If you're like me, you have a Kindle Fire, but you would prefer to use it with a Mac than with a Windows computer. I'm writing up a guide on how to do numerous things such as rooting the Fire, but with a Mac.
Rooting
If you want to modify your device, the first thing to do is to root it. You can then install many apps that require root privileges, as well as install TWRP and FireFireFire Bootloader.
I use the utility Breakdroid, and it is easier to use than KindleFireUtility, the Windows counterpart, because it does not require you to install any drivers, it just works. Here is the website. Go to downloads to download the Breakdroid tool for Kindle Fire.
http://northmendo.com/breakdroid/ Feel free to donate to the guy who made this.
1. Download Breakdroid and mount the DMG file.
2. Make a folder on your desktop or applications folder called 'Breakdroid' and copy over all the files.
3. Open the Breakdroid application. It will open a terminal window. Use option 5 'Kindle Fire Tools' and hit return.
4. An icon will bounce on your dock. It may bounce for up to a minute. It will then ask you if you want to open this application downloaded from the web. Click ok.
5. It will then show a dialog warning you that this voids your warranty. If you are attempting this, you should know this already.
6. Now it opens another terminal window.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
7. Type '1' and press enter. Follow prompts. Make sure you follow any instructions exactly. Follow all the steps until step 8. You can use step 9 to donate to the guy who made this. It is optional.
8. Finally you can use step 10 to quit the Kindle Fire tools.
9. FireFireFire has been installed as bootloader and you have rooted your device.
Recovery
You can use TWRP which has been installed by the previous guide to install ROMS, backup the current system and recover from any problems.
1. To access the TWRP recovery, shut down your kindle by holding down the power button until it shows a shut down dialog. Tap shut down.
2. Now turn the Fire on again. It will show a blue 'Kindle Fire' logo. This is the new FireFireFire bootloader which has been installed.
3. Keep your eye on the power button light. It should be green. Wait for it to flicker slightly. Or you can wait 2 seconds. Then press the power button again. It will show boot options.
4. Use the power button to cycle between the boot modes. Choose recovery to boot into recovery, then leave your Fire to boot.
5. Team Win logo will show, then the curtain will rise, showing a grid of buttons.
6. You have booted into recovery! Reboot without choosing recovery mode to get back to the normal system.
Install a ROM
1. Hook up your Fire with your Mac with a Micro-B USB cable. You can get them cheap on eBay, but mine broke after a few weeks, so feel free to find a more reliable vendor.
2. Download a ROM for your Fire. I'd recommend the GedeROM if you want an Ice Cream Sandwich ROM, or MoDaCo if you want a modified stock ROM with Google Play Store preinstalled.
3. Copy over the .zip file, placing on the Fire which has mounted on your desktop. Also copy over the gapps .zip if provided if you want the Google Apps package.
4. Eject the Fire and disconnect it from the Mac.
5. Use the previous guide to boot into Recovery.
6. Tap the Backup button and backup your system. This is very important, especially when installing your first ROM.
7. BACKUP YOUR CURRENT SYSTEM! For good measure.
8. Now tap the home button at the top right of the screen. Now tap Wipe, then tap Factory Reset. Then wipe Cache, then wipe Davlik Cache. Finally System Wipe. (Thanks to Thepooch for the best way to do this bit!)
9. This will wipe the device, so make sure you've Backed up your Fire! (See steps 6 and 7).
10. Now go back to the home screen using the home button and tap the install button.
11. Choose the ROM .zip file which you placed on the sdcard. I hope you named it something easy to remember and identify.
12. Tap install.
13. If it fails, restore from the backup you made (see how important backing up before wiping is?) and make sure your ROM you downloaded was downloaded properly. Also make sure it's the original zip file, not expanded or recompressed. Then repeat. If all else fails, try a different ROM or just stay with stock.
14. If it was successful, then go back to the home screen, and if you downloaded a gapps zip file, flash this as well, in the same manner as the ROM zip.
15. Reboot into system using the reboot button on the home screen.
16. Successful? If you don't like your ROM, you can always revert to stock using your backup, or install a new ROM following these steps.
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great guide nice job really
Ok, I'll add that.
Yea, I'm just annoyed how little support there is for Macs so I wanted to show that it can be done
where can i get the link to the rom
I tried googling for the rom, and i downloaded the rom from MoDaCo, but when it finished downloaded, it's not written as .zip file.
I tried to place the entire folder in the sd card, but when go thru the TWRP recovery, of course, i couldnt find any .zip file.
Anybody can help?
This is a common problem. Open Safari, then press Command + (comma). This opens your preferences. Untick the option of automatically opening 'safe' files which is automatically unzipping your zip files. Now you can redownload the ROM and find the zip in your Downloads folder
some links to make this happen
Great info, will test much of it shortly. A few links that I found helpful and are ref'd above:
for the Google Apps package, Rootzwiki was helpful
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps#Jelly_Bean_.28Android_4.1.x.29
and points to Jelly Bean universal apps:
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20120726-signed.zip
Kudos to twa_priv for a start to that trail.
Also twa_priv has useful info here (not mac specific, check the changelog for udpates)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778010&highlight=jelly+bean+gapps+fire
that also links to hashcode's kernel_omap (now over my skill set, but might be useful)
https://github.com/KFire-Android/kernel_omap/tree/p-android-omap-3.0
A couple of ROMs for Jelly Bean (I've not tested yet, but they're on my list):
Jandy Cane
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766829&highlight=mac+kindle+fire
and since I can't find the post with the .sig file where I found AlienDroidV2.0 (which I'm told has hashcode's kernel in it), here's a bonus page that seems to have lots of good info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859851&highlight=mac+kindle+fire
northmendo's breakdroid always worth mentioning, cuz you might need to start there:
http://northmendo.com/breakdroid/ (I found kindlewater mysterious but worked for me)
and the video to Root Kindle Fire Mac (6.3 & 6.3.1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K_sw1quZlw
That ought to get you started. All links good as of today, 9/9 2012.
Most of that info is already on the original post :/
links were missing
jji7skyline said:
Most of that info is already on the original post :/
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Info yes, but links to all things downloadable were missing (except breakdroid), which is why I spent time documenting it.
nice job I`m sure that your research will help others
[EDIT 2] I've noticed that I am having an issue with charging since I installed the rom. It will only recognize the charger when the Kindle is turned on, and it charges VERY slow. Anyone have any insight to this? [EDIT 2]
[EDIT] Nevermind! The play store was included! This TOTALLY reinvented the Fire for me. [EDIT]
Thanks so much for this! Working on it now.
One question.. The site that I downloaded gede from didn't come with the GApps zip. I went searching, but it looks like there are many different versions. Could you please inform me of where to get the right one?
Thank you again. Very, very much!
handamputation said:
[EDIT 2] I've noticed that I am having an issue with charging since I installed the rom. It will only recognize the charger when the Kindle is turned on, and it charges VERY slow. Anyone have any insight to this? [EDIT 2]
[EDIT] Nevermind! The play store was included! This TOTALLY reinvented the Fire for me. [EDIT]
Thanks so much for this! Working on it now.
One question.. The site that I downloaded gede from didn't come with the GApps zip. I went searching, but it looks like there are many different versions. Could you please inform me of where to get the right one?
Thank you again. Very, very much!
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The latest version of jandycane ROM seems to fix a lot of charging glitches.
this is an incredible tool, thanks for sharing!!
device not found
hey guys... got my kindle today and I'm trying to root with the help of your guide. But after starting step one the the tool starts working but soon it wont find any device and stops. any ideas? Do I have to turn the kindle on or off?
btw: I've got the newer version of the kindle fire with 1gb RAM
[EDIT]
I just disabled and renalbed ADB and now it seems to find my device but now I'm getting this error "fail opening shift: No such file or directory" and after this its stuck "< waiting for device >".
Pleas anybody help me
janowhatever said:
hey guys... got my kindle today and I'm trying to root with the help of your guide. But after starting step one the the tool starts working but soon it wont find any device and stops. any ideas? Do I have to turn the kindle on or off?
btw: I've got the newer version of the kindle fire with 1gb RAM
[EDIT]
I just disabled and renalbed ADB and now it seems to find my device but now I'm getting this error "fail opening shift: No such file or directory" and after this its stuck "< waiting for device >".
Pleas anybody help me
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This will NOT work on the new kindle, as although it looks similar, it is very different inside. You stand an extremely high chance of a permanent hard-brick for your kindle fire. DO NOT PROCEED.
Hello guys!
I've been trying to root my kindle fire... I follow all the steps 1 to 7. Step 8 from me return "Invalid option".
I have installed Root Explorer but when I try to move "vending" apk from /sdcard/Documents to /system/app I get the message: "Your phone doesn't appear to be rooted...."
I need to follow some additional steps?
My device version is 6.3.1
Regards!
Issue
Why is it that at step 1 i am stuck on "waiting for device" ?
eliasn said:
Hello guys!
I've been trying to root my kindle fire... I follow all the steps 1 to 7. Step 8 from me return "Invalid option".
I have installed Root Explorer but when I try to move "vending" apk from /sdcard/Documents to /system/app I get the message: "Your phone doesn't appear to be rooted...."
I need to follow some additional steps?
My device version is 6.3.1
Regards!
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Maybe you should go through the steps again? It shouldn't say "Invalid option" at all. Make sure you power off and power on the kindle fire in all the necessary steps.
@behhtaran: Is your kindle fire connected directly to your Mac?
Help!
Hey everyone,
I need your help. I rooted my Kindle Fire HD (7.2.3) with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074565. I now have 'SuperSU' and 'Root Check Basic' Applications on my Kindle Fire HD.
What I want is to have the 'Google Play Store' and the latest 'Jelly Bean' version. How can I do this? The other website shows me only the way with a PC but not with a Mac.
Thanks for all your responses!
Afaik you can't root the HD (correct me if I'm wrong but) you risk bricking your device.
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unfoldyourwings said:
Hey everyone,
I need your help. I rooted my Kindle Fire HD (7.2.3) with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074565. I now have 'SuperSU' and 'Root Check Basic' Applications on my Kindle Fire HD.
What I want is to have the 'Google Play Store' and the latest 'Jelly Bean' version. How can I do this? The other website shows me only the way with a PC but not with a Mac.
Thanks for all your responses!
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Use the search, Luke...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074565
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Hey there,
Long time lurker first time poster. Sorry I didn't post a hello thread, This forum has really helped me out with my Evo and Evo shift. I have never rooted them as I didn't have need. They served my purpose as is. Now I'm in new territory so I humbly ask you pros for help trying to root my Kindle Fire. The only reason I bought this was to turn it more into a tablet more like my phone.
I have seen and read just about everything I can find on installing the drivers and rooting this thing.
I have search here and found partial answers that end up turning into a different conversation and nothing has worked.
I'm on Win XP sp3 I am very computer savvy since I'm a software tester but I am stumped.
I set driver signing to ignore and I still get the unsigned error when trying to run install_drivers.bat.
You can't change the driver signing in the registry because it will just revert back.
When I plug it in to install it it shows up in the device manager as an Android phone with the Android Composite ADB Interface If I try and update the drivers it says the best driver is already installed.
I uninstall it and reinstall and point it to C:\Documents and Settings\Users\my profile name\KFU\Drivers\Kindle and it installs the same way as an android phone with the ADB interface below it.
Like I said. I have tried everything I have read and run.bat still shows as offline
Is the Android Composite ADB Interface mean the drivers are installed correctly?
I read one post someplace else that said if it said android phone to delete it.
Been at this for a week. Come home from work and spend hours trying over and over and there must be some bonehead thing I didn't do or a setting I didn't set correctly.
Please help
You can try a utility that I did for myself and others to root.
Basic Fire Utility[Expired]
Also goto %USERPROFILE%\.android and rename the file adb_usb.ini to adb_usb.ini.bk then rerun to driver install.
Also this should have been asked in the Kindle Fire Q&A.
Try this method:
http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/13/how-to-install-kindle-fire-adb-usb-driver/
.Sometimes kfu says that the boot status is unknown even though it is just fine. assuming u havnt Try one of the options and see if the fire responds.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda app-developers app
Tera Tike said:
You can try a utility that I did for myself and others to root.
Also goto %USERPROFILE%\.android and rename the file adb_usb.ini to adb_usb.ini.bk then rerun to driver install.
Also this should have been asked in the Kindle Fire Q&A.
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Thanks!
Mods please move to the correct forum. It was a little confusing when I saw all the kindle forums.
Do you have a how to for the basic fire utility? Do I need to remove all of the KFU stuff from 9.6 first? Sorry, first root. I installed the driver and now the DM says android phone,Amazon Kindle Fire ADB Interface.
Thanks again
Since you have the drivers installed do selection 3 to install FFF 1.4a then select 4 to install TWRP 2.2.0. Selection 5 will root and put basic Google apps.
The Basic Fire Utility copies the root/ gapps flash file to your device sdcard directory then boots you into TWRP. From there you flash the file... Choose Install, scroll under folders until you see Gapps+Apps.zip file and select it then swipe the blue button to the right to flash.
Thats it. Select reboot System and you are now rooted.
Sorry I am not very good at the instruction part thats why I just kept it to myself. But If you have more questions please let me know.
Tera Tike said:
Since you have the drivers installed do selection 3 to install FFF 1.4a then select 4 to install TWRP 2.2.0. Selection 5 will root and put basic Google apps.
The Basic Fire Utility copies the root/ gapps flash file to your device sdcard directory then boots you into TWRP. From there you flash the file... Choose Install, scroll under folders until you see Gapps+Apps.zip file and select it then swipe the blue button to the right to flash.
Thats it. Select reboot System and you are now rooted.
Sorry I am not very good at the instruction part thats why I just kept it to myself. But If you have more questions please let me know.
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Thanks.
Even if it still says offline when I run the utility from the 9.6 download?
I couldn't find anything on sections 1,2,3 etc to follow in this thread and nothing on the download site besides the download link.
Thanks again
Mike Boucher said:
Thanks.
Even if it still says offline when I run the utility from the 9.6 download?
I couldn't find anything on sections 1,2,3 etc to follow in this thread and nothing on the download site besides the download link.
Thanks again
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Sent you a pm.
Tera Tike said:
Sent you a pm.
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Thanks
Didn't get a message that I had a PM. I need to check my settings.
Thanks again.
Make sure there are no spaces or special characters in your User name path. Also make sure C:/Windows/system32 is in your path.
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Tera Tike said:
You can try a utility that I did for myself and others to root.
Basic Fire Utility
Also goto %USERPROFILE%\.android and rename the file adb_usb.ini to adb_usb.ini.bk then rerun to driver install.
Also this should have been asked in the Kindle Fire Q&A.
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Download link is bad.
I could not get this thing rooted. Tera Tike spent a lot of time walking me through it, but still nothing.
It would only boot into TWRP. He then offered to see if he could fix it for me if I sent it to him.
From all of our message interaction I didn't hesitate to send a new Kindle to a total stranger.
He had put so much time in trying to help me via messaging that I knew he was a good guy and I was right.
He fix it as soon as he got it. Had a corrupt partition. Most likely something stupid I did, and it's on it's way back ready to go.
Hail Tera Tike:good:
Good job Tera
Amazon Kindle Fire
I have recently gotten a amazon kindle fire, and i have been trying to install adb drivers so i can root it and flash recovery and it finally recognized it as (android phone) android composite adb interface and the other as kindle fire android composite adb interface but the one labeled android phone has the yellow exclamation mark and in general says this device cannot start(code 10) and says its not using resources because it has a problem.... (general details on missing driver is: Device type: android phone
manufacturer: google, inc.
location pci bus 2, device 0, function 0
i tried to install the google drivers again and it said the drivers already installed do you want to continue i hit yet and then it said it could not find the drivers... im getting really confused but i am very new to this and would love to gain more knowledge so if anyone can help you have my undivided attention. thanks.
Okay, semi-newb here. I've been able to replace the ROM on an Arnova tablet a year ago, and sideloaded Google play on a Polaroid tablet. I've been researching the simplest way to turn my Mom's Kindle Fire V1 into a simple android tablet with access to Google Play. If I can accomplish this, then I'm hoping to repeat the process on my son's Kindle Fire HD. I'd like to load one of the Nexus 7 Roms. Unfortunately, there's a /lot/ of different Nexus ROMs and methods, each with links to other software that I'm trying to understand. Please forgive my questions...
I've downloaded these apps:
-gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
-GooManager_2.1.3.apk
-Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9.zip
-SmoothROM-1.7_otter.zip
-Smirkit.apk
I started at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265999
Which led me to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103278
"Installation
-Make sure you have the latest TWRP"
Is this in the goomanager file? I downloaded from this link, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592681, but I don't see the screen that shows up in the OP, and I'm not entirely sure what to do with this program.
"-I suggest you make a backup"
Is this what TWRP is for? I've copied all the KF files onto my computer already, but I don't have an .img file. And if I want to reflash with the original files, do I need to create an .img of my existing files, or do I download one from the list of files that I see in the goomanager?
"-Wipe data, cache, system, and dalvik cache"
Do I use one of these files to do this, or do I go into the KF settings to do this?
-Install ROM
Do I just copy the boot.img over to the root directory of the KF. I recall doing this for the Arnova.
-Install the latest gapps for CM10.1.x
Again, do I use one of these programs to do so, or copy files over (side-load)? I don't see .apk files in this package
-Reboot
I think I can do this one.
Again, sorry for being a newb...I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Haven't bricked a tablet yet, but I've probably just been lucky so far.
Thanks in advance. (Oh, do I need the fastboot cable for any of this? Is it recommended to get one just in case?)
Ok lemme get to things straight, this is the kfhd forum, if you have a kindle fire 1 then this is technically the wrong forum but i will point you in the right direction becasue theres some things you need to understand. First off the kindle fire 1 is very very easy to do what you want to do to it. Basically you download kindle fire utility and it will root and install whatever recovery you want onto it and from there you grab rom's from the kindle fire 1's development section and you can flash them with the corresponding gapps.
Here's where the important thing is, if you want to do this to a hd model it isnt the same process, if you attempt to use kindle fire utility on a hd model you are likely to hard brick it because the hd has a locked bootloader. The hd has a simple enough method to flash it though, as long its not the 2013 model you can install roms on it, theres a tutorial for installing with fireflash that i think is the easiest method as long as you make sure to downgrade the bootloader, somehow people tend to miss the checkbox for it.
If you mention which hd you have i cna link you to the tutorial for it but i don't wanna send you the wrong one even though there really isnt much of a difference since its the same program and inlcudes the files in teh apk.
Now to answer some questions:
First off the backup in twrp is useful yes, but only if you have twrp installed, lets say something happens and you no longer can access recovery and are forced to use fastboot, in that case you would need the image files that you mentioned, those images can be downloaded off the internet or you can jsut backup up your kindle and use those images.
Second: The wipe options are in twrp once you have it working
Third: You don't copy the boot.img over, you hit install in twrp and select the zip file that is the rom and tell it to flash.
Fourth: do as said in previous step, just do it after you flash teh rom though.
and finally yes its kinda recommended to have a fastboot cable, though i am one to talk since i don't have one but i have the means to make one at any time. Hope this helps!
Also thought i'd mention if it turned out to be a kindle fire 2 that its process is similar to the hd's so dont use kindle fire utility on it either. You can always check software version that it has installed an i can tell you for sure what model it is.
Damn, NOW I find the regular KF forum. Sorry for the double-post...
Okay, semi-newb here. I've been able to replace the ROM on an Arnova tablet a year ago, and sideloaded Google play on a Polaroid tablet. I've been researching the simplest way to turn my Mom's Kindle Fire V1 into a simple android tablet with access to Google Play. If I can accomplish this, then I'm hoping to repeat the process on my son's Kindle Fire HD. I'd like to load one of the Nexus 7 Roms. Unfortunately, there's a /lot/ of different Nexus ROMs and methods, each with links to other software that I'm trying to understand. Please forgive my questions...
I've downloaded these apps:
-gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
-GooManager_2.1.3.apk
-Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9.zip
-SmoothROM-1.7_otter.zip
-Smirkit.apk
I started at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265999
Which led me to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103278
"Installation
-Make sure you have the latest TWRP"
Is this in the goomanager file? I downloaded from this link, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592681, but I don't see the screen that shows up in the OP, and I'm not entirely sure what to do with this program.
"-I suggest you make a backup"
Is this what TWRP is for? I've copied all the KF files onto my computer already, but I don't have an .img file. And if I want to reflash with the original files, do I need to create an .img of my existing files, or do I download one from the list of files that I see in the goomanager?
"-Wipe data, cache, system, and dalvik cache"
Do I use one of these files to do this, or do I go into the KF settings to do this?
-Install ROM
Do I just copy the boot.img over to the root directory of the KF. I recall doing this for the Arnova.
-Install the latest gapps for CM10.1.x
Again, do I use one of these programs to do so, or copy files over (side-load)? I don't see .apk files in this package
-Reboot
I think I can do this one.
Again, sorry for being a newb...I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Haven't bricked a tablet yet, but I've probably just been lucky so far.
Thanks in advance. (Oh, do I need the fastboot cable for any of this? Is it recommended to get one just in case?)
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Mebejedi said:
Damn, NOW I find the regular KF forum. Sorry for the double-post...
Okay, semi-newb here. I've been able to replace the ROM on an Arnova tablet a year ago, and sideloaded Google play on a Polaroid tablet. I've been researching the simplest way to turn my Mom's Kindle Fire V1 into a simple android tablet with access to Google Play. If I can accomplish this, then I'm hoping to repeat the process on my son's Kindle Fire HD. I'd like to load one of the Nexus 7 Roms. Unfortunately, there's a /lot/ of different Nexus ROMs and methods, each with links to other software that I'm trying to understand. Please forgive my questions...
I've downloaded these apps:
-gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
-GooManager_2.1.3.apk
-Kindle Fire Utility v0.9.9.zip
-SmoothROM-1.7_otter.zip
-Smirkit.apk
I started at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265999
Which led me to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103278
"Installation
-Make sure you have the latest TWRP"
Is this in the goomanager file? I downloaded from this link, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592681, but I don't see the screen that shows up in the OP, and I'm not entirely sure what to do with this program.
"-I suggest you make a backup"
Is this what TWRP is for? I've copied all the KF files onto my computer already, but I don't have an .img file. And if I want to reflash with the original files, do I need to create an .img of my existing files, or do I download one from the list of files that I see in the goomanager?
"-Wipe data, cache, system, and dalvik cache"
Do I use one of these files to do this, or do I go into the KF settings to do this?
-Install ROM
Do I just copy the boot.img over to the root directory of the KF. I recall doing this for the Arnova.
-Install the latest gapps for CM10.1.x
Again, do I use one of these programs to do so, or copy files over (side-load)? I don't see .apk files in this package
-Reboot
I think I can do this one.
Again, sorry for being a newb...I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Haven't bricked a tablet yet, but I've probably just been lucky so far.
Thanks in advance. (Oh, do I need the fastboot cable for any of this? Is it recommended to get one just in case?)
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So let me get some clarification.. Your on a stock kindle fire code name (otter) , and trying to get to android.....
lj50036 said:
So let me get some clarification.. Your on a stock kindle fire code name (otter) , and trying to get to android.....
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Well, I have downloaded the files that these links said to download, but I've not installed anything yet. This was one of two "Nexus 7" downloads I could find, but the KF is untouched.
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Mebejedi said:
Well, I have downloaded the files that these links said to download, but I've not installed anything yet. This was one of two "Nexus 7" downloads I could find, but the KF is untouched.
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Check this video out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ21pr6_SHI
Hello All!
I decided to install CM 11 a few days ago and then thought I'd like to go back to Fire OS. I followed the instructions as much as I could from the thread on here to revert back but I have ran into a problem. I could only get 4.6.1 installed but obviously, 4.6.3 is out and my phone can see it's there to download (and it does (try to) download - every time I restart my phone). When the download finishes the phone says there is an error and it can't update but then I can search for the update and so on. I have tried doing it the way Amazon suggest from my PC but to no avail.
I can only assume that this has something to do with the fact I went from 4.6.3 to CM 11 and then back to 4.6.1 and the phones still sees itself has partially being on 4.6.3?
Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks
doing it the way Amazon suggest from my PC but to no avail
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That means you downloaded the 4.6.3 BIN image and tried sideloading it via ADB?
If not, take a look at this (scroll down to the paragraph "Recovery / Sideload Factory Images")
I think OTA update is useless at this point but using the Amazon stock recovery is very reliable, I used it many times in the beginning for testing purposes.
Just give us some details when you encounter problems, e.g. driver missing when connected to PC, etc. ... and don't forget your backup for important apps & app settings.
I tried doing this before and the CMD does not show as any devices being connected. I have it in debugging mode and plugged it in but Windows did not see it even though the phone shows as being connected. Also, just in case I tried using the command you send and it just says "* cannot read 'update.bin' *".
You have the phone connected while booted up in Fire OS OR booted up in recovery mode like the guide suggests?
Sounds like you're missing ADB drivers / Windows failed to change the drivers when phone is connected in ADB recovery mode. Indicators:
• Windows did not "see" the phone
• The command line in CMD doesn't work without proper ADB configuration
If you boot up your phone in recovery mode / ADB mode, you will need additional ADB device drivers for your Windows system.
The regular (Amazon / Kindle) USB driver that is used when you connect your phone to the PC won't work, it's simply not the same method.
That's why your phone "disappears" as soon as you (re)boot into recovery / ADB sideload mode.
Open your "device manager" (assuming, you're using Windows as your main OS) and check for your device with missing drivers.
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Try this tool (& driver) ADB, Fastboot and Drivers
Maybe you need to manually check for the "new" device and update the drivers:
Open the device manager while your phone is connected in recovery mode.
Look for its entry in the device list.
Remove it (Deinstall it).
Then "scan for hardware changes":
The device should appear in list the again, it will install the needed driver automatically (best case scenario)
or
you will have to update the device drivers manually:
You can even use (old) "Google USB drivers", I successfully tested google drivers from 2010 on Win 7 x64 with this phone in ADB mode.
If everything worked as planned, it should look like this: next to your device name, it will say "sideload":
It seems that on Windows 10 it works/looks different. I updated the driver that was suggested but I had another one which also needed updating which I have just done and appears to now let the cmd see the device properly and also allowing me to sideload.
Device manager does not see it as an Android device but as a Samsung device. Not sure why this is unless the device drivers used were Samsung ones but I guess that is irrelevant now. I will post my results once the update has finished.
Also, thanks for the help with this. Your information did help and with a bit of tweaking, it appears to have worked.
Thanks for mentioning so early that you use Windows 10, that makes it so much easier for me. :laugh:
Nah, but it looks like you will be good from here on out...
Btw. by sideloading the image, it will erase "everything" on your device, so you get clean system without leftovers, just like you hoped for.
Can you add the link for the thread you used to revert back from CM11 to FireOS?
paulalva05 said:
Can you add the link for the thread you used to revert back from CM11 to FireOS?
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The link is actually in the first reply but I have put it below anyway!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61271723&postcount=2
Bingo Bronson said:
You have the phone connected while booted up in Fire OS OR booted up in recovery mode like the guide suggests?
Sounds like you're missing ADB drivers / Windows failed to change the drivers when phone is connected in ADB recovery mode. Indicators:
• Windows did not "see" the phone
• The command line in CMD doesn't work without proper ADB configuration
If you boot up your phone in recovery mode / ADB mode, you will need additional ADB device drivers for your Windows system.
The regular (Amazon / Kindle) USB driver that is used when you connect your phone to the PC won't work, it's simply not the same method.
That's why your phone "disappears" as soon as you (re)boot into recovery / ADB sideload mode.
Open your "device manager" (assuming, you're using Windows as your main OS) and check for your device with missing drivers.
Try this tool (& driver) ADB, Fastboot and Drivers
Maybe you need to manually check for the "new" device and update the drivers:
Open the device manager while your phone is connected in recovery mode.
Look for its entry in the device list.
Remove it (Deinstall it).
Then "scan for hardware changes":
The device should appear in list the again, it will install the needed driver automatically (best case scenario)
or
you will have to update the device drivers manually:
You can even use (old) "Google USB drivers", I successfully tested google drivers from 2010 on Win 7 x64 with this phone in ADB mode.
If everything worked as planned, it should look like this: next to your device name, it will say "sideload":
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Hi, thank you for the detailed instruction. My pc can recognize and show the name of my firephone, just like what you showed in the image. But when I type "adb sideload update.bin", it still says "cannot read update.bin" What can I do now? Thank you so much.
iHuyou said:
But when I type "adb sideload update.bin", it still says "cannot read update.bin" What can I do now? Thank you so much.
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Validate the MD5 checksum, maybe your downloaded image is corrupted...
Is the update.bin file in a different directory?
Bingo Bronson said:
Validate the MD5 checksum maybe your downloaded image is corrupted...
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Hi, Bingo Bronson, thank you for your reply. What I downloaded from the link in your original post is a WinRAR ZIP archive. When I open it, there are multiple file and folders in there. There is a file called boot.img, should I change its name to update.bin and sideload it? But it is only 8Mb. Can you give a little more detailed instruction? Thanks
iHuyou said:
[...] is a WinRAR ZIP archive. But it is only 8Mb. Can you give a little more detailed instruction? Thanks
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Whoops, I think you took a wrong turn there somewhere, too many files, what to choose...!?!
edit: Slight misunderstanding, luckily iHuyou found the solution by himself. :victory:
This is the direct download link from Amazon for the latest GSM unlocked version: http://fire-phone-updates.s3.amazon...update-fire-phone-35.4.6.3_user_463001620.bin
An here is the direct download link from Amazon for the latest AT&T version: http://fire-phone-updates.s3.amazon...HC5/update-kindle-32.4.6.5_user_465000520.bin
I don't know which version you had installed, so just pick the link according to your initial Fire OS version. Reply again if you have further questions. :good:
Bingo Bronson said:
Whoops, I think you took a wrong turn there somewhere, too many files, what to choose...!?!
I don't know which version you had installed, so just pick the link according to your initial Fire OS version. Reply again if you have further questions. :good:
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Thanks again, Bingo Bronson. I figured it out. The bin file has to be in the same directory as the adb file, otherwise adb cannot find the bin file therefore cannot read it. I have successfully sideloaded 4.6.5 following your post. Thank you!
Blank Screen amazon fire phone
Hello Guys i need help with my amazon fire phone, I tried to revert back from cm11 to stock rom (http://www.android.gs/downgrade-amazon-fire-phone-to-stock-fire-os-3-5/) using this site's method i got error sideloading from stock recovery then i tried it from safe strap recovery and it went successful but before sideloading update.bin from safestrap recovey i wiped and i did not know what options i selected but now my fone wont boot only black screen and when i connect it to pc it shows 3,4 partitions and says format, format... what went wrong ?
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Need help rooting Kindle Fire gen 2
(Another weekend.. another attempt!)
I have a Kindle Fire Gen 2
System Version: Current version 10.5.1
Serial number starts with D0026
OS: Windows 7
I have looked at this thread/post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247493
And am trying to following this rooting tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959
When I get to this step:
Step 1: Type this in the window, hitting enter after each line.
cd ..\..\Root
runme.bat
I get these results:
Code:
Device type:
0) New Z2 Root Method by cubeandcube (thanks man!)
1) 2014 root (thx jcase for nice pwn binary :) and xsacha for the exploit)
2) Xperia Root by cubeundcube
3) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
4) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
5) Old
6) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 1
Exploit type:
0) xsacha Z2 Tablet Root
1) jcase Z1S Root (make sure to download the pwn binary first from XDA thread!)
Make a choice:
Please connect your device with enabled USB-Debugging ...
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
and then it does nothing.
after a while.. I tried to quit, and got this:
Code:
Terminate batch job (Y/N)? n
Copy needed files ...
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
..........................
I have performed the Windows 7 mod here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36373627#post36373627
I have also verified the ADB drivers as mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
"Once this driver has been properly installed you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface" under "Kindle Fire" in the Windows Device Manager which is located by Right Hand Mouse Click Computer, Choose Properties, then Devices or Device Manager. Expand the tree. Expand Kindle. This is where you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface"."
^^ which I do show/have in my Device Manager
Can anyone help me getting my Kindle Fire Gen 2 rooted? Or suggest something I may have overlooked/not done correctly?
thanks.
xl97 said:
(Another weekend.. another attempt!)
I have a Kindle Fire Gen 2
System Version: Current version 10.5.1
Serial number starts with D0026
OS: Windows 7
I have looked at this thread/post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247493
And am trying to following this rooting tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959
When I get to this step:
Step 1: Type this in the window, hitting enter after each line.
cd ..\..\Root
runme.bat
I get these results:
and then it does nothing.
after a while.. I tried to quit, and got this:
I have performed the Windows 7 mod here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36373627#post36373627
I have also verified the ADB drivers as mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
"Once this driver has been properly installed you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface" under "Kindle Fire" in the Windows Device Manager which is located by Right Hand Mouse Click Computer, Choose Properties, then Devices or Device Manager. Expand the tree. Expand Kindle. This is where you will see "Android Composite ADB Interface"."
^^ which I do show/have in my Device Manager
Can anyone help me getting my Kindle Fire Gen 2 rooted? Or suggest something I may have overlooked/not done correctly?
thanks.
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reboot pc
try a different USB port
sd_shadow said:
reboot pc
try a different USB port
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done as suggested (rebooted.. tried 2 different USB ports)
my results:
Code:
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry =
= (15.06.2014) v36 =
======================================================================
Device type:
0) New Z2 Root Method by cubeandcube (thanks man!)
1) 2014 root (thx jcase for nice pwn binary :) and xsacha for the exploit)
2) Xperia Root by cubeundcube
3) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
4) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
5) Old
6) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 1
Exploit type:
0) xsacha Z2 Tablet Root
1) jcase Z1S Root (make sure to download the pwn binary first from XDA thread!)
Make a choice: 1
Please connect your device with enabled USB-Debugging ...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Kindle does nothing.. sits on home screen
funny thing now.. when I plug/un-plug the kindle from the USB port.. I am no longer getting the 'prompt' asking me what I want to do.. (open folder..etc)
xl97 said:
done as suggested (rebooted.. tried 2 different USB ports)
my results:
Kindle does nothing.. sits on home screen
funny thing now.. when I plug/un-plug the kindle from the USB port.. I am no longer getting the 'prompt' asking me what I want to do.. (open folder..etc)
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try kingroot
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xl97 said:
done as suggested (rebooted.. tried 2 different USB ports)
my results:
Kindle does nothing.. sits on home screen
funny thing now.. when I plug/un-plug the kindle from the USB port.. I am no longer getting the 'prompt' asking me what I want to do.. (open folder..etc)
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sd_shadow said:
try kingroot
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Indeed it does! Thank You! Take~Care!
For one I have yet to find any root on XDA or elsewhere that is working on the KF2 System Version 10.5.1 Be sure that you have Enable ADB in Settings > Security set to on. Also be sure you have Allow installation of Applications / From unknown Sources in Settings > Device set to on.
After that please enter the folder Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36\stuff and open a command prompt - I use elevated cmd prompt in my context menu so all I need to do is right mouse click on the folder where I wish cmd prompt to open and select > Open command window here as Administrator.. If you wish you can download the .reg file to give you this option with instructions if needed here...
Code:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47415-open-command-window-here-administrator.html
Once cmd prompt is open in that folder please type....
adb devices
You should see a message something like
List of devices attached
D026A0A0328601E8 device
If not I would UNinstall any drivers you have installed > Reboot > INstall the drivers linked below > reboot and try the above steps again...
Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cizq7o8mwwqh9ji/Kindle_Fire2_ADB_Drivers.zip
If still no listed devices after opening cmd prompt > adb devices then I would check your factory cable maybe try another.
My apologies if this is to be no help. Take~Care!
rb2tfm said:
Edit!:..
Indeed it does! Thank You! Take~Care!
For one I have yet to find any root on XDA or elsewhere that is working on the KF2 System Version 10.5.1 Be sure that you have Enable ADB in Settings > Security set to on. Also be sure you have Allow installation of Applications / From unknown Sources in Settings > Device set to on.
After that please enter the folder Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36\stuff and open a command prompt - I use elevated cmd prompt in my context menu so all I need to do is right mouse click on the folder where I wish cmd prompt to open and select > Open command window here as Administrator.. If you wish you can download the .reg file to give you this option with instructions if needed here...
Code:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47415-open-command-window-here-administrator.html
Once cmd prompt is open in that folder please type....
adb devices
You should see a message something like
List of devices attached
D026A0A0328601E8 device
If not I would UNinstall any drivers you have installed > Reboot > INstall the drivers linked below > reboot and try the above steps again...
Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cizq7o8mwwqh9ji/Kindle_Fire2_ADB_Drivers.zip
If still no listed devices after opening cmd prompt > adb devices then I would check your factory cable maybe try another.
My apologies if this is to be no help. Take~Care!
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update:
ok.. well things are looking up! lol
* I am now getting a prompt when I connect the KF to the PC.. (so I can open up folders/directories..etc)
* I also now get a number back in the device list (adb device command suggested above) as well.
I tried the ROOT and QEMU steps above again.. and the device is now being somewhat responsive (as in rebooting when the screen says it will..etc)
most lines that say::
UNABLE TO CHMOD....
FAILED TO COPY FILE...
QEMU always ends with 'ROOTING FAILED!' message..
but at least its a start in the right direction!
@sd_shadow -
If RootKing approach is still recommended.. I have a some questions from quickly reading the link/overview.
* this can -not- be installed after install? (am I reading that correctly?)
* do I use the desktop or .apk approach?
* If .apk...this is done by transferring the file to my KF.. where does it get transferred to? (and how to 'run it')
thanks.
xl97 said:
update:
@sd_shadow -
If RootKing approach is still recommended.. I have a some questions from quickly reading the link/overview.
* this can -not- be installed after install? (am I reading that correctly?)
* do I use the desktop or .apk approach?
* If .apk...this is done by transferring the file to my KF.. where does it get transferred to? (and how to 'run it')
thanks.
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Cool on the looking up =) My apologies for butting in as obviously I'm not sd_shadow....
As I stated in my original post before the edit I have found nothing but kingroot that will work.
So honestly, before you root, unless you have a file manager / explorer already installed on your kindle, I would go to the amazon store on your kindle and download / install ES File Explorer. The one I was working on did not have one installed and it gave me issues due to not being able to locate and install the .apk's unless they were from the amazon store where it could auto-install after downloaded.
Code:
http://www.amazon.com/ES-Mobile-File-Explorer/dp/B008K6HN8I/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1458374068&sr=1-1&keywords=es+file+explorer
No settings in ES File Explorer need to be messed with until after root and then I would change the settings to use the recycle bin, show hidden files, root explorer ( root explorer, when enabled will try to get root permission... Just allow it access when prompted ) and a few others, but the rest are simple and I am sure you can get it to your liking.
After ES File Explorer is installed then I would go to the bottom of the first post here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
and download the attached KingRoot4.1-release-20150703-for-xda.apk if you downloaded with the kindle then just use ES file explorer to locate the KingRoot4.1-release-20150703-for-xda.apk , select it and it will install. Once installed, run the kingroot app.. it 'may' say there is not root for the device but run it anyway because it will root it.
Remember... No one twisted your arm on rooting your device.... You chose to do so and No damage is done to the device by rooting it.
After root then back to what I said earlier...
I would change the settings to use the recycle bin, show hidden files, root explorer ( root explorer, when enabled will try to get root permission... Just allow it access when prompted ) and a few others, but the rest are simple and I am sure you can get it to your liking.
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From there you should probably go through this thread awhile if you haven't
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228539
Need anything else... Just let us know. Take~Care!
xl97 said:
Edit!:..
Indeed it does! Thank You! Take~Care!
For one I have yet to find any root on XDA or elsewhere that is working on the KF2 System Version 10.5.1 Be sure that you have Enable ADB in Settings > Security set to on. Also be sure you have Allow installation of Applications / From unknown Sources in Settings > Device set to on.
After that please enter the folder Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36stuff and open a command prompt - I use elevated cmd prompt in my context menu so all I need to do is right mouse click on the folder where I wish cmd prompt to open and select > Open command window here as Administrator.. If you wish you can download the .reg file to give you this option with instructions if needed here...
Once cmd prompt is open in that folder please type....
adb devices
You should see a message something like
List of devices attached
D026A0A0328601E8 device
If not I would UNinstall any drivers you have installed > Reboot > INstall the drivers linked below > reboot and try the above steps again...
update:
ok.. well things are looking up! lol
* I am now getting a prompt when I connect the KF to the PC.. (so I can open up folders/directories..etc)
* I also now get a number back in the device list (adb device command suggested above) as well.
I tried the ROOT and QEMU steps above again.. and the device is now being somewhat responsive (as in rebooting when the screen says it will..etc)
most lines that say::
UNABLE TO CHMOD....
FAILED TO COPY FILE...
QEMU always ends with 'ROOTING FAILED!' message..
but at least its a start in the right direction!
@sd_shadow -
If RootKing approach is still recommended.. I have a some questions from quickly reading the link/overview.
* this can -not- be installed after install? (am I reading that correctly?)
* do I use the desktop or .apk approach?
* If .apk...this is done by transferring the file to my KF.. where does it get transferred to? (and how to 'run it')
thanks.
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I don't always go back and look for edited posts
so if you add information/questions
please add a new post, even if it just says see edit
root king should work, and should be safe
I'm not sure what is meant by "cannot be installed after install" means?
yes, use desktop or apk
if using apk, allow unknown sources on Fire, download apk with Web browser on Fire, after downloading is complete click on download complete notification bar, there will be a install prompt
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Hello
I stupidly bricked my kf2, I thought I could do it without a fastboot cable.
the guide I was following was https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_otter2
Got to step 6 no problems, kindle rebooted I missed what happened but it said something about having to wipe/format system then rebooted. now it just shows kindle logo for 5 seconds and then reboots and then again
I have ordered a cable after destroying 6 trying to make a fastboot one but going to be waiting weeks from china.
Anyways not the first device I have bricked and likely not the last, my question is what procedure should I follow when I do get it as I dont want to do more damage.
Thank you in advance
@rb2tfm - thanks!
@sd_shadow - thanks as well!
so to re-cap:
I have a fresh system restored KF Gen 2
I downloaded, and installed ES File Explorer.
I downloaded, and installed KingRoot (.apk file)..
When download was complete I ran KingRoot file....
Ran through some screens, had button saying TRY ROOT AGAIN.. I clicked it.. and waited until numbers were done counting..etc..
I walked away and came back to me being at the 'home' page... of the KF..
(page says to go to Google play and download root checker.. but I cant because when I go there is says browser (SILK) not supported)
If I load KingRoot again.. it shows home page with a count -down- from 100% and always seems to stop @ 56%? (Security Index/Checking running state...)
ES File Explorer settings have been changed to allow Root Exploring, Recycle Bin and Show Hidden Files as well..
At this point I'm not really clear what my next step is?
Go to this thread and try to install google play?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228539
My end goal here is to install the latest version of Android that I can on this device.. (or at least the latest that runs the best!)
Which 'ROM' is suggested for this step (once I get there?)
thanks!
@rb2tfm -
@sd_shadow -
After a reboot of the device...
and running KingRoot again..
I got the message Root successful, share with friends?
and the Security Index now shows 100% (with text of running state.... under it still)
I'm guessing I'm rooted now? lol..
but really un-clear what my next step is?
thanks!
Honor 7
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dibbler.c said:
Honor 7
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huh?
Is this a response to me?
What does that (Honor 7) mean?
xl97 said:
@rb2tfm -
@sd_shadow -
After a reboot of the device...
and running KingRoot again..
I got the message Root successful, share with friends?
and the Security Index now shows 100% (with text of running state.... under it still)
I'm guessing I'm rooted now? lol..
but really un-clear what my next step is?
thanks!
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you need to install the 2nd bootloader from Hashcode
see his thread
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xl97 said:
huh?
Is this a response to me?
What does that (Honor 7) mean?
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just spamming
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link to 2nd bootloader thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100963
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Bricked KF2 trying to install 2nd bootloader. It now turns on, shows the standard boot screen and immediately goes blank except for a white triangle in the middle with an exclamation point inside of it.
I can get it into fastboot mode with my factory cable, but I have no idea how to get it back to working condition.