I was given a Kindle Fire 2 to play around with, as it fails to activate with Amazon. I stupidly mentioned that it might be possible to turn it into an Android tablet or at least root it and now it's my job to do so. I'm usually good at researching & following technical instructions, but even before I begin I'm befuddled by not seeing the "enable dab" option in Settings/Security. There are 3 option showing: Lock Screen Password, Credential Storage & Device Administrators. I've successfully connected it my WiFi & can surf websites, but that's about all. the System Version is "6.3.1_user_4107720".
Anyone have any ideas, comments or suggestions?
Btw, I don't think there's any possibility of getting help from Amazon, as this was a throw-in as part of a large tech purchase (mostly Apple stuff). Maybe someone was trying to dispose of a stolen unit. If that's the case is there any danger in using it?
6.3.1?
That doesn't sound like the correct version for it to be a kindle fire 2 considering the current version is 10.2.6
Is it a kf HD OR something else? Or a first edition kf?
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mindmajick said:
6.3.1?
That doesn't sound like the correct version for it to be a kindle fire 2 considering the current version is 10.2.6
Is it a kf HD OR something else? Or a first edition kf?
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Well, it does have 8 gb storage and no card slot, so I thought it must be a KF2. It's beginning to seem like it's a fake, huh?
It's a real Kindle Fire, just not a Kindle Fire 2.
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soupmagnet said:
It's a real Kindle Fire, just not a Kindle Fire 2.
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You are correct, it's a first generation Fire, so I think that means ADB is enabled by default. I will now follow the steps to root the original KF & see how that goes. At least now I know which sub-forum to look in for help.
Btw, I actually found confirmation over at Amazon's Kindle Fire forum - "Kindle Fire - Which do I have?" One of the answers gave this very helpful info:
Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Version: 8.x.x
Kindle Fire HD 7" Version: 7.x.x
Kindle Fire (2nd Generation) Version: 10.x.x
Kindle Fire (1st Generation) Version: 6.x.x
Kindle Paperwhite Version: 5.x.x
Kindle Version: 4.x.x
Kindle Touch 5.x.x
Kindle Keyboard Version: 3.x
Kindle (2nd Generation) and Kindle DX Version: 2.x
Kindle (1st Generation) Version: 1.x
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Hello, I'm new to this site and would like for some help. I recently just got my first kindle fire and I want to "Root It". My friend tried to help me out and gave me all the supplies
- Kindle Fire Utility
- A Rom
We did everything fine and we installed the fire utility and once we drag the ROM to the kindle fire and restarted it, the OS/ROM never change and it was still the original OS that it came with so I just restored the kindle
System Version/Current Version: 6.3_user_4019920
I hope someone can help me out!
Thanks
I USED this tutorial to do mine. Its fast and easy. Hope it helped
http://androphilia.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/how-to-root-your-kindle-fire-version-6-3-1-tutorial/
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i have kindle fire. but its not starting. i had try everything but i couldnt fix the problem, i think there is system problem, but i dont know how should installit or recovery it.
Is it a second generation kf? Firmware 10.x?
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Okay I've been reading up on the forums for the past week, trying to unbrick my kindle by that, but anyway I understand all I have to do, I just can't get my computer to recognize my kindle fire!! I'm stuck in TWRP because if I try the normal boot, I get stuck at the yellow kindle fire screen. I understand that once I do get my kindle fire mounted in TWRP, I can flash a ROM to get my OS back on my kindle fire, so any tips on how to get my computer to recognize my kindle fire?
Thank you so much!
-Carly Belle
*I have KFU installed, and a ROM all ready to go.*
carlybelle said:
Okay I've been reading up on the forums for the past week, trying to unbrick my kindle by that, but anyway I understand all I have to do, I just can't get my computer to recognize my kindle fire!! I'm stuck in TWRP because if I try the normal boot, I get stuck at the yellow kindle fire screen. I understand that once I do get my kindle fire mounted in TWRP, I can flash a ROM to get my OS back on my kindle fire, so any tips on how to get my computer to recognize my kindle fire?
Thank you so much!
-Carly Belle
*I have KFU installed, and a ROM all ready to go.*
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So were you never able to recover your kindle from this ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38046071 ) state, or is this a new problem?
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So which generation of Kindle fire do you have. If it's first gen with 6.3.2 the i would say Install the KFU version 0.9.8. I have been using it now for over two weeks and hasn't failed me yet. I have tried version's 0.9.6 and. 0.9.7 and had the same problem your having
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good idea. uninstall previous drivers, DL 9.8 or 9.9, install drivers, and see if your computer can recognize the device.
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using Tapatalk 4 beta, and loving it!
If you have and idea on how to help me please go to this new thread in the correct kindle fire hd 7"section Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hd/7-inch-help/kindle-fire-hd-7-os-t2839992
Hi, I have a kindle fire hd 7in tablet that has no os, when I plug it in it just boots and shows a kindle fire logo, then it disappears, and then returns. Is there a was to get an os on this device. Any os is good But I would rather have stock os! Im guessing that is hard bricked Any help would be great THANKS!
Hi,
I am reading many posts on this forums about Kindle File but they have warning about which generation a thread is written for.
I do not know which generation is my Kindle Fire. I cannot boot up it either. It stuck on boot loop.
My Device info:
Kindle Fire
Model: PW98VM
SD Card: Not Available
What is the generation?
What threads to follow to flash a Android ROM (not Kindle Fire stock ROMs)
Thank you
MIH1406 said:
Hi,
I am reading many posts on this forums about Kindle File but they have warning about which generation a thread is written for.
I do not know which generation is my Kindle Fire. I cannot boot up it either. It stuck on boot loop.
My Device info:
Kindle Fire
Model: PW98VM
SD Card: Not Available
What is the generation?
What threads to follow to flash a Android ROM (not Kindle Fire stock ROMs)
Thank you
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6in, 7in...?
Fire, Fire HD, Fire HDX?
cameras front and back?
Amazon Fire Tablet Specs https://developer.amazon.com/appsan...ications/01-device-and-feature-specifications
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sd_shadow said:
6in, 7in...?
Fire, Fire HD, Fire HDX?
cameras front and back?
Amazon Fire Tablet Specs https://developer.amazon.com/appsan...ications/01-device-and-feature-specifications
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Thank you it is HD 6 4th generation
MIH1406 said:
Thank you it is HD 6 4th generation
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please ask in the correct forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd
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