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Getting Lotus Notes Traveler on non rooted Captivate phones (or other Android phone)

I hope this post can be of use to someone. My workplace is running Lotus Notes (sigh) and IBM recently released an update to their Traveler server which supports Activesync sychronizaton of mail, contacts, calendar and directory on Android, Iphone, etc.
The only problem is AT&T blocks Sideloading. Yes a simple root can fix the issue but that is not a true solution for every Captivate for our users. I figured out a relatively easy method of getting around this limitation.
First you need the following:
Rooted Captivate (to obtain the .apk files necessary) Only needed once, I would upload the necessary files but IBM won't like that very much.
Computer with Captivate drivers and Android SDK
The Lotus Traveler setup requires two installs which makes the process more tricky than simply doing an adb install lotusinstaller.apk, so we need a few more steps.
1. On your PC download the Lotusinstaller.apk file from your traveler server and copy it to you sdk\tools folder.
2. Plug your rooted Captivate phone into you computer with debugging mode on and use adb to issue the following command "adb install lotusinstaller.apk"
3. Open the installer application on your phone and enter the required server and authentication information for your system and click next. (this will create the server setting on the phone and download the lotustraveler.apk file to your rooted phone.) I can't remember the exact location so simply do an adb shell then "su" to gain super user rights and then do a find -name LotusTraveler.apk (or *.apk and find the lotustraveler.apk)
4. copy this file to your computer. One easy way would be to adb pull LotusTraveler.apk c:\location of sdk\tools\
Now that you have both the lotusinstaller.apk and lotustraveler.apk you will not need the rooted captivate for future phone setups.
5. Now to setup a stock Captivate. Enable usb debugging
6. adb install lotusinstaller.apk
7. launch the installer and enter the appropriate settings on the phone and click next. It will attempt to download the lotustraveler.apk and then give you an error about not being able to install applications that aren't from the market. Ignore that and close the installer.
8. now issues abd install lotustraveler.apk on your pc
You're done. The installer setup the initial server settings and the lotustraveler did the rest.
To setup more phones begin from step 5 from now on
***Disclaimer***
I wrote this up simply from memory so I'm sorry if this is not 100% accurate with the commands etc.

you could user the The Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine to put .apk's on the device and not need to root.
Just a thought.

jetski said:
you could user the The Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine to put .apk's on the device and not need to root.
Just a thought.
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thats exactly my first thought.

jetski said:
you could user the The Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine to put .apk's on the device and not need to root.
Just a thought.
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Or just side load through ADB in a command window in windows. "adb install filename.apk" done.
Sent from my SGH-I897

Clienterror said:
Or just side load through ADB in a command window in windows. "adb install filename.apk" done.
Sent from my SGH-I897
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I'll try the wonder machine first. thanks for that tip.
Your suggestion won't work as stated in my walkthrough. The initial apk downloads another apk to your phone somewhere in the system directory. Once you have both apk files it's a simple "adb install lotusinstaller.apk" then "adb install Lotustraveler.apk"

wonder machine causes the issue of not being able to install the second apk file as stated in my last post. It can replace adb install after you have both apk files on your computer.

I need to get the second file to install it on my non-rooted phone.
Does anyone know the location of the download on the phone so it can be pulled via adb?

Ziuck said:
I need to get the second file to install it on my non-rooted phone.
Does anyone know the location of the download on the phone so it can be pulled via adb?
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just do
find -name LotusTraveler.apk
it will show you where the apk is located

[Q] [ROOT]Kindle Fire HD 7.2.3 - I can't root

Hi everybody. I have a problem with rooting my kindle fire hd. I used this method Method1, Method2, Method3.
In first method all proces has been end sucesfull but my kindle nothing rooted (in superuser i don't see anything aplication.
In second method it's this same.
In third method I can't get permision to create data/local.prop
adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
/system/bin/sh: cannot create /data/local.prop: Permission denied
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What I do wrong? I have two superuser apps on my kindle but anything don't get root permision to my es file explorer. I buy this few days ago and I never install before root to my kindle.Please help me.

I restore to factory settings, install root from method1 and now device has been rooter. I don't know why in first time i can't set root to aplication. Now all is ok. You can close this topic

Rooting KindlefireHD 7.2.3
hi,
after i have typed echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
kindle told me i have no persmission to do it. But remove hide tmp folder i can be able
anybody can help how to continue?
thanks

Rooting KindlefireHD 7.2.3 - success
dagelo said:
hi,
after i have typed echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
kindle told me i have no persmission to do it. But remove hide tmp folder i can be able
anybody can help how to continue?
thanks
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okey. So, after dancing with ... :cyclops: i was able to get root in my kindlefirehd. Unconfortable was that all this magic i did from my Windows 7 I wasnt able to do it from my gentoo. Dunno still why.
So, about rooting process in windows -> First problem was that adb.exe from both methods (in archve archive) didnt see my Kindle device, despite of fact that kindle storage presented in My computer. Every time i run adb.exe its told me that please insert device or device not visible for ADB.
Then, adb.exe devices returned me only empty output lines.
This problem was fixed by download Andloir SDK tools and copy ADB.EXE from platform-tools to the both unzipped directories from these rooting methods.
After completed first method my kindle was very slow. Second methond with Qemu solved it somehow
So, now i can edit some files via simple built-in texteditor. Also, TitanimBackup now installed on my device.
Also, there is a one note about linux. Especial for gentoo distribution with hardened kernel. Something (dont know still what exactly, maybe PaX configuration) causing that adb returns error :
PHP:
ADB server didn't ACK
* failed to start daemon *
error: cannot connect to daemon
If you run
PHP:
adb nodaemon server
it will show you exactly the reson what is wrong. In my case it was:
PHP:
error: Operation not permitted: cannot create input thread
.
Solving with command paxctl -m /path/to/file/adb
Hope somebody will found my note useful.

rooting kindle fire hd 8.9
I have tried all methods. Just factory reset and tried method 1,2 and 3 again. Method 2 give this message Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE] after the daemon loads. I am downloading the Android SDk to try and get the latest adb program. Maybe that will work. Any HELP!!:fingers-crossed:

First things first lets get your sdk and drivers setup correctly.
1. Download the sdk package from here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html#download
2. Open the file you downloaded and take the sdk folder and the sdk manager file and copy it to you hard drive. C:/sdk** C Being the hard drive letter.
3. Now you need to open up sdk manager and go to tools menu and select manager addon sites. Now select user defined sites tab and select new and enter this site. http://kindle-sdk.s3.amazonaws.com/addon.xml and click ok.
4. You need to click the following boxes to install the packages you need. TOOLS, ANDROID 4.0.3 (api 15), and EXTRAS. Then click install packages to install them.
5. Now you need to install JDK from here http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html
6. Now you need to install your basic java from here http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
7. Now you need to install kindle fire hd adb drivers from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890413
8. Now shut down your kindle and connect your kindle to your pc and let it boot all the way and unlock the lock screen.
9. Now you need to run this tool https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18.5.1.zip
And select option 1 and on your kindle when tbe screen pops up asking to restore go ahead and tap on restore.
10. When your kindle restarts the lock screen should turn black and look funny ( if this does not happen then run the tool again untill it does) Now unlock the lock screen.
11. Now you need to run this tool https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Qmenu-v2.5.zip and select option 1
When it says press enter to proceed make sure you wsit till it fully boots and you unlock the lock screen before continuing to next step. Once all steps are completed you should have root.
Open superuser to activate itand enjoy.
Pm me if you have any questions or just reply here.
Sent from my KFTT using XDA Premium HD app

Thanks!
Hinzman420 said:
First things first lets get your sdk and drivers setup correctly.
1. Download the sdk package from here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html#download
2. Open the file you downloaded and take the sdk folder and the sdk manager file and copy it to you hard drive. C:/sdk** C Being the hard drive letter.
3. Now you need to open up sdk manager and go to tools menu and select manager addon sites. Now select user defined sites tab and select new and enter this site. http://kindle-sdk.s3.amazonaws.com/addon.xml and click ok.
4. You need to click the following boxes to install the packages you need. TOOLS, ANDROID 4.0.3 (api 15), and EXTRAS. Then click install packages to install them.
5. Now you need to install JDK from here http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html
6. Now you need to install your basic java from here http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
7. Now you need to install kindle fire hd adb drivers from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890413
8. Now shut down your kindle and connect your kindle to your pc and let it boot all the way and unlock the lock screen.
9. Now you need to run this tool https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18.5.1.zip
And select option 1 and on your kindle when tbe screen pops up asking to restore go ahead and tap on restore.
10. When your kindle restarts the lock screen should turn black and look funny ( if this does not happen then run the tool again untill it does) Now unlock the lock screen.
11. Now you need to run this tool https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Qmenu-v2.5.zip and select option 1
When it says press enter to proceed make sure you wsit till it fully boots and you unlock the lock screen before continuing to next step. Once all steps are completed you should have root.
Open superuser to activate itand enjoy.
Pm me if you have any questions or just reply here.
Sent from my KFTT using XDA Premium HD app
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It worked for me! Thank you!

Try this man
http://www.oneclickroot.com/tablet/kindle-fire-hd/
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

Your welcome I too had a horable time rooting until I pieced this together. Glad it helped
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Hinzman420 said:
First things first lets get your sdk and drivers setup correctly.
1. Download the sdk package from here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html#download
2. Open the file you downloaded and take the sdk folder and the sdk manager file and copy it to you hard drive. C:/sdk** C Being the hard drive letter.
3. Now you need to open up sdk manager and go to tools menu and select manager addon sites. Now select user defined sites tab and select new and enter this site. http://kindle-sdk.s3.amazonaws.com/addon.xml and click ok.
4. You need to click the following boxes to install the packages you need. TOOLS, ANDROID 4.0.3 (api 15), and EXTRAS. Then click install packages to install them.
5. Now you need to install JDK from here http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html
6. Now you need to install your basic java from here http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp
7. Now you need to install kindle fire hd adb drivers from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890413
8. Now shut down your kindle and connect your kindle to your pc and let it boot all the way and unlock the lock screen.
9. Now you need to run this tool https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18.5.1.zip
And select option 1 and on your kindle when tbe screen pops up asking to restore go ahead and tap on restore.
10. When your kindle restarts the lock screen should turn black and look funny ( if this does not happen then run the tool again untill it does) Now unlock the lock screen.
11. Now you need to run this tool https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/Qmenu-v2.5.zip and select option 1
When it says press enter to proceed make sure you wsit till it fully boots and you unlock the lock screen before continuing to next step. Once all steps are completed you should have root.
Open superuser to activate itand enjoy.
Pm me if you have any questions or just reply here.
Sent from my KFTT using XDA Premium HD app
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I hear you about this being a nightmare. I'm pretty sure got all pre-req, adb drivers and i've checked adb devices and the device appears but i keep getting system/bin/sh permission denied message.
what do i need to fix?

Widodude said:
I hear you about this being a nightmare. I'm pretty sure got all pre-req, adb drivers and i've checked adb devices and the device appears but i keep getting system/bin/sh permission denied message.
what do i need to fix?
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Try deregistering your kindle and reinstall java then try rooting again. Dont ask why but this worked for me.
Sent From My Kindle HD Running Kinology Rom

[Q] Help ADB & rooting KF HD: no device in ADB

Hello everyone. I am new to this site as well as rooting devices, so I apologize in advance for my newness.
I have a Kindle Fire HD
I'm trying to root it, mostly to add the google play store to it.
I've been following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
and have everything downloaded.
As far as ADB; I have it enabled on the kindle; it shows up under device manager as Android ADB Interface, but when I use the cmd “adb devices”, nothing shows up.
I have the google driver installed, I've added 0x1949 to the adb_usb.ini and added
“;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01”
to the proper spaces in the android_winusb as suggested in other threads... no luck.
I've spent the better part of my day trying to figure this out, browsing the forum and google; but now I'm just frustrated and have decided to give up and ask for help.

MrsDoom said:
Hello everyone. I am new to this site as well as rooting devices, so I apologize in advance for my newness.
I have a Kindle Fire HD
I'm trying to root it, mostly to add the google play store to it.
I've been following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
and have everything downloaded.
As far as ADB; I have it enabled on the kindle; it shows up under device manager as Android ADB Interface, but when I use the cmd “adb devices”, nothing shows up.
I have the google driver installed, I've added 0x1949 to the adb_usb.ini and added
“;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01”
to the proper spaces in the android_winusb as suggested in other threads... no luck.
I've spent the better part of my day trying to figure this out, browsing the forum and google; but now I'm just frustrated and have decided to give up and ask for help.
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Hi, I have been having the exact same issue and like you have resorted to coming on here, been doing everything you have and still can't get anywhere, when I delete the drivers and then point it to the location of the edited driver file with
“;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01”
added it doesn't even find the driver. seems it can't use this android_winusb.inf file

solution in my case
MrsDoom said:
Hello everyone. I am new to this site as well as rooting devices, so I apologize in advance for my newness.
I have a Kindle Fire HD
I'm trying to root it, mostly to add the google play store to it.
I've been following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
and have everything downloaded.
As far as ADB; I have it enabled on the kindle; it shows up under device manager as Android ADB Interface, but when I use the cmd “adb devices”, nothing shows up.
I have the google driver installed, I've added 0x1949 to the adb_usb.ini and added
“;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01”
to the proper spaces in the android_winusb as suggested in other threads... no luck.
I've spent the better part of my day trying to figure this out, browsing the forum and google; but now I'm just frustrated and have decided to give up and ask for help.
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Try to uninstall it and plug your device, or uninstall it and reinstall it, i plugged my device after uninstalling and it worked because it started to install, that is in my case
Sent From My Rooted Kindle Fire HD
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Try to update it too, i had a old adb, so i uninstalled, conected my device and waited that draivers installed, then i updated them. Old drivers are a problem too

persano said:
Try to uninstall it and plug your device, or uninstall it and reinstall it, i plugged my device after uninstalling and it worked because it started to install, that is in my case
Sent From My Rooted Kindle Fire HD
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Try to update it too, i had a old adb, so i uninstalled, conected my device and waited that draivers installed, then i updated them. Old drivers are a problem too
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I uninstalled and set it up again. Made sure I updated the drivers and still nothing. It shows in the device manager but still nothing coming up in the cmd prompt when I do "adb devices".

ADB Server
slugger09 said:
Hi, I have been having the exact same issue and like you have resorted to coming on here, been doing everything you have and still can't get anywhere, when I delete the drivers and then point it to the location of the edited driver file with
“;Kindle Fire
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_1949&PID_0006&MI_01”
added it doesn't even find the driver. seems it can't use this android_winusb.inf file
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I have seen this a lot over the last 3 weeks, so far every case has been solved by updating the ADB Server. Are you trying to Root the device or are you looking to do software development on the Kindle? If Rooting is all you are looking for, I have put together a small tutorial with updated ADB daemons.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2045999&page=5

prokennexusa said:
I have seen this a lot over the last 3 weeks, so far every case has been solved by updating the ADB Server. Are you trying to Root the device or are you looking to do software development on the Kindle? If Rooting is all you are looking for, I have put together a small tutorial with updated ADB daemons.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2045999&page=5
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How do you update the ADB Server? I tried entering 'android update adb' into cmd but it comes up as 'android is not a recognizable command'.
I haven't used cmd much since I was a kid so I could be entering it entirely wrong.

ADB Server
MrsDoom said:
How do you update the ADB Server? I tried entering 'android update adb' into cmd but it comes up as 'android is not a recognizable command'.
I haven't used cmd much since I was a kid so I could be entering it entirely wrong.
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When the utilities to Root the Kindle were developed, most of them used old adb daemons (Let's face it, anything that is more than 4 weeks old is 'outdated'). Since most of us are using the adb daemon to Root the Kindle, I decided to focus on just that: Rooting the Kindle. If you are going to do Software Development around the Kindle than installing the Android SDK will be invaluable and necessary. Your error is usually the cause of a missing or erroneous PATH statement. Adding the correct PATH statement can cause QEMU and Root many Android to fail when each program calls to it's own embedded adb daemon.
Updating the adb daemon and API's are fairly easy, go to your favorite Android SDK vendor and download the needed updates and then replace the files. I use http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Rooting the Kindle should take you 10 minutes. Getting every aspect of the Android SDK to function can take 2 - 3 hours depending on your environment, software packages (like Eclipse IDE) to be used with the SDK, etc

I have the same problem. I followed amazon's instruction in setting up the development environment, and it worked after. "adb devices" command now recognize my fire HD.
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/setup.html

1) Download Kindle Fire ADB drivers from here, after that install it on your PC.
2) Activate ADB on your kindle, from notification area choose more > security and then turn on ADB.
3) Since this root tutorial utilizing ADB, you are advised to install Android SDK on your computer.
4) After that you have to connect your Kindle with ADB using USB cable, go to “platform-tools” folder on Android SDK installation, press and hold Shift key and then right-click and choose “Open command window here”.
5) To check whether the connection between the device and adb is correct, run the following command:
adb devices
6) In case the command shows nothing, you can try to run this command:
android update adb
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices

prokennexusa said:
1) Download Kindle Fire ADB drivers from (link), after that install it on your PC.
2) Activate ADB on your kindle, from notification area choose more > security and then turn on ADB.
3) Since this root tutorial utilizing ADB, you are advised to install Android SDK on your computer.
4) After that you have to connect your Kindle with ADB using USB cable, go to “platform-tools” folder on Android SDK installation, press and hold Shift key and then right-click and choose “Open command window here”.
5) To check whether the connection between the device and adb is correct, run the following command:
adb devices
6) In case the command shows nothing, you can try to run this command:
android update adb
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
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I tried replacing the files with the sdk adb files, no luck. I think I'm going to just retry again tomorrow as it's getting late. I've got the day off tomorrow so I'm thinking of starting from scratch using your directions. There has to be something I'm doing wrong. Thank you for your help, I'll update tomorrow after I've tried again. Is there anything I should know about completely starting over, other than uninstall SDK, delete drivers, reset kindle?

Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3
MrsDoom said:
I tried replacing the files with the sdk adb files, no luck. I think I'm going to just retry again tomorrow as it's getting late. I've got the day off tomorrow so I'm thinking of starting from scratch using your directions. There has to be something I'm doing wrong. Thank you for your help, I'll update tomorrow after I've tried again. Is there anything I should know about completely starting over, other than uninstall SDK, delete drivers, reset kindle?
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1) Uninstall SDK
2) Remove any ADB Drivers installed
3) Reset the Kindle to Factory Default
The problem "Device not Found" is usually driver related or ADB Security issue. On the Kindle 7" HD go to Security - Enable ADB. Also enable "Allow Installation of Applications" under the Device tab - this will allow installation of Google Play applications. If all OK, move onto the next step.
Next, as per the Qemu thread noted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1893838 you will find a driver package named "Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers.zip", you may download this package here: Kindle_Fire_HD_ADB_Drivers then install the ADB driver package. Reboot the PC and then reboot the Kindle.
If you want to use Google Play, you must Root the device. Just to keep everything consolidated, I will give you a brief Rooting instructions which works for Software 7.2.2 and 7.2.3.
Download Root MANY ANDROID! to your desktop. Extract to your desktop.
Download Qemu automated root to your desktop. Extract to your desktop.
NOTE WINDOWS 7 USERS: You need to open a command prompt "as Administrator" when running the batch files RunMe.bat and RootQemu.bat - otherwise Windows will respond with "Permission Denied".
Root Step 1: Run RunMe.bat from Root MANY ANDROID! http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1886460. Choose option 1 Run Normal Method and ignore errors. Pay attention, you will need to answer "Restore" a dialogue box on the Kindle. Click on Restore. When the program has completed, the Kindle will Reboot.
Root Step 2: When the Kindle reboots it will react VERY slowly, this is normal - leave it alone. Proceed to Step 3.
Root Step 3: Run RootQemu.bat from Qemu automated root http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1893838. Follow the instructions Step-by-Step allowing Windows to re-detect the Kindle between reboots (about 2 minutes). The first two 'steps' are just dialog boxes, just press Enter, Enter. Following the instructions, complete all steps to the end.
Root Step 4: Click on Superuser.apk under the Apps tab.
You should now have root AND if this is true your ADB communication is also functional. Finally to Google Play.
Using the Amazon App Market, search for "Root Explorer", it should be free. Download and install Root Explorer, once done open Root Explorer and "Allow" Root to initialize.
Also, I have organized a few Google Apps & Services then zipped them into a folder you may download here: Google Apps. I have used all these Apps on my Kindle 7" HD successfully.
Extract google_apps to the folder named "Download" on the Kindle drive in My Computer.
Play Step 1 Open Root Explorer, navigate to /system/app/ Mount RW (Press upper RH box that says Mount RW). Now move GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk from /sdcard/download to /system/app. Using Root explorer app on the Kindle (be sure it has Superuser Permissions). Change permissions on all 3 packages to Owner: Read-Write, Group: Read and Others: Read. Install both GoogleServicesFramework.apk, AccountAndSyncSettings.apk and GoogleLoginService.apk
Play Step 2 Reboot the Kindle
Play Step 3 Move Vending.apk from /sdcard/download to /system/app.
Play Step 4 Using Root explorer app on the Kindle (be sure it has Superuser Permissions) modify the Vending.apk permissions to Owner: Read-Write, Group: Read and Others: Read.
Play Step 5 Install Vending.apk
Play Step 6 Google Play should show up in your Kindle Fire HD Apps. Tap on it and follow the steps.
Play Step 7 Install the Gplay3.8.17.apk in /sdcard/download to upgrade the the android market to the current Google Play market.
Play Step 8 Install final Google Apps as needed. There is no need to move any of the apps to /system/app, just perform a normal apk install by using Root Explorer to install these apps.
I have also attached copies of the above noted files to this thread.
If you would like to disable the Amazon OTA Updates, delete or move /system/ect/security/otacerts.zip to /sdcard/download - Reboot the Kindle. You will not loose any functionality by moving this file.
Finally, to eliminate Amazon from intercepting any Market requests, thus allowing Google Play to be the default Market move /system/app/MarketIntentProxy.apk to /sdcard/download - Reboot the Kindle
Enjoy.

Follow Up
MrsDoom,
How is the progress going on the Kindle? If you follow the steps closely, you should have success. If you are still having trouble PM me.

[Q] No usb connect?

Had to factory reset kfhd7 and when I did, it booted up like an android phone. ... Now there's no browser and I can't get play to work. Usb debug is enabled but when I connect to the computer to try and push a browser, my computer doesn't recognize it. I have all the newest drivers installed and just about every program that I can think of (adb, sdk, jdk) What I don't have is a fastboot cable. Any ideas?
Missing my kindle
Edit* So I do have chrome installed but when I open it, I get an error message saying "critical functionality required to run chrome is missing; either your chrome installation is incomplete, or not compatible with this version of android"
Terminal emulator installed too but when I try to open it I get a "terminal emulator has stopped" error.
Super SU installed, works.
No es file explorer
edit#2
Ok, so I decided to open cmd just to see if I can recognize my device.... and it did! So how can I fix my kindle if adb is connecting?
Edit#3 adb devices shoes device but when running a command, it says "device offline"....
Edit#4 plugged usb into another port and reloaded drivers = adb connects, device is online. I have tested by pushing an app to the sdcard. My goal now is to be able to push es file explorer to /system/app/ .... or ..... /data/app/ ...... or where ever it will become active for use. (you know what I mean?) I don't know how to change the permissions via adb and push to system folder. I believe I have successfully pushed es file explorer to the /sdcard/ but I have no idea where to go next.
Now what..... ?

How to Install Packages using adb install
Krsmqn said:
Had to factory reset kfhd7 and when I did, it booted up like an android phone. ... Now there's no browser and I can't get play to work. Usb debug is enabled but when I connect to the computer to try and push a browser, my computer doesn't recognize it. I have all the newest drivers installed and just about every program that I can think of (adb, sdk, jdk) What I don't have is a fastboot cable. Any ideas?
Missing my kindle
Edit* So I do have chrome installed but when I open it, I get an error message saying "critical functionality required to run chrome is missing; either your chrome installation is incomplete, or not compatible with this version of android"
Terminal emulator installed too but when I try to open it I get a "terminal emulator has stopped" error.
Super SU installed, works.
No es file explorer
edit#2
Ok, so I decided to open cmd just to see if I can recognize my device.... and it did! So how can I fix my kindle if adb is connecting?
Edit#3 adb devices shoes device but when running a command, it says "device offline"....
Edit#4 plugged usb into another port and reloaded drivers = adb connects, device is online. I have tested by pushing an app to the sdcard. My goal now is to be able to push es file explorer to /system/app/ .... or ..... /data/app/ ...... or where ever it will become active for use. (you know what I mean?) I don't know how to change the permissions via adb and push to system folder. I believe I have successfully pushed es file explorer to the /sdcard/ but I have no idea where to go next.
Now what..... ?
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Krsmqn,
Sorry for the delayed response, we have been real busy the last few days. You may use the
following command to install or reinstall software on the Kindle:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
android update adb
If adb is working move on to install software:
Code:
adb install package-whatever.apk
You need to make sure the .apk software package in in the same directory as adb. If
you can not get the Kindle stable you may need a USB Factory Cable, you may order
one from XDA User SkOrPn just send him a PM with the subject Factory Cable Info Please,
include your ship to country and number of cabled needed. He will respond with a PayPal
Invoice. The cable is about $15 USD and is worth every penny since it allows quick
recovery of your Kindle.

prokennexusa,
I want to thank you for all your help. Unfortunately, my issue was kind of a rare issue. I had deleted some amazon apps that were system apps. I tried your solution time and time again to no avail. I was stumped until I remembered a thread I saw in development.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886189
I was able to download and unzip the 7.2.3 update version and simply install the apks that I was missing. Then, as far as google play went, I just went into System>Applications>Installed Applications>Appstore (Amazon)> Force stop, clear data & cache. Reinstalled Vendor.apk and then updated. Viola!
The USB notification came back, as well as all the other options in settings. Problem solved. Hope this helps future users.

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Krsmqn said:
prokennexusa,
I want to thank you for all your help. Unfortunately, my issue was kind of a rare issue. I had deleted some amazon apps that were system apps. I tried your solution time and time again to no avail. I was stumped until I remembered a thread I saw in development.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886189
I was able to download and unzip the 7.2.3 update version and simply install the apks that I was missing. Then, as far as google play went, I just went into System>Applications>Installed Applications>Appstore (Amazon)> Force stop, clear data & cache. Reinstalled Vendor.apk and then updated. Viola!
The USB notification came back, as well as all the other options in settings. Problem solved. Hope this helps future users.
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Krsmqn,
Great post Krsmqn, I am glad to hear your problems are solved! We offer a fresh copy of the /system/app
folder here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/app.zip
Anyone who is experiencing odd issues can download this folder and side load it back to the Kindle through
adb or ES File Explorer. Thank you again, I was getting a bit worried.

[Q] Kindle Fire 7" Root

Hi all,
I'm new here, and I've been trying for the past few hours to root my Kindle Fire HD 7" so I can install a CM10.1 ROM and turn it into a google tablet. I've been searching the web for information, and I kept getting directed here so I decided I might as well join.
Anyway it seems the one method that works is the Bin4ry one, and I started following the instructions given on this site and others. However when I installed the driver, it said the installation was successful but when I clicked "Finish" a window popped up and told me the driver didn't install properly. Then I tried to execute the "Run Me" file, but it gave me this:
"Please connect device with enabled USB-debugging to your computer.
the system cannot find the path specified
doing a backup first, please confirm this on your device
the system cannot find the path specified
Done!"
Nothing happens on the Kindle Fire. But I checked the Device Manager, after I downloaded and installed a driver linked in a thread on this forum, it said the Kindle was USB-enabled interface. Anyone have any idea what the problem is, here? Thanks

Ok did you enable usb-debugging in the kindle's security settings? If you have try opening a command prompt and CD into the directory of the adb command in binary's root tool, run adb devices and see if the kindle is listed.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
Ok did you enable usb-debugging in the kindle's security settings? If you have try opening a command prompt and CD into the directory of the adb command in binary's root tool, run adb devices and see if the kindle is listed.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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Yep, USB-debugging is enabled. It's the same thing as enabling ADB, right? This is what I've done thus far. I'm running Windows 8, so I've disabled driver signature enforcement, and also installed the drivers. I've checked Device Manager---the system has recognized the Kindle as a Google Android ADB interface, and if I check adb devices in cmd prompt, the serial number of my Kindle is listed. Also created an adb_usb.ini file according to these instructions:
"open adb_usb.ini with notepad
(add on one line each!)
0x1949
0x006
save file."
The problem now is not that nothing happens on the Kindle when I run the root tool, I do get the option to restore data but it prompts me to enter a data encryption password. I researched this and a techleopard article said to enter my Amazon password, which I did but nothing happens. The data restore options (Restore or Do Not Restore) just grey out and the root tool just says "Running" for ever and ever. Tried some other root tools such as Quemp and Kindle Fire Utility, but neither worked and besides the more recent information I've seen have Bin4ry's as the only one that works on 7.4.6 which is the OS I am using.
EDIT: Okay, tried it again and for some reason this time the root tool ran successfully. I did a power reset, and ran a RootChecker, and it says it's rooted but I can't find the SuperUser app (the checker also could not find it). Was the root still successful?

Probably though I am throwing a guess that only the such binary is installed, look in the /system/xbin folder and see if the such binary is there, if you want to to retry the process just delete that file. I was going to mention the encryption password is whatever your lock screen code is set to.
BTW don't ever use kfu to try to root your kindle, it will hard brick it. Its designed only for kf1's.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
Probably though I am throwing a guess that only the such binary is installed, look in the /system/xbin folder and see if the such binary is there, if you want to to retry the process just delete that file. I was going to mention the encryption password is whatever your lock screen code is set to.
BTW don't ever use kfu to try to root your kindle, it will hard brick it. Its designed only for kf1's.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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Heh, actually after a LOT of messing around, and perusing several articles across the web and on xda, I've got it working. KFU didn't brick anything, just didn't work. My only regret is that I now can't access the HD quality movies I'd bought from Amazon because Amazon only allows downloading to the Kindle and the Kindle only, and my internet isn't fast enough to stream HD.