Hi, noob here. Searched but could not find answer...
Running Windows 7 x64. Attaching KF via USB and tapping "disconnect" after it installs it as USB drive.
Trying to root kindle fire for first time using KFU 0.9.5. Put KFU files/folders into new directory called KFU on root of C: drive. Device drivers seem to install ok and device manager indicate "ADB device" (not "kindle").
when i run kfu normally, it cannot find my kindle. (and "ADB Status offline")
when i run kfu as "administrator" ADB Status shows Online but I get "windows cannot find tools\wget", then many "system cannot find the path specified" errors and i get stuck at the "read me" saying "do NOT unplug kindle if we are stuck here..."
(in both of above, KFU shows boot status as "unknown")
Anything else i can try?
TIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwMHIkX20YI
try to follow this steps to steps video from nat3mil.It should be helpful.
But always make sure that you know what you are doing for every single steps you take.even if its a small one.
if not,ask here and wait until you get a reply.
i don't want people to follow my footsteps causing myself trouble.Hope this helps.
And if you patient enough.try to root and flash recovery manually.its safer since you know what you are doing.
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I attempted to root my Kindle Fire (which was running 6.2.2) using the Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.5. KFU appeared to run successfully and my Kindle was fine (started up OK). But, when I ran Root Check Pro, it showed KFU didn't succeed with rooting. I thought maybe KFU was unsuccessful because KFU v0.9.5 works on Fire firmware 6.3 and up (and not on 6.2.2).
Then, I tried to update the Fire firmware to 6.3.1 from the Amazon site, thinking I'd run KFU v0.9.5 again after the firmware update. I didn't think to uninstall any of the KFU installed rooting software (like superuser or TWRP) before trying the update because the root was unsuccessful.
My Fire started the update but stopped almost immediately and got stuck at the TWRP yellow-triangle logo. Also, my laptop (running Window 7) won't recognize the Fire when I plug it in with a USB cable.
When I set my laptop Device Manager to show hidden devices, "Android Phone" appears as a device. When I expand it, I see "Android ABD Interface". The Android Phone device displays for a few seconds and then disappears. If I shutdown my Kindle Fire and power it on again, the device manager does the same thing.
[FYI - I successfully rooted another Fire (though it was running 6.3) using KFU v9.0.5 on this same laptop so the Kindle Fire drivers for Windows were installed.]
Because of this behavior, none of the unbricking, KFU, or ABD utilities/commands are getting through to the my Fire. The Kindle Fire Unbricking utility, for example, will start but almost immediatley close the Windows Command window.
I don't know what to do when your laptop won't recoginize the Fire as a connected device. Is there any thing else I can try? I'd appreciate any help with this I can get!!
Go here
...and download FFF1.4
Mount your sdcard in recovery and transfer the FFF1.4.zip from your computer. Install FFF1.4 in recovery (no wipe) and reboot.
As soon as you see the Blue kindle fire logo, hold the power button until you see options show up on the bottom. Use the power button to scroll through the options and select "Normal Boot"
If you get things working and decide you want to root again I would highly suggest side loading the superuser.apk. Root Check Pro might have discovered no root because the su.apk was missing (just a thought). This is an issue with KFU. I've rooted 4 kindles and not once has it installed the su.apk.
I also had to side load superuser and Google Play. Here is a great link on this forum to help with that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24312196&postcount=17
Soupmagnet - thanks so much for the reply!
One question >> how do I 'mount the SD card in recovery'?
Long press on the Fire power button does nothing - doesn't launch TWRP in recovery mode. Entering commands in a Command window from my laptop isn't getting through to my Fire. And, as I mention above, the Kindle Fire device won't stay available in my laptop Device Manager for more than a split second.
morgan4k said:
Soupmagnet - thanks so much for the reply!
One question >> how do I 'mount the SD card in recovery'?
Long press on the Fire power button does nothing - doesn't launch TWRP in recovery mode. Entering commands in a Command window from my laptop isn't getting through to my Fire. And, as I mention above, the Kindle Fire device won't stay available in my laptop Device Manager for more than a split second.
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This is a tricky situation because you need to replace your device drivers, but you can't replace your drivers if you don't have access to them. I haven't come across a situation like this before last night so I wouldn't know how to fix your device manager issues.
You could however, try a different computer (easiest), OR create a bootable Linux LiveUSB thumb drive to boot from your laptop and set up the environment for issuing adb/fastboot commands. IMO, that would probably be the best route considering Linux's overall stability but it would definitely be the trickiest.
There are tutorials here for setting up Linux to use adb and fastboot and I'll add them as soon as I find them.
Setting Linux up for adb and fastboot can be tricky but there are plenty of Linux users here that can help with that.
Once you get everything set up, (re)install TWRP and continue wth the previously posted tutorial.
[Edit:] Actually, I have a better idea if you're using the LiveUSB and you wouldn't need to set up adb and fastboot.
Thanks for a great summary! Unfortunately even after sideloading superuser.apk, I still have read-only rights on / and the system directories under it that (would) allow me to copy over vending.apk. Yes, I am superuser when I try.
I have no problems becoming superuser, and OTA Rootkeeper works to switch back and forth.
The three things that do not work are write access to /system/app in order to switch out vendor.apk, mounting a drive as read/write, and from my PC am unable to use the adb remount command. All see outcomes of the same permissions issues.
Anyone seen this, and found the cause?
Thanks.
Are you positive your rooted download root checker verify root if you get red writing your not rooted
I'm currently trying to root my kindle with 6.2.2 with my windows XP Computer.
I've downloaded the most recent KFU and the 2 other files listed in the KFU post
KFU is currently located at c:\KFU
When I run the instal drivers.bat file It yells at me and tells me that the Google driver is unsigned. No problem, Plugged in the kindle and when the "install drivers" box came up I selected the C:\KFU\Drivers folder
Everything installed fine, When plugged in I get the USB Storage under USB devices and Anroid ADB Device under phones
when I run KFU it shows that ADB is offline
I've tried with the Mass storage stopped, still shows ADB offline.
Does anyone have experience getting KFU to work in XP?
Should I give up on the simple utility and do it from the CMD line with ADB? (I just feel safer having a script run becuase it gives less chance for error / skipped steps)
I've also tried on my mac, but sadly my older mac doesn't support KindleWater or ADB for that matter
PS as a background I have rooted 2 phones in the past and Custom ROM"d 1 of them.
My girl got a Kindle Fire and wants Jelly Bean on it. I plug it into the laptop, Windows start to look for drivers, can't find them. So, thru KFU I install the drivers, open KFU, device is not showing. I open adb, run adb devices, blank. Run adb usb devices,, device not found.
The kindle will say that its connected to the computer and I can transfer files. But windows will not show an external device is attached. So, I go to Device Manager, its an "unknown device". So I looked through post after post, finding out that I need to edit the adb_usb.ini file. Problem is, I can't get to it......
I'm not a noob when it comes to computers or android, but this has me lost......
Your GF wants too much!!!
I had same problem. Errore was plug first kindle then install kfu with drivers. Remove all drivers you installed. Now install drivers provided with kfu. Make sure SDK and java is ok. Then plug kindle.
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smsrat84 - when you plug KF into USB and Windows starts to scream about new unrecognized device, choose an option to install drivers manually from a specified location, and choose {KFU_HOME}/drivers/kindle - KFU will see it after that. Then install FFF, TWRP with KFU and so forth.
Try using Linux (yes I said the dreaded 'L' word ) because apparently it's not as fiddly with drivers as Windows is.
Personally, I used Mac and it was plain sailing all the way. No drivers, everything just worked first time [Just make sure you're careful, nothing is foolproof ]
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[Just make sure you're careful, nothing is foolproof ]
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touché
I installed the driver provided with the KFU before I ever hooked it up to the PC. Started the utility but it says ADB status offline and boot status unknown. So I checked out some youtube videos and I noticed everybody's kindle in device manager shows up as ADB Composite Device or something similar. Mine just shows up as Kindle. I for the life of me can't get it to change after many tutorials on how to. No matter what, even after uninstalling, it automatically goes to Portable Device Kindle. Can somebody help me please? I know somebody will just point me to a different thread but if you could, just let me know what I'm doing wrong and how to fix it. Thanks.
Is it a first gen. Kindle? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923010 and second post here goes into driver specifics http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547 .
Yes it's a first gen Kindle that I just bought and I installed the exe that was included in the KFU.
Just followed that guide through and it did nothing. The one thing it says though is that if the driver doesn't install correctly, uninstall the driver and check the delete software option. I'm not getting that option at all. Still doesn't show up as android phone or adb composite device. One thing I did though, is run it as an administrator and that at least got ADB to say online. Boot status is still unknown though.
buffnutz1 said:
Yes it's a first gen Kindle that I just bought and I installed the exe that was included in the KFU.
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Must be a sign You mean the drivers run.bat file? What os ?
I am trying to Root my Kindle Fire version 6.3.2, and am looking for the correct Kindle Fire Utility. I do not want to download the wrong one as the ones I have seen were for version 6.3.1 or 6.3. Anyone have suggestions?
Ichigo said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192818
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Hi...
Thanks for the linky, i grabbed it today and for some reason, it's not detecting my device. I've installed/reinstalled the drivers that came down with v0.9.8, still same results. Shows the driver Android ADB Device
When I run the option 2 to install root & superuser error encountered. We are unable to locate your kindle fire. Fastboot uses a different device than ADB. ck device mgr for Kindle or Amazon (when looking, neither are listed.)
So tried to just boot it to FastBoot and same results, device not found.
So being dummy me, i ran the Run script as admin, now i get the Tools\wget cannot be found. Thought maybe it was a long file name issue, so copied folder to c:\temp\ - still same results.
What am I doing wrong here guys?
Thanks in advance and thank you for the work you do for us idiots.
Mark
mrlee1999 said:
When I run the option 2 to install root & superuser error encountered. We are unable to locate your kindle fire. Fastboot uses a different device than ADB. ck device mgr for Kindle or Amazon (when looking, neither are listed.)
So being dummy me, i ran the Run script as admin, now i get the Tools\wget cannot be found. Thought maybe it was a long file name issue, so copied folder to c:\temp\ - still same results.
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Put everything back where it belongs first. Also, your computer recognizes the kindle as an Android adb device in device manager? You are on 6.3.2 also?
Sent from my Kindle Fire with Tapatalk HD.
Just because I am a Senior Member doesn't mean anything.
I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.
Thanks for replying
I'm on 6.3.2.
It was seeing it as android adb.
I do have it on 1.4.a as well.
I did remove all of the drivers to the point win7 was showing kindle with an !. Reinstalled and rec'd same results. Got pissed at it and removed drivers again rebooted and removed the files under .android. When I get a chance, i'll try reinstall. Maybe by manually deleting the inf file will do some good???. I'll update the post when I have a chance to work on it.
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mrlee1999 said:
Thanks for replying
I'm on 6.3.2.
It was seeing it as android adb.
I do have it on 1.4.a as well.
I did remove all of the drivers to the point win7 was showing kindle with an !. Reinstalled and rec'd same results. Got pissed at it and removed drivers again rebooted and removed the files under .android. When I get a chance, i'll try reinstall. Maybe by manually deleting the inf file will do some good???. I'll update the post when I have a chance to work on it.
Sent from my SCH-R530U using Tapatalk 2
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Have you tried running KFU under compatibility for Windows XP SP3? Once you do that, it'll automatically ask for admin privileges.
Also, does your device show when you run the command
adb devices
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on a terminal (or command prompt, on Windows) window?
Sent from my Muffin masquerading as a phone in the coffin.
Thanks
Removing the driver and deleting the files in the .android folder did the trick.
Thanks Everyone!!!!!
Mark
The one that ichigo said is good.
So I was using the new KFU 9.8+ on my first gen kindle (6.3.2)
and during the procedure while I think it was attempting to install FFF bootloader it was on <waiting for device>, my laptop lost batter life and shut down. Upon booting up my computer and trying KFU again
ADB Status: Offline
Boot Status: Unknown
My kindle now displays the logo. I assume it's bricked right now.
Are there any remedies to fix this?
HypothermicInferno said:
My kindle now displays the logo. I assume it's bricked right now.
Are there any remedies to fix this?
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It is on the orange logo? And it won't boot properly? So the kindle just stays on that screen without getting dim or anything, right?
Sent from my muffin-ated Kindle Fire with Tapatalk HD.
Just because I am a Senior Member doesn't mean anything.
I do not count myself any higher than anybody else.
Bricked as well
My fire also appears to be bricked. "Kindle Fire" is displayed and the screen doesn't dim or anything like that.
mrlee1999 said:
Removing the driver and deleting the files in the .android folder did the trick.
Thanks Everyone!!!!!
Mark
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I know how to delete the .android folder, but how can I be sure that the deleted drivers are the one associated with adb and not with other programs ? are those the drivers in Windows/system32 ?
How do you do that ?
Thanks
nugroho2 said:
I know how to delete the .android folder, but how can I be sure that the deleted drivers are the one associated with adb and not with other programs ? are those the drivers in Windows/system32 ?
How do you do that ?
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The .android folder is found under the root of your sdcard or you ext-sd. To remover the drivers:
If you are on Windows 7/8:
Hit the "Start" button on the keyboard, and when the homescreen (Windows 8) or the Start dialogue (Windows 7) pops up, type in "Add or remove".
Hit enter on the highlighted option, which should be "Add or remove programs". (Note: You may have to go into the settings tab if you are running a search on Windows 8)
This will show you a window where all the apps that are currently installed on your computer shows up. (Metro apps don't show up here.) Look through the list until you find your KF drivers. This should be listed as something like this: Kindle Fire Drivers
Highlight the driver and look towards the top of the window. You should see that a "Change/uninstall" button has popped up. Click on that and follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the drivers.
You're done!
If you are on an older version of Windows:
The procedure is the same, only you have to go into Control Panel > Add or remove programs to do this.
Good luck rooting your KF. :good:
Kindle Fire Tool
My company is making a Kindle Fire Tool for Windows and Mac. Their are several options that might help you like "Toggle Unbrick" You can also root on Android 6.3.2.
Contact me if you have any questions: [email protected]
thebane90 said:
My fire also appears to be bricked. "Kindle Fire" is displayed and the screen doesn't dim or anything like that.
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I had the Same issue found it was just stuck in Fastboot mode and Windows does not handle it well at all. I was getting a USB device not recognized error and wouldnt let me change the driver for it. To get back booting again I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850038
Followed the direction and everything was good.... Almost I found no matter what computer I use fastboot always comes up as a bad device. :crying:
But that should help you with the "Brick"
Kindle Fire 6.3.2 successfully rooted
mrlee1999 said:
Hi...
Thanks for the linky, i grabbed it today and for some reason, it's not detecting my device. I've installed/reinstalled the drivers that came down with v0.9.8, still same results. Shows the driver Android ADB Device
When I run the option 2 to install root & superuser error encountered. We are unable to locate your kindle fire. Fastboot uses a different device than ADB. ck device mgr for Kindle or Amazon (when looking, neither are listed.)
So tried to just boot it to FastBoot and same results, device not found.
So being dummy me, i ran the Run script as admin, now i get the Tools\wget cannot be found. Thought maybe it was a long file name issue, so copied folder to c:\temp\ - still same results.
What am I doing wrong here guys?
Thanks in advance and thank you for the work you do for us idiots.
Mark
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I have the same error.
What i did was...
1. Download KFU 0.9.9 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192818)
2. Download TWRP (http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/blaze)
3. Download FFF (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369405)
4. I rename them as "twrp" and "fff" respectively and place them in the "recovery" folder in KFU
5. I manually install the drivers
6. I check in the device manager to show me "Android Phone - Android Composite ADB interface"
7. I run the KFU
and that was all...
I check the root was complete with the https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5qb2V5a3JpbS5yb290Y2hlY2siXQ..
not visible on my pc.
Hey, I took the first step to root my kf on 6.3.2. I can no longer see the devise on my computer to do anhything else. I only loaded the utility file onto the devise and now what? I can't even delete it. Any thoughts?
Okay... here goes!
Vlasp said:
The one that ichigo said is good.
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*Takes a deeeeep breath* okay, I thought it looked like the most promising instructions I've found so far too... so, from a TOTAL novice at all of this, here goes! Thanks for the endorsement ( I will definately thank him too! )
So, I went through all the steps outlined by xarenmi, but it STILL doesn't recognize my kindle when I try to use the run tool.
I'm not the best with all this, so...
Help...
Hey, I finally got the google winusb driver installed (I had to do it via SDK manger) but it still recognizes my kindle as "kindle" under "other devices" in the device manager. Also the KFU will not recognize it.. period. just nothing and I'm getting really fed up.
I have followed all instuctions to the T and I am still having issues.