hi
I have just got a new kindle fire, but when I tried to root it, it could not be rooted with the kf utility tool .
the system frimware version is 10.1.1
please help
Root access means very little on these. No ability for a custom recovery and you cannot flash roms but here`s the tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838 and more info here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892002. One thing I know for sure is that you don`t want to mess up with these they make a lousy hockey puck.
ok, I installed the super user using this " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838 "
and now I have google apps.
can I install custom recovery like TWRP ?
Look at my above post bud no custom recovery, no roms could be this way for awhile, could be this way forever.
ok thanks
If you're rooting a Kindle Fire with the 10.1.1 firmware, you are in the wrong forums. Only the 2nd generation Kindles are running that software version.
Try the KFHD forums.
soupmagnet said:
If you're rooting a Kindle Fire with the 10.1.1 firmware, you are in the wrong forums. Only the 2nd generation Kindles are running that software version.
Try the KFHD forums.
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Well, this is "officially" the right place because 10.1.x is the software version for the Kindle Fire 2 and the post is in the "Amazon Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire 2" forum. However, it's "technically" the wrong forum because the Kindle Fire 2 is much more in line with the KFHD (with respect to the software) than the original KF.
I think this might be a good source of confusion to all involved, so I'll get a note to the higher-ups to see if a change can be made.
I was just thinking what a bad idea this merger is because now new users will get convoluted information. Everything here applies to the original Kindle fire and will brick a Kindle fire 2.
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I am a complete n00b to Android and tablets, been a PC guy for years and that was fine...until now
I just got the Kindle HD Fire 7, 16GB as I don't know if it's 1st or 2nd gen etc. as I said I am a complete n00b.
The firmware is 7.3.6 and any info I find on rooting seems out dated. From what I read I have to install ADB and then some other apps. I don't want to try any until I can verify what the correct steps and files are for this. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it.
One last question is there anyway to remove the DRM from movies I buy? I have been sticking with DVDs since I can rip them but with HD and all I am thinking of buying them on Kindle but refuse to have DRM crap.
anyone?
TubeBar said:
anyone?
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I'm sure you know what a sticky is, right? Threads with important information that are stuck at the top of the forum so they will always be in view by the users. You might want to start there.
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I'm sure you know what a sticky is, right? Threads with important information that are stuck at the top of the forum so they will always be in view by the users. You might want to start there.
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Yes I have read some but none mention if it works for 7.4.6, they all just say 6.x. Will it work with my firmware 7.4.6.?
I don't tend to post in this section, but at the risk of you hard bricking, no it will not work, you have a kindle fire HD 7" model, you are looking in the wrong forum, the tools here will hard brick your kindle. Look for the amazon kindle hd 7" forum, I would send u a link but I'm on my kindle, and the xda app apparently doesn't have a copy function for sub-forums URLs.
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Yes I have read some but none mention if it works for 7.4.6, they all just say 6.x. Will it work with my firmware 7.4.6.?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928866
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So again, if your device is NOT running software version 6.3.1 or earlier, you are probably in the wrong place, despite what the title of the forum says. The forums you are looking for are located here. And even though those forums say "Kindle Fire 2 and Kindle Fire HD", they are still the same in regards to rooting and modification. Remember, the box will not say you have a Kindle Fire 2, you have to check the software version.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166668
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[SIZE=+1]Q3: How can I tell if I have a 1st or 2nd generation Kindle Fire?[/SIZE]If you have a software version of 6.3.2 or earlier, it is a 1st generation Kindle Fire. Anything after that is a 2nd generation Kindle Fire.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228534
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[SIZE=+1]Q1: How can I tell if I have a 2nd generation Kindle Fire?[/SIZE]For HD models the answer should be pretty obvious, but the KF2 has nearly the exact same hardware configuration as the original. Short of opening the device, the only way to tell for sure is by checking the software version. Devices running a software version of 6.3.2 or earlier is a 1st generation Kindle Fire. All other versions belong to 2nd generation Kindle Fires.
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[SIZE=+1]Q25: Now that I know all of the important stuff, how do I root my 2nd generation Kindle Fire?[/SIZE]While there are several tools and scripts used to root the 2nd generation Kindle Fires, they all rely on the same basic method, the Bin4ry method , which takes advantage of a remount timing issue during an ADB restore. It is very effective and works for nearly all devices natively running Ice Cream Sandwich....
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Thank you stunts513 & soupmagnet. I am glad you were around to help as I could have bricked it for sure.
I will read through these links carefully and see how to go about this safely. Thanks again.
I am looking a obtaining a Kindle Fire 2, (none HD)
I am asking if procedures exist to:
Root
FFF
TWRP
Clock Work Mod rom
Dual boot nice, but no a priority for me.
There's no fff for kf2, it has a locked bootloader so we use 2nd bootloader. Not sure what clockwork mod ROM is, I know of cwm recovery but as far as I know that's not ported to kf2. Just thought I'd warn you before you go flashing fff and hardbricking it.
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You REALLY SHOULD read this before doing anything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228539
Honestly- if you haven't bought one yet I recommend saving your money for something more easily hackable.
We have some great roms for this device but it has cost many bricks.
We have no dual boot. Buy a 2012 nexus tablet instead. That's what I would do if u could go back in time.
-》Sent from my mind to your screen.
I'm looking at a 1st gen on eBay.
Which HD device is "easy"
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I'm looking at a 1st gen on eBay.
Which HD device is "easy"
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Is that a question? Is it a first generation Kindle fire? Or a first generation Kindle fire 2?
Unless it's the original Kindle fire- is gonna be a PITA unless you're willing to do lots of research and read every word of every thread around here.
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Hi,
I have a question about Kindle Fire versions, I bought this Kindle about a month after it released so I know its a Gen 1 Kindle Fire, however I read this sticky:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928866
that says if your software version is greater than 6.3.1 then you need to use the Fire 2 rooting guides. My software version is 6.3.2, but I know without a doubt its a 1st Gen Fire. Does the software version make a difference, because I know there was some hardware changes in the Fire 2.
My gut says I should follow the Fire directions anyway but wanted to make sure before I create a headache for myself!
Thanks!
Guide just hasn't been updated. If model is D01E it''s a 1st gen.
sd_shadow's collection of links for: Kindle Fire 1
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Hey guys,
This is my first time rooting a tablet/phone.. I have jb an iphone that was pretty easy... But now I am trying to root this Kindle fire, but have been have a lot of trouble finding a legitimate or concise tutorial for rooting (which i believe i have done) and then change the kindle fire to pure android... Any help would be great... Oh you know what makes this harder.... i have a mac and i don't have bootcamp anymore....
THANKS!!
I've recently picked up a small stack of kindle fire gen1s. I'm going to need to root it and install at least Android 4 on it if I can. But I haven't gotten that far yet. I've learned to seriously do my homework when it comes to flashing roms and rooting android devices. And that's where the problems starts.
This post here quite adamantly states that only if you have Fire OS 6.3.1 or older do you have a kindle fire gen1. This post here states that Kindle Fire Gen1s have a serial number starting with "D01E".
Well my Kindle Fires all have serial numbers starting with "D01E" AND Fire OS 6.3.4. Sooo... that's not consistent at all. Is the info in that first post just outdated? What's my risk level looking like here?
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I've recently picked up a small stack of kindle fire gen1s. I'm going to need to root it and install at least Android 4 on it if I can. But I haven't gotten that far yet. I've learned to seriously do my homework when it comes to flashing roms and rooting android devices. And that's where the problems starts.
This post here quite adamantly states that only if you have Fire OS 6.3.1 or older do you have a kindle fire gen1. This post here states that Kindle Fire Gen1s have a serial number starting with "D01E".
Well my Kindle Fires all have serial numbers starting with "D01E" AND Fire OS 6.3.4. Sooo... that's not consistent at all. Is the info in that first post just outdated? What's my risk level looking like here?
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6.3.4 is the current software version for the 2011 Fire
You don't need to root to install a custom rom.
Just flash custom bootloader (firefirefire), and recovery(twrp)
There are two different custom rom types
Otter/Blaze and OtterX
Otter and Blaze are basically the same.
OtterX uses non stock partition sizes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859851
[INDEX] Kindle Fire Development
[6.3.3] Flashing FFF and TWRP without Fastboot Cable
Otter X info
[YouTube] OtterX ROM/TWRP/Bootloader [2014-05-08]
[How To] Fix OtterX Install Errors, Partition sizes, Unable to Mount System...