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.
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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.
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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.
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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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@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).
Does anyone happen happen to know, specificly (ie. manufacturer, or distributor part number or model number) what USB connector the KF uses?
I just bought a used KF and the connector is failing. I have someone that can attach a new one for me but I haven't been able to figure out what connector to buy. Lots of searching and looking at pictures but i haven't been able identify it for certain. If I have to, I will pull the board and look at it but I thought I would ask first.
Thanks
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I probably cant help you much but I use 2 different ones both non stock. one is for my droidx seems a little loose but it functions. The other is made by belkin standard usb to micro for media transfer this one is a little tight. when you say fail can you clarify that?
Thanks for your help. I am looking for the connector that is soldered to the motherboard inside the KF not a cable. When I plug a cable in the connection is very loose and I have to wiggle the cable a lot to make a connection and if I let go of the cable the connection fails. I have tried several cables, as well as, the wall charger, all with the same results so I am sure it is the connector on the motherboard. The cables work fine on my other devices.
Thanks again for your help.
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its sound more like a loose fitting cable than the connection point itself I wouldnt know how to go about replacing the device end. Possibly might require a new motherboard to do so unless your pretty crafty. Wish I could be more help to you.
The belkin brand is much tighter fit I purchased it at target 16$
The entire reason I bought my Kindle Fire is to have a mini-laptop at an affordable price. I wanted to take notes with it using a external keyboard but was too ignorant to look-up and discover that it didn't support one. I have been looking into rooting my Kindle but it is simply over my head and fear with so many comments and questions about people bricking there Kindle, etc.
My only purpose it to get my Kindle to support my keyboard. The Kindle is more-or-less worthless to me for all other purposes. I use it for a calendar, email (read), and reader (though I prefer to read on my Kindle Keyboard).
I have the HDE 7" Tablet Stand with USB Keyboard - Black Faux Leather Carrying Case and a USB 2.0 A to Micro B Female / Male Adapter.
What is the most simple and safest way to get this working on my Kindle.
I am a novice. I attend, at this moment, to do no other tinkering at all. It may even be nice to keep the same look of the Kindle if this is possible.
Thank you so much ahead of time for your help!!!
If you search " kindle fire USB keyboard" you will find at least 2 threads that discuss this. Off the top of my head, there is a specific USB adapter that you are missing. Get that, and your typing.
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If you install GedeROM, which supports USB OTG, you can get a special host cable that let's you plug in USB devices to your Kindle Fire. That would mean you can plug in a keyboard as well.
Ii have attached a keyboard to my kindle with an otg cable and it works. If you have windows 7 then I think you should go ahead and flash a bootloader ,a rom,and recovery using kfu. Because their are usually no problems with kindle fire utility on win 7.
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?
Good evening everyone!
Have a couple of Kindle Fire's sitting here that I've repaired/replaced a failed USB charge port on and they are not showing any signs of life. Using a breakout cable I have verified pins were soldered correctly and not shorted to each other. I also have one that ripped a couple of pads and think I have it wired correctly. Wondering if there might be any schematics or service manuals floating around for these. Or information/diagrams specifically related to the micro-usb pinouts. I have been searching for the better part of the day today with no luck.
THank you for any help on this.