Hi,
I rooted my Kindle Fire HD. Installed Google Apps, somehow let Google Play update some of the original Kindle Apps too.
I find that it's pretty buggy and kind of slow. Is there anyway to take it back to the original firmware I tried just downloading the 7.2.3 update from Kindle and installing it via "Update your Kindle" but it did nothing, maybe because I'm already on 7.2.3.
Anyway I really only use it for comics and it seemed better before I started playing with it. Anyone got a guide for taking it back to stock?
Any one ? I want to do this to
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Hello everyone,
It appears I somehow lost root access on my Kindle Fire HD after it ran out of power, and I had to charge and turn it on again like a reboot. I don't mind re-rooting if it'll fix the problem, but I don't want to have to do this every time I forget to charge my Kindle Fire HD. Is there some way to avoid this kind of situation altogether? Would installing a custom ROM guarantee this won't happen again?
Or, maybe I didn't root it right the first time? This was the guide I followed to root my Kindle Fire HD the first time:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
More info, maybe it'll help:
I have rooted my Kindle Fire HD about 4 months ago, and I have put in the following root-required things: I have added Google Play app store, Gmail, Go Launcher EX. I have disabled the Amazon ad lock-screen with No Lock, and I use a custom-background lock-screen with Go Locker.
Last weekend, I left my Kindle Fire HD unused for a long time, and its battery ran out completely. Now, as I have charged it and opened it (essentially rebooted it), I find these conflicting results:
- The Amazon ad lock-screen appeared. (No Lock failed.)
- Then, my custom lock-screen appeared. (Go Locker still kinda works? So I try to run Go Locker from Apps listing, but it just tells me to download Go Launcher EX.)
EDIT: Manually rebooted again, now my custom lock-screen doesn't appear at all.
- Then, the the Kindle Fire HD Default launcher appeared! Ughh!
- I tried to manually open Go Launcher EX, but it doesn't appear in the Apps listing under the Kindle Fire HD Default launcher.
- Gmail doesn't work. It closes instantly.
- I still have the "Superuser" app under Apps listing.
- According to Root Check Basic (installed back when I first rooted): "Sorry! This device does not have proper root access."
- Using ES File Explorer, I navigate to /system/xbin/, and I do not see a "su" file there.
Amazon issued a new update (7.3.0) to their Kindle Fire's. I think your kindle was automatically updated to 7.3.0, and, therefore, you lost root. Just check the version of your Kindle software. If that was the problem, you can disable update services on your kindle for future times.
ursus101 said:
Amazon issued a new update (7.3.0) to their Kindle Fire's. I think your kindle was automatically updated to 7.3.0, and, therefore, you lost root. Just check the version of your Kindle software. If that was the problem, you can disable update services on your kindle for future times.
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Ahhh, it did get updated it version 7.3.0. But when I rooted several months ago, I also turned off the OTA updates, following this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086450
So, was the above guide incorrect? Or do I need to do something else to make sure I don't get any more system updates that would mess up a rooted Kindle Fire HD?
Lvmobs said:
Ahhh, it did get updated it version 7.3.0. But when I rooted several months ago, I also turned off the OTA updates, following this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086450
So, was the above guide incorrect? Or do I need to do something else to make sure I don't get any more system updates that would mess up a rooted Kindle Fire HD?
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I have the same problem with 7.3.0. I have turned of OTA but can't get it rooted. I get a error "can't find file su".
Lvmobs said:
Ahhh, it did get updated it version 7.3.0. But when I rooted several months ago, I also turned off the OTA updates, following this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086450
So, was the above guide incorrect? Or do I need to do something else to make sure I don't get any more system updates that would mess up a rooted Kindle Fire HD?
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I have never disabled the OTA updates, actually. That's how I lost my root after the recent 7.3.0 update Re-rooting 7.3.0 was so easy so I did not bother to do this even after I lost root. Maybe that will change in the future.
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fldennis said:
I have the same problem with 7.3.0. I have turned of OTA but can't get it rooted. I get a error "can't find file su".
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I used these instructions. I did not do steps 5-7 as it was mentioned here.
Hi guys, same problem here. Is there anything I can do now? Can I root the 7.3.0? Thanks.
Hi
has anyone successfully sideloaded the new tablet app for directv? I was able to do it on the kindle fire 2 but not the kf HD.
Everytime i click on the app i get a FC.
any ideas why it would work fine on my KF2 but not my KFHD?
I am running complete stock ROM. all i have done is rooted my devices and installed google play store.
thanks
Hi,
Brand new to this site so no idea what I'm doing but I'll explain my problem, and I am a bit of a n00b when it comes to technical speak so bear with me!
Rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7" to get the Playstore and to disable the ads
Working well, but then I decided to get rid of automatic updates as whenever one came along, all my hard work was erased
Now I feel my Kindle is running slowly and I want to un-root all the work I did, and get it back to the way it was
I have performed a factory reset (probably a massive mistake!) and attempted to un-root it. But whenever I go on my Bin4ry program, and click to unroot, it says "Error: Device not found"
It comes up when I go into My Computer, and I have installed all necessary drivers, and enabled ADB...
I have tried to install the latest update for the Kindle Fire HD from the Amazon site as some people have said that worked, but I assume because I disabled automatic updates, it didn't work.
I am using Windows 7
I have a Kindle Fire HD 7"
So how can I unroot it? Please help me!
hana7x said:
Hi,
Brand new to this site so no idea what I'm doing but I'll explain my problem, and I am a bit of a n00b when it comes to technical speak so bear with me!
Rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7" to get the Playstore and to disable the ads
Working well, but then I decided to get rid of automatic updates as whenever one came along, all my hard work was erased
Now I feel my Kindle is running slowly and I want to un-root all the work I did, and get it back to the way it was
I have performed a factory reset (probably a massive mistake!) and attempted to un-root it. But whenever I go on my Bin4ry program, and click to unroot, it says "Error: Device not found"
It comes up when I go into My Computer, and I have installed all necessary drivers, and enabled ADB...
I have tried to install the latest update for the Kindle Fire HD from the Amazon site as some people have said that worked, but I assume because I disabled automatic updates, it didn't work.
I am using Windows 7
I have a Kindle Fire HD 7"
So how can I unroot it? Please help me!
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Use KFFA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888 You can do about anything from that tool. Just don't try to install TWRP or 2nd bootloader from there.
Try this dude
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-8lTMLCGfE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Try this...
hana7x said:
Hi,
Brand new to this site so no idea what I'm doing but I'll explain my problem, and I am a bit of a n00b when it comes to technical speak so bear with me!
Rooted my Kindle Fire HD 7" to get the Playstore and to disable the ads
Working well, but then I decided to get rid of automatic updates as whenever one came along, all my hard work was erased
Now I feel my Kindle is running slowly and I want to un-root all the work I did, and get it back to the way it was
I have performed a factory reset (probably a massive mistake!) and attempted to un-root it. But whenever I go on my Bin4ry program, and click to unroot, it says "Error: Device not found"
It comes up when I go into My Computer, and I have installed all necessary drivers, and enabled ADB...
I have tried to install the latest update for the Kindle Fire HD from the Amazon site as some people have said that worked, but I assume because I disabled automatic updates, it didn't work.
I am using Windows 7
I have a Kindle Fire HD 7"
So how can I unroot it? Please help me!
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Many Superuser apps include the 'unroot' function in their settings. If the one you installed doesn't have the setting, just install supersu or CWM's Superuser app from the market, boot it up, let it take over the su and then use that app to unroot. (Choose "Install", Do Not Choose "Recovery Install"! ;p)
The fact your Kindle Fire isn't recognized by your bin4ry tool is maybe because of your factory reset resetting the Debug over USB setting in your settings. Re-enabling that will probably make it visible again to Bin4ry, since Bin4ry uses ADB (Android Debugging Bridge).
Grtz,
~ Nephatiu
I've been browsing Kindle fire HD root videos and forums all day. There seem to be almost none for the 7.4.8 version. I cannot find any videos or tutorials for my kindle version. Do I need to downgrade? If so, how? Where do I begin? I'm a newbie.
Root it just like you would the other versions. Binary's root or kffa root, if nothing else works just downgrade it, those are prerooted.
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stunts513 said:
Root it just like you would the other versions. Binary's root or kffa root, if nothing else works just downgrade it, those are prerooted.
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I don't know which tutorial to follow.
The search button is useful.... Here's binariy's root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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stunts513 said:
The search button is useful.... Here's binariy's root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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Asides this, will I also be able to successfully root through the tutorials on youtube which are meant for version 7.4.6?
They should work, as far as I know nothing has ever changed in the rooting process for this device.
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Thank you
I also lost root with the update to 7.4.8 a few days ago.
I originally rooted my kindle with bin4ary's root, but that program was able to re-root it.
Thank you for suggesting KFFirstAide because that program was able to restore root for me.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Try this
Watch "How to Root Kindle Fire HDX" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptqvWGWEDnI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I rooted a 7.4.8 this week, it was no different to do than before it was upgraded, I think the user had upgraded the firmware to 7.4.8 and caused a boot loop problem, so it had to be put back to stock and then re-rooted, just take your time and follow all the instructions to the letter, I used "Root Many Android" as the software, also ensure the ADB drivers are correctly installed >and working< and you set the windows Enviromental Variables path correctly, ensure the kindle is charged up before you start. Good luck
Downgrade 7.4.8
stunts513 said:
Root it just like you would the other versions. Binary's root or kffa root, if nothing else works just downgrade it, those are prerooted.
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Hi. Can anyone point me to the right direction? I wanna get my Kindle fire hd 7.4.8 downgraded t0 2.3! What must I do?
abatoir said:
Hi. Can anyone point me to the right direction? I wanna get my Kindle fire hd 7.4.8 downgraded t0 2.3! What must I do?
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7.2.3? Use kindle fire first aid. look in the general section for it.
Please help!!!
I have been trying to root my Kindle all morning, searching through videos here and downloading links. All I have ended up doing is getting a bunch of malware on my computer which I can't remove! And now when I go to uninstall programs it only shows I have 3 programs installed. I'm so frustrated and I just want my computer back to normal. Please, can anyone help me?
BadBadMe said:
I have been trying to root my Kindle all morning, searching through videos here and downloading links. All I have ended up doing is getting a bunch of malware on my computer which I can't remove! And now when I go to uninstall programs it only shows I have 3 programs installed. I'm so frustrated and I just want my computer back to normal. Please, can anyone help me?
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Eh... Not exactly the best place to ask for help fixing your pc. That can be more difficult to explain how to fix over the net, If you want someone to repair your pc for free then pm me or hit me up on skype, i can fix pc's remotely assuming it still gives you network access and lets you install programs, and also assuming the virus isnt the kind that prevents me from fixing it short of pulling the hard drive and scanning it remotely. However i will say this, if your programs list only has 3 programs on teh add remove page, its possible some registry keys were deleted.
If however you are looking for the kindle fire 7 hd 2012 root utility, use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
if its the 2013 model, don't use that there's another tool for it.
stunts513 said:
Eh... Not exactly the best place to ask for help fixing your pc. That can be more difficult to explain how to fix over the net, If you want someone to repair your pc for free then pm me or hit me up on skype, i can fix pc's remotely assuming it still gives you network access and lets you install programs, and also assuming the virus isnt the kind that prevents me from fixing it short of pulling the hard drive and scanning it remotely. However i will say this, if your programs list only has 3 programs on teh add remove page, its possible some registry keys were deleted.
If however you are looking for the kindle fire 7 hd 2012 root utility, use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888
if its the 2013 model, don't use that there's another tool for it.
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Thank you very much Stunts, I appreciate your help. I will send you a message or try to hit you up on skype.Thanks!!!!
found this old kindle recently, Kindle Fire HD 7 2nd Gen, and i remember I had previously done some work with rooting and flashing but I'm not sure what I had done with it. I cant access the bootloader via buttons on startup so I may have broken something but it boots up and can browse the web and download apps from the amazon app store. I seem to have attemted to get the play store but either failed or it stopped working over time.
whats the best way to move forward with updating it? can I just flash a new rom?