I have a v1 Kindle Fire, and I've been using TWRP for a very long time, haven't touched any of that stuff for ages, pretty much forgot about it because it's been so long since I needed to do anything with root access etc.
Randomly, within the past few days, the Kindle Fire has started rebooing into TWRP every single time I tap the button to put it to sleep. It's a bit annoying. Any ideas?
That new Update
Had the same problem here, it was driving me nuts because as you I didn't touch any settings of the root, been pretty fine for months.
But it seems that Amazon published a update (6.3.3) for the Kindle Fire 1st gen, messing with our rooted kindles and putting them on the reboot loop.
As far as I know, there is no way to root it with the new update, hope someone finds the way to do so. :fingers-crossed:
a few choices
live with reboots
or
downgrade twrp to 2.2.2.1, download 6.3.3 update, rename update.zip, install in twrp, no root yet.
or
install a custom rom
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sd_shadow said:
a few choices
live with reboots
or
downgrade twrp to 2.2.2.1, download 6.3.3 update, rename update.zip, install in twrp, no root yet.
or
install a custom rom
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I'm not quite sure I get this. He said it already installed the 6.3.3 update didn't he? And I still have root access.
Manbearpiglets said:
I'm not quite sure I get this. He said it already installed the 6.3.3 update didn't he? And I still have root access.
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no the kindle is rebooting trying to update, but it fails.
how did you verify root? try root checker in play store
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck
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no the kindle is rebooting trying to update, but it fails.
how did you verify root? try root checker in play store
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I assumed I still had root access after using a memory editor that requires superuser permissions, and modded my attack value in a game through said memory editing, and then I renamed a file in the system directory to disable on the air updates for the Kindle Fire in case it trying to update was causing it to reboot (the file was called otacerts.zip, which is supposed to block the on the air updates for Kindle Fire).
Manbearpiglets said:
I assumed I still had root access after using a memory editor that requires superuser permissions, and modded my attack value in a game through said memory editing, and then I renamed a file in the system directory to disable on the air updates for the Kindle Fire in case it trying to update was causing it to reboot (the file was called otacerts.zip, which is supposed to block the on the air updates for Kindle Fire).
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if you kept root through update, it was a fluke and very lucky .
the reboots people are getting is from the update install failing.
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sd_shadow said:
if you kept root through update, it was a fluke and very lucky .
the reboots people are getting is from the update install failing.
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Yeah, still have root. It seems to reboot 1/4th of the time I try to start it, but once I have it up and running it doesn't reboot until I try to put it to sleep. Inconvenient, but not unmanageable. Thanks for the info, I'll probably stick with it for a while until it becomes too annoying, and then just update without root, maybe by that point it will have been figured out though.
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Yeah, still have root. It seems to reboot 1/4th of the time I try to start it, but once I have it up and running it doesn't reboot until I try to put it to sleep. Inconvenient, but not unmanageable. Thanks for the info, I'll probably stick with it for a while until it becomes too annoying, and then just update without root, maybe by that point it will have been figured out though.
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Did you check system version in settings?
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Am having a Kindle fire ..(not kindle fire HD) .. it is having a firmware version 10.1.1 ..
could you please suggest a way to root my kindle fire ??
nitrouskiller said:
Am having a Kindle fire ..(not kindle fire HD) .. it is having a firmware version 10.1.1 ..
could you please suggest a way to root my kindle fire ??
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That depends. If you are keeping stock OS I would upgrade first to 10.2.6 and then root using the tools in the dev section. That way you will have all the fixes and improvements before you root. Try running the Binary tool first and see if you have root, before trying the Qemu tool in case you don't need it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959
[Root][Working 10.2.4]Kindle Fire 2 Root made easy
If you are going to flash other ROMs, then just try rooting using the tools in the dev section.
I would recommend backing up your partitions after you have rooted, so you can always put it back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36370218
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I've looked everywhere and I can't figure it out.
I can't get the ADB drivers to install on my Windows 8 PC. I downloaded the files and deleted them and re-downloaded them again. Can I get some help?
freakaziod210 said:
I can't get the ADB drivers to install on my Windows 8 PC. I downloaded the files and deleted them and re-downloaded them again. Can I get some help?
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What drivers did you try to install?
Jackering said:
What drivers did you try to install?
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The one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
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This is what happens:
I download the driver, the installation wizard starts, about half way through it just stops and says that it failed. I have tried re-downloading it and re-installing but nothing works.
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The one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
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This is what happens:
I download the driver, the installation wizard starts, about half way through it just stops and says that it failed. I have tried re-downloading it and re-installing but nothing works.
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Is there an error message with the failure? Have you tried installing manually through device manager?
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Is there an error message with the failure? Have you tried installing manually through device manager?
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Yeah it says install failed. I have tried to install them manually through the device manager but it says it can't find the drivers.
If you are installing manually... Do it COMPLETELY manually. Don't have it look at the directory automatically like you are doing.
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Will there eventually be an app for unlocking the bootloader on the 10.3 firmware? I don't have the factory cable and it sounds like a lot of people have bricked their device doing the downgrade to 10.2.
I hope so. I am not gonna even try it... Lol instead rooted it and used Kindlefree app to install Nova and used titanium backup. So it's "like" Android but not quite lol....
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It worked for me even with the 10.3.1 bootloader. It seems that the exploit is not closed yet.
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I can confirm that the utilities still work fine with the latest version of the kindle software, so you shouldn't even need to downgrade.
flopower1996 said:
It worked for me even with the 10.3.1 bootloader. It seems that the exploit is not closed yet.
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But if I downgrade my bootloader I won't have to use the whole 2nd bootloader method and all that right? Won't I then just be able to use some utility to flash TWRP and then flash a ROM? This Kindle thing is probably a little more intimidating than anything else I've messed with. I have mine rooted and a bunch of other hacks but I want pure Android on. I don't want a brick though..
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jwort93 said:
I can confirm that the utilities still work fine with the latest version of the kindle software, so you shouldn't even need to downgrade.
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Which utility did you use and did you need a fastboot cable?
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You're going to need the second boot loader no matter what
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You're going to need the second boot loader no matter what
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Ok so if I use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216285 to downgrade my current bootloader then use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106463 to flash the freedom boot img and TWRP then I can just flash a ROM like normal through TWRP. Right?
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jcnbama said:
Ok so if I use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216285 to downgrade my current bootloader then use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106463 to flash the freedom boot img and TWRP then I can just flash a ROM like normal through TWRP. Right?
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No need to downgrade the bootloader. Install the apk from the dev. Thread and click install. Nothing else.
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flopower1996 said:
No need to downgrade the bootloader. Install the apk from the dev. Thread and click install. Nothing else.
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What about all that craziness I have been reading about locking up the bootloader due to the 10.3.1 bootloader? I can just forget about that and install that apk file and THEN I would be able to flash a ROM via TWRP? I thought that the thread said that this tool said it was for the old bootloader. This is great news! Can you confirm this? Are we on the same page?
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jcnbama said:
What about all that craziness I have been reading about locking up the bootloader due to the 10.3.1 bootloader? I can just forget about that and install that apk file and THEN I would be able to flash a ROM via TWRP? I thought that the thread said that this tool said it was for the old bootloader. This is great news! Can you confirm this? Are we on the same page?
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Yes the exploit stil exists. Tested by myself withe the 10.3.1 bootloader and confirmed by other people. Enjoy the freedom of flashing!
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flopower1996 said:
Yes the exploit stil exists. Tested by myself withe the 10.3.1 bootloader and confirmed by other people. Enjoy the freedom of flashing!
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Oh my goodness. This absolutely worked. WHY didn't I meet you like 3 days ago? LOL Any noob to Kindle should know about this. Root + Run a simple .apk WOW. Any thoughts on the best Rom going right now for KF2? Kernel?
jcnbama said:
Oh my goodness. This absolutely worked. WHY didn't I meet you like 3 days ago? LOL Any noob to Kindle should know about this. Root + Run a simple .apk WOW. Any thoughts on the best Rom going right now for KF2? Kernel?
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Well, i personally use the aosp Rom by hashcode. It`s simple, nice and clean. But what you are using is your own choice. Flash different Roms and make your own mind.
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flopower1996 said:
Well, i personally use the aosp Rom by hashcode. It`s simple, nice and clean. But what you are using is your own choice. Flash different Roms and make your own mind.
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So, it looks like I have screwed something up. This figures as my luck is terrible with this freegin Kindle. So I got TWRP recovery working fine. I DL Cyanogenmod 10.1 and Gapps accordingly. Went into TWRP of course made a backup, then went to flash. I wiped EVERYTHING and went to flash the ROM. I received the error <Could Not Open .zip> So now I have nothing on file except a bad .zip. I did re-download the ROM assuming it was bad and restored my TWRP backup. Now I am stuck in what appears to be a Kindle Bootloop. The Kindle Fire (Orange) logo comes up, a few seconds later it blinks back off again and recycles. Now what? I can't get the Kindle to boot so I can put the .zip back on the machine. I am STUCK. This sucks... :crying:
jcnbama said:
So, it looks like I have screwed something up. This figures as my luck is terrible with this freegin Kindle. So I got TWRP recovery working fine. I DL Cyanogenmod 10.1 and Gapps accordingly. Went into TWRP of course made a backup, then went to flash. I wiped EVERYTHING and went to flash the ROM. I received the error <Could Not Open .zip> So now I have nothing on file except a bad .zip. I did re-download the ROM assuming it was bad and restored my TWRP backup. Now I am stuck in what appears to be a Kindle Bootloop. The Kindle Fire (Orange) logo comes up, a few seconds later it blinks back off again and recycles. Now what? I can't get the Kindle to boot so I can put the .zip back on the machine. I am STUCK. This sucks... :crying:
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You have fastboot cable?
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You have fastboot cable?
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It's on the way lol. Ordered it today. What is terrible is I thought I was doing the right thing by doing a backup up TWRP. Just in case ya know? It *usually* works. Now I just need to know the next steps so I can get back where I need to be. Thought I was home free with TWRP.
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It's on the way lol. Ordered it today. What is terrible is I thought I was doing the right thing by doing a backup up TWRP. Just in case ya know? It *usually* works. Now I just need to know the next steps so I can get back where I need to be. Thought I was home free with TWRP.
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I did the exact same thing when i got my kindle back in January. (Yeah, i had to order my cable right after that )
For some reason I've never been able to restore a stock TWRP backup on the kf2. It always borks the bootloader.
I know there is a special requirement that our bootloader uses a file called stack on the system partition- that's why you can't get into recovery now (when you wiped the system it wiped the stack file which let's us run the second bootloader.)
Anyway, Once you have the fastboot cable its really easy to get things going again. Pm me if you need a hand.. I've been through this myself a few times lol.
If you ever end up in the same situation again where you wiped the system and the zip is bad... Stay in twrp and use "adb sideload" to push a good zip from pc.
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mindmajick said:
I did the exact same thing when i got my kindle back in January. (Yeah, i had to order my cable right after that )
For some reason I've never been able to restore a stock TWRP backup on the kf2. It always borks the bootloader.
I know there is a special requirement that our bootloader uses a file called stack on the system partition- that's why you can't get into recovery now (when you wiped the system it wiped the stack file which let's us run the second bootloader.)
Anyway, Once you have the fastboot cable its really easy to get things going again. Pm me if you need a hand.. I've been through this myself a few times lol.
If you ever end up in the same situation again where you wiped the system and the zip is bad... Stay in twrp and use "adb sideload" to push a good zip from pc.
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I actually tried the side load through TWRP. When I typed "adb devices" it showed my device in host mode and the file wouldn't transfer although TWRP was in adb sideload mode. But then I just thought "oh well guess I'll restore my backup" lol. Yeah that didn't work out..
Sent you a P. M. BTW. thanks again!
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Thanks for the info guys. I'm glad I didn't have to change the firmware. The whole process was super easy and now I'm running jb 4.2. For those reading, just root->install one touch apk->make backup in twrp->factory reset->flash rom and gapps->success!
punkcitykid said:
Thanks for the info guys. I'm glad I didn't have to change the firmware. The whole process was super easy and now I'm running jb 4.2. For those reading, just root->install one touch apk->make backup in twrp->factory reset->flash rom and gapps->success!
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**As a special note however DO NOT restore your factory backup if you have trouble. You will end up like me. Bootlooping with a fast boot cable in the mail.** if I could go back in time I would've downloaded the files via a hard line rather than slow wifi and maybe even double downloaded.. Oh well. This is a learning opportunity.
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Can not for the life of me get this too boot into CWM.
I have used CF auto root and confirmed I have root access, I have deleted the recovery file in system/etc and no matter what I do, CWM just won't boot, it just keeps booting into android recovery. I even tried taking the battery out as soon as CWM is finished to prevent a boot into the os and then trying to boot into it, still nada.
Is there something I am missing?
Are you already rooted or are you trying to install CWM first and then root?
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Sorry just re-read lol. Why don't you use TWRP? Personally I like that recovery better. Since you're already rooted just install goomanager and install it through there. Or you could also install CWM through rom manager.
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marcoxx626 said:
Are you already rooted or are you trying to install CWM first and then root?
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Already rooted, I read a guide that says delete install.recovery.sh, which I thought I did but it is not actually deleting, says it is but just does not disappear? wtf
EDIT: just seen your edit, I used clockwork before on my DHD, that is why i chose this. Will try it via ROM manager, if all fails I shall try your recovery choice, TY.
Ok this is weird, root checker confirms I have root, I can grant things root access (rom manager, goomanager) but they always fail when setting the permissions, also can't delete that file in system/etc...so my device is like half rooted or something? Any ideas?
Gibbo3771 said:
Ok this is weird, root checker confirms I have root, I can grant things root access (rom manager, goomanager) but they always fail when setting the permissions, also can't delete that file in system/etc...so my device is like half rooted or something? Any ideas?
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Why are you deleting system files? I've never had to delete anything when rooting or flashing a recovery.
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marcoxx626 said:
Why are you deleting system files? I've never had to delete anything when rooting or flashing a recovery.
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install.recovery.sh installed reflashes the recovery system to the android default, I am trying to flash to clockwordmod but it just keeps booting into android recovery no matter what i do, root checker confirms i am rooted.
I am just stumped on what to do....i can't get any custom recovery on this.
Goomanager says it can not find one for my phone and rom manager says the s4 is not even supported, all apps are up to date. what gives?
Gibbo3771 said:
install.recovery.sh installed reflashes the recovery system to the android default, I am trying to flash to clockwordmod but it just keeps booting into android recovery no matter what i do, root checker confirms i am rooted.
I am just stumped on what to do....i can't get any custom recovery on this.
Goomanager says it can not find one for my phone and rom manager says the s4 is not even supported, all apps are up to date. what gives?
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try TWRP through goomanager. its better imo, and installed in seconds with no problem. didnt have to delete anything either.
oh and btw, if this is a gt-i9505 related problem, youre in the wrong forums... might help more over in the gt-i9505 forums
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try TWRP through goomanager. its better imo, and installed in seconds with no problem. didnt have to delete anything either.
oh and btw, if this is a gt-i9505 related problem, youre in the wrong forums... might help more over in the gt-i9505 forums
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nah goomanager/rom manager was not installing either CWM or TWRP, however i done a factory reset of the phone, redone the rooting process and installed TWRP manually, fixed now.
Where is this mhystical forum section?
Gibbo3771 said:
nah goomanager/rom manager was not installing either CWM or TWRP, however i done a factory reset of the phone, redone the rooting process and installed TWRP manually, fixed now.
Where is this mhystical forum section?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2162
thats for the correct version of your phone
The Illest 619 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2162
thats for the correct version of your phone
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Probably a stupid question but I guess the roms in this section will not work with my phone? the choice here compared to there is ehm....limited hehe.
not 6.3.2
kindle fire utility boot status unknown
adb is online..how to looting?
Use Kindle Fire Utility to root.
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Use Kindle Fire Utility to root.
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I've been trying last night and today, and it won't work. The version is 6.3.3. Drivers are fine, shows up as Android Composite ADB Interface in device manager on windows 7. I can access the Kindle as a drive on my PC. When I run Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.9, it reports
ADB Status: Online
Boot Status: Unknown.
If I try to either manually set fastboot with option 1 Bootmode Menu, or try to "Install Permanent Root with Superuser" option 2, it has
Installing Permanent Root
Activating Fastboot (4002)
5090 KB/s (510876 bytes in 0.09x) then this:
couldn't write bp1, panic!
finds twrp.img, and downloads fff.bin. Then the kindle reboots, KFU says "Installing FFF..." and <waiting for device>.
But then does nothing, even after I swipe the lock and go back into file transfer mode on the kindle.
Anything I try to do reports "couldn't write bp1, panic!" on KFU. I have another kindle that rooted fine, this one just refuses to.
Any ideas?
AviatorDave said:
I've been trying last night and today, and it won't work. The version is 6.3.3. Drivers are fine, shows up as Android Composite ADB Interface in device manager on windows 7. I can access the Kindle as a drive on my PC. When I run Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.9, it reports
ADB Status: Online
Boot Status: Unknown.
If I try to either manually set fastboot with option 1 Bootmode Menu, or try to "Install Permanent Root with Superuser" option 2, it has
Installing Permanent Root
Activating Fastboot (4002)
5090 KB/s (510876 bytes in 0.09x) then this:
couldn't write bp1, panic!
finds twrp.img, and downloads fff.bin. Then the kindle reboots, KFU says "Installing FFF..." and <waiting for device>.
But then does nothing, even after I swipe the lock and go back into file transfer mode on the kindle.
Anything I try to do reports "couldn't write bp1, panic!" on KFU. I have another kindle that rooted fine, this one just refuses to.
Any ideas?
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You have another kindle that has 6.3.3 that rooted with no issues? Just curious. Planning on rooting mine as well and looking for any insight as I don't want to brick my device since it updated to 6.3.3 on me.
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You have another kindle that has 6.3.3 that rooted with no issues? Just curious. Planning on rooting mine as well and looking for any insight as I don't want to brick my device since it updated to 6.3.3 on me.
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Yes, I actually had 2 of them that rooted fine. They are all KF HD 7" First Generation. This one just won't. I'm now working with the KF First Aide tool kit, and I now get SU: ACCESS DENIED or something like that. Communication with ADB is fine, there's a permission issue somewhere I can't figure out.
Towelroot.com
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Http://Towelroot.com
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Think your link has an extra http://
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Think your link has an extra http://
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Hmmm. Downloaded it, installed it. The "make it rain" button that says it will reboot my device does not.
Rooting Kindle running 6.3.3
so you have successfully rooted a kindle fire hd running 6.3.3? I have spent all day trying to figure out how to root mine and install a version of jelly bean. Could you point me in the direction of what versions of jellybean/kindle fire utility to use? i have tried using kf utility 0.9.9 and i have the same issue as you where it says the device is online but the boot status is unknown. Thx for the help.
Rob251 said:
so you have successfully rooted a kindle fire hd running 6.3.3? I have spent all day trying to figure out how to root mine and install a version of jelly bean. Could you point me in the direction of what versions of jellybean/kindle fire utility to use? i have tried using kf utility 0.9.9 and i have the same issue as you where it says the device is online but the boot status is unknown. Thx for the help.
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Awww crapola. Nevermind. All I knew was that both of them were on 6.3.3, so I thought that was what they've always been on. Bzzzzt. The one that was working still has the adw launcher installed, but it doesn't have root any more. So THAT'S why KFU doesn't work on this new one.
They are my girlfriend's kids' kindles, and I told her not to ever update them, but I guess this one was pushed out.
So.... how long until theres a root kit for 6.3.3?
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Awww crapola. Nevermind. All I knew was that both of them were on 6.3.3, so I thought that was what they've always been on. Bzzzzt. The one that was working still has the adw launcher installed, but it doesn't have root any more. So THAT'S why KFU doesn't work on this new one.
They are my girlfriend's kids' kindles, and I told her not to ever update them, but I guess this one was pushed out.
So.... how long until theres a root kit for 6.3.3?
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Hopefully soon, i heard towelroot this new program/website that roots a bunch of devices may work. have you heard anything about it? i dont want to brick my kindle.
Rob251 said:
Hopefully soon, i heard towelroot this new program/website that roots a bunch of devices may work. have you heard anything about it? i dont want to brick my kindle.
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Didn't brick it, but didn't work either. The apk installs just fine, but when I click the "make it rain" button that says the device will reboot, nothing happens. The device does not reboot, and is not rooted. I tried rebooting the kindle and trying again with the same result. I guess I now fit the definition of insanity.
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Didn't brick it, but didn't work either. The apk installs just fine, but when I click the "make it rain" button that says the device will reboot, nothing happens. The device does not reboot, and is not rooted. I tried rebooting the kindle and trying again with the same result. I guess I now fit the definition of insanity.
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And... tried V2 of towelroot this morning. Still no worky-worky.
Somebody get a straitjacket.
Old rooting methods not working yah...
What I have done -
1. fastboot using factory cable
2. install TWRP+FFF with KFU
3.flash modified pre-rooted ROM
If Amazon continues updating 1st gen, not sure there are lots of enthusiasts, who would continue rooting it. Thus decided to switch to alternative ROM. Well, stock is better for battery etc... etc... but as I do also have HDX and most of time use it, having stock ROM on 1st gen is not as crucial for me.
According to this post (and the post above^^), if you have a factory cable (special cable used to power on in bootloader mode), you can revert to a custom recovery and bootloader and then flash a 6.3.2 ROM. Problem then is avoiding another OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53532982&postcount=2
my fff said:
in cmd driver number showing.but in kfu boot status unknown...adb driver composit installed..
why that? kfu trouble?kindle version 6.3.3 is 6.3.2 same thing?
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see firmware 6.3.3 -=Post your rooting progress here=-
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Please don't just start a new thread, when you don't get the answer you want.
my fff said:
Not Kfu. In cmd kindle fire tooting
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no toot for 6.3.3, cmd other otherwise
To root new update 6.3.3, you need a fastboot/factory cable, adb/ fastboot.exe files, FFF bootloader.bin, twrp.img, and my prerooted 6.3.3 zip
Kindle Fire Utility does not work with 6.3.3 update
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I recently unrooted my Gen.1 and got it up to date, then of course I came across a deal on a Fire HD. Now that the HD fills my amazon needs I would like to just convert my old Gen.1 to a android device. Is there a current working ROM with an idiots guide on installing??
EDIT: I went ahead and rooted it, so it does now have twrp. But everything else is a little Greek to me.
Well I spent last night and this morning reading and attempting to install a ROM: SlimKat (unoffical) for the OtterX, no luck. Looks like a lot is out of date (dead links) and assumes I know what I'm doing. I really don't know what "system" I have and such. I did root my kindle and used adb last night but this morning when I attempted to install OtterX ROM/TWRP/Bootloader access denied.
My end goal is to run one program (DashMeterPro for iRacing) from google play on my kindle, that's all it will be used for. So if there is a easier way to accomplish this just let me know.
I really don't know where to start now.... My Kindle has 6.3.4 software, rooted with TWRP 2.2.2.1 installed.
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Well I spent last night and this morning reading and attempting to install a ROM: SlimKat (unoffical) for the OtterX, no luck. Looks like a lot is out of date (dead links) and assumes I know what I'm doing. I really don't know what "system" I have and such. I did root my kindle and used adb last night but this morning when I attempted to install OtterX ROM/TWRP/Bootloader access denied.
My end goal is to run one program (DashMeterPro for iRacing) from google play on my kindle, that's all it will be used for. So if there is a easier way to accomplish this just let me know.
I really don't know where to start now.... My Kindle has 6.3.4 software, rooted with TWRP 2.2.2.1 installed.
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[INDEX] Kindle Fire Development
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Decided to go with otterkat since it worked with stock partitions.
Updated to TWRP 2.6.3.1, installed otterkat & gapps and rebooted. It did display the Otterkat boot screen but after about 20 minutes the screen was still black...... Not sure what to try now.
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Decided to go with otterkat since it worked with stock partitions.
Updated to TWRP 2.6.3.1, installed otterkat & gapps and rebooted. It did display the Otterkat boot screen but after about 20 minutes the screen was still black...... Not sure what to try now.
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what were the filenames?
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guess I would update twrp to 2.7.1.0
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you factory reset in twrp?
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otterkat-v0.03a.zip
gapps-otterkat-kk-20131119.zip
I did a factory reset but I don't think I did it exactly right before I installed the above files.
Not sure how I would update TWRP since I can't drop files into sdcard.
I did a factory reset the installed zip files again & it works!!!!! Just you asking got me to thinking that might be the issue. Thanks again for your help!!!