Can anyone give me a recommendation for a Data Transfer cable for the kindle fire? I've seen the threads regarding the factory cable, and have noted that as a possibility, but I was wondering if anyone could refer me to a decent cable that will work strictly for data transfer.
I did purchase this cable from newegg, as it was listed as a charge/data transfer cable specifically for Kindle Fire, however, it only provides charging. It does not provide data transfer for KF, windows doesn't even see the device. Interestingly enough, I hooked up my HTC Evo Design 4g to this cable, and data transfer worked immediately. Just doesn't work for the Kindle for whatever reason. Up till now, I've been using my data cable from the HTC Evo and it works with the Kindle, but I think it's causing issues when I set the KF to fastboot for rooting. Not sure if it's due to the cable or not, that's why I want to try a different cable.
Cable I use
I got this cable to charge my phone and data but works fine with my kindle as well.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5458&seq=1&format=2
I just use the USB cable that came with my old LG dumbphone. It works for data and charging.
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I use the USB cable that came with my Kindle 3 (now called the kindle keyboard). It works great! I suppose it was designed to work with any micro USB product, but was optimized for the kindle family
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I ordered 4 of these and so far they're great..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003V42O6K
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@Cryplock and tobiasunruh: Do the cables you linked to work for rooting? My problem was that I have a cable from my HTC phone, but I can't get past the initial reboot to fastboot. Not sure if it's the cable or the drivers. I've heard the drivers can be a pain to get to work in fastboot.
I'm using usb cable that came with my SG2 and it works well.
i'm loading with the cable from the Samsung gallaxy SII.
works great.
thea mohamed-toorn said:
i'm loading with the cable from the Samsung gallaxy SII.
works great.
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if it is the same cheap ass one that came with the sammy gs1 don't use it. use a blackberry one if you can.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QATRCA/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
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You are playing Russian roulette if you are using any other cable besides a BB or one of equal quality.
RazorChrist said:
@Cryplock and tobiasunruh: Do the cables you linked to work for rooting? My problem was that I have a cable from my HTC phone, but I can't get past the initial reboot to fastboot. Not sure if it's the cable or the drivers. I've heard the drivers can be a pain to get to work in fastboot.
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Sorry bro but I'm not sure cause I was already rooted when I bought them...
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I just bought a $2 cable from a chinese marketplace while i was over in hong kong, works perfect.
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RazorChrist said:
@Cryplock and tobiasunruh: Do the cables you linked to work for rooting? My problem was that I have a cable from my HTC phone, but I can't get past the initial reboot to fastboot. Not sure if it's the cable or the drivers. I've heard the drivers can be a pain to get to work in fastboot.
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Sorry for the really late response but yes I used the monoprice cable to root my kindle. I also have no problems mounting the kindle to my computer. Works flawless.
I've been using the same cable that came with a 1st gen kindle I got for my daughter. It does work for rooting also. I can't post links here yet but if you go to amazon and search "kindle fire USB" you will find it. Its white and looks like 1 that would come with an Apple product.
Any micro b to usb a cable will work for the kf. They don't make usb cables specifically different for different devices, it has wires that correspond from one end to the other to transfer power and data. They are all made exactly the same albeit different qualities of manufacturing, and the cables and ends can go bad from metal fatigue. If you are having trouble with data connection it could just be a loose connection in the usb micro b end or more likely the wrong drivers installed on your pc.
Also a "factory cable" is a modified usb cable intended solely to alter boot mode, not for data transfer unless equipped with some sort of switch or expressly described as being capable of such.
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I purchased my cable from a Japanese thrift store for 1.50, but i'm sure any thrift store micro usb would work.
you all are waaay overthinking this stuff here.
both my original KF and my KF HD 7" are two of the least pickiest microusb devices I've owned.
The reason some devices (i.e. Samsung) are finicky is becauase they connect a precision resistor to two pins on the micro USB connector and their device checks for the presence of their OEM cable by measuring a the power drop over that resistor. One of the pins on a micro usb-B connector is NC since it's a 5 pin connector and the usb A's are 4 pin, so a device that isn't specifically looking for something special on those pins will never know the difference.
Luckily, Amazon took the more respectable route of not ****ing with stupid unnecessary **** in their designs. USB is a digital signal, so as long as you're not getting excessive voltage drop due to too much overall length without an active repeater and your logic high/low signals are within the fairly generous tolerances the spec provides for, any cable will work.
I tend to buy the $4 ones on amazon and have had great luck with them. If I munch one through poor handling or someone steals it, I just go to the big old box of spares I have and pull a handful more out...
I use the cable that came with my Kodak digital camera and it works for charging, syncing and rooting.
The original cable works fine to me, but speed transfers are slow as hell!
I'll try some of your tips on new cable (the cheapest one, possibly).
Although Kindle Fire HD 8.9" has a separated mini-hdmi port, I am curious to know if it supports video output from its usb port. I have one usb2vga (usb2hdmi) adapter and if it is not absolutely necessary, I don't want to buy a minihdmi2vga adapter. I wonder if anybody tried.
My kindle fire seems to have trouble charging lately, i have tried various different types of charges but they all fail. I thought it was a sign that this old Tablet has run it's course but i have realized it has no problem charging via USB...is there still hope for my tablet?
kira abdool said:
My kindle fire seems to have trouble charging lately, i have tried various different types of charges but they all fail. I thought it was a sign that this old Tablet has run it's course but i have realized it has no problem charging via USB...is there still hope for my tablet?
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Does a usb to wall adapter work? Use that if it does.
I have now problems in charging kindle fire. Now that there is no warranty. I want to buy another cheap pad, however, I hope the battery port that connect to the motherboard is the same with that on kindle fire. Is there any advice?
Hi,
I have just got a 2nd generation Fire TV.
When I plug in an external hard drive the USB port does not seem to have enough power so the drive just spins up then clicks endlessly.
Does any one else have this same issue?
Do I have a dodgy box or is this a common flaw?
I have tried with 2x different Western Digital portable drive
(1 x 1Tb , 1 x 2Tb my passport ultra)
You need to provide external power to the drive through a powered hub or USB Y-Cable (+ power adapter). Alternatively use a powered USB external drive.
Also, make sure it's formated in FAT32. It won't read anything else. Including exFat.
Yeah thanks,
I have ordered a Y cable to provide external power to the drive.
Not ideal though.
The 1st Gen (Which I have a few of) can sufficiently power a portable drive on their own.
Just another negative point for the so called "improved" 2nd generation Fire TV, unless they can provide more power to the USB port through a kernel update?
gazdaman. said:
Yeah thanks,
I have ordered a Y cable to provide external power to the drive.
Not ideal though.
The 1st Gen (Which I have a few of) can sufficiently power a portable drive on their own.
Just another negative point for the so called "improved" 2nd generation Fire TV, unless they can provide more power to the USB port through a kernel update?
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The 1st generation is the same unless rooted.
Claude Koch said:
The 1st generation is the same unless rooted.
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All my 1st Gens are rooted so I wouldn't know otherwise
My 2nd gen is also rooted but as I said, even with root it doesn't power the portable drive sufficiently.