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[Q] Please, Help with rooting this darned kindle fire!

So I've had this piece of plastic and been quite content without. Although, I need more customizations that fit my need of style. So I've been trying to root my kindle fire. I've looked at the "Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.9 Guide" and I've bumped into quite a few problems
The First Idk how to fix that error and I've tried stuff from re-naming files and it still doesn't work.
Please, someone assist me
Edit: Well, since I'm new I can't post links but it says something about "Google Inc, Win Usb Install Failed(Unassign)

MayoGfx said:
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The First Idk how to fix that error and I've tried stuff from re-naming files and it still doesn't work.
Please, someone assist me
Edit: Well, since I'm new I can't post links but it says something about "Google Inc, Win Usb Install Failed(Unassign)
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OK. First off, what is the problem you run into when renaming a file? Just click the file once, then after that file is selected, click once on the name and type whatever you want it to be called, including the file extension.
Second question in regards to your question from the edit: you aren't on win8 are you? I'd you are on win7 try running the installer as the administrator. Try it a couple times, and eventually it should work.
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[Q] Fastboot.exe and adb.exe Help!!!

Please help me.
I'm trying desperately to root my nans brand new kindle fire hd - software version 7.4.9 so that she can access the google play store for the apps she uses as some aren't available on the amazon store.
I have followed your tutorials to the nth degree, downloaded lots of software on to my computer including kff, and binary versions, but each time I try to root her kindle I get the following errors:
fastboot.exe is not responding
adb.exe is not responding.
I then get the error
The application was unable to start correctly (0xc00005) Click ok to close the application.
I've tried removing all software and rebooting again. I'm trying to use your software package as shown in your tutorial.
The device is showing in device manager as Android Composite ABD Interface
I'm at my wits end I'm just trying to do something to keep her from being bored and lonely and I feel terrible because I said she should get a fire hd as it would be better for her than her previous table that kept freezing. I don't know why its so difficult as I rooted my other two fire hd's last year no problem!
Please please help me, I'd really appreciate it

ladyhthe8th said:
Please help me.
I'm trying desperately to root my nans brand new kindle fire hd - software version 7.4.9 so that she can access the google play store for the apps she uses as some aren't available on the amazon store.
I have followed your tutorials to the nth degree, downloaded lots of software on to my computer including kff, and binary versions, but each time I try to root her kindle I get the following errors:
fastboot.exe is not responding
adb.exe is not responding.
I then get the error
The application was unable to start correctly (0xc00005) Click ok to close the application.
I've tried removing all software and rebooting again. I'm trying to use your software package as shown in your tutorial.
The device is showing in device manager as Android Composite ABD Interface
I'm at my wits end I'm just trying to do something to keep her from being bored and lonely and I feel terrible because I said she should get a fire hd as it would be better for her than her previous table that kept freezing. I don't know why its so difficult as I rooted my other two fire hd's last year no problem!
Please please help me, I'd really appreciate it
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Did you enable ADB in Security>ADB? Do you have the right drivers? (There's some in the KFFA folder which I'll mention later) You could also try different USB ports, cables, and Kindle Fire First Aide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888). Also, I don't know if you're talking about Binary or Bin4ry, but try this Bin4ry Root with Restore. It should work too. (http://uploaded.net/file/a1ycrsqj) You're welcome if I helped.

For some reason it makes me think one of the needed dll's adb comes with is missing, or adb just hates your PC.

Help rooting G3

Recently got a G3 with Verizon. Running Lollipop 5.0.1. I've done quite a bit of reading about rooting, and understand the concept. Decided to try rooting my phone. I followed the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/log...de-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
I attempted to root my phone several times, on three different PC's each running Windows 7. The farthest I ever get is a 90% complete status where the GUI says "Rooting phone" and the phone says "downloading firmware." I've left it in this state for upwards of 10 minutes and I always end up having to pull the usb and remove the battery in my phone in order to restart it. Upon pulling the USB the GUI will immediately show it had completed the root but when I test for super user status (with Terminal Emulator "su" entry) it says "not found."
USB debugging is enabled. I have tried switching between MTP and PTP connections. I have tried several different USB ports on each machine I attempted this. I tried it by first manually installing the LG drivers on the computer as well as by letting Windows automatically install them. I have tried with the box that says to always allow connections from the computer checked as well as unchecked. I tried versions 1.3 and 1.2 of the script. With version 1.2 it seemed like it finished and it prompted me to push control+c followed by N and enter or something and then the command window closed, but the phone was not rooted.
What am I missing?
I'd really like to get this phone rooted as I am excited to create a recovery and experiment with custom ROM's.
Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!

The link you provided is to the XDA Forums homepage. The correct link is...
[Guide]LG One Click Root - root LG firmwares (KitKat / Lollipop)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
The method you'll want to use for LP is located here...
[GUIDE][ROOT] Newest Root Method for LG devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
If the 1st method (one-click script) doesn't work for, the 2nd method using the classic way will. Download and extract the "New_LG_Root_v0.1_by_dig.zip" file from the OP, then open an elevated command prompt from within the directory you extracted the files to.

Thanks
I thought I fixed that link. Oh well. Glad to see there's a new method. I will try this. Thanks!

This worked by the way. Thanks again!

Factory reset rooted AFTV2

I'm not sure what my error was, but I modified my platform.xml file in system/etc/permissions and now my aftv won't connect to my network. I also can't read anything in file manager except root (sdcard0 and sdcard1 appear blank but the fire tv shows they have files that are taking up space under "manage applications")
I've checked the section of platform.xml that was edited several times and everything appears ok to me.) Unless someone sends me a blank platform.xml file so I can check the whole file to make sure mine's matches exactly, I'm not sure what else to do...
So I'm looking to maybe factory reset but I'm not sure if that will even touch system files. If it leaves the system untouched I'll be in deeper trouble because it'll wipe ES File explorer, hence making it impossible to edit the platform.xml. I also can't connect over adb wired or wireless. Really appreciate some advice. Thanks

This is the section of platform.xml I modified (pulled this one from AFTV Gen 1)
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
</permission>
Please take a look at your AFTV GEN 2 platform.xml and tell me how it differs or just paste that section here. I might be able to correct this.

I hate to appear desperate but Ive been racking my brain (and my eyes) trying to spot something wrong with my platform.xml and i cant find it. Ive compared the text to forum posts, my aftv gen 1 and my phone. It appears fine. Yet still no network connectivity and no files are visible on the sdcard. Heres 2 pics of the file. One shows the code the other displays permissions. Please, if you have any ideas, tell me whats going on... Thanks

Was you trying to modify the Sd write permissions yourself? Did you make a platform.xml.bak file? & have you tried using the downloaded modded platform.xml the guy had in his post? Hope you get outta this & get back to normal again? Only thing I can say is maybe when the recovery is released by rbox maybe you can start fresh with a new recovery/patched rom. You may have to play the waiting game till then mate.

deanr1977 said:
Was you trying to modify the Sd write permissions yourself? Did you make a platform.xml.bak file? & have you tried using the downloaded modded platform.xml the guy had in his post? Hope you get outta this & get back to normal again? Only thing I can say is maybe when the recovery is released by rbox maybe you can start fresh with a new recovery/patched rom. You may have to play the waiting game till then mate.
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Thanks but theres little chance of that given that i cant read my sdcard and earlier attempts at connecting via adb didnt show my device. Thing is this was an impulse buy (on sale at bestbuy). Already have 2 rooted gen 1s. I was strongly considering returning it but pretty sure a factory reset will just wipe data, and not undo changes i made to the system.

I've done this too
I did the same on my Fire TV 2 - changed my platform.xml and it connects to the network but drops every time after a few seconds.
I did back up platform.xml but ran a factory reset and now can't get in to put back the platform.xml file !
I definitely wouldn't factory reset based on my experience
I'm now stuck at:
No network = no ADB over network
Seems to be no other way to get to the settings menu or back to ES Explorer
Have loaded Android SDK USB device driver but can't get ADB to see the Fire TV
Fire TV is not bricked as it boots all the way to the startup procedure but may as well be bricked as it can no longer get a network connection (ethernet or wifi)
I've seen an article relating to recovery by using a USB keyboard but that doesn't appear to relevant.
Anyone got any other ways to get ADB to work other than over the network ??

So if you can hold out until recovery is ready, recovery will allow you to install prerooted 5.0.4 thus restoring all the files in /system to the way they should be. I currently have no estimates, but I'm hoping for sometime before February. Or you can try getting ADB over USB working.

rbox said:
So if you can hold out until recovery is ready, recovery will allow you to install prerooted 5.0.4 thus restoring all the files in /system to the way they should be. I currently have no estimates, but I'm hoping for sometime before February. Or you can try getting ADB over USB working.
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This would be great - have also started a thread to see if anyone has successfully accessed their TV2 via USB

Mat_london said:
I did the same on my Fire TV 2 - changed my platform.xml and it connects to the network but drops every time after a few seconds.
I did back up platform.xml but ran a factory reset and now can't get in to put back the platform.xml file !
I definitely wouldn't factory reset based on my experience
I'm now stuck at:
No network = no ADB over network
Seems to be no other way to get to the settings menu or back to ES Explorer
Have loaded Android SDK USB device driver but can't get ADB to see the Fire TV
Fire TV is not bricked as it boots all the way to the startup procedure but may as well be bricked as it can no longer get a network connection (ethernet or wifi)
I've seen an article relating to recovery by using a USB keyboard but that doesn't appear to relevant.
Anyone got any other ways to get ADB to work other than over the network ??
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Definetly follow rbox's advice and wait. If you really did the same thing as me then you might be wasting time getting the platform.xml back to etc/permissions. I successfully moved my backup there by connecting remotely with es file explorer (i can see my sdcard remotely) , sending it to my pc, put it on usb drive then mouting the usb drive with an adb command provided by rbox. BUT it did the same thing after accomplishing this-no network, no sdcard. So your best bet is to remain patient and wait.
Btw-adb should be working for you. If its not try rebooting aftv, maybe router too and of course make sure adb is enabled in settings. Good luck.

If you can connect to ADB over USB you should be able to follow the instructions in the original FTV 2 root thread and flash the stock or rooted system image using the dd methods, only takes a few minutes. I had to do that after messing with some system files. http://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...v-gen-2-4k-t3245407/post64216823#post64216823
Make sure you use the correct system image for the version you are on (5.0.3 or 5.0.4)!

Now Fixed
I've now fixed this with Rbox's recovery and pre rooted 5.04 - the recovery setup got me into the Fire TV 2 - once in I could install the pre rooted 5.04 and get back to the original platform.xml file without having networking first.

(guide)Installing android on your (aging) kindle e-reader

There once was a way to install android at
http://kdroid.org/
(Website is permanently down as of September 21, 2022)
this is a fork of a project that began in 2017 and stalled before mid-2019, it had been abandoned for long and it ran an ancient version of android(4.x)
Now, you can install this Android os (although a bit modified) on a Kindle.
It is not recent (released half a year ago) and pretty isolated on the internet.
And I want to bring such a guide to daylight, because I think it deserves attention.
(By the way, this is a work in progress, I apologize for the lengthy delays)
Here is the link:
{Mod edit: Link removed}
(Google drive link is coming)
Bear in mind while the system is very stable, I am not responsible for any issues caused by you using this (obviously uncertified) system
Detailed instructions are available in the attachments section.
Kindle 8 version is based on Android 5.1
All others are based on Android 4.4
I would say battery life is decent but keep in mind to not install resource-gobbling apps e.g. Minecraft or whatever
Supported models:
Kindle 7/Kindle Basic 2 /KT2 ）
Kindle Paperwhite 2 （ Kindle Paperwhite 6 gen）
Kindle Paperwhite 3 （ Kindle Paperwhite 7 gen）
Kindle Voyage
Kindle Oasis 1
Kindle 8 gen/Kindle Basic 3 /KT3
KindleXMigu (China Mobile x migu books domestic version)
Newer models are not supported due to bootloader beig locked. Jailbreaking does not unlock your bootloader, and while Alpine linux or other light distros might run on the kindle by a container, Android would not really work. There will not be any significant development for newer models of the Kindle unlesss there is sufficient demand (from you guys)
For Kindle 7, paperwhite 2, 3(except 32gig Japan version) and voyage you could choose to keep the original Kindle OS
Spoiler: (over)simplified instructions. Please use flash guide below instead if not sure.
First root/jailbreak your Kindle and install KUAL
Install fastboot driver on PC, and disable signature check if needed
The driver name is wrong and should be something like adb setup 1.4.2 with an Android logo
Put main-htmlviewer. tar.gz from the uboot folder into Kual (the names might be different)
In KUAL you will see something like FlashAndroid.
Make sure you have enough battery power in your Kindle, and tap the button.
The Kindle will reboot and enter fastboot mode. The status bar of the Kindle loading will get stuck. Don't worry. Everything is fine here.
Without admin privileges, run start.exe
Enter 8 when a list of weird letters appear.
Your Kindle should now be running Android! Have fun!
Installation Guide Version 2.1 Is now available.

These are the instructions made into videos by the original author.
Oasis1, thisand this
Please let me know if the links are dead.

Extremely sorry for the delay,
Apparently you have to register this app called QQ,
Log in and apply for the forum,
And then download the zip.
Long story short I was too bad at Chinese and they thought I was some sort of troll or child.
However, the owner of the forum DID post a link to a Chinese website called baidu disk (something like that)

With so little memory and storage space, I doubt GMS will even work. However, I encourage you to try to find out!
UPDATE:
the project manager is in touch with me and we are writing and translating an entire comprehensive guide for all models supported. GMS does worl but it would drain battery life so badly it would be useless to even install.

Hello. I can't download the files from Baidu. Can you please link them here, or upload them to Google Drive?
It would be very appreciated. Thank you!

Unfortunately my Google drive is full, and I could not download the baidu disk files myself. This is being sorted out.
you may chat with me to find an alternaltive way if needed
Meanwhile, you can go to this telegram channel to download the files needed:
{Mod edit: Link removed}
(Please do not censor this mods)
Disclaimer: the files on this channel has minor issues, as this project is still is in development.

We need your help!
@Ygjsz and Molly needs help fixing the open source Gralloc so it can refresh the screen in the correct waveform!
Please contact me if you are willing to contribute to this project!
these are all the links for the Android 5.1-based source code, provided by the author, Molly
https://github.com/MollySophia/android_hardware_imx
https://github.com/MollySophia/android_device_amazon_kindle
https://github.com/MollySophia/android_kernel_amazon_kindle
https://github.com/MollySophia/twrp_device_amazon_kindle
https://github.com/MollySophia/imx6_android_u-boot_kindle

Thank you. I'm going to see if I can compile the source.

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Nice, evolution, maybe )

oldman20 said:
Nice, evolution, maybe )
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? Can you explain more?

Nicknackpaddywack101 said:
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Didnt you success project?

I did not for now.. :/
Trying to flash to a Kindle PW2 6.th gen running 5.12.2.2
Im running windows 11
I ran into a problem after step 2.5:
If the Kindle’s screen flashes and the Kindle restarts, wait until the Kindle loading bar stops
moving.
Your PC should indicate that something is being unplugged and plugged in multiple times.( still In
the loading screen)
DO NOT touch the power button while the Kindle restarts.
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did so but have the folowing situation:
1- The Kinde starts rebooting and gets mounted for a periode of time. I would be able to copy files to the kindle.
2- Then it unmounts, the boot process goes on and goes to the "USB Drive Mode"
3- The device gets mounted and unmounted (at least windows plays the "plugin- plugout- sounds) in a never endling loop.
When I open de windows device manager Kindle shows up with the exclamation mark. There seems to be no valid driver for the device.
4- After about about a minute the Kindle reboots and runs throug the descibed steps
I guess the device fastboot drivers are not installed correctly.
I will try if intsalling the android sdk chances anything
Any suggestions?
The Kindle has been charged to 100% but im a little afraid, that it may constantly loose power and may die (?) The indicator LED is green while in state 1 and changes to orange while in state 2 and 3. does this mean its beeing charged at any time?
I would be happy for any suggestions

I solved it
i missed to manually add the driver.
after doing so. the bat ran fine. when it told me to do so i longpressed the power button to reboot.
now its running android :]
Thank you for your tutorial. I would suggest to describe the steps a little more detailed to make it noob proof :]

snoerme said:
I solved it
i missed to manually add the driver.
View attachment 5820195
after doing so. the bat ran fine. when it told me to do so i longpressed the power button to reboot.
now its running android :]
Thank you for your tutorial. I would suggest to describe the steps a little more detailed to make it noob proof :]
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Whats your experience!?

it runs fine, but the possibilitys are very limited for now because i hardly find any any app that can be run.
there are no gapps installed, and im not shure wheter there is something like twrp available for the pw2.
there's a browser, a file manager and an ebook reader preinstalled as well as a launcher with some basic settings. wifi works.
I gave it a try because i was looking for a solution to display a calender that can sync with multiple google accounts. maybe someone can suggest, where to find old android kitkat apps that fit my needs.

forgot to say, that that its rooted with supersu.
i found out that apkmirror lets me filter my search for android versions.
i downloaded some apps and they all seem to work:
catLog
Calculator
Droid Info
Open Gapps app installs and runs fine but toasts "Connection to server failed" after i selected the pico package for 4.4
would have been too easy to believe though ^^

snoerme said:
forgot to say, that that its rooted with supersu.
i found out that apkmirror lets me filter my search for android versions.
i downloaded some apps and they all seem to work:
catLog
Calculator
Droid Info
Open Gapps app installs and runs fine but toasts "Connection to server failed" after i selected the pico package for 4.4
would have been too easy to believe though ^^
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Sadly my device is Kindle Oasis 2, which not support

snoerme said:
forgot to say, that that its rooted with supersu.
i found out that apkmirror lets me filter my search for android versions.
i downloaded some apps and they all seem to work:
catLog
Calculator
Droid Info
Open Gapps app installs and runs fine but toasts "Connection to server failed" after i selected the pico package for 4.4
would have been too easy to believe though ^^
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I guess it will also use TWRP recovery to install it. (because it's only supported one)
If this can run. It will not work.
Install GApps Manually
groups.google.com
I find this tutorial work, but it requires some workaround.
"adb root" will not work. You will need "adb shell" to remount /system.
After copied you will need to fix copied file permission.
/system don't have enough disk for pico. You will need to remove something.
In my case, its PW2. I don't think it has enough ram to run it.

snoerme said:
I solved it
i missed to manually add the driver.
View attachment 5820195
after doing so. the bat ran fine. when it told me to do so i longpressed the power button to reboot.
now its running android :]
Thank you for your tutorial. I would suggest to describe the steps a little more detailed to make it noob proof :]
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There is a detailed tutorial in the attachments section. Thanks for letting me know and I will update the post.