device'

I noticed during the reboot, my computer was 'installing drivers for the kindle'

I pulled up my device manager, and under "'Other Devices" it shows "Kindle" with a yellow exclamation mark. I included a link to a screen shot.

http://s29.postimg.org/f8k2iuief/Screenshot_22.png
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
I clicked Android Phone and it says unable to find any drivers for this device
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Will need to use install.driver.bat from Kindle Fire utility folder, that you use to install google apps
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
Ok, so it says its installed, but I still have a little yellow exclamation point.

Tried to update and it says up to dat.

Should I go ahead and try and continue with the command prompt thing?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
I would reboot windows
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
ok..will do....

brb :)

---------- Post added at 07:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:06 PM ----------

rebooted windows, now I have an unknown usb device and nothing showing up for Kindle or Android
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
did you disable driver signature enforcement before installing drivers?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
forgot you have win 8
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Need to disable driver signature enforcement before installing drivers
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
I did that several days ago when I made my first attempt at this.

Is that something that needs to be done anytime/everytime I shut down my computer?

I will do it again right now, just to try, so I will brb because it will restart when I do it.....
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Just need to disable enforcement before installing/changing drivers, seems Windows 8 can be a pain.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
so try disabling enforcement, then

In Device manager>select unknown device>Update driver software>

browse my computer for driver software>Let me pick from a list of Device Drivers on my computer>

show all(uncheck show only compatible)>look for ADB interface or android phone

select yes to Ignore warning

may need to reboot both.﻿
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
I don't understand it because I already had the drivers installed on my computer.

Why would it disappear? Is it because I reset the Kindle?

Is the Kindle stuck like this now?

---------- Post added at 07:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:38 PM ----------

I don't see ADB or android anywhere in the list....?

I am at a complete loss.

I have run the driver bat several times. Every time it says it's installed successfully.

Can't figure out what's wrong

I'll take some screenshots of every thing I'm doing and post them in a minute maybe you can tell me what I'm missing
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
don't know try

in command prompt

fastboot reboot
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
Any suggestions?

---------- Post added at 08:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:02 PM ----------

do i need to get here first?

cd\adb

:facepalm:
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
still 'waiting on device'

am I having this problem you think because of windows 8.1?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
do you have access to a Windows 7 pc?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
I just pulled an ancient laptop out o storage and ran the kindle driver exe on it and it's rebooting right now.....will probably take a few, it's OLD.

Once it reboots, is it safe to plug the kindle into it and attempt to finish where I left off in the command prompt or would I need to do something else first?

---------- Post added at 08:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:20 PM ----------

I have access to xp...?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
xp should be fine.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
your win 8, desktop or laptop?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
laptop

same with xp.....

so just try and connect it and if the xp finds it, pull up a command prompt and continue where I left off?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
try a different USB port, different side of pc if possible
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
and don't want to leave Kindle powered on too long or battery will be drained
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
I got it turned off now, thanks.

Tried opposite side usb on win 8.1 computer, same problem.

If I try it in the xp computer, and it finds it, can I just continue with the command prompts or do I need to ?start over? start with a different command first?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
in xp install drivers, reboot

place adb files in adb folder

try cd/adb

fastboot devices
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
I'm stuck....

command prompt (cp) is opening

c:\documents and settings\name of a folder listed here

I don't know the command to get it to go to where I placed the adb file (I created a file under Local Disk (C:)

:(
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
cd is change directory so

cd/adb If folder is named adb
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
I have no idea what I am looking at now. I will try and take a screen shot of my command prompt so you can tell me if this is what I'm supposed to be looking at....

---------- Post added at 09:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:18 PM ----------

what a diaster trying to get this pic from one piece of crap computer to another...lol

...also, the xp computer is not finding the kindle either....
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
that's an invalid command error
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
adb folder is not in correct place or does not have correct files in it
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
well, I wasn't sure why the command prompt was starting out where it does as opposed to just starting at c: so I created an adb folder under c: and I also created one under documents and settings folder that it opens in.....

you can see if the pic both places that I have the folder, and the contents of the folder....I downloaded everything in your instructions?.........
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
looks like you just used

fastboot

and not

fastboot devices
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
I appreciate you assisting me after all this time....

I know you have a life.

If you would be so kind as to just tell me what I need to do and when I need to do it, that would be a great help.

I am going to keep playing with these computers until I can get the driver issue resolved or something, but when that happens, I am sure you will be long gone from here for the night! ;)

---------- Post added at 09:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:51 PM ----------

I am so sorry....

I tried tried it again, and it's not doing anything.

the command line as it is right now reads

C:\Documents and Settings\BillGatesIsEvil2\adb

Since it's already showing that it's in adb, I just typed fastboot devices, hit enter, and it returned the same line as above
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
you tried In Device manager>select unknown device>Update driver software>

browse my computer for driver software>Let me pick from a list of Device Drivers on my computer>

show all(uncheck show only compatible)>look for ADB interface or android phone

select yes to Ignore warning

may need to reboot both.﻿
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
yes, i have tried that.

Nothing even close to ADB interface, Android (phone), is there.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
tried command fastboot reboot
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
waiting for device....

I CAN NOT for the life of me get this damn install drivers bat file to run.....(on the xp)

I'm going to try another reboot
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
You downloaded KFU from DevHost or Mega?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totallybeachin:
Mega, I think.....
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
OK, that should be good.

Kindle screen is unchanging, no animation?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
ever used Linux?