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Rooting Kindle Fire v6.3 guide from a noob...

I had a lot of trouble rooting the Kindle fire and had to read a lot of threads on this site to figure things out; so I figured I would share the experience I had, maybe someone else who is new can benefit from my experience.
First I downloaded and used Kindle Fire Utility version 0.9.5 (KFU 0.9.5):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
I plugged in the Kindle fire and selected "Install Permanent Root with Superuser". It went through everything and told me that root was successful.
Then I tried to select "Install GoogleApps/Market/GoLauncherEX". The GoLauncher installed correctly but everything else failed to install.
I side installed youtube and several google apps successfully.
Unfortunately Android market would not install, and I could not login into any of the Google apps, I kept getting an error message.
At this point I tried to play Prime Instant Videos and realized you can not play these on a rooted Kindle.
I was rooting just for fun and was not really ready to loose the Amazon Prime Instant videos. So I decided to reset my Kindle fire to Factory Defaults.
WARNING: DO NOT RESET your Kindle fire to Factory Defaults, it can Brick your Kindle fire!!!! While experienced users may know how to recover from this, for new users be very careful!!! Do not do this!
I will make a long story short and say luckily I failed to do this due to my incompetence and got lucky.
So I had a working rooted unit that blocked the use Amazon Prime Videos, but I could not install Android Market, or figure out how to unroot.
I tried to install the following apps manually by sideloading them: Android Market, Root explorer, and Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper (so I could unroot it).
I failed to load Android market. Root explorer and Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper acted like I did not have root access. But Amazon Instant Prime was still not working.
After a lot of reading the threads I found out that KFU 0.9.5 has a bug and does not install superuser on some peoples Kindle Fires and thus only partially roots it. I found superuser.apk and sideloaded it, and installed it. This worked!
Suddenly when I started RootExplorer it asked me if I wanted to grant the app root access. Well Yes! I was now able to manually install Android Market. Please follow all the directions in detail! Even small details that seem not so important are actually very important, and must be followed to install Android market successfully. It took about three tries before I figured this out and installed Android Market.
I had to run Android market (let it load for extended periods) and reboot about 4 times before it finished updating to Google play and seemed to be working properly.
I was then able to unroot using Voodoo OTA rootkeeper (temporary unroot).
Now I have a Kindle Fire that works like the original, with all the Amazon services. It has Google Market, so I can install Google Apps. Most importantly it has Youtube app and Google+. This is all I ever wanted so I am happy.
I hope this helps. So here is the most important lesson learned. KFU 0.9.5 sometimes does not install superuser, so side load it, and do not reset your kindle fire to factory defaults once it is rooted.
Thanks for all the posts on xda-developers for helping me.

Interesting, but a good read. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I just got my KF yesterday... it too was 6.3. Running KFU under Windows 7, I had no real issues, after some massaging I was able to get it to recognize the device, gain root, and install TWRP. Once I had my recovery, I backed up the device, wiped, then installed Reloaded ICS. Here's where it got tricky... after install, the device was stuck in recovery boot mode, so it wouldn't get out of that loop... further, KFU was showing that the USB connection wasn't there, but after looking into it, I found a thread saying that in some cases even in that state, the bootloader can be changed, so I changed it and it worked!
Now I have my KF running Reloaded ICS with TWRP recovery... soooo nice.
Again, thanks for sharing your experiences!

kalahari00 said:
I had a lot of trouble rooting the Kindle fire and had to read a lot of threads on this site to figure things out; so I figured I would share the experience I had, maybe someone else who is new can benefit from my experience.
First I downloaded and used Kindle Fire Utility version 0.9.5 (KFU 0.9.5):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
I plugged in the Kindle fire and selected "Install Permanent Root with Superuser". It went through everything and told me that root was successful.
Then I tried to select "Install GoogleApps/Market/GoLauncherEX". The GoLauncher installed correctly but everything else failed to install.
I side installed youtube and several google apps successfully.
Unfortunately Android market would not install, and I could not login into any of the Google apps, I kept getting an error message.
At this point I tried to play Prime Instant Videos and realized you can not play these on a rooted Kindle.
I was rooting just for fun and was not really ready to loose the Amazon Prime Instant videos. So I decided to reset my Kindle fire to Factory Defaults.
WARNING: DO NOT RESET your Kindle fire to Factory Defaults, it can Brick your Kindle fire!!!! While experienced users may know how to recover from this, for new users be very careful!!! Do not do this!
I will make a long story short and say luckily I failed to do this due to my incompetence and got lucky.
So I had a working rooted unit that blocked the use Amazon Prime Videos, but I could not install Android Market, or figure out how to unroot.
I tried to install the following apps manually by sideloading them: Android Market, Root explorer, and Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper (so I could unroot it).
I failed to load Android market. Root explorer and Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper acted like I did not have root access. But Amazon Instant Prime was still not working.
After a lot of reading the threads I found out that KFU 0.9.5 has a bug and does not install superuser on some peoples Kindle Fires and thus only partially roots it. I found superuser.apk and sideloaded it, and installed it. This worked!
Suddenly when I started RootExplorer it asked me if I wanted to grant the app root access. Well Yes! I was now able to manually install Android Market. Please follow all the directions in detail! Even small details that seem not so important are actually very important, and must be followed to install Android market successfully. It took about three tries before I figured this out and installed Android Market.
I had to run Android market (let it load for extended periods) and reboot about 4 times before it finished updating to Google play and seemed to be working properly.
I was then able to unroot using Voodoo OTA rootkeeper (temporary unroot).
Now I have a Kindle Fire that works like the original, with all the Amazon services. It has Google Market, so I can install Google Apps. Most importantly it has Youtube app and Google+. This is all I ever wanted so I am happy.
I hope this helps. So here is the most important lesson learned. KFU 0.9.5 sometimes does not install superuser, so side load it, and do not reset your kindle fire to factory defaults once it is rooted.
Thanks for all the posts on xda-developers for helping me.
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can you tell me how to install superuser.apk on the kindle, been having the same problem of not installing google market
edit: just in case, I have it rooted with superuser and then install the go launcher/market....but only installed go launcher.

Rooting 6.3
I had difficulty installing anything to system/apps (permission denied) even when using KFU. I could mount the system read/write but still could not install Google Market to system/apps. I finally gave up and flashed EnergyROM 4-29-2012 and Kernel 3.0#8. Everything is working fine now and I don't care about Amazon Prime - I can get that on my laptop, or my DVD player.

the satans angel
help meeeeee .. plzzzzzzzz
my kindle is not working .. it hangs on the fire bootloader ... it doesnt proceed further ........... wat should i do ..... help plz

ignoringperson said:
help meeeeee .. plzzzzzzzz
my kindle is not working .. it hangs on the fire bootloader ... it doesnt proceed further ........... wat should i do ..... help plz
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23747567

ignoringperson said:
help meeeeee .. plzzzzzzzz
my kindle is not working .. it hangs on the fire bootloader ... it doesnt proceed further ........... wat should i do ..... help plz
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i think i rooted it twice and and now its stuck on firefirefire boot loader . that triangle with fire sign and its not moving further .... =( heeeeelp
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i think i rooted it twice ....... and now its stuck at firefirefire bootloader ... wat to do =(
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i think i rooted the kindle twice ... and now its stuck at firefirefire bootloader .. one with yellow triangle and with fire on it and its not continuing forward ..wat to do .. help plz

ignoringperson said:
i think i rooted it twice and and now its stuck on firefirefire boot loader . that triangle with fire sign and its not moving further .... =( heeeeelp
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i think i rooted it twice ....... and now its stuck at firefirefire bootloader ... wat to do =(
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The link I gave you will provide some information as to what your problem is, and how to fix it.

soupmagnet said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23747567
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i think i rooted it twice and now it wont move further than firefirefire bootloader .. its stuck wat should i do .. help plz ......
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can u plz show me how to recover it .. i will be very thankful .. thanku

ignoringperson said:
i think i rooted it twice and now it wont move further than firefirefire bootloader .. its stuck wat should i do .. help plz ......
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can u plz show me how to recover it .. i will be very thankful .. thanku
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I'll be glad to help but it would benefit the both of us if you understood what your problem is exactly, hence the link.

i will telll u exactly wat my problem is . i rooted my kindle fire using kindle utility v0.9.5 and then i wanted to install android market on kindle and that i youtubed it and i tried but that didint work .. mount to r/ o from r/w wasnt working so i wasnt able to mount android market on system files .. so i thought my kindle wasnt rooted .. then i used the utility again and rooted my kindle again last nite and then i think i didnt complete the second time rooting process and then me kindle showed that fire sign saying press power button for recovery and since then it hasnt been working . that sign wont go . my kindle menue wont show .. its like hanged on that page so wat should i do for that .. i tried connecting it to the computer but its not reading it bcz my kindle menue is not showing that fir sign is still there

ignoringperson said:
i will telll u exactly wat my problem is . i rooted my kindle fire using kindle utility v0.9.5 and then i wanted to install android market on kindle and that i youtubed it and i tried but that didint work .. mount to r/ o from r/w wasnt working so i wasnt able to mount android market on system files .. so i thought my kindle wasnt rooted .. then i used the utility again and rooted my kindle again last nite and then i think i didnt complete the second time rooting process and then me kindle showed that fire sign saying press power button for recovery and since then it hasnt been working . that sign wont go . my kindle menue wont show .. its like hanged on that page so wat should i do for that .. i tried connecting it to the computer but its not reading it bcz my kindle menue is not showing that fir sign is still there
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Are you able to access recovery (TWRP) by pressing the power button as the screen suggest?

ignoringperson said:
i will telll u exactly wat my problem is . i rooted my kindle fire using kindle utility v0.9.5 and then i wanted to install android market on kindle and that i youtubed it and i tried but that didint work .. mount to r/ o from r/w wasnt working so i wasnt able to mount android market on system files .. so i thought my kindle wasnt rooted .. then i used the utility again and rooted my kindle again last nite and then i think i didnt complete the second time rooting process and then me kindle showed that fire sign saying press power button for recovery and since then it hasnt been working . that sign wont go . my kindle menue wont show .. its like hanged on that page so wat should i do for that .. i tried connecting it to the computer but its not reading it bcz my kindle menue is not showing that fir sign is still there
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Listen (read), very carefully. If you would take a few minutes out of your precious little schedule and read the information from the link that was given to you, then you would be able to discern on your own, why your device is acting the way it is, AND how to fix it.
IF you read the information from the link I gave you, and understand why your device is acting this way AND have taken the necessary steps to fix the problem and are still unable to fix it, THEN I'll be more willing to help.
I see no point in rehashing topics that have already been covered in detail if you're not willing to meet me halfway.

Listen to what Soupmagnet has to say. All your question's will be answered in the links he provided. And if you still have issues, then post again after reading the links. Soupmagnet won't ever steer you wrong. But from past experience with him, he is much more willing to help if you read the posted links first.
I also used KFU 0.9.5 on my Stock 6.3.1 KF. It is very straight forward, if you follow the instruction's to the letter. The only bit I can add that was not in the OP here is, be sure you make a backup via recovery before you move on to a ROM flash. I chose CWM and not TWRP ( personal reason's ) and CWM works fine for me. The only issue I had was the same issue that 50% of the KFU people trying to root/fff/TWRP or CWM a 6.3.x via KFU 0.9.5 is the part were it wont see your kindle after you ran the #2 option (Perm Root device...) if it KFU hangs saying it can't see your device, just kill KFU then goto Device manager and del the device (Kindle fire or ADB component....) unplug your Kindle .... replug your Kindle and reinstall your drivers again. Start up KFU and move on to the next option (it should see your device now) ( you could run adb devices also to be sure it is recognized ) if not ... Do it again. It will work.
Soupmagnet please let me know if any of my advice is bad advice.... but it worked for me.
Cheers
PS... Just got my Kindle Fire Factory cable. I have no relation to the guy that makes them ... but you really should have one for future use / recovery / bricks. Just my 2 cents.

Burrito Root 3
I don't need anyone rehashing anything for me. I spend PLENTY of time figuring out how to root my Kindle by reading a ton of forums. I tried to do something the other day.... I don't even remember now I'm so frustrated and it didn't work.
I went into Root Explorer and I couldn't change permissions on anything. When I tap the "root" folder it says that it is not rooted. I originally rooted it with BurritoRoot3. I went to the device and noticed that it is v6.3.1. I am assuming that broke my root.
I see plenty of instructions on rooting this version. I am wondering how to reroot from the point where I am already at or if I have to start all over. If you can just point me in the right direction that would be great.

HeatherWotkyns said:
I don't need anyone rehashing anything for me. I spend PLENTY of time figuring out how to root my Kindle by reading a ton of forums. I tried to do something the other day.... I don't even remember now I'm so frustrated and it didn't work.
I went into Root Explorer and I couldn't change permissions on anything. When I tap the "root" folder it says that it is not rooted. I originally rooted it with BurritoRoot3. I went to the device and noticed that it is v6.3.1. I am assuming that broke my root.
I see plenty of instructions on rooting this version. I am wondering how to reroot from the point where I am already at or if I have to start all over. If you can just point me in the right direction that would be great.
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First off, do you still have FFF? Recovery? Did you ever have FFF or recovery installed? I'm surprised that you got pushed the 6.3.1 OTA without even noticing.

There is a newer version of kindle fire utility with some great bug fixes read the op carefully before proceeding http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889

Nope. Now that you mention that.... I don't think I do. It loads up without flashing the fire or recovery option.

Use the new version of the kindle fire utility you'll be fine as long as you have adb working

New utility
I really appreciate it. I'll look over that today and see if I can get it done.
Thanks

few questions before I root the KFHD8932GB

Hello, I've just bought my gf the 8.9 32gb version and she's not keen on the overlay UI and the lack of stuff on amazons market so she's asked me to root it.
1) If I root it, can I get it back to default state without showing that its previously been rooted? (any insuring later)
2) If you install the Play store, what device does the store think you have in order to install apps/games etc?
3) its just updated itself, am I right in thinking it cannot be rooted from this latest software? is downgrading easy?
4) Will we lose the things that are already on it? (Full wipe)
Thanks

Andyokane said:
Hello, I've just bought my gf the 8.9 32gb version and she's not keen on the overlay UI and the lack of stuff on amazons market so she's asked me to root it.
1) If I root it, can I get it back to default state without showing that its previously been rooted? (any insuring later)
2) If you install the Play store, what device does the store think you have in order to install apps/games etc?
3) its just updated itself, am I right in thinking it cannot be rooted from this latest software? is downgrading easy?
4) Will we lose the things that are already on it? (Full wipe)
Thanks
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There's been no change to update methods, the bin4ry method, option 2 has always worked. If you look @ lizzard30's SteriROM 1.2 thread, you'll end up by-passing the whole rooting process, end up rooted, w/android market & more installed. Just make sure you adb drivers are properly installed: Windows 8 will definitely block installation of unsigned drivers, and Windows 7 a bit too--google search disabling driver signature enforcement for the OS your installing computer uses if it's Windows.
As part of the install process, you'll deregister from amazon. All your programs you've installed will be wiped, so if it ain't part of the of the install package you'd have to reinstall. You can select to wipe your SDCARD, but that isn't necessary. Music and documents should still be there.
If you're going Gi Joe this and root, install busybox, then android market, that's kool. You'll need bin4rys root method to root, get busybox installer from 1mobile market website, enable installation of unknown programs. You want the installer for after rooting--install it, open it, install busybox. Then you'll need kindle fire first aid. Don't use KFFA to root or install busybox. Install busybox, it's required to use KFFA. Use KFFA to install market first, then market apps if you'd like.
Good luck! Oh, if you don't deregister and use SteriROM and go medieval instead, visit application manager and wipe data for kindle reader, amazon vod, and silk. Maybe a few other amazon apps ... otherwise not all your stuff will show up.

I've completed every step and everything went perfect but now i've finished and rebooted im not stuck on the first KindleFire orange logo and it goes no further

Andyokane said:
I've completed every step and everything went perfect but now i've finished and rebooted im not stuck on the first KindleFire orange logo and it goes no further
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SteriROM? Bin4ry? If you need help, pm me, I can send you my email to google chat or something to figure it out. Lemme know

4iiiidnerd said:
SteriROM?
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??>>

ive tried the whole process now about 5 times, and it boot loops when I try install Twrp recovery/img any ideas??

Andyokane said:
ive tried the whole process now about 5 times, and it boot loops when I try install Twrp recovery/img any ideas??
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so, you never get past "Fix the red screen"? and are unable to install TWRP. were there any errors when you installed the ADB drivers? error message do not mean everything is working good
It'd be nice if someone else had input on the TWRP install ... which I haven't done yet.
you might want to post on the steriROM thread (check for sim circumstances)
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I looked at Hashcode's thread about twrp installation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175
notice step 4.5--your Kindle fire would have 8.3.1 on it, you will likely need to download the file and install in fastboot like Hashcode suggests

4iiiidnerd said:
so, you never get past "Fix the red screen"? and are unable to install TWRP. were there any errors when you installed the ADB drivers? error message do not mean everything is working good
It'd be nice if someone else had input on the TWRP install ... which I haven't done yet.
you might want to post on the steriROM thread (check for sim circumstances)
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I looked at Hashcode's thread about twrp installation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175
notice step 4.5--your Kindle fire would have 8.3.1 on it, you will likely need to download the file and install in fastboot like Hashcode suggests
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Didnt seem to get any errors. Going to try the StariRom method today and see how that does thanks.

ROOT /CWM for HCL ME Connect 3G v2

I have searched on this forum and found tutorial to install CWM on HCL ME Connect3G v2
http://blog.morrison.nl/how-to-backup-and-install-cwm-on-your-no-1-mini-pad-rom/
follow each step carefully and its working
required files
MTK droid tool--http://www.mediafire.com/download/n3pv6519ya4ovor/MtkDroidTools_v248.exe
sp flash tool--http://www.4shared.com/get/zHXgDV29/SP_Flash_Tool_v313280183.html
Android drivers--http://www.mediafire.com/download/ryyk4tqlrujwd49/Driver_Auto_Installer_v1.1236.00.rar
i wiil post some screen shot too

here some screen shots

how to ROOT connect 2g 2.0
i own connect 2g 2.0.
no idea how to root it .can you tell me which method will work. i just want play store.

help
can u please give rom of hcl me connect 3g

Wait is over
check this : Root + CWM + ROM

:good:

no working
in sp flash tool when i click read back after disconnecting tablet it is only at 0% only and only seaching is written
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this are the setp of mini paid where are the step of connect 3g

i tried your method
i followed all the steps u told bt when i tried to enter cwm mode my screen went constant white and nothing is happening now.. :/
idk wat happened , please help me out..

Custom Rom
Thanks to you for this post
Now I have a rooted HCL ME connect 3g 2.0 with CWM recovery. However I would like to know if there are any custom roms available for this device? Plz reply ASAP.

Shahbaz23 said:
Thanks to you for this post
Now I have a rooted HCL ME connect 3g 2.0 with CWM recovery. However I would like to know if there are any custom roms available for this device? Plz reply ASAP.
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Hi how you managed to do that can you please help me out pls u can whatsapp me my number is 8553739535

makwanamilan97 said:
i own connect 2g 2.0.
no idea how to root it .can you tell me which method will work. i just want play store.
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You can root your tablet by using Kingroot app. If you want to install Google Play Store in your tablet, just follow the given steps:
1. Root your tablet using Kingroot app.
2. Download Google Play Services and Google Play Store apk files.
3. Using ES File Manager with root access or any other root explorer, place the apk files in /system/app folder. There should not be any spaces in the names of the two apks. Example:Google Play Store Google_Play_Store
4. Install the two apks using default package installer.
5. Reboot your tablet.
6. Now you can use Google Play Store in your tablet!
Warning:
1. By rooting your tablet you may void your tablet warranty.
2. I am not liable for anything you do with your device.
3. Do it at your own risk.
I have been using Google Play Store for almost 6 months in my HCL ME Connect 2G 2.0 and it is working fine!!!

I m working on this tablet and you all soon gonna get a working custom ROM but I am working alone and I need help. Please if someone can send me the Mtk droid tool backup of the ROM. I will appreciate.
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@puneet001 calling you to join me for the development
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Shahbaz23 said:
Thanks to you for this post
Now I have a rooted HCL ME connect 3g 2.0 with CWM recovery. However I would like to know if there are any custom roms available for this device? Plz reply ASAP.
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Do you still have this tablet?

Suraj Pandey said:
Do you still have this tablet?
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Nope... The screen got broken and I felt it was too outdated to repair it, hence replaced it with a Lenovo tab
BTW, I didn't feel the need of a custom rom later, since I both rooted it and installed xposed framework on it... This combo reduces the need of a custom rom... anyways best of luck if u gonna continue, though I feel there are just a few people who use this tab still now

Shahbaz23 said:
Nope... The screen got broken and I felt it was too outdated to repair it, hence replaced it with a Lenovo tab
BTW, I didn't feel the need of a custom rom later, since I both rooted it and installed xposed framework on it... This combo reduces the need of a custom rom... anyways best of luck if u gonna continue, though I feel there are just a few people who use this tab still now
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My tablet has now hard bricked(with everything broken)?
So stopping the development.

Easiest tutorial to install a custom rom?

A step by step break it down for a major noob tutorial on installing a custom ROM ON KFHD 8.9(the one with the front facing camera only)
I've got root and KFFA, and for have succesfully managed to brick and unbrick my kindle 3 times .
I don't mind AMAZON OS, but my google play has been getting a connection error and my main apps have all been crashing.
So i decided to install a custom rom, but it's not been going very well at all.
The tutorials all lead to me bricking not sure if i'm a fool or if they're unclear or a mixture of the two.
Nothing else to say? maybe some help over skype or teamviewer or something?

Install fireflash. There are three files. If you want me to get you the files in will feel appreciated and get you them. ?

stephenrscholl said:
Install fireflash. There are three files. If you want me to get you the files in will feel appreciated and get you them. ?
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yes please

ibrahimsow1 said:
yes please
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Instructions (not mine): http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a1bLCuQN0-U downloads for 7" (only download the three that the guy uses): http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/tate/ downloads for 8.9" (only download the three that the guy uses): http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/jem
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Also I still get the no connection [retry] in Google play even though I am running cm11. If you get it, get the app hosts editor (if you don't get this app then you can just delete the hosts file but you will have to restart) and delete/toggle the host android.clients.google.com mtalk.google.com and Google play will connect (this works when you have fire os too).

I got it up and running wonderfullly but alas a new issue arises.
Can't seem to get my computer to detect it.

Did you get cm?
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I see no reason to for me... See if other people running cm can connect it to the computer

yeah, running CM not being detected by my computer at all.

Now root for 5.2.1.1 possible?

Hello,
linux has a "new" gap to get root rights.
android is also affected.
CVE-2016-8655 Linux af_packet.c race condition (local root)
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/607
is it possible to implement this into FireTV2 to get root rights?
I wrote Kingo Support a Mail but they didn't answer yet.
Maybe you have technical know-how for an answer.
thanks

This could be fun to watch...

Root possible on 5.2.1.1 using kingroot
Hi guys.
Just a heads up, tonight I happened to test rootability on my second firetv 2015( that accidentally was allowed an OTA update to 5.2.1.1.)
Checked kingoroot from my PC with an A to A cord, but did not work.
Tried the KingRoot app, success!!!
Have rooted my firetv again with the latest version.
Have pictures of versions but definitely is working.
Flashed the TWRP version 6 using adb and turned off the OTA. Will soon update to non kingrooted version of 5.2.1.1 prerooted by rbox now!!!

Kingroot definitely does not work on 5.2.4.0 yet...

t3ch42 said:
Hi guys.
Just a heads up, tonight I happened to test rootability on my second firetv 2015( that accidentally was allowed an OTA update to 5.2.1.1.)
Checked kingoroot from my PC with an A to A cord, but did not work.
Tried the KingRoot app, success!!!
Have rooted my firetv again with the latest version.
Have pictures of versions but definitely is working.
Flashed the TWRP version 6 using adb and turned off the OTA. Will soon update to non kingrooted version of 5.2.1.1 prerooted by rbox now!!!
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I'm wondering if you are the first or second person to root 5.2.1.1? Congratulations.
The 5.2.4.0 just rolled out 2 days ago for me, and the interface is much better.
Would you mind sharing a brief, detailed, step-by-step on the process you used?

Xperience Z said:
Hello,
linux has a "new" gap to get root rights.
android is also affected.
CVE-2016-8655 Linux af_packet.c race condition (local root)
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/607
is it possible to implement this into FireTV2 to get root rights?
I wrote Kingo Support a Mail but they didn't answer yet.
Maybe you have technical know-how for an answer.
thanks
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I too would like to know this, maybe I can add it to a guide like this.

Hi, wrote up a longer response but it was deleted before I could post (chrome mobile). Very frustrating.
Short story is used KingRoot not kingoroot.
The KingRoot apk worked to root my 5.2..1.1 firetv2. Ver 551203220.
The version of the KingRoot apk was 4.9.6.
After rooting, used the aftvnews guide to write the TWRP recovery v6 by rbox.
No problems writing the prerooted software afterwards either. Wiped data to get rid of the KingRoot app data and deleted the other junk folders in /sdcard; Tencent, and some other KingRoot/kingoroot folders.
Hope this helps.

t3ch42 said:
Hi, wrote up a longer response but it was deleted before I could post (chrome mobile). Very frustrating.
Short story is used KingRoot not kingoroot.
The KingRoot apk worked to root my 5.2..1.1 firetv2. Ver 551203220.
The version of the KingRoot apk was 4.9.6.
After rooting, used the aftvnews guide to write the TWRP recovery v6 by rbox.
No problems writing the prerooted software afterwards either. Wiped data to get rid of the KingRoot app data and deleted the other junk folders in /sdcard; Tencent, and some other KingRoot/kingoroot folders.
Hope this helps.
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Tryed to use that method on a firetvstick gen 1 5.2.1.1 couldn't click on anything using 4.9.6 do I require an additional input method or will this just not work on gen 1? sorry for being a noob need to get this software downgraded its killing me having no control

Kaiser911 said:
Tryed to use that method on a firetvstick gen 1 5.2.1.1 couldn't click on anything using 4.9.6 do I require an additional input method or will this just not work on gen 1? sorry for being a noob need to get this software downgraded its killing me having no control
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You will need a mouse to navigate the app

I tried to do this on my 1st gen. Fire TV that runs on 5.0.5.1 with 4.9.6 but no success. I also tried the latest 5.0.1 of Kingroot but also no success.

Can confirm. This just worked on my 5.2.1.1 Fire TV 2nd Gen.
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100% Working. Starting from 5.2.1.1, I have installed custom recovery and then upgraded to pre-rooted 5.2.4.0
Basic steps are as follows:
Use the downloader app (or app of your choice) to download the kingroot apk from "https://kingroot.net/download-android-apk/"
The apk/version I received was, "NewKingrootV5.0.1_C165_B375_en_release_2016_12_15_20161215173923_105203.apk"
Run it and follow the on-screen instructions (press the button and wait for it to finish). Nothing to it. You'll need a mouse to navigate the app, however.
Transfer the zip files and custom recovery to /sdcard/ on your fire (you can use adb, usb, ESfileexplorer, whatever).
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-recovery-t3309780
Pre-rooted 5.2.4.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-sloane-prerooted-stock-images-t3309783
Install the recovery via adb
Use TWRP (you'll need a keyboard now... ugh) to install the prerooted rom
Use TWRP advanced wipe and clear your Davlik/Cache/Data/Internal Storage so you'll have a nice clean slate (factory reset) to start from.
Enjoy.
PS: You'll go through initial setup again. Hold down the home button on your remote for way longer than you think to get it to pair.

Is there a way to manually update to 5.2.1.1 without root?

KingRoot for PC just fails (connected through USB).
KingoRoot app also fails.
KingRoot app can only be used emulating upward swipes (through adb), but the "Try to root" button is not working through either adb taps or the FTVs-remote.
adb mouse is also not working.. Any idea how to progress?

rix1337 said:
KingRoot for PC just fails (connected through USB).
KingoRoot app also fails.
KingRoot app can only be used emulating upward swipes (through adb), but the "Try to root" button is not working through either adb taps or the FTVs-remote.
adb mouse is also not working.. Any idea how to progress?
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I installed Mouse toggle from the Play Store. It pushes a little software on your fire tv that actually makes your remote a mouse (sorta).

Ultraschorsch said:
I installed Mouse toggle from the Play Store. It pushes a little software on your fire tv that actually makes your remote a mouse (sorta).
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Thanks! Latest kingroot is now at 70% (seems stuck, but I'll give it a few minutes).
Let's hope for the best..

I can also confirm root using this KingRoot app on AFTV2 5.2.1.1. Thanks!
ExaltedVanguard said:
Can confirm. This just worked on my 5.2.1.1 Fire TV 2nd Gen.
Edit:
100% Working. Starting from 5.2.1.1, I have installed custom recovery and then upgraded to pre-rooted 5.2.4.0
Basic steps are as follows:
Use the downloader app (or app of your choice) to download the kingroot apk from "https://kingroot.net/download-android-apk/"
The apk/version I received was, "NewKingrootV5.0.1_C165_B375_en_release_2016_12_15_20161215173923_105203.apk"
Run it and follow the on-screen instructions (press the button and wait for it to finish). Nothing to it. You'll need a mouse to navigate the app, however.
Transfer the zip files and custom recovery to /sdcard/ on your fire (you can use adb, usb, ESfileexplorer, whatever).
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-recovery-t3309780
Pre-rooted 5.2.4.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-sloane-prerooted-stock-images-t3309783
Install the recovery via adb
Use TWRP (you'll need a keyboard now... ugh) to install the prerooted rom
Use TWRP advanced wipe and clear your Davlik/Cache/Data/Internal Storage so you'll have a nice clean slate (factory reset) to start from.
Enjoy.
PS: You'll go through initial setup again. Hold down the home button on your remote for way longer than you think to get it to pair.
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will this theoretically work with a first gen firestick running 5.2.1.1 or am i wasting my time?

I've personally been trying to replicate this root, and I've only had KingRoot to get stuck on the loading page. Does not progress past that.

So far it seems like it is for AFTV2 only, not for AFTV1 or fire stick. We will soon find out!!

Thanks for the info t3ch42 and ExaltedVanguard
I too can confirm a successful root using KINGROOT v5.01 on a FireTV 2 running v5.2.1.1. (I got KINGROOT from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461). I have since flashed rbox's Sloane pre-rooted v5.2.4.0_r1 following instructions from AFTVnews.com
Everything is running great..... by the way, this FireTV 2 was purchased about a month ago, so if you blocked the most recent update, you should be good to root.... Good Luck!